Anyways, he has definitely put forth an awesome effort in trying to fix maps since he has been admin. However, many maps were NOT meant to be fixed at all by the actual map makers. (Shortcuts that were made purposely by map makers) Tefh sort of self-proclaimed himself as someone who has the authority to remove parts of maps that were placed their by the map makers. I addressed him over this matter and told him that changing a map (removing a shortcut in this case) is not soley his decision. He responded that 'he is the authority' and asked me 'What are you gonna do about it?'
The jist of the discussion involved him explaining that he knows more about the Jumpmod community standards so, among other things, he decides how much a shortcut should be allowed cut off before he erases scores and blocks it - all while saying my opinion means squat seeing as I've never run a server before (I was unaware of that before he told me).
I think it's 99% common sense as to whether a shortcut should be blocked or not.
hmmm.. theres one. I saw what looked like a good shortcut, but trying it brought up a center screen mssg about how the shortcut wasnt there today or something like that.only way I can decribe it is it has a big sign at some point that says wrong wayI think it had to have been put there by an admin... seeing as haunted did the map in 15 seconds,and that was the only way I could see it being done, which is now cutt off.....
Mappers are a crafty bunch, and there is usually a good chance that in the weeksof building that the mapper did, they probably tested the map extensively.Maps designed for a specific mod are usually tested even more to make sure that they work perfectly with the mod in question.Finally, if you made a map that was designed for jumping only, wouldn't it be fairly possiblethat you yourself are capable of making those jumps and testing the map all the way through?It seems logical that most mappers would be able to spot shortcuts in their own handiwork.It takes thousands of brushes to make a medium-sized map, and for the most part,every single side and/or vertex of that brush was put where it is intentionallyby the mapper.
After all, if it's a huge easy shotcut, that means that the poor mapper spent a lot of effort making parts of the map that will never get used....Intentional shortcuts are normally designed to cut off a SMALL amount of time and be HARD to do. In my opinion this is also what describes a 'good' shortcut.
My personal opinion on ajm is that the shortcut should be blocked (as it is at Crikey), because it is too easy and cuts off 90% of the map.
Obviously what you need is admins that know what they are doing (which is different for jump than other mods) and are also trusted and respected by the majority of the regular jumping community. I realise that it's much easier to say that than to actually achieve it, but I wish you luck in your endeavours to make it happen.
I don't jump. Jumpin' is for pussies. Still, it seems like if there are shortcuts on the maps to be exploited then closing them off is only a matter of perspective or judgement on the closer.Not for him to decide the fate or originality of the jumper or be an opportunity for the Admin to play GODI say, Let'em crash!
Most of the most effective shortcuts require a large degree of skill to achieve and should obviously be left in as a reward for the dedicated jumper who takes the time to master the technique.
I remembers the name!!!!! It was Bleh5? I think.Nope.. it was the map we playd right after,.. heh, I got the demo.. going to go look nowjojump6