Wargrounds of Scape (WoS) - discussion thread

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Wargrounds of Scape curates a collection of high-quality maps from community nominations. In the spirit of recognizing the decade-plus tradition of mapmaking on this site, we seek to provide a one-stop shop of maps from all eras and projects that provide consistently excellent gameplay for the modern meta.

We hope that tournament directors — and anybody else seeking high-quality competitive maps — will find this a valuable resource.


By-laws of the Wargrounds of Scape

Map Nominations

1. Anyone can nominate a map for consideration. A map must have been played at a minimum of 2 tournaments (6+ players, announced in advance on Heroscapers), in its most recent iteration, before it can be nominated to the WoS.
2. Nominations MUST include:
A. A PDF link to the build instructions; and
B. Links to the two tournaments it was used at (no link necessary if it was used at GenCon or ScapeCon- see the spreadsheet of all maps used at one of these conventions here).
3. Nominations should also include any necessary stipulations as to the intended use of power or treasure glyphs, the intended use of specific or recommended glyphs (or a specific or recommended glyph pool), or the intended use of heavy snow or slippery ice.
4. Mapmakers are strongly encouraged to solicit feedback from events where their map was used before nominating their map. A great place to do so is the Tournament Map Feedback Thread.

Map Guidelines

1. Although there is no strict terrain limit for submitted maps, standard map-building rules apply. Maps should include a 24-hex starting zone.
2. Uncapped FotA columns and the Marvel ruin (with or without the second level) are permitted, and the 6-space Hive tile can be used without the Hive.
3. If the Marvel ruin breakable wall section or the fortress door are used in a map, they may be designated as non-destructible objects, if desired.
4. If the map contains glyphs, it may designate random glyphs, or it may stipulate specific glyphs. Please specify whether Treasure glyphs or Power glyphs are intended. Released C3V glyphs may be used.

Judging Criteria

1. Judges may not vote on their own maps.
2. Judges may vote "no" based on their initial impressions of the map, but they are expected to base any "yes" votes on playing experience.
3. Maps will be judged subjectively by each judge on the quality of play in 1v1 games.
4. Consideration may be given to aesthetics, whether the start zone accommodates the Marro Hive, build stability, ease of construction, the footprint, the terrain sets used, and other such factors.

Judging Procedure

1. Maps that receive a super-majority of 75% of votes will be added to the list of approved maps.
2. Maps are accepted or rejected based on the votes that have been cast (75% yes required) when the timer runs out (or if acceptance or rejection is impossible given the current votes).
3. A 4-month timer will run on the 6 oldest nominees in the queue. Once a map on the timer is inducted or rejected, the timer will begin on the next oldest nomination. If necessary, the expiration date of a map newly added to the timer will be adjusted to ensure that it times out at least 14 days after the previous map on the timer.

Map Updates & Removals

1. If a map receives an update, it may be nominated for an update following the normal map nomination procedure. If the updated map passes, it is inducted into the WoS, and it replaces the original map. Any maps nominated for updates are listed in blue in the queue.
2. A map that is part of the WoS may also be nominated for reconsideration if it is believed that it no longer belongs on a list of the best maps in use by the community. Again, the map will be judged as if it has been nominated anew, and if it fails, it is removed from the WoS. Any maps nominated for reconsideration are listed in orange in the queue.

Self-Governance

1. Current judges are: 1Mmirg, BiggaBullfrog, dok, Flash_19, Foudzing, Matthias Maccabeus, OEAO, and superfrog.
2. Judges will maintain their position unless they fail to submit at least 1 vote on a map within an 8-month period during which there were outstanding votes to make.
3. New judges will be added by a majority vote of votes cast within a 2-week period following the nomination.
4. These bylaws may be changed and amended at any time by a 75% majority of votes cast within a 2-week period following the proposal.

Thanks
To awesomeunleashed, for making many topdowns of maps under review.
To GameBear, for redoing all of our second and third post links.
To Ninja Status, for our neat badges and our shmexy logo.
To superfrog, for providing high-quality renders and topdowns of many of our inducted maps.