Ostheria

[Kino]

I tried your last map and there a few things I've noticed in common.

> Really like how your maps form a complete landscape. In this case; a city that transitions into a field which is then surrounded by a moat.
It isn't simply a mess of various city-scape doodads, there are distinct regions and together they form an overarching landscape; I really like that.
The use of water features especially the ponds and fountains is very nice, the bridge columns are great as well.

> They're not particularly balanced. Red start is at a very odd position, personally a more sensible spot would be south of the purple start. That said,
I think the terrain in this map is good enough that I am willing to approve it on the grounds that is an excellent terrain piece/template alone.
Though in future projects, if you can make a melee map that is both (1) balanced and (2) interesting; you'll have hit the what is (IMO) the gold standard for melee map creation.

TLDR Version
- Melee Map with excellent terrain; not particularly balanced for competitive play.
- IMO better used as a terrain template
~ Map Approved

The terrain is really good, I could definitely learn a few things from it.

 

[skippykanga]

thank you kino for your kind words and your advice. i suppose i can try and make a balanced map i personaly like maps with a sort of random feel to it like your playing a campaign but your actualy not. in saying that i will endevour to make future maps a little more balanced out.

 

[Kino]

thank you kino for your kind words and your advice. i suppose i can try and make a balanced map i personaly like maps with a sort of random feel to it like your playing a campaign but your actualy not. in saying that i will endevour to make future maps a little more balanced out.

It depends really on what you want.
Are you trying to functional melee maps? > If so then balance is key.
Are trying to make a terrain piece? > If so then submit it under the template genre in the future.
Are you trying to make a campaign style scenario? > If so then perhaps add some custom gameplay/mission objectives.

I understand the goal of making something asymmetrical, and if that's your endgame; then perhaps melee maps aren't exactly the best option.

 

[skippykanga]

i guess you could say i make terrain/template maps i just like making things that others might find usefull for there own projects