kz_concretejungle

Kenneth · Sep 26, 2015

kz_concretejungle
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Map Author: rev
Difficulty: Medium
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Description:

You know what it is. It's a KZ map. Jump around.

I tried for a more realistic look to the jumps. A visual aid accompanies most jumps, just be sure to analyze around yourself.

Big thanks to all the testers for your honest input. Shoutout to coLe for loading so many test compiles.
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Code:
Aug 25 @ 4:08pm
-Created map

Kenneth · Sep 26, 2015

Gargos said: ↑

Official KZTimer Map Tester Feedback:

1. Do you think that the map maker has spent a lot of effort in making the map high quality?

Yes, this map is quite unique in the way that it is set in a somewhat believable urban area.

2. Do you think that this map will be enjoyed by general KZ population? If not, then do you think that there is a role or niche that this map fulfills that a small group of people might enjoy and would be interested in having it be global?

Yes and No. I think this map will be one of those maps where it's played just three of four times per player just to get a decent time, and then, they will never play it again.

3. Do you think that there is interest in having a global record for the map for competition?

Personally, there is no interest to have a global record.

4. General feedback (parts you liked, parts you did not like, shortcuts or skips, what you think will improve the map, etc)

I think these types of maps that are set in an environment like this are either a hit or a miss. I like how unique this map is, and it is definitely a good thing to see a map with a setting like it as well. It's sort of like something you would see in Left for dead 2, but made for kz and without zombies. Personally it was a miss for me and to be honest i'm not too sure of why. The map feels a bit cramped, and tight most of the time, and there are some jumps that are annoying.

5. Do you approve of this map being on the global database?

I will be abstaining. I feel like that voting no would not be fair to the mapper or others who want this map to have global times, because there is nothing wrong with the technical aspect of the map, and most of my points against the map are personal opinions.
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MachineChaos said: ↑

Official KZTimer Map Tester Feedback:

1. Do you think that the map maker has spent a lot of effort in making the map high quality?

Yes, a lot of time has obviously been spent on making this map both look good and play well.

2. Do you think that this map will be enjoyed by general KZ population? If not, then do you think that there is a role or niche that this map fulfills that a small group of people might enjoy and would be interested in having it be global?

Yes.

3. Do you think that there is interest in having a global record for the map for competition?

Definitely.

4. General feedback (parts you liked, parts you did not like, shortcuts or skips, what you think will improve the map, etc)

I'm not a huge fan of the water, but it's not a huge deal. I usually dislike prop kz, but I am a huge fan of this map. It does not feel clunky and awkward to play like most other prop kz maps. There is a small bhop shortcut that saves around 4 seconds, but I doubt anyone will go for it. I personally very much enjoyed refining my route on this map, which took me quite a few runs. I can't even think of a gripe for this map. Maybe that the red dots to indicate bhop may be confusing with the !route command, but I'm really scraping the bottom of the barrel there.

5. Do you approve of this map being on the global database?

Yes.
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pano said: ↑

Official KZTimer Map Tester Feedback:

1. Do you think that the map maker has spent a lot of effort in making the map high quality?

Obviously yes. Using props usually comes with some collision difficulties. But I couldn't find any on this map. So: well done.

2. Do you think that this map will be enjoyed by general KZ population? If not, then do you think that there is a role or niche that this map fulfills that a small group of people might enjoy and would be interested in having it be global?

I would say yes, despite the fact that there are many players who don't like these kind of maps. But be aware that these maps are around for a long time now. Personally I like to jump those. Still I would call it xc_concretejungle to mark it appropriate.

3. Do you think that there is interest in having a global record for the map for competition?

Yes.

4. General feedback (parts you liked, parts you did not like, shortcuts or skips, what you think will improve the map, etc)

Imo the main thing for xc maps is finding the route. So I do not really like these teleporters on the ground where you can accidently run into. Placing some acid on the ground to give it some visual differentiation would justify them tho. I would also prefer to not add invisible walls too much. For example on one roof the mapmaker has split the entire roof. This is not really a problem, but placing the invisible wall on the sides of the roof would have done the trick and doesn't cause players run into it. But this is just a matter of taste and mapping style. Same applies to the bhop parts, although they are marked well, despite the phone/ladder combo.

5. Do you approve of this map being on the global database?

Yes.
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MMZ>Kask said: ↑

Official KZTimer Map Tester Feedback:

1. Do you think that the map maker has spent a lot of effort in making the map high quality?

Yes.

2. Do you think that this map will be enjoyed by general KZ population? If not, then do you think that there is a role or niche that this map fulfills that a small group of people might enjoy and would be interested in having it be global?

No.

3. Do you think that there is interest in having a global record for the map for competition?

No.

4. General feedback (parts you liked, parts you did not like, shortcuts or skips, what you think will improve the map, etc)

Confusing, invisible walls, prop map. Please make it stop.

5. Do you approve of this map being on the global database?

No.
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Haru said: ↑

1. Do you think that the map maker has spent a lot of effort in making the map high quality?

Yes

2. Do you think that this map will be enjoyed by general KZ population? If not, then do you think that there is a role or niche that this map fulfills that a small group of people might enjoy and would be interested in having it be global?

No

3. Do you think that there is interest in having a global record for the map for competition?

No

4. General feedback (parts you liked, parts you did not like, shortcuts or skips, what you think will improve the map, etc)

+ Amazing environment, good looking

- Random as fuck tp triggers
- Prop jumps (glitchy as fuck, inconsistent)
- Route is just a clusterfuck because of all the random props.
- Seriously looks like a showcase of random hammer objects

please just get rid of all the prop jumps and use normal plats. Or atleast get rid of the tiny as fuck props/plats

5. Do you approve of this map being on the global database?

No.
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JWL said: ↑

Official KZTimer Map Tester Feedback:

1. Do you think that the map maker has spent a lot of effort in making the map high quality?
Yes, the map is incredibly detailed compared to most new maps. And prop jump maps are kinda rare.

2. Do you think that this map will be enjoyed by general KZ population? If not, then do you think that there is a role or niche that this map fulfills that a small group of people might enjoy and would be interested in having it be global?
Yes, it feels like an adventure, and I think even bad kz'ers will enjoy that.

3. Do you think that there is interest in having a global record for the map for competition?
Yes.

4. General feedback (parts you liked, parts you did not like, shortcuts or skips, what you think will improve the map, etc)
I loved the attention to detail and pathing. There may be too many TP triggers, but it's not a big deal. Definitely prefix the map with xc_. The LJ room was... interesting, and I really liked the lights at the end room. It made the adventure of running the map seem worthwhile. As far as the jumps go, they honestly weren't that spectacular, but the immersion into the map made them feel better than they were. I really liked that.

5. Do you approve of this map being on the global database?
Yes.
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Kenneth said: ↑

Official KZTimer Map Tester Feedback:

1. Do you think that the map maker has spent a lot of effort in making the map high quality?

Yes, the map is very detailed and uses props creatively to make a KZ jump route.

2. Do you think that this map will be enjoyed by general KZ population? If not, then do you think that there is a role or niche that this map fulfills that a small group of people might enjoy and would be interested in having it be global?

Yes.

3. Do you think that there is interest in having a global record for the map for competition?

Yes.

4. General feedback (parts you liked, parts you did not like, shortcuts or skips, what you think will improve the map, etc)

The main thing I dislike about the map is that it uses too many teleport triggers. Sure, they help with PRO runs, but it takes away immersion from the map, and sometimes the teleport triggers are annoying too. I would honestly recommend removing all of them. I do like the environment, and how you used props to create a path. I also like the length of the map.

5. Do you approve of this map being on the global database?

Yes.
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