• Log InLog In
  • Register
Liquid`
Team Liquid Liquipedia
EST 21:15
CET 03:15
KST 11:15
  • Home
  • Forum
  • Calendar
  • Streams
  • Liquipedia
  • Features
  • Store
  • EPT
  • TL+
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Smash
  • Heroes
  • Counter-Strike
  • Overwatch
  • Liquibet
  • Fantasy StarCraft
  • TLPD
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Blogs
Forum Sidebar
Events/Features
News
Featured News
[ASL22] Finals Preview: Sweet Victory!12[ASL22] Ro4 Preview: Mirror Mirror6[ASL22] Ro8 Preview: Within Reach5[ASL22] Ro8 Preview: In A Tizzy11[ASL22] Ro16 Preview: Holy Diver5
Community News
Weekly Cups (Oct 26 - Nov 1): MaxPax, herO, Solar win0Weekly Cups (October 19-25): Clem triples first in 5.0.175Evil Geniuses - shutting down23ISSL (IntoTheTV x SOOP SC2 League): Premier7Weekly Cups (October 12-18): 5.0.17 era begins1
StarCraft 2
General
Liquibets sc2 season 30 Evil Geniuses - shutting down Weekly Cups (Oct 26 - Nov 1): MaxPax, herO, Solar win No more SC2 streamers on team liquid? How do you feel about the mass reverts in the 5.0.17 PTR?
Tourneys
Sparkling Tuna Cup - Weekly Open Tournament WardiTV Mondays ISSL (IntoTheTV x SOOP SC2 League): Premier Stellar Fest TWO the Moon (Dec 16-20) RSL goes to London! 2026 Offline Finals Nov 21-22
Strategy
[H] ZvP Mid-Late Game: Stalkers Collossi HT
Custom Maps
[D] the control group Simple Questions/Answers [G] How to playtest arcade maps [A] Nemrods 1/4 players
External Content
Mutation # 550 Graveyard Shift The PondCast: SC2 News & Results Mutation # 549 Endless Sparkles Mutation # 548 Shining Bright
Brood War
General
Top Players of October 2026 (EBPD Rankings) [Megathread] Daily Funny Videos Sagi.gg Launcher Released Bot on ladder SCHNAIL now supports Remastered
Tourneys
[Megathread] Daily Proleagues 2v2v2v2 Tournament Stage 1: Community Poll [$1250] International ShieldBattery League New Worlds Star League
Strategy
50,000-Word Terran Builds Memo 2026-10-22 Cliff Jump Revisited (1 in a 1000 strategy) Simple Questions, Simple Answers
Other Games
General Games
Stormgate/Frost Giant Megathread Nintendo Switch Thread Deus Ex 3!? Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Armies of Exigo - YesYes?
Dota 2
Dota 2 Champions League Season 3 Begins April 25!
League of Legends
[TL LoL EUW IHs] Teemo shall perish
Heroes of the Storm
Heroes of the Storm 2.0
Hearthstone
Deck construction bug
TL Mafia
TL Mafia Community Thread
Community
General
US Politics Mega-thread Russo-Ukrainian War Thread Things Aren’t Peaceful in Palestine Canadian Politics Mega-thread The Chess Thread
Fan Clubs
Fan Club Resource Thread Reynor Fan Club The Flash Fan Club
Media & Entertainment
Anime Discussion Thread Movie Discussion! [Manga] One Piece
Sports
Football (Soccer) Thread TeamLiquid Health and Fitness Initiative For 2023 MLB/Baseball 2023
World Cup 2022
Tech Support
Computer Build, Upgrade & Buying Resource Thread
TL Community
Recent Gifted Posts
Blogs
Why I built Repalyzer (1.1.…
BlueStar
Innovate or Game Over?
TrAiDoS
ShieldBattery on Mac
Kraekkling
[ASL22] Ro4 Day1 Ticket Giv…
bITt.mAN
Can Bots Beat Pros?? Starcr…
namkraft
Customize Sidebar...

Website Feedback

Closed Threads



Active: 8126 users

[Stream] IronManSC - SC2 MapMaking

Forum Index > User Streams
Post a Reply
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next All
IronManSC
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States2119 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-07-31 03:48:04
November 16 2011 07:07 GMT
#1
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:

Applying aesthetics for next TLMC entry


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] +

TPW Mapmaker 06/2011 to 12/2011
ESV Mapmaker 01/2012 to 03/2013
StarCraft II NewsCast Weekly #9 (Watch Here)
StarCraft II NewsCast Weekly Edit #16 (Watch Here)
StarCraft II NewsCast Weekly Edit #24 (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, and Part 5)
MapCraft - State of the Terrain Episode 6 (VOD n/a)
Mappers Show (Vods listed here)
JoJo's In The Spotlight - Episode 8 (Watch Here)
SC2MindGames Interview (Read Here)
Blizzard SC2 Blog (Read Here)
GLHF Magazine #6 (Watch Here)
Team Dignitas Map Review - (Read Here)
Team Dignitas Khaydaria Interview - (Read Here)


+ 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)


+ Show Spoiler [Successful Maps] +

• 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 here
Broken Earth Day 2: Pathing, Aesthetics.... Vod here

SC2 Mapmaker || twitter: @ironmansc || Ohana & Mech Depot || 3x TLMC finalist || www.twitch.tv/sc2mapstream
TheAmazombie
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States3714 Posts
November 16 2011 07:10 GMT
#2
Awesome bro. Checking out the vods. Good luck on your project here.
We think too much and feel too little. More than machinery, we need humanity. More than cleverness, we need kindness and gentleness. Without these qualities, life will be violent and all will be lost. -Charlie Chaplin
Diamond
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States10796 Posts
November 16 2011 07:13 GMT
#3
So glad mapmakers are finally streaming, hope to see more and more!
Ballistix Gaming Global Gaming/Esports Marketing Manager - twitter.com/esvdiamond
IronManSC
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States2119 Posts
November 16 2011 07:20 GMT
#4
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.
SC2 Mapmaker || twitter: @ironmansc || Ohana & Mech Depot || 3x TLMC finalist || www.twitch.tv/sc2mapstream
_Depression
Profile Joined October 2011
United States251 Posts
November 16 2011 07:24 GMT
#5
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.
IronManSC
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States2119 Posts
November 16 2011 08:06 GMT
#6
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
SC2 Mapmaker || twitter: @ironmansc || Ohana & Mech Depot || 3x TLMC finalist || www.twitch.tv/sc2mapstream
Crais
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Canada2136 Posts
November 16 2011 18:12 GMT
#7
Oh man this is a great idea. I will definitly watch.
RIP MBC Game Hero
IronManSC
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States2119 Posts
November 16 2011 18:22 GMT
#8
I am making plans to upgrade to a different stream for better quality. No promises as to when it will happen.
SC2 Mapmaker || twitter: @ironmansc || Ohana & Mech Depot || 3x TLMC finalist || www.twitch.tv/sc2mapstream
IronManSC
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States2119 Posts
November 17 2011 08:12 GMT
#9
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!
SC2 Mapmaker || twitter: @ironmansc || Ohana & Mech Depot || 3x TLMC finalist || www.twitch.tv/sc2mapstream
IronManSC
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States2119 Posts
November 17 2011 20:51 GMT
#10
I have decided to give it a go for a little bit today, tune in at http://www.livestream.com/sc2mapmaking
SC2 Mapmaker || twitter: @ironmansc || Ohana & Mech Depot || 3x TLMC finalist || www.twitch.tv/sc2mapstream
IronManSC
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States2119 Posts
November 17 2011 23:07 GMT
#11
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!
SC2 Mapmaker || twitter: @ironmansc || Ohana & Mech Depot || 3x TLMC finalist || www.twitch.tv/sc2mapstream
IronManSC
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States2119 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-11-18 18:55:14
November 18 2011 17:59 GMT
#12
Stream today has been pushed to 11:30am PST due to NASL semi-open.
SC2 Mapmaker || twitter: @ironmansc || Ohana & Mech Depot || 3x TLMC finalist || www.twitch.tv/sc2mapstream
IronManSC
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States2119 Posts
November 18 2011 19:17 GMT
#13
Streaming in 13 minutes! Stay tuned on http://www.livestream.com/sc2mapmaking
SC2 Mapmaker || twitter: @ironmansc || Ohana & Mech Depot || 3x TLMC finalist || www.twitch.tv/sc2mapstream
IronManSC
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States2119 Posts
November 18 2011 20:00 GMT
#14
Streaming is live!
SC2 Mapmaker || twitter: @ironmansc || Ohana & Mech Depot || 3x TLMC finalist || www.twitch.tv/sc2mapstream
IronManSC
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States2119 Posts
November 18 2011 21:40 GMT
#15
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
SC2 Mapmaker || twitter: @ironmansc || Ohana & Mech Depot || 3x TLMC finalist || www.twitch.tv/sc2mapstream
IronManSC
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States2119 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-11-19 22:28:55
November 19 2011 22:27 GMT
#16
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!
SC2 Mapmaker || twitter: @ironmansc || Ohana & Mech Depot || 3x TLMC finalist || www.twitch.tv/sc2mapstream
IronManSC
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States2119 Posts
November 21 2011 18:57 GMT
#17
Casting at 11:30am PST today! Be sure to tune in if you are interested in map-making

http://www.twitch.tv/ironmansc

SC2 Mapmaker || twitter: @ironmansc || Ohana & Mech Depot || 3x TLMC finalist || www.twitch.tv/sc2mapstream
IronManSC
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States2119 Posts
November 21 2011 19:40 GMT
#18
Streaming now
SC2 Mapmaker || twitter: @ironmansc || Ohana & Mech Depot || 3x TLMC finalist || www.twitch.tv/sc2mapstream
IronManSC
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States2119 Posts
November 21 2011 21:43 GMT
#19
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!
SC2 Mapmaker || twitter: @ironmansc || Ohana & Mech Depot || 3x TLMC finalist || www.twitch.tv/sc2mapstream
IronManSC
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States2119 Posts
November 22 2011 19:24 GMT
#20
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
SC2 Mapmaker || twitter: @ironmansc || Ohana & Mech Depot || 3x TLMC finalist || www.twitch.tv/sc2mapstream
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next All
Please log in or register to reply.
Live Events Refresh
Replay Cast
08:00
Continental Nation League S1
CranKy Ducklings31
Liquipedia
[ Submit Event ]
Live Streams
Refresh
StarCraft 2
RuFF_SC2 30
StarCraft: Brood War
Rain 2947
GuemChi 1891
Artosis 569
ProTech153
oGsTOP 34
ajuk12(nOOB) 31
Dota 2
LuMiX1
League of Legends
Doublelift6197
JimRising 619
Counter-Strike
Coldzera 1331
taco 456
Super Smash Bros
hungrybox721
Other Games
summit1g12997
C9.Mang0298
WinterStarcraft271
Maynarde133
Cr1tdota123
byalli99
NeuroSwarm78
Fuzer 62
ViBE62
JuggernautJason19
Railgan18
Organizations
Other Games
gamesdonequick662
Counter-Strike
PGL119
Other Games
BasetradeTV38
[ Show 15 non-featured ]
StarCraft 2
• CranKy Ducklings SOOP66
• EnkiAlexander 56
• davetesta27
• AfreecaTV YouTube
• intothetv
• Kozan
• IndyKCrew
• Laughngamez YouTube
• Migwel
StarCraft: Brood War
• Pr0nogo 2
• BSLYoutube
• STPLYoutube
• ZZZeroYoutube
Other Games
• imaqtpie708
• Shiphtur273
Upcoming Events
The PondCast
7h 45m
KCM Race Survival
7h 45m
OSC
11h 45m
IntoTheTV X SOOP
2 days
Reynor vs Solar
ByuN vs SHIN
Clem vs MaxPax
herO vs Rogue
IPSL
2 days
WorsT vs nOmaD
Dewalt vs andersOn
AI Arena Tournament
2 days
IntoTheTV X SOOP
3 days
IPSL
3 days
Azhi_Dahaki vs ggnore13
Double vs WIZARD
Replay Cast
3 days
Replay Cast
4 days
[ Show More ]
Sparkling Tuna Cup
5 days
WardiTV Invitational
5 days
YoungYakov vs Lambo
SHIN vs TBD
Percival vs Shameless
Solar vs TBD
PiGosaur Cup
5 days
Liquipedia Results

Completed

Proleague 2026-11-04
Blizzard Classic Cup 2026
HCC Season 3

Ongoing

Acropolis #5
KCM Race Survival 2026 Season 4
International ShieldBattery League
BSL Season 23
IPSL Winter 2026-27
Calamity Cup Div. A Season 8
IEM Beijing 2026
PGL Masters Bucharest 2026
Stake Ranked Episode 5
1win Private Club #2
Thunderpick World Champ. '26
ESL Pro League Season 24
Stake Ranked Episode 4
1win Private Club #1
Logitech G Play Connect 2026
SL StarSeries Fall 2026
FISSURE Playground #3
BLAST Open Fall 2026
Esports World Cup 2026

Upcoming

1xBet Invitational
SC4ALL II: Brood War
BSL 23: Non-Korean Championship
HSC XXX
Stellar Fest 2: Lunar Cup
SC4ALL II: StarCraft II
Kung Fu Cup 2026 Grand Finals
RSL Offline Finals
Underdog Cup 2026 Div 2-3
PGL Bucharest 2027
BLAST Bounty Winter 2027
eXTREMESLAND 2026
PGL Major Singapore 2026
Stake Ranked Episode 6
BLAST Rivals Fall 2026
TLPD

1. ByuN
2. TY
3. Dark
4. Solar
5. Stats
6. Nerchio
7. sOs
8. soO
9. INnoVation
10. Elazer
1. Rain
2. Flash
3. EffOrt
4. Last
5. Bisu
6. Soulkey
7. Mini
8. Sharp
Sidebar Settings...

Advertising | Privacy Policy | Terms Of Use | Contact Us

Original banner artwork: Jim Warren
The contents of this webpage are copyright © 2026 TLnet. All Rights Reserved.