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Steppes of Tanaris

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Steppes of Tanaris
Created by Numeror

Map Info:

Melee map

Type: FFA or 2v2

Size: 128x128

Terrain: Barrens

Neutral buildings:

8 Goldmines
4 Goblin merchants
2 Mercerany camps
2 Goblin observartories
2 Fountains of health
1 Tavern

Map Description:

The steppes of Tanaris are know for their brutal winds and scorching heat. But not only the elements are unforgiving and brutal.
The Centaurs that control these lands will run you over like a stampede of kodo's.

Screenshots:




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Starting position

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A green creep camp

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A goblin merchant with yellow creep camp

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Wrecking a Human AI

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Wrecking a Orc AI

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A goblin observatory

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Image Description:
Nothing beats a good 'ol Wyvern army

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Change Log:




Added:
This map

Removed:
Nothing

Edited:
Nothing

Credits:

Special Thanks:
  • Blizzard Entertainment
  • You, for playing this map


Author's notes:

The reason why I think that this map is unique is, because it has very little cliffs. Cliffs are mostly used to create a boundary.
So that why I only used them around the starting position and at the two observatories.
The idea of using almost no cliffs, is to get the steppe effect.
I playtested it myself a couple of times and I must say that it's a nice map to play.
The best ways to play this map is 2v2 and FFA. The map is just too big for 1v1...

Enjoy!

Map Description Template Created by -Kobas-

Keywords:
Melee map, Barrens, Desert, Orcs.
Contents

Steppes of Tanaris (Map)

Reviews
18:21, 4th Apr 2016 Rufus: Rufus ReviewMap ScoreGameplay:14 / 30Aesthetics:13 / 20Total:27 / 50 Rating Chart 45-505/5 Highly Recommended35-444/5 Recommended25-343/5 Useful15-242/5 Lacking0-141/5 Unacceptable Gameplay The item drops seems...

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Rufus Review
Map Score
Gameplay:14 / 30
Aesthetics:13 / 20
Total:27 / 50

Rating Chart
45-505/5 Highly Recommended
35-444/5 Recommended
25-343/5 Useful
15-242/5 Lacking
0-141/5 Unacceptable

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Gameplay
The item drops seems balanced enough. Personally I like the big chance of powerups. The creep camps are also balanced. The harpy camps might be a little cramped, having the laboratory in the middle of the plateau. You could try moving this back toward the cornor of it.

The players starting locations are balanced and equal. The gold expansions have a big amount of gold, allowing the map to only contain one expansion per player. However, the expansion is in a pretty vulnerable location, as the only thing protecting it is trees. If they go down, there is nothing but desert for a big radius around it.

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Aesthetics
The description is short and informative, which is good for a melee map. I would suggest replacing the screenshots as they show the gameplay of a melee game, which isn't really very informative of the map. Everybody here knows how that looks like already. I would rather like to see an overview and terrain screenshots.

The maps look is kind of plain, but still interesting. Considering the low amount of doodads you have put in, it is truly a good job to make it as good looking as it is now. I like how smooth the map is, with a few exceptions for the well placed cliffs and water holes. However, the map could still use more decoration. You could try adding rocks or some other doodad to make the cliff pits look more alive, and addding more doodad groups by the edges of the forests.

The tile variation could be improved.

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Bugs
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Summary
A melee map with a pretty plain terrain, not allowing many high-ground advantages. The creep camps are well balanced with fitting rewards. The terrain is decent, with a few special touches.

Approved with a rating of 3/5.
 
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Joined
Oct 2, 2011
Messages
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Rufus Review
Map Score
Gameplay:14 / 30
Aesthetics:13 / 20
Total:27 / 50

Rating Chart
45-505/5 Highly Recommended
35-444/5 Recommended
25-343/5 Useful
15-242/5 Lacking
0-141/5 Unacceptable

mapdev.gif
Gameplay
The item drops seems balanced enough. Personally I like the big chance of powerups. The creep camps are also balanced. The harpy camps might be a little cramped, having the laboratory in the middle of the plateau. You could try moving this back toward the cornor of it.

The players starting locations are balanced and equal. The gold expansions have a big amount of gold, allowing the map to only contain one expansion per player. However, the expansion is in a pretty vulnerable location, as the only thing protecting it is trees. If they go down, there is nothing but desert for a big radius around it.

terrianforum.gif
Aesthetics
The description is short and informative, which is good for a melee map. I would suggest replacing the screenshots as they show the gameplay of a melee game, which isn't really very informative of the map. Everybody here knows how that looks like already. I would rather like to see an overview and terrain screenshots.

The maps look is kind of plain, but still interesting. Considering the low amount of doodads you have put in, it is truly a good job to make it as good looking as it is now. I like how smooth the map is, with a few exceptions for the well placed cliffs and water holes. However, the map could still use more decoration. You could try adding rocks or some other doodad to make the cliff pits look more alive, and addding more doodad groups by the edges of the forests.

The tile variation could be improved.

triggersandscriptsforum.gif
Bugs
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updatesandnewsforum.gif
Summary
A melee map with a pretty plain terrain, not allowing many high-ground advantages. The creep camps are well balanced with fitting rewards. The terrain is decent, with a few special touches.

Rating set to 3/5 and vote for approval.
 
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