I know, it probably gets kinda boring...but has anyone of you (maybe by reading the horrid bnet-forums?) found out why Blizz INSISTS on creating their own, rather terrible, maps instead of just copy-pasting GSL/ICCUP-maps?

Yes, I know, both types are occasionally hated on even by the pros around, but overall the acceptance of these maps still seems to be WAY higher than towards the average blizzard map. It can't be the "noob"-argument, since the one, main thing a noob complains about, is being rushed. There's no denying it, bad players hardly ever complain about getting stomped in lategame by some combo, but complain about getting cheesed (hello 2-player-maps) or getting one-base-all-in-ed. Therefore this argument is out of the question, at the very least when we are NOT talking about super-huge maps like terminus.

Also, why can't Blizz make some sort of official "poll" where it's possible to vote for, say, one small map out of three, one medium-sized-map out of three and one big map out of three after having them online on PTR? Why do they continue to force their maps onto the community regardless of the feedback? I mean, they are capable of producing the most balanced RTS-games by far, they are not stupid/incompetent/etc. Also, making maps themselves surely must take MORE time than simply testing/modifying community-made maps. I simply can't find any logical reason why Blizz has so far only introduced one community-made map (tal darim altar - modified it to make it worse) and doesn't seem to show any interest in adding more.

QibingZero

2611 Posts

June 21 2011 12:05 GMT

#24

At this point there's absolutely no excuse for having ladder map pools without all the current tournament/league maps. You know, ones that are actually played competitively.

The_Templar

your Country52798 Posts

June 21 2011 12:11 GMT

#25

Crevasse and any 3 player map!

oweia

Germany83 Posts

June 21 2011 12:16 GMT

#26

Dual Sight and Crevasse!

ShnAndrei

Romania164 Posts

June 21 2011 12:16 GMT

#27

I personally think Blizzard created a few very good maps: Xel'Naga Caverns, Metalopolis, maybe also Shakuras Plateau and Typhon Peaks(except visuals). They are able to design good maps once in a while, but they clearly can't compete with ALL of the talented map designers in the world.

IMO, they should either hire some great map makers that proved themselves over and over again, or they should predominantly choose community maps for the ladder pool and only impose 1-2 maps of their own.

What I really don't understand is the reason why they want to introduce their own maps so badly, despite the wishes of millions of people. There has to be a good reason behind this stubbornness, but I just fail to see it.

andeh

United States904 Posts

June 21 2011 12:41 GMT

#28

Any of them, infact, ALL OF THEM 8)

Severus_

759 Posts

June 21 2011 12:45 GMT

#29

i will like every gsl map in the ladder cuz blizzard maps are pretty bad.Every map they made except metalopolis cross and up/down position are bad.

Papulatus

United States669 Posts

June 21 2011 12:46 GMT

#30

Seeing as GSL is 100% better at balancing maps than Blizzard is, yes for sure!

Dariusz

Poland657 Posts

June 21 2011 12:49 GMT

#31

they should add Crevasse and Terminus SE, it would contribute to inceasing the skill of ladder players, making 1 base play much harder and macro style more benefitial.
I hope the new maps are going to replace delta/slag/scrap, otherwise i would need more veto's...

Overpowered

Czech Republic764 Posts

June 21 2011 12:49 GMT

#32

Crevasse, Terminus!

Teoita

Italy12247 Posts

June 21 2011 12:50 GMT

#33

On June 21 2011 20:55 GoKu` wrote:
There should be different sets of ladder maps, 2. One casual The maps that are already in the pool. One Comeptitive having MLG/GSL/X league maps.

I don't really agree. As a casual player (diamond league, 2-3 games a day) i think that blizzard's map pool is far, far worse than gsl's. There should be one good pool, period. If you are one of the fabled "rush guys" and can't play a proper macro game, you are probably in a fairly low league anyway, so rush distances won't affect your play much if at all.