I think 4PL has quite a good mappool..
Steppes of War is removed, maps like blistering sands, lost temple , delta quadrant
are in the first few rounds if they are in pool and in the later rounds there
are balanced maps like meta , xelnaga played twice ..
Think this is pretty good, because no one wants to play on an unbalanced map
like Steppes of WAr or Lost temple in the later stages of a cup..

Btw i think 128 Grid for Tuesday is a little too less

sgehtIceH

Germany90 Posts

February 08 2011 17:29 GMT

#22

Really good idea. We already thought about this. Lalush started a discussion in our forum about the map pool. We will talk to certain pros about this topic. But in fact: When someone wants to post his opinion we will be glad about it. You can be sure, that we will read every single comment and discuss which maps are the best for balancing.

So if you have the intention to participate or watch intense matches feel free to join:

4PL Map pool discussion

Deckkie

Netherlands1595 Posts

February 08 2011 17:41 GMT

#23

I would like to play in these tournaments. I hope that there is someone that can help me with activating my "gameaccout" would really appriciate that

Ricedorf

Germany61 Posts

February 08 2011 17:56 GMT

#24

Go on "Meine 4PL" at the right then there is "gameaccount" at the top

Edit: HAAPpy Birthday !!

Ragoo

Germany2773 Posts

February 08 2011 20:40 GMT

#25

On February 09 2011 02:29 IceH wrote:
Really good idea. We already thought about this. Lalush started a discussion in our forum about the map pool. We will talk to certain pros about this topic. But in fact: When someone wants to post his opinion we will be glad about it. You can be sure, that we will read every single comment and discuss which maps are the best for balancing.

So if you have the intention to participate or watch intense matches feel free to join:

4PL Map pool discussion

Thanks for being so open for feedback! I left a comment about Map Pool changes in the thread (for everyone who can't speak German, I basically explained why they should use the ESL map pool

sgehtIceH

Germany90 Posts

February 09 2011 14:14 GMT

#26

UPDATE: Next Cup Thursday CCC #12

sgehtIceH

Germany90 Posts

February 11 2011 17:51 GMT

#27

UPDATE: Next Cup Thursday CCC #13

sgehtIceH

Germany90 Posts

February 11 2011 17:51 GMT

#28

UPDATE: Next Cup Thursday CCC #14

sgehtIceH

Germany90 Posts

February 17 2011 09:03 GMT

#29

UPDATE: Next Cup Thursday CCC #14
2011-02-17

Ricedorf

Germany61 Posts

February 17 2011 13:27 GMT

#30

I think the new maps for the next patch will
fix the problems about the current blizzard mappool
in near future..

Ragoo

Germany2773 Posts

February 17 2011 15:00 GMT

#31

On February 17 2011 22:27 Ricedorf wrote:
I think the new maps for the next patch will
fix the problems about the current blizzard mappool
in near future..

No way, the PTR maps all have the same problem as Meta/LT in close position (+ a bunch of awkward naturals) and should never be played in tournaments. If we start to use new shitty maps (that players have to learn, even though they suck) we might as well keep the old shitty ones.

btw, as far as I can see all the imba maps that nobody likes (Delta, Blistering, Steppes and Jungle Basin) are all still in the map pool? If so, thats pretty disappointing. If you don't want to add new maps, please at least remove these imba maps.

sgehtIceH

Germany90 Posts

February 17 2011 16:04 GMT

#32

Already we don't use maps like Blistering, Steppes and Jungle Basin are still inside the pool but we don't use them anymore for the rounds. Delta is only played in the very first rounds.

Next week we will present our new map pool. Inspired and created by the community. Hope everyone will be happy and cheering.

drooL

United Kingdom2108 Posts

February 17 2011 16:31 GMT

#33

On February 18 2011 01:04 IceH wrote:
Already we don't use maps like Blistering, Steppes and Jungle Basin are still inside the pool but we don't use them anymore for the rounds. Delta is only played in the very first rounds.

Next week we will present our new map pool. Inspired and created by the community. Hope everyone will be happy and cheering.

nice! i hope you guys let me cast the monthly final :D can't wait.

Ragoo

Germany2773 Posts

February 17 2011 16:50 GMT

#34

Ah good news

Sorry I didn't know you don't use them even though they are in the map pool ^^

sgehtIceH

Germany90 Posts

February 17 2011 16:58 GMT

#35

No problem ^^ We are happy to get this feedback from you. I can assure you that we do the best we can to increase the quality of our cup series. We are discussing possible changes every day. The more you participate in here and, even better, inside our forum the closer we get to your wishes^^. forum
When it comes to casting: I'm not the one to decide ^^ I can arrange meetings and stuff but thats it.

Ragoo

Germany2773 Posts

February 17 2011 17:34 GMT

#36

Keep in mind that ESL will announce their new map pool next week. Right now they have 7 maps in the pool (this map pool) and they will add two more. Just saying because of unity of the map pools in the EU scene

lobi

Germany12 Posts

February 17 2011 17:54 GMT

#37

just wanted to ask is there another stream beside from khaldor ? would prefer an english caster and would love if drool would cast the tournament too

Special Endrey

Germany1929 Posts

February 17 2011 21:38 GMT

#38

well - i was asked by many people to do the english casting (not everybody is that fluent in french or german) - so i got in contact with the admin. even tho it was on short notice i got told that i only will be allowed to cast the games in which khaldor (german cast) is NOT in - meaning i would not be allowed to cast the finals - so i decided not to cast at all

Redox

Germany24794 Posts

February 17 2011 21:55 GMT

#39

On February 18 2011 06:38 Special Endrey wrote:
well - i was asked by many people to do the english casting (not everybody is that fluent in english or german) - so i got in contact with the admin. even tho it was on short notice i got told that i only will be allowed to cast the games in which khaldor (german cast) is NOT in - meaning i would not be allowed to cast the finals - so i decided not to cast at all

Good decision by you, strange decision by 4PL.

lobi

Germany12 Posts

February 17 2011 21:56 GMT

#40

yeah can understand it. everything or nothing. bad decision from 4players in my opinion. Wasn't there some talk about that they wanted to get the tournament more international known ? Well hope that next tournament they change that.