This is a 6 player unbalanced map that was used on the War Scenario Map, Educating Edwin II. Most of the estates are oddly configured, not the same size. Playtesting reveled these tendencies:
1. Depending on the AI, if they are placed in a smaller estate, they will not build a full castle/economy.
2. When they are placed in a larger estate, they build as you would expect. Finding the correct combination may take some experimentation.
3. Outlaw camps and wolves have the typical nuisance factor.
4. Lots of detail to look at and to enjoy.
5. All castle estates have iron and stone but not in optimal locations.
6. There are 8 resource estates to fight over.
7. Seige camp space is at a premium.
This should allow for a wide range of playing difficulties depending on what AI you choose and where you put them, or for a MP game.
Playability: 4
You said that some of the AI did not build proper castles but that does not change the fact that they don't. Apart from that this map plays brilliantly!
Balance: 4
Same as above.
Creativity: 5
Its creative. I especially like how you connected the estates and the long windy river!
Map Design: 5
Now this is where you score pints. I mean this has got to be one of the most realistic inland maps I have ever seen... Bravo!
Story/Instructions: 5
No story but is a king maker and you gave good instructions!
Additional Comments:
I would not have you change this map because it is something diiferent to our everyday maps we get! I reccomend it because of the design and just because it is something diiferent!
gattaca2420
Posted on 03/04/07 @ 01:50 AM
Rating
4.2
Breakdown
Playability
3.0
Balance
4.0
Creativity
4.0
Map Design
5.0
Story/Instructions
5.0
Playability: 3
The map works well however, I give it a 3 because many lords won't build. To tight of an area. I figured out who will build where, but it took a lot of effort just to get a playable game.
Balance: 4
Good Job. Most estates have good resources and unique defensive capabilities. Some more challenging than others.
Creativity: 4
Very nice. I really enjoyed the layout of the estates.
Map Design: 5
Freakin Awesome! Gorgeous job with the detail and terrain.
Story/Instructions: 5
YaYaYa
Additional Comments:
Really wonderful map. Easily one of my all time fav's. I highly suggest downloading. If you could maybe fix some of the AI. I know certain areas like the Top Right can't really be fixed without a lot of work, but maybe just re-placing a few of the castle starting points would help a lot. If that could be done, I would change my whole review to 5's.
Thanks for the fun map! Check out my new map Cliffs of Insanity. Just uploaded!
[Edited on 03/04/07 @ 01:52 AM]
Iron Will
Posted on 12/24/09 @ 02:15 PM
Rating
5.0
Breakdown
Playability
5.0
Balance
5.0
Creativity
5.0
Map Design
5.0
Story/Instructions
5.0
Playability: 5
Extremely fun and interesting map. Never boring.
Balance: 5
Balance is great.
Creativity: 5
This is easily one of the most creative designs I have seen in SH2.
Map Design: 5
The design is brilliant, the patience in the subtle details is evident. Well done.
Story/Instructions: 5
Simple well done and thorough. Many maps are not properly tested prior to submittal.
Additional Comments:
This map is in the top 1percentile of excellent maps.
Great work, I will seek other maps you have made. Best Regards,