Currently both game modes share the same map pools and sometimes share the same changes/additions to balance, I believe it might be time to change that
VSH has mostly been changed on the whims of FF2 votes, receiving map additions/changes/removals based on their server's requirements. Sadly though a lot of these map changes don't play nicely on VSH
I can't imagine this has been any easier for FF2, having sometimes necessary map polls be either skewed or interrupted by VSH players
(See the most recent 2fortdesk thread for an example)
My hope is that separating the servers won't bring too many issues due a renewed interest from some players
@Kevin since its his decision ultimately
VSH has mostly been changed on the whims of FF2 votes, receiving map additions/changes/removals based on their server's requirements. Sadly though a lot of these map changes don't play nicely on VSH
I can't imagine this has been any easier for FF2, having sometimes necessary map polls be either skewed or interrupted by VSH players
(See the most recent 2fortdesk thread for an example)
My hope is that separating the servers won't bring too many issues due a renewed interest from some players
- VSH didn't have a coder due to @UberMedicFully moving his efforts solely to FF2, but recently @Abject has been working overtime on VSH Code and has quite a strong understanding, alongside myself and @Kruphixx we've managed to put forward many fixes for long-term issues, hopefully leaving us with plenty of options when it comes to making balance changes
- @Abject also has recently revived the VSH discord to the best of his abilities and managed to get the server regulars more active in terms of forum polls/changes and more involved with changes
- Despite not having a dedicated mapper for VSH currently with @Kruphixx being mostly a FF2 Mapper with a few contributions to VSH, my hope is we'll be able to manage our map pool as a server and not have to rely too heavily on creating new maps outright. map edits aren't out of reach as I will gladly try my best to fulfil any, but if someone more qualified wishes to try I won't stop them
@Kevin since its his decision ultimately