Random Map

[lackattack]

Can't decide which map to play on or want to try something new?

Do you think you can adapt your tactics better than your opponents in a new environment?

For you flexible conquerors out there: I present the Random Map. Only once the game is initialized will the true map be revealed. Enjoy!

P.S. This has been on my to-do list since sfhbballnut suggested it back in Dec 04, 2006. About friggin time, eh?

P.P.S. In the last feature announcement I promised a big update coming. For the record, I decided to break it up and this is just part of it.

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Maps API (for plugin developers)

I also modernized the way we store our maps database, and maps.xm is on the outs. Instead you can access the list of maps via the API using api.php?mode=maps. The output is mostly the same with slight differences. Script authors, please consult the Plugins & Addons forum where chipv will soon post further details.

[pimphawks70]

cool!

[karelpietertje]

sweet
are BETA maps in the list the map is picked from too?

[pimphawks70]

WTF? 5013405

[lackattack]

WTF? 5013405

I deleted that game (I think the update files were still uploading)

are BETA maps in the list the map is picked from too?

Nope

[hwhrhett]

awesome!!

[Optimus Prime]

Cool new update. I might actually play some of the stranger maps now with this available.

[Dako]

I sense some random tournaments will now be hosted .

Great improvement.

[andreslh]

sweet

[sfhbballnut]

wow that was a longtime ago, haha

[wcaclimbing]

wow that was a longtime ago, haha

sfh deserves a free premium for suggesting this awesome idea.

[The Voice]

Very cool. Just started one. But I'm wondering, is there any way to make them distinguishable as a random map after the game has commenced?

[murphy16]

This should be very interesting, nice addition to the site lack!

[karelpietertje]

Very cool. Just started one. But I'm wondering, is there any way to make them distinguishable as a random map after the game has commenced?

hear hear
ive seen some fun games because of this Random Map. people trying to figure out maps faster than their opponents and stuff like that

[mibi]

nice update, this should function as a true skill test for some of the top players.

[Dako]

Random speed escalating freestyle.

Hehe, this would be a challenge . To find a real pro.

[whitestazn88]

sweet

[amazzony]

wow that was a longtime ago, haha

sfh deserves a free premium for suggesting this awesome idea.

Agreed!

Great addition, can't wait for the flow of tournaments

[Mr_Adams]

Just to play devils addvocate, what about feudal? is there a system in place to ensure against feudal 7 and 8 man feudal or AoR 1&2 from popping up due to this system?

[barterer2002]

wow that was a longtime ago, haha

sfh deserves a free premium for suggesting this awesome idea.

Agreed!

Great addition, can't wait for the flow of tournaments

First one is up.

[lozzini]

great idea

but a question, what happens if i set up an 8 player game and it picks fuedal? have you coded it too not allow maps that dont have enough starting positions?

lozz

[sully800]

This will be a fun way to try new maps, that's for sure!

[gcwca_4_life]

Just to play devils addvocate, what about feudal? is there a system in place to ensure against feudal 7 and 8 man feudal or AoR 1&2 from popping up due to this system?

I would think that they have it to where those maps can only be chosen when you have 6 players or less for AoR1, and 2, and 7 players or less for AoR3, and 6 or less for Feudal. That would have to be my logical answer. (Not soo good with logic unless I'm soo drunk I make up stuff. )

great idea

but a question, what happens if i set up an 8 player game and it picks fuedal? have you coded it too not allow maps that dont have enough starting positions?

lozz

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[obliterationX]

Nice work! I can't wait to use this feature.

[Fireside Poet]

Nice addition.

Next step: A pool of "Available" players randomly thrown into a random map with random settings ... with random intensity cubes of course.