I crunched some numbers. It gives the percent of time each map has spent on the Restricted List since it became available (counting since 2010... last year of WotC only maps). I'm not making any particular point here - just putting the data out there.

Percent of time Restricted / Years on Restricted List / Years Available / Map Name
100% 4 4 Great Library
88% 7 8 Cloud City
88% 7 8 Commander's Office
88% 7 8 Rancor Pen
86% 6 7 Bothan Spynet
86% 6 7 Jabba's Palace
86% 6 7 Anchorhead
86% 6 7 Rhen Var Citadel
83% 5 6 Cantina
80% 4 5 Command Deck
75% 3 4 Dark Academy
71% 5 7 Theed Palace
71% 5 7 Asteroid Base
60% 3 5 Simulation Deck
57% 4 7 Offworld Shipping Center
57% 4 7 Peaceful City
56% 4.5 8 Grand Plaza
50% 1 2 Crime Lord's Palace
50% 1 2 Gangster's Vault
50% 1 2 Pirate Moon (SW)
50% 1 2 Knight's Enclave
43% 3 7 Offworld Cargo Docks
40% 2 5 Cliffside Citadel
38% 3 8 Nightclub
33% 1 3 Mining Colony: Upper
31% 2.5 8 Hall of Judgement
31% 2.5 8 Throne Room
29% 2 7 Smuggler's Base
29% 2 7 Mos Eisley Residence
25% 1 4 Imperial Plaza
25% 1 4 Starport District
25% 1 4 Tomb of the Acolytes
17% 1 6 Outlaw City
17% 1 6 Modular Base

Total number of different maps that have been on the Restricted List since 2010: 34.

Grand Plaza = the *old* WotC Muunilist, right?
Not the best for sure, but not totally terrible as far as WotC maps go. (Commerce Plaza, lol )

It's been a *really* long time since I went to a regional, but last time I did it must've been like +65% Ruined Base (er, there is a commander's office in there, somewhere)

I don't have a horse in this race, but if there is newer content that is *available* and is reasonably balanced compared to the old standards, the new stuff should be used. (keep the map makers interested)

IMO

I wouldn't mind seeing a complete changeover - there are enough good maps currently off the Restricted List that it's plausible to replace the whole list.

But Outlaw City would probably be the first one that I would keep. It's only been on the list for a year, and I like it way better than the other two maps that are new to the list this year (Modular Base and Imperial Plaza).

Great Library would be the first one that I would drop. It's the only map that hasn't had a stint off the list in the past 4 years.

@swine: yes, Grand Plaza is an old Muunilist map... the non Commerce one.

This is probably the best argument I've heard for not including any WotC maps. Map rotation helps level the playing field for new players. But I still think it's more important to have a couple WotC options that everyone is familiar with. Also, the WotC maps tend to be owned by a greater percentage of the players.

We need to take over the Map List duties from Brad. He is understandably busy and it seems like the time as he does not play any more as well. We didn't get a change for 2018 and we need to be sure to set one for 2019 after GenCon has finished. Weigh in if you will and we can be star to get a tentative list together. Thanks Brad for all your help in the past.

+1

+1.

Not a job I want, but we should get a new list every year. Maybe twice a year (new list right after GenCon, minor tweaks in April/May).

That's one reason, but I'd also consider including new maps if something is released between September and April. Otherwise, I'd just go for a new list once per year in April.

Have Shawn create new map lists for a final 2/3 approval by him, FlyingArrow, and myself. That way it's not entirely on one person's shoulders.

TJ is super knowledgeable about maps and I usually update map thread images. Having us involved but with Shawn doing all the real work makes sense to me.

I'd rather not be on the committee, but I'll continue to post opinions here.