71 replies to this topic

[morosis]

the point of fixing the bad maps is so that there are less bad maps in the rotation.

[Y E O N N E]

Let me think about that for a second...

...

NOE.

[Lithology]

This might be an unpopular opinion for some, but for me, the best answer is this: even an unpopular map in the rotation is a choice. So I agree with the OP... keep 'Classic' Polar Highlands as an option... and dial down the appearance in the rotation. Win, win!

[ocular tb]

I'd be okay with keeping Polar (which I hate) but only if classic Terra, Canyon, and Caustic are brought back.

And lets get rid of map voting while we're at it.

[Storming Angel]

I'd rather they get rid of the classic maps from rotation and replace them with new maps, with new tilesets instead and some background info on the screen about where the place is, whos fighting and some other tidbits.

[Fyrehawk]

Rot in pieces old Polar Highlands, you will not be missed. Trash map gone the way of the dodo and our good man Francois is to thank for this.

[Daidachi]

The sound of music says it far better than I.

https://youtu.be/-nRU5RIDWXU?t=41

[Golli]

Vellron2005, on 21 June 2021 - 10:26 AM, said:

PGI, please don't simply remove the Old Polar Highlands.. Instead, do what you did for Frozen City and Forest Colony.

Leave it as a "Classic" map.

Polar is the only map in the game that is really great for LRMs. There are plenty of maps that aren't, and where lurmers just know they are not gonna do very well - just like with close-range brawlers, but ONLY on Polar.

Do you think this is fair to lurmers?

Please, let us LRM aficionados have out playground.

I also suggest that instead of remaking good maps, you make NEW maps..

NO!
It is by far the worst map, let it die the way it should.

[Armchair General]

I hereby kindly ask everybody in this thread to please make constructive posts regarding the topic. LRMs are a valid playstyle in this game no matter your personal view. Please also consider that if you have nothing constructive to say maybe posting nothing at all is the better decision. You can also disagree with the OP in a polite way without going down the mockery road. Thank you!

Edited by Armchair General, 22 June 2021 - 02:44 AM.

[Absaint]

Agree with the OP, not for LRM´s sake necessarily, but because its a different map.

And variety is good.

Just weigth it to show up less often on the voting, and people will get to play it a couple of times a month, same as other rare maps.

[Teenage Mutant Ninja Urbie]

why would you want to keep around the only map where it's hard to stay in IDF mode?

unless...!

[MechNexus]

Yeaaaaaaaaaahhh i'm still not gonna show any sympathy for the LRM players here. It's a toxic playstyle that PGI constantly catered to through their own balance decisions and the prior map design, and indifference to LRM mains' complaining is the absoloute best you're gonna get out of me.

[John Bronco]

Even without LRMs, it's still a bad map.

All there is to it.

[Absaint]

Polar is dead!

Long live Polar!

[Brom96]

Well, it is the only map with unrestricted movement - not much buildings, no steep slopes, etc. I just played the first match on the new version and it is like FP - boring as hell.

[Haipyng]

I like a variety in maps and would be happy to see old Polar be in place as another map (Classic or whatever).

The new map, seems okay. It has broken up the NASCAR rotation with high points around the center and mostly indirect paths to run around the middle. Instead of an LRMers dream its looking more like a snipers dream. Traded one style for another. Need to give it time and see how it plays on out.

Edited by Haipyng, 22 June 2021 - 06:45 PM.

[Teenage Mutant Ninja Urbie]

here's an idea: keep it on the servers, and give access to it via Lobby-matches only.

that way, those few that love the map -for whatever reason- can organise matches and have their version of 'fun'.
the best part: nobody of the vast majority that is glad that map got improved is forced into such a match

[Brom96]

Won't vote for new map .

[Meep Meep]

I vote to keep it in rotation but if you think the new map is going to squash lrm you need to take a closer look at the released pics and overall map. I see plenty of fire lanes for lrm to still rain down if the other side wants to push out and not hide.

[Leone]

Played the new map a bit. Due to high arcing shots I've found the new map to be more LRM friendly and less long range friendly.

~Leone.