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Re: [AQ2 Rant] 1999 - What The F**k's Going On

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From: Rabid
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 00:00
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>2) If regular map changes are so important, how come there aren't lots of
>complaints about q2dmx and q2ctfx? To many people the map is just a
>backdrop, they want to learn it and then forget about it so they can
>concentrate on playing against the people rather than the environment.
>Personally I see your point, which is why I play servers like EasyNet now
>and again, but most people seem to be perfectly happy with an endless diet
>of q2dm1 (I loathe that map ...along with q2dm7).


I think it's because with AQ2 the maps play a HUGE role in the style of game
that is played, some maps encourage sniping some more mad styles of play.
Thats the thing with AQ2 play is dependant on map really, so new maps every
so often is SOOO much nicer
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From: "Rabid" <ben@delarre.freeserve.co.uk>
Subject: Re: [AQ2 Rant] 1999 - What The F**k's Going On
Date: 1999/06/21
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