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On January 06 2011 12:12 Crankenstein wrote:
@forelmashi.
What's the point to the ring of high yield minerals around the central xel naga?
Hi,
1) to make expanding the game towards the center more tempting and viable for more exciting gameplay
2) for decoration
the gasses are also high yield. it may not be obvious without testing in game but you can place town halls on either side of the minerals, to choose if you want 1 or 2 gasses or none.
unfortunately workers harvesting minerals will keep looking for nearby patches even though they are far away from the town hall which makes it somewhat awkward but that's not something I want to attempt correcting for the time being. (because I like the positions)
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On January 05 2011 17:44 iGrok wrote:
I'll take one update this month. In the future, no updates. We test them as they come in, and testing the same map twice is >.>
Good to know. Thanks for bending the rules this month. I'll make sure never to do it again. I'll send you the updated map tonight. Thanks again.
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Arrghh, I can't hold it much longer. So anxious... T_T, move final date to today plz  .
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hkarn - 882
Zerg
1700 diamond.
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Hard to judge playability from just seeing them, but graphically, a lot of maps in this thread look insanely nice.
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Heusa.830
Zerg
Diamond 2900+
Awesome idea and great looking maps so far.
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On January 07 2011 00:41 Krallin wrote:
Hard to judge playability from just seeing them, but graphically, a lot of maps in this thread look insanely nice.
A lot of the posted maps have a link to their map threads with in-depth decriptions and analysis.
Make sure to check them out.
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BIG EDIT.
Relic actually cannot be submitted for the contest. Sorry.
Snow Day (Click for Thread)
+ Show Spoiler +
Author: Me.
Description:
Snow Day is automatically awesome because there is snow. It's undeniable. Now, onto the gameplay. Expansions are positioned away from your enemy in such a way that it resembles Ride of Valkyries, but less Zerg favored. There is one high yield expansion and one nine mineral two gas expansion in the center. The thirds are an extension of the mains and are guarded by DRs. So, another perspective of this map would be a better Blistering Sands. I could go on about it, but why don't you play on it to learn the most about this map.
The LoSBs between the third and main are not present in the current version.
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VTWhiplash.457
protoss
diamond 2900+
observer mars
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Glad to see VT participating!
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On January 07 2011 11:20 iGrok wrote:
Glad to see VT participating!
Pick Beneath the Ice and Heights imo ^^ those 2 maps I actually bothered to look at in game!
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Surtur Caldera
![[image loading]](http://imgur.com/IKuMv.jpg)
Author: Burfreezy
A volcanic rift splits the map down the middle between the two players, making it more difficult for a ground army to try and control both sides. The only places a ground army can cross from east/west or vice versa is right outside one of the mains. An island in the rift holds a gold expo blocked by rocks which is difficult to hold. Each base has 2 entrances, one blocked by rocks.
Map Forum Thread
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23 entries so far
*crosses fingers*
I just want to see my map played!
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Dark Colossus
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/jj7z9l.jpg)
High Resolution: here
Author: LunarC
A hulking relic floats through the void. Air units can benefit from the dead space next to the main behind the close third. There are multiple push paths and destructible rocks open up the map further as the game progresses. Expansions should be chosen carefully according to what sectors of the map the player wishes to control.
Map Forum Thread
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Twisted Meadows XE
![[image loading]](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zZn3BwjLi4g/TSc4Wm1KXWI/AAAAAAAAAa8/exMPGPCSdv0/s1600/Terrain%2B007.jpg)
Author: OutsiderXE
It is a four player map designed with 1on1 in mind on the Aiur setting. The natural expansions are easily defended but hidden paths and destructible rocks may provide attack oppurtunities for enemy players. Island expansions provide additional resources. A single Xel'Naga Watchtower is overlooking the central battlefield. Map layout is based on original WC3 map.
Map Blog Site with more screenshots (Unfortunately no Teamliquid thread because I just registered here)
You can find this map on EU-Battle.net by searching for 'Twisted Meadows XE'.
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wow very nicely done. as a wc3 player i can appreciate it especially :D
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Shit this is a lot of last minute entries lol. We require more players!
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hey guys, it says it's already january 8th on my post. Was I too late?  (((
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On January 08 2011 01:32 OutsiderXE wrote:hey guys, it says it's already january 8th on my post. Was I too late? (((
Let me check with the other judges, but it looks like the timestamp on the received map file by e-mail is Jan 7. You mean your post on TL has Jan 8, right?
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EPT![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/vilyY.jpg)
