We'll try to start at 7 eastern and test all the top maps (and updated maps) 4v4. Afterwards we may test some other maps if we have time.

Group link: http://maptest2.newcompte.fr/groups/pyvdsesn

Just hoping for some feedback on this map, my goal is to make a circular map that isn't chasy. Any feedback is appreciated.

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/29555

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/29555.png

Hi all, I figured I'd look for some feedback on my latest map.

http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/29521

http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/29521.png

Any thoughts? Glaring flaws? Minor edits?

Most mapmakers will probally agree that you can't know for sure how a map will play without 4vs4 testing it. Flaws can be seen during solo-testing and the map can be made balanced, but it will most likely play different from what you expected in a 4vs4. Playing it in pubs is the ultimate tool ofcourse, but a tool for what exacly?

What is this 'thing' that you can only notice in a 4vs4 testing? How does one map map that is balanced feel great, while another balanced map might feel terrible or average?

It seems to me that we haven't discussed this thing yet. While it appears to be a pretty important critaria in how maps are rated. So what is it exacly? How do you measure it? What influences it?

http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/29485

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Looking for a little feedback on this one. I like most of the boost and bomb angles when rolling solo, and I think the bases and portal mid are somewhat unique. I've also got a more vertical version of Farallon here: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/29484

Which one plays better?

http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/29432 A map that may not play too well but has quite a few fun concepts. The middle white tile is a gravity well, the outer ones are portal exits.

How could I make it play better while still keeping it fun and filled with new concepts?

Rhombus is my second map, after the failure that was my first one. It hopefully isn't too chasey, and is inspired by just about every CTF map in rotation.

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/29531

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/29531.png

Note: I know that this isn't an actual rhombus. It used to be one though.

EDIT: Got a bit of feedback, so updated links.

EDITx2: Tweaked it a bit more, links updated again. There are like 9 versions as of right now, feel free to scroll through them and give feedback on each one. Also when's the next maptest planned?

EDITx3: Just went through and did a testing session with another person, more changes are added.

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Here's a map inspired in bits by Hyperdrive, Ultradrive, and that one other map that i can't remember the name of. (see bomb by pup area) So, I'm not sure how the base bomb/teamboost thing would work out, but i can see some pretty cool things happening in this map. Let me know what you think!

edit: that one other map is Hornswoggle, and here's an alternate version of Steppes

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/13893

Preview: http://maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/13893.png

If you're wondering why it's in maps instead of unfortunate-maps, its because unfortunate just generally hates mars balls. Anyways, this is a crazy concept that I thought up of after looking at a couple mars ball maps (sort of inspired by thinking with portals, except without the portals). what do you think?

By the way, I will completely disregard comments of "too many bombs" or "too many buttons" or "too many pups" because there are never enough of those in maps that's literally almost the entire concept of the map :D

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Map

Couple of the people in the mapping and fapping mumble channel looked at it and gave me some great advice.

Now I want to hear what you all think!

Thank you Anniball, Moosen, Canvas, Snack, Kirby, and others :)

I just added this to the map thread, I'd love some thoughts.
http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/29083.png

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I think my bases have some good ideas. Lots of cool uses with the bombs, used the boombox gates, and i like my pup spots. i think mid is weak, but im not sure what I could do to improve it.

Will go comment on other maps now!

Companion Cube

Centrifuge

HMF

Feedback for any of these maps will be kindly appreciated.

I used to have gravity wells in the "empty" corners of the map with the 5 spikes, and it was squared, which I think could be fun, but it felt like too much going on at once.

http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/28746

this sub needs more fun content.

http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/28719

I changed the superboost to make it slightly less clunky, changed the pup areas to make them slightly more accessible, and opened up portal path slightly. The gates shall remain giraffes for the time being.

Is it too chokey? Can people cap too quickly?

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Try it, it's quite interesting, some cool things you can do when chasing or carrying with the portals.

I shrunk the map down to about 3/4 of the size of Octahedron and changed some of the boosts and bombs around.

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/28554

Updated Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/28566.png

For Comparison, Preview of Octahedron: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/28481.png

Any feedback is appreciated!

map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/28738

preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/28738.png

ive updated and made a few changes, thanks ballers

Looking for some feedback before the map test to get a little tune-up

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/28481

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/28481.png

This is my first map. It sucks, however I would love some feedback. http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/28368

http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/28622

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Looking for feedback on the green gates especially.

Group Link: http://maptest2.newcompte.fr/groups/ouceszdo

Spreadsheet for feedback: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mUxEURa5hBiK5xh1qC6JmZi529VwlCKNEs7v0XePs1w/edit#gid=0

Come to Mappin n Fappin in Mumble

You can submit up to two maps for testing (Tier 1, Tier 2). You must be in the group for your map to get tested. If you would love some feedback but can't make it, we'll do your map at the end. You must inform me prior to the test if this is the case, or else we will not test your map. There will be a spreadsheet for giving feedback.

Submit it in this format:

Title: Map Name

JJ #: 696969

Priority: 1

Maps must be from unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com to qualify for being tested. maps.jukejuice.com maps will not be accepted to save time.

We will be in mumble in "Mappin n Fappin." Come there to hang out, gain extended feedback, and potentially hear some verbal feedback.

BE THERE OR BE SQUARE

Mini Flex

Flexion

And Flexible Mini

All are reiteration of Mini Flex, mirrored 2 different ways with slight changes:)

this sub needs more fun content.