They never announced the writing contest winners either. And the end date for that contest was AUGUST 23rd. >.> I submitted to that. No news on who won.
The photon cannon game was boring at first, but it actually grew on me. Though it is simple, that's not necessarily a bad thing, and it is certainly different which made it a nice change of pace. I enjoyed it quite a bit and it does get more varied later. I'm sick of maps that just have units constantly autospawing (Nexus Wars for example) as there are so many of those in the first few pages. TDs are also prevalent in the early pages too. This game was just different. Just because it's on the easier side to make (I'm not a map maker, but based on your comments it seem like a fairly easy to make custom map), doesn't mean it's a bad map.
At the same time, I don't know how many unique quality maps were submitted so I'm not saying this map should have won, just that the map is reasonably entertaining and it isn't ridiculous that it won (surprising maybe, but not ridiculous).
I'm sick of tower defense and pylon defense and photon defense and Nexus wars and desert strike... they're all the same damn map. lol
This says it well and is why I'm perhaps more partial to this map than many of you. But yea, if you have unique maps released or in the works, tell me about them! I'll be glad to play them and try to spread awareness if they aren't Tugs, TDs, or slight variations on autospawning (autospawning with heroes or a couple upgrades and buildings isn't enough...). I'm hoping for unique games like SWAT by RedScull or Fortress Survival by MadDawg101 and Nevo (custom maps in WC3). Parasite (SC2 conversion from WC3) was a nice change that was up on the popularity list for a while but has since dropped down.
I would like to say that even the simplest maps are often the most popular. Most people here are very good and experienced veterans of the editors by blizzard, often forget the core value of making a map to be played by all on Battle.net is the fun factor.
Really? Just because debates is a polished and shiny map does not make it re playable or fun for 95% of people on battle.net. Sorry to single handedly point fingers at your map but you have since complained about it since the release of Starcraft; literally.
Other hand look at your simple defense map as of now it's #1 on the popularity list because why? It's re playable, challenging, and fun! Regardless of how many bots are inflating the popularity system doesn't not outdo the sheer numbers of people playing maps.
Do I agree with the popularity system? No, I personally hate it but you can't blame it for people not playing your map if you had front page worthiness.
Another rant is that some people call people stupid or call the general population of battle.net stupid, because they don't understand or sit around long enough to play their map. Look at the most popular videos of today, look how SIMPLE they are. I play games to have fun and don't like spending my time trying to figure things out and not at least be rewarded for it.
Sorry for those who created simple and fun maps but never had first page worthiness to have it stick on there at all.
Also, Stop bashing people's maps who won the contest. I bet I can find 10x more things wrong about your map and why it shouldn't have won the contest.
Really? Just because debates is a polished and shiny map does not make
it re playable or fun for 95% of people on battle.net. Sorry to single
handedly point fingers at your map but you have since complained about
it since the release of Starcraft; literally.
[...]
Also, Stop bashing people's maps who won the contest. I bet I can find
10x more things wrong about your map and why it shouldn't have won the
contest.
Where did I mention Debates here?!?! In what moment have I complained about not winning the contest?!?!?! I was talking about ALL SC2Mapster's maps. Who's bashing and complaining is you.
Googled it, couldn't find anything new... anyone know when they're announcing winners/if notices have already been sent out? I want to see the winner!
you gotta wait till blizzcon :P
They never announced the writing contest winners either. And the end date for that contest was AUGUST 23rd. >.> I submitted to that. No news on who won.
I think it was this guy.
http://www.thehelper.net/forums/showthread.php?p=1294515
EDIT::
Event - Any Player wins Blizz Custom Map Contest
Condition - Triggering Player != Sc2mapster Member
Action - Run Start Flaming Trigger
@Shawn91210: Go
I prefer to flame blizzard if that thread is not trolling. Seriously, 2 cannon in a valley and some upgrade ??
(btw yours should be triggering player instead of player, you have no local var reference for player
If that guy really won, then I am a really really sad panda.
I can make a map better than that, and the only thing I do is draw naked cartoon figures -.-
Wow... I really hope that's not the winner.
Edit: Haven't played any of these maps not gonna judge.
I think it's messed up the winners we're not announced. :\
They probably didn't want ads on the loading screen. It's against Blizzard policy. In other words, good bye sc2mapster maps.
In better words, good bye good maps.
The photon cannon game was boring at first, but it actually grew on me. Though it is simple, that's not necessarily a bad thing, and it is certainly different which made it a nice change of pace. I enjoyed it quite a bit and it does get more varied later. I'm sick of maps that just have units constantly autospawing (Nexus Wars for example) as there are so many of those in the first few pages. TDs are also prevalent in the early pages too. This game was just different. Just because it's on the easier side to make (I'm not a map maker, but based on your comments it seem like a fairly easy to make custom map), doesn't mean it's a bad map.
At the same time, I don't know how many unique quality maps were submitted so I'm not saying this map should have won, just that the map is reasonably entertaining and it isn't ridiculous that it won (surprising maybe, but not ridiculous).
EDIT:
This says it well and is why I'm perhaps more partial to this map than many of you. But yea, if you have unique maps released or in the works, tell me about them! I'll be glad to play them and try to spread awareness if they aren't Tugs, TDs, or slight variations on autospawning (autospawning with heroes or a couple upgrades and buildings isn't enough...). I'm hoping for unique games like SWAT by RedScull or Fortress Survival by MadDawg101 and Nevo (custom maps in WC3). Parasite (SC2 conversion from WC3) was a nice change that was up on the popularity list for a while but has since dropped down.
I would like to say that even the simplest maps are often the most popular. Most people here are very good and experienced veterans of the editors by blizzard, often forget the core value of making a map to be played by all on Battle.net is the fun factor.
@RodrigoAlves: Go
"In better words, good buy good maps."
Really? Just because debates is a polished and shiny map does not make it re playable or fun for 95% of people on battle.net. Sorry to single handedly point fingers at your map but you have since complained about it since the release of Starcraft; literally.
Other hand look at your simple defense map as of now it's #1 on the popularity list because why? It's re playable, challenging, and fun! Regardless of how many bots are inflating the popularity system doesn't not outdo the sheer numbers of people playing maps.
Do I agree with the popularity system? No, I personally hate it but you can't blame it for people not playing your map if you had front page worthiness.
Another rant is that some people call people stupid or call the general population of battle.net stupid, because they don't understand or sit around long enough to play their map. Look at the most popular videos of today, look how SIMPLE they are. I play games to have fun and don't like spending my time trying to figure things out and not at least be rewarded for it.
Sorry for those who created simple and fun maps but never had first page worthiness to have it stick on there at all.
Also, Stop bashing people's maps who won the contest. I bet I can find 10x more things wrong about your map and why it shouldn't have won the contest.
Where did I mention Debates here?!?! In what moment have I complained about not winning the contest?!?!?! I was talking about ALL SC2Mapster's maps. Who's bashing and complaining is you.