Maybe you could implement a system to automatically delete maps with an average of 2/5 over a set amount of votes like 10 or 20?

I very much dislike the idea of an automated deletion system.

msleeper wrote:
I very much dislike the idea of Skynet.

So say we all.

Hober wrote:
msleeper wrote:

I very much dislike the idea of Skynet.

So say we all.

I, for one, welcome our new AI overlords.

I also welcome keeping the Released section of TWP awesome. These types of "restrictions" are a good move.

msleeper wrote:
I very much dislike the idea of an automated deletion system.

Manual then. Unless you want to end up like mAL, that site is flooded with maps that were clearly made in 10 minutes by people with no fingers. There needs to be some kinda incentive to stop everyone and their dog posting MY FIRST EVURR MAPP LOLZ and drawing downloads and views away from the laboured maps that should be getting them instead.

That's why we have the reporting system. If you think a file really should be pulled, then report it and explain why.

Just don't overdo it. It emails all of the mods, and it gets kind of annoying.

At least this site is absolutly nothing like the garrysmod sites. Always cluttered with complete garbage. You rarly see anything good.

Personally I like the idea of some kind of quality control. But to me, lighting doesn't really matter that much in a puzzle game. The puzzle itself has to be good. Not necessarily hard, but clever. Having nice lighting or other eye candy sure is a nice thing, but not a requirement in my opinion.

Though I do have to say, some people release their maps far too early. Sometimes you think they haven't even tested the map themselves. Getting rid of those or at least moving them to the WIP section is definitely a good idea.

msleeper wrote:
In fact, consider that a challenge. Anyone who thinks they can make a playground map that is also a "high quality download", do your best. I dare you.

not really

I hope some of the competitive co-op maps I'm still making won't get deleted when I upload them. Maybe I should upload only one and see what people think.

msleeper wrote:
In fact, consider that a challenge. Anyone who thinks they can make a playground map that is also a "high quality download", do your best. I dare you.

What will I win?

Mr. Happy wrote:
msleeper wrote:

In fact, consider that a challenge. Anyone who thinks they can make a playground map that is also a "high quality download", do your best. I dare you.

What will I win?

You might win a virtual cookie.

Mr. Happy wrote:
msleeper wrote:

In fact, consider that a challenge. Anyone who thinks they can make a playground map that is also a "high quality download", do your best. I dare you.

What will I win?

The cake.

cookies are delicious!

msleeper wrote:
In an effort to help keep high-quality maps a mainstay of the ThinkingWithPortals.com community, myself and the staff will begin removing "Released" maps from the Download Database that do not meet absolute minimum standards. These include, but are not limited to:

** - Maps with no lighting (fullbright maps)
- "Playground" or sandbox type maps (assuming they are of general poor quality on their own, see above)
- Maps with no goal, puzzle or objective**

These are not hard-and-fast rules; the decision to remove a file is entirely up to the discretion of the staff. Period. The goal is not to stifle creativity or make a "No Fun Allowed" rule; we want to make sure that visitors know that ThinkingWithPortals.com will continue to have some of the best quality Portal 2 maps on the internet.

Let us know if you have any questions about this policy. Thanks.

good. They are a waste of space. May as well make your own

isn't that what the ratings are for? if people don't like a map, they are free to give it 1 or 2 out of 5. downloaders will hesitate before downloading such a lowly rated map.

iamafractal wrote:
isn't that what the ratings are for? if people don't like a map, they are free to give it 1 or 2 out of 5. downloaders will hesitate before downloading such a lowly rated map.

Problem is, the more crap maps that get on the site, the harder it is to find a decent playable map.

Also, ratings are all over the map. They tend to be pretty unreliable.

Hober wrote:
Also, ratings are all over the map. They tend to be pretty unreliable.

All players have varying opinions, and there are more that don't vote at all. The more votes, usually the more accurate, but it can still be flawed.

I am happy to see that there is some QA going on here.