I used to play Starcraft quite a lot about 5 years ago or so. I loved the game of Commando Wars, but it looks like it is no longer played. I found a map (Commando Wars Gold 1.09) and played a few games, but I became pretty frustrated with it. The bases are not evenly matched, the combos are impossible to remember, and to upgrade or trade a unit, you must have the EXACT number of units on the upgrade pad, which was a real pain. Furthermore, not every upgrade area worked, some resulted in a unit unplaceable warning. I tried modifying it, but the triggers seemed to be so unorganized.
That is why I have created my own. I am working on making sure the bases are balanced and the unit upgrades/trades are appropriate. I think I'm getting pretty close to golden. I have played successful games from all 4 bases, and have come ahead from behind many times.
Some people have expressed preferences about some of the spells ("cloaking is ghey, d00d!"), but I think they are appropriate. The ghost being able to cloak is important for people who started out behind to have some kind of a chance (often, two players will get in a feeding frenzy at the beginning). The wraith cloak is very expensive so it doesn't last long. Also, there is an observer trade available (although it is somewhat hidden). I would love rational discussion on the topic; is cloaking necessary? What about other spells?
Also, as I am a noob when it comes to making maps, did I overlook anything important?
For those who are unfamiliar with Commando Wars, here are the instructions from the game:
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Welcome To Commando Wars!
Hunt and kill the other teams' men.
If you die you will respawn at your base.
For every 5 kills you will get an extra marine when you respawn.
Trade your marines for better units at trading posts all around the map. The neutral marines standing by a unit tells the price of the unit.
Most units may be upgraded in the center of the map (see minimap ping). Some units may be upgraded multiple times. All upgrades cost two units.
There are many combo upgrades (e.g. a wraith and a zealot will make a scout).
Hunt and kill the other teams' men.
If you die you will respawn at your base.
For every 5 kills you will get an extra marine when you respawn.
Trade your marines for better units at trading posts all around the map. The neutral marines standing by a unit tells the price of the unit.
Most units may be upgraded in the center of the map (see minimap ping). Some units may be upgraded multiple times. All upgrades cost two units.
There are many combo upgrades (e.g. a wraith and a zealot will make a scout).
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