On October 11 2010 05:45 JTWStephens wrote:
Any word on what maps we're going to be using?

I'm really, really in favor of going 100% iccup maps and I think most players will agree.

I would definitely like to see some ICCup maps used as well. Maybe not 100%, but at least one or two.
Just let us know in advance so we can get some practice in...

MyLife

179 Posts

October 11 2010 00:02 GMT

#22

Righton guys, realize i didnt include a map pool. i will update it in about 20 minutes or less.

RyanRushia

United States2748 Posts

October 11 2010 00:05 GMT

#23

MyFail more like it amirite

MyLife

179 Posts

October 11 2010 00:12 GMT

#24

Updated the map pool guys, and calm down CryinRushia AMIRITE?

I put these maps in because #1 it will spice up the usual map pool a bit and hopefully everyone wont choose metalopolis every single round.

#2 I would like to go w/ nothing but iCCup maps, however it will be a hastle searching for them and hosting them and getting everyone to practice on them... some cuz can only rly practice in the ladder so all of the maps coming from a place not in the ladder might hurt more than help.

So yea i just wanted to change things up a bit, but also not include crappy imbalanced maps like kulas ravine and desert oasis.

If someone has a suggestion of a map that should be removed and a different one added, and everyone agrees i can possibly change it but for now the maps ive selected are the map pool so get to practicing fellas!

RyanRushia

United States2748 Posts

October 11 2010 00:17 GMT

#25

hahha you know it babe... seeya on the 30th!

MyLife

179 Posts

October 11 2010 04:20 GMT

#26

cant wait, hope it fills. if u guys know anyone around the area, give them the link for this, i need 20 people by the 24th, otherwise the date moves to the 13th of nov

trevf

United States237 Posts

October 11 2010 12:31 GMT

#27

Suggestion: First round by given to best costume!

Though I anticipate spending my halloween weekend indulging in deplorable activities this seems a healthy alternative.

Edit: I am taking time to consider this, I'd go for sure for the November 13th but would am thinking halloween weekend might be a good time to get together with old friends and I have a corporate retreat the weekend of the sat 7th.

Question about bringing PC: Wireless or ethernet communication?

MyLife

179 Posts

October 11 2010 14:15 GMT

#28

i believe, both wireless and ethernet are available, they just moved locations so i will have to call and make sure but im guessing he probably just moved his router from the old place too the new place lol so im sure its both just like last time.

JTWStephens

United States60 Posts

October 11 2010 19:35 GMT

#29

Gotta say, I'm kind of saddened by the map pool. I understand where you're coming from, but atm nearly every map in the pool is small and loaded with cliffs. And Lost Temple, really? No Xel'naga? No Scrap Station? Every game is going to become a 10 minute all-in timing push imo.

andrae

United States13 Posts

October 11 2010 23:16 GMT

#30

might show up to this but im not sure about playing in the tournament, ive skipped the past few new england lans you guys have done cuz ive just been too busy to play sc2 lately

RyanRushia

United States2748 Posts

October 12 2010 02:45 GMT

#31

hm so actually if my vote ocunts id prefer this on november 13th...

LazyMacro

976 Posts

October 12 2010 04:48 GMT

#32

I will definitely be there. I may be bringing others to play or to spectate. I'm not sure as of yet.

Drogith

United States1350 Posts

October 12 2010 09:32 GMT

#33

I didn't see mylife on skype last night. But I'll bug him today when/if I see him and we can see if there are any maps that don't seem too tilted to one side or the other.

JTWStephens

United States60 Posts

October 12 2010 11:30 GMT

#34

On October 12 2010 18:32 Drogith wrote:
I didn't see mylife on skype last night. But I'll bug him today when/if I see him and we can see if there are any maps that don't seem too tilted to one side or the other.

There are a few Blizzard maps. Obviously Metalopolis, but also Xel'Naga [ironically, both of these maps are in the iccup map pool - what do you think that means?]. I realize it'll take everyone a couple hours to learn a few iccup maps, but I mean hell, many of us are driving in from out of state and we're all committing hours of our time to the LAN, shouldn't we at least have fun, balanced games?

kxhai

United States12 Posts

October 12 2010 11:54 GMT

#35

What's with the terrible map pool?

trevf

United States237 Posts

October 12 2010 12:51 GMT

#36

Map Pool looks good to me... I see a zerg that doesn't wanna get cliffed on lost temple though

Miiike

United States141 Posts

October 12 2010 13:32 GMT

#37

Ack - trying to convince the GF to let me off the hook for this party to head up from Boston... Will know soon.

Scorcher2k

United States802 Posts

October 12 2010 14:19 GMT

#38

I'd say change the map pool up a bit too. Iccup maps would be awesome and if people want to practice for the tourny it isn't hard at all to find them.

Hasire

United States125 Posts

October 12 2010 19:21 GMT

#39

As a Zerg, that map-pool is absolutely terrifying in a Bo1, veto style.

As soon as Metal gets down-voted, I have no maps I would even want to play on.

Also, as to finding the ICCup Maps, just go into "Host Custom Game" and search for ICCup, they will come up right away.

NukeTheBunnys

United States1004 Posts

October 12 2010 20:56 GMT

#40

Ill give a tentative yes. I would love to go to a tournament, but at the same time, Halloween parties are awesome so I bit divided.