EPTSeason 4 Ladder Map Pool: Voting Begins! - Page 37
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SpikeStarcraft
Germany2095 Posts
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althaz
Australia1001 Posts
On October 14 2014 07:49 SpikeStarcraft wrote: I dont know why Cloud Kingdom was so popular. Totally not looking forward to Blink allins, tempest and broodlords. Probably because it was quite balanced. It allowed a lot of different play-styles (Protoss and Terran could both either apply early pressure or early expand safely, Zerg could either macro up or try to prevent the third) and promoted multi-tasking (multi-pronged drops for example were quite powerful). It also had a sizable defender's advantage, meaning falling behind didn't spell instant death. Plus we saw some of the greatest games of all time on it because although there were plenty of expansions, later ones forced you to be quite spread out, opening up harassment opportunities or to expand towards your opponent, forcing constant conflict. Definitely the best map we've had in SC2 so far. | ||
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starslayer
United States696 Posts
On October 14 2014 07:42 geokilla wrote: Soul Train is pretty good against Terran too. I don't understand why Protoss doesn't use it more against Terran. IMO its actually the one allin i dont mind facing vs toss. ez to scout,and really only one stop to worry about your front so a couple bunkers and repairs and once you get meds is over. i actually find my self smiling when i see a immortal allins. obv i haven't stopped every single one but again IMO ez to hold. and if were talking about ohana its even better they have to go up a ramp, say on overgrowth then a little harder. | ||
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starslayer
United States696 Posts
On October 14 2014 08:27 althaz wrote: Probably because it was quite balanced. It allowed a lot of different play-styles (Protoss and Terran could both either apply early pressure or early expand safely, Zerg could either macro up or try to prevent the third) and promoted multi-tasking (multi-pronged drops for example were quite powerful). It also had a sizable defender's advantage, meaning falling behind didn't spell instant death. Plus we saw some of the greatest games of all time on it because although there were plenty of expansions, later ones forced you to be quite spread out, opening up harassment opportunities or to expand towards your opponent, forcing constant conflict. Definitely the best map we've had in SC2 so far. cant agree more, saw this post and remember a lot of fun games myself, you can go mech or bio as terran aggro or defensive depending on third you take, zerg can go muta bane, or roach hydra and feel comfortable, and toss can macro,pressure ,allin and great FF map. all in all fun map can't wait to see todays meta on it (besides SH lol can you see nat to third omg..with good creep). | ||
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[UoN]Sentinel
United States11320 Posts
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Meavis
Netherlands1300 Posts
On October 14 2014 08:27 althaz wrote: Probably because it was quite balanced. It allowed a lot of different play-styles (Protoss and Terran could both either apply early pressure or early expand safely, Zerg could either macro up or try to prevent the third) and promoted multi-tasking (multi-pronged drops for example were quite powerful). It also had a sizable defender's advantage, meaning falling behind didn't spell instant death. Plus we saw some of the greatest games of all time on it because although there were plenty of expansions, later ones forced you to be quite spread out, opening up harassment opportunities or to expand towards your opponent, forcing constant conflict. Definitely the best map we've had in SC2 so far. keyword | ||
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LoneYoShi
France1348 Posts
On October 14 2014 06:53 [PkF] Wire wrote: Indeed you're not, I always thought that map would be one of the only really early maps that would be worth a try in the modern meta. The only attack path will probably end up being a problem in some circumstances but overall I'm pretty sure this would make a solid map. I voted for Shakuras Plateau as well... | ||
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LoneYoShi
France1348 Posts
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Zheryn
Sweden3653 Posts
On October 14 2014 06:10 SatedSC2 wrote: I open with a standard MSC expand and I can have 3 Immortals and a bunch of Sentries ready by about ~8:45. 7 Gateways. I imagine if you open with a Nexus/Gate or Gate/Nexus then you can hit with a similar (if not faster) timing-attack. Hydralisks are not the answer to Soul Train builds unless the Protoss opens 3/4 Gate pressure -> Soul Train. Is that on 4 gas? That sounds ridiculous fast opening with the least greedy opener! Got a BO/VOD or replay for that version I could look at?  | ||
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SatedSC2
England3012 Posts
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Zheryn
Sweden3653 Posts
On October 15 2014 00:11 SatedSC2 wrote: I'll see if I have any decent replays saved when I get home. I was going to post a VOD from a clan war were I used it to beat a GM Zerg on Overgrowth, but the Twitch channel doesn't have VODs saved T_T Ah that's annoying. A replay would be awesome if you can find any! :-] | ||
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Digitalz1
Canada72 Posts
 queens gotta mission down the ramp and around + you risk losing them if u take third at standard time??  | ||
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SatedSC2
England3012 Posts
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Mozdk
Denmark6989 Posts
On October 14 2014 07:42 geokilla wrote: Soul Train is pretty good against Terran too. I don't understand why Protoss doesn't use it more against Terran. Because it's not the same build. It is good if you hit in time. It's not great if scouted. And it's weak to a lot of early stuff. | ||
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Big J
Austria16289 Posts
On October 15 2014 03:10 Digitalz1 wrote: OHANA CONFIRMED ! i think this is a pretty fun map, not a fan of the rocks for taking a third as zerg vs terran gets greasy with hellion reaper attacking it early on queens gotta mission down the ramp and around + you risk losing them if u take third at standard time?? No clue how you should hold a 4th on Ohana against paradepushing. It was hard enough in WoL to take it after infestors were out... Also I used to Raventurtle in WoL on it. Dont want to play against guaranteed 5base Mech with only 5bases on my own. | ||
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Zheryn
Sweden3653 Posts
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[PkF] Wire
France24203 Posts
On October 16 2014 01:08 Zheryn wrote: Excited for what the next map could be! Been a little bit surprised so far.I think it could be TDA or Whirlwind, but I hope for Habitation Station or Bel'Shir! The same maps as me ! If Bel'shir could be in, I'll be so happy. Man, we should be pals ! | ||
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jubil
United States2602 Posts
On October 14 2014 15:52 LoneYoShi wrote: Btw, could anyone update the OP so it includes the results (which maps have been announced to be in the #Dreampool, how many are still to be announced, etc) ? I second this. We need a centralized location of the overall list, and there's no reason it can't be the place where all the discussion has already been happening. As far as my preferences, I'm still (desperately but probably futilely) hoping for Neo Planet S... | ||
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Big J
Austria16289 Posts
On October 16 2014 01:16 [PkF] Wire wrote: The same maps as me ! If Bel'shir could be in, I'll be so happy. Man, we should be pals !Make it B'S Beach and I'm in. :-) | ||
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Zheryn
Sweden3653 Posts
What does this MEAN!?! Habitation Station, Scarlett vs Bomber, pls... | ||
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