So, I initially thought that maps are terrible for macro protoss style (third base is hard to take). Is this still the notion?

Edit: Can we get pro's to comment on maps just like on those balance changes articles?

The_Templar

your Country52797 Posts

March 27 2014 01:38 GMT

#102

On March 27 2014 10:24 Psione wrote:

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We often get feedback of both types on this map. I just posted a more detailed explanation on our thought process for keeping Alterzim Stronghold in the map pool.

2014 Ladder Season 2 - 1v1 Map Discussion

Thanks for this. Good read

aZealot

New Zealand5447 Posts

March 27 2014 02:00 GMT

#103

On March 27 2014 10:24 Psione wrote:

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Heard you became a Community Manager, Psione. Good to see you posting on TL too.

Thanks for the information and welcome to TL.

isaachukfan

Canada785 Posts

March 27 2014 02:06 GMT

#104

If only outboxer replaced altezerim+a community map...
also, if Polar night has been in the map pool for too long, why is frost still there, I'm sure there's plenty of good 4p maps that could replace it?

But I can't complain too much, these new maps look really good! (I especially like Sejong)

Good job Blizz!

Garnet

Vietnam9021 Posts

March 27 2014 02:23 GMT

#105

wow 4 new maps. Also very glad the old maps are out. I have nothing to complain.

Kevin_Sorbo

Canada3217 Posts

March 27 2014 02:44 GMT

#106

Map pool is gonna rock next season. will definitely incite me to play more games!

starslayer

United States696 Posts

March 27 2014 03:00 GMT

#107

lol keeping the only two maps i veto lol looks fun and i could try out frost its not that bad for mech just a little bit harder. cant wait will be fun to play on new maps.

Arceus

Vietnam8333 Posts

March 27 2014 03:05 GMT

#108

now thats gj by Blizzard. I like that all four 2p maps with similar 3-base setup are gone. Overgrowth comes across as super standard but theres only one of them this time so it's fine. Merry-Go-Round is extremely welcomed. King Sejon rocks. We needs more innovation in map design really

lichter

1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts

March 27 2014 03:07 GMT

#109

Merry-go-round would be better if the map suddenly spins every 5 minutes so that players need to reorient themselves with directions

vult

United States9400 Posts

March 27 2014 03:10 GMT

#110

These maps are probably some of the more interesting maps that I have seen in recent seasons, cannot wait to play some games on them!

iamcaustic

Canada1509 Posts

March 27 2014 03:21 GMT

#111

On March 27 2014 10:24 Psione wrote:

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:0 Oh my goodness, a Blue on TL! Welcome Psione.

stuchiu

Fiddler's Green42661 Posts

March 27 2014 04:03 GMT

#112

Seed vs Rogue was the best game ever played on Alterzim. Too bad he died to Daedulus.

Ansinjunger

United States2451 Posts

March 27 2014 04:38 GMT

#113

I really like this map pool. I can see people vetoing one or two, but not running out of vetoes. Maps need more interesting features, and if they won't do like Shoutcraft clan wars (which might be a bit much for ladder), I want some variety while playing and fewer Daybreak clones.

That said, Polar Night was "interesting" and I'm glad it's gone. I liked Yeonsu though. I had to veto Daedalus. The ramp was just too far from the command center--a complete nightmare. Once things start to fall apart, it felt nearly impossible to stabilize.

slytown

Korea (South)1411 Posts

March 27 2014 05:04 GMT

#114

Merry go round looks nuts to play on but i like overgrown the best.

HeyImFinn

United States250 Posts

March 27 2014 05:08 GMT

#115

Finally! Polar Night and Heavy Rain are gone! Good job, Blizzard. But I would have much rather seen Outboxer, instead of King Sejong Station.

wishr

Russian Federation262 Posts

March 27 2014 05:11 GMT

#116

Too many stations coming

Anyway, i feel pretty satisfied with the new map pool.

Incognoto

France10239 Posts

March 27 2014 05:29 GMT

#117

Doesn't King Sejong Station make Protoss cry? That third looks so exposed.

hansonslee

United States2027 Posts

March 27 2014 05:32 GMT

#118

Why is Polar Night gone while Alterzinm stays???

EDIT: Whoops. Nvm. Got confused with Frost. xD

Shellshock

United States97276 Posts

March 27 2014 05:34 GMT

#119

Very interesting to see a 3 player map finally added. I think they made some good choices with the map pool and I agree with the people that are happy to see a lot of blink friendly maps removed. Hopefully it will also help facilitate some differences in game play in the pro scene too