Quote Originally Posted by Tomisama View Post
With all of the possible configurations of hardware and connection service, I understand that some players can only play smaller configuration battles.

But there are many players who do have a considerable investment in equipment and connections, that want to play full size map configurations with fewer players that the maximum setting.

Currently in Napoleon if you chose a 4v4 map, and take less players (say a 3v3) the map redline automatically shrinks to the 3v3 size.

My request is that listed map sizes actually reflect the map size you will get, regardless of the number of players you chose to play with.



Edit: Below The NE corner of Homestead 4v4 with 8, 6, and 2 players.

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Making a balanced map does not necessarily require a mirrored map, this where the true art of game map making comes in.

Also using terrain naturally to enclose the map by natural barrier and limited size off roads that all but eliminate any red line abuses.

We had such maps before the Rome’s open vista style linking panoramas, and with Japan’s hilly terrain I hope we can get back to what was