Using the Testmap to Your Benefit

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noupperlobeman

noupperlobeman

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I don't have a link to download the testmap, but if someone could spot me one it would be appreciated...

The testmap is a great tool I think a lot of players should take advantage of. Heres the gist of what the testmap has:

1. It simulates a six man game of your selected difficulty by using stationary player bots.

2. Offers a small room with buttons to spawn stationary specimens from a clot all the way up to the patriarch. These specimens can't move or attack you (but if you get too close they can hit you). Perfect for testing general damage rates of weapons/perks.

3. Offers buttons to spawn specimens from clot all the way to patriarch perpendicular to a long hallway. Great for testing perks/tactics/weapons against free range specimens that can move and attack.

4. A pile of regenerating cash next to a trader that is always open. Perfect for testing loadouts and buying and selling tested equipment.

This map has about a bajillion uses to any player, but the most important is using the testmap to know you and your perks limitations. I think this is the best place for players to practice, learn how weapons handle, know what each perk is best suited for, test different loadouts, and just gain a general wealth of experience.

I highly suggest anyone reading this thread to download the map and start testing right away. It really opened my eyes as to what I should/shouldn't be doing with my perks and weapons.
 
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avp2501

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The test map was probably best used during the Beta to see just how easy it was to take down scrakes / fp's etc.

Search the General Discussion area of the forum and you should find another thread with a link to the map.

ps. I still think the best way to learn how to deal with the enemy is to play the game but if you don't get alot of time then this may be of use.
 
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Undedd Jester said:
Good necro actually. Is a worthwhile map to download for any new KF players, aka the fresh meat for the grinder.
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I agree, not enough people practice with the testmap. However, a lot of the times, those who do don't do much good for themselves, they screw around instead of actually learning stuff with it.
 
Dolphin Buff Man

Dolphin Buff Man

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I'd never heard about it til now... it sounds like a good idea, but I personally like to work my way up from Normal on most games and just keep learning from other players. And obviously you get a feel for things yourself.

But yeah, sounds like a really cool idea, could be good to practice headshots and stuff like that for people who are not really used to aiming for the head.
 
SMIFF

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I'd rather learn strategies etc overtime in actual games, using Testmap in my early KF days would have eliminated half the fun I've had with KF.

I'd recommend not to use it if you're new to the game.
 
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The problem is that if you kill the patty, yoy will get bugged in thirdperson and the trader shuts. The thirdperson thing, if you are an admin, admin loing in the server and press F4 or type in console "behindview 0" (Only of you are the admin / host of the solo)
 
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Fohogoroh

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is there a way to vary the number of players on this map?

on the one i downloaded from the link above, there are just 5 players. 4 bots and me.
 
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Lewt

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Fohogoroh said:
is there a way to vary the number of players on this map?

on the one i downloaded from the link above, there are just 5 players. 4 bots and me.
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For some reason there are only 4 bots if you host a server - solo should have 5. At least for me.
 
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Fohogoroh

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yeah, in solo mode there are 5, thx.

how can i restard the map before the whole squad is wiped without relaunching the whole session?
 
noupperlobeman

noupperlobeman

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SMIFF said:
I'd rather learn strategies etc overtime in actual games, using Testmap in my early KF days would have eliminated half the fun I've had with KF.

I'd recommend not to use it if you're new to the game.
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Personal mileage may vary.

I use it to test different loadouts and the damage certain offperk weapons do at different difficulties. Mostly for my medic.

Another good use for almost any perk is the "am I ready for the next difficulty for x perk at x level" kind of test. Much less of a headache to jump into a testmap and see how many crossbow shots it takes to kill a scrake, than to jump into a real game and possibly cause trouble for your team.

I wasn't implying one should take all of their learning from the testmap.
 
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Meltigemini

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I never really got around to trying the Testmap. Just threw myself in the fray :D
I played the Mod when it was one, so I understood it and I pick up quick on games as well. But it does sound like this map could lend a hand to some players :O
 
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