I am looking for some feedback on my custom map: 'The Dominion Strikes Back'
Its currently in beta and you can play it on the North America Server.
Much like how Blizzard's 'Left2Die' is a nod to Valve's 'Left4dead', 'The Dominion Strikes Back' is a nod to Starwar's 'The Empire Strikes Back'. The map re-imagines if a 'Battle of Hoth'-like fight took place in the world of Starcraft 2.
[Story & Map Overview]
The Dominion have found the Rebel base on the ice planet Braxis.
-Fight for either side on the 3vs3 map.
-The Rebels (lobby Team 2) must defend and hold out for 45 mins. While, the Dominion must storm the rebel base within the same time-frame.
-Each side has their own unique play-style: If you like building fortifications and think you can build an impenetrable defense, play as the Rebels. If you like to kill indiscriminately or just plain-evil, play as the Dominion.
The map is still very new and I am always looking for ways to improve the map, if you guys find any bugs or have any suggest please feel free and post your thoughts.
@oldschool01: Go I just made a comment base on the pictures/video. I doubt I can manage to gather more players to play it with me, my SC2 social life is terrible. ;-)
@oldschool01: Go I just made a comment base on the pictures/video. I doubt I can manage to gather more players to play it with me, my SC2 social life is terrible. ;-)
Correct me if I'm wrong, but in Star Wars the Empire had 2 types of mech walkers - the small one and the big 4 legged one that can carry troops inside (i think the small one was the AT-AT and the big one was the AT-ST). It would be great if your map also had at least two different mech walker units as it would fit with the whole "tribute to the empire strikes back" theme.
Btw the mech walkers look like the goliath unit from the campaign. Maybe the goliath would be a better model for the walker? (re-scaling of model may be required)
How about texturing the terrain? Or you imagine it like snowlands?
Ya, I stuck with the 'snow-barren' theme from the movie. The ice tile that I am using is from nil's ice texture set. But, I would happily club a few baby seals if that meant I could get my hands on Blizzard's new ice texture set when HOTS comes out.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but in Star Wars the Empire had 2 types of mech walkers - the small one and the big 4 legged one that can carry troops inside (i think the small one was the AT-AT and the big one was the AT-ST). It would be great if your map also had at least two different mech walker units as it would fit with the whole "tribute to the empire strikes back" theme.
Btw the mech walkers look like the goliath unit from the campaign. Maybe the goliath would be a better model for the walker? (re-scaling of model may be required)
Hey caparosmith, Yep, your right. There are two types of mechs from the movie. I am using both the colossus and goliath models as my mech fill-ins. The four-legged "Dominion Walker" fills the role of a slow siege unit, while the 'Goliath' is more mobile and versatile type mech. I even have a 'snow-speeder' type of unit that fires a tow cable to slow down the mechs, which you see in the trailer i made.
Thanks for your interest guys! If you get a chance, feel free to play the map and tell me what you think.
Thanks for the support. I created chat channel "DBS" and added the info to the load screen. Join channel "DBS" and we'll get some games going. I'll also try and get the map spotlight by Blizzard.
Your welcome. Just started playing the game a few days ago, love it. Keep up the good work. No one's on the chat room though, and it's hard to get a game.
Hey everyone,
I am looking for some feedback on my custom map: 'The Dominion Strikes Back'
Its currently in beta and you can play it on the North America Server.
Much like how Blizzard's 'Left2Die' is a nod to Valve's 'Left4dead', 'The Dominion Strikes Back' is a nod to Starwar's 'The Empire Strikes Back'. The map re-imagines if a 'Battle of Hoth'-like fight took place in the world of Starcraft 2.
[Story & Map Overview]
The Dominion have found the Rebel base on the ice planet Braxis.
-Fight for either side on the 3vs3 map.
-The Rebels (lobby Team 2) must defend and hold out for 45 mins. While, the Dominion must storm the rebel base within the same time-frame.
-Each side has their own unique play-style: If you like building fortifications and think you can build an impenetrable defense, play as the Rebels. If you like to kill indiscriminately or just plain-evil, play as the Dominion.
The map is still very new and I am always looking for ways to improve the map, if you guys find any bugs or have any suggest please feel free and post your thoughts.
The Empire Strikes Back related? :)
Colossus as a Dominion walker? hhmmmm no. But the map idea is great. Map needs to be polished.
Hey SoulFilcher,
Have you been able to play it? Or are you making a comment base on the picture/ video? I'll take your feedback if you have any.
@oldschool01: Go I just made a comment base on the pictures/video. I doubt I can manage to gather more players to play it with me, my SC2 social life is terrible. ;-)
Ah, that is so sad...
You can friend me buddy ;)
How about texturing the terrain? Or you imagine it like snowlands?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but in Star Wars the Empire had 2 types of mech walkers - the small one and the big 4 legged one that can carry troops inside (i think the small one was the AT-AT and the big one was the AT-ST). It would be great if your map also had at least two different mech walker units as it would fit with the whole "tribute to the empire strikes back" theme.
Btw the mech walkers look like the goliath unit from the campaign. Maybe the goliath would be a better model for the walker? (re-scaling of model may be required)
Hey guys,
Ya, I stuck with the 'snow-barren' theme from the movie. The ice tile that I am using is from nil's ice texture set. But, I would happily club a few baby seals if that meant I could get my hands on Blizzard's new ice texture set when HOTS comes out.
Hey caparosmith, Yep, your right. There are two types of mechs from the movie. I am using both the colossus and goliath models as my mech fill-ins. The four-legged "Dominion Walker" fills the role of a slow siege unit, while the 'Goliath' is more mobile and versatile type mech. I even have a 'snow-speeder' type of unit that fires a tow cable to slow down the mechs, which you see in the trailer i made.
Thanks for your interest guys! If you get a chance, feel free to play the map and tell me what you think.
If im correct Blizz will ban maps in which they will find any continent from Hots.
Nice bro Continue the good work :D
@TwoDie: Go
campaign related content only. Textures set will probably be used on some new cool melee maps.
I hope it's snowing on snow maps :D
@oldschool01: Go I still think the bigger mech should be the Thor, not the Colossus.
Hm, can you upload it on EU server ?
@windowssiebenfan: Go
Hi Windowssieben,
Unfortunately, I don't have an EU account. But, if you know of a trustworthy and reliable person who's could upload it for me, I would be all ears.
Regardless, thanks for your interest.
This game looks really cool, im definatley gonna play this alot now lol.
You should start a chat channel for the game. I wish there were more people playing.
@PmacTK421: Go
Hey PmacTK421,
Thanks for the support. I created chat channel "DBS" and added the info to the load screen. Join channel "DBS" and we'll get some games going. I'll also try and get the map spotlight by Blizzard.
Thanks guys,
Happy Holidays!
@oldschool01: Go
Your welcome. Just started playing the game a few days ago, love it. Keep up the good work. No one's on the chat room though, and it's hard to get a game.