Looks like some of those maps are backdoor maps, I think Backdoor maps are trash. Frankly I dont like Crossfire because you can abuse the opponents natural from like 8 different tank locations without being a risk from units (its like desert oasis in that regard). And on top of that, every zerg player will roach rush and hit your backdoor where you wont have buildings to choke them.

But it is exciting to see some changes coming, it gives hope to the map making community and the players hope that some things will change.

AXygnus

Portugal1008 Posts

January 08 2011 15:07 GMT

#102

Well, maps are pretty ****ing cool. Hoping Scrap Station gets removed as well.

And we need iCCup's Princess Fortress II, that map is seriously badass.

Redmark

Canada2129 Posts

January 08 2011 15:08 GMT

#103

haha I actually didn't notice this before but I love the SOONtm. Didn't know you could do formatting in thread titles.

BLinD-RawR

ALLEYCAT BLUES50602 Posts

January 08 2011 15:09 GMT

#104

lol Amoroso has 16 expos + 4 Gold Expos!!!

.Enigma.

Sweden1461 Posts

January 08 2011 15:10 GMT

#105

This is awesome, especially about Crossfire since that map is frickin' great.

kasumimi

Greece460 Posts

January 08 2011 15:11 GMT

#106

Finally, the disgustingly horrible Alpha maps that have been ruining the game for so long are getting removed and replaced with actual good maps.

At least it didn't take very long. These are fantastic news.

PointyBagels

United States90 Posts

January 08 2011 15:11 GMT

#107

Those are some good maps, especially those first two.

Neivler

Norway911 Posts

January 08 2011 15:11 GMT

#108

Wow, and the maps looked really cool and well made to. Luuve it!

Deadlyfish

Denmark1980 Posts

January 08 2011 15:12 GMT

#109

Thank the lord!

Now, lets also remove these maps from ladder :D

Barbiero

Brazil5259 Posts

January 08 2011 15:13 GMT

#110

IMHO, Aiur Garden SUCKS. Like, completly protected natural(jungle basin anyone?), super faraway thirds, and there is 3 bases per player spawn. How the hell are you supposed to play that, and people complain about DQ and JB?

The other three are really cool though, I'm just amused that x-fire is going into GSL but isn't in the ladder yet.

Fruscainte

4596 Posts

January 08 2011 15:13 GMT

#111

Wait, are some of these ICCUP maps?

Alou

United States3748 Posts

January 08 2011 15:13 GMT

#112

Really glad this happening. Hopefully they'll be put on ladder too!

neek

Netherlands51 Posts

January 08 2011 15:13 GMT

#113

looks sick! especially aiur garden. but biohazard looks a bit weird

Mikilatov

United States3897 Posts

January 08 2011 15:13 GMT

#114

Yessss... More macro maps please...

I swear like every good macro game is on Shakuras... More macro maps would be amazing.

e4e5nf3

Canada599 Posts

January 08 2011 15:15 GMT

#115

Thank you, I was starting to lose hope after the GSL made the decision that players couldn't veto maps in season 3. One step backward, but 2 steps forwards now.

pzea469

United States1520 Posts

January 08 2011 15:15 GMT

#116

On January 09 2011 00:13 Fruscainte wrote:
Wait, are some of these ICCUP maps?

We don't really know, but so far none of the reported candidates for new GSL maps are ICCUP. I really hope they pick at least 1 ICCUP maps. Those guys have put a lot of work into their maps and it would be nice to see them honored in this way since they really deserve it.

KaiJa

Australia92 Posts

January 08 2011 15:16 GMT

#117

Can't wait till we see some of these in play as they seem to promote methodical play rather than the normal, "hmmm I hope I have rock over his scissors..." Think the current maps we have are absolutely terrible for any sort of competitive play and for me personally I've been enjoying the GSL less and less to the point I skip a day here or there or just turn off the stream half way through.

decaf

Austria1797 Posts

January 08 2011 15:17 GMT

#118

What's Blizzards response/reaction/statement?

I want to know what they say.

Fruktsoda

Sweden206 Posts

January 08 2011 15:17 GMT

#119

Looks awesome and I love how crossfire made it in there!

rift

1819 Posts

January 08 2011 15:17 GMT

#120

I'm sure the VODs of Gisado's Challenge are on gomtv.com, if a Korean speaker can navigate the website. They don't cost money so it's no worry to GomTV. Not sure if it's IP blocked though, last one wasn't.

Crossfire has some typical Blizzard positional imbalances--tanks can fire into mineral line from ledge--but obviously these changes are nothing short of wonderful even if they suck, like MorroW said.