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Mapmaking with IronManSC
Have Questions? Want to send replays of test games on my maps? Want to speak to me personally? Shoot me an e-mail: askironmansc@gmail.com
Follow me on twitter at https://twitter.com/ironmansc
Check out my map thread here
All map-streaming I do goes LIVE on http://www.twitch.tv/ironmansc
Latest Video:
Introduction:
Greetings! I am IronManSC, a former member of the TPW and ESV map teams. I have been involved in MapMaking since early WarCraft II, and extended through BroodWar and have now been working on maps since the release of StarCraft 2. My most successful map in starcraft is the beloved Ohana. Other notable projects are ESV Khalis, ESV Ravage, and ESV Spring. I was a former host mapmaker for the Mappers Show which, due to time constraints, was cancelled after 9 episodes. As of late, I only design 2-spawn melee maps and stream the mapping process in between.
Credentials:
+ Show Spoiler [What I've been involved in] +
+ Show Spoiler [Milestones] ++ Show Spoiler [Placements] +• Holds record for most viewership during a single map stream show (1800 viewers) • 2nd place in Map of the Month #7 with Antiga Prime • 2nd place in TeamLiquid Map Contest #1 with Ohana • 2nd place in TeamLiquid Map Contest #2 with Ravage • 2nd Foreign Map Maker (also 1st American) in starcraft history to get a map in the GSL • 4th Map Maker in SC2 history to get a map on ladder (next to LSPrime, Superouman, and Monitor) • 1st American map maker in starcraft history to get a map in the SC2 Proleague • 1st American map maker in starcraft history to get a map in the OSL (OGN Star League) • Former NASL Map Maker (created NASL's Ohana RE)
• Ohana LE (WoL)
• ESV Ravage (HotS)
MY GOAL:
Mapmaking is underappreciated in the world of starcraft, and most people do not comprehend the process that mapmakers go through to create a competitive map for ladder or tournaments. My mission is to take you behind the scenes and show you the wonders of the editor, the adaptability that we mend to, and the tedious, step-by-step process we go through to make a competitive melee map. With this comes analyzing, chat interaction, Q&A, and relaxing music!
Due to ESV.TV no longer existing, all previous tutorials, live test games, and map making videos have been deleted. Therefore I will start fresh and post all the highlighted videos below, using my personal stream instead.
MapMaking VODS:
+ Show Spoiler +Broken Earth Day 1: Aesthetics.... Vod hereBroken Earth Day 2: Pathing, Aesthetics.... Vod here
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Awesome bro. Checking out the vods. Good luck on your project here.
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So glad mapmakers are finally streaming, hope to see more and more!
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Wednesday, November 16 I will not be streaming. I have things to do during the scheduled time unfortunately, so I should be back on thursday.
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I won't be able to watch live, but you can be sure I'll watch the VODs! This is just the kind of stream I need.
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I want to see if monitor and I can collaborate once or twice, or join in on the same show because I think it would be interesting to have a ESV and TPW map-maker work together for once 
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Oh man this is a great idea. I will definitly watch.
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I am making plans to upgrade to a different stream for better quality. No promises as to when it will happen.
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I ran into some technical difficulties all day while setting up for thursday's show, so unfortunately I won't be streaming. I will try and be up by friday! Sorry!
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The streaming actually went perfectly fine today! The OP is updated with the VODs. Stay tuned for my new show tomorrow (friday november 18)! See you then!
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Stream today has been pushed to 11:30am PST due to NASL semi-open.
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The stream is now offline. Ran into a bit of difficulty for viewers joining in from the middle to the end of the stream (it would freeze up on them). Thankfully the video recorded didn't have any problems. You can watch today's stream here
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I have great news! I have worked all friday and saturday on my stream and FINALLY found a solution! I am running on a MAC so live streams are not as simple as Xsplit for windows users, so I had to work around a lot of applications and go through at least 8 different websites looking for ways around the bad stream quality from livestream procaster (what I was previously using). And so, with all that work paid off, I now have better stream quality (720p in full-screen mode), and am registered and set on twitch.tv at http://www.twitch.tv/ironmansc
I don't know exactly if the videos will slightly look choppy to most of you, but for the most part (as told by up to 3 testers), the video looks smooth and the audio is working properly. So.... we're going to give it a go! Be sure to check it out  All past vods will remain the same, but all vods beginning monday, november 21st will have better stream quality so you can enjoy full-screen.
Unfortunately, however, you won't get to see me on my mini-cam no longer, which I thought was kinda fun.
Stay tuned!
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Streaming now
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The stream had to be cut short today because of too many distractions. That's the bad news.
I have more good news... this map-making stream is now added onto teamliquid, so whenever I go LIVE, it will show up in the stream list Stay tuned for tomorrow's show!
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I will be streaming very shortly! http://www.teamliquid.net/video/streams/IronManSC
Today will be a Texture Tutorial! Learn how to work with texture sets, basic texture layout, refining your textures, and how to properly use them. There are a few people in the video chat, so feel free to chill out and wait while I set up
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Stream has ended. Texture Tutorial will be up soon!
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I added my current map project to the original post and will now display a picture of what i've been working on throughout the show.
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Stream is done for the day. The original post is updated with the VOD (day 5: re-designing the main bases). See you all on monday
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Streaming now!
I will be working on my newest map project, Fractured, and will be applying a critical concept (also balance) change!
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Stream is done for the day. It was a wonderful improvement to go from 5 viewers tops to 9 today!
You can watch the vod here
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Streaming in 30 minutes! (11:00am PST). Today's show is: Guidelines to keep in mind when creating your Main, natural, and third.
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Hi guys!
I apologize for not casting monday, tuesday, or even wednesday. I was pretty sick so I had to re-cooperate. You can expect a new cast on Thursday!
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I have decided to stream for a little bit today. Today we will go over the NASL Map Picks, TL Open Tournament, and look at some of the community's latest maps. No editor today! Sorry!
Tune in!
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I got your back covered, IronMan.
Feels funny to be only two watchers on one stream - like you're listening to a concert in a very intimate, comfortable place, with only people you know are as interested as you.
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I am streaming in 15 minutes! Tune in! I will be working on Scars of Aiur today!
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Attention!
It is confirmed that Ohana will be in the NASL's season 3 map pool. However, Gretorp has informed me (well, through a team member), that the 3rd needs to be closer, the 4th was too hard to take, and the main bases need to be pushed into the corners more. I have until the weekend to cope with these insane, revamped balance changes to create Ohana RE for NASL. The original version will remain the same for TLMC and possibly ladder if blizzard chooses it.
I will be streaming Thursday and Friday! Tune in to watch me work hard to improve this map for NASL!
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Going live in 15 minutes! Tune in! I will be attempting to create Ohana RE!
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My vods are now up on the front page. I have been working on a Ohana RE version for NASL. Watch it in two parts! I will finish it up tomorrow hopefully!
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I've decided to go live for another hour or so today. Going live at 2:45pm PST
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I will be finishing up Ohana RE today. Going live at 10:40am PST. Be sure to tune in
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Definitely gonna check this out!
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Going live in a few minutes! I have a new project underway!
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Streaming in 20 minutes! (10:35am PST 12-22-11)
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Live right now, working on a new beach map!
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I am doing texture work on my new beach map! Tune in in a few minutes!
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Going live in a few minutes to try a new map I have in mind.
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Streaming now! Lag issues should be heavily reduced Will be re-constructing 'Fractured'.
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Streaming in 10-15 minutes! I will try and make a new map with a concept that I hope will work! Tune in!
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A big announcement!
Since I was recruited to ESV mapmaking team, all map-streaming I do will now go LIVE on http://www.twitch.tv/esvision so be sure to follow!
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I updated the OP with a image of my determined face. I will be adding this image to all my live streams on ESV TV so you can have something else to look at other than some trees and dirt in the editor
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Streaming in a few minutes to re-work Ohana RE! Tune in at twitch.tv/esvision
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I've done a few updates to the OP.
Schedule updated
Credentials updated
Introduction updated
Have any ideas for me to stream about? Let me know here!
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Logo updated.
Twitter changed to twitter.com/esvIronManSC
Credentials updated.
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Shoutout to JoJo, the host of the live show In The Spotlight who invited me to be a part of the show to discuss Ohana and map-making.
Episode 8 can be found here
Also video added to credentials.
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Going live on www.twitch.tv/esvision in about 10 minutes! I have a new map design that I will try to create (if it doesn't work out, oh well  ). I'm going to start from scratch so everyone can see how frustrating it is sometimes as a mapper lol.
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WOw, thanks for everyone for tuning in! Normally I get between 15-50 viewers, but today I got a whopping 1800! Obviously twitch featured it, but still.... so much love for map-making Tune in tomorrow at ESV TV for some texture fun =D
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Streaming more map-making in about an hour or so on www.twitch.tv/esvision
Will be doing more balance tweaks as well as texture work! Hope to see more people show up =)
P.S. If I get 1000 viewers (which I probably wont), i'll do a little dance!
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aww, missed it, did you finnish it?
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When I have time this week, and when ESV TV is not rebroadcasting, I will stream my newest map.
Also a nice announcement: I got music to work!
The only downfall is you won't be able to hear me talk at all if music is playing, so it's either music/no talking, or talking/no music.... I think everyone could enjoy some good music so I don't have to talk the whole time.
Been testing the music today at the following link:
http://www.twitch.tv/ironmansc/b/321243921
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OP updated with the following:
General:
• Added the new ESV Banner
Credentials:
• Added Team Dignitas Map Review
• Added Team Dignitas Khaydaria Interview
• Added 1st Foreign Map Maker in starcraft history to get a map in the OSL (OGN Star League)
• Also reworked the Map Achievements and just put 'Successful Maps' instead, which contain Ohana and Khaydaria.
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• 1st Foreign Map Maker in starcraft history to get a map in the OSL (OGN Star League)
Which map was that?
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Ohana. Cloud Kingdom is in it too though.
Khaydaria is a "successful" map? What defines a successful map for you?
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On August 06 2012 02:36 Aunvilgod wrote:
Ohana. Cloud Kingdom is in it too though.
Khaydaria is a "successful" map? What defines a successful map for you?
A map that is used in one or more tournaments
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Will be streaming my new map in about 10 minutes. I am trying something you've never seen before in a SC2 map.
Tune in within 10 minutes to www.twitch.tv/ironmansc
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Live now! Making interesting use of destructible rocks.... LOTS of them!
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Going live on ESV TV will be working on Khaydaria again after 6 months of retiring from mapmaking!
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Thanks for all who tuned in! I am re-working ESV Khaydaria, as I promised myself, and will present it when ready. Will I return to mapmaking soon and/or for hots? Mabye.
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aw, missed it, hope it works out =) you should really focus on HOTS, as that's what people will play on (I hope)
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Sorry I haven't continued streaming. I not only have to update software on my computer to enable the HotS stuff, but I need to inevitably get a new computer altogether, so it may take some time before I get back into map-making... if ever again :/
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Hey guys, just to give an update:
I have invested in one of the IPL5 computers and should be arriving on March 1! When I can get it all set up with HotS, streaming programs, etc, I will start streaming again Really excited to get back into mapmaking with new streaming features!
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On March 01 2013 15:35 IronManSC wrote:Hey guys, just to give an update: I have invested in one of the IPL5 computers and should be arriving on March 1! When I can get it all set up with HotS, streaming programs, etc, I will start streaming again Really excited to get back into mapmaking with new streaming features!
Good to hear!
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Are you streaming today ?
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On March 02 2013 22:05 algue wrote:
Are you streaming today ?
I have everything set up, unfortunately I can't connect to the internet (I am using the home computer atm). The only way I can get it to work is to connect the hardwire from the modem upstairs (thats where the new PC is), or move the computer altogether to the office where the modem currently is and the family refuses to do so, so I am in a pickle right now.
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Hey guys, i've been running some xsplit tests lately getting the cam, resolution, and other information set up. Also customizing the PC to my liking, getting updates, and whatnot. So far, so good!!!!! I can't wait to stream again soon :D You can watch some of my test videos at twitch.tv/ironmansc
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Streaming now, testing music, mapmaking, and other features twitch.tv/ironmansc
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Streaming on ESV TV Tune in now to enjoy a little jazz, relaxing map-making, and better quality from IronManSC, creator of Ohana!
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Hey guys I will be doing some map streaming with the new HotS stuff! Will be taking ESV Khaydaria and transforming it into a map for hots! I will be streaming in 1 hour 40 minutes (11:30pm PDT) on http://www.twitch.tv/esvision
Until then, enjoy ladder and good luck have fun!
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OP updated with a few new details throughout (stream schedule, placement credentials).
Going live in at 12:30pm PDT today, 3/13/13 on ESV.TV! Tune in today to watch some HOTS map-making; re-doing ESV Khaydaria
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Thanks everyone for tuning in, was fun today! If you want to test the current version of the Khaydaria I am working on, search the custom games in battle.net for the name 'New Khaydaria'. Leaving feedback is totally necessary if i'm to improve!
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Tune in to ESV.TV to watch more HOTS map making with IronManSC! Explore the editor with me, help me evolve my map, and relax to some chill music.
Stream starts at 11:00am PDT, 3/14/13
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Tune in today at 11:00am PDT to watch ESV Khaydaria become more and more like a tournament-quality HOTS map!
Stream Link: ESV.TV
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Streaming again today, 3/18/13 at 11:30am PDT at ESV.TV
Watch me work on my first and newest HOTS map!
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Just bought HOTS so I could test out this map! To be honest I haven't been looking forward to playing when everything is brand new (I am afraid of crazy all ins leading to massive ladder frustration). But this map looks so sick I have to play. Already have some funky builds planned for it. I'll leave some reviews and let you know what I think! Thanks for the streams, I would be glad to play some games if you wanted to obs sometimes. lemme know
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On March 19 2013 07:20 S.o.L. wrote:
Just bought HOTS so I could test out this map! To be honest I haven't been looking forward to playing when everything is brand new (I am afraid of crazy all ins leading to massive ladder frustration). But this map looks so sick I have to play. Already have some funky builds planned for it. I'll leave some reviews and let you know what I think! Thanks for the streams, I would be glad to play some games if you wanted to obs sometimes. lemme know
I appreciate such compliments. I recently just updated the map again and made a map thread in the custom maps forum. The released version is 0.1, under the name ESV Khaydaria RE
Any reviews are helpful
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I will be streaming in 2 hours and 30 minutes (11:00am pacific time) on
http://www.twitch.tv/esvision
Yesterday I made a new experimental island map from scratch. Watch me make it even better and give it a paint job today! Bring beer and snacks :D
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fantastic, we need more island maps ^_^
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Tune in today at 11:00am pacific (2 hours 45 minutes from this post) to watch me go back to ESV Khalis and apply some drastic balance changes to the 3rds and 4ths.
http://www.twitch.tv/esvision
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Tune in today at http://www.twitch.tv/esvision in Two (2) hours! I will be finishing up ESV Khalis from its major balance changes, and possibly work on my island map some more.
11:00am PST today
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Today I will be doing live test games (or replays if nobody wants to play) for ESV Khalis!
Be ready NA players!
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streaming in 2 hours, will be working on the island snow map. I will be making concept changes to it yet again.
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Tomorrow, 4/2/13 @ 11:00am PST on ESV.TV I will be doing live test games and casting for my latest HotS map, ESV Khalis. Join in tomorrow to have a little fun
Vods updated with all current videos!
Schedule updated
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Too bad my computer doesn't work properly, I would have loved to play a couple games on your map !
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I've been at home for 2 weeks, so I've had bad internet, hope I can catch a few streams from now on =)
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Made a reddit about today's show!
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Awesome day to do live map testing! coLgoswser was kind enough to hop on and willingly play a test game. It was an EPIC 4-minute TvZ matchup on ESV Khalis.
Check out the vod here:
http://www.twitch.tv/esvision/c/2108758
goswser's game starts at 0:32:30
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So today at 11:00am PDT (approx 1 hour from now), I will be doing more live map testing on http://www.twitch.tv/esvision
I know mapmaking is a crucial element, but the play testing is important as the ESV MapMaking Team is giving an announcement soon!
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Going live in 2 hours. Will be re-working Ohana to create a new map for HotS!
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Spreading the love and joy of Mapmaking
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/n3CHxWM.png)
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Live map testing on ESV Khalis in 2 hours! (11am PDT)
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Going live in 2 hours on twitch.tv/esvision to do live map testing on my newest hots desert map!
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going live in 2 hours to make adjustments to my latest HotS map. I also have a new map design in mind, but with a unique twist
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Going live at 10am PT (in 2 hours) to do live map testing on ESV Ravage, a TLMC2 finalist!
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Going live momentarily to do TLMC2 map testing!
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Today, 10/25/13 @ 2:00pm PST @ http://www.twitch.tv/ironmansc
I will work on another mapmaker's map. He has given me his map to do some "check ups" on it, and I found enough perks to make up a decently timed show. It will be more of a walk-through and educational video for mapping beginners and to understand that the small things matter. If you are a map maker who is still in the beginning stages, doesn't know how to fix or improve certain things, or doesn't know if the map is really playable, this stream cast may be for you. VOD will be saved as well.
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Hello guys, I am back in action with making maps! I am now live for a short time, albeit some sound difficulties...
working on a new melee map!
https://www.twitch.tv/ironmansc
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Doing more map streaming at 4:30pm PST today (roughly 40 minutes from this post) at https://www.twitch.tv/ironmansc
Tune in to watch me do pathing and more aesthetic work.
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Original post edited. All information is now modern. I plan to do more map streaming shortly and to start fresh. Thanks for all the support
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I will be going live at 2:30pm PST today to work on my latest map that I will submit to TLMC9 eventually. If you have a love for the older Warcraft games, you'll feel right at home with this map.
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