Hello everyone. This is the thread that if you want to see something on the next restricted list or discuss on how the maps were last season. You have come to the right place.


2026 for reference

Gangster's Vault
Warriors' Enclave
Cloud City
Frigid Outpost
Jungle Tomb

Jabba's Palace #63 (IF there's going to be a shooter-friendly map then I think this one deserves consideration)
Offworld Shipping Center #69 (it's been a while, but it's always been an enjoyable map)
Smuggler's Base #78 (I'll keep suggesting it, even though people don't seem to like it)
SINKHOLE #82 (seriously, I think this one deserves a real look; it made for some fun games at Vassal Con)
Cantina #86 (** see my suggestion, below)
Modular Base #87 (it's been a while, but this map still makes for exciting games)
Tomb of the Acolytes #108 (this was on the list in 2013 or something. Why not since then?)
Knight's Outpost #151 (** see my suggestion, below. This one could be interesting if RD was irrelevant on this map)


**Suggestion**
So often in the past, we've removed certain maps from consideration solely because they have too many Low Objects squares, which would allow Rigged Detonators to become too dominant and therefore shape the meta in a way we don't like. Okay, good decision; I don't think anyone wants to play in a Mira-centric meta again.

However, it's our game; we can make the decisions that we want to make, and those decisions can be for a specific timeframe if we so choose. So how about this as a tag, applied to certain specific maps on the 2027 Maplist: Rigged Detonators doesn't work on this map in competitive play events in 2027. This will bring a whole bunch of maps back into consideration, which we've chosen not to consider in recent years only because of Rigged Detonators.


It'll be easy to remember and indicate. For example, this is what a tournament info description could look like:


I'd be curious to hear what people have to say about this suggestion, using any arguments other than "We haven't done it that way before."

I kinda wondered if this is how the committee would handle it.

In that case, let's just recognize that a single special ability (Rigged Detonators), really from a single piece (Mira; Zam BH also has it but she's almost never played) is single-handedly restricting the viable map selections for our game. [More comments to come in the annual Balance Committee discussion thread.]

Actually it was on 2022's list, but still a good suggestion.

I don't have much to add to the others as I'm not really a map connoisseur. Only that Warrior's Enclave is the one map from the current list I wouldn't want to see again, as dark colours make the lines and terrain harder to read, and it doesn't offer any improvements over its template Asteroid Base. The others are fine, though I like switching them all every year.

Crime Lord's Palace #123
Desert Marketplace #166
Imperial Garrison #125
Mushroom Planet #131
Remote Listening Post #079
Royal Militia HQ #148

And as always...

Death Star #001
Power Regulation Chamber #009

With the current Meta being dominated by "Mandos", the 2027 restricted maps should "NOT" be shooter friendly, imho.


Here are my suggestions;


Frigid Outpost ( again, because Melee squads need help )

Dark Academy ( Melee can get into gambit without losing half their hitpoints before engaging and having a map for larger based minis is just cool )

Crime Lord's Palace ( Nice areas in gambit for melee to stay somewhat safe from shooters )

Starport Terminal ( Area in gambit for both sides that is ideal for melee characters to be somewhat safe from being pounded by shooters )

Desert Palace ( A couple of safe areas for both sides to get gambit and not be shot to pieces by shooters )

Starport Terminal, Heck yeah!!
I’ve missed playin’ on that map ever since I won Worlds on it with Hutt Cartel Nightsister Hunters.

It’s been long enough. People can quit bein’ scared of it now and put it back in the rotation. 😆

That's why I suggested Rhen Var Citadel.