Sort the maps by pre-defined category (RTS, TD, DotA etc) and force the player to pick a category before he can search.
@Eiviyn: Go
I have thought about the predefined category option. I believe it would work best if category was limited predefined things like...
RTS
TD
DOTA
TPS
FPS
Melee
RPG
Other
Featured
My thoughts
The place where i disagree with you is with it being implemented into the search. People only search for maps they know about because its based on name only. I think categories is a great way to filter maps at the home page. Say you only like Tower Defense games well you should then be able to personalize your custom games home page to display only Tower Defense games. It would also remember your last category choice that way next time you play you only see Tower Defense games at the home instead of picking your settings again.
Spam
The last part of your post is just you complaining about stuff so... No Comment.
@Eiviyn: Go I have thought about the predefined category option. I believe it would work best if category was limited predefined things like...
My thoughts
The place where i disagree with you is with it being implemented into the search. People only search for maps they know about because its based on name only. I think categories is a great way to filter maps at the home page. Say you only like Tower Defense games well you should then be able to personalize your custom games home page to display only Tower Defense games. It would also remember your last category choice that way next time you play you only see Tower Defense games at the home instead of picking your settings again.
Spam
The last part of your post is just you complaining about stuff so... No Comment.
@Eiviyn: Go
no sure if trolling or serious....
if there would be only active lobbys wouldnt that solve the whole problem? Then there would always be atleast 1 player who wants to play that map...
again no sure if trolling or serious....