Announcing TLnet Map Contest 13 - Page 3

just a tip to everyone from a player pov before deadline:
- try to make each expansion location visually distinct from one another in some way. If the 3rd base and 4th base of players almost look like the exact same base, that's not good for quick perception and recognition. It's also a loss of potential aesthetics. Prioritize the mineral and gas layout above looks 100%, don't make a dumb switch to the mineral line just to make it different. But if you're using the same mineral/gas positioning and textures at each base with the same angles and everything, please try to make each area itself look different. (Noticing this issue with Acropolis 2nd/3rd and 4th/5th base, kindof annoying)
- make overlord pods stand out without tons of doodads on top or doodads surrounding it causing confusion. Doesn't have to be super obvious like a glowing 'here's the reaper jump' laser pod, but try to make it easy for zergs and players in general what's high ground and what's not