Report, edit, etc...Posted by Staredit.Net Essence on 2005-04-23 at 15:29:34
Current Version: 0.9
Download page: here.
This is the alpha version of my newest map. As you can see, it's an island map. I may have to fix the geyser locations. I may also have to add more geysers.
Each main has 8 minerals and 1 geyser. All non-main expos are on the center island, whose middle is unbuildable. An 8-patch has been placed at each expo to prevent terran from floating. Those bases also have 8 minerals and 1 geyser.
This is the alpha version of the map, so I am open to suggestions (just don't try and theorycraft too much.
) I am also open to the fact that it might just suck.
The middle was made open to make some matchups easier, though I may have to close it up a bit. I haven't played on it enough to tell. I hope photobucket doesn't crap out on me as it usually does.
Download page: here.
This is the alpha version of my newest map. As you can see, it's an island map. I may have to fix the geyser locations. I may also have to add more geysers.
Each main has 8 minerals and 1 geyser. All non-main expos are on the center island, whose middle is unbuildable. An 8-patch has been placed at each expo to prevent terran from floating. Those bases also have 8 minerals and 1 geyser.
This is the alpha version of the map, so I am open to suggestions (just don't try and theorycraft too much.
) I am also open to the fact that it might just suck.The middle was made open to make some matchups easier, though I may have to close it up a bit. I haven't played on it enough to tell. I hope photobucket doesn't crap out on me as it usually does.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by maximumdan on 2005-04-23 at 16:05:18
well it looks awesome for sure good job there. with island maps the placement of everything doesn't matter all that much so might as well make it look interesting. maybe 2 less minerals on the expansions though, i imagine games won't last super long on this. there could besome siege issues from the corners of the middle.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by bajadulce on 2005-04-23 at 16:28:34
Well it sure is a nice looking map!
I didn't think you were into island maps? You seem more of a classic ground map guy.
Ok 1 big wierd thing? Not to theorycraft, but what's with the single mineral patch right smak where cc,nexus,hatch goes at the expos? If you're trying to prevent terran from floating then you're actually giving terran an advantage? They can still float close by AND when they finish minining that one patch can REFLOAT to the choice spot. Other races will always be denied this premium spot or forced to build a 2nd hatch,nexus once patch clears.
I didn't think you were into island maps? You seem more of a classic ground map guy.
Ok 1 big wierd thing? Not to theorycraft, but what's with the single mineral patch right smak where cc,nexus,hatch goes at the expos? If you're trying to prevent terran from floating then you're actually giving terran an advantage? They can still float close by AND when they finish minining that one patch can REFLOAT to the choice spot. Other races will always be denied this premium spot or forced to build a 2nd hatch,nexus once patch clears.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by trcc on 2005-04-23 at 16:31:58
I'm not a big fan of island maps, but it looks good. I think the top right and bottom left mains are bigger than the 2 others. Could it be an advantage/disadvantage?
Report, edit, etc...Posted by bajadulce on 2005-04-23 at 16:33:05
The center may seem too simple. Maybe some kind of seperation from each expo. Looks like a big Free For all and very little chance to defend each expo. Whoever gets control of center basically controls the game. I think better center defence would seem a must.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Staredit.Net Essence on 2005-04-23 at 16:51:35
QUOTE(bajadulce @ Apr 23 2005, 03:28 PM)
Well it sure is a nice looking map!
I didn't think you were into island maps? You seem more of a classic ground map guy.
Ok 1 big wierd thing? Not to theorycraft, but what's with the single mineral patch right smak where cc,nexus,hatch goes at the expos? If you're trying to prevent terran from floating then you're actually giving terran an advantage? They can still float close by AND when they finish minining that one patch can REFLOAT to the choice spot. Other races will always be denied this premium spot or forced to build a 2nd hatch,nexus once patch clears.
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I didn't think you were into island maps? You seem more of a classic ground map guy.
Ok 1 big wierd thing? Not to theorycraft, but what's with the single mineral patch right smak where cc,nexus,hatch goes at the expos? If you're trying to prevent terran from floating then you're actually giving terran an advantage? They can still float close by AND when they finish minining that one patch can REFLOAT to the choice spot. Other races will always be denied this premium spot or forced to build a 2nd hatch,nexus once patch clears.
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Floating takes a long time, so they would be very delayed. Also, since the patch only has 8 minerals, the probe that build the nexus can mine it away before they build it.
I am doing some huge changes to the map, so get ready.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Yenku on 2005-04-23 at 21:29:45
Ihatett, this is unexpected. I was hoping for more from you.
First off, islands are unbalanced for zerg unless they have a natural on the starting main.
Second, there arent enough ecpansions.
Third, the expansions nearest blue and teal have less building space.
DAMN! Whats up with people and space tileset? The past two days many people posted space, im also making a space one.
Your next version better have alot of changes.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Staredit.Net Essence on 2005-04-23 at 22:20:58
Zerg doesn't need a fast expo on the island, but in my revision they are getting one. In fact, my revision won't even have the same name, becuase the map is completely different. And with that I close this topic and cast this map into the pits of.... the internet.