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Quote from piecia997

I think challenge is really hard to rate and also something really hard to balance properly (for a map maker).

For sure, particularly because I can only rate it against my current 'ability' at the time of playing.

I try to look for physical challenge as well as mental challenge.

Navigation puzzles
Mob fights - density of mobs, types, the places you fight them IN.
player traps (was there a fair warning/clue? was there an escape route?)
logic puzzles
how hard is it to find hidden rewards vs. their value
Does lighting play a factor?
Variety / combinations of all the above

Quote from Flames682

Will it just be fixing bugs and updating for Minecraft's new version or will it be a completely new experience?

You'll see.

Quote from rsmalec

What does it add to the experience to lose your gear?

I think it can add a lot to a map if used properly. The player is much more aware and careful in a map where they are always at risk of losing their gear. With keepInventory, that risk disappears.

SPOILER!
Final episode of my Blight Castle playthrough.

This was a fantastic CTM. Definitely one of my all time favorite Minecraft maps.

[Adv] "The Revenge of the Squids", by PeterisBuilding
http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/1595022-squids


A strange story through a series of 6 or so missions to stop the squids.
Humorous "boss battle". Unforgiving lava jumps.

Expand for rating

I recently livestreamed these two subjects, and I've decided not to edit/upload them to YouTube. Let me know if these interest you and I may change my mind or re-shoot.


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[Hardcore] THX1138blu

My first "5" out of 20 for 2013!

Pokemon "mini-game" by HomeCereals
http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/1652009-Pokemon

[Puz] Sharp Shooter, by Zsamkj
http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/1537093-sharpshooter

Warning! Contains inappropriate language and references!

TOTAL rating: 12 / 20
Creativity - 3 (above average)
Detail - 1 (below average)
Experience - 1 (the inappropriate jokes ruined it, the ending doesn't even require the easter eggs)
Challenge - 4 (very challenging, well designed)
Progression - 3 (above average)

Quote from Fangride

Just started watching the first few. As soon as DCFC started playing, I nearly cried with joy. Death Cab is possibly my favorite band ever !

Oh - I probably shouldn't have linked that first one. That was "pre show"

[Puz] Archery, by disco
http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/965396-archery

Overall Rating: 13/20
Creativity - 3 (above average)
Detail - 2 (average)
Experience - 2
Challenge - 3
Progression - 3

Clever redstone (of course) but once you know where to aim, it's pretty simple. Also, I was really hoping for something more interesting after the 10th shot. Maybe a fireworks update.

Minor note - I would add a sign (or book) that says to stay standing on the difficulty selector.

Quote from Zer0_Glyph

Hi everyone! I released 1.7.5 for my map and a new easy version of it... enjoy!

Quote from Flames682

You don't need to advertise your map here more than once.

Quote from Preistbob

You should just bump your own thread, unless it's to do with this one it's a bit cheap :/

I created this thread so that map makers could get exposure. I am perfectly fine with someone occasionally letting us know that their map has been updated, particularly if it's on my list to play and I haven't gotten to it yet.

So I see nothing wrong with that post.

[Adv] Abducted by the Taco, by Nicky41205
http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/1608836-taco

Total Rating: 9/20
Creativity - 3
Detail - 2
Experience - 2
Challenge - 1
Progression - 1

LP with Jigarbov!

[Puz] Murder on the Zurich Express, by Fellonius Wizard
No forum post, so I'm not sure how long he'll keep this download link available after I post this: http://www.mediafire.com/?i67xgpggxd2242l

Total Rating: 14/20
Creativity - 3. This really feels like detective work, piecing together clues from telegrams, custom books, vendor trades, and command block NPC text.
Detail - 3. The visuals are constrained to tight train corridors, but you can see attention to detail in every room.
Experience - 3. It really does feel like you're a detective trying to piece together clues. Maybe I should have taken notes!
Challenge - 3
Progression - 2. Here is where I will round down due to a lot of running back and forth, trying to find the right villagers.

Just spent 3 hours with Fellonius, playing a Mini-CTM that was unfortunately incomplete... as in... there is a basic terrain and a passable volcano, but NO dungeons or wools.

Mini-Shorts: The Snow Island, by SerbiaPhantom
Total Rating: 6/10.

The link is in my first post, but I don't see any reason for anyone to download this.

There is one ravine that is a bit of a mob challenge... so maybe my "6" is generous.

Hidden Gems series 2, with Fellonius, begins airing tomorrow!
http://www.youtube.com/rsmalec

Hidden Gems series 2 begins!


The first of 13 maps is, "Cataclysm: Wrath of the Wither" by deathwarrior999
http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/1636152-cataclysm-wrath-of-the-wither/