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MY CUSTOM MAPS

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MAP RATINGS

All ratings are out of a total 20 possible points.

See next post for breakdown of ratings and queue of maps to be played.

Adventure Maps

Adventure Multiplex, by Jigarbov (and 80+ contributors): 20 Video, Collaboration, 10 - 15 hrs
Déjà vu, by dasButtocks: 20 Video, Reincarnation, 1.5 hrs
Eronev Mansion Adventure, by Jigarbov and Feylina: 20 Video, Modern Fantasy, 5.5 hrs
Kingdom of the Sky, by BlameTheController: 20 Video, Sky Islands, 4 hrs
Prof. Grizwald and the Redstone Keys, by ChronoBasher: 20 Video, Modern Fantasy, 2.5 hrs
QuestWorld - Shipwrecked, by smenx and ssankoo: 20 Video, Modern Fantasy, 3 hrs
CUBEception 2, by Gustavo Entertainment Team: 19 Video, SciFi, 6.5 hrs
Gloria, by ColdFusionGaming: 19 Video, SciFi, 1.5 hrs
Illusion Escape 1, by Cocopuffz: 19 Video, Escape, 1.5 hrs
Kingdom of the Sky 2, by BlameTheController: 19 Video, Fantasy, 4 hrs
Lord of BloodyCross, by daDonn: 19 Video, Fantasy, 3 hrs
Pastry Pirates, by KupoKupo and Featherblade: 19 Video, Fantasy, 4 hrs
Rise of the Rebellion, by ParadiseDecay: 19 Video, Star Wars, 2 hrs
Super Mario Bros., by overlordpawel: 19, Mario, 1.5 hrs
Destiny (WIP), by Barthuc: 18, Fantasy, 1.5 hrs
Enigma Island, by yiker: 18 Video, Puzzler, 3 hrs
The Fall of Gondolin, by MCMEAT: 18 Video, Lord of the Rings, 3.5 hrs
Convenience 2, by Aramanon: 17 Video, Fantasy, 2.5 hrs
Creeper Invasion, by planetfall666: 17 Video, SciFi, 2.5 hrs
Crimson Asylum, by Scix: 17 Video, Psychological Escape, 1.5 hrs
Criswelvania, by Criswell: 17 Video, Castlevania, 3 hrs
Deep Space Turtle Chase (Part 1), by The Voxel Box: 17 Video, SciFi, 8 hrs
Ghosts of the Sargasso, by Utenan: 17 Video, Fantasy, 1 hr
Hammerside, by Razack541: 17, Fantasy, 1.5 hrs
Heroes of Minecraftia, by icepak00: 17 Video, Fantasy, 2 hrs
Hero's Quest II: Temple of the Sky, by ColdFusionGaming: 17 Video, Fantasy, 2.5 hrs
Hero's Quest III: The Forest of Shadows, by ColdFusionGaming: 17 Video, Fantasy, 3.5 hrs
Kurast, by Krimnox: 17 Video, Fantasy, 5 hrs
Legend of Zelda: Block to the Past, by Peanuts363 and Koros: 17 Video, Zelda, 4 hrs
Memories of Darker Days, by The_Forgotten: 17, Fantasy, 1 hr
The Chase, by Kiwi_as: 17, Fantasy, 1 hr
Wintertide, by Vladimyr: 17 Video, Victorian Puzzler, 1 hr
Accept Your Own Adventure, by Gregolas42: 16 Video, Fantasy, 1 hr
Apr 15 Archer Hero, by AuraCloud: 16 Video, Archery, .75 hrs
CUBEception Reloaded, by Gustavo Entertainment Team: 16 Video, Escape, 5 hrs
Egypt, by MineKraphte: 16, Egyptian, 2.5 hrs
Guardian of the Emerald Forest, by kninj: 16, Fantasy, 1 hr
Monarch of Madness, by The_Forgotten: 16 Video, Psychological Escape, 1.5 hrs
The LOST (TV Show) Island Map, by Prof_Snape and iKonakona: 16 Video, LOST, 2 hrs
The Redmurk Mystery, by Billiardball: 16 Video, Mystery, 4 hrs
The Return of Dr. Frincklebottom, by Vladimyr: 16 Video, Secret Agent, 1.5 hrs
The Search for the Queen Bee, by Barlor: 16, Fantasy, .5 hrs
The Story of Curious, by Fellonious the Wizard: 16 Video, Fantasy, 1 hr
May 5 Top Ramen, by dasButtocks: 16 Video, Modern, 4 hrs
Tutorial World, by The Minecraft Teacher: 16 Video, Tutorial, 1 hr
Beneath Zero, by Raziel: 15, Modern Fantasy, .5 hrs
Destroy the Diamond Comet, by Munchable901: 15 Video, SciFi, .5 hrs
Freeport, by utenan: 15 Video, Forgotten Realms D&D, 1 hr
Land of Kronos, by benhutchings: 15, Scavenger Hunt, 1 hr
Apr 23 Mt. Everest Expedition, by hunter4hire: 15 Video, Mountain Climbing, 1 hr
Poor Pete's Pumpkin Problem, by Razack541: 15 Video, Fantasy, 2 hrs
The Eye, by Openf1rE: 15 Video, TV Shows, .5 hrs
Creation, by Jvample: 14, Escape, 1 hr
Curse of Sunny Springs, by aperture: 14 Video, Modern, 1.5 hrs
Falling to War, by Andmyster: 14 Video, Army, .5 hrs
Paradox, by tomdm134, Ad134: 14 Video, SciFi, 1.5 hrs
Pokemon! Original Version, by blitzscrank: 14, Pokemon, 2 hrs
Prof. Grizwald and the Curse of the Pyramid, by ChronoBasher: 14 Video, Fantasy, 1 hr
Ruins of Kegrin, by JesusNails: 14 Video, Fantasy, 1.5 hrs
Satellite Islands, by timmyboyNL: 14 Video, SciFi, 1.5 hrs
The Devil's Chase, by yiker: 14, Morality, 1 hr
The Island, by Krimnox: 14, Fantasy, 1.5 hrs
Apr 27 The Sunken Island Adventure, by inHaze: 14, Mysterious Island, 2 hrs
The Time Traveler's Mission 2, by Proberoo: 14, SciFi, 1 hr
Waapantamwa, by Pikimon_2 & Cesar_123: 14 Video, Post Apocalypse, 7 hrs
A Light in the Distance, by MacklinB, Tri2Escape, Scorpionza: 13 Video, National Park, 2 hrs
Aneara EnASP, by Fellonious the Wizard: 13, Fantasy, 3 hrs
Bad Weather, by cozash: 13 Video, Fantasy, 1.5 hrs
Convenience, by Aramanon: 13, Fantasy, 1 hr
Cube Inc., by CWHunt456: 13, SciFi, 3 hrs
Demonic Presence, by TheWardVG: 13, Fantasy, 2 hrs
May 9 Destiny, by abababab: 13, Morality, 2.5 hrs
Apr 27 In the Shadow of the Tree, by jsext1101 and ImManning: 13 Video, Post Apocalypse, 3.5 hrs
Indiana Jones and the Source of Life, by MrSmith10: 13, Indiana Jones, 3 hrs
Knowing, by ModernTurk: 13, Modern, 1 hr
Lands of Xera, by Robertx32: 13, Fantasy, 4 hrs
Lands United, by Ressficent: 13, Fantasy, 2.5 hrs
Legends of Akatosh, by Robertx32, Pixelbits, ICanHaz46, Mazzeltje: 13, Fantasy, 3.5 hrs
Levi's Nightmare, by Kmilley: 13, Infection, 1.5 hrs
MCPyramid, by War904: 13, Puzzler, 1.5 hrs
Merlin (part 1), by FaithCupid: 13, Arthurian Adaptation, 1 hr
Shadow of Mars, by Raziel: 13, SciFi, 1.5 hrs
Apr 21 The E.D.E.N. Project, by Struanm MCD: 13 Video, SciFi, 1.5 hrs
The Forbidden Kingdom, by fizzymine: 13, Feudal Japan, 1.5 hrs
The Lost Manuscript, by MineKraphte: 13, Feudal Japan, 1 hr
The Sewers, by tRmz: 13, Escape, .5 hrs
The Three Princes (Maps 1, 2, and 3), by Sofokal: 13, Fantasy, 2.5 hrs
The Tree of Life, by .toggle: 13, Fantasy, 1.5 hrs
Through the Gate, by utenan: 13, Fantasy, .5 hrs
World of Puzzles, by niemand203: 13, Fantasy, 1 hr
Ancient Mystery, by Vaine: 12, Fantasy, 1 hr
Ancient Waterways, by Savato: 12, Sewer, 1 hr
bryce24's mini rpg, by minecraft24: 12, Fantasy, .5 hrs
Castlevania: Rebirth, by Dyz-69: 12, Castlevania, 1.5 hrs
Eldmorang Alpha, by PlanetFall666: 12 Video, SciFi, 1.5 hrs
Forever You, by Komsjer: 12, Psychological Escape, 1 hr
God of War, by Jcnator: 12, God of War, 3 hrs
Island Quest, by Swkoll: 12, Fantasy, 1 hr
Jurassic Park, by aperture: 12, Jurassic Park, .5 hrs
May 11 KingKiller, by CreeperFail: 12 Video, Modern, 1.5 hrs
Apr 28 Laboratory of Dr. Eastrange, by clevelandballer: 12 Video, Modern, 1.5 hrs
Mayhem Mansion, by Moldy Eskimo: 12, Modern, .5 hrs
Millenium, by Openf1rE: 12, Modern, .5 hrs
Minoria - The Four Keys, by powercutters: 12, Fantasy, 1.5 hrs
Mr. Griefer, by Josh Bryden: 12, Escape, .5 hrs
Nursery Rhyme Village, by PiperBunny: 12, Nursery Rhymes, .5 hrs
Search for the Nether Blade, by TotallyEpicFail: 12, Fantasy, 1 hr
Shadows of the Netherdark, by finalfrog: 12, Fantasy, 1.5 hrs
The Forest of Silence, by Fangride: 12, Fantasy, 2 hrs
The Quest for Creeper Cove, by Yellow9: 12, Fantasy, 1.5 hrs
The Trials of the 7 Beacons, by Wipper1799: 12, Fantasy, 1 hr
Zork Craft, by Shwa: 12, Zork, 1.5 hrs
Croatoan, by loplop95: 11, Historic, .5 hrs
Discoveries of the End, by YouGotConroed: 11, Fantasy, 1.5 hrs
Disney Quest, by PiperBunny: 11, Disney, 2.5 hrs
Gotham Craft: Enigma Asylum, by Taizzzzzed: 11 Video, Batman, 1.5 hrs
Hero's Quest 1: The Flame of Life, by ColdFusionGaming: 11, Fantasy, 1.5 hrs
Into the Farlands, by LycanSpartan: 11 Video, Fantasy, 1 hr
Snow Survival Mountain, by TLB_Dutch: 11, Snow Mountain Survival, .5 hrs
Stolen Fortune (World 1), by Ressficent: 11, Modern, 2 hrs
Summers End, by Marshall Bro: 11, Fantasy, .5 hrs
The Black House, by Openf1rE: 11, Modern, .5 hrs
The Ring of the Queen, by ColdFusionGaming: 11 Video, Fantasy, .5 hrs
The Wizard Burgmund, by Koquitlum: 11, Fantasy, 1.5 hrs
4 Pillars of Adventure, by ArchaeopteryxAlex: 10, SciFi, 3.5 hrs
Calmere Nightmare, by xaxk: 10, Horror, 1 hr
May 3 Castlevania: Blood Moon, by SlySlasher: 10, Castlevania, 1 hr
Cravenwood, by MinecraftCreeprX: 10, Horror, 1 hr
Fallen Rose, by TheFRSystem: 10, Fantasy, 1 hr
Gourd Avenger, by Akito12345: 10, Fantasy, 1.5 hrs
Apr 20 Haunted House and Castle, by xX50callXx: 10, Modern, .5 hrs
Inconclusion, by tRmz: 10, Fantasy, 1 hr
Legends of Avalon, by Peanuts363: 10, Fantasy, 2 hrs
Lost City of Adlez, by Aarow: 10, Fantasy, 2.5 hrs
Meteor Mash, by eshancowee: 10, Fantasy, 1 hr
Mystery Mountains Adventure, by DantheFOBFan: 10, Fantasy, .5 hrs
Pandorum, by Spikesrun: 10, SciFi, 2 hrs
Platoria 2, by Tarquin999: 10, Puzzler, 1.5 hrs
Sebastian Hurle and the Forgotten Village, by Cuuldude: 10, Fantasy, .5 hrs
May 5 The Story of Gorgoth, by Darkfard: 10 Video, Time Travel, 1 hr
Tales of Donnaford, by MartinN95: 10, Modern, 1.5 hrs
The Caverns, by KamikazeReaper: 10, Fantasy, 1.5 hrs
Apr 22 The Cruise Ship, by Red39: 10 Video, Modern, .5 hrs
The Diamond Hunter, by Skylevis: 10, Puzzler, 1.5 hrs
The Jackal and the Cave, by xaxk: 10, Fantasy, 1 hr
The Mystery of Eradallion, by DJCappox: 10, Fantasy, 1.5 hrs
The Nether-Ending Story, by laughalotg: 10, Puzzler, 1 hr
May 5 The Obsidian Fortress, by Sinathor: 10 Video, Fantasy, .5 hrs
The Secret of Wayhart Point, by rseah: 10, Fantasy, 1.5 hrs
The Temple of Trials, by Ravioli_Rick: 10 Video, Fantasy, 2 hrs
May 9 Torment of Taskil, by RaApsam: 10, SciFi, 3.5 hrs
The Village on the Horizon, by Trixionic: 10, Fantasy, 1.5 hrs
Assault of the Mobs, by AndrasX: 9 Video, Post Apocalypse, 2.5 hrs
Bellmoore, by Shermantank93462: 9, Fantasy, 1.5 hrs
Dungeon Quest, by MightyPork: 9 Video, Fantasy, .5 hrs
From Beyond, by blub212212: 9, Modern, 2.5 hrs
Hunger Games, by revix2k9: 9 Video, Book Adaptation, 1 hr
Indiana Notch and the Pyramid of Life, by Ddreamers: 9, Indiana Jones, .5 hrs
May 19 Infiltrate!, by invinciblemode: 9 Video, Secret Agent, 2 hrs
Invasion and Quarantine, by 353blaze: 9 Video, Zombie Apocalypse, .5 hrs
Jinu, the Lost Land, by StreamofAdventure and ChocolateChip33: 9, Puzzler, 1.5 hrs
Matt's Army, by cdop: 9 Video, Army, .5 hrs
Platoria 1, by Tarquin999: 9, Puzzler, 1.5 hrs
Port Cross: The Lost Darkblade, by FaithCupid: 9 Video, Fantasy, .5 hrs
Punishment Parkour, by DocHavoc2: 9, Parkour, 2 hrs
Revenge of the Nerds, by Kataang203: 9, Modern Puzzler, .5 hrs
May 9 Temple Runner, by El_Dabo: 9, Jumping, 3.5 hrs
Terra Deserta, by BamDutchie: 9, Fantasy, 1 hr
The Wizard's Robes, by stervma: 9, Fantasy, 1.5 hrs
Alone, by ddcoolreid & Squeeze King: 8, Fantasy, 1.5 hrs
Curse of the Monolith, by Concrist: 8, Fantasy, .5 hrs
Father's Treasure Beyond, by MineAndCraftADL: 8, Treasure Hunt, .5 hrs
May 15 Hawkeye's Story, by Mason: 8 Video, Superhero, .5 hrs
Quest for Xanadu, by dilbertyard: 8, Fantasy, 2 hrs
Return to Mars, by TacticalCreeper: 8 Video, SciFi, .5 hrs
The Heart of the Nether, by powercutters: 8, Fantasy, 1 hr
The Witch's Keep, by Scorpionza: 8, Fantasy, 1 hr
May 19 The Avenger, by TuNeZz: 7 Video, Modern, 1.5 hrs
Epic Batman, by EpickDuck44: 6 Video, Batman, .5 hrs
Quest for Gallell, by gistop: 6, Fantasy, .5 hrs
Sun Knights vs. Ice Lord, by cukis: 6, Fantasy, .5 hrs

Puzzle Maps

Elemental, by Golgot100: 18 Video, Escape, 2 hrs
Craft Bandicoot - The Tomb of Rath, by Lukeys: 17, Tomb Escape, 2 hrs
Parkour Thief, by CheesefryC00k: 17 Video, Parkour, 2 hrs
Around the Hills, by Symphonym: 16 Video, Parkour, 2 hrs
Jerry's Adventure, by overlordpawel: 16 Video, Tom and Jerry, 3 hrs
Apr 15 The Dropper, by Bigre: 16 Video, Falling, 1 hr
The Legend of Flint & Steel, by Lukeys: 16 Video, Fantasy, 1 hr
Bermuda Bay, by Pixelbits: 15, Scavenger Hunt, .5 hrs
Coordination, by y2bd: 15 Video, Co-Op Escape, 2 hrs
It's Better Together, by FloddyFosh: 15 Video, Co-Op Escape, 3 hrs
Pharaoh's Curse, by Kiwi_as: 15, Pyramid, 1.5 hrs
Spot the Difference, by Lukeys: 15, Brain Teaser, 1.5 hrs
You Just Got Schooled!, by ZeroG3651 & WhiteKnight001: 15 Video, School Escape, .5 hrs
Assassin's Creep, by selib & DrChriz: 14, Assassin's Creed, 1.5 hrs
Cooperation!, by y2bd: 14 Video, Co-Op Escape, .5 hrs
Criswelympics, by Criswell: 14, Olympics, .5 hrs
Escapecraft 3, by merlinus12: 14, Escape, 2 hrs
Apr 17 Golfturat's Country Club, by Golfturat: 14, Golf, 1.5 hrs
Minecraft's Edge, by DrChriz: 14, Parkour Adaptation, 1 hr
Sesame Street, by Prof_Snape and iKonakona: 14 Video, Scavenger Hunt, 1 hr
The Clock, by Robotinator: 14, SciFi, .5 hrs
The Lair, by ZyloFan: 14, Co-Op Escape, 1 hr
The Time Traveler's Mission, by Proberoo: 14, SciFi, 1.5 hrs
The Waffle Chamber, by TheWaffleGalaxy: 14, Escape, 1 hr
Conquest Chute 1: Killer Banquet, by z_bill: 13, CTM, 1 hr
Levels, by Kinglau3: 13, Fantasy, 1 hr
Mega Golf - 72 Hole Course, by Prof_Snape and iKonakona: 13 Video, Minigolf, 1 hr
Parkour Runner, by Hippy500: 13, Parkour, .5 hrs
Trials of Romenhal, by xBlackJack413x: 13, Escape, 1 hr
Escape the T.R.O.L.L., by G00DG04T: 12, Escape, 1 hr
Escapecraft, by merlinus12: 12, Escape, 3 hrs
Lure into the Endless, by F2B: 12, Fantasy, .5 hrs
Tombs of Tal Rasha, by Traxis: 12, Tomb Escape, 1 hr
Dimension of DooM, by Lurler: 11, Fantasy, .5 hrs
I Am Alien, by ParadiseDecay: 11 Video, Scavenger Hunt, .5 hrs
MineSweeper, by Altio: 11, Game Adaptation, .5 hrs
The Bridge, by Kranitoko: 11, Escape, 1 hr
The Enderpearl Puzzles, by adpad309: 11, Escape, 1 hr
The Labirynth, by fireb0rn: 11, Escape, .5 hrs
Four Towers, by Wreckage: 10, Escape, 1.5 hrs
From Dirt to Bedrock, by chez911: 10, Tiered, 1.5 hrs
Greed, by GeraldoCockerhan: 10, Parkour, .5 hrs
The Basement, by littlesm: 10, Escape, 1 hr
The Temple of the Gods, by Trumavarium: 10, Mythology, 1.5 hrs
Halls of the Dead, by Traxis: 9, Tomb Escape, 1 hr
Jay's Challenge Map, by Starwind626: 9 Video, Challenges, .5 hrs
Marvellous, by MinecraftMasterz: 9 Video, Playland, 1 hr
Elements, by TechFestServer: 8, Fantasy, 1 hr
Reconstruction, by takanski: 8 Video, Pyramid, .5 hrs
Room after Room, by Plaatinum10: 8, Escape, 1 hr
Run Run Says Herobrine, by 3guysplayingmc: 8, Parkour, .5 hrs
Saw: Death Factory, by Hrd2GtProds: 8, Escape, .5 hrs
Diamond and Gold, by dean10973: 7, Escape, .5 hrs

PvP Maps

Apr 21 Alpha vs. Beta, by Faume: 16 Video, Arathi Basin PvP, 3 hrs
May 11 NAIL, by Rixiot: 15 Video, Castle Defense, .5 hrs
Super Pirate Battle Royale, by disco_: 13 Video, Cannon Battle, .5 hrs
May 11 Fields of Glory, by Vechs: 12 Video, Capture the Wool, .5 hrs
Arena SMP, by gmemstr: 9, PvP, .25 hrs

Survival Maps

May 4 Spellbound Caves, by Vechs: 17, Caverns CTM, 4 hrs
Canopy Carnage, by Vechs: 16, Massive jungle, 2 hrs
Apr 17 A Fly in the House, by Bigre: 15, Scale Creation, .5 hrs
Archaeologist's Island, by Divinux: 15 Video, Archaeology, 2 hrs
May 16 Pathfinder Elemental, by ColdFusionGaming: 16 Video, CTM, 1 hr
May 8 SkyGrid, by SethBling: 15, Floating Islands, .5 hrs
Airport, by mextremel: 14 Video, Airport Creation, .5 hrs
Delfino Plaza, by Pressedlee: 14, Mario Kart Creation, .5 hrs
Sea of Flames II, by Vechs: 14, Volcanic CTM, 3 hrs
Skyblock, by Noobcrew: 14, Minimalist, 2 hrs
Skylands, by BarthVader: 14, Sky Islands, 8 hrs
Stratosphere Survival, by haders: 14 Video, Fantasy, 3 hrs
Captain Razack's Treasure, by generalscare: 13, Pirates, 1 hr
Desert of Demons, by PlanetFall666: 13, Desert CTM, 2 hrs
Hills of Moo, by Vechs: 13, CTM, 1.5 hrs
May 9 The Jumper, by GreenGorilla8: 13, Floating Islands, 1.5 hrs
Imperial Lands, by lolo500: 12, Fantasy, 4 hrs
Obbie Town, by Grazer46: 12, SciFi, 4 hrs
Space Survival , by Faithfulcupid: 12, Scifi, .5 hrs
Tablet, by ColdFusionGaming: 12, PvP CTM, 1 hr
The Block Museum, by Grazer46: 12, Scifi, 1.5 hrs
The Earth, by salexp: 12, Scale Creation, 2 hrs
Ant Farm of Doom, by jojinator97: 11, Ant Farm, .5 hrs
Broville, by Oldshoes: 11, City Creation, 1 hr
Concorde Down, by erinkara: 11, Plane Crash, .5 hrs
Terraforming Mars, by SweetRevenge: 11, SciFi, 1 hr
Apr 15 My Head Hurts... Why?, by polas100: 10, Vertical, 2 hrs
Survival Island, by Ashien: 10, Minimalist, 2 hrs
Eruption Survival, by Mollett: 9, Volcanic Island Survival, .5 hrs
Lifeless Island, by nexust: 9, Barren, .5 hrs
Living in a Dome, by apples123: 9, Glass Dome, .5 hrs
Sky Conqueror, by ocomobock: 9, Sky Islands, 1 hr
Calliass44 New World, by Calliass44: 8, CTM, 1 hr
Survive, by thejon4321: 6 Video, Mob Battle, 1 hr

-= If you enjoy my maps, tips, and ratings; please consider donating so that I can keep improving. =-

[rsmalec]

MAP RATING QUEUE

Queue Status: FULL

In fairness to you, I will not be adding any recommended maps at this time, as it will be several weeks before I can 'catch up' and give your map the attention it deserves.

In Queue:

• Lethamyr, by Vechs
  
• Inspector Hemlock and the Bermuda Circus, by Thistlehoof
  
• Sherlock Holmes and the Blocky Conspiracy, by Nantang
  
• GIFT, by Vechs
  
• The Tourist, by stratocrafteur
  
• FFTTS, by idrey
  
• Forge of the Ancients, by Sinathor
  
• Paragon Island, by Sinathor

MAP RATING SCALE

ALL RATINGS ARE SUBJECTIVE!

Creativity: Applies to all map types. Unique theme. Utilizes Minecraft functions. Use of rules. Clever creations.
1 = below average
2 = average
3 = above average
4 = astounding!

Detail: Applies to all map types. Visual decor/detail. Consistency. Realism and/or appropriate to theme.
1 = below average
2 = average
3 = above average
4 = astounding!

Story: (Adventure/Puzzle Maps) Overall effort and duration. Engaging. Consistent. Character motivation. Dialogue/Narration.
1 = below average
2 = average
3 = above average
4 = astounding!

Story: (Survival Maps) Overall rationale for being in this situation. Character motivation. Dialogue/Narration, if exists.
1 = Story was attempted, but is below average
2 = No story - just the background
3 = Story elements exist in addition to background (e.g. flavor text on signs)
4 = Story is really good!

Difficulty: Applies to all map types. Puzzles. Mob/risk density and variety. Lighting. Hidden items/challenges
1 = Impossibly hard, may not be able to see the end of the map without cheating
2 = Too easy
3 = At least one element is Challenging (e.g. puzzles or mobs are well planned)
4 = Multiple elements are Challenging (e.g. puzzles -AND- mobs are well planned)

Progression: Applies to all map types. Pacing of scenes. Pacing of score, gear, loot. Experience builds or arcs. Clear delineation between "in character" and "out of character" notes/signs.
1 = below average; uneven or no progression
2 = average
3 = above average
4 = astounding!

RATING CONSIDERATIONS

It's important for map-makers to understand my scale and the weights before asking to have your map reviewed...

I typically provide play-by-play notes on what I'm noticing in your map, my reactions, etc... I believe many map makers find this as valuable or more than a raw rating score.

There are 4 points tied up in "story". If you are submitting a survival or puzzle map that really doesn't have a story, then you will likely get a "2" which is 'average' for puzzle or survival maps.

When I play a map for a review, my goal is to experience every moment of your map including the end. If I die too many times or get significantly lost or frustrated, I will most likely rate it a "1" but continue on through the map using mods to figure out where things went wrong, or how the rest of the map plays out. Some maps are intentionally hard - and in this case I try to scrutinize the design principles that were used to make it hard - is it well balanced and requires brainpower, or is it just an endless stream of mob spawners?

I consider a 10 to be a good score. That means you're hitting all of the basics, the average player will likely make it to the end, and if they like the 'theme' of the map, will probably enjoy it. What I deem a '20/20' might not be considered a good map by other people with different tastes.

If you feel that I missed a critical element in your map review, please let me know. I often go back and re-evaluate scores when asked with a logical reason. Sometimes I make mistakes. However, I will never lower your map score once posted.

-= If you enjoy my maps, tips, and ratings; please consider donating so that I can keep improving. =-

[rsmalec]

RATINGS FOR MY MAPS

(Presented for comparison)

Mars Mission, by rsmalec: 20 (4+4+4+4+4) Video, SciFi, 1.5 hrs
Grinchmas, by rsmalec: 19 (4+4+4+3+4) Video, Christmas, 1 hr
SUPERHEROES, by rsmalec: 19 (4+4+4+3+4) Video, Superheroes, 3 hrs
Fear in a Handful of Dust, by rsmalec: 15 (3+4+3+3+2) Video, Edge of the Desert, 1 hr
Garfield Digs In, by rsmalec: 15 (4+4+2+2+3) Video, Comic Book Adaptation, .5 hrs
CLUE, by rsmalec: 14 (4+3+2+2+3) Video, Board Game Adaptation, 1 hr
Wonderland, by rsmalec: 14 (3+3+3+3+2) Video, Alice in Wonderland, 1 hr
Time Bomb, by rsmalec: 12 (3+2+2+3+2) Video, Time-based, 1 hr
World Out of Time, by rsmalec: 9 (2+2+2+2+1), Post Apocalypse, 1 hr
Steve, the Inside Story, by rsmalec: 5 (1+1+1+1+1), Puzzler, .5 hrs
Hall of Statues, by rsmalec: 11 (3+2+1+3+2) Video, Team CTM, 1 hr

-= If you enjoy my maps, tips, and ratings; please consider donating so that I can keep improving. =-

[rsmalec]

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Gloria (with Fangride)
It's Better Together (with cdop)

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[Fellonius the Wizard]

As usual you're having the most significant thoughts ever. If I read some of your opinions above, I would hesitated even more than I did.

There are some tips to add:
*Trust your Minecraft instincts. Even if you've done something everybody else has, as long as you and your friends thinks it as good as (or even better as) some of the Custom maps on the forum, put it up and learn by the feedback.
* Do not sell yourself short: "It's my first map so go easy on me". Please!? This isn't Facebook. If you can't stand behind your map, don't release it at all.
* No, not every map can be played by Yogscast. I understand the wish, but some things may never happen. Learn to deal with that, and head on to your next map.
* I'm a "no mod at all"-builder myself. I have another thought in every build I do; It must withstand the next update Mojang does. It will make your map easier to update, but it will also give you more good ideas.

That's my 2p.
Fellonius, working on his last one...

[Scix]

rsmalec, on 26 April 2011 - 02:52 PM, said:

"You wake up in a strange place with no memory of how you got there..." c'mon... give your character a back story. Even if they are entering a mysterious place, it helps the player feel connected to the game.

Well, crap.

Actually, there's more to it than that, but that's kinda my starting point. Everything else on your hit list I dodged, though.

Useful advice. Since I loved your Wonderland so much (and am downloading Dust and Clue and World as we speak), I think you're likely a good source for mapmaking wisdom.

I am hoping "the adventure update" includes the writable books that Notch hinted at -- I have lots of backstory that's just in my head. Version 2.0 could have a lot of it in-game.

I am really not a fan of "Now read note #79," though it's often the only way, unless you want to make 132 signs.

I look forward to seeing how your narration mod works out.

Fellonius the Wizard, on 07 June 2011 - 02:35 PM, said:

* I'm a "no mod at all"-builder myself. I have another thought in every build I do; It must withstand the next update Mojang does. It will make your map easier to update, but it will also give you more good ideas.

I feel the same way. I had to leave out a section because I couldn't think of how to do it, but what I did instead is better. That's kinda how creativity works. "Necessity is the mother..." and yaddah yaddah.

[thedutchman44]

I got to say man I absolutely love your maps!
Your my favorite mapper and Please dont stop making them.
You deserve x 5000

[rsmalec]

Revised post layout.

Adding a centralized place for map ratings.

[Fellonius the Wizard]

rsmalec said:

Revised post layout.

Adding a centralized place for map ratings.

As such, it needs bumping. :-)

Alright, I see your rating system and I understand it. My next version of Aneara should get +1 or +2 for the story, and with that, I'm pleased.
Fellonius, the reviewing of the reviewer...

[rsmalec]

Simplified the map rating list - trying to make it fixed-width got all garbledy.

[rsmalec]

Newly added: Prof. Grizwald and the Redstone Keys, by ChronoBasher: 20 (4+4+4+4+4) http://www.minecraft...t/topic/401386-

The first map I'm giving a 20/20 to. It's well written, brilliant puzzles, looks beautiful, consistent, well paced, I can't say enough.

[ChronoBasher]

rsmalec, on 30 June 2011 - 03:37 AM, said:

Newly added: Prof. Grizwald and the Redstone Keys, by ChronoBasher: 20 (4+4+4+4+4) http://www.minecraft...t/topic/401386-

The first map I'm giving a 20/20 to. It's well written, brilliant puzzles, looks beautiful, consistent, well paced, I can't say enough.

Thanks so much for the generous rating. Seriously, it means a lot coming from another map creator, and someone who has played so many adventure maps as well. Thanks

[rsmalec]

Early morning play through of a great little map: Guardian of the Emerald Forest
http://www.minecraft...t/topic/382200-

16/20

[rsmalec]

Uploaded a 'unique' playthrough video of my new favorite map; Prof. Grizwald and the Redstone Keys.

As played on SMP by two 8 year olds and myself as silent chaperone.

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=M6RKEFb3Sys

[rsmalec]

Added rating for MAYHEM MANSION (10/20)

A decent set of non-linear puzzles. A little too difficult in some spots and not much in the way of decoration (except for one room with very nice bunk beds. Rathere enjoyed that some chests were hidden behind wooden walls and wooden stairs which allowed you to reach into a small hole.

Map: Mayhem Mansion
Version: v2
By: Moldy Eskimo
URL: http://www.minecraft...t/topic/380209-

[rsmalec]

Added MY new map - [Surv] Time Bomb
12 / 20

How long can you survive and keep feeding the furnace? If the furnace goes out, the house explodes and you lose! A NEW twist to basic survival.

http://www.minecraft...t/topic/424554-

[Scix]

hm.... sounds like it uses the furnace as a change-state thingie... (I know that's incoherent, I've been up all night)

[rsmalec]

Scix, on 04 July 2011 - 12:43 PM, said:

hm.... sounds like it uses the furnace as a change-state thingie... (I know that's incoherent, I've been up all night)

You got it.

Video uploading now...

[rsmalec]

As of July 7, 2011

World Out of Time (1,158,158 total views)
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Yogscast http://www.youtube.c...h?v=2kiTcUhIdm0 : 1,156,076 = 593,131 + 562,945
Mraikentv http://www.youtube.c...h?v=AjgEW_S9HZs : 966 = 436 + 189 + 174 + 167
MrFillip1709 http://www.youtube.c...h?v=o8O9fBcvDZk : 638 = 235 + 130 + 124 + 89 + 60
rsccman http://www.youtube.c...h?v=3WpAcwhD4_g : 236
Zanox95 http://www.youtube.c...h?v=oZ9OMFIKzYc : 120 = 76 + 33 + 11
TheDigitalMiner http://www.youtube.c...h?v=KfJHCD49elQ : 75 = 33 + 21 + 21
FunkyFuzerHD http://www.youtube.c...h?v=eikxMFgRFsA : 47


Wonderland (4,478 total views)
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FruitandBerry http://www.youtube.c...h?v=d3wKO5sMwEY : 1,618 = 769 + 497 + 352
2girls1minecraft http://www.youtube.c...h?v=jo5K-Zal49s : 1,163 = 547 + 202 + 160 + 254
rsmalec http://www.youtube.c...h?v=MQxQ_dcMXaE : 714 = 573 + 141
CptxThet http://www.youtube.c...h?v=GMb5AuFvr-Y : 430 = 214 + 46 + 94 + 45 + 31
Faidtastic http://www.youtube.c...h?v=RXw-_0NWB9g : 232 = 69 + 55 + 52 + 56
Itskaysick http://www.youtube.c...h?v=ie7_aoqosZ8 : 119 = 88 + 31
jafafulify http://www.youtube.c...h?v=4wbbSHDbMzQ : 56 = 15 + 30 + 11
littlec32 http://www.youtube.c...h?v=cVV6tT7qR2k : 51
TheMinecraftersTeam http://www.youtube.c...h?v=QT5wTWfMQcQ : 43 = 21 + 4 + 7 + 11
fredfan51 http://www.youtube.c...h?v=-YhDnGcA1eQ : 41 = 22 + 16 + 3
Darkness78054 http://www.youtube.c...h?v=iQu0oE-ceCY : 9
Alexthomas141 http://www.youtube.c...h?v=xBLHI0hE3YQ : 2


Clue (13,1078 total views)
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xxSlyFoxHoundxx http://www.youtube.c...h?v=hqyi4CXtd6s : 98,347
iJevin http://www.youtube.c...h?v=knhcu062y_s : 16,563
Wolv21 http://www.youtube.c...h?v=nSlNV0fmJLc : 10,480
DannielleSarah http://www.youtube.c...h?v=Uh9m4A4w1PU : 5,273 = 2,719 + 2554
rsmalec http://www.youtube.c...h?v=XP6HANplKRA : 386
bobdob67 http://www.youtube.c...h?v=Qt4UV3mxDo4 : 18
kylechiefs9 http://www.youtube.c...h?v=myd9q9Ve7jA : 11


Fear in a Handful of Dust (2,299 total views)
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rsmalec http://www.youtube.com/rsmalec : 2,260 = 702 + 205 + 870 + 181 + 184 + 118
coreblaster http://www.youtube.c...h?v=uNmcsO7k43Y : 39 = 2 + 13 + 24


Superheroes (2,662 total views)
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rsmalec http://www.youtube.c...h?v=K25I6-4g8Xw : 2,181 = 382 + 166 + 1633
koba2802 http://www.youtube.c...h?v=ntH4WvkdPZM : 361 = 201 + 160
Emalfiro http://www.youtube.com/emalfiro : 74 = 20 + 14 + 6 + 5 + 6 + 4 + 8 + 11
Apollinis http://www.youtube.c...h?v=sbq3kjcgI3s : 27 = 25 + 2
tannermanner11 http://www.youtube.c...h?v=lL9-9VtgUrE : 19

[rsmalec]

Players and map makers, please consider taking 3 SHORT surveys on Custom Adventure maps. These will help me (and other map makers) provide you with more enjoyable experiences.

More details can be found here http://www.minecraft...t/topic/444748-

THANK YOU