Additional map upload slots? [Archive]

thafuriousone

03-19-2009, 04:36 AM

Originally posted by Kimi_:In order to thank people for their dedicated and outstanding map making skills, we have recently begun the ongoing process awarding some community members with additional map upload slots. These are given for one of the following reasons: you have great maps that are played by the community & have reached your 10 map limit, or have made a positive community contribution above and beyond the norm. Additional map upload slots are granted by the discretion of the dev team. While it isn’t possible to do this for each and every one of you, your contribution to the Far Cry 2 community and user maps are greatly appreciated by all. So from us, thanks!

I have 2 accounts now and just reached my 20th published map and now have to make a new account for more slots. I believe i have met the above criteria but still no added slots to either of my accounts http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_confused.gif . Not too big of a deal just thought i would throw it out there since there is a thread stickied about the matter but closed.

thafuriousone

03-19-2009, 04:36 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Kimi_:In order to thank people for their dedicated and outstanding map making skills, we have recently begun the ongoing process awarding some community members with additional map upload slots. These are given for one of the following reasons: you have great maps that are played by the community & have reached your 10 map limit, or have made a positive community contribution above and beyond the norm. Additional map upload slots are granted by the discretion of the dev team. While it isn’t possible to do this for each and every one of you, your contribution to the Far Cry 2 community and user maps are greatly appreciated by all. So from us, thanks!

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I have 2 accounts now and just reached my 20th published map and now have to make a new account for more slots. I believe i have met the above criteria but still no added slots to either of my accounts http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_confused.gif . Not too big of a deal just thought i would throw it out there since there is a thread stickied about the matter but closed.

CrazyUncleDave

03-19-2009, 02:49 PM

Hey furious,

Just a suggestion (since I cannot play your maps because I don't have a PC): are ALL 20 of your maps, in your opinion, as good as they can possibly be? I only ask because 20 maps is a LOT for any one map-maker, and you might consider just pulling down a map or 2 that might not be as good as the others. I had 10 up, but I ended up pulling down a few of my not-so-great ones...even one that had over 1,000 downloads, in order to make room for better ones. Actually, I pulled down more than I needed to, simply because I felt I had better work in me.

Again, I have only seen your screen-shots, so I don't know how good your maps are, but this might be an approach to consider if you have a great map waiting in the wings right now.

Skorpius47

03-19-2009, 03:36 PM

I can concur with CrazyUncleDave. It's also better to weed out lower quality maps of yours from your list to make room for your newest maps that may have the potential of being better than the ones removed.

thafuriousone

03-19-2009, 05:34 PM

the point of this was to get Kimi or another admin here to state the real criteria of getting more slots. I have no need to pull off any of my maps as that they all play very well and look great as well. Also i have no problems with making more accounts but thing is why should i if there is a stickied post about getting more slots to keep from doing this, but as i said i have 20 maps now and still no word of getting these additional map slots the devs have spoke of.

Agent00Kevin

03-19-2009, 05:47 PM

awww come on now furiousone, we all know things do not exactly happen with lighning speed around here. For all we know they are still trying to figure out how exactly to go about deciding who gets more and who doesnt. After all, there are also many mappers with only one profile and only 10 maps instead of 20! At least you run a server, and can host as many profile's worth of your maps as you want while the Dev team gets everything figured out.

You can get the space, and you obviously have the exposure w/ the server, so wouldnt the extra slots just be like a medal of honor to you anyway? lol (no video game pun intended)

thafuriousone

03-19-2009, 06:00 PM

Oh if they are trying to figure out how to implement it then that fines but i dont think that is the case but i could be wrong. Dont get me wrong im not *****ing or complaining, just being impatient and want more slots before i have to create a new account http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif. I only have 1 map that i consider crap that will get removed but after that gets filled ill have to make a new account.

zuckerwood

03-22-2009, 07:50 AM

Okay...my gamer name is Bad Mama, and I make maps. I don't make maps with monsters...or space stations....or large, recognizable buildings from European capitols. No one walks around my maps saying, "Wow! Look at that! How'd she do THAT?!"

However, I do make maps that are balanced, playable, and fair. They generally have lots of cover, enough detail to make them interesting, and are usually fast-paced and fun. I try to make them as "clean" as possible with no flashies, no floating pieces, and as realistic-looking as I can.

I have made 21 maps in FC2, but can only have NINE on the server (why nine and not ten is a mystery no one has been able to explain or fix).
I regularly host a full room for hours on end, and people who come to play there know they will see good, playable, fun maps from me and others. I often get requests for maps that I have had to remove from the server to make room for newer ones.

I've been trying for weeks to obtain more slots, but to no avail. It's been explained to me that that those who have been "awarded" more slots are those who make outstanding maps and have contributed to the community, and I surmise that I am not considered one of those people. It has been suggested that if I post some map picures on this site, and participate regularly on the forums, maybe that would help.

I started to do just that, but reconsidered. I don't think I should have to "jump through hoops" to be treated fairly. I understand that UBI can't give extra slots to everyone, but there MUST be a more equitable way to assign them. It should not be decided by some unknown panel of people who are judging who is most deserving based on some subjective criteria! I paid my $60 like everone else and I am appalled by the favoritism being exhibited at UBISoft.

Since this game seems to be rapidly dying, this may all be moot, but I would still greatly appreciate more slots to publish my maps...and I know I speak for LOTS of other angry Far Cry map makers!

thafuriousone

03-22-2009, 08:14 AM

Not sure how your only getting 9 and not 10 maps up. Each account is able to hold 10 maps on the map community. Also you are able to make several accounts using the same cd key with different account names and email but as stated by Kimi_ map makers that make good maps and are played frequently shouldnt have to make many accounts to do this.

I sure would like to know who has received these additional slots which i am starting to believe no one has.

BTW zuckerwood, which platform do you make maps for? Im with the PC community and have not recognized the name and would like to see some of your work. Also publishing your maps here in the map forum wouldnt be jumping through hoops to get more slots (sure hasnt helped more or a few other multi map makers here), its a place to show off your work and let others see some new creativity also to get your maps played more.

naeseth420

03-22-2009, 09:51 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by zuckerwood:

I started to do just that, but reconsidered. I don't think I should have to "jump through hoops" to be treated fairly. I understand that UBI can't give extra slots to everyone, but there MUST be a more equitable way to assign them. It should not be decided by some unknown panel of people who are judging who is most deserving based on some subjective criteria! I paid my $60 like everone else and I am appalled by the favoritism being exhibited at UBISoft.
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I dont think I agree with you badmama. Especially the part about "jumping through hoops." I think it is each mappers responsibility to make their posts with screenshots etc. This is the mapper doing his/her due diligence to get noticed in this vast sea of maps (200,000+). I have 2 ubi recommended maps and I dont have the extra slots either. You arent the only mapper who thinks they deserve the extra slots and hasnt gotten them. Stop accusing ubi of favoritism, please. I dont think that route will get you the extra slots any sooner.

zuckerwood

03-22-2009, 11:10 AM

This is exactly why I don't visit these forums. Referring to ANYthing related to this as requiring "due diligence" and being a "responsibility" is hysterical! This is not a job! It's a game! I have neither the time nor desire to spend any time "promoting" my maps so I might earn someone's respect. Some of you take this way too seriously. Please have some perspective. This is a game. It is supposed to be fun. It is ridiculous to have the "dev team" creating jealousy and animosity amongst their customers! And as for not believing that anyone has more than ten...I could name at least five people who have been "awarded" 20! If that's not favoritism, what is?

Agent00Kevin

03-22-2009, 11:20 AM

Yes, it can be seen as work. But how else would you expect to have the right people see your stuff? There are soooo many gamers and mappers out there (see thread on # of maps) there is simply no other way than to put forth the extra effort. You seem to have spent enough time promoting in-game, and on various forums voicing your opinion on the matter, so why not take a couple screens, post them and really get that stuff out there? It would take little effort more than what you have most likely invested by now. http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/16x16_smiley-happy.gif

thafuriousone

03-22-2009, 12:28 PM

the same amount of time you took to write out the 2 posts you made here could have been spent on showing us 2 or more of your maps. Not sure what ya mean ya dont have the time.

Also this community came with the game and is considered fun just as much as the game itself. Meeting new people through the community is what brings out more fun http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif.

So what is this "job" you speak of? I think your only confusing yourself.

zeeEVIL1

03-22-2009, 01:10 PM

Bad Mama is actually a known mapper on the 360. she has been a regular part of the community of which so few women actually belong to for about 2 1/2 years.
Her skills have come a long way since Predator and she had a couple of super fun maps on that game also.

In addition to her own maps she has also done some co-op maps with DUMPTRUCK OGS that are also very fun.

Mama this IS the best place to voice your request because others will join you.

The excessive slowness of the Ubi team has caused this game to just take a massive hit that could have been avoided.

Hell I personally would rather get a single update every few days that fixed one thing then have to wait 6 monthes.
At far as the map slots go, i have been making maps slowly. Or abandoning ideas all together. So 10 is alright with me for now.

zuckerwood

03-22-2009, 06:16 PM

Let me try to make my position more clear. I do not CHOOSE to spend my time like this. I am only on this forum now because I have been told this is the best place to voice my opinion and possibly get more slots.

There is also a principle involved here...which I am trying to express. I do NOT think it is fair, reasonable or equitable for certain people to be treated differently than other people. I want more slots...but I also strongly feel that ANYONE who wants them should get them. And it should NOT depend on whether you UBISoft) ...or anyone else...thinks I should do anything specific to msake that happen.

I promote my maps MY WAY...by hosting a full room for many hours each day. I am not interested in what "the community" thinks of me or my maps. I just want to make maps, play them, and have fun! THIS is not fun.

zuckerwood

03-22-2009, 06:25 PM

oh yeah...Agent Kevin...be careful when you talk about the "right" people. You never know when you and yours will be considered "not" the "right" people. That is exactly my point!There shouldn't be any "right" people!

Agent00Kevin

03-22-2009, 07:02 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by zuckerwood:
oh yeah...Agent Kevin...be careful when you talk about the "right" people. You never know when you and yours will be considered "not" the "right" people. That is exactly my point!There shouldn't be any "right" people! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Someone out there has to account for all the mappers out there, and with so many maps thats a lot of people. Someone has to decide somehow who would use the extra slots to better the community. We cant all just publish as many as we want, its a population control issue.

I hear you have a good reputation on 360, so I bet that by now whoever is in charge knows about you. I doubt the system is biased for anyone, there is nothing to gain from it. We are not going to get rich or be super famous. Sadly, in a few years this game will fade and all of this craziness will be just a memory.

So lets not get all worked up over a few megabytes of space. Its just a game after all, and we should be enjoying it while its still new and interesting. Not fighting amongst ourselves and getting fired up so much over ratings and such. All of us doing these things are ruining the community that we have. We need to make it stronger, not berate it at every turn. We dont have to wait on the dev team to help build our community. Already it seems several PC communities are getting together to create a network of integrated groups, who operate independantly but work together to build strength. Im sure that something like this would be feasible on the consoles as well, though possibly not as easy to coordinate.

If we take things into our own hands while the Ubi team works on their end, we will come out of all this winners in the end.

BoromirKane

03-23-2009, 02:55 AM

Perhaps it should work like this - for every 5 star map you get an extra slot. That sounds fair http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif or.. 5 star map with a minimum of 5000 downloads? I agree the current situation isn't "fair". I also agree that not everyone can recieve them. Its probably still early days though and I suggest (to all the great mapmakers without the extra slots) that we just wait and see. Perhaps your/we're on the list and they havn't got round to it yet.

thafuriousone

03-23-2009, 03:54 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by BoromirKane:
Perhaps it should work like this - for every 5 star map you get an extra slot. That sounds fair http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif or.. 5 star map with a minimum of 5000 downloads? I agree the current situation isn't "fair". I also agree that not everyone can recieve them. Its probably still early days though and I suggest (to all the great mapmakers without the extra slots) that we just wait and see. Perhaps your/we're on the list and they havn't got round to it yet. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

That wouldnt be the way to go as on the PC side there is not 1 map with 5 stars that i recall and would just force people to manipulate the system and just to get 5 stars.

The way Kimi_ posted people that have made 10 playable maps should be the ones awarded the extra slots but like i have said i dont think they have even awarded the extra slots to anyone as of yet (PC anyways). So we are forced to make new accounts to gain extra slots.

BoromirKane

03-23-2009, 09:16 AM

they have on 360. I know lots of people with the extra slots. Most of which are my good friends. I'm kind of the only one without them actually :/ feels like it anyways!

Agent00Kevin

03-23-2009, 09:54 AM

I dont know how many of you have raised children...(im old, my son is 10) but for those of you who have, you will understand what I am about to say.

This by no means is saying anyone here is childish, but it is a very good analogy.

Anyway, I see that some people have recieved their map slots on 360 (word has it) and some have not. So, heres how I just thought of it:

If my kid were to throw a fit (he does not, he knows dad dont play that)because he didnt get what he wanted when he wanted, I would personally intentionally withhold what he wanted. If the fit were too bad (again, hypothetical-hes a really good kid) i may never ever give him whast he wants. That way he learns that being rude, brash and selfish definitely will not get him what he wants. If I gave into his demands, it would only serve to show him that he can just throw a fit, and get whatever it is. I cant have him saying gimme gimme NOW!!! all the time now can I? Thats not how most people become successful in society. We have to laern to bite our tounges sometimes, and wait patiently. Wild accusations (even if true, which I doubt)most likely will only hurt your cause instead of helping along the process.

Have fun!

thafuriousone

03-23-2009, 10:35 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Agent00Kevin:
I dont know how many of you have raised children...(im old, my son is 10) but for those of you who have, you will understand what I am about to say.

This by no means is saying anyone here is childish, but it is a very good analogy.

Anyway, I see that some people have recieved their map slots on 360 (word has it) and some have not. So, heres how I just thought of it:

If my kid were to throw a fit (he does not, he knows dad dont play that)because he didnt get what he wanted when he wanted, I would personally intentionally withhold what he wanted. If the fit were too bad (again, hypothetical-hes a really good kid) i may never ever give him whast he wants. That way he learns that being rude, brash and selfish definitely will not get him what he wants. If I gave into his demands, it would only serve to show him that he can just throw a fit, and get whatever it is. I cant have him saying gimme gimme NOW!!! all the time now can I? Thats not how most people become successful in society. We have to laern to bite our tounges sometimes, and wait patiently. Wild accusations (even if true, which I doubt)most likely will only hurt your cause instead of helping along the process.

Have fun! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Oh shut up you nerd, you have your extra slots, no wonder your not agreeing with us kids.

Thing is a mod/Dev is the one that started this thread but yet is fulfilling their statements and seems to be a bit favoritism.

Also like i said before we can always just make more accounts to get more slots, just pretty pathetic having too and this thread was made to state just that :P.

CrazyUncleDave

03-23-2009, 10:36 AM

If server space is an issue, I like the idea of any maps that have not been played for one calendar month get dropped from the server(the player could always re-publish if they so chose), and any gamer who is actively playing all of their maps could get more slots.

Just a thought.

thafuriousone

03-23-2009, 10:45 AM

I doubt server space is an issue when there are over 200,000 maps up and most likely 190,000 of them never get played or are just plain horrid.

Agent00Kevin

03-23-2009, 11:22 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Oh shut up you nerd, you have your extra slots, no wonder your not agreeing with us kids.

Thing is a mod/Dev is the one that started this thread but yet is fulfilling their statements and seems to be a bit favoritism.

Also like i said before we can always just make more accounts to get more slots, just pretty pathetic having too and this thread was made to state just that :P. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

#1: I dont disagree that some deserve more slots. I dont even disagree that the ones ranting about it deserve more slots. I simply disagree with the way some are going about it.

I will not be 'shutting up' lol. These forums are for all to use to voice whatevr they want to be heard. As for me having the extra slots, yes I do, but didnt want to 'rub it in' to everyone. I also had to delete several maps as well as create 3 different profiles before I got the extra space.

I bet you wont find a single post of mine asking for more space, or complaining about how I deserve it. Thats not for me to decide. I am a gamer, a mapper and a pretty darn active participant here. Not a FC2 developer.

I fully believe that if we can get past this insanity that we will be a much better community. I am doing everything a single person can do to help, from offering helpful hints in map creation to participating in organized events online, sometimes even when I dont really feel up to it. We could all be so much more productive if we just take off the boxing gloves, put on some work boots and put the time spent on complaints and bickering into strengthening the community.

How does that line go....

"They say a hero can save us. Im not gonna stand here and wait."

a little overdramatic, but it sure does get the point across!

Also, we are ALL Ubi's kids when we are here, including me! We are all passionate about what we enjoy (obviously)and some choose to express it in different ways than others.

WoodMan1984

03-23-2009, 11:56 AM

Lol, Kev you got extra slots? Can I have some. Even though I'm only working on my fourth map, I can not upload maps and other people have to do that for me. I did mention it on these forums a couple months back but there was no help, only other people with the same problem.

Anyway, "Error Uploading Map, there is a problem with the Far Cry 2 server". Those horrible, horrible words.

Agent00Kevin

03-23-2009, 12:20 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by WoodMan1984:
Lol, Kev you got extra slots? Can I have some. Even though I'm only working on my fourth map, I can not upload maps and other people have to do that for me. I did mention it on these forums a couple months back but there was no help, only other people with the same problem.

Anyway, "Error Uploading Map, there is a problem with the Far Cry 2 server". Those horrible, horrible words. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yes, very horrible words indeed!

I would have no problem publihing something for you on one of my other profiles, 2 of which are rather unknown. (One is a kind of 'undercover' profile for when I host unranked matches, which is rare but happens)I'd like to try and keep my 2 agent00kevins, but the other two I dont really plan on using for publishing. (Thats a LOT of maps!)

Hmmm...may not have been a good idea posting that...I could get swarmed!

Seriously though, being a very prodcutive and organized member of the community that you are, I dont mind helping a bit. Ill be logged on to xfire after work (6 or 7pm EST) and you can reach me there!

naeseth

03-23-2009, 12:39 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by CrazyUncleDave:
If server space is an issue, I like the idea of any maps that have not been played for one calendar month get dropped from the server(the player could always re-publish if they so chose), and any gamer who is actively playing all of their maps could get more slots.

Just a thought. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

If the server space really is an issue, then i agree wholeheartedly with you on this one CrazyUncleDave

BoromirKane

03-23-2009, 01:59 PM

both sides of the argument have equally valid points.. I guess the people that work the hardest should get rewarded for it. As they are the people that keep the game alive. but it has its obvious flaws. creating jealousy and division.

kimi_

03-23-2009, 02:02 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by thafuriousone:

The way Kimi_ posted people that have made 10 playable maps should be the ones awarded the extra slots </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I had said that those who are created maps that are enjoyed by quite a few people and are running out of room will be granted extra slots. I won't go into specific details about "how many plays? how many downloads?", but you know which maps they are...they show up on lists, people talk about them, create threads about them, etc. Someone who creates 10 maps full of boxes will not be awarded extra slots just because they have run out of room. These extra slots are a thank you for positive contributions to the community that the community has recognized through their reactions to your maps.

WoodMan1984

03-23-2009, 02:16 PM

Heya Kev, actually if you would do that it would be very helpful, I was going to ask different people each time so as not to use up their map slots. Or, if you could create a new account perhaps called ShatteredNationNaps or WoodMan's Maps or something that would be even better :-p

My friend Inferno.. (Caffeine Rush to some) published my last two maps, but unfortunately he has disappeared off of the face of the Earth, not logged into xfire for a month or more now. Anyway, I'll talk to you in xfire .

thafuriousone

03-24-2009, 12:45 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by kimi_:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by thafuriousone:

The way Kimi_ posted people that have made 10 playable maps should be the ones awarded the extra slots </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I had said that those who are created maps that are enjoyed by quite a few people and are running out of room will be granted extra slots. I won't go into specific details about "how many plays? how many downloads?", but you know which maps they are...they show up on lists, people talk about them, create threads about them, etc. Someone who creates 10 maps full of boxes will not be awarded extra slots just because they have run out of room. These extra slots are a thank you for positive contributions to the community that the community has recognized through their reactions to your maps. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

What i send "eight....teen dozen tulips", think ill have a chance at getting them extra slots? http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

zuckerwood

03-24-2009, 06:51 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">If my kid were to throw a fit (he does not, he knows dad dont play that)because he didnt get what he wanted when he wanted, I would personally intentionally withhold what he wanted. If the fit were too bad (again, hypothetical-hes a really good kid) i may never ever give him whast he wants. That way he learns that being rude, brash and selfish definitely will not get him what he wants </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Agent Kevin:
I HAVE raised a kid. She is a Ph.D. Professor in California, so you can presume that I am an adult. FYI, I started out by politely explaining my situation and requesting more slots. I did not "throw a fit," nor was I ruide, brash or selfish. I simply want to publish my maps. So ... how did YOU get them?

Agent00Kevin

03-24-2009, 07:11 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by zuckerwood:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">If my kid were to throw a fit (he does not, he knows dad dont play that)because he didnt get what he wanted when he wanted, I would personally intentionally withhold what he wanted. If the fit were too bad (again, hypothetical-hes a really good kid) i may never ever give him whast he wants. That way he learns that being rude, brash and selfish definitely will not get him what he wants </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Agent Kevin:
I HAVE raised a kid. She is a Ph.D. Professor in California, so you can presume that I am an adult. FYI, I started out by politely explaining my situation and requesting more slots. I did not "throw a fit," nor was I ruide, brash or selfish. I simply want to publish my maps. So ... how did YOU get them? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I did not mean the we are children here in a derrogatory sense. I apologize since you have taken it that way...I included myself in that as well. I also was not reffering only to you, but ALL of the people we have seen over time doing those things. The last thing I want to do is insult people and degreade them, thats not what I'm all about.

As for my extra slots...I would have preferred it not been publicized due to the current situation. I did nothing at all, I did not request them, I did not ever post anything about me personally getting the slots. I came here, offered as much help and advice as I could to the rest of the community, and pretty much was here on a daily basis many times. That in addition to me constantly 'pimping' my maps is why I believe I got the space.

You gotta step out of the shadows to be seen, and I brought a big neon sign with me lol. You have done just that, and I hear you have a good rep. on the 360 for your work and hosting for long periods of time. Im pretty darn sure they know who you are by now and that the wheels are turning, albeit slowly.

Good luck, and keep up the good work. Remember, this is an important place to visit regularly, not neccesarily every day but on some kind of regular basis. Visisting as many sites a s possible only helps, though can get time consuming. What I generallly do is post here first, then just copy-paste what I put here into a thread on another site. (go into edit post and you get all your screens easily too)

Its not the best system, but its the only way to do it wuth the sheer number of maps getting published on a daily basis. If it is that importatnt to us all, the time should be well spent.

marktw-gd

03-24-2009, 07:57 AM

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I say let Ubisoft continue to hand out the extra slots as they see fit but make them available to all as downloadable content, if I ever need more slots paying $2-$3 doesn't seem that bad!

Then everyone has a chance for extra slots even people who just want to play the game and don't want to spend time promoting their maps!

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Ubi should make extra map slots a small charge say 2-3 dollars, then there's a chance for all to get extra slots!

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thafuriousone

03-24-2009, 08:00 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by marktw-gd:
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I say let Ubisoft continue to hand out the extra slots as they see fit but make them available to all as downloadable content, if I ever need more slots paying $2-$3 doesn't seem that bad!

Then everyone has a chance for extra slots even people who just want to play the game and don't want to spend time promoting their maps!

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb278/ESSMARKW/sigcopy.jpg
Ubi should make extra map slots a small charge say 2-3 dollars, then there's a chance for all to get extra slots!

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Id stick to making new accounts adding to my slots rather then paying for them http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif.

zuckerwood

03-24-2009, 08:57 AM

I have offered to pay! I would gladly do that than have to "pimp" my maps. As I've said before...I really choose not to spend my time and energy promoting myself or my maps. So for those like me, paying for more slots would definitely be a good idea.

Agent00Kevin

03-24-2009, 09:41 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by zuckerwood:
I have offered to pay! I would gladly do that than have to "pimp" my maps. As I've said before...I really choose not to spend my time and energy promoting myself or my maps. So for those like me, paying for more slots would definitely be a good idea. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ah yes, but all of the time and energy spent on voicing how you feel about the system and getting extra space could have been spent making one thread including all of your work. If it looks and plays good, it will remain on the first couple pages of the forum for quite a while. After that, it only takes an occasional visit and reply to bump it back up to the top.

Im not trying to argue, or tell you how to do things, this is just a good suggestion that works for everyone here. It seems the Ubi recommended maps predoninantly come from this site, with some I dont see here, but that is sporadic and probably lucky that someone who decides is actually playing the game.

Anyway, best of luck and keep up the good work!

thafuriousone

03-30-2009, 09:32 AM

Deleted my message stating i got more slots, but after updating my new map i found out it didnt go into either of my original accounts but somehow went into my 3rd account.

So still waiting for them extra sots http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif, 21 "great playable" maps made (1 being in beta) and still counting.

KingRaven7

03-31-2009, 06:39 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by zuckerwood:

<span class="ev_code_RED">Since this game seems to be rapidly dying</span>, this may all be moot, but I would still greatly appreciate more slots to publish my maps...and I know I speak for LOTS of other angry Far Cry map makers! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Perhaps due to the constant playing of the same maps....hmmmm

KingRaven7

03-31-2009, 06:46 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Agent00Kevin:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by zuckerwood:
oh yeah...Agent Kevin...be careful when you talk about the "right" people. You never know when you and yours will be considered "not" the "right" people. That is exactly my point!There shouldn't be any "right" people! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Someone out there has to account for all the mappers out there, and with so many maps thats a lot of people. Someone has to decide somehow who would use the extra slots to better the community. We cant all just publish as many as we want, its a population control issue.

I hear you have a good reputation on 360, so I bet that by now whoever is in charge knows about you. I doubt the system is biased for anyone, there is nothing to gain from it. We are not going to get rich or be super famous. Sadly, in a few years this game will fade and all of this craziness will be just a memory.

So lets not get all worked up over a few megabytes of space. Its just a game after all, and we should be enjoying it while its still new and interesting. Not fighting amongst ourselves and getting fired up so much over ratings and such. All of us doing these things are ruining the community that we have. We need to make it stronger, not berate it at every turn. We dont have to wait on the dev team to help build our community. Already it seems several PC communities are getting together to create a network of integrated groups, who operate independantly but work together to build strength. Im sure that something like this would be feasible on the consoles as well, though possibly not as easy to coordinate.

If we take things into our own hands while the Ubi team works on their end, we will come out of all this winners in the end. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

wow u need some deodarant...your smellin yourself too much...i wont explain that saying as im sure UR SMART SELF already knows what it means......do u work for ubi???

KingRaven7

03-31-2009, 06:50 PM

KingRaven7

03-31-2009, 06:53 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Agent00Kevin:
<span class="ev_code_RED">That way he learns that being rude, brash </span>and selfish definitely will not get him what he wants. If I gave into his demands, it would only serve to show him that he can just throw a fit, and get whatever it is. I cant have him saying gimme gimme NOW!!! all the time now can I? Thats not how most people become successful in society. We have to laern to bite our tounges sometimes, and wait patiently. Wild accusations (even if true, which I doubt)most likely will only hurt your cause instead of helping along the process.

Have fun! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Whats ur excuse then??

KingRaven7

03-31-2009, 07:06 PM

So if your a good mapmaker and you per chance have no acess to a pc at all but own a console...then i guess theres no slots for you....which seems totally fair right?.....hmm i dunno about that... i mean its not a problem to come on and offer advice and show ur maps...but why should that be such a big requirment in order to be noticed or rewarded ......its crazy...

Agent00Kevin

03-31-2009, 07:09 PM

You failed to post the whole quote.

You seem to have a personal issue with me.

No I dont work for Ubi.

My IQ is 142.

I am not rude.

Find someone else to hate. http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/16x16_smiley-happy.gif

(I dint copy paste as it spanned most of this page so far)

thafuriousone

03-31-2009, 07:18 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Agent00Kevin:
You failed to post the whole quote.

You seem to have a personal issue with me.

No I dont work for Ubi.

My IQ is 142.

I am not rude.

Find someone else to hate. http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/16x16_smiley-happy.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

BUT BUT BUT some of use love hating on you kev http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif, btw my IQ is 564!!! http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

thraxus1983

04-01-2009, 05:41 AM

When it comes to additional map slots I'm sorry but the PC and PS3 guys have no room to complain, worst case you just make another account for FREE. Now for all of us 360 guys we have a bit of a gripe now I know that Ubi is bombarded with request for these so I personally don't expect to get additional slots even though I would like one (and a bunch of people have told me that I deserve one). Just to put it this way Furious I know that I've had to pull at least 4 maps down to make room for new ones, and trust me when I say this my maps on the 360 are popular enough to warrent me more slots. I'm sorry it just ****es me off when someone crys about something just to cry about. Also by the way I would rather see BadMamma get additional slots because she can only publish 9 maps instead of someone that starts a thread to ***** about not having enough.

Thraxus

Agent00Kevin

04-01-2009, 06:22 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by thafuriousone:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Agent00Kevin:
You failed to post the whole quote.

You seem to have a personal issue with me.

No I dont work for Ubi.

My IQ is 142.

I am not rude.

Find someone else to hate. http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/16x16_smiley-happy.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

BUT BUT BUT some of use love hating on you kev http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif, btw my IQ is 564!!! http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Lol man....I noticed I make a good target. http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/16x16_smiley-happy.gif

x_maxpower

04-01-2009, 06:54 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by thraxus1983:
When it comes to additional map slots I'm sorry but the PC and PS3 guys have no room to complain, worst case you just make another account for FREE. Now for all of us 360 guys we have a bit of a gripe now I know that Ubi is bombarded with request for these so I personally don't expect to get additional slots even though I would like one (and a bunch of people have told me that I deserve one). Just to put it this way Furious I know that I've had to pull at least 4 maps down to make room for new ones, and trust me when I say this my maps on the 360 are popular enough to warrent me more slots. I'm sorry it just ****es me off when someone crys about something just to cry about. Also by the way I would rather see BadMamma get additional slots because she can only publish 9 maps instead of someone that starts a thread to ***** about not having enough.

Thraxus </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Uh...sounds like you should be crying to MS and not UBI about this, its not like UBI 'stuck' you with the 360 version of the game.

thraxus1983

04-01-2009, 09:49 AM

Nah I'm not crying about it man I have the 360 and PC version it's just that the majority of my friends perfer to play on the 360, granted I do make maps and occasionaly play the PC version.

zuckerwood

04-07-2009, 05:37 AM

Just in case anyone is curious...I STILL HAVE ONLY NINE SLOTS! I have given up on getting additional slots. I have stopped making maps because of this, but why can't someone explain why i only get NINE. What the f#*k do I have to do to get TEN, like everyone else!!! I understand just why so many people hate UBI...you guys SUCK!

CaptainDEEZ

05-05-2009, 01:57 PM

I'm have 21 maps under 3 user names for the PS3. I do believe most of my maps are keepers. Not perfect, but those ones have too many plays to fix. Especially now that plays aren't being counted anymore.
However I did go back and fix my first map, Pipeline.
Never use Shanty fence 05 or the angled large one, whatever the number. Everything glitches out when your viewpoint is above those 2 objects.

kmcrobb

05-05-2009, 03:46 PM

what's this about plays not being counted anymore?

FALLEN CHAMP

05-05-2009, 10:34 PM

There should be an easy answer to this now, Ubisoft could remove all the dead maps from their servers, maps that have not been played in like 3 months (as an example)

That will free up a lot of space, they could then increase everyone to 20 as a limit, or even more.

Anyone that comes back to the game can then re-publish their maps and they will be good to play again.

I think that would be fair.

If Ubisoft are doing the maths they will see that nowhere near as many people play the game as they did on release - so why p1ss people off, someone in the know that can make things happen should do something about this or more will eventually walk.

FCIP shipped with bugs and issues & it took about 6 months to get a patch, lots walked (although it was always an old game with a slight makeover - it did well to last as long as it did)

People will not come flooding back with this patch, sure things will pick up a little. Then they will level out and it will be the same dedicated die hard mappers around, Bad Mama will be in that bracket of names of people that will be still playing.

Give everyone 20 slots.

(I guess some thought would be needed on this, deleting maps could have some consequences, although a map could be old and not maybe have been played very much - There could be some players that might want to try and download an old favourite map from the Ubi Boards so deleting ones that have a set number of downloads or plays could cause issues. No matter what happens there will always be a +/- to the topic.