Hey old friend, it has been awhile
You already have my 5 vote from a much earlier version of this map, but man, I wish I could give it a six. For anyone contemplating downloading this map, here are some of its strongest points :
- Heroes choosing their own abilities is something that can be found in a couple of different AoS maps, but in no AoS map I have played, have I seen it executed so well. While HoSK has its own distinguished and interesting feel, I personally feel that the custom skill purchase system in this map is better and easier for new players to understand.
- The custom triggered abilities are very innovative, and allow for very interesting hero combinations.
- 3-way AoS maps are always intense, because they give you the feeling that you're being attacked from all sides. This is probably the best quality 3-way AoS map in existence, imho.
- The spellcasting notification system is very useful, and something I implemented into my latest map project after enjoying it in this map.
- Plenty of recipes to satisfy any AoS fan.
- Very good balance. In earlier versions of this map, I had many problems and doubts in how well the map could be balanced, when players can choose their own skills - Choosing too many of the same type of skill can become extremely imbalanced - But over the versions it looks like Kyton worked very hard to negate all of my fears. Freaking excellent job.
- The pace is very fast and energetic, because the troops deal a substantial amount of damage compared to their total hitpoints, giving the feeling that you're just massacring your enemies, but the spawn rates provide excellent counterbalance to this, to keep the troop waves from drying out. Very fun!
- Several different game modes available for play, making the map quite interesting to play, and adding greatly to its replay value.
All in all, like I said, wish I could rate a six. Keep up the good work man!
PS: I love what you did with the preloading wait, no more lag on the Ability select eh
Approved
