There's no thread for the Easter Egg Hunt map?

[perchorin]

I wanted to ask a question and perhaps make a suggestion about this map and after searching around a bit have come to the conclusion that there is no thread for the Easter Egg Hunt map. I know it's a special deal and limited edition and all that but shouldn't there be a thread somewhere for people to comment or ask questions about it?

[Army of GOD]

It's one of those "super secret maps" made by Team CC. The reason it's only available at certain times of the year was because it didn't go through the normal process.

That answer will cost you five bucks, cash only, please.

[ender516]

Army of GOD's answer is right on the money, but you raise a good point, perchorin. It would be a good idea to create a thread in the Viewing Gallery for all those magical maps that appear to spring forth fully formed from the brow of the Foundry Foreman. However, there may be a thread in Announcements for such maps when they first appeared, and you may be able to post there.

[koontz1973]

Doubt anyone reads threads that old or could even find them (most people).

It would be great for a thread to be made for each one so people can comment on them.

[ender516]

Well if you find the topic and post to it, then it will come to page 1 of its forum. However, I think it would be more consistent to have a thread in the Viewing Gallery, for ease of finding it.

[perchorin]

Well if you find the topic and post to it, then it will come to page 1 of its forum. However, I think it would be more consistent to have a thread in the Viewing Gallery, for ease of finding it.

I agree, I was surprised to find no link to any threads there for this map (or any of the other special event maps for that matter) but did happen to come across the list of maps new recruits could join in the second post of the viewing gallery thread. I'd always wondered where that list was! Anyway yeah, how can we go about getting viewing gallery threads for these maps? Also, those of you "in the know" do you think it's even possible changes could/would ever be made to these maps?

[koontz1973]

Well if you find the topic and post to it, then it will come to page 1 of its forum. However, I think it would be more consistent to have a thread in the Viewing Gallery, for ease of finding it.

I agree, I was surprised to find no link to any threads there for this map (or any of the other special event maps for that matter) but did happen to come across the list of maps new recruits could join in the second post of the viewing gallery thread. I'd always wondered where that list was! Anyway yeah, how can we go about getting viewing gallery threads for these maps? Also, those of you "in the know" do you think it's even possible changes could/would ever be made to these maps?

I am sure that if a major flaw had been spotted when they where first played, it would of been changed. But unlike a normal map with a thread, no one could point out the flaws (if any).

But I would like to see a thread made for all of them, not just one for all, but one each. That way, people can make any suggested changes.

As for the list new recruits can play, I have no idea what maps are excluded.

[perchorin]

As for the list new recruits can play, I have no idea what maps are excluded.

It's hidden here:
http://www.conquerclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=358&t=79067
I just accidentally happened upon it in my quest for an Easter Egg Hunt thread that was like the most disappointing Easter Egg Hunt ever.

[natty dread]

I've always found it really objectionable that some maps get a free pass from the foundry process. So yeah, they are only available at certain times, but they are still available. Meanwhile we REAL mapmakers have to spend a huge amount of time finetuning, receiving comments and answering feedbacks...

[Victor Sullivan]

I've always found it really objectionable that some maps get a free pass from the foundry process. So yeah, they are only available at certain times, but they are still available. Meanwhile we REAL mapmakers have to spend a huge amount of time finetuning, receiving comments and answering feedbacks...

Sam's mentioned before his disapproval of his getting a medal for event maps for these very reasons. The whole idea behind them is for some good, clean, seasonal fun.

-Sully

[greenoaks]

As for the list new recruits can play, I have no idea what maps are excluded.

It's hidden here:
http://www.conquerclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=358&t=79067
I just accidentally happened upon it in my quest for an Easter Egg Hunt thread that was like the most disappointing Easter Egg Hunt ever.

that list hasn't been updated in a while.

[koontz1973]

As for the list new recruits can play, I have no idea what maps are excluded.

It's hidden here:
http://www.conquerclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=358&t=79067
I just accidentally happened upon it in my quest for an Easter Egg Hunt thread that was like the most disappointing Easter Egg Hunt ever.

that list hasn't been updated in a while.

Updated august this year so pretty current.
[spoiler=heres the list 67 maps]2010 World Cup (Limited Edition)
2011 World Cup (Limited Edition)
Africa
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Arctic
Asia
Australia
British Isles
Cairns Coral Coast
Canada
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Classic
Eastern Hemisphere
Egypt: Upper
England
Europa
Europe
Europe 1914
France
Germany
Great Lakes
Greater China
Greenland
Halloween Hollows
High Seas
Holy Roman Empire
Hong Kong
Iberia
Iceland
Indochina
Ireland
Italy
Luxembourg
Madagascar
Malta
Middle East
Midgard
Midkemdil
Mongol Empire
Montreal
Netherlands
North America
NYC
Peloponnesian War
Philippines
Poison Rome
Portugal
Puget Sound
Saint Patricks Day (Limited Edition)
San Francisco
Scotland
South America
Sydney Metro
Texan Wars
U.S. Senate
USA
USA Rockies
USA Southwest
USA West
Vancouver
World 2.1
WWII Eastern Front
WWII Iwo Jima
WWII Western Front[/spoiler]

[koontz1973]

I've always found it really objectionable that some maps get a free pass from the foundry process. So yeah, they are only available at certain times, but they are still available. Meanwhile we REAL mapmakers have to spend a huge amount of time finetuning, receiving comments and answering feedbacks...

Sam's mentioned before his disapproval of his getting a medal for event maps for these very reasons. The whole idea behind them is for some good, clean, seasonal fun.

-Sully

But still, if the site wants to have some seasonal fun, why not put the maps through the foundry but on a fast track. Give each map a week at each stage so the community at large can comment or a least allow the foundry regulars to comment. Fresh eyes can give a better map.

[greenoaks]

Updated august this year so pretty current.
[spoiler=heres the list 67 maps]2010 World Cup (Limited Edition)
2011 World Cup (Limited Edition)
Africa
American Civil War
Ancient Greece
Archipelago
Arctic
Asia
Australia
British Isles
Cairns Coral Coast
Canada
Caribbean Islands
Charleston
Classic
Eastern Hemisphere
Egypt: Upper
England
Europa
Europe
Europe 1914
France
Germany
Great Lakes
Greater China
Greenland
Halloween Hollows
High Seas
Holy Roman Empire
Hong Kong
Iberia
Iceland
Indochina
Ireland
Italy
Luxembourg
Madagascar
Malta
Middle East
Midgard
Midkemdil
Mongol Empire
Montreal
Netherlands
North America
NYC
Peloponnesian War
Philippines
Poison Rome
Portugal
Puget Sound
Saint Patricks Day (Limited Edition)
San Francisco
Scotland
South America
Sydney Metro
Texan Wars
U.S. Senate
USA
USA Rockies
USA Southwest
USA West
Vancouver
World 2.1
WWII Eastern Front
WWII Iwo Jima
WWII Western Front[/spoiler]

so BeNeLux and Doodle Earth are too complex for beginners

[koontz1973]

Seige is not on there as well and this was one of my first 4 games. Won it too so cannot be that complex.

[Victor Sullivan]

I've always found it really objectionable that some maps get a free pass from the foundry process. So yeah, they are only available at certain times, but they are still available. Meanwhile we REAL mapmakers have to spend a huge amount of time finetuning, receiving comments and answering feedbacks...

Sam's mentioned before his disapproval of his getting a medal for event maps for these very reasons. The whole idea behind them is for some good, clean, seasonal fun.

-Sully

But still, if the site wants to have some seasonal fun, why not put the maps through the foundry but on a fast track. Give each map a week at each stage so the community at large can comment or a least allow the foundry regulars to comment. Fresh eyes can give a better map.

But it ruins the fun in surprise!

-Sully

[ender516]

Updated august this year so pretty current.
[spoiler=heres the list 67 maps]2010 World Cup (Limited Edition)
2011 World Cup (Limited Edition)
Africa
American Civil War
Ancient Greece
Archipelago
Arctic
Asia
Australia
British Isles
Cairns Coral Coast
Canada
Caribbean Islands
Charleston
Classic
Eastern Hemisphere
Egypt: Upper
England
Europa
Europe
Europe 1914
France
Germany
Great Lakes
Greater China
Greenland
Halloween Hollows
High Seas
Holy Roman Empire
Hong Kong
Iberia
Iceland
Indochina
Ireland
Italy
Luxembourg
Madagascar
Malta
Middle East
Midgard
Midkemdil
Mongol Empire
Montreal
Netherlands
North America
NYC
Peloponnesian War
Philippines
Poison Rome
Portugal
Puget Sound
Saint Patricks Day (Limited Edition)
San Francisco
Scotland
South America
Sydney Metro
Texan Wars
U.S. Senate
USA
USA Rockies
USA Southwest
USA West
Vancouver
World 2.1
WWII Eastern Front
WWII Iwo Jima
WWII Western Front[/spoiler]

so BeNeLux and Doodle Earth are too complex for beginners

I suspect that the real issue with those maps is that because they are small, they are a farmer's delight.

[perchorin]

Seems we've got a couple different issues being discussed here (my fault) but let's get back to the original, how can we get threads for these special maps? Is it possible there could ever be changes made to them?

[koontz1973]

Seems we've got a couple different issues being discussed here (my fault) but let's get back to the original, how can we get threads for these special maps? Is it possible there could ever be changes made to them?

perchorin, this is your thread, so why not change the OP and title which you can do and make this the thread. Include the all of them though. One of the mods may see it and move it to the proper forum if done nice.

[natty dread]

I've always found it really objectionable that some maps get a free pass from the foundry process. So yeah, they are only available at certain times, but they are still available. Meanwhile we REAL mapmakers have to spend a huge amount of time finetuning, receiving comments and answering feedbacks...

Sam's mentioned before his disapproval of his getting a medal for event maps for these very reasons. The whole idea behind them is for some good, clean, seasonal fun.

-Sully

But still, if the site wants to have some seasonal fun, why not put the maps through the foundry but on a fast track. Give each map a week at each stage so the community at large can comment or a least allow the foundry regulars to comment. Fresh eyes can give a better map.

But it ruins the fun in surprise!

-Sully

Well that's a poor argument. I could use the same argument to argue against the whole foundry process, it ruins the surprise from the players. But realistically speaking, most of the CC players don't even go to the forums, and even of those who do, most don't set foot in the foundry, and even of those who do, most only comment on beta maps. So it really wouldn't "ruin the surprise" for that many people.

And even if it did, I'd argue most players would rather play well-developed, well thought out maps rather than be surprised.