Jschild's Map Thread

[Killer Lawnmower]

Originally Posted by jschild

Added Jungle Run, download link at the top...



EDIT: Think my next map will be something very small and intense - I'm being too nice to ranged armies.

Nice, very nice!

[Killometer]

This one doesn't look as mean to melee-there aren't a lot of elevation changes to slow them down or water to get in their way, and Jungle does wonders keeping units alive. The your-side-my-side hills are a little concerning, though.

[Lamaclown]

This one looks nice as well, js. Definitely more friendly to melee.

As killometer noted, the location of the hills might encourage ranged turtling. Maybe move the hills in a little closer to the center. I would think even one or two spaces might help. Of course, some people see turtling as a good strategy so if that is what you are going for, well designed.

The straight shot down the sides of the map are a nice addition for melee to travel; no pesky height for them to climb over. plus the fact that they have some jungle vegetation to boost them really helps.

Take this with a grain of salt though. My computer is not letting me dload the pdf so I can't take a real close look; this is all based just on the pic.

[jschild]

My latest map....went for a smaller map with lots of LoS blockers - might just remove the higher area in the middle and add the large tree there. Thoughts?

http://www.heroscapers.com/community...o=file&id=2845

[Lamaclown]

You do well with small maps. I have often sat down with intentions of making a smaller map but it almost always ends up bigger than I mean for it to be. Kudos on being able to keep it small.

Its size definitely lends itself well to a bare-knuckle brawl and those are always fun. Sometimes my friends and I play "no range allowed" games and this would be a fun one for that.

The ruins definitely give melee the cover they would need to not get torn to shreds. I also like that the highest point is a single hex; it precludes Q9 or dragons from perching up there.

One suggestion might be (R is range and M is melee; I'm sure you would have figured that out anyway)...



This still keeps melee moving in a single file towards the opponent's high ground but there are at least two avenues to do so now without totally becoming sitting ducks in the water.

Anyhow, keep them coming. I enjoy the looks of your maps!

[jschild]

Originally Posted by Lamaclown

You do well with small maps. I have often sat down with intentions of making a smaller map but it almost always ends up bigger than I mean for it to be. Kudos on being able to keep it small.

Its size definitely lends itself well to a bare-knuckle brawl and those are always fun. Sometimes my friends and I play "no range allowed" games and this would be a fun one for that.

The ruins definitely give melee the cover they would need to not get torn to shreds. I also like that the highest point is a single hex; it precludes Q9 or dragons from perching up there.

One suggestion might be (R is range and M is melee; I'm sure you would have figured that out anyway)...



This still keeps melee moving in a single file towards the opponent's high ground but there are at least two avenues to do so now without totally becoming sitting ducks in the water.

Anyhow, keep them coming. I enjoy the looks of your maps!

I like your sugesstion for adding the 2 rock hexes to help out melee a bit more. I'll play around with that and see how it works. Thanks!

[MegaSilver]

And if that change to that map, I think I'll use it in the tourney! (If that's okay with you.)

MegaSilver

[jschild]

Originally Posted by MegaSilver

And if that change to that map, I think I'll use it in the tourney! (If that's okay with you.)

MegaSilver

Well, I've guess I've got incentive to do that then

[MegaSilver]

Originally Posted by jschild

Well, I've guess I've got incentive to do that then

Sorry, I've messed up: (Was going to edit, but you beat me to the punch, so

And if you like that change to that map, I think I'll use it in the tourney! (If that's okay with you.)

[jschild]

Originally Posted by MegaSilver

Sorry, I've messed up: (Was going to edit, but you beat me to the punch, so

And if you like that change to that map, I think I'll use it in the tourney! (If that's okay with you.)

No it's actually a good suggestion. Not making the change official until I build the map for real though and check it out, but it seems like a great one. Family is coming up this weekend so I've been busy cleaning and worked that one up while waiting for the floor to dry. I really like the program but seeing it actually built makes it much easier for me to understand the flow of the map.

[jschild]

Ok, here is my latest map, A Well to Die for....

http://www.heroscapers.com/community...o=file&id=2870

[MegaSilver]

Looks pretty neat.

Quick access to your opponent, but they can do the same to you...

MegaSilver