Guardians Of The North 1.2

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Moderator: StoPCampinGn00b version 1.1 Guardians Of The North by Meatfactory REVIEW GOTN is a linear multiplayer RPG map similar to Warcraft 3: The Frozen Throne's 'Founding of Durotar' campaign missions in parts where it is in an RPG only format. There is a lot of back and forth action as players will sometimes travel around the map searching for things and completing quests. The terrain is well made, and the gameplay could suit players who enjoy maps based off of quest missions. See below for a more detailed explanation regarding the map's quality.​ FEEDBACK Gameplay: As stated above, this is a quest based RPG map. The playable heroes have custom abilities, all significantly different from default abilities. There is a lot of resemblance, but sometimes it's the default ability with some changes like knockback added. THeroes all have specific roles in order to be successful as a team, but at the same time they aren't extremely dependent on each other, meaning the support hero won't die in seconds without a tank. The 'control AI' ability that becomes available after a code is typed in is somewhat useful, but it is very clunky, slow, and difficult to use. Players must toggle back and forth when controlling the other heroes then using the heroes spells. Micro is almost non-existent with this ability, as only move, hold position, stop, and attack are the only ones present. There isn't even attack move. There is a great amount of things to do in this map, so players can expect over an hour of playing time. The tasks and enemy design was fair (enemies could use more creative abilities and quests could have more of a fun-factor) and the differences in difficulty was very noticeable. There are enough references to complete a task such as videos in the description and an informative quest log. ​ Visuals: The terrain and doodad placement of the map is better than how most snow themed maps are. Villages looked neat, the environment was maybe very white-blue but there is no problem with that. Height leveling looked professional and cliffs matched well with the rest of the map. Some extra triggered effects happening when some creeps die add a little to how the map looks. There are though, some questionable areas where it looks like you can traverse through. Some of the water doesn't look too deep and some areas are blocked off without a visible boundary (a specific one is in stage 4 when confronting the lich). Other than that, the visuals are above average in this map. ​ Miscellaneous: As pointed out Melvs Grimm, vulnerable is spelled wrong. Anyway, not much to point out here. ​ VERDICT The map is now approved with a 3/5 rating. In my moderator book, 3 stars are usually an average to above average score. 4 stars is much better than average. 5 is very well made and/or creative. ​ FAQ [COLOR=white Map Making Related [COLOR=white [COLOR=white ] How can I get my map approved? Learn here. Where can I get world editor assistance and find tutorials? Here. Forum Related[/COLOR]]How do I navigate the Hive Workshop? Learn here. What does reputation mean at the bottom of my profile? Learn here. Where can I discuss a problem only with the staff and/or higher administrators? Here. [/COLOR]

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[StoPCampinGn00b]

Hmm, so your next in the queue, but I don't have the time to test the map with 2 others at the moment. So I've come to inform you to understand why I'm going to approve other maps as they many don't require multiplayer

 

[meatfactory]

Hmm, so your next in the queue, but I don't have the time to test the map with 2 others at the moment. So I've come to inform you to understand why I'm going to approve other maps as they many don't require multiplayer

You can test it in singleplayer, but you must play as the Runekeeper and it will be almost impossible unless you use cheats.

 

[Melvs Grimm]

There's a Typo in Crystal vonrealbility it should be vulnerability but overall good map, it's hard and challenging on single player, without cheats, Hope to see this map on the approved list

 

[meatfactory]

There's a Typo in Crystal vonrealbility it should be vulnerability but overall good map, it's hard and challenging on single player, without cheats, Hope to see this map on the approved list

Damn I thought I fixed that typo... anyway thanks for the heads up. It's nearly impossible if you play it alone. It could be winnable if I add some more controls for the computer players or add AI to them.

 

[StoPCampinGn00b]

Okay. So, I'm on the bottom right mission and for a lengthy time of 5 minutes of searching I could not find the spawning crystal. If you can't tell me where it is, perhaps you could give me a hint or an update where it pings where the crystal is? I don't want to review a fourth or so of the map.

 

[meatfactory]

Okay. So, I'm on the bottom right mission and for a lengthy time of 5 minutes of searching I could not find the spawning crystal. If you can't tell me where it is, perhaps you could give me a hint or an update where it pings where the crystal is? I don't want to review a fourth or so of the map.

Well I'm guessing you are past the death pools and at the part where you have to have to make the Stolen Lineage quest and if so, look at the video tutorial on that quest (map description - screenshots and videos). Btw if you haven't red the description I strongly suggest you do.

 

[StoPCampinGn00b]

Review finished! I've got as far to the lumber jack. I'm assuming that's around 3/4ths of the map. If I've stated anything wrong because I haven't finished the map, please tell me.

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Moderator: StoPCampinGn00b version 1.1 Guardians Of The North by Meatfactory REVIEW GOTN is a linear multiplayer RPG map similar to Warcraft 3: The Frozen Throne's 'Founding of Durotar' campaign missions in parts where it is in an RPG only format. There is a lot of back and forth action as players will sometimes travel around the map searching for things and completing quests. The terrain is well made, and the gameplay could suit players who enjoy maps based off of quest missions. See below for a more detailed explanation regarding the map's quality.​ FEEDBACK Gameplay: As stated above, this is a quest based RPG map. The playable heroes have custom abilities, all significantly different from default abilities. There is a lot of resemblance, but sometimes it's the default ability with some changes like knockback added. THeroes all have specific roles in order to be successful as a team, but at the same time they aren't extremely dependent on each other, meaning the support hero won't die in seconds without a tank. The 'control AI' ability that becomes available after a code is typed in is somewhat useful, but it is very clunky, slow, and difficult to use. Players must toggle back and forth when controlling the other heroes then using the heroes spells. Micro is almost non-existent with this ability, as only move, hold position, stop, and attack are the only ones present. There isn't even attack move. There is a great amount of things to do in this map, so players can expect over an hour of playing time. The tasks and enemy design was fair (enemies could use more creative abilities and quests could have more of a fun-factor) and the differences in difficulty was very noticeable. There are enough references to complete a task such as videos in the description and an informative quest log. ​ Visuals: The terrain and doodad placement of the map is better than how most snow themed maps are. Villages looked neat, the environment was maybe very white-blue but there is no problem with that. Height leveling looked professional and cliffs matched well with the rest of the map. Some extra triggered effects happening when some creeps die add a little to how the map looks. There are though, some questionable areas where it looks like you can traverse through. Some of the water doesn't look too deep and some areas are blocked off without a visible boundary (a specific one is in stage 4 when confronting the lich). Other than that, the visuals are above average in this map. ​ Miscellaneous: As pointed out Melvs Grimm, vulnerable is spelled wrong. Anyway, not much to point out here. ​ VERDICT The map is now approved with a 3/5 rating. In my moderator book, 3 stars are usually an average to above average score. 4 stars is much better than average. 5 is very well made and/or creative. ​ FAQ Map Making Related Forum Related How can I get my map approved? Learn here. Where can I get world editor assistance and find tutorials? Here. How do I navigate the Hive Workshop? Learn here. What does reputation mean at the bottom of my profile? Learn here. Where can I discuss a problem only with the staff and/or higher administrators? Here.

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[MogulKahn]

Gonna check this ! =)

 

[deepstrasz]

Seems rather hard.