TL Map Contest 6 - Finalists - Page last

On May 10 2015 19:07 -NegativeZero- wrote:

although it doesn't look like it, all the manmade high grounds are unpathable.

On May 10 2015 19:21 NasusAndDraven wrote:

Yeah its very confusing since they really look pathable. Pretty sure the map author has played way too much BW where 3rd level isnt pathable, so he forgot that this is actually a map contest for sc2 maps.
That said the lotv tank drop would be extreamly potent in dash and terminal. Bring 2tanks with medvac and siege them both on lowground. Then micro the other tank with medvac around enemy main, while other tank gives lowground suppory. Shame the tourney is played on hots.

On May 10 2015 10:13 SidianTheBard wrote:
(there was a controversy recently in a prominent hearthstone tournament regarding this very thing, and the winner actually ended up being a different guy because of a rule that no one knew about).

On May 10 2015 15:04 Fatam wrote:


Hmm I agree it's usually good to diversify with things like this which is why I submitted 1 standard-ish map and 2 weird, while also being different sizes.

However, I think saying people should blindly do anything (whether it's to put eggs in one basket or diversify, or anything else) is a lame/faulty argument when talking about a contest where all rules should be explicitly stated. This TLMC there was clearly an invisible rule: "Map has to have at least one weird feature like a main backdoor, or it won't be considered." I think most people will agree that invisible rules are BS. (there was a controversy recently in a prominent hearthstone tournament regarding this very thing, and the winner actually ended up being a different guy because of a rule that no one knew about).

If you were a suspicious person you might even think the invisible rule was created to make sure someone different won this time around, since several of the finalists last time around are extremely good at making excellent maps that deviate from standard a bit but not a ton. I am not one of those mapmakers so it didn't hurt me personally, but I feel for them cuz needlessly unfair things really suck.

I say all this even though I am someone who loves unusual maps, and I certainly don't hate this map pool. I just think it should be mentioned that the invisible rule is actually a big deal and shouldn't be ignored or swept under the rug. Some mappers likely did get screwed, and then you throw a little money on the line just to rub salt in the wound, and whew. Be transparent next time, guys!