Runelit Depths

[Moderator]

00:20, 18th Apr 2016
Remixer:

Remixer's Comment

Overall a unique melee map for change with decent execution.

3/5

 

[Eldin HawkWing]

Improve Description
By adding screenshots

 

[Sh4de]

Added some zazz to the description, wasn't certain how to attach the files to my description so I made a forum post where they're uploaded, I'll adjust accordingly after I've figured out how to.

 

[Eldin HawkWing]

Added some zazz to the description, wasn't certain how to attach the files to my description so I made a forum post where they're uploaded, I'll adjust accordingly after I've figured out how to.

Dude. Here's How to

How to add Screenshots

 

[Zenonoth]

Just tested the map, here's my review

My, my.. this is one decent Melee map.

- It's playable by 8 players which is rare to find these days
- It has a Goblin Laboratory, Fountains, Taverns, a Marketplace, and a Goblin Merchant
- The Rune's idea is perfect
- Lots of creeps which makes this map even more challenging

- The terrain is nice but could be better
- It would be nice if you could add a Mercenary camp

I'll rate this 4/5, will change my rating to 5/5 once you improve terrain with more doodads, add a Mercenary Camp

EDIT: Rating this 5/5 since changes have been made

 

[Ardenian]

You don't need so many screenshots of creep camps.
Map structure, map terrain and strategical views are far more interesting.

Your map is also heavily asymmetrical and unbalanced, you might want to take a look on
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/general-mapping-tutorials-278/competitive-melee-map-252987/ and http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/general-mapping-tutorials-278/how-create-melee-maps-187652/.

 

[cleavinghammer]

* Starting gold mine seems a bit low to me.
* Terrain is nice, though I think all the runes seem to make it laggy.
* You should add more green creeps, the AI seems to get stuck at low levels because of that (they often don't clear out their own base).
* You should thin out the trees that block off red camps so it only takes one spell to get through.

 

[Sh4de]

Noted, thanks for the feedback

 

[Remixer]

Quota	Annotation
Rules	The map does not brake any rules and can be reviewed.
Terrain	To be honest I like the terrain as it is. It's not very flawless or well done but it is really fresh and unique. I love the way you used the abyss and the magical runes for your advantage. On the flip side of the coin there is no height variation and the way the map is executed leaves very little space for the gameplay mechanics. You seem to stick with very large brush sizes, which is often bad - try to and make some visual differences with the brush size 1. It really makes it look more alive and refressing. Terrain is mirrored - which makes it balanced but thus also repetitive. Always try to add variations here and there without braking the balance.
Gameplay	Like mentioned before the terrain is mirrored. However the corner players have somewhat little advantage since their bases are diagonally compared to the others meaning enemies coming to their bases have to go next to a cliff that the base is on top of - which is really abusable. However it's pretty minor. The paths around the map are partly really narrow and thus restricts the size of armies on the map. The abyss is water and does not block air units so they can be really superior in this map as they can harass land units all over the map and being indestructible themselves, flying over the abyss. The usage of the tress to block off some neutral buildings is also sweet, however check and make sure it's balanced to each race. Having 10+ trees makes it really long way to every other race but Night Elves and thus I'd recommend you to reduce the amount of trees blocking off the buildings. Item drops seemed to be okay, though the creep camps near bases could be a little easier, apart from the one guarding the gold mine. The second extension near the middle has no functionality really - it's too vulnerable to be used well not to mention there's no trees to be harvested.
Notable factors	Notable uniqueness. Notable exectution. Notable experience.	Summary	Merits: + Unique and fresh + Balanced + Map has appropriate name and description Demerits: - Poor terrain (apart from it being cool) - Narrow paths around the map - Minor balance errors Suggestions: • Add height variation • Check the balance errors mentioned above • Check out item drops and creep levels around the bases • Consider changing the second expansion areas • Keep up the good work

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[WhiteFang]

I like the concept of the rune path,and the idea behind the map itself.Very unique,I hope to see more from you in the future