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This thread was inspired by some suggestions/wishes found in this thread.
The purpose of this thread is twofold:
- To find other people that are willing to help test 1v1 melee maps (and/or just play them for fun).
- To volunteer to do so yourself.
I personally feel that only diamond players and the highest of platinum players are actually remotely qualified to do real balance testing, but of course players of all skill levels are invited to post in here, just be warned that if you are under platinum then you are almost exclusively here to test new maps for fun.
If you are under platinum, please be sure that you put as much thought as you can into your map before asking other people to help you balance test it (which goes for everyone really, just especially you guys). If you do that then I suppose there's nothing wrong with asking two other people to fight each other and let you watch/send you the replay(s).
!!! Please keep everything as good mannered as possible !!! But of course constructive criticism is really the point of this thread, so please be willing to receive it.
Please use the following format:
<ID.CODE> <RACE(S)> <LEAGUE & POINTS> <USUAL AVAILABLE TIMES> <PRIORITY/WILLINGNESS> <SERVER>
COMMENTS: Put as much as you want here really.
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I'll go first
Barrin.567 Zerg/Random (I can play all races at a diamond level) Diamond 1250+ Midday - Midnight EST Don't always come to me first please! NA Server
COMMENTS:
- I'm really only interested in doing balance testing. Fun comes naturally
- My computer is just barely good enough to play this game, which is kind of a good thing to see if you have too many doodads. If I lag a little bit or if I take a long time to load/cache don't be surprised.
- I may only be 1250 Diamond right now, but if you're 2000+ don't be surprised if I can take games off of you. 2+ months ago when top diamond was 1600, I was 1000; I am also Diamond 1v1 2v2 3v3 & 4v4 (have been since week 1, same deal in the beta, etc.) I just don't play much anymore, spending most of my free time studying high level games and making maps, so I will be rusty my first game or two but you will notice my skill level shoot up drastically after that.
- Don't bother trying to contact me in-game chances are I'm not logged in. Just PM me on teamliquid
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Volta.296 Zerg Diamond 2000+ 10pm-2am EST, (thats when im almost always on.) If im online theres a good chance ill test the map. US Server Volta.809 (PTR) Comments: -Im fairly good with zerg, but i can play the other races. -Like i said before, if im online, ill play.
+ Show Spoiler + /// this is a good idea, i hope in the future whenever someone wants to have their map tested, they go online and have 5 or 6 people just ready to do so.
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Just wait for the chatchannels. Shouldn't be a problem then.
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Oh right server ^_^_^
Just wait for the chatchannels. Shouldn't be a problem then. This is an excellent point >.<
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On December 11 2010 03:19 FlopTurnReaver wrote: Just wait for the chatchannels. Shouldn't be a problem then. but for right now its a good idea.
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How about we just decide on a name for the chat channel?
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On December 11 2010 06:33 BoomStevo wrote:How about we just decide on a name for the chat channel? That would be cool, but i dont know how to make one on the ptr.
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is it possible to play custom maps on PTR?
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As far as im informed its inpossible to upload or make maps in the PTR.
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Ill be on the regular servers for most of tonight if people want their maps tested out. would be cool to get some king of the hill type deals on each map
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Teddy.548 Protoss Gold Various times. I don't really have much of a schedule. I usually have nothing better to do so if I'm online I'll most likely be willing North America
Comments: Obviously I'd just be testing maps for fun. Don't expect any serious balance tests going on from me.
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phrozenlurkr 137 not very good so fun testing i make some maps also if u want to them out and if you want me to do terrain for your map (i can do some data editing but not much)
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So if there is any maps we would like tested we should post a link here?
Also is thre any additional information that testers would want to know about a map that is not always put in a map thread?
Finally should map makers specify if the map that they want tested is intended to be a competition map or a fun map , or should the later never be posted in this thread in the first place?
Basically what is the best format for this thread when advertising a map to be tested. Some testers might post with LOTS of info that isnt needed or nothing other than a top down view, there may be periods where lots of makers finish their projects or just a few finish lots of projects in close proximity and could flood the thread.
The easier it is for testers too look through maps that interest them and glean info the better.
any suggestions?
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On December 11 2010 21:24 Archivian wrote: So if there is any maps we would like tested we should post a link here?
Also is thre any additional information that testers would want to know about a map that is not always put in a map thread?
Finally should map makers specify if the map that they want tested is intended to be a competition map or a fun map , or should the later never be posted in this thread in the first place?
Basically what is the best format for this thread when advertising a map to be tested. Some testers might post with LOTS of info that isnt needed or nothing other than a top down view, there may be periods where lots of makers finish their projects or just a few finish lots of projects in close proximity and could flood the thread.
The easier it is for testers too look through maps that interest them and glean info the better.
any suggestions? if someone from this thread is on and you want your map tested just hit them up on b.net.
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pear.609 Terran Platinum 800+ (I don't ladder 1v1 much, so this doesn't say anything) Evening - late night MT NA Server Happy to test any maps if I am not busy.
I'm new to SC2 map-making, but I would like to give it a shot. I am sure I will need help on the way, so I would like to do this as a way to meet other map makers and learn the process of developing a good map. I don't have any maps to test at the moment, but I am happy to see what others are making and give what input I can. ^_^
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jdsarge.987 Terran Diamond 1400+ Generally whenever NA Server I guess just email me a map and I'll have a go at it with a friend. I'm just interested into seeing what new maps the community can make, as I am really sick of the current ladder map pool. I'm more than confident the community can generate some incredible maps that will be used in future big tournaments (MLG, GSL, ESL, etc) and I want to be part of the process that gets them created!
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omne.150 Protoss Diamond 1850 3pm-3am randomly PST available as long as nothing else is happening NA
I have a folio of half finished maps that I'll foist on you, but I'm perfectly willing to play whatever maps people want to play on. The more I play 3rd party maps the better I can evaluate maps in general. Map makers should definitely talk to me if they want to test their map, especially for basic protoss stuff. Map testers should definitely talk to me if they want some competition on a map they're having fun with.
We should have a list of participants in a single resource, like edited into the OP?
It will obviously be way better when we can congregate in a channel. I for one will plan on camping there 24/7. But even so, compiling a list here will be useful.
Miscellaneous remark: I often have one or two people on my friends list online and willing to play non-ladder maps in an play/obs game. But it's hard to find people of matching skill levels. This doesn't matter as much when you're play/obs'ing for fun, but it's not as useful when looking for balance / expansion pattern type issues. So gathering up people will be great! Even bronze matches can tell you a lot about a map!
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On December 13 2010 17:46 EatThePath wrote: I'm going to join the list, I'll edit in the info.
We should have a list of participants in a single resource, like edited into the OP?
It will obviously be way better when we can congregate in a channel. I for one will plan on camping there 24/7. But even so, compiling a list here will be useful.
Miscellaneous remark: I often have one or two people on my friends list online and willing to play non-ladder maps in an play/obs game. But it's hard to find people of matching skill levels. This doesn't matter as much when you're play/obs'ing for fun, but it's not as useful when looking for balance / expansion pattern type issues. So gathering up people will be great! Even bronze matches can tell you a lot about a map! I agree with everything you said cant wait till chat channels become for realz. not PTR.
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Antares.811 Zerg Platinum ~Rank 25 (haven't been on in months, rank means little) Random Times after 3:00 on Weekdays EST Random Times on Weekends EST
I will test for fun and for whatever you really need to test. My best and favorite race is Zerg, but if you need me to, I can play Protoss a little and Terran really badly.
*If you want to do testing with me, you will have a better chance getting a hold of me if you send me a pm.*
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