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[TSL] Candidate Map Pool

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[TSL] Candidate Map Pool

Text byPlexa
February 9th, 2011 17:28 GMT
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The TSL strives to be on the cutting edge of Starcraft 2 progaming in every area, from fair play and sportsmanship to the maps that are used in the tournament. Almost two months have passed since we originally announced the PokerStrategy.com TSL3 and a lot has changed since. We've seen a lot of debate about bringing in fresh maps for tournaments recently, notably since the GSL has opted to use it's own maps rather than rely on Ladder maps.

We have evaluated the current maps on offer and we feel that it is too early to be able to properly assess how each map is going to play out. As such, we have selected the eight maps that we feel will offer the best games for the fans and will continue to evaluate their balance as we learn more about them over the coming weeks. These eight maps are not the final map pool for the TSL, we will only be selecting the five or six best maps from this set of maps.

The main tournament of the TSL will use five or six maps from the following GSL/Blizzard map pool:

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We realise how important a strong map pool is for a successful tournament. We don't want to rush into things and pick maps that may turn out to be imbalanced. Instead, we will gather as much information as possible to make an informed decision as to which maps are best suited for the TSL - both in terms of balance and spectator enjoyment. As soon as we reach a decision we will announce the maps that will be used in the tournament. We are announcing the candidate maps now so that players who have already qualified have ample time to prepare for the inclusion of some GSL maps.

We also think it is better for the community if similar maps are used across all major tournaments, and we hope that other tournament organizers will choose to have their map pools overlap somewhat with ours (and the GSL's). With a more unified map pool the players will be able to better focus their practice time and thus produce better games for the fans to enjoy. Obviously, things don't have to be identical, but the more similar the map pool - the better it is for the players and fans.



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LeFroMaGe
Profile Joined October 2010
United States628 Posts
February 09 2011 17:32 GMT
#2
Wow, great stuff! Always love the change, will make for more macro based games
meep
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States1699 Posts
February 09 2011 17:32 GMT
#3
Woot! I'm glad the TSL is using the same new maps as the GSL
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vrok
Profile Joined August 2009
Sweden2541 Posts
February 09 2011 17:33 GMT
#4
Great call as usual. Couldn't be more hyped for TSL3 by now.
"Starcraft 2 very easy game" - White-Ra
cody1024d
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
107 Posts
February 09 2011 17:34 GMT
#5
I like the choices, perhaps besides scrap station (my T bias coming out here). I think its interesting to make such a bold request that other tournaments use the same maps (or overlapping ones at least). Bold, but definitely necessary, and for the better.
No point in half-assing it.
1Eris1
Profile Joined September 2010
United States5797 Posts
February 09 2011 17:36 GMT
#6
Awesome news!
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Rojam
Profile Joined September 2007
Germany234 Posts
February 09 2011 17:37 GMT
#7
Thanks TL for not letting us down! You made the best decision possible. Banning all the imbalanced maps and putting GSL maps in is just awesome for the spectators (bigger maps = more macro = longer games and less cheese) and the players. The only thing I hope is that Meta won't be in the final pool because of the close positions Ok, you got me, I'm a zerg
vectorix108
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States4633 Posts
February 09 2011 17:38 GMT
#8
Sounds cool!
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Holgerius
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Sweden16949 Posts
February 09 2011 17:38 GMT
#9
If you end up using Metalopolis, will you use the GSTL version in which you cannot block the ramp with 2 bunkers?
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barth
Profile Joined March 2008
Ireland1272 Posts
February 09 2011 17:39 GMT
#10
One word: perfect.
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[wh]_ForAlways
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States235 Posts
February 09 2011 17:41 GMT
#11
Scrap station seems like the weakest selection of the candidates. Also, if you use Metalopolis, you should disable close spawns imo. Looks pretty solid though!
SushilS
Profile Joined November 2010
2115 Posts
February 09 2011 17:42 GMT
#12
When Plexa's in charge we can all put our feet up and relax! The best maps will come out I have fulll confi...
Ty btw.
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Hyperionnn
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
Turkey4968 Posts
February 09 2011 17:43 GMT
#13
please
no
scrap station
please
QuothTheRaven
Profile Joined December 2008
United States5524 Posts
February 09 2011 17:46 GMT
#14
Nice to see TSL staying up to date!
. . . nevermore
thesideshow
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
930 Posts
February 09 2011 17:47 GMT
#15
Yay for TSL! Wouldn't mind seeing scrap station get taken out though.

I would also like to know if the modified metal will be used.
OGS:levelchange
CryingCow
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Canada149 Posts
February 09 2011 17:48 GMT
#16
I dont agree with the choice of crossfire. When ever i play this map there are a lot of issues regarding mobility, think that this would highly limit the play that we will see.
Hi! :)
Teoita
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Italy12230 Posts
February 09 2011 17:50 GMT
#17
On February 10 2011 02:41 [wh]_ForAlways wrote:
Scrap station seems like the weakest selection of the candidates. Also, if you use Metalopolis, you should disable close spawns imo. Looks pretty solid though!


Yep that would be the best idea. Hate the bloody wide ramp on scrap.
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uNiGNoRe
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
Germany1115 Posts
February 09 2011 17:51 GMT
#18
I have to say I am disappointed to not see any ICCup maps in this pool. Considering that
- ESL now uses some of the ICCup maps, so many of the European players play them already, and
- the GSL players will have a huge practice advantage on the GSL maps,
the GSL players seem to be favored.
This pool forces the foreigners to adapt to the GSL maps, which they would normally not practice on, but does not force the GSL players to practice new maps. Which is kind of unfair.

I definitely agree that there shouldn't be too many different map pools overall, but since ESL already uses ICCup maps and MLG might do so as well (who knows), I don't see a reason to not include at least one of those maps.
Cel.erity
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States4890 Posts
February 09 2011 17:52 GMT
#19
Scrap Station being considered? Really?
We found Dove in a soapless place.
mdma-_-
Profile Joined October 2010
Nauru1213 Posts
February 09 2011 17:53 GMT
#20
I'd really like to see Iccup maps instead of the GSL ones. I like them a lot more : (
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