After spending so long time waiting for an update, the Cartography Assistants are happy and proud to announce that we finally have something new.
And what best moment than Christmas to have a new toy to play with? This time we're not going to announce a new XML update, nor we're going to announce a contest or something like that. This time we're really proud to announce the introduction of something unique, something that we will change the map making production we all know!
So, without any further ado, It is with great pleasure that we announce the introduction of a new type of maps.
From now it's possible to develop maps that allow to play just 1vs1 games.
The 1vs1 map is now reality!
But (there's always a but), before you rush to plug your tablets to sketch your first 1vs1 map draft, please be sure to read the details here below:
1vs1 Maps Rules and Requirements:
- 1. Given their nature, 1v1 maps will not be developed every day. According to LackAttack words, these maps has to be developed "on purpose". So their production will be at the discretion of the owner of this site, who will express his will "through the CA's voice".
2. This kind of maps, to proceed through the process MUST be something special and add something UNIQUE to the site.
3. The general rules of mapmaking apply also on 1vs1 maps, so any map must be ‘inherently unique either in gameplay, location, or theme’.
4. Before posting your map in the drafting room is "highly recommended" to send a PM to Foundry Foreman with a draft of your 1v1 map or, if you don't have a draft, at least a clear explanation of what you want to develop. This is required to make sure that CA's can look at your project before proceeding any further. The CA's will give you a detailed reply as soon as possible. In case of rebuttal they will give you a reason.
5. This type of map can only be 1vs1, so, for now, you can't develop maps with other limitations or with a X type of games in your mind (i.e. only assassins, only terminators, only 4 players, etc.)
6. Last but not the least: Make good use of them! It's clear that we want to give you a new opportunity, something new to "explore", but keep in mind to not abuse of it.
Now, please do not look at these set of rule like a restriction but more like a guarantee. We want to allow the biggest number of maps of this type, but we must ensure that every 1v1 map will add (in any case) something fun and unique to the site.
As mentioned above, the introduction of this type of maps, by choice of the owner of the site, is not intended like something to have just for the sake of having it.
Obviously, if some of you have questions or concerns please post them, we're always open to listen and discuss with you all.
I hope you'll like this new opportunity..... enjoy it!
Merry Christmas
The Cartographers Team