EPTMapmaking Links Compilation
A compilation of SC2 links aimed to help melee mapmakers progress in all aspects of mapmaking.
1.1 OFFICIAL TEAM LIQUID LINKS
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1.2 LIST OF MAPS
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http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/Maps
http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/All_Maps
Old Maps In SC2 General - [SC2 MAP] Tag
Mapmaker Map Threads
http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/All_Maps
Old Maps In SC2 General - [SC2 MAP] Tag
Mapmaker Map Threads
1.3 OTHER WEBSITES
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1.4 MAP OF THE MONTH
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http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/Map_of_the_Month
Map of the Month Organization
Map of the Month #6 - Season 1 Finals
Map of the Month #6
Map of the Month #5
Map of the Month #4
Map of the Month Tournament #3
Map of the Month Tournament #2
Map of the Month Tournament #1
http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/MotM_6
http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/MotM_5
http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/MotM_4
http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/MotM_3
http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/MotM_2
http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/MotM_1
Map of the Month Organization
Map of the Month #6 - Season 1 Finals
Map of the Month #6
Map of the Month #5
Map of the Month #4
Map of the Month Tournament #3
Map of the Month Tournament #2
Map of the Month Tournament #1
http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/MotM_6
http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/MotM_5
http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/MotM_4
http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/MotM_3
http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/MotM_2
http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/MotM_1
1.5 MAP ANALYZER
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1.6 ESV MAPMAKING TEAM
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http://www.twitch.tv/esvision
ESV TV/Twitch TV Korean Weekly
ESV Maps / etc.
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ESV TV/Twitch TV Korean Weekly
ESV Maps / etc.
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http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/ICCup_Maps
http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/ICCup_Mapmaking_Team
iCCup Map Team Update
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http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/ICCup_Mapmaking_Team
iCCup Map Team Update
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iCCup Refined Map Pool
iCCup Mapmaking Team & Map Pool
iCCup March Map Pool
iCCup February Map Pool
iCCup January Monthly Map Pool
iCCup Monthly Map Pool - December
iCCup Monthly Map Pool - November
iCCup Monthly Map Pool - October
iCCup Community Feedback
IMS, Custom Map Series - The Offical Thread
iCCupTV's Map Series (IMS)
iCCup Pro Map Balance Thread
iCCup Mapmaking Team & Map Pool
iCCup March Map Pool
iCCup February Map Pool
iCCup January Monthly Map Pool
iCCup Monthly Map Pool - December
iCCup Monthly Map Pool - November
iCCup Monthly Map Pool - October
iCCup Community Feedback
IMS, Custom Map Series - The Offical Thread
iCCupTV's Map Series (IMS)
iCCup Pro Map Balance Thread
1.7 TPW MAPMAKING TEAM
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http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/The_Planetary_Workshop
http://www.theplanetaryworkshop.com/
Current TPW Map Pool
All-Time TPW Map List
TPW Weekly Play-Session
http://www.theplanetaryworkshop.com/
Current TPW Map Pool
All-Time TPW Map List
TPW Weekly Play-Session
2.1 MAPPING GUIDES
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2.2 FORWARD-LOOKING / THEORYCRAFTING
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[D] 5/6 player 1v1 maps
[D] Base Vulnerabilities and You
Map Concepts Thread
[D] High-level design decisions
The "Perfect" TeamLiquid Map
Your Ideal Map.
[D] Do SC2-maps need more diversified expansions?
[R]What do you like to see in Melee Maps?
[D] The Spectator Factor
New Mapping Technique/Concepts for Melee
[G] Map Design Consideration Tips
An open letter on "balance" and maps
The standard set by blizzard maps vs what might be
[D] Base Vulnerabilities and You
Map Concepts Thread
[D] High-level design decisions
The "Perfect" TeamLiquid Map
Your Ideal Map.
[D] Do SC2-maps need more diversified expansions?
[R]What do you like to see in Melee Maps?
[D] The Spectator Factor
New Mapping Technique/Concepts for Melee
[G] Map Design Consideration Tips
An open letter on "balance" and maps
The standard set by blizzard maps vs what might be
2.3 BALANCE / IMBALANCE
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Top 20 current tournament maps data
What does a zerg-favored map look like?
[D] Are maps supposed to be balanced?
[D] What makes a map "Protoss Favored"?
[D] Reflection vs. Rotational Symmetry in (4) 1v1
Map imbalance, what aspects favor what races?
Map balance and design
[D] Theoretical map concepts
"Perfect" Map Symmetry
What makes a map balanced?
[D] Maps: Why is good good, and why is bad bad?
Maps that give advantages/disadvatages to races
Incentives to move out on the Map
What does a zerg-favored map look like?
[D] Are maps supposed to be balanced?
[D] What makes a map "Protoss Favored"?
[D] Reflection vs. Rotational Symmetry in (4) 1v1
Map imbalance, what aspects favor what races?
Map balance and design
[D] Theoretical map concepts
"Perfect" Map Symmetry
What makes a map balanced?
[D] Maps: Why is good good, and why is bad bad?
Maps that give advantages/disadvatages to races
Incentives to move out on the Map
2.4 OPENNESS / POSITIONING / DISTANCES / SIZING / SCOUTING
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[G] Range Indicator in Editor
Shakuras Positional Imbalance
Large Maps and the Zerg Guessing Game
The Close Spawning Position [poll]
Concerns about the big GSL maps
[D] Asymmetric Melee Maps
Scouting 6 pool last on a 4 player map
[G] A Case Study: Using Map Space Well
[H][D] Terran and long distance maps
[D] Terran play in bigger maps?
Zerg, Small maps, and Cheese.
[G] Positioning, Formations, and Tactics
Consequences of a Larger Map Size
GSL Map Position Stats
No close position?
The awkward third base
[D] Maps, too small? [replays, long]
It's not the unit, it's the map
[D] Map distances
[D] The Threat of Counter Attacking
[D] map size, compared to BW
Are games short because of tiny maps?
Rush Distance Comparisons
Shakuras Positional Imbalance
Large Maps and the Zerg Guessing Game
The Close Spawning Position [poll]
Concerns about the big GSL maps
[D] Asymmetric Melee Maps
Scouting 6 pool last on a 4 player map
[G] A Case Study: Using Map Space Well
[H][D] Terran and long distance maps
[D] Terran play in bigger maps?
Zerg, Small maps, and Cheese.
[G] Positioning, Formations, and Tactics
Consequences of a Larger Map Size
GSL Map Position Stats
No close position?
The awkward third base
[D] Maps, too small? [replays, long]
It's not the unit, it's the map
[D] Map distances
[D] The Threat of Counter Attacking
[D] map size, compared to BW
Are games short because of tiny maps?
Rush Distance Comparisons
2.5 SPECIFIC MAP FEATURES / SIM CITY
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New Map Mechanics (Supply Depots)
Maps edits: Neutral Supply Depot vs. Edited Ramps
[D] Null Space Behind Mains in Current Maps
Infinite Cliff Levels, Non-45° ramps, and more.
[D]Sim City vs Wall off. PvX
[D] Slight Map Imbalance: Slag Pits Ramp Concave
[G] Sim City versus Hellion
[G] A Smarter Protoss Wall-In?
PTR 1v1 Maps: Positional Sim City Imbalance in TvZ
[G] How Geysers and Refineries Block Pathing
a new standard in PvP the simcitychoke
[D] Maps with back doors. Good / Bad?
A quick question about Expo's
New Map Features in Pro Play?
Gold minerals in later, more balanced pro maps
[Mapping] Map components that couldn't exist in BW
Melee Maps Design - Do's and Dont's
[G] Terran wall-ins
[G] Protoss Wall-ins
Maps edits: Neutral Supply Depot vs. Edited Ramps
[D] Null Space Behind Mains in Current Maps
Infinite Cliff Levels, Non-45° ramps, and more.
[D]Sim City vs Wall off. PvX
[D] Slight Map Imbalance: Slag Pits Ramp Concave
[G] Sim City versus Hellion
[G] A Smarter Protoss Wall-In?
PTR 1v1 Maps: Positional Sim City Imbalance in TvZ
[G] How Geysers and Refineries Block Pathing
a new standard in PvP the simcitychoke
[D] Maps with back doors. Good / Bad?
A quick question about Expo's
New Map Features in Pro Play?
Gold minerals in later, more balanced pro maps
[Mapping] Map components that couldn't exist in BW
Melee Maps Design - Do's and Dont's
[G] Terran wall-ins
[G] Protoss Wall-ins
2.6 AESTHETICS
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3.1 PRO INTERVIEWS
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3.2 REGARDING MAP POOLS
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Analyzing which maps are vetoed per race
Which maps do you veto? Also a discussion on maps!
Poll for favorite 1v1 ladder map
What maps do you veto?! (poll)
Official GSTL Map Change Thoughts
GSL Custom Maps Info
Lack of Mappool Rotation
Your race, rank, maps thumbed down and reasons?
[Poll] maps you'd like to see removed next patch
[Q/D] The Current Maps
What do you think of SC2 maps
Which maps do you veto? Also a discussion on maps!
Poll for favorite 1v1 ladder map
What maps do you veto?! (poll)
Official GSTL Map Change Thoughts
GSL Custom Maps Info
Lack of Mappool Rotation
Your race, rank, maps thumbed down and reasons?
[Poll] maps you'd like to see removed next patch
[Q/D] The Current Maps
What do you think of SC2 maps
3.3 MISCELLANEOUS / NOTABLE THREADS
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[G] [D] Common Timings Spreadsheets
Dynamic Unit Movements, Your Thoughts?
New GSTL Map: Bel'Shir beach
[G] Basic Openings/Timings
[VOD] New Map & PTR Review from Pros' Perspective
A Critique of Balance Critiques
Map Collaboration Thread
Melee Map Testing
Mapping Skill Level
Is Zerg too dependent on map?
Custom Map Upload Exchang
SC:BW -> SCII Map Ports
SC2 Map designs
Dynamic Unit Movements, Your Thoughts?
New GSTL Map: Bel'Shir beach
[G] Basic Openings/Timings
[VOD] New Map & PTR Review from Pros' Perspective
A Critique of Balance Critiques
Map Collaboration Thread
Melee Map Testing
Mapping Skill Level
Is Zerg too dependent on map?
Custom Map Upload Exchang
SC:BW -> SCII Map Ports
SC2 Map designs
3.4 IN THE PAST / OUTDATED / BW
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Knowing how to make maps is great, but knowing how to make the best maps takes knowing how to play the game.
http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/Strategy
SC2 Recommended Threads
Practice Practice Practice!
