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Re: Battlefields of Valhalla Discussion Thread
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And that's awesome that you've used several of them, and that you enjoy them! I bet I can guess though which ones you wouldn't use under any circumstance... Last edited by Flash_19; August 12th, 2021 at 09:26 AM. Reason: Uncapped pillars anyone??? ;) |
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Re: Battlefields of Valhalla Discussion Thread
I'm just coming back, but it would seem that excellent ARV maps would be nominated to BoV and/or WoS.
-- I'll be honest, for all the reasons given above by DadScaper, Necro, Flash, and many others, I am thinking that the BoV might move to Legacy status. This is a hard choice, but it might make sense. If there is anyone who feels we still need the BoV, please speak up now. New? Read this. | The INDEX 2.0 | Mmirg's Maps Magnify Your Scape: BoV | SoV | C3V (Playtest!) | C3G The Dice Tower Con w/ Scape! |
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Re: Battlefields of Valhalla Discussion Thread
I would love to see this revived. I keep seeing comments about how the old BoV maps are "outdated" or not good for competitive play anymore. Can someone further explain what makes this the case? New custom units that have been created or just a general progression of certain playstyles? Or something else?
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Re: Battlefields of Valhalla Discussion Thread
Many of the BoV maps can be abused by strong players in ways that weren’t adequately explored 10-15 years ago.
Some new units also break old maps, like single-space ranged flyers that weren’t around when Broken Skyline was inducted. |
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Re: Battlefields of Valhalla Discussion Thread
Mostly people have gotten a lot better at both building maps (note that most 'yes' votes so far to induct BoV maps into WoS have been for maps later in the BoV's lifespan), and at playing the game competitively. As such, the flaws become readily apparent in a lot of maps that were accepted into the BoV at the time.
Arena of the Valkyire - Help create Heroscape's next Master Set! Trade List C3V Brainstorm never not funny Pepperony - 14/09/13 Last edited by NecroBlade; August 12th, 2021 at 05:46 PM. Reason: t |
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Re: Battlefields of Valhalla Discussion Thread
An enormous amount has been learned about HOW to create a competitive Heroscape map that's dynamic, balanced, and fun. The large majority of these things were just unheard of in 2006 when the BoV launched. The history of the BoV is a history of increasingly careful and tight standards as the community expectations for what a tournament map should be got more and more stringent.
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Re: Battlefields of Valhalla Discussion Thread
I asked about this when the Protectors came out. Turns out they really did playtest them on Broken Skyline.
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Well, okay ... a bit weird that that old BoV maps are just okay, but old ARV maps have to be approved by the BoV to be considered good. Obviously I have no affiliation with the ARV; it just struck me as odd. Quote:
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Re: Battlefields of Valhalla Discussion Thread
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Since the WoS appears to have some nice momentum and is tackling largely the same goal as the BoV, it doesn't seem to make sense to crank up the BoV and do basically the same thing they are. But that's just my thoughts. Dignan's Maps - Dignan's Multiplayer Maps
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Re: Battlefields of Valhalla Discussion Thread
Thank you all for your posts and insights. Talking with the other active BoV judges, we agree that the BoV will remain dormant for now. If the need for it arises again, we will regroup and get to work.
For now, we will encourage and support the WoS, ARV, and other map-building efforts. It's great to see things active and strong maps being generated. New? Read this. | The INDEX 2.0 | Mmirg's Maps Magnify Your Scape: BoV | SoV | C3V (Playtest!) | C3G The Dice Tower Con w/ Scape! |
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