IMS, Custom Map Series - The Offical Thread

ESV TV

United States109 Posts

August 31 2010 14:54 GMT

After seeing so many threads dedicated to new maps on the Team Liquid forums we thought it was time iCCupTV threw their hat into the ring and tried to help promote some of these awesome new maps. I am happy to announce iCCupTV’s Map Series

iCCupTV on uStream! Next cast is April 5th at 8PM EST

Public IMS KOTH
Tuesday April 19th at 5 PM EST

The Event

iCCup TV has contacted some of the best map makers out there and is looking to host their creations in a series of show matches featuring top players. Once a week we will take three new maps from our very own mapmaking team and have high ITC and ITL level players be the first to spill blood on the shiny new terrain. Each week will have a king of the hill style event, so make sure and don't miss this!

NEW!: Now the IMS will be open to the public every other week for a Public KOTH!!! We will pull players out of our channel on the NA SCII server (channel name "iCcup". We will be looking for high diamond and masters league players for this. Just join the channel and join in!

The maps will be rotated during the event so all maps are played. The order they are posted in the thread might not always be the order they are played.

The Map Makers

Supplying us with all the awesome maps are some of the best map makers SC2 has to offer. Be sure to check all their threads for information on some of the best maps the galaxy editor has ever spit out.

Mapmaking Team's Thread
ProdiG's Map Website
Konicki's Map Thread
SUPEROUMAN's Map Thread

The Maps

Saw a map that you just had to play on? All the maps will be displayed here as well as information on how to play them on Bnet. All you need to do is search "iCCup" to find these maps!

Week 10 maps::
TBD

Week 8 Maps:
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iCCup Neo Avalanche by monitor
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iCCup Moletrap by neobowman

iCCup Testbug by SUPEROUMAN

Week 7 Maps:
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iCCup Europa by Grebliv

iCCup Obsidian Inferno by prodiG
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iCCup Princess Fortress II by SUPEROUMAN
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Week 6 Maps:
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iCCup Heartbreak Ridge by Monitor

iCCup Fury by prodiG

iCCup Grand Line

Week 3 VODS:
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Axslav vs Stalife - http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/8989081
Skyfive vs Philibird - http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/8989951

Week 3 Maps:
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Sanshorn Sands by Konicki
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Poll: Did you like iCCup Sanshorn Sands?

Yes! :) (16)

50%

No! :( (16)

50%

32 total votes

Your vote: Did you like iCCup Sanshorn Sands?

(Vote): Yes! :)
(Vote): No! :(

Devotion by ProdiG
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Poll: Did you like iCCup Devotion

Yes! :) (28)

85%

No! :( (5)

15%

33 total votes

Your vote: Did you like iCCup Devotion

(Vote): Yes! :)
(Vote): No! :(

Princess Fortress by SUPEROUMAN
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Poll: Did you like iCCup Princess Fortress

Yes! :) (34)

94%

No! :( (2)

6%

36 total votes

Your vote: Did you like iCCup Princess Fortress

(Vote): Yes! :)
(Vote): No! :(

Week 2 VODS:
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Silver vs Antimage - http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/8846447
Telecom vs Stalife: Part 1 - http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/8847459
Telecom vs Stalife: Part 2 - http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/8847874
Stevo vs HasHe - http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/8848281

Week 2 Maps:
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Crop Circles by SUPEROUMAN
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Poll: Do you like Crop Circles?

Yes! :) (48)

72%

No! :( (19)

28%

67 total votes

Your vote: Do you like Crop Circles?

(Vote): Yes! :)
(Vote): No! :(

Orbital Divide by Konicki
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Poll: Do you like Orbital Divide?

Yes! :) (59)

87%

No! :( (9)

13%

68 total votes

Your vote: Do you like Orbital Divide?

(Vote): Yes! :)
(Vote): No! :(

Starchild by ProdiG
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Starchild's Map Thread. (Go here for more on the map)

Poll: Do you like Starchild?

Yes! :) (39)

66%

No! :( (20)

34%

59 total votes

Your vote: Do you like Starchild?

(Vote): Yes! :)
(Vote): No! :(

Week 1 VODs:
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Joseki v Bubba - http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/8699782
HasHe v Whiplash - http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/8700178
Ryan v Destiny - http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/8701020
QXC v Antimage - http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/8701759

Week 1 Maps:
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Valhalla by ProdiG
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Valhalla's Map Thread. (Go here for more on the map)

Poll: Did you like iCCup Vahalla?

Yes (45)

79%

No (12)

21%

57 total votes

Your vote: Did you like iCCup Vahalla?

(Vote): Yes
(Vote): No

Sanshorn Mist by Konicki
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Sanshorn Mist Map Thread. (Go here for more on the map)

Poll: Did you like iCCup Sanshorn Mists?

Yes (46)

85%

No (8)

15%

54 total votes

Your vote: Did you like iCCup Sanshorn Mists?

(Vote): Yes
(Vote): No

Aztec by Protoss4Ever
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Poll: Did you like iCCup Aztec?

No (29)

58%

Yes (21)

42%

50 total votes

Your vote: Did you like iCCup Aztec?

(Vote): Yes
(Vote): No

The Players

All players will be high level iCCup TV Challenge and iCCup TV League competitors or any other skilled opponents we think are worthy of being some of the first to battle on these maps. Each week will have 4 BO3s and 8 players. Please don't use the thread to ask to play.

Questions or comments? Feel free to post them!

Diamond

United States10796 Posts

August 31 2010 14:59 GMT

Players who are in the ITL, or just general high level players (you know who you are, I should know and have spoken to you before) please PM me if you would like to play tonight.

LineEmUp

Canada68 Posts

August 31 2010 14:59 GMT

looking forward to this.

dimfish

United States663 Posts

August 31 2010 15:21 GMT

I'm excited for this too! If you want to see community maps in tournaments, tell everyone you know to tune into these.

Diamond

United States10796 Posts

August 31 2010 15:34 GMT

Whoops hit quote instead of Edit..... Starts at 9PM EST tonight.

Alou

United States3748 Posts

August 31 2010 17:16 GMT

I'll try and tune in some. Always nice to see these new maps.

CagedMind

United States506 Posts

August 31 2010 22:21 GMT

Why is it only maps from iccup team?

Superouman

France2195 Posts

August 31 2010 22:23 GMT

Because this is an iccup event

Oh just noticed that it's now 9PM, i won't be able to watch the even anymore. That means 3AM for me : |

ESV TV

United States109 Posts

August 31 2010 22:49 GMT

Aww :[ there will be vods though

RyanRushia

United States2748 Posts

September 01 2010 00:53 GMT

#10

a zerg fiesta eh?

Alou

United States3748 Posts

September 01 2010 01:24 GMT

#11

Ground Xero is a good map. Except for that center with the fail destructible.

prodiG

Canada2016 Posts

September 01 2010 04:12 GMT

#12

On September 01 2010 10:24 Alou wrote:
Ground Xero is a good map. Except for that center with the fail destructible.

I'm trying to fix it right now... I have *no* idea why you can't click it :/

monitor

United States2404 Posts

September 01 2010 04:30 GMT

#13

Nice maps guys! The designs are solid and creative, should be fun to play on. These maps are far above the standard for current melee maps. Looking forward to seeing the games!

I've got some small feedback on the maps-
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I feel like on River Point the expansions are really far apart, but the map design looks really really good. Maybe move the main's choke a bit closer to the main? Maybe consider connecting the HY's high-ground to the 4th's high-ground? Also, the bright green light was kinda annoying

On Triforce, I noticed a couple siege tanks can dominate the middle. Rush distances seem too short, and expansions are too limited. Possible enlarge the entire map? For example, if you want a third, you take the HY that is not inbetween you and your opponent. If your opponent wants a third too, I can't see both players staying on their own side of the center to defend their respective HY expos. Expanding to the other main puts your main and natural at too much of a risk I think. I also feel like the center Xel'Naga shouldn't be there, because it sees too much of the center.

On Ground Xero, I like the layout of the expansions. Sometimes I wish the center Xel'Naga/Destro. rocks should just be destro. rocks because you can see all the flank routes with the 3 towers.

Devotion and Ground Xero had unplayable lag