Aerowalk is a good map, don`t get me wrong. It`s very fast, plays very well and it`s understandable as to why it`s so famous. (heck, UT2K4 has their own version)
That said, having been played for over a decade now, I think it`s about time we see something new, or even something to replace Aerowalk, for nothing can truly last forever. I would go for replacing Aero with Hektik, both have a similar play style but at least Hektik will feel fresh. Also, replace Lost World with Battleforged. (I mean, they fixed the sound issues, right?)
It's not so much seriousness as curiousness. You clearly know that grammar is I just don't understand why you would use a different key whilst typing, especially one so inconveniently placed.
I really don't know why so many people want totally random spawns back for duel, but this map could really use that system. I just can't see why people favour aerowalk to, let's say, hektik, which is not any more unbalanced or shallow or boring.
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You spawned randomly among the spawns on the opposite of the map from where you got killed (not enemy position). So you couldn’t spawn next to where you died.
Don't know about that. I feel it's about the same. Now you can deny your enemy spawning closeby major items if they are about to spawn and keep the enemy under pressure which can be even worse than just getting spawn killed a few times.
I do know however, that I like the old vq3 flow more than the ql. :)
I pretty new to quake( 2-3 years) and enjoy watching tourneys but when it comes to aerowalk I just dont care and do something else for 10 minutes. I guess you need 50+ duels to understand the basic flow and what the portals give you for options. Its a complete mess if you dont have the experience.
If you want a duel pool that are enjoyable to watch for for the masses(cough) you choose:
1. maps that are also popular ffa maps and noob duel maps.
2. maps that are spatially easy to understand for non players
3. Have few or no portals to confuse new players
4. as few maps as possible in the pool.
my pool for viewing enjoyment.
Campgrounds ( 2 yellows and 2 minute mh instead of current config)
Lost world
T7
I'm brand new to Quake and I don't have any trouble understanding how to move around in Aerowalk. I just can't play it yet because its so fast, and I'm so slow. : /