Amidst the showmatches and tournaments, alas there is something for map makers to look forward to, a map contest with prizes.
The map contested held by Team Areola is held to decide future maps for their 4th upcoming Team Areola Nipple League, a "breastful series" as quoted directly from Team Areola. The entire tournament will be played with all user-created maps, meaning any map that has not already been used in any other leagues or tournaments.
So what do they want?
| What we want: Ideally, we will be accepting three* 4-player maps and two* 2-player maps and ranking them. However, if you will only be submitting one map, we'd suggest you submit a 4-player one. * - Note: If there are many good maps submitted, we will use those. Quantities are variable. If your map is accepted, you will be expected to work with us and other good players to work out balance and gameplay problems in the game. Also, anyone can submit any number of maps. We are looking for: - Creative, unique maps - Maps that will provide for a different style of gameplay, or accentuate the importance in various elements of one's game - Well-balanced island maps (if that is even possible) Map contest deadline: May 1st, 19:00 EST Prizes/reward: 1st / 4-player map: 20$ 2nd / 4-player map: 10$ 1st / 2-player map: 10$ This money is only payable by PokerStars. If you want the money by other means, you will have to use a friend to conduct the electronic transfer. You will also be invited to observe the group phase, and certain tournament stage matches. |
With a "look fors" section that include well-balanced island maps, no doubt this will squeeze the creative juices out of every map maker entering. This is of course accompanied by three money prizes that total $40 USD. Although it does require a transaction over PokerStars, could this actually be tactic to seduce StarCraft players to the community from poker?
In anycase this contest should bring out some very good maps for show to the community. If you don't already have a map made for this contest, it's time you started.
Links
Team Areola Site - Official News and Details
