lefix Profile Joined February 2011 Germany 1081 Posts #1



First MotM in 2015, and since another TLMC and Mapximum competition is around the corner, it is no surprise to see many people reworking their most successful maps. It was a pretty contested month, with 2 maps tied for the third place even!

These were the results:









1st Place went to Neo Emerald Plaza by IeZaeL, which received 34% of all votes! He will receive 10$ in prize money!









2nd Place goes to Cactus Valley RE by Ferisii, which received 26% of all votes!









Next up are Graveside RE by eTcetRa and Trapped Under Ice by

Meerel, which both tied for 3rd Place with 15% of the votes each!













5th Place went to Cassiopeia by Xenotolerance!

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Full results of the poll can be found here:

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With that said, All map posted after the 25th of January will be considered for MotM February 2015!



All you need to do is to create a map thread following the publish the map on battle.net until the 25th of February.









Once again we are taking donations! As usual, 50% of the donations will be used for the competition prize pool. The other 50% will be saved up to fund future MotM events.

Yes, I am aware that those have been postponed for some time The previous plans for a MotM tourney didn't work out and I'll have to find another way once I find the time.



So, if you also want to support MotM, send your donations towards



sc2motm[at]gmail.com



via paypal.

First MotM in 2015, and since another TLMC and Mapximum competition is around the corner, it is no surprise to see many people reworking their most successful maps. It was a pretty contested month, with 2 maps tied for the third place even!These were the results:went toby IeZaeL, which received 34% of all votes! He will receivein prize money!goes toby Ferisii, which received 26% of all votes!Next up areby eTcetRa andbyMeerel, which both tied forwith 15% of the votes each!went toby Xenotolerance!Full results of the poll can be found here:With that said, All map posted after the 25th of January will be considered forAll you need to do is tofollowing the forum guidelines (please include a top down overview) ANDuntil the 25th of February.Once again we are taking donations! As usual, 50% of the donations will be used for the competition prize pool. The other 50% will be saved up to fund future MotM events.Yes, I am aware that those have been postponed for some timeThe previous plans for a MotM tourney didn't work out and I'll have to find another way once I find the time.So, if you also want to support MotM, send your donations towardsvia paypal. Map of the Month | The Planetary Workshop | SC2Melee.net

Cricketer12 Profile Blog Joined May 2012 United States 13094 Posts #2 The top 3 are all in my and souls showmatch, you should watch it to check them out Solemn Strike FTW l SC2 Liquibet Season 17 Winner l I am beyond imagination, succumb to madness.

Plexa Profile Blog Joined October 2005 Aotearoa 38208 Posts #3 Cactus Valley was robbed! Administrator ~ Spirit will set you free ~

lefix Profile Joined February 2011 Germany 1081 Posts #4 On February 04 2015 06:42 Cricketer12 wrote:

The top 3 are all in my and souls showmatch, you should watch it to check them out

Both there are 2 maps tied for third Both there are 2 maps tied for third Map of the Month | The Planetary Workshop | SC2Melee.net

SetGuitarsToKill Profile Blog Joined December 2013 Canada 28391 Posts #5 I voted Cassiopeia Community News "As long as you have a warp prism you can't be bad at harassment" - Maru | @SetGuitars2Kill

Jj_82 Profile Joined December 2012 Swaziland 408 Posts #6 Very nice maps! Hope Blizzard has a look on these, too...

Blargh Profile Joined September 2010 United States 1879 Posts Last Edited: 2015-02-03 22:41:25 #7 On February 04 2015 06:49 Plexa wrote:

Cactus Valley was robbed!

I agree. Though, I don't mind Graveside either.



The winning map here disappoints me. I think it has good size, but the 3rd base options are pretty shitty. It sort of seems like an inferior version of Bel'shir vestige.



And I also like Cassiopeia. The quality of that map is a fair bit higher than some of the others. The only questionable things are the rocks by the 3rd and the lack of space in the map. Seems a bit small. I agree. Though, I don't mind Graveside either.The winning map here disappoints me. I think it has good size, but the 3rd base options are pretty shitty. It sort of seems like an inferior version of Bel'shir vestige.And I also like Cassiopeia. The quality of that map is a fair bit higher than some of the others. The only questionable things are the rocks by the 3rd and the lack of space in the map. Seems a bit small.

Pontius Pirate Profile Blog Joined August 2013 United States 1556 Posts #8 I was a big fan of Cassiopeia. "I had to close the door so my parents wouldn't judge me." - ZombieGrub during the ShitfaceTradeTV stream

FrostedMiniWheats Profile Joined August 2010 United States 30729 Posts Last Edited: 2015-02-03 22:54:57 #9 Cactus Valley seemed like the best of the bunch but NEP is also sick so it's all good.



Either way, they kick the crap out of anything I see in the current map pool and should be added asap. NesTea | Mvp | MC | Leenock | Losira | Gumiho | DRG | Taeja | Jinro | Stephano | Thorzain | Sen | Idra |Polt | Bomber | Symbol | Squirtle | Fantasy | Jaedong | Maru | sOs | Seed | ByuN | ByuL | Neeb| Scarlett | Rogue | IM forever

The_Templar Profile Blog Joined January 2011 your Country 52593 Posts #10 On February 04 2015 06:42 Cricketer12 wrote:

The top 3 are all in my and souls showmatch, you should watch it to check them out

Pretty sure that's because I recommended them Pretty sure that's because I recommended them Moderator Starcraft 3 when

zelevin Profile Joined January 2012 United States 170 Posts #11 Blizzard claims to read forums and stuff, so.....

Hey blizz, stop being stupid and inept and use these maps instead of your second grade scribbles that were converted to sc2 maps. Thanks, idiots. Don't be oblivious of the obvious

Blargh Profile Joined September 2010 United States 1879 Posts #12 I'll be honest and say none of them would be that great of a competitive map. They are still better than Blizzards', but if we're going out of our way to convince Blizz to remove their shitty stuff and replace it with something else, we might as well pick the best maps...

Ronald_rage Profile Joined December 2013 United States 9 Posts #13 trapped under ice looks like the only balanced one, but who knows in game is always different. grats to the winner! "Brotoss" -HuskyStarcraft

JCoto Profile Joined October 2014 Spain 561 Posts Last Edited: 2015-02-04 01:24:51 #14 Graveside seems really promising IMAO.



Interesting styles could came out of it. Theorically safe to go for macro and fast 3 base, but allowing cheeses, drops and exploitings in your face. However an stablished 3-base would be followed by possible boring turtling and lategame clashes.



I would like to see pro games on it.

TheFish7 Profile Blog Joined February 2012 United States 2814 Posts #15 Nice work guys, some very interesting ideas being explored here. ~ ~ <°)))><~ ~ ~

Cricketer12 Profile Blog Joined May 2012 United States 13094 Posts #16 Cactus Valley seems like a dumb version of Condemned Ridge Solemn Strike FTW l SC2 Liquibet Season 17 Winner l I am beyond imagination, succumb to madness.

The_Templar Profile Blog Joined January 2011 your Country 52593 Posts #17 On February 04 2015 11:25 Cricketer12 wrote:

Cactus Valley seems like a dumb version of Condemned Ridge

Except it is much smaller, is rotational, has slightly harder thirds, a completely different center, and is much more interesting gameplay-wise. Except it is much smaller, is rotational, has slightly harder thirds, a completely different center, and is much more interesting gameplay-wise. Moderator Starcraft 3 when

Uvantak Profile Blog Joined June 2011 Uruguay 1380 Posts Last Edited: 2015-02-04 02:44:39 #18 On February 04 2015 11:25 Cricketer12 wrote:

Cactus Valley seems like a dumb version of Condemned Ridge

Yeah man that's like the exact same thing i was thinking, like wtf Ferissi stop stealing Blizzard maps.







/edit Forgot to add, congrats Iez, Ferissi, ETC and well everybody!



+ Show Spoiler [but remember] + Yeah man that's like the exact same thing i was thinking, like wtf Ferissi stop stealing Blizzard maps.Forgot to add, congrats Iez, Ferissi, ETC and well everybody! @Kantuva | Mapmaker | KTVMaps.wordpress.com | Check my profile to see my TL map threads, and you can search for KTV in the Custom Games section to play them.

NewSunshine Profile Joined July 2011 United States 4445 Posts #19 On February 04 2015 11:25 Cricketer12 wrote:

Cactus Valley seems like a dumb version of Condemned Ridge

I want whatever drug you're on. I want whatever drug you're on. "If you find yourself feeling lost, take pride in the accuracy of your feelings." - Night Vale

SetGuitarsToKill Profile Blog Joined December 2013 Canada 28391 Posts #20 On February 04 2015 12:36 NewSunshine wrote:

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On February 04 2015 11:25 Cricketer12 wrote:

Cactus Valley seems like a dumb version of Condemned Ridge

I want whatever drug you're on. I want whatever drug you're on.

You don't want what Cricketer is on, trust me. You don't want what Cricketer is on, trust me. Community News "As long as you have a warp prism you can't be bad at harassment" - Maru | @SetGuitars2Kill

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