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****:[GOB]:Rats08****

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Created by - :[GOB]:JackC
Version - 1.0
Supported Gametypes - DM, TDM


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Map information:

It's been a long time coming but due to popular demand, this is an enchanced remake of my popular Call of Duty 2 map, :[GOB]:Rats V2. It features a large upscaled map giving the impression the player is really small and 'rat' sized. On Call of Duty 2 this map was known for it's secrets, and traps and them too have been modified and included in this version. Just don't expect it to be EXACTLY the same. I have added new paths, new secrets, new traps and a lot more for you to find out by yourselves. This version supports just DM and TDM and the Helicopter has been removed due to the people I play the game with hating them. I am aware people DO like them and I have plans on releasing a Version 2 including Helicopters and more gametypes. If you enjoyed the original maps I made on Call of Duty 2 then you will love this one. It is by far the best looking version of Rats yet with thanks to the improved lighting on Call of Duty 4, allowing much more flexability for the map. I have also included effects such as dust, fire and smoke to bring the map to life. If you have not yet played a 'Rat' map but are looking for something totally unique and different, you'll find it here.
This map was also made as a tribute to a clan member of ours who recently passed away. He loved the map. Rest in Peace.

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Known issues:

With any map there are bound to be issues and upon release I have spotted a few things. The airstrikes work only in certain places on the map and the planes go through the walls. This became apparent when I jumped out of my skin when seeing a fighter plane approaching me at high speed!The secret area is unable to escape from due to the 'ladder' not being wide enough to get over a ledge. But this will be addressed in Version 2 once I have compiled a list of other known faults/complaints.

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Special thanks:

Special thanks for this map go to several people. Smithster of the =(SC)= clan, who has helped me greatly sorting out a few technical difficulties and inspiring me to continue mapping despite the many issues I had with the tools during development. The Grumpy old Bastards clan (www.grumpyoldbastards.org). My clanmembers have been a great help in supporting throughout the development, giving ideas and things they would liked to see improved. Thanks guys. And last but DEFINATLY not least, MODSOnline.com. This fantastic community have always helped me out, and others with mapping in general and since I started making maps for Call of Duty: United Offensive, have always been a fantastic bunch of guys.

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Map installation:

Simply extract the mp_rats08.ff and mp_rats08_load.ff files into your *[root]\usermaps\mp_rats08\ folder. You will need to create the mp_rats08 folder for the map to work. Extract the mp_rats08.iwd file into your [root]\mods\*modsubfolder*. The .iwd would go into the folder your server is using. For example, our server uses a mod called 'gob' so the .iwd would go into "[root]\mods\gob"

*[root] is the default directory for Call of Duty 4. Usually C:\Program Files\Activision\Call of Duty 4 - Modern Warfare

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Hope you enjoy the map and don't keep asking where the secrets are ;)

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:[GOB]:Rats08 in dedication of :[GOB]:Newfie
Created by :[GOB]:JackC
20th February 2008
www.grumpyoldbastards.org