EPTWe heard and agree with feedback from many of you that a complete alignment on the 1v1 map pool across all 3 regions as well as ladder would be cool to try at least for 1 season to check if this direction is better.
We've been discussing with all of our partners on what exact maps to have next season and here's the current list we're thinking on.
3 New maps:
Yeonsu - new TL map contest map
Frost - new TL map contest map
Polar Night - new gsl map
4 returning maps:
Akilion Wastes
Belshir Vestige
Derelict Watcher
Whirlwind
Just wanted to let you guys know asap also in order to hear more feedback. Thanks~
We've been discussing with all of our partners on what exact maps to have next season and here's the current list we're thinking on.
3 New maps:
Yeonsu - new TL map contest map
Frost - new TL map contest map
Polar Night - new gsl map
4 returning maps:
Akilion Wastes
Belshir Vestige
Derelict Watcher
Whirlwind
Just wanted to let you guys know asap also in order to hear more feedback. Thanks~
1v1 Additions:
Yeonsu
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Yeonsu placed second in the Team Liquid Map Contest public vote, and third in the pro player vote.
Although the base and expansion layouts on Yeonsu LE are quite standard, we believe this map’s cool factor lies within the flow of its ground paths. The ways in which the various ramps by the natural and third bases interact feel unique, and seem to be a standout feature on this map.
Poll: First Impressions of Yeonsu?
Thumbs Up (227)
63%
Thumbs down (135)
37%
362 total votes
Thumbs down (135)
362 total votes
Your vote: First Impressions of Yeonsu?
Frost:
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Frost placed first in the Team Liquid Map Contest for both the pro player and public votes.
We were looking for a four player map to add this season that was not only solid overall, but different as well. We wanted to try Frost LE because of the variety in play styles it will provide depending on each player’s start location.
Poll: First Impressions of Frost?
Thumbs Up (191)
62%
Thumbs down (116)
38%
307 total votes
Thumbs down (116)
307 total votes
Your vote: First Impressions of Frost?
Polar Night
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This is a new map created by EastWindy for WCS Korea GSL. We believe Polar Night LE will create some interesting choices for players when deciding how to best take advantage of Destructible Rock and Line of Sight Blocker positioning. We think these map features will help make for some exciting games.
Poll: First Impressions of Polar Night?
Thumbs Up (163)
54%
Thumbs down (137)
46%
300 total votes
Thumbs down (137)
300 total votes
Your vote: First Impressions of Polar Night?
1v1 Removals:
(2) Neo Planet S
(2) Newkirk Precinct TE
(4) Red City LE
(4) Star Station
(4) Korhal Sky Island LE
Poll: Do you like the new maps?
Yes (959)
74%
No (333)
26%
1292 total votes
No (333)
1292 total votes
Your vote: Do you like the new maps?
2v2 Removals:
Molten Crater
Overwatch
2v2 Additions
Isle of Slaughter
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Poll: First Impressions on Isle of Slaughter?
Thumbs up (34)
87%
Thumbs down (5)
13%
39 total votes
Thumbs down (5)
39 total votes
Your vote: First Impressions on Isle of Slaughter?
This fortress map is easy to macro on and has a very long rush distance. However, once the Destructible Rocks toward the center of the map are destroyed, the attack path between teams will become much shorter. The goal on Isle of Slaughter should be to macro up while keeping a close watch on when the combat starts, since reaction times will need to be much quicker during the mid to late game.
Resupply Tanker
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Poll: First Impressions on Resupply Tanker?
Thumbs up (28)
64%
Thumbs down (16)
36%
44 total votes
Thumbs down (16)
44 total votes
Your vote: First Impressions on Resupply Tanker?
Resupply Tanker has an easy to take fast expansion, but allies can’t easily assist each other on this map, so be careful not to grab this expansion too soon. The two attack paths along the sides of the map are good for focusing attacks on one opponent, but taking some time to clear out the center Xel’Naga Watchtower area before initiating an attack will often be a much safer way to engage on this map.
Source: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/forum/topic/9573037275#1
Source: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/blog/10697051/new-maps-for-2013-ladder-season-5-8-22-2013#best
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