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On October 08 2010 00:43 Alaron wrote:
iCCup maps aren't perfect and neither are blizzards. Most iCCup maps favor expansions and that is why I feel they are preferred, But demanding that everyone change to these maps is not going to change anything.
While this is a good point and is in line with Blizzard's policy of having less macro-oriented maps in the pool in order to make things more noob-friendly (yes, they did say that), the current map pool is not just "not perfect" it's plain bad.
ICCUP's maps aren't perfect and they're definitely more macro-oriented. But it's quite a giant stretch to say they're only on par (or worse) than Blizzard's maps.
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actually wish there was xel nagas on the maps. for istance one in the middle of fs. or one on each of match points central platforms. also
WHERE IS ANDROMEDA!
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hmm some of those maps are quite beastly
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I love these maps, but would love to see an SC2 Andromeda port.
That said, keep up the good work! It'll be tough to get these mainstream, though. 8(
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Are all these maps up to date on the server that match the pictures in the OP? I was dling them and cross-referencing and found notable differences.
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On October 13 2010 10:41 Drogith wrote:
Are all these maps up to date on the server that match the pictures in the OP? I was dling them and cross-referencing and found notable differences.
Yeah some changes have been made. I will collect all the new images and use update them on Monday after MLG DC.
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Hi,
When will the november pool be released please ?
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I read some 10 pages of this thread, so I do not now if it was mentioned in the other half, but I would like to see a monthly Featured Map in addition to the monthly map pool. This map should of course be from the map pool, just single one out each month. The idea is that a whole new map pool is quite overwhelming. And tournament organizers might have trouble selecting just one or two to enrich their map pool, but it is easy to just state that the map pool is the ladder map pool + the monthly featured iccup map. This has the added advantage that all tournaments which follow this route pick the same map and players can focus practicing on that map. And given how the custom map part of bnet works, this way it might be possible to keep the featured map in the top positions of the popularity ranking.
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On October 14 2010 20:38 Sirion wrote:
I read some 10 pages of this thread, so I do not now if it was mentioned in the other half, but I would like to see a monthly Featured Map in addition to the monthly map pool. This map should of course be from the map pool, just single one out each month. The idea is that a whole new map pool is quite overwhelming. And tournament organizers might have trouble selecting just one or two to enrich their map pool, but it is easy to just state that the map pool is the ladder map pool + the monthly featured iccup map. This has the added advantage that all tournaments which follow this route pick the same map and players can focus practicing on that map. And given how the custom map part of bnet works, this way it might be possible to keep the featured map in the top positions of the popularity ranking.
The idea is to start out with 10 maps and very slowly and carefully swap maps in and out. For example maps that have been proven to be balanced would stay in the pool while maps that are fundamentally flawed would be removed and replaced. After a few months there will be an obvious core set of maps that have proven to be balanced while other maps would continue to be in rotation until the map pool reaches a point when all 10 maps are nearly perfect.
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Always when I look at Gods garden, I see a Swastika in the middle. Maybe just because I am German, lol.
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Again, if anyone is looking to play some iCCup maps the SPGL has three in their map pool for Sunday's tournament. Check out the tournament tracker for information.
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On October 14 2010 19:53 hybride wrote:
Hi,
When will the november pool be released please ?
November.
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Any idea on how I can download and try this stuff out?
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On October 17 2010 22:18 pontiff wrote:
Any idea on how I can download and try this stuff out?
Create a custom game and search "iccup".
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Just to keep everyone updated the new map pool should be released on Monday and will be only 8 maps with 0 Blizzard maps. We will probably reduce it to 6-7 the following month following feedback. The biggest complaint we had form players is 10 maps is too many so that's why we will be reducing it.
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