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Team Liquid Map Contest #15

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May 21st, 2021 16:24 GMT
TLMC14
Welcome to TeamLiquid Map Contest #15!

Thanks to our friends at ESL and Shopify, TLMC will continue to be the primary pipeline for new maps in competitive StarCraft II. Blizzard are continuing their commitment to TLMC as well, doing QA for maps and making sure they are ladder-ready.

Now that Shopify and TLO are on board, it seems appropriate to test the map-making community's creativity. TLMC #15 features a creative/freestyle category which challenges map-makers to push the boundaries of competitive map design. Also, we are looking to shake things up in a big way and reintroduce maps with three or more starting positions.

*The tournament schedule and prize pool have been adjusted according to the June 2nd update from ESL.


Changelog

  • Submissions have been reduced to 5 maps per map-maker.
  • Instead of giving map-makers a specific feature to focus on, we've added a "Freestyle" category (similar to the "New" category from previous TLMC's). We want to give map-makers a much broader canvas to express themselves on.
  • Reintroducing maps with three or more starting positions: ESL is interested in reintroducing maps with 3+ starting positions to the competitive 1v1 map pool, and a concerted effort will be made to include such maps among the sixteen finalists. The four "Judges' Picks" will EXPLICITLY be reserved for such maps.
  • Inhibitor Zone Generator and Accelerator Zone Generator can now be used in all categories. Use these features carefully, to ensure that they are consistent with the intent of the specific category and synergize with overall gameplay.
  • Reminder: We are keeping the reduced "Average rush distance" and "Playable map dimensions" values from TLMC #14. Over the last few contests, we've noticed a trend toward larger maps. We still feel there is plenty of potential for high-quality maps to be created on the 'small' side of the spectrum, and have kept the reduced values from the previous TLMC. Ultimately, these are just suggested values, and it's up to each individual map-maker to decide what map size fits their vision best.

Easing Restrictions

Maps With Three or More Starting Positions

While maps with three or more starting positions were not technically banned in previous contests, TLMC judges typically adhered to the norms of the competitive scene and focused solely on two-player maps. This resulted in what was effectively a 'soft-ban' on non-two-player maps.

ESL is interested in reintroducing maps with 3+ starting positions to competitive 1v1 play. In order to encourage map-makers to submit such maps, we will be using all four "Judges Picks" (read "How to Submit Maps" below for more details) to include these maps among the sixteen finalists. Maps with 3+ starting positions can be submitted to ANY of the four categories: Macro, Rush, Standard, and Freestyle.

Up to Five Levels of Terrain Height Allowed

One of the latest features yet to see light on TLMC is the newly expanded Terrain Height. Because of implementation and gameplay limitations, map-makers will be limited to five pathable terrain levels. Depending on how map-makers make use of this new feature, future contests may see the number allowed terrain levels increase. In TLMC #15, this feature will be limited to the new Freestyle category.

Categories

Freestyle

  • Guidelines: Maps in this category explore new ideas for how StarCraft II can be played. This category is intended for unorthodox, outside-the-box maps.
  • Examples of features that might be included in this category:
    • Heavy or atypical usage of backdoor entrances with Mineral Walls/Reduced Mineral Patches.
    • Usage of Vespene Geysers as potential gates.
    • Inhibitor and Accelerator Zones.
    • Non-standard numbers of Mineral nodes or Vespene geysers at bases (Restriction: Values of each individual resource node cannot be adjusted)
    • Other strongly non-standard map designs.
  • Playable map dimensions guidelines (not full map dimensions): Map playable area should be approximately between 14,000 and 18,000. (Note: Not a hard restriction)
  • Examples:
    • (Wiki)Dasan Station
    • (Wiki)Golden Wall
    • (Wiki)Turbo Cruise ‘84
    • (Wiki)Korhal Carnage Knockout

Rush

  • Guidelines: Map favors early aggression and offensive play.
  • Average rush distance (main ramp to main ramp): 33 seconds or less. (Note: Not a hard restriction. Could be more or less)
  • Playable map dimensions guidelines (not full map dimensions): Map playable area should be approximately between 14,000 and 16,000. (Note: Not a hard restriction. Could be more or less)
  • Examples:
    • (Wiki)Kairos Junction (playable area: 120x140=16,800)
    • (Wiki)Paladino Terminal (playable area: 144x112=16128)
    • (Wiki)Interloper (playable area: 134x142=19028)
    • (Wiki)Defender’s Landing (playable area:150x130=19500)

Standard

  • Guidelines: Medium sized map. Players tend to have more flexibility on these maps to open with a wider variety of strategies and/or builds.
  • Average rush distance (main ramp to main ramp): 33-38 seconds. (Note: Not a hard restriction. Could be more or less)
  • Playable map dimensions guidelines (not full map dimensions): Map playable area should be approximately between 15,000 and 17,000. (Note: Not a hard restriction. Could be more or less)
  • Examples:
    • (Wiki)Blueshift (playable area: 136x136=18,496)
    • (Wiki)New Repugnancy (playable area: 152x120=18,240)
    • (Wiki)Cyber Forest (playable area: 128x148=18,944)
    • (Wiki)Catalyst (playable area: 136x144=19,584)
    • (Wiki)Overgrowth (playable area: 120x144=17,280)
    • (Wiki)Coda (playable area: 138x144=19,872)
    • (Wiki)Ephemeron (playable area is 132x148=19,536)
    • (Wiki)Triton (playable area: 144x144=20,736)
    • (Wiki)Simulacrum (playable area: 144x124=17,856)
    • (Wiki)Nightshade (playable area: 138x136=18,768)

Macro

  • Guidelines: A map that favors defensive play and encourages players to reach end game unit compositions.
  • Average rush distance (main ramp to main ramp): 38-43 seconds. (Note: Not a hard restriction. Could be more or less)
  • Playable map dimensions (not full map dimensions): Map playable area should be approximately between 16,000 and 18,000. (Note: Not a hard restriction. Could be more or less)
  • Examples:
    • (Wiki)Year Zero (playable area: 166x128=21,248)
    • (Wiki)Port Aleksander (playable area: 158x140=22,120)
    • (Wiki)King’s Cove LE (playable area: 153x148=22,644)
    • (Wiki)Odyssey (playable area: 152x156=23,712)
    • (Wiki)Blackpink (playable area: 148x140=20,720)
    • (Wiki)Ascension to Aiur (playable area: 160x132=21,120)
    • (Wiki)Acropolis (playable area: 140x136=19,040)
    • (Wiki)Disco Bloodbath (playable area: 148x132=19,536)
    • (Wiki)Eternal Empire (playable area: 140x140=19,600)

Features allowed per category - overview

Rush Standard Macro Freestyle
Mineral Wall
Rich Geyser
Inhibitor Zones
Acceleration Zones
3+ Starting Positions
5 Levels of Terrain Height

Restrictions

  • Maps can be submitted to one category only. Maps cannot be submitted to multiple categories.
  • No custom textures or Force Fields.
  • No custom data on maps.
  • The restriction on Renegade Missile Turrets remains, and this feature cannot be utilized for this contest.

Notes and Suggestions

  • Since the size of maps have been increasing over time, we’ve tried to re-adjust the “average rush distance” and the “playable map dimensions” values for the different categories to encourage smaller map sizes during this submission period.
  • The average rush distance and playable map dimensions are guidelines and not strict restrictions. For example, large maps that play out aggressively or small maps that promote long games will still be considered using the same criteria as the other maps in the category.
  • In a previous contest, when we introduced the Renegade Missile Turret map feature, we received many maps that utilized the structure in large numbers. We want to let map-makers know that maps or submissions aren’t required to utilize a high number of map features. Maps will be judged based on how well map features are used and how much they add to the map rather than how many are used.
  • We’d like to remind submitters that edge map distance has been steadily decreasing over the last TLMC’s, and this is a strong point of contention, it is recommended for maps to have a modicum of air space between playable ground areas and map’s edges.
  • Overlord high ground scout positions over naturals have become more popular in recent maps. We want to remind everyone that while these spots are still acceptable, they are not required, and we’d like to see a greater variety in how they’re placed.
  • When deciding to utilize a gold base, make sure there is some sort of risk associated with them. Otherwise, gold mineral bases with low risk tend to usually favor Zerg over the other races.
  • Be careful when adjusting the number of mineral nodes, vespene geysers, or rich vespene geysers at bases, especially in the main and natural, as it could impact balance between races and/or matchups.
  • When using air pathing blockers, avoid setting up zones that trap air units within them.
  • During the iteration phase of the competition (more on this below), small changes are often more desirable than large radical changes that dramatically alter the map’s direction.

Post contest map iteration

We want to give the map-makers an opportunity to edit their maps after the contest period to make any adjustments if necessary. Hopefully this will give the map-makers more control and a chance to make improvements based on any feedback from ESL, Blizzard, pro players, or the community at large.

After the contest, map-makers will be contacted by ESL in order to make improvements and get their maps into a ladder-ready state before each ladder season. For instance, map-makers can make small adjustments to the maps such as changes to Reaper ramps. Results from our performance tests will also be made available to map-makers who can use those results to improve performance.

Tournament Phase

Note: The default timezone for TLMC is Pacific Standard Time (PST). While countdowns and specific times will be converted to your local timezone PST will be used whenever we "just" use dates in posts. For example: the end of submissions is June 21st. So the deadline is June 21st at 11:59 PM PST.

Submission Phase

May 21st to June 21st

Pre-Judging Feedback
As with last season, we are giving map-makers more opportunity to get feedback from judges with the intent to allow for potential issues to be ironed out prior to judging. All maps that are submitted on or before the June 7th will be reviewed by members of the judging panel and feedback provided ASAP. Please keep in mind that maps with positive feedback or have had issues fixed as a result of this review process are not guaranteed to be selected for the Top 16.

TLnet Judging Phase

June 22nd to June 27th

Once the maps have been submitted they will be checked for quality and the remaining maps will be passed to representatives from the Team Liquid Strategy team and selected professional players/community figures for judging. If you are a professional player and would be interested in helping out, PM us. Together, the judges will trim down all submissions to a final 16 that will be used in the next stages of the contest.

Note: All submissions are anonymized before being sent on to the judges. Only the two main admins of the contest have access to who the submitters are.

Tournament & Public Voting Phase

July 5th - July 11th

Finally, the public will then vote on the final versions of these maps. Note that public voting only determines the final placing of these maps, that is how much money each map-maker wins. It does not directly affect which maps will be chosen to appear in the next season of ladder play. However, this is your chance to make your voice heard about which maps YOU want to be on the ladder.

In addition, the public voting phase will now run parallel with the tournament phase, in order to accelerate the schedule for maps to receive ladder approval. The tournament phase is extremely important both for map-makers and for voters. It allows everyone to see the maps being played by some of the best players in the world. We will work together with Wardi again for the tournament. Details will be announced separately at a later date.

Iteration Phase

July 11th - July 19th

The iteration phase has become a vital part for map-makers in TLMC. It gives them a chance to fix smaller issues that they may have caught during the tournament phase. Note that smaller fixes are often better than huge changes.

Last contest we introduced a finalists posts with more information about each map, which was well received. We will continue with the same format for TLMC #15. map-makers who make the top 16 will be given the opportunity to submit extra screenshots and link to YouTube or Twitch VODs of their map being played. We will also be collecting information about what they've changed and will mention the changes in the voting post. All this information will be sent out in a PM to the 16 finalists after the tournament phase.

TLMC Winners Announced

Shortly after the conclusion of the voting phase, we will present the final standings. After this, all sixteen maps will be considered for inclusion in the upcoming ladder seasons. After a rigorous QA session, the new maps will be officially announced ahead of the new ladder season.

Prize Distribution

Provided by Shopify

Thanks to Shopify and ESL, the prize pool has been increased from TLMC #14.

First - $800
Second - $500
Third - $250
Fourth - $150
Fifth - $100


In keeping with the most recent TLMC contests, map-makers will also receive $200 in bonus prize money for each map that finishes in the top sixteen.

And as always, all sixteen finalists will receive a Community Commander Portrait. Once you have qualified for the top 16, please message the contest admin if you do not already have the portrait.

How To Submit Maps

Submission Rules

  • Each individual map MUST be assigned to one category. DO NOT submit the same map to multiple categories.
  • Map-makers will be limited to five(5) map submissions each, with a limit of two maps per category. For example, you may submit two maps in two categories, one map in a third category, and none in the remaining category.
  • For this contest, the judges will pick sixteen(16) finalist maps to move on to the next stage:
    • Three(3) Standard Maps
    • Three(3) Macro Maps
    • Three(3) Rush Maps
    • Three (3) "New" Maps
    • Four(4) "Judges' Picks" - *TLMC#15 change: Reserved for maps with 3+ starting positions*
  • Judges may reassign a map to a more appropriate category at their discretion.
Unlike previous contests, Judges’ Picks in TLMC #15 will be explicitly reserved for maps with three or more starting positions. The four Judges' Pick maps will be selected through a combination of overall map scoring and discretion of the judges' panel. Judges' Picks will be made regardless of category, and consist of the maps deemed most deserving of finishing in the top 16.

Please PM your map file(s) to TL Map Contest with the below format by June 21st. Please title your PMs with the name of the map and keep all submissions to one map per PM. We'll once again be asking map-makers to submit more detailed information about their maps to ensure neither the judges nor the community misses any key features. Once your map has been received you will receive a PM back confirming that we have received it. If you have not received a reply within 24 hours, please contact us directly. We may also PM you back requesting missing information. Your entry has not officially been confirmed until any issues with the submission have been resolved.

If you want to submit a revised map for the contest before the end of submissions, please send us a reply in the original PM chain on TLnet. This to ensure there are no mixups in the submission process.

The map file has to contain:
  • A short gameplay description. There is a field for it with a limit of 300 chars. Suggestion for what to include in this field can be seen in TLMC #12's finalists announcement. This description will be used in the announcement of the top 16 maps!
The PM has to contain:
  • Map Name
  • A picture of your map. Please submit your maps with a standard 90° top down overview' do not use any angled or tilted images. Please mark start locations and describe any starting location constraints.
  • The size (dimensions) of the map
  • The map category you wish to enter with this map.
  • A description of the map.
  • List and describe any distinctive features of the map.
  • Point out any alternate resource or rock usage on the map. Describe why you chose to use non-standard numbers.
  • Main to Main distance: (in-game seconds using a worker from town hall to town hall)
  • Top of main ramp to top of main ramp distance: (in-game seconds using a worker)
  • Natural to Natural distance: (in-game seconds using a worker from town hall to town hall)
  • Any relevant analyzer images (optional)
  • A download link to your map

Entries not in this format may be excluded from consideration. Please do not send questions to the 'TL Map Contest' account; contact TLMC admin Waxangel instead.

Submit your map

FAQ

Q: Do I need to send my map file, or will an image or a link to my map on Battle.net be enough?
We want the map file for this contest, so a link to Battle.net is not sufficient. There will be a huge number of maps to choose from, so we will need to open many of them up in order to check for details that we can't find otherwise. To send your maps, upload them to a file hosting service such as Mediafire or Dropbox and include the link in your entry.

Q: How do I attach a map file or image to a PM?
The TeamLiquid PM system does not support attachments. Instead, use an external image/file hoster such as Mediafire, Dropbox or Google drive for map files or Imgur for image files. Please sent those links along with your submission.

Q: Can I enter a team map/FFA map into the contest?
Sorry, we will not be accepting non-1v1 maps in this contest. In the past, the Team Liquid Map Contest has occasionally allowed team play maps to be entered and evaluated separately from 1v1 maps, and some of these submissions did eventually reach the ladder map pool. However, we are focusing on only 1v1 maps for this contest. While we hope to hold a team map contest in the future, we cannot guarantee one at this time.

Q: Will the first place map automatically be included in tournaments?
No. A list of top maps will be considered by ESL for use in tournaments and ladder.

Q: Will any of the maps outside of the top 16 be included in tournaments?
While there is a very small chance for this to happen, it’s not to be seen as commonplace.

Q: How crazy can my maps be?
Maps need to be ladder appropriate. This means that features requiring specialist knowledge (rising lava, geysers used to block ramps, etc.) will not be accepted. If your map passes that test and complies with the guidelines above then your map is acceptable! Of course, if you are concerned that your map may not be suitable for ladder then please PM us and we will tell you whether or not it is appropriate.

Q: I’m interested in the contest, but I’m horrible at map making. What can I do to support the map-makers?
Post in their map threads and give them support, encouragement, and replays on their maps! Giving your favorite map-maker support will be much appreciated by the map-maker. Replays are especially valuable as it helps the map-maker align their design goals with the map with the reality of how people play their map.


If you have any unanswered questions please do not hesitate to ask them below or PM us who will be happy to answer them. Best of luck in the competition.
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Kantuva
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Last Edited: 2021-05-22 23:47:11
May 21 2021 16:21 GMT
#2
LETS GOOOOOOOOOOO

For any Mapmaker, which might have questions, just go ahead and ask freely here in the thread or PM me or Waxangel!

I'll probably edit this comment as people inquire on questions be it here, or in the Mapmaker's Discord server, so these whom are not there already, keep an eye out here ^^!

Wishing all submitters glgl!


_______________________

Questions:

- Are "Twisted Symmetry" maps (Shakuras Plateau) or, 2in1, 3in1 maps allowed?

Yes! They are allowed and the Judges Picks maps do count in favor of these type of maps (they count as multi spawn maps, just like normal 3p, 4p ones)

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- Can we get clarification about the chart saying "5 Levels of Terrain Height"? Does this mean that 4 levels are okay for other categories?

It is 5 pathable levels

Standard maps have 3 pathable levels, maps which fall outside the Freestyle category ought not use more than the 3 "standard" pathable terrain levels

Hope this clears it out!

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- Is using collapsible rock towers to destroy geysers/minerals/Xel'naga Towers allowed?

Currently it isn't (sadly)

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- Are unusual resource amounts at bases allowed? Imagine a main with two ramps, one leading to a 'pocket' expansion of sorts that is very easy to defend but only has 1 vespene geyser (and has an opening to a third though reduced mineral patches or destructible rocks), and one standard expansion that is fairly close on rush distance => riskier to take but allows for more aggressive play?

Yes, submitters are allowed to use different amount of Mineral Nodes or Vespene Geysers per base, but they are not allowed to change the specific amount of resources each individual node has (with the exception of Reduced Mineral Nodes, which are intended to be used exclusively as Walls)

That said, given the highly competitive nature of StarCraft, and how much of a pin needle the game's balance rests upon, the judging panel might not see with kind eyes to have maps which strongly alter the "accepted amount" of resources per base when it comes to the Main, Natural or Third bases, there are exceptions to this of course such as Neon Violet Square which had a half base as a optional "backdoor" Third.

But at the end of the day, this is left to the mapper's judgement/execution
@Kantuva | Mapmaker | TLMC Volunteer Admin | Join us on: https://mapcave.net/discord
ZigguratOfUr
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Iraq16955 Posts
Last Edited: 2021-06-24 15:48:13
May 21 2021 16:32 GMT
#3
Unofficial TLMC 15 Known Submissions Compilation

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+ Show Spoiler [Spectrum (Freestyle)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Monument of the Makers (Freestyle)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [In Absentia (Rush)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Lindlar (Rush)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Biosphere IV (Macro, Multi-spawn)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Pride of Altaris (Freestyle)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Frozen swamp] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Republic] +

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Agaton
+ Show Spoiler [Dynasty (Freestyle)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Mystic's Mirage (Freestyle)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Jacaranda (Standard, Multi-spawn)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Electron (Macro)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Hardwire (Macro)] +

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Apom
+ Show Spoiler [Heart of the Void (Freestyle, Multi-sp…] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Metalcore (Rush, Multi-spawn)] +

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Bingcrusher
+ Show Spoiler [Solomon Gunn (Freestyle)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Superhighway (Freestyle)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Twilight Province (Standard)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Underworks (Macro)] +

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Callynn
+ Show Spoiler [Clathrin Terminus (Freestyle)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Lantharis' Sorrow (Freestyle)] +

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CharactR
+ Show Spoiler [Backwoods Compound (Freestyle)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Electric Avenue (Rush)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Hellfire (Rush)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Armada (Standard)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Enchanted Isle (Macro)] +

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Dashhy
+ Show Spoiler [Dark Whispers (Rush)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Shakuras Outpost (Rush)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Pristine Ice (Standard)] +

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Edin
+ Show Spoiler [Buried Sanctuary (Standard)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Korhal Plantation (Macro)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Skyscraper (Freestyle, Multi-spawn)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Stigma (Rush, Multi-spawn)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Bartigo Sanctuary (Standard, Multi-spa…] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Royal Garden (Macro, Multi-spawn)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Misophist (Rush)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Overwhelming Odds (Standard)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Skyfall (Standard)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Bulwark (Macro, Multi-spawn)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Rise and Fall (Macro, Multi-spawn)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Monarchy (Freestyle)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Glittering Ashes (Macro)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [New Sun Temple (Freestyle)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Tidehunter (Freestyle, Multi-spawn)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Containment (Standard)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Data-C (Macro)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Fountainhead (Macro)] +

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Legan
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+ Show Spoiler [Frostknoll (Standard))] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Seaside Resort (Standard)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Gresvan (Macro)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Purple Mire (Macro)] +

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Marras
+ Show Spoiler [Iliad (Rush)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Sleepwalker (Standard)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Starchild (Standard)] +

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+ Show Spoiler [Atlantean Rift (Macro)] +

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MiloOnFire
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This is an unofficial compilation of all TLMC15 submissions which have been listed in this thread or otherwise publicly announced. It is non-exhaustive as people may choose not to make their submissions known publicly. Please message me if there are any errors/omissions with the list.

+ Show Spoiler [Imgur Albums for TLMC15] +

All Maps (143): https://imgur.com/a/1stqJAh

Freestyle (34): https://imgur.com/a/ucmVQCi

Rush (23): https://imgur.com/a/ULKLTmS

Standard (43): https://imgur.com/a/HANtd46

Macro (43): https://imgur.com/a/TTDFtOg

Multi-spawn (31): https://imgur.com/a/EGzBQYu



+ Show Spoiler [Compilations from previous contests] +

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TLMC 8
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Solstice245
Profile Joined September 2015
United States145 Posts
Last Edited: 2021-05-21 16:34:36
May 21 2021 16:33 GMT
#4
I'm not sure I'll have the time to participate, but I'm very excited this is happening! Thank you to ESL and Shopify for making this happen!
Superouman
Profile Blog Joined August 2007
France2195 Posts
May 21 2021 16:36 GMT
#5
ESL and Shopify are carrying hard!
Search "[SO]" on B.net to find all my maps ||| Cloud Kingdom / Turbo Cruise '84 / Bone Temple / Eternal Empire / Zen / Purity and Industry / Golden Wall / Fortitude / Beckett Industries / Waterfall
Legan
Profile Joined June 2017
Finland402 Posts
May 21 2021 16:51 GMT
#6
Amazing.

I'm bit sad that the multi-level is only for freestyle. Simple things like having main and natural one level higher, while other parts use the normal 3 layers, don't really feel like enough reason to call the map unorthodox. Well time to rework some maps.
Creator of Gresvan, Tropical Sacrifice, Taitalika, and Golden Forge
SidianTheBard
Profile Joined October 2010
United States2474 Posts
May 21 2021 16:52 GMT
#7
Hmm... well I haven't touched the editor is well over a year now but....could be fun to dust it off!

Creator of Abyssal Reef, Ascension to Aiur, Battle on the Boardwalk, Habitation Station, Honorgrounds, IPL Darkness Falls, King's Cove, Korhal Carnage Knockout & Moonlight Madness.
Legan
Profile Joined June 2017
Finland402 Posts
May 21 2021 17:00 GMT
#8
Can we get clarification about the chart saying "5 Levels of Terrain Height"? Does this mean that 4 levels are okay for other categories?
Creator of Gresvan, Tropical Sacrifice, Taitalika, and Golden Forge
Kantuva
Profile Joined April 2010
Uruguay206 Posts
May 21 2021 17:07 GMT
#9
On May 22 2021 02:00 Legan wrote:
Can we get clarification about the chart saying "5 Levels of Terrain Height"? Does this mean that 4 levels are okay for other categories?

It is 5 pathable levels

Standard maps have 3 pathable levels, maps which fall outside the Freestyle category ought not use more than the 3 "standard" pathable terrain levels

Hope this clears it out!
@Kantuva | Mapmaker | TLMC Volunteer Admin | Join us on: https://mapcave.net/discord
Legan
Profile Joined June 2017
Finland402 Posts
May 21 2021 17:10 GMT
#10
On May 22 2021 02:07 Kantuva wrote:
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On May 22 2021 02:00 Legan wrote:
Can we get clarification about the chart saying "5 Levels of Terrain Height"? Does this mean that 4 levels are okay for other categories?

It is 5 pathable levels

Standard maps have 3 pathable levels, maps which fall outside the Freestyle category ought not use more than the 3 "standard" pathable terrain levels

Hope this clears it out!


Thanks for clarification.
Creator of Gresvan, Tropical Sacrifice, Taitalika, and Golden Forge
ZigguratOfUr
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Iraq16955 Posts
Last Edited: 2021-05-28 02:07:23
May 21 2021 17:15 GMT
#11
Nice. Too bad multi-level is limited to the freestyle category in the end.

It has almost no gameplay impact and reasonably should be allowed to be used in all categories without restrictions.

Is using collapsible rock towers to destroy geysers/minerals/Xel'naga Towers allowed?
Kantuva
Profile Joined April 2010
Uruguay206 Posts
May 21 2021 17:29 GMT
#12
On May 22 2021 02:15 ZigguratOfUr wrote:
Is using collapsible rock towers to destroy geysers/minerals/Xel'naga Towers allowed?

Currently it isn't (sadly)
@Kantuva | Mapmaker | TLMC Volunteer Admin | Join us on: https://mapcave.net/discord
ZigguratOfUr
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Iraq16955 Posts
May 21 2021 17:39 GMT
#13
Similarly I assume neutral eggs still aren't allowed?
Kantuva
Profile Joined April 2010
Uruguay206 Posts
May 21 2021 17:44 GMT
#14
On May 22 2021 02:39 ZigguratOfUr wrote:
Similarly I assume neutral eggs still aren't allowed?

Yep, no neutral Zerg Eggs allowed
@Kantuva | Mapmaker | TLMC Volunteer Admin | Join us on: https://mapcave.net/discord
Andi_Goldberger
Profile Joined July 2018
Germany1608 Posts
May 21 2021 18:28 GMT
#15
this is some great news! I am hyped for the freestyle section. Thank you Shopify!
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Wardi
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
England896 Posts
May 21 2021 20:14 GMT
#16
We will work together with Wardi again for the tournament. Details will be announced separately at a later date.


Is this a copy pasta fail or am I expecting an email soon? :’d
CommentatorOwner of WardiTV. Streamer, caster & event organizer. / / www.wardi.tv
CharactR
Profile Joined January 2020
Canada105 Posts
Last Edited: 2021-05-21 20:39:49
May 21 2021 20:22 GMT
#17
These will likely be my submissions unless I change my mind.
gl to everyone!

Rush
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I did have a very weird 3 player map that would fit the description of freestyle, but I felt like it would be too spicy for the judges tastes and it probably wouldn't score very well. So I went with the safer option.
Creator of ladder maps: Altitude LE, Undercurrent (2v2), Crimson Research Lab (2v2), Sandstorm (3v3), Lexiphanicism (4v4), Floodplain (4v4)
vyzion
Profile Joined August 2016
308 Posts
May 21 2021 20:24 GMT
#18
Thank you Shopify and everyone involved! I'd like to see an island map with clusters where you spawn...so it could be a bit like "island hopping"
sneakyfox
Profile Joined January 2017
8216 Posts
May 21 2021 20:33 GMT
#19
So happy to see the TLMC get new life.

And nice too see 3+ player maps, Durn in heaven?
"I saw what sneakyfox wrote on TL.net and it made me furious" - PartinG
Waxangel
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
United States33339 Posts
May 21 2021 22:50 GMT
#20
On May 22 2021 05:14 Wardi wrote:
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We will work together with Wardi again for the tournament. Details will be announced separately at a later date.


Is this a copy pasta fail or am I expecting an email soon? :’d


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