Floes of Abyss

[Moderator]

14:47, 13th Jun 2010, by Rui:
Strategy-wise, this melee map is crippled and monotonous. My [self=http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/maps-564/floes-abyss-157493/#post1613502]full review[/self] goes in detail. Rejected with a rating of 1,5 out of 5.

 

[Silly Lil Ant]

Looks good but don't you think there should be some floating rocks above the abyss?
I will test when i'm on other computer, and then I'll rate =)

 

[snorsorbet]

Thank you very much for the reply.
I did consider adding floating rocks over the abyss, but when I realized they are in the way for flying units, I scrapped the idea. I might reconsider it, though

 

[Just_Spectating]

i like the symmetry, guarantees balance.

also waygates for a melee map is more unique than anything else,

i don't however like the limited building space in the starting location, or the fact that a merchant shop is so close to the bases.

overall though, it looks pretty decent for a 1v1 match between a friend. :]

 

[Silly Lil Ant]

Very good, although i second the limited building area.

4/5 +rep and vote for approval!

 

[snorsorbet]

Should I enlarge the starting locations by making the actual map larger, or should I try to squeeze it into the current map size?

 

[Silly Lil Ant]

do both, save the map as something else to start, so u can do the other 1 after. then decide which u think is better! thats what i did wiv my maps!

 

[Just_Spectating]

id say remove some of the trees from the south side of player 1's base, and the north trees of player 2's base, and moving the bases (red) higher, and (blue) lower

 

[snorsorbet]

I enlarged the starting locations by removing some trees. I also swapped the positions of the Laboratories and Merchants.
Thoughts? Critics?

 

[Alfagar]

Looks fun

 

[Riptokus]

Not a bad map. It has some issues though. First of all, the abyss, which is such a prominent terrain feature, is hidden by walls of wood. Second, the creeping feels off somehow, but since I generally don't play melee that statement should be taken with a grain of salt. Third, I like being able to attack in unexpected ways. A Static slugfest isn't my idea of fun.

Finally, the playable map area of 67x64 shouldn't be in a map with a size of 192x192. That bloats the file size needlessly.

A decent melee, but melee isnt my thing. 3/5.

 

[Rui]

Rui's review for snorsorbet's melee map, "Floes of Abyss"

I want to start by mentioning exactly what Riptokus pointed out. It's silly to have a playable terrain of 67x64 on a 192x192 map.
I didn't enjoy this map. Each player has a portion of land at the corners of the map. The two middle paths are accessible by waygates. The only way into your enemy's base is through these waygates. On your way, you've got to be careful not to pass through the demon-guarded creep camps, which are quite difficult for your early army to handle. Resuming the situation, you'll most likely run into your enemy if you decide to rush, else he'll just be sitting in his base. And not without a reason, because, just like I mentioned, the creep camps are tough for your early army to handle.Waygates are something you should usually leave out because they're bugged. The AI I played against malfunctioned, for example.
The itemdrops are imbalanced taking the creep camp into consideration.
I'm sorry, but strategy-wise, this map is completely crippled and monotonous. My rating is 1,5 out of 5, rounding up to 2 (Lacking).

 

[snorsorbet]

Too bad you spent time reviewing this one, because I have known for a long tome that it is extremely flawed so I just left it behind. Are you sure that this is the map I sent you?

Thanks for taking your time though, your review gave me fresh motivation to fix the map and maybe even entirely remake it ;D