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On August 20 2012 01:58 ihasaKAROT wrote:
The islands can be removed i think, the map doesnt need them

Really love the layout of the current version. The base flow is really good, imo. Gives you decent options, doesn't suffer too much from circle syndrome.

Arguably, the plains on either side of the center rocks are a little too open, perhaps a bit of a non-traversible cliff at either one.

As far as other balance quirks I have with it, the rocks near the islands overlooking the base, maybe add a small ramp leading to them.

And drop either some rocks or a neutral creep tumor on the island bases, I think Metropolis sets a pretty strong precedent regarding island bases in competitive play. But w/e, that can be added later, along with the depot, don't worry about it now.

Once you are finished withe the aesthetics, I think it could be a really, really solid map, imho. It for sure has come 1000 miles since version 0.0 so I'm looking forward to the finished product. Good luck.

On September 03 2012 12:17 shizaep wrote:
What I meant when I said "the rocks" was the high ground areas overlooking the bases that are near the islands but part of the mainland. I understand it is for harassment purposes but with no way to access it, it's somewhat Terran favoured. (think LT TvZ)
It's on the 5th/6th base so I don't think it will make too much of a difference but if you want to achieve the best possible balance, it's definitely something to think about.

On September 03 2012 12:51 shizaep wrote:
Yeah, theory is one thing but only the play testing will show what is imbalanced and what is not. As a zerg player, it definitely worries me a little bit but perhaps it can work out as a "tactical feature". That base prolly won't be taken until late game so perhaps the later tech like infestors/mutas will make the high ground negligible. But, like you said, everything will float up in playtesting. Anyways, gogo good luck with finishing the map.

On September 03 2012 13:16 shizaep wrote:
Dunno, the "custom maps" section of TL isn't exactly the most populated place. Many threads here, especially lesser known/amateur mapmakers only get a few comments. I think people here have dropped a decent amount of feedback. Just keep updating the map, bit by bit and and people will say something if they feel it needs to be said.

On August 18 2012 13:32 Coppermantis wrote:
Lots of open space in the center. I think it could use a little more chokieness around what I assume is the third base. On a different note, I like how you made the header with terrain. Cool idea, I might try it for one of my threads.

On September 04 2012 00:01 FlaShFTW wrote:

HEY THATS MY JOB!

really good map! i didn't help you on this one

On September 09 2012 03:41 RFDaemoniac wrote:
This has really turned into an awesome map ^_^

I would be willing to do some texturing and cliffing work on it. How would you feel about me changing slight things in the outline of cliffs?

On September 09 2012 06:15 EatThePath wrote:

I agree it looks good. =]