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TomTom · *Last edited by TomTom; 03-07-2007 at 05:02..*

Yes those dates correspond to my copy of transmitter.pk3 The term transmitter_final may just be how it is zipped on some download sites 1 2 as compared to others? or maybe they include a trival auxilary file change like a jpg. This is why we include map links in the readme and wiki. We have to careful because some mappers would issue more than one "final' version not with unique bsp file names, while others would issue post-final versions without the final postfix (e.g. byzantine came after byzantine-final). I generally download one copy to make absolutely sure before I post a beta waypoint.

As for testing there is no formal thumbs up down nor any formal testers. Each person gets to chose what they like and dislike. we all depend on each other here so flaming or scorn is self defeating. However We do aspire to a certain professionalism for full-Released maps in map packs to keep up the high standard of Mal and crapshoot et al.. so we do share suggestions and help but leave it up to the waypointer to decide on how to make changes to their betas...

SO My advice is post yours as WIP and we will all be kind.

FYI
Coming from a development background, for my own purposes I define waypoint files in one of 5 status classes.
1-Test files are investigations of a particular aspect or area of the map. These are incomplete in some other map areas. I post these to my web site normally but will also attach them to the forums when useful for sharing.
2- WIP (work in progress) are waypoints covering the complete area to be waypointed but with varying amounts of work to do. These are normally playable over part or all of the map ("playable WIP" implying bots can play to completion mostly)
3- Beta means that I believe I am complete but for maybe one minor item and final testing and feedback. Almost all of the release check list may be satisfied (typically route testing and minor balance improvements remain). I post them to these forums because some feedback is necessary in my model to advance to release. Pre-beta is a WIP that typically is held up but otherwise finished. (e.g. supplydepot is pre-beta until Mal makes the axis bots understand not to attack the truck uselessly)
4- Release is a well balanced tested complete waypoint that at least one Fritzbotian has given feedback on.
5- Branch is an alternate waypoint not compatible or consistant with the original. This is the term to use if re-using somebody else's waypoints without having taken over the baton(trunk).

P.S. If you want I can set up your waypoints for unattended balance testing to get some stats on bot only games.

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TomTom ET Waypointing team member Status: Offline Posts: 745 Join Date: Jun 2006	Re: New waypoint for ET Transmitter - 03-07-2007 Yes those dates correspond to my copy of transmitter.pk3 The term transmitter_final may just be how it is zipped on some download sites 1 2 as compared to others? or maybe they include a trival auxilary file change like a jpg. This is why we include map links in the readme and wiki. We have to careful because some mappers would issue more than one "final' version not with unique bsp file names, while others would issue post-final versions without the final postfix (e.g. byzantine came after byzantine-final). I generally download one copy to make absolutely sure before I post a beta waypoint. As for testing there is no formal thumbs up down nor any formal testers. Each person gets to chose what they like and dislike. we all depend on each other here so flaming or scorn is self defeating. However We do aspire to a certain professionalism for full-Released maps in map packs to keep up the high standard of Mal and crapshoot et al.. so we do share suggestions and help but leave it up to the waypointer to decide on how to make changes to their betas... SO My advice is post yours as WIP and we will all be kind. FYI Coming from a development background, for my own purposes I define waypoint files in one of 5 status classes. 1-Test files are investigations of a particular aspect or area of the map. These are incomplete in some other map areas. I post these to my web site normally but will also attach them to the forums when useful for sharing. 2- WIP (work in progress) are waypoints covering the complete area to be waypointed but with varying amounts of work to do. These are normally playable over part or all of the map ("playable WIP" implying bots can play to completion mostly) 3- Beta means that I believe I am complete but for maybe one minor item and final testing and feedback. Almost all of the release check list may be satisfied (typically route testing and minor balance improvements remain). I post them to these forums because some feedback is necessary in my model to advance to release. Pre-beta is a WIP that typically is held up but otherwise finished. (e.g. supplydepot is pre-beta until Mal makes the axis bots understand not to attack the truck uselessly) 4- Release is a well balanced tested complete waypoint that at least one Fritzbotian has given feedback on. 5- Branch is an alternate waypoint not compatible or consistant with the original. This is the term to use if re-using somebody else's waypoints without having taken over the baton(trunk). P.S. If you want I can set up your waypoints for unattended balance testing to get some stats on bot only games. Last edited by TomTom; 03-07-2007 at 05:02..