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Channel56k
Profile Joined June 2010
United States413 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-10-12 23:27:28
July 29 2010 18:28 GMT
#1
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In game iD = kinki.946


^^^EU Server Map List^^^
(simply search keyword "iccup")
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iCCup Sanshorn Mist
iCCup Orbital Divide
iCCup Sungsu Heights
iCCup Violet Heights
iCCup River Point

Special Thanks to Clément aka: TeToNN for uploading maps.


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Welcome to the iCCup Konicki map thread.

All comments, suggestions, and criticisms are appreciated. A lot of you have put time into balancing these maps so I can only hope the community benefits from them as a whole.

Remember to keep up to date with the iCCup map-team releases here:

- iCCup Mapmaking Team & Map Pool -

All releases will be searchable under keyword "iccup" in Battle.net 2.0 custom search function. iCCup maps are in collaboration with map-makers:

ProdiG – http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=129970
Protoss4Ever – http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=134131

Thanks again to the community and a special thanks to iCCup for their continued support.

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Also be sure to check out the maps during the iCCup Map Series!!
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iCCup 1.0 Releases
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*All published maps are published under the default variant of 1v1 melee*

Thanks again for all the support over the weeks and Thank You on behalf of iCCup.
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Diamond
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States10796 Posts
July 29 2010 18:41 GMT
#2
Awesome! It's so nice being able to find your maps so easily now !
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Skee
Profile Joined March 2010
Canada702 Posts
July 29 2010 18:41 GMT
#3
Really great maps, all of them.
aurum510
Profile Joined July 2010
United States229 Posts
July 29 2010 18:43 GMT
#4
I'm not really a big fan of melee-based custom maps, but these look incredible. I'd trade many of the current map pool maps for some of these.
Channel56k
Profile Joined June 2010
United States413 Posts
July 29 2010 20:00 GMT
#5
On July 30 2010 03:43 aurum510 wrote:
I'm not really a big fan of melee-based custom maps, but these look incredible. I'd trade many of the current map pool maps for some of these.



thanks!

It is unfortunate that we can only publish 5 maps at a time, however, all of the maps that become iCCup 1.0 releases will be published, 5+ and so on. Remember that if you get a chance to play on one of the current projects available on Bnet, im interested in your feedback!
"Do yourself a favor, and don't listen to me."
KinosJourney2
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Sweden1811 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-07-29 20:07:12
July 29 2010 20:06 GMT
#6
Sanshorn Valley > all Blizzard 1v1 ladder maps except Lost Temple, really nice maps dude

Can't wait to see more from you, but the maps further down your list gets a bit stale (Refering to Uros Island and Liberty Isle mostly) but the rest seems fun/good looking/playable. Good job
ocho wrote: EDIT: NEVERMIND, THIS THING HAS APM TECHNOLOGY OMG
Channel56k
Profile Joined June 2010
United States413 Posts
July 29 2010 20:09 GMT
#7
On July 30 2010 05:06 KinosJourney2 wrote:
Sanshorn Valley > all Blizzard 1v1 ladder maps except Lost Temple, really nice maps dude

Can't wait to see more from you, but the maps further down your list gets a bit stale (Refering to Uros Island and Liberty Isle mostly) but the rest seems fun/good looking/playable. Good job


lol Uros Island is indeed stale ;]

If something ever comes of that, itll get an overhaul! Right now my main focus are the "Sanshorn" series maps, Sanshorn Valley being worked right now and Sanshorn Sands in the background.
"Do yourself a favor, and don't listen to me."
Madkipz
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Norway1643 Posts
July 29 2010 21:02 GMT
#8
will they be published on all servers?
"Mudkip"
Channel56k
Profile Joined June 2010
United States413 Posts
July 29 2010 21:29 GMT
#9
On July 30 2010 06:02 Madkipz wrote:
will they be published on all servers?


Yes, that is on the table for discussion tonight actually. Unfortunately because of the 5 map limit and server separation, we need others to publish them in every region. iCCup fortunately has many players in many regions. I will update with the server availability information soon.
"Do yourself a favor, and don't listen to me."
Anon06
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United States203 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-07-30 04:00:17
July 29 2010 21:57 GMT
#10
"lol Uros Island is indeed stale ;] "

I think uros islands looks good if that's sand behind it, if its water then prolly not. all the maps look great to me expect river point (don't like the way it looks balance wise or visual), lowtown (l i think streets (or something else) instead of the empty space would look better and add uniqueness), and sandshorn sands(my mistake thought it was one of your early maps, not current project). you're also quite good at naming them.

edited: to be more constructive.
Channel56k
Profile Joined June 2010
United States413 Posts
July 29 2010 22:44 GMT
#11
Yea sands is pretty far from finished.
"Do yourself a favor, and don't listen to me."
Channel56k
Profile Joined June 2010
United States413 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-08-05 17:45:21
August 05 2010 17:42 GMT
#12
Sanshorn Mist has been updated after commentary from the iCCup Map Series.

- gold is not scoutable from the corner towers, only the 4rth.
- islands are no longer seigeable from land.
- minerals in main rotated to provide more protection from units coming up the "patio"
- a little more space added behind the minerals in main for turrets, zerg tech, cannons
- corner towers shifter slightly more towards 4th
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FlashIsHigh
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States474 Posts
August 05 2010 18:44 GMT
#13
Damn alot of them look good, keep up the good work and maybe we will start to see these maps used in tournaments
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Channel56k
Profile Joined June 2010
United States413 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-08-05 19:10:59
August 05 2010 19:05 GMT
#14
Other changes:

- Violet Heights added to current projects.

- Orbital Divide updated
Terrain added behind nat minerals
Doodads improved


- Sanshorn Valley updated
High ground expansions changed to gold
7 and 2 o'clock expansions moved forward to provide terrain for turrets/cannons/crawlers
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Channel56k
Profile Joined June 2010
United States413 Posts
August 08 2010 15:31 GMT
#15
Frostbite has been updated and a map thread made.

changes:

- Choke in the middle widened to address accessability
- Textures added\
- high ground paths leading away from the destructible rocks in the middle were widened by a 1/2 width.

Considerations:

Still trying to think of something to do with the 11 and 5 oclock cliffs behind the gold and open space above the 930 and 330 expos.
"Do yourself a favor, and don't listen to me."
coko
Profile Joined November 2002
United Kingdom570 Posts
August 12 2010 13:16 GMT
#16
Orbital Divide:

Was watching an iCCup stream where Queens and Roaches were able to walk around the destructible rock to gain access to the gold patch.

Otherwise, really good looking maps, any update when we will get them on the EU servers?
Channel56k
Profile Joined June 2010
United States413 Posts
August 12 2010 15:31 GMT
#17
On August 12 2010 22:16 coko wrote:
Orbital Divide:

Was watching an iCCup stream where Queens and Roaches were able to walk around the destructible rock to gain access to the gold patch.

Otherwise, really good looking maps, any update when we will get them on the EU servers?


yea i as a little dumbfounded when i saw that... im only hapy it didnt particularly effect that specific game. A fix is now up along with a remake of the center area.
"Do yourself a favor, and don't listen to me."
wishbones
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
Canada2600 Posts
August 12 2010 16:02 GMT
#18
wow mayday just made me think of N64 007 not the map but the name, sick maps cant wait to have the game or w.e want to play these so i can school some scrubs.
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Retgery
Profile Joined August 2010
Canada1229 Posts
August 12 2010 17:46 GMT
#19
the only one i didn't like was hellion ridge, the rest are made just like brood war maps, and tha's what sc2 really needs. Are any of these on B.net yet?
Fall down 7 times, stand up 8.
dimfish
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States663 Posts
August 12 2010 18:37 GMT
#20
konicki, Violet Heights is delicious! Visually distinctive, center is pretty interesting. Are the chokes just outside of natural unbuildable (there are little thingies in line there)?
AyJay
Profile Joined April 2010
1515 Posts
August 12 2010 18:43 GMT
#21
It's nice to see big maps on a list. It would be cool if players started to use maps with 8 or more expansions
neobowman
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Canada3324 Posts
August 12 2010 18:55 GMT
#22
Blizz really needs to fix the 5 published maps limit.
Channel56k
Profile Joined June 2010
United States413 Posts
August 23 2010 22:46 GMT
#23
Thread updated with tomorrow IMS map. Official map pool will be decided on after tomorrows event!
"Do yourself a favor, and don't listen to me."
Dystisis
Profile Joined May 2010
Norway713 Posts
August 23 2010 23:27 GMT
#24
As far as I can see, these looks like high quality maps.

I especially like Sanshorn Mist and River Point. Solid yet with interesting paths.
Channel56k
Profile Joined June 2010
United States413 Posts
August 24 2010 02:26 GMT
#25
On August 24 2010 08:27 Dystisis wrote:
As far as I can see, these looks like high quality maps.

I especially like Sanshorn Mist and River Point. Solid yet with interesting paths.


Yea a few of the others have been hit or miss. Size is an issue. SC2 has a specific size limitation to a map for proper balance. Sanshorn Sands is a quality map, but has been criticized due to its sheer size. Maps that big may come into pay later, but for the time being it seems not.

One of the main issues is that many players have let Blizzard set the standard for maps and although some of the Blizzard maps are quality, their ability to design a game has not been reflected in the map pool. The maps are all generally small except for a few 4 player maps. The problem with a big 4 player map is there are certain spawn conditions that will automatically favor a certain player. Metalopolis is a nice Zerg map, however if you get a Terran opponent and a 6 and 3 o'clock spawn, your sol.

Big 2 player maps, such as Mist, Sands, Heights, Point, etc aim to alleviate this and give a rush distance just large enough that a failed early push is not as punishable.
"Do yourself a favor, and don't listen to me."
Antares777
Profile Joined June 2010
United States1971 Posts
August 26 2010 21:01 GMT
#26
Uros Island should replace Scrap Station in the map pool - less chokes, so Z will not get rolled over.

River Point is an amazing remake/version of Match Point. I like this title set more than the one Match Point is currently on.
Ketara
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States15065 Posts
August 26 2010 22:53 GMT
#27
I checked a couple of these maps out today, and I do like them. I especially liked Sanshorn Mists.

Do you have any intention of adding elements to the maps that are additional to Blizzards standards? That's something that I'd like to see more of, or at least toyed around with, if it's possible to do in the map editor.

For example, on a map like River Point, if the river water in the middle were turned into some sort of difficult terrain that lowered ground movement speed by 10-20%. I think things like that would be neat and could potentially add to the strategy and variance of different maps.
http://www.liquidlegends.net/forum/lol-general/502075-patch-61-league-of-legends-general-discussion?page=25#498
Channel56k
Profile Joined June 2010
United States413 Posts
August 27 2010 15:21 GMT
#28
*Sanshorn Mist* updated:

- 3rd made slightly larger to increase pathing and make it slightly easier to defend. There is not room for static defense behind the mineral line as well.
- lighting changed to static "dawn" for the time being
- some doodads around ramps removed to reduce clutter
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Channel56k
Profile Joined June 2010
United States413 Posts
August 27 2010 15:25 GMT
#29
On August 27 2010 06:01 Antares777 wrote:
Uros Island should replace Scrap Station in the map pool - less chokes, so Z will not get rolled over.

River Point is an amazing remake/version of Match Point. I like this title set more than the one Match Point is currently on.


Thank you i appreciate the comment. Uros Island needs some work, however, there may be something there if i put some time into it.

As far as river point goes, i believe it to be one of the most solid maps to date that I have published. I love Match Point from SC1, however, I dont think a direct port, as well as some have been made to be, fit well with SC2 gameplay. This map is meant to be a SC2 rendition that offers the style of play Match Point presents, but in a form SC2 plays on.

One example is the gold high ground. Originally it is level ground, but because units in sc2 can shoot over and in the case of un-animated projectiles, through thin walls, the gold is raised in RP. The high ground mechanic is also something i believe we are becoming more accustomed to in SC2.
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Channel56k
Profile Joined June 2010
United States413 Posts
August 27 2010 15:26 GMT
#30
On August 27 2010 07:53 Ketara wrote:
I checked a couple of these maps out today, and I do like them. I especially liked Sanshorn Mists.

Do you have any intention of adding elements to the maps that are additional to Blizzards standards? That's something that I'd like to see more of, or at least toyed around with, if it's possible to do in the map editor.

For example, on a map like River Point, if the river water in the middle were turned into some sort of difficult terrain that lowered ground movement speed by 10-20%. I think things like that would be neat and could potentially add to the strategy and variance of different maps.


I like your idea and this has been considered, but for the time being there would need to be 2 seperate versions. Competition at hihg levels is already based on so many factors of gameplay, there are certain lines which a map-maker cannot, fortunately or unfortunately, cross. Speed reduction of units in certain zones happens to be one of those lines.
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Ketara
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States15065 Posts
August 27 2010 15:50 GMT
#31
I wouldn't be suggesting implementing something new like that and throwing it straight into a tournament, but it would be nice to give it a try and throw it out on Bnet, perhaps get a couple top rated players do a few games on it just to test the feature and see if they like it.

2 versions seems to be a good idea. I think it's completely ridiculous that you're only allowed to publish 5 maps per account.

I have no intention of publishing maps on my account, so if you need a patsy, throw me a PM.
http://www.liquidlegends.net/forum/lol-general/502075-patch-61-league-of-legends-general-discussion?page=25#498
Superouman
Profile Blog Joined August 2007
France2195 Posts
August 27 2010 16:18 GMT
#32
On August 27 2010 07:53 Ketara wrote:
For example, on a map like River Point, if the river water in the middle were turned into some sort of difficult terrain that lowered ground movement speed by 10-20%. I think things like that would be neat and could potentially add to the strategy and variance of different maps.

i would be so happy if this kind of thing would be possible in melee and not having to use "custom" mode to have these features.
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Channel56k
Profile Joined June 2010
United States413 Posts
August 28 2010 22:23 GMT
#33
On August 28 2010 01:18 ProTosS4EveR wrote:
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On August 27 2010 07:53 Ketara wrote:
For example, on a map like River Point, if the river water in the middle were turned into some sort of difficult terrain that lowered ground movement speed by 10-20%. I think things like that would be neat and could potentially add to the strategy and variance of different maps.

i would be so happy if this kind of thing would be possible in melee and not having to use "custom" mode to have these features.


Thats another interesting point...

Maps with any sort of triggers are automatically identified as "custom" maps in the system and organized as such. This is, of course, another thing wrong with Blizzard's custom game system.
"Do yourself a favor, and don't listen to me."
Ketara
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States15065 Posts
August 28 2010 22:43 GMT
#34
Couldn't you set up a "custom" game so that it would work identically to a Melee game? I guess I'm not sure what the problem there is, other than not being able to get Melee achievements on the map.
http://www.liquidlegends.net/forum/lol-general/502075-patch-61-league-of-legends-general-discussion?page=25#498
dArK.1
Profile Joined August 2010
8 Posts
August 29 2010 22:20 GMT
#35
I think this is a bit off topic.. but I don't find a better place to post this and I'm a bit desperated.... What I am supposed to do to start laddering on Iccup? I've dled latest map pool but when I click on "Ladder" it says i dont have installed any leagues?

Sorry and thanks for your time
United_Strafes
Profile Joined August 2010
United States10 Posts
August 30 2010 10:50 GMT
#36
Map article featuring the iCCup maps here.
http://www.gamereplays.org/portals.php?show=news&news_id=660721&home

Good work looking foreward to playing Violet Heights!
Meta
Profile Blog Joined June 2003
United States6225 Posts
August 31 2010 06:57 GMT
#37
River point is beautiful, I hope it gets popular. I'll definitely play a few games on it with friends.
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0neder
Profile Joined July 2009
United States3733 Posts
September 02 2010 05:40 GMT
#38
River point is awesome. Any VODs of Match Point or Sanshorn Mists or any others? Thanks!

I love the trees you use in River point. They seem much more realistic. I also like how they are placed near the cliffs.
Superouman
Profile Blog Joined August 2007
France2195 Posts
September 02 2010 10:21 GMT
#39
You definetly have to change the lightings on sanshorn sands and river point. too many people are complaining about it.
Search "[SO]" on B.net to find all my maps ||| Cloud Kingdom / Turbo Cruise '84 / Bone Temple / Eternal Empire / Zen / Purity and Industry / Golden Wall / Fortitude / Beckett Industries / Waterfall
hazelynut
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
United States2196 Posts
September 03 2010 04:37 GMT
#40
Hi Konicki - we've been testing more of your maps. River point looks good, but the colors make it hard to see your own units D:
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kickinhead
Profile Joined December 2008
Switzerland2069 Posts
September 03 2010 10:09 GMT
#41
So far my favourite completely new Map I've seen (favourite Map overall would be fighting spirit) ^^'

I really like how far the bases are apart, so you can't abuse early rushes that easily, with the Map being only 2-player and all...

I have some Problems with the Map though:

- The biggest Issue I have with this Map is the destructable rock near the Natural. Those are so easily abusable by VoidRays, who can just charge up on them and then attack the Natural. There shouldn't be a Destructable rock near any expansion and certainly not near the Main or Natural.
---> I'd recommend putting Minerals there which could be mined out by the opponent to create a new path into the main, like on Destination in Broodwar.

- Another thing that's kinda imbalanced is the great distance between Main and Natural: it's gonna be pretty hard for Zerg to connect the bases with creep. This fact and the destructable rocks make this Map a paradise for Voidrays.

- I also think the Natural is a bit too wide open - maybe reduce the space above/beneath the Geysir's a bit?

But besides that, I really like this Map! Good Job!
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Channel56k
Profile Joined June 2010
United States413 Posts
September 06 2010 16:11 GMT
#42
On September 03 2010 19:09 kickinhead wrote:
So far my favourite completely new Map I've seen (favourite Map overall would be fighting spirit) ^^'

I really like how far the bases are apart, so you can't abuse early rushes that easily, with the Map being only 2-player and all...

I have some Problems with the Map though:

- The biggest Issue I have with this Map is the destructable rock near the Natural. Those are so easily abusable by VoidRays, who can just charge up on them and then attack the Natural. There shouldn't be a Destructable rock near any expansion and certainly not near the Main or Natural.
---> I'd recommend putting Minerals there which could be mined out by the opponent to create a new path into the main, like on Destination in Broodwar.

- Another thing that's kinda imbalanced is the great distance between Main and Natural: it's gonna be pretty hard for Zerg to connect the bases with creep. This fact and the destructable rocks make this Map a paradise for Voidrays.

- I also think the Natural is a bit too wide open - maybe reduce the space above/beneath the Geysir's a bit?

But besides that, I really like this Map! Good Job!


Hey, i suspect your talking about River Point?

In any case, your point about the rocks next to the nat is indeed valid. I too would like a blocker there that does not necessarily allow for void ray charging.

As far as the distance from main to nat, i have thought about moving the main up a tile set, however, the close 3rd is a significant component in favor of zerg play.

Also, i like the mineral blocking idea, in order for an enemy to break it they would need to ull workers off their lines... interesting idea.
"Do yourself a favor, and don't listen to me."
Antares777
Profile Joined June 2010
United States1971 Posts
September 06 2010 18:39 GMT
#43
With the day/night cycle, will that cause lagging issues? I cannot play on Devotion because of lag even on lowest settings because of its fancy lighting effects.
Superouman
Profile Blog Joined August 2007
France2195 Posts
September 06 2010 18:42 GMT
#44
devotion is from prodig, not konicki
Search "[SO]" on B.net to find all my maps ||| Cloud Kingdom / Turbo Cruise '84 / Bone Temple / Eternal Empire / Zen / Purity and Industry / Golden Wall / Fortitude / Beckett Industries / Waterfall
Antares777
Profile Joined June 2010
United States1971 Posts
September 06 2010 19:30 GMT
#45
On September 07 2010 03:42 Superouman wrote:
devotion is from prodig, not konicki


I know, but my comp is shit and lags when playing on that map as well and was wondering if the day/night cycle would cause the same problem.
prodiG
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
Canada2016 Posts
September 06 2010 19:45 GMT
#46
On September 07 2010 04:30 Antares777 wrote:
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On September 07 2010 03:42 Superouman wrote:
devotion is from prodig, not konicki


I know, but my comp is shit and lags when playing on that map as well and was wondering if the day/night cycle would cause the same problem.

There's no day/night cycle on devotion and the lighting effects are about as minimal as I can get them on a night setting. I'm still trying to determine the reason why the map performs so badly for people with slower machines but I'm not getting very far :/
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Channel56k
Profile Joined June 2010
United States413 Posts
September 06 2010 20:59 GMT
#47
I am getting the feeling that trees are culpable.. im still at a loss for this however as well.
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prodiG
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
Canada2016 Posts
September 06 2010 22:00 GMT
#48
On September 07 2010 05:59 konicki wrote:
I am getting the feeling that trees are culpable.. im still at a loss for this however as well.

I'd agree, but there are more trees and foliage in general on Valhalla and it doesn't perform this bad. I've tried eliminating all sorts of things and I still haven't been able to isolate it :<
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RoieTRS
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
United States2569 Posts
September 06 2010 23:05 GMT
#49
On July 30 2010 03:28 konicki wrote:
Uros Island
+ Show Spoiler +
[image loading]



Zerg favored to the extreme.
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Antares777
Profile Joined June 2010
United States1971 Posts
September 07 2010 00:02 GMT
#50
I just played on River Point vs my bro.

LAG.

:'(
I need a better computer.
Channel56k
Profile Joined June 2010
United States413 Posts
September 07 2010 02:13 GMT
#51
On September 07 2010 08:05 RoieTRS wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 30 2010 03:28 konicki wrote:
Uros Island
+ Show Spoiler +
[image loading]



Zerg favored to the extreme.


Your certainly welcome to say that, but if you are going to, id ask that you at least offer some explanation as to why you think so.
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Channel56k
Profile Joined June 2010
United States413 Posts
September 07 2010 02:18 GMT
#52
On September 07 2010 09:02 Antares777 wrote:
I just played on River Point vs my bro.

LAG.

:'(
I need a better computer.


Well.. it seems this is happening with a lot of custom melee maps. It seems odd, but there are certain doodads that are simply not usable at this point and though it may be unusual, blizzard seems to have been drawing from a doodad pool similiar to the pre-launch pool. Many of the added doodads on launch do not appear in blizz maps.
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DannyJ
Profile Joined March 2010
United States5110 Posts
September 08 2010 05:48 GMT
#53
Alot of these maps look cool, but honestly there is too much crap in them. My computer averages like 12-15 less FPS on these maps than normal Blizz maps.
Channel56k
Profile Joined June 2010
United States413 Posts
September 08 2010 14:06 GMT
#54
On September 08 2010 14:48 DannyJ wrote:
Alot of these maps look cool, but honestly there is too much crap in them. My computer averages like 12-15 less FPS on these maps than normal Blizz maps.


I agree, a middle ground needs to be found.

This week, I am going through eliminating un-needed doodads that might be culpable for increased pressure peoples computers causing the slowdown.
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Dice17
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States520 Posts
September 08 2010 15:43 GMT
#55
Konicki the new day and night cycles on river point look amazing!!!

We really got to play on that map again sometime
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Antares777
Profile Joined June 2010
United States1971 Posts
September 08 2010 20:02 GMT
#56
On September 08 2010 23:06 konicki wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 08 2010 14:48 DannyJ wrote:
Alot of these maps look cool, but honestly there is too much crap in them. My computer averages like 12-15 less FPS on these maps than normal Blizz maps.


I agree, a middle ground needs to be found.

This week, I am going through eliminating un-needed doodads that might be culpable for increased pressure peoples computers causing the slowdown.


Thanks.
Channel56k
Profile Joined June 2010
United States413 Posts
September 10 2010 18:44 GMT
#57
Map Added to "Current Projects"

[m] Sungsu Crossing
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Antares777
Profile Joined June 2010
United States1971 Posts
September 10 2010 18:56 GMT
#58
I like the idea of having the naturals on a high ground ridge that is a straight path to each other on Sungsu Crossing. I also like where the XWTs are placed and how the island expansions are not very close to the mains so that Terran cannot fe there.

Nice job!
mrd33ds
Profile Joined August 2010
Djibouti30 Posts
September 10 2010 19:25 GMT
#59
Anyone know how to get these maps to play in SC2ALLin1?
mind control
WarChimp
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Australia943 Posts
September 10 2010 20:22 GMT
#60
These maps are fantastic :D Can we please get some of them on the SEA region!
Channel56k
Profile Joined June 2010
United States413 Posts
September 11 2010 18:36 GMT
#61
On September 11 2010 05:22 WarChimp wrote:
These maps are fantastic :D Can we please get some of them on the SEA region!


Warchimp, im happy to say that 5 maps are currently being sent to both EU and SEA servers. Ill update later this afternoon as to which ones they are.
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bobbingmatt
Profile Joined June 2010
Australia224 Posts
September 11 2010 19:21 GMT
#62
Wooooow, day night cycles! How long are they?
no
WarChimp
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Australia943 Posts
September 11 2010 20:22 GMT
#63
Thats awesome konicki!!! I can't wait to play them!!!!!
Channel56k
Profile Joined June 2010
United States413 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-09-16 12:51:05
September 16 2010 12:50 GMT
#64
Five maps were recently uploaded to the European Server!!
(see server map list on first page for details)

Special Thanks to Clément aka: TeToNN for uploading maps.
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Channel56k
Profile Joined June 2010
United States413 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-09-22 19:48:01
September 22 2010 19:47 GMT
#65
Added Lebasse Pass
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[image loading]


- Rocks removed from gold, added to 3rd ramp
- through low-ground path removed because of units ability to hide behind high ground xel'naga tower
- pathing completed
-islands moved closer to mainland

This map will be featured in next weeks IMS (iCCup Map Series)
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Bairemuth
Profile Joined June 2010
United States404 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-09-22 21:15:59
September 22 2010 21:10 GMT
#66
I played most of these maps last night and all of them were quite enjoyable, except for Sanshorn Sands. I thought the map design was great, but for some reason the map itself really hurt my eyes. Somehow the texturing / lighting makes it very difficult to see units and this caused a lot of eye strain. My opponent had similar complaints. Not sure if anyone else has experienced this or if this is a known issue.
Obscura.304
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
150 Posts
September 23 2010 00:17 GMT
#67
I've had the same issue with Sanshorn Sands. The layout is fine, but the lighting makes it impossible to see units when it's dark, and makes the circles around a selected unit impossible to see when it's light.

I haven't played any of the OP's other maps, but I'd recommend doing away with the goofy day/night cycle stuff. It seriously is annoying.
kickinhead
Profile Joined December 2008
Switzerland2069 Posts
September 27 2010 21:06 GMT
#68
@Orbital divide: The distane between main and nat is way too big. This will make it hard for Zergs to connect the bases and defend against any sort of early(ish) drops or air-units.
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monitor
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United States2408 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-09-27 21:28:47
September 27 2010 21:28 GMT
#69
I'm not good at saying things, but here goes talking about Space Rap
  • The center won't work in Starcraft 2 imo. This is because pathing has improved greatly since BW, so the only reason to avoid the center is if the opponent is turtling on his 2/3 bases. In this case, going around only puts you at the same choke point, and you've lost time moving around.

  • The HY expansion has no room to build turrets, making air harass unstoppable.
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Channel56k
Profile Joined June 2010
United States413 Posts
September 28 2010 14:34 GMT
#70
On September 28 2010 06:28 monitor wrote:
I'm not good at saying things, but here goes talking about Space Rap
  • The center won't work in Starcraft 2 imo. This is because pathing has improved greatly since BW, so the only reason to avoid the center is if the opponent is turtling on his 2/3 bases. In this case, going around only puts you at the same choke point, and you've lost time moving around.

  • The HY expansion has no room to build turrets, making air harass unstoppable.



Hey man, thanks for the comments,

In response I would say the middle during late game may be the least traveled path. They not only are the only access point to the opponents 4th, but the safest attack path to the 3rd and the only way to flank the middle.

As for the gold, air harrass for taking the gold is simply something one needs to put up with. If i put room for turrets there, its likely the only thing a Terran needs to do is put a PF there and call it a night. This is certainly worth looking into and ill ave to put some thought into it.

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Channel56k
Profile Joined June 2010
United States413 Posts
September 28 2010 17:48 GMT
#71
The map Orbital Divide was recently added to the iCCup October map pool.

In light of that i looked back and considered a lot of balance suggestions i had received, especially those concerning the nat distance from the main and the amount of small chokes.

For testing sake the new version will be played tonight in the IMS.
*note the increased space directly outside the nat choke, the widened top ramps/increased space, and the different main->nat structure.

Here are two images old/new (these images are also in the OP:

Old:
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[image loading]


New:
+ Show Spoiler +
[image loading]


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monitor
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United States2408 Posts
September 28 2010 17:50 GMT
#72
I like that a lot! A good way of shortening the distance without sacrificing the layout of the map.
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kariido
Profile Joined December 2007
Saudi Arabia179 Posts
September 30 2010 05:22 GMT
#73
After the most recent patch I cannot find any iCCup maps when I search for "iCCup" . The only way that I can play any iCCup maps is by switching the drop down box right beside the search box from "Blizzard" to "Recently Played" and load the maps from there. I play on the EU server.


Thanks.
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Irae
Profile Joined September 2010
Italy4 Posts
October 03 2010 22:18 GMT
#74
First things first: amazing work on these maps, from my newbie point of view.

One minor "rough edge" on River Point's graphics: the water around the two Xel'Naga towers is cut in a straight line along the edges of the pools, not sure if it was intended or not.

Thanks for the attention and keep up the good work.
Complex problems have simple, easy to understand, wrong answers.
Channel56k
Profile Joined June 2010
United States413 Posts
October 04 2010 13:41 GMT
#75
On October 04 2010 07:18 Irae wrote:
First things first: amazing work on these maps, from my newbie point of view.

One minor "rough edge" on River Point's graphics: the water around the two Xel'Naga towers is cut in a straight line along the edges of the pools, not sure if it was intended or not.

Thanks for the attention and keep up the good work.


Yes, the water was cut like that intentionally. Though overlap is seen when in perspective from the game. The overlap helps make it look more natural.
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fattydakid
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States8 Posts
October 05 2010 15:29 GMT
#76
I tried getting some of these maps off custom games and not really working, there any site we can download them off of?
Live and learn
Channel56k
Profile Joined June 2010
United States413 Posts
October 07 2010 16:19 GMT
#77
Map thread updated:

New images for Endon, Lava and Bal'shir textures (the community will need to decide on that one).

- Sanshorn Sands removed from iCCup pool
- Sanshorn Mists added to iCCup OCT pool and updated
- Sungsu Crossing added to iCCup OCT map pool
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Channel56k
Profile Joined June 2010
United States413 Posts
October 12 2010 23:29 GMT
#78
Updates

- Black Omen Revised (img added)

- Neo River Point image added
*changes*
- main closer to nat
- No longer rocks on nat back door (to prevent Void charging) / replaced by 3 mineral patches of 25 minerals each
- removed trees for performance and cliff pathing
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Nesphit
Profile Joined August 2010
United States62 Posts
October 17 2010 17:15 GMT
#79
I just had a small request, and was wondering if others felt the same way.

On many of your maps, there are waterfalls, and those waterfalls have sound effects (though sometimes only if you zoom in). This struck me as a little distracting and annoying, particularly because the sounds were so loud.

I know I could probably just turn down my ambient sound settings, but the effects seemed a little out of place.

Just a small gripe. Your maps are amazing! :3
Channel56k
Profile Joined June 2010
United States413 Posts
October 18 2010 00:07 GMT
#80
On October 18 2010 02:15 Nesphit wrote:
I just had a small request, and was wondering if others felt the same way.

On many of your maps, there are waterfalls, and those waterfalls have sound effects (though sometimes only if you zoom in). This struck me as a little distracting and annoying, particularly because the sounds were so loud.

I know I could probably just turn down my ambient sound settings, but the effects seemed a little out of place.

Just a small gripe. Your maps are amazing! :3


Im actually glad you pointed that out. I will look into a way of either lowering the sound emitters or possibly eliminating them.
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BoomStevo
Profile Joined August 2010
United States332 Posts
October 18 2010 00:32 GMT
#81
On October 18 2010 09:07 konicki wrote:
Im actually glad you pointed that out. I will look into a way of either lowering the sound emitters or possibly eliminating them.

Just double click the doodad and check the "Disable Sound Emitters" box.
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=158246 - My Maps
kariido
Profile Joined December 2007
Saudi Arabia179 Posts
December 11 2010 11:09 GMT
#82
Any updates on Black Omen? Looks very interesting.
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