[Q][H] Any SC2 Maps Like This One?

Unshapely

140 Posts

November 22 2012 01:06 GMT

I tried to use the search function but it didn't bring any results.

Okay, I'm just trying to collect as many maps as I can which are symmetrically circular.

Here is a map I particularly like:
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Are there any similar stunning SC2 maps in circulation? Most of the SC2 maps I've come across aren't nearly as creative as the old Brood War maps. I'm looking for SC2 maps in particular.

EatThePath

United States3943 Posts

November 22 2012 01:13 GMT

Unfortunately you can't merge ramps like this anymore, and you can only use cardinal and diagonal directions. Among other things, the limits balance-wise on what you can do in an SC2 map (without severely departing from accepted standards) and a map culture so far that doesn't care for crazy maps means you won't see much of anything mind-blowing.

Unshapely

140 Posts

November 22 2012 01:38 GMT

So, there are no SC2 maps available that are circularly symmetric? Really?
This is a huge disappointment.

jcroisdale

United States1543 Posts

November 22 2012 02:06 GMT

How circular symmetry different from rotational symmetry,

Unshapely

140 Posts

November 22 2012 02:18 GMT

Well, most SC2 maps have an odd shape, they're not perfect rectangle, nor squares nor circular like BW maps.

I must admit that no BW map is perfectly circular, but I was hoping to find maps that contain, depict, hint, or are based within a circle. The picture I've given as a reference is a spiral, which hints towards a circular shape.

Pardon me if I coined a term incorrectly.

Edit:

Is it possible to make an SC2 version of this particular map? I understand that the ramps will have to removed, so I assume that is the only feature SC2 map software is incapable of replicating?

iamcaustic

Canada1509 Posts

November 22 2012 02:58 GMT

If you're looking for circles, this map by Semmo has some circular-esque design with the mains and other areas: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=381144. It's really more of a trick, though, with creative use of doodads. Basically anything terrain-wise in SC2 is on a cardinal or 45-degree angle. Ramps for certain cannot be done like shown in that brood war map.

Quakecomm

United States344 Posts

November 22 2012 03:08 GMT

Why not ask Blizzard about the possible introduction of ramp merging? I know it's a long shot but it's always worth a try.

Unshapely

140 Posts

November 22 2012 03:08 GMT

Looks quite good, wow that is really one of the better SC2 maps I've seen. I don't know why but I have a circle fetish.

Fatam

1986 Posts

November 22 2012 03:50 GMT

WAI NO CIRKLES IN SC2 MAP

EatThePath

United States3943 Posts

November 22 2012 05:51 GMT

#10

There's also this map, Titanic Arena, that is based on a circular shape but isn't quite so "radial". Can't think of any other strongly "circular" maps I've seen in the forums, although there are lots of rotational maps that are vaguely circular.