Need for maps :
Recently, there was this interesting discussion started by OMnom on how to create competitive maps, what are the ingredients to make a good-quality map, that allows for diverse gameplay and strategical depth.
A great work has been done on developing the 1v1 map-pool, with now a dozen maps used in daily matches and competitions alike, some of which are now part of the Official map pool. Creative maps are being furthermore developed, such as he SoS maps with capturable buildings, mo's maps exploring the usage of water and bridges, and many more ...
However, from my own perspective, I have been very frustrated with the existing team maps offer, as most of these are not even close to the quality standard that is taking shape in the 1v1 map scene. From my point of view, nearly 90% of the team maps in the official map pool, and even in the community-made one, present major flaws in their design.
I think it is a good time to work on the team map offer ! Not only this would create more enjoyable games for the existing player base, but this is also very needed for the image of OpenRA towards newcomers, as team games might probably more comfortable and attractive to them than competitive 1v1. In other words, team maps are an important part of OpenRA's vitrine.
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The workshop :
In this workshop, I'd like to focus exclusively on 2v2 and 3v3 maps. I think this is a good start to start developing quality maps : adapting the qualities of 1v1 maps on this category will be easier. Furthermore, I think the dimension of a map, which is related to the number of lanes, to the players positioning, ... is a physical limit to a map's quality. Therefore, good 4v4+ maps might become a bit gigantic, and harder to develop. So let's focus now on 2v2 and 3v3, for a start.
Of course, everybody is encouraged to participate here, to propose new maps, to give suggestions and criticism on the proposed maps, to tweak them, to discuss, to make sketchy drawings, etc ... This is an open workshop, feel free to propose what you want !
Map-making is not an easy task, so everybody's help and insight is welcome
In this original post, I will sort and group all the WIPs and final maps.
Also, this is different, but maybe complementary to NoobMapMaker's Map Design Contest. This workshop is more a long-run effort, that will probably take longer in time. I raelly want the final results to be as good as in the 1v1 pool. So there's a need to take the time and probably go through multiple iterations, until starting to get good results.
But NoobMapMaker, if you see any connection that should/could be made with your Contest, I'd be glad to do that !
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Toolbox :
Design checklist / process : viewtopic.php?p=303121#p303121
Maps References : viewtopic.php?p=303332#p303332
Map making tools & tips : viewtopic.php?p=303338#p303338
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The maps :
- 2v2 maps -
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- Merciless - by eskimo
https://resource.openra.net/maps/29355/ - viewtopic.php?p=309243#p309243 - Celtic Winter - by james.bong
https://resource.openra.net/maps/27578/ - viewtopic.php?p=307830#p307830 - Diffraction - by FRenzy, (SoScared)
https://resource.openra.net/maps/29487 - viewtopic.php?p=307796#p307796 - Burning Plain - by james.bong
https://resource.openra.net/maps/25365 - viewtopic.php?p=306358#p306358 - Coldsnap - by Blackened
https://resource.openra.net/maps/25731/ - viewtopic.php?p=306518#p306518 - Tyrants, by Blackened
https://resource.openra.net/maps/26656 - viewtopic.php?p=303317#p303317 - Climax - by Wippie
https://resource.openra.net/maps/27152/ - viewtopic.php?p=303186#p303186 - Doublestep - by (SoScared), FRenzy
https://resource.openra.net/maps/29484/ - viewtopic.php?p=303067#p303067
- Mad Science - by (PizzaAtomica), Blackened
viewtopic.php?p=303157#p303157 - viewtopic.php?p=305290#p305290
- 3v3 maps -
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- Boiling Lakes - by eskimo
https://resource.openra.net/maps/27659/ - viewtopic.php?p=307880#p307880 - Frostmourne - by FRenzy
https://resource.openra.net/maps/29729/ - viewtopic.php?p=307761#p307761 - Daybreak - by FRenzy
https://resource.openra.net/maps/29488/ - viewtopic.php?p=307706#p307706 - Outward Gumption - by Mo
https://resource.openra.net/maps/25163/ - viewtopic.php?p=306277#p306277 - Union Sacree - by FRenzy
https://resource.openra.net/maps/29486/ - viewtopic.php?p=306254#p306254 - River Aurora - by Blackened
http://resource.openra.net/maps/23374/ - viewtopic.php?p=305289#p305289 - River Borealis - by Blackened
https://resource.openra.net/maps/25707 - viewtopic.php?p=305289#p305289 - Zen Attitude - by Materianer
https://resource.openra.net/maps/27214 - viewtopic.php?p=303091#p303091 - Jungle Law - by FRenzy
https://resource.openra.net/maps/29485/ - viewtopic.php?p=303036#p303036
> Abandoned / stand-by maps :
- Powdered Shambles - by Materia
https://resource.openra.net/maps/24939/ - viewtopic.php?p=306249#p306249