Current List Of Playable Custom Maps

As this Mapping part of the forum is cluttered with random ideas and not maps, I have deceived to make a thread about what maps are in fact playable.
This is not the complete list of all custom maps, only maps that are actively played/talked about are in this thread. For me, I only can see threads less than a month since last post so if I can't see it... not in here.

P.S. Since so many mappers describe there map so informally in the mapping thread, if you want me to post a better description PM me about it.

emp_atoll
Atoll Beta 2 is the first public release of emp_atoll for Empires 2.2x. Atoll was a classic map back in Empires 2.1x. Many players had mixed feelings about Atoll. Some liked it, others didn't. The purpose is to see where emp_atoll stands in the minds of the players, in order to gain feedback that can later be used for modifying and updating Atoll.
Forum Location Download Link: emp_atoll_b2

emp_blah (working title)
Ok no hdr cause it crashes my compile
Forum Location Download Link: emp_blah4

emp_break_poc
the beta is out, play test it at your leisure, should run perfect
known bugs: zip archive is still called "alpha005"
Forum Location Download Link: emp_break_poc

emp_escort_alt
This is a modification of the official emp_escort map for Empires that incorporates some of the new mapping options available.
Forum Location Download Link: emp_escort_alt2

emp_homeland
If you're like me, you've noticed that BE and NF always seem to be fighting for control of some empty desert or unpopulated forest. Not that it isn't fun, but I've always wanted to play a map that really pulled me into the setting. So the premise of this map is to fight for control of an important capital city, with BE spawning in the downtown area and NF in the frontier.
Forum Location Download Link: emp_homeland_b1

emp_mesa
Tada, Beta4
Forum Location Download Link: emp_mesa_b4

emp_moor
Moors is a map filled entirely with rolling hills, with elevated planes scattered about on which to build bases. Moors offers intense vehicle combat and constant action. Moors is a high-adrenaline map for commanding with constant base switches and rushes.
Forum Location Download Link: emp_moors_b1

emp_rainbowroad
Rainbow Road is a novelty map that takes all of the nonsense and work out of the round, pitting BE and NF against each other for control of the rainbow road. With emp_rainbowroad, what you see is what you get. I hope you all will enjoy some hilariously hectic rounds. Don't judge it 'til you play it!
Forum Location Download Link: emp_rainbowroad

emp_shadows
A push style map like District/Glycencity. However it is fun since there is no turret spam, and tanks are useful.
Map is dark and very well made and the like. Play it.
Forum Location Download Link: emp_shadows_rc10a

emp_smokies
A super hill map. Not for noobs due to the difficulty players will suffer from but the increased mobility allows for intense games.
Forum Location Download Link: emp_shadows_rc2

emp_temple
Found the old emp_temple map file and compiled it for orange box
Forum Location Download Link: emp_temple_beta3

emp_traders
A city map. Very cool. Winning relies on infantry and an attentive commander more than usual.
Forum Location Download Link: emp_traders_a8

emp_ward
A city map. Very cool. Winning relies on infantry and an attentive commander more than usual.
Forum Location Download Link: emp_ward_rc2

Updated 6/28/09

 

Thread cleaned. Keep discussion to what maps to add to the list or corrections to download links or descirptions please.

 

Can you please replace desolations link with this one?
It's up to date and has some missing textures fixed.
Unless JJ45s link works.
http://forums.empiresmod.com/showthread.php?t=6226

Done ~Kylegar

 

Should we PM you Mr. Kun if a map here gets updated???

 

I would suggest posting it here, that way a mod can update it if he so desires, as well as Cyber-Kun

 

Mayama, I will try to keep the thread updated on my own but I won't be able to read every post in the Empires mapping section.

 

So I guess if you don't see a custom map on here you liked or made, find the links. Don't just submit a terrible map because you made it, remember the op

 

How will i know my map is not terrible?

 

Probably depends on how much it gets played.
Not sure how to find that out ...

 

geeze why did you delete old post?
now we lost downhill jam lol

 

Where is maze ?

 

Okay, since everyone seems worried about certain maps... basicly all maps are added based on how it is.
emp_maze is dead emp_recruit.
DownHillJam is a terrible map and people only play it for lulz.
Emp_Caldara, emp_concrete, emp_gorge, emp_tms, and emp_desolation could be removed.
However I think only TMS and Gorge sucks enough to be removed so I will put them in a smaller area.

If anyone disagrees with any changes, do say so if there is a problem.

 

gorge is cool enough if the you play in teams smaller than 4.

and no other empires map can be used for that...

 

We need a rating system

 

B6 of emp_insurrection is up on Napalms, and playable. B7 will be out soon, with a 3d skybox and swamp ambience, as well as miscellaneous fixes.

Can you take down the link to B2 please?

 

Can I have a download link for the insurrection available then?

 

i'll get emp_red_alert up soon

 

Right, RC1 (I got bored of of the Bxx naming convention, and I though letting it get to B7 was just getting silly) is ready, so here is the link:

http://rapidshare.com/files/150845319/emp_insurrection_rc1.zip.html

 

what is empire without the lulz?
VOTE FOR DOWN HILL JAM

 

emp_arc_blimbzv1 is working fine.