I really like it. It reminds me of Xel Naga Caverns, but with a more interesting twist. I am worried that it would be to easy to defend the third by placing 2-3 tanks on that ledge, making you immune to any attacks on any of your bases shy of a full on assault.

Antares777

United States1971 Posts

June 02 2011 20:44 GMT

#150

This map is seriously amazing. Great job IronManSC!

SidianTheBard

United States2475 Posts

June 02 2011 21:15 GMT

#151

Amazing you only released this map 2 weeks ago and to see how far it has come. Also crazy to see this thread has 150 replies on it with people throwing out their suggestions. The map does look very well and I do like that you kept the manmade cliffs by the gold in because seeing them in game they do make it look much nicer. I think I was just basing my opinion on the overview which I didnt think they looked too good, but definitely in game they look much nicer. It's a bummer because I'll be busy this wknd so won't be able to play any sc2 so I can't screw around on this map, but come sunday I'll for sure give this map a try.

About helping, hey it's the least I can do, I'm glad you took some of my ideas and turned it into such a great map. Now since this one is complete, better start your next project and hey, I'll probably draw up some ideas for you in that one as well.

Good job, IronMan & Good luck with future projects!

IronManSC

United States2119 Posts

June 02 2011 21:48 GMT

#152

Thanks. My next project won't be ready for quite some time, but when I feel it's time to reveal it, I certainly will.

Hopefully now this map has a good shot at the CraftCup map pool entry

GUImperfect

Guam23 Posts

June 03 2011 08:02 GMT

#153

IronManSC
I'm here to say that your map is
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8/10 nice work

WniO

United States2706 Posts

June 03 2011 08:13 GMT

#154

the map textures still need to have more contrast. right now its hard to tell the main for the rest of the map, (besides the highground.) The easiest way to do that is to "outline" the map where certain areas have dark>light from the outside in.
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here, i chose dark textures on the outside followed by red to orange to yellow. dark > light. you can also do reverse or be original... but atm the map just feels patched.

always look to blizzards maps first if you want to learn. (they generally have the most polished textures.) and are easy to follow.

lefix

Germany1082 Posts

June 03 2011 08:33 GMT

#155

haha i have to disagree, blizzard texturing is 9 out of 10 times absolutely horrible. there are rare gems like district 10 but most maps look like the creator didn't give a fuck. combining styles that don't mix well, having sloppy transitions, etc.

Gfire

United States1699 Posts

June 03 2011 14:28 GMT

#156

I think it is very rare to find a user-made map that has as good of texturing as the Blizzard maps. They're professionals for a reason. I have to side with WniO on this one.

IronManSC

United States2119 Posts

June 03 2011 16:54 GMT

#157

I am just not seeing how or why it's difficult for you to see the main bases. They're clear to see IMO, and from what you're asking me you're saying I should reverse the texturing on the main, making it dark to light going to the middle?

Gfire

United States1699 Posts

June 03 2011 17:03 GMT

#158

I think you should just push the grass up right to the cliffs.

IronManSC

United States2119 Posts

June 03 2011 17:30 GMT

#159

I outlined the main with rock and grunge. Pushing the grass up to the edge only makes it look more blended with the other bases.

WniO

United States2706 Posts

June 03 2011 17:32 GMT

#160

well, you have the main at a good start,, it looks like youve lighted up the edges which is perfectly fine. (lost temple has a light>dark) its just that i think the map has too many of the same textures on all cliff levels. for instance if we look at steppes of war...
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Each cliff level has 3 very distinct styles. Temple like elevated bases, dark middle bog area and the naturals/gold areas have a nice plains look. Its VERY easy to tell what is going on in this map. if you look at the natural/golds the textures go from light green to dark green to dirt and is all done with great care. imo you just need to make each cliff level or area pop out more. (though you did a great job with the arcs surrounding the golds with the brown texture wrapping around.)