Doesn't really matter. Just depends on how good the map is. Releasing on the ocassion could raises popularity.
Edit: Shadow Paladin. We all celebrate Christmas at the same time. It may be 40 degrees (Celsius) in Japan but it's still Christmas.
hun? I know...
Take summer vacations, then =P
Raise popularity? I strongly doupt it...
Well, it would probably fit the occasion better. And it would make more sense.
MAAAAAAAYBE... I still doupt it could make it much more popular... I mean, I don't come here to see halloween or christmas specials, im here for maps. IF there's one, well, that's fine with me =D
True, and there are great maps that aren't "themed". Stuff like "Fleet Command" (which is my favorite UMS ever...) would be great no matter when it's released. But can you imagine "The Haunted Battlecrusier" being released mid-summer? It's impact would be kinda diminished. Though by the time Halloween comes, it might of spread further around B.Net, but many people would get bored with it or deleted it or what not.
If you dont release it soon someone will do something just like it