[Poll] New Map or New Gamemode?

#1 - Feb. 3, 2014, 10:22 a.m.
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Based on the state of the game so far, if you can choose between:

(1) A new map of dominion mode
(2)A new gamemode on existing maps

for the next PvP update, which will it be?

Simply vote by replying below. This thread will be updated daily to record your decision.

(1)-New Map
7 votes
(2)-New Mode
20 votes

(Updated Friday, 7 February 2014, 08:23:24 PST)
(please refrain from voting “New Game” or hyperbole. Be practical. All is vain not.)

#5 - Feb. 3, 2014, 3:49 p.m.
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Why not both? New game mode on a new map.

#11 - Feb. 3, 2014, 4:15 p.m.
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We’ve shown our prototype maps already for new game modes. Our current maps really are designed specifically for conquest. Trying to make a new game mode work on existing maps is really tough because options are so limited. Not to say it’s impossible, but I believe creating a map for a specific game mode really makes it fun to play.

#32 - Feb. 4, 2014, 1:55 p.m.
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Chopping up maps for smaller team fights is an option. The water in Spirit Watch or the center point in Foefire are examples where players already do this with custom arenas. However, unless we needed 6 TDM maps ‘RIGHT NAOW’, we would still prefer to make a new polished experience and let players with customs arenas keep doing what they already have been.

#34 - Feb. 4, 2014, 2:15 p.m.
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Chopping up maps for smaller team fights is an option. The water in Spirit Watch or the center point in Foefire are examples where players already do this with custom arenas. However, unless we needed 6 TDM maps ‘RIGHT NAOW’, we would still prefer to make a new polished experience and let players with customs arenas keep doing what they already have been.

I am fairly certain a lot of players wouldn’t mind having these “chopped up” TDM maps – no more conquest pls

It seems like people really want (and want we also want) is a way to officially support new games modes combined with our current queues regardless of what the new map is.