M3 Exporter by NiNToxicated
I'm pretty sure there are guys that do 3D modeling around here. You will be glad to hear that NiNToxicated M3 exporter tool is working really well. At the moment it exports from 3DSMax to M3 static models correctly. In a short future, animations will be handled too. Here's a preview of imported models into Starcraft II.
Icon Tutorial by TheLaughingMan
Our tutorial forum is pretty active, you should find there great resources to help you map making. I would like to feature today a video tutorial made by TheLaughingMan that explains how to make Starcraft II Icons with Gimp and import them into the game.
Help us promote SC2Mapster
With the mapster team, we've been trying to create a great place for you map makers. We are really happy of how it worked so far and would like to push it further. That is why we need your help!
At the moment, mapster is a great place to develop maps but once maps are released, every trace of mapster goes away. In order to fill that gap, we give you a simple way to help us back: Adding sc2mapster logo on your creations.
This is in no way an obligation and you won't get anything in return, this is just a way to promote us if you would like to.
Many videos are made to promote maps and it's your chance to help us :) All you have to do is to add this little introduction video (6 seconds) before your video.
If you want to help us making more loading screens, introduction videos or other goodies, please let us know!.
I think that's a good idea.
You SHOULD give incentive for ppl to advertise. Like a featured maps section or something or sponsored maps section which authors will be able to have their maps posted in the sponsored maps section if theres an sc2mapster logo ad in/on their map. I'd be tempted do advertise sc2mapster that way if there was some kind of incentive that way.