Hallowed Isles

[Gorin]

Out of current maps in the poll I like this one the most I think. Terrain is great and visually pleasing and not too overwhelming, creeps and item drops seem fine aswell. Combining Lordaeron Summer/Sunken Ruins themes always works nicely only thing I'm not sure about is if the red camps should be in the crossroad like that but thats just my opinion

 

[Remixer]

Out of current maps in the poll I like this one the most I think. Terrain is great and visually pleasing and not too overwhelming, creeps and item drops seem fine aswell. Combining Lordaeron Summer/Sunken Ruins themes always works nicely only thing I'm not sure about is if the red camps should be in the crossroad like that but thats just my opinion

The red camps locking out the enemy secondary expansions is intentional - thus the name and decorating around those camps signaling the Hallowness of those spots - not conventional, but intended, but of course easily adjustable.

 

[deepstrasz]

1. Nice touch on the red camp forcing early expansion on the mines near it not quite an option and also making player pay more attention to their units' paths. However, I'd reduce their creep camp acquisition range so that they won't be aggressive from a high distance.
2. Mine guards on the other hand should have the highest range so that players won't build too near them towers or ancients without getting aggroed.
3. Mine gold should also but it's not a must, be based on the defense they have (creep level; maybe even location).

Some feedback from the judges raised a concern for the mercenary camp's utility due to its position far from the starting points: Hive Cup 2023: Melee Mapping Contest #9 - Results However, they could be used more in mid game, I think.
Good classic-like map with nice mix of water, sand and grass tiles as well as weather FX.

Approved.

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