aWORKINGpig Beta Testing SERVER & FORUM

hi all, I would like to promote
Testing SERVER & FORUM



Background:
This server has been running for almost a year and was set up solely to test beta maps.
There is NOW a corresponding forum available for people to post submissions and to receive feedback on the maps.
The majority of the maps on there are still mine but we have had submissions from some talented and not so talented mappers, so long at the map is playable you are welcome to some server time. Although it only needs to be playable to be added to the rotation, i can still add it to the maplist for testing.

Opportunity
The server is yours, if you are a new mapper looking for somewhere to host/playtest your map
or an old hand wanting an alternative location and feedback opportunities
I think we all know players are the ones that make maps good.
Its easy to use to, simply sign up HERE and make a post in the submission section.

The Rules:

• 1. You must start a feedback post in the forum with pictures.
  2. There is a No Leak Policy - ( I will help out here if I can)
  3. There must be a minimum of 8 info_player_deathmatch's

Testing:
Submitted maps are placed on daily rotation.
We also have a steam community group and schedule events for the 1000+
strong members where new beta's are given sole use of the server.

Hopes
I am hoping to build a small community of mappers and players that will help inform each other about how good maps can and should be made and also attract and encourage server admins to make use of the finalized maps.



Well, there you have it people. I hope to see some new faces on the forum helping us mapper to craft and form new maps and in the server, finding those bugs and adding those small tweaks that every map needs.

Pig Out !!!

Forum = http://aworkingpig.co.uk/forum
Submissions = http://aworkingpig.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2
Pimped =
Steam Group = http://steamcommunity.com/groups/aworki ... ction=join
Website http://www.aworkingpig.co.uk

Sounds good PP, I wish you all the best with this. Be sure to stop by here and give us updates and post any new maps that come out of it.

nice idea

Good stuff Pp, you do a lot of good stuff for the mapping community, good luck with the site & I hope your forum grows.

also your Pimped link isn't working atm.

Cool, I just hope it will become active enough!

Cool, I just hope it will become active enough!

yea, a common problem for any forum huh! im not too fussed though, if all else fails i will at least learn something about managing a forum and have a place to hold my to do lists

but fingers crossed it could take off....

Cool, I just hope it will become active enough!

yea, a common problem for any forum huh! im not too fussed though, if all else fails i will at least learn something about managing a forum and have a place to hold my to do lists

but fingers crossed it could take off....

Well, HL2DMU will back you as much as we can. Any mappers dropping in here, please stop by and check it out. These are the kinds of things that keep people interested.

PP is one of the most talented people i've seen in the community. a serious and unique designer who's learning curve is incredible.
Good job on the project bro and you know where to hit if you need anything. GL BRUVA!

PP is one of the most talented people i've seen in the community. a serious and unique designer who's learning curve is incredible.
Good job on the project bro and you know where to hit if you need anything. GL BRUVA!

Thx Valar, here's a bit of an update for you all.

The current mapcyle, click an image for more info

dm_SONAR


dm_Trace


dm_Contagion



dm_Nervousfling


spacecity (junkcity remake)


Please feel free to post any comments you have for these map, they are all playable on the aworkingpig server 217.163.30.215:27015
also check out the in progress maps.... LINK

gotta say dm_trace interests me ...I'll try it as soon as I can

well im sorry to say but it seems the aworkingpig site has been haxed. please refrain from visiting until i post back here, im sure its just the usual annoying bullshit but just in case.....

what bad timing huh?

Pp

wtf

it seems its some php scripting hack, im looking at upgrading to 3.1 which apparently has some security fixes.

@#^@^# basts.
you can move to nuke evo but then security is damn biach. u wont EVER hear he word hack again in your life tho.
ive just moved back to phpbb3 myself. rather have weekly backups and fug'it.

We are Back Online people.

@#^@^# basts.
you can move to nuke evo but then security is damn biach. u wont EVER hear he word hack again in your life tho.
ive just moved back to phpbb3 myself. rather have weekly backups and fug'it.

Valar could you link me this Nuke Evo thing, i seem to have been hacked again...

this is just one of hem...google for more m8
http://www.evo-file.com/

Hi all, unfortunately it seems the forum cannot survive as is without this malicious person hackling it and rendering it useless.

So im sorry to say the feedback forum will have to be put on hold until i can re-instate something with better security measures.

If anyone still wishes to submit maps for testing that is fine, email or PM me, but for now it will just mean there isn't a centralized resource for feedback and updates.

Cu out there you pigs!!

Too bad it had to come to this. Keep up the good work!

still...the server is up and running and feedback can be done for now in this forum in this here thread...so...no setback really

yea, good point Val , im gonna try and finnish these current maps off and then set some time aside to sort the forum out again.
tbh im having fun just playing atm (mapping can be all incluse at times) so its not all bad, plus ive recently fallen in love with lockdown which i never thought would happen

What is a Pig popper?

What is a Pig popper?

a popper of pigs.



its also a pipe cleaner or something.

ive recently fallen in love with lockdown which i never thought would happen

only the closed mind is the problem in the case of stock maps. not the maps. LD is great map.

New Map Added:

dm_Octa_aim | map by Shoobie

fast pasted arena map, his 1st map is looking v promising. Get in and play ppl.






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Some Suggestions:


Player_clip
i would suggest you continue player_clip'ing the sticky areas, this doorway is an example


Skybox
The skybox texture is a bit bland, and its easily remedied HERE
is a list of different skybox textures, just add the skybox
name under map/map properties/skybox texture name.
Also look at env_sun, they can really bring a map to life.

If your feeling ambitious you could add a 3D SKYBOX

Charger!?
i'd consider adding a health charger here and a suit charger
opposite, just seems to fit imho. although the map is super
fast so they may not get used.


off grid!?
These brushes dont seem to line up, not a biggie espcially as
you cant see it during play but if you can help it i would



these brushes overlap, funnily enough it didnt show up
in game but if you can help it it makes for better
mapping if you map clean and precise esp when problems develop
and your hunting for stuff


Detailing:
This map will be great im sure, but i would like to see more detailing,
there are some nice textures hidden away in hammer and you can
be creative with how they are used.

There are better bordering textures out there mate.


I would add a border to this entrance here just for looks


This light seems a little bright and/or out of place,
maybe a light source would fix it. Although they may not be
needed in the upper bit of the map.


this area I guess could use some more detailing, a problem i
often find is that if i dont have a theme i find it hard to begin
detailing. maybe think about your maps location in the world...


angled brush
if you added a brush like below it may help ppl fly out from the lift below,
i found that it pushed me straight up, could be fun!!??



weapon layout
personally i would only have 2 of each weapon in the map, you can guide players a little this way
and give your map some balancing, although if you really wanted
ppl to be kitted out i would suggest using a player_equip


a great map, it has real potential.

hey popper i jouined the steam group and added the server ip to my favs(pings a bit high for me in the us)the other links are down i asume thats cuz of the troubel you had.is it good to just submit and post feed back here?

hey popper i jouined the steam group and added the server ip to my favs(pings a bit high for me in the us)the other links are down i asume thats cuz of the troubel you had.is it good to just submit and post feed back here?

thx for joining

it should be OK to use this thread for feedback on the current mapcycle, once i get sometime i'll reinstall the forum and transfer what i can.

if you want to submit for the server you could use this or start a new thread..

hey pig i got a new map needs some play testing.still needs some cosmetic work(those coustem decals we spoke about)but i think the lay out is ready for testing.can you throw it up on the beta server.
dm_icehouse_d3

http://hosted.filefront.com/BruntMalchie/

hey pig i got a new map needs some play testing.still needs some cosmetic work(those coustem decals we spoke about)but i think the lay out is ready for testing.can you throw it up on the beta server.
dm_icehouse_d3

http://hosted.filefront.com/BruntMalchie/

ill load it now mate, np.

im editting this image but did/can you look for a weapon image that you want to use? also do you want any text or anything in this image?

Extract the folder to your materials folder and restart hammer.


DOWNLOAD

thats a cutey

made a few changes in the lay out acording to what we spoke about in the test play last nite,except rasin the hand rails.wana see how the other changes effect it.allso got the snowman added.much thanks pig it looks great.

http://hosted.filefront.com/BruntMalchie/

forum is back online

feel free to Pop on over and signup

LINK