Here is the problem as I see it magical penguin:
I honestly don’t think there is anything wrong with the config on our server. We only run the most played maps (and note both dustbowl and goldrush are on the rotation), we have a nice 10 sec respawn time which is great for gameplay etc.
The problem isn’t in the config its in the players. To populate a TF2 server takes time and several people. The problem is getting a large enough group of people together to join the server all at once so it will get full; once a TF2 server gets full it typically stays full. If you change the server to 24/7 dustbowl/goldrush, you aren’t fixing the problem. People are still going to ignore the server if its at 0/24.
Now I have tried throwing everything but the kitchen sink at this server to make it work. If you all want to try moving it to 24/7 whatever then go for it but I truly don’t believe that will fix a *edited* thing.
If you have other suggestions about the rotation, config, etc I am more than happy to hear/consider them.