Report, edit, etc...Posted by Gigins on 2006-12-07 at 10:35:10
[center]Dragon Commander Defense
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Originally DCD was meant to be an entry in the November 06 mapping contest but it turned much more of a map to finish it in the time of 2 weeks. It's a classic style Defense map with wide variety of bonuses, possibilities and enemies. You can actually have more than 70 types of units to have, because all spells are available here, including mind control. The goal is to have as many ways of successful defense as possible. Also this map has a good challenge of 70 levels, which guarantees that you won't be dissapointed about how short it is.
[ Progress ]
In overall It's almost finished. Most of the triggers are done but lots of balancing still must be done. I've even decided to re-balance all the 70 levels because it turned out too easy when me and Jammed last tested.
»» Ideas
While I have everything pretty much planned out, these little things are always welcome. Please post up anything you have in mind.
»» Terrain and units
I did these even before the triggers so it could be called "done", but I've changed it during progress. Look in the screenshots section.
»» Triggers
Boo 70 levels.. many triggers. But the levels are done. I have few bonuses left to do, but overall it's 95% done.
»» Balance
Nope, it's not balanced at all. It's hard at the start and easy later on lol. I'm working on it though. Big thanks goes to my tester team naturally.
[ Specifications ]
»» Map itself
Classic style Defense
»» Players
1-6 players. While you can actually play alone, it's really recommended to play with your friends. The optimal player count is 4-6. If you play for fun, go for 6, but if you concern about kill stealing to much go with 4. A civilian bonus is granted to all players depending on the player count. Less players, bigger bonus.
»» Tileset and size
96x96 Desert, it's rather compact.
[ Features ]
»» Wizards & Overlords
You play either as dragon wizard or dragon overlord. 4 main players(overlords) can buy most of the offensive units and defend the Dragon Utopia with army strength. Wizards have access to all kinds of spell-casters and some offensive units. Both players must combine their abilities to successfully protect the Dragon Utopia.
»» Combos
You can combine various units into certain super units or minerals. There are 17 combos available right now, please fell free to suggest more.
Each player gets a random bonus on levels {5; 15; 25; 35; 45; 55; 65}. All bonus are not equally useful, so you got to be lucky.
[ Details ]
There are 70 levels and each level has it's own unit. Because of the freedom to use spells and the combo feature, both overlords and wizards can control almost any unit in the game...
»» Overlord shop
Things that a overlord player can buy.
Things that a wizard player can buy.
»» Screenshots & previews
Although the map is being actively tested and worked on, I always forget to take real ingame screenshots. I hade the same problem with Brain Bread.
World map so you can see what is this all about.
http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/989/worldmaprk4.png
[ Testing ]
Active testing is in the process right now. I have gathered a tester team, but I can always use some extra players, especially when nobody's on.
»» Testers
Hah, you thought I'll write a list? No way!
To join the tester team post here, PM me or contact me in any other way. Active AIM or MSN is required.
[/center]Originally DCD was meant to be an entry in the November 06 mapping contest but it turned much more of a map to finish it in the time of 2 weeks. It's a classic style Defense map with wide variety of bonuses, possibilities and enemies. You can actually have more than 70 types of units to have, because all spells are available here, including mind control. The goal is to have as many ways of successful defense as possible. Also this map has a good challenge of 70 levels, which guarantees that you won't be dissapointed about how short it is.
[ Progress ]
In overall It's almost finished. Most of the triggers are done but lots of balancing still must be done. I've even decided to re-balance all the 70 levels because it turned out too easy when me and Jammed last tested.
»» Ideas
While I have everything pretty much planned out, these little things are always welcome. Please post up anything you have in mind.
»» Terrain and units
I did these even before the triggers so it could be called "done", but I've changed it during progress. Look in the screenshots section.
»» Triggers
Boo 70 levels.. many triggers. But the levels are done. I have few bonuses left to do, but overall it's 95% done.
»» Balance
Nope, it's not balanced at all. It's hard at the start and easy later on lol. I'm working on it though. Big thanks goes to my tester team naturally.
[ Specifications ]
»» Map itself
Classic style Defense
»» Players
1-6 players. While you can actually play alone, it's really recommended to play with your friends. The optimal player count is 4-6. If you play for fun, go for 6, but if you concern about kill stealing to much go with 4. A civilian bonus is granted to all players depending on the player count. Less players, bigger bonus.
»» Tileset and size
96x96 Desert, it's rather compact.
[ Features ]
»» Wizards & Overlords
You play either as dragon wizard or dragon overlord. 4 main players(overlords) can buy most of the offensive units and defend the Dragon Utopia with army strength. Wizards have access to all kinds of spell-casters and some offensive units. Both players must combine their abilities to successfully protect the Dragon Utopia.
»» Combos
You can combine various units into certain super units or minerals. There are 17 combos available right now, please fell free to suggest more.
- SCV + probe = Drone (Can build Hatchery>overlords, see below)
- 6x hydra = hero hydra
- 8x mutalisk = hero mutalisk
- 2 tanks + 2 goliaths = dropship
- queen + csi vessel + inf. kerrigan = dropship
- 4 archon + 1 goon = dark archon
- 4 goliaths + 2 goons = hero goliath
- 8 ghosts = 1 hero ghost
- 10 rines = hero rine
- 4 tanks = hero tank
- 4 sci vessels + lurker = carrier
- 6 goons = hero goon
- 5 archons = hero archon
- defiler + 5 HT = reaver
- tank + goon + archon + rine + ghost + goliath + hydra + valk = battlecruiser
- overlord = minerals
- 2 dark archons = minerals
Each player gets a random bonus on levels {5; 15; 25; 35; 45; 55; 65}. All bonus are not equally useful, so you got to be lucky.
- Academy
- Cybernetics Core
- Hydralisk Den
- Robotics Support Bay
- Dark Archon
- 10 minerals
- 8 civs
- Dropship
- Lurker + Valkyrie
- Drone
- Hero Goliath
- Hero Hydralisk
- Hero Dragoon
- Reaver
[ Details ]
There are 70 levels and each level has it's own unit. Because of the freedom to use spells and the combo feature, both overlords and wizards can control almost any unit in the game...
»» Overlord shop
Things that a overlord player can buy.
- Valkyrie (6)
- Hydra (2)
- Goliath (3)
- Ghost (1)
- 2x Marine (1)
- Archon (3)
- Dragoon (2)
- Tank (4)
- Mineral (1)
- Probe (5)
Things that a wizard player can buy.
- Mutalisk (3)
- Mineral (1)
- Lurker (6)
- HT (2)
- Science vessel (3)
- Dark acrhon (10)
- Inf. Kerrigan (4)
- Queen (3)
- defiler (3)
»» Screenshots & previews
Although the map is being actively tested and worked on, I always forget to take real ingame screenshots. I hade the same problem with Brain Bread.
World map so you can see what is this all about.
http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/989/worldmaprk4.png
[ Testing ]
Active testing is in the process right now. I have gathered a tester team, but I can always use some extra players, especially when nobody's on.
»» Testers
Hah, you thought I'll write a list? No way!
To join the tester team post here, PM me or contact me in any other way. Active AIM or MSN is required.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by JaFF on 2006-12-07 at 13:02:48
You forgot the closing color tag in "Combos".
Report, edit, etc...Posted by CheatEnabled on 2006-12-07 at 13:50:21
The combo feature sounds interesting. Good luck on your map.
Also, dark archon is spelled wrong on the purchase list.
Also, dark archon is spelled wrong on the purchase list.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Xx.Doom.xX on 2006-12-07 at 16:28:43
I would like to test DEAD.
It looks very fun, can't wait for it.
'thought' is spelled 'though'
It looks very fun, can't wait for it.
'thought' is spelled 'though'
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Gigins on 2006-12-07 at 17:06:43
QUOTE(Frenzy @ Dec 8 2006, 12:28 AM)
I would like to test DEAD.
It looks very fun, can't wait for it.
'thought' is spelled 'though'
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It looks very fun, can't wait for it.
'thought' is spelled 'though'
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What?
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Xx.Doom.xX on 2006-12-07 at 17:22:15
People were giving grammatical errors so I decided to join in.
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Hah, you though [thought] I'll write a list? No way!
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Centreri on 2006-12-07 at 17:32:21
10/10. Sounds awesome : ).
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Gigins on 2006-12-07 at 18:52:38
QUOTE(Frenzy @ Dec 8 2006, 01:22 AM)
People were giving grammatical errors so I decided to join in.
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Yea, thanks. So, I will add you to the tester list later on.
QUOTE(Centreri @ Dec 8 2006, 01:32 AM)
10/10. Sounds awesome : ).
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I knew I can get your attention with a dragon theme.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Schtauffen on 2006-12-07 at 20:01:22
I'm available, and I'm bored. Although this is my first post, I'm a weathered map maker and ex-modder, though I haven't done either in a year or so and have just recently decided to get back into it (recovering from WoW.)
If my status is too low, I'll understand. Just thought I'd put this out there. My name on USWest is Schtauffen, I don't have an east one atm, but I'd be glad to make one so I could test this map out. I<3defense maps. I wish that people were capable enough to play Tux's LoOny defense on bnet... <_<
If my status is too low, I'll understand. Just thought I'd put this out there. My name on USWest is Schtauffen, I don't have an east one atm, but I'd be glad to make one so I could test this map out. I<3defense maps. I wish that people were capable enough to play Tux's LoOny defense on bnet... <_<
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Gigins on 2006-12-08 at 11:03:31
Although I don't know you I'll consider your offer.
I finished rebalancing the enemy HP. Now it's from 50(lvl1) to 85000(lvl70) instead of 50 to 5000. Now I have to test it.
I finished rebalancing the enemy HP. Now it's from 50(lvl1) to 85000(lvl70) instead of 50 to 5000. Now I have to test it.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by TRiGGaMaSTa on 2006-12-08 at 19:14:05
lol can't wait for this it sounds like alot of fun.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Grand_Dracolich on 2006-12-09 at 08:24:46
I'd play it, though ages ago I came up with a map called Elemental Den Defense to go with my Elemental Dragon RPG series (not finished). It's more of a Dragon-themed Helm's Deep than a defense though.
And I can't really help test it, I have too many things going on already.
And I can't really help test it, I have too many things going on already.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by EcHo on 2006-12-09 at 13:08:18
Finally a defence map that seems interesting and fun . Good Luck, I hope to play it soon
. Good Luck, I hope to play it soonReport, edit, etc...Posted by Gigins on 2006-12-10 at 09:25:21
I just finished the random bonuses. As well as all other triggers that were planed so far.
Added Doom and Schtauffen to the tester list.
Schtauffen, please create the account "Schtauffen" on East if you haven't done so already. Also please provide me with your AIM or MSN account so I can contact you about the tests.
Added Doom and Schtauffen to the tester list.
Schtauffen, please create the account "Schtauffen" on East if you haven't done so already. Also please provide me with your AIM or MSN account so I can contact you about the tests.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Schtauffen on 2006-12-10 at 16:23:35
z.schtauffen@gmail.com
I have Schtauffen on East now, last time I was on it seemed to lag more than it should have... I'm hoping it was just a fluke that one night though. I spose we'll see.
I have Schtauffen on East now, last time I was on it seemed to lag more than it should have... I'm hoping it was just a fluke that one night though. I spose we'll see.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Gigins on 2006-12-10 at 16:46:50
Great, I can really use extra testers. Welcome to the team. 
Report, edit, etc...Posted by EcHo on 2006-12-10 at 22:24:30
Extra testers eh? Well if you need me, I'm on most of the time on Starcraft @USEast
Report, edit, etc...Posted by TRiGGaMaSTa on 2006-12-11 at 00:55:40
Can you get some screenshots up please?
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Zell.Dincht on 2006-12-11 at 23:18:05
This seems very interesting, if you still have room for the testers please add me. Also if you can make the combo system excellent then this map would be fantastic.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Schtauffen on 2006-12-12 at 00:53:54
What is the best time to catch you on East? (I'm central time)
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Psychic_Genius on 2006-12-12 at 01:43:24
wow, this map looks incredible, i would like to be a tester. psychic_genius@hotmail.com is my msn and Psychic Geniuz my aim 
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Gigins on 2006-12-12 at 02:09:46
QUOTE(TRiGGaMaSTa @ Dec 11 2006, 08:55 AM)
Can you get some screenshots up please?
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Yes, yes I'll try. It's just like with Btain Bread, I always forget about taking SS while testing.
QUOTE(Zell.Dincht @ Dec 12 2006, 07:18 AM)
This seems very interesting, if you still have room for the testers please add me. Also if you can make the combo system excellent then this map would be fantastic.
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Sure you're in but I need your AIM/MSN. The combo system is done. I don't know what do you mean by fantastic, but you're free to suggest.
QUOTE(Schtauffen @ Dec 12 2006, 08:53 AM)
What is the best time to catch you on East? (I'm central time)
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I'm European, GMT+2. Central is GMT-6, that mean we have an 8 hour difference. I could be testing any day time, 1pm-2+am. That mean I could catch you on weekend mornings(your time). Just be on AIM/MSN at that time.
QUOTE(Psychic_Genius @ Dec 12 2006, 09:43 AM)
wow, this map looks incredible, i would like to be a tester. psychic_genius@hotmail.com is my msn and Psychic Geniuz my aim
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Great. Your in. Whats your USEast account?
I'm glad that people still have fate in classic defense maps.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Psychic_Genius on 2006-12-12 at 02:47:46
Psychic_Genius east, west, europe, etc
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Gigins on 2006-12-12 at 08:49:10
Since I always forget to take screenshots, I made a little world map so non-testing members can see what is this all about. 
http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/989/worldmaprk4.png
http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/989/worldmaprk4.png
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Moogle on 2006-12-12 at 09:50:21
From what i read / screen shot of the existing terrain of Defense map i must say look's like going to become a very well created D, Unlike most D's too easy or too hard or not balanced and suck. I wish you luck in production of this map.