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Build your Own StarCraft 2 Custom Maps Using Editor Panel - Learn how to create custom maps for Starcraft 2 using three approach: Find the “fun factor.” , Make sure the map is easy to learn. , and Actively seek and encourage feedback. . The StarCraft II Custom Maps and Editor panel, new this year to BlizzCon, proved to be a treasure trove of information for aspiring mapmakers and anyone interested in the StarCraft II custom map scene. Lead Level Designer Matt Morris, Senior Level Designer Richard Khoo, Level Designer Jason Huck, Level Designer Matt Gotcher, and Data Specialist Justin Klinchuch discussed a variety of topics with the audience, including their design philosophy, mapmaking tips and suggestions, official custom map previews, and a critical look at the StarCraft II Editor.

Blizzard has Four New Custom Maps to be Featured at BlizzCon 2010 - Yes that's right and they are including Dota map. This will be available for free via Battle.net in the future. :) Four all-new Blizzard-crafted StarCraft II custom maps are making their debut at BlizzCon 2010: Aiur Chef , Left 2 Die , StarJeweled , and Blizzard DOTA !

We're proud to announce the release of Blizzard Entertainment's first new StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty custom map: Burning Tide!

Scrapyard is a 2 player map featured in Battle Report 3. The starting locations are very near to each other but are separated by empty space. The ramps leading to the bases are quite large and hard to block. Features Two player max Each starting location has a natural expansion. Three expansions are separate from the main land. One location with rich mineral fields on the opposite side of the map from the player's starting positions. Two Xel'Naga Towers, one of which is surrounded by LoS blockers, and the other near the rich minerals. Specifications Players: 2 Expansions: 7 Rich Expansions: 1 Total Locations: 10 Xel'Naga Towers: 2

Kulas Ravine (pronounced ˈkül-äs rə-ˈvēn) is the first officially announced multiplayer map. Features Four player max One starting location in each corner of the map, each with a natural expansion. Another natural expansion protected by destructible rocks. Two locations with rich mineral fields. Ten Xel'Naga Towers, four of which can be accessed from each player's rock-protected natural expansion. Specifications Players: 4 Expansions: 8 Rich Expansions: 2 Total Locations: 14 Xel'Naga Towers: 10 Download: Kulas Ravine StarCraft 2 Map

Blistering Sands is a 2 player map featured in Battle Report 2. Features Two player max Starting locations are in the lower left and upper right corners of the map, each with a natural expansion. Another natural expansion protected by destructible rocks. Two locations with rich mineral fields protected by rocks. Two Xel'Naga Towers in the center of the map. Specifications Players: 2 Expansions: 4 Rich Expansions: 2 Total Locations: 8 Xel'Naga Towers: 2

Welcome to the Reconnaissance Report, your official look into the maps of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty. To kick off the series, this week's featured map is Lost Temple, an original StarCraft favorite recently revamped and ready for action.

Starcraft 2 Unused Hidden Terrain Textures - 11 hidden, unused terrain textures found while digging through the files. Most of them are rehashed versions of already known textures, but some (Meinhoff Grating or Port Zion Tiles) seem to be unique. The attached SC2Map file has all the textures arranged into two tilesets. Simply ctrl+c/ctrl+v them into your maps/mods.