Creed's Arrival

[Zucth]

Don't mind mine comment if it's sound weird, Hive staff will do this again anyway. Idk why the map name is "3rd Attempt". Anyway let start dig the cake!
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1. tree/doodad gaps noticeable.
2. random lv 3 item is a bit unacceptable. The difference value between Charge and Permanent at the same level is huge. Pick one!
3. A bit too many obstacle. This would be rather hard to see where the fight will happen.
Apart for those. Nice layout I found the idea of U shape you made look interesting. Sadly there is nothing to fight over after finish creep the first expo. The curve died fast.
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notice note: I wonder, will some of the creep aggro each other when player creep one of them? (I didn't test it out though)

 

[SpacewardJarl92]

Ty for the suggestions. The map file was named 3rd attempt since it was my 3rd ever map so obv its gonna have problems. I didnt realize it would be visible.

Can you explain what you mean tree/doodad gaps? I just used the brush for trees/doodads and didn't go back to change it. Is there a way to layer them on each other so there is less gaps?

I appreciate the advice I'm still learning good map balance. The closedness/openness of maps is a bit fickle for me but I'm trying to go more towards open designs with new things I'm making.

 

[Zucth]

Ty for the suggestions. The map file was named 3rd attempt since it was my 3rd ever map so obv its gonna have problems. I didnt realize it would be visible.

Can you explain what you mean tree/doodad gaps? I just used the brush for trees/doodads and didn't go back to change it. Is there a way to layer them on each other so there is less gaps?

I appreciate the advice I'm still learning good map balance. The closedness/openness of maps is a bit fickle for me but I'm trying to go more towards open designs with new things I'm making.

I would recommend try circular tool, place 'p' to see the gap between it. all the pink color are unbuildable area. if you confuse with water just place 'w' to remove water. Water is a bit off topic. Just make sure you didn't leave any empty space between trees/doodads. I didn't recommend square tool cause of the wisp trees problem. It some kind of advantage for elves wisp to mine wood without enemy be-able to attack you. So free wood and vision on the map.

 

[deepstrasz]

Please name your maps accordingly (filename should be as the title here, not 3rd attempt or whatever else that's pointless). Also, add the player number between parantheses, both in the filename and map thread title. Example: (2)Creed's Arrival.
Too many gaps between trees.
Little building space.
Terrain's too flat.

Generally, you'd want to check those guides (below) which help make a nicer map layout and teach better doodad placing and aesthetics.

Simple.

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