[M] (2) Megafossil

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On July 10 2012 08:16 Yonnua wrote:
I really don't like this kind of centre (with the watchtower). It wrecks pathing so much and makes you babysit units you really shouldn't have to. Also, the fact that Colossi can walk over the tower (usually) means protoss often lose half their army when they move to or away from the tower. This kind of set up causes a lot of issues. There are also lots of other issues with even paths but most of them come down to pathing and weird counters.

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On July 10 2012 08:24 IronManSC wrote:
Not liking the ramp between the nat and 3rd (where the half base is). How does Zerg attack toss or terran in that area?

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On July 10 2012 08:26 monitor wrote:
Solid map, but I think its slightly too linear. Thirds these days have to be somewhat linear otherwise they become very difficult to hold, but for example the fourth here doesn't need to be a straight path from the third. I really like maps where the pathing isn't so boring- it curves or varies in direction. Otherwise, the games between highly linear maps can become very similar in the playstyles they encourage. For my evidence, you can examine EVERY single popular brood war map, none will have linear paths between the expansions

So with that said, I think you should consider making some slight changes to the fourth expansion in order to prevent the linear pathing between third-fourth-fifth. Not really sure exactly what, but at the very least you could angle it so the fifth isn't a straight line from the fourth.

Also another thing I should say is that the rocks at the natural are clever. Good work. And you're improving a ton!!!

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On July 10 2012 16:44 EatThePath wrote:
Good changes. The new 5th makes it a very interesting map... eventually. ^^

I agree with monitor that the 4th is pretty plain straight down the ramp from the 3rd. What if you scooted it over so part of the mineral line was underneath the new ramp that goes up to the 5th? That way attacker could take the long way around past the 5th to harass from the cliff, or a frontal attack could move up the ramp from the low ground to siege it from the cliff. It shares more vulnerability but the main route is the same.

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On July 10 2012 16:53 NewSunshine wrote:

Hmmm, or I could just extend the high ground ledge to go behind the 4th, and have a harassment ledge, Condemned Ridge style. Yeah, that sounds good.

I love the ideas I get when we start bouncing them around :D

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On July 10 2012 17:24 NewSunshine wrote:
K, here's what I have, in both Overview and Close-up form:

+ Show Spoiler +

Now check out Cerberus Plateau, you nerd.

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On July 10 2012 23:52 SidianTheBard wrote:
What happened to you? You use to be such a noob, a precious precious noob. Then you bust out 2 new maps that are pretty much amazing. I'll post some thoughts later when I get some more time to closely look over your maps but at first glance anyway they are awesome. Keep up the great work! :D

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