Hello again! Today I am going to reveal some information regarding our maps on the new server!
Our maps are by far the most recognizable and iconic thing about the server and while they are all still impressive, some are starting to show their age. On this new server we are committing ourselves to a new level of quality and want every piece of our content to meet a higher standard. This means that similarly to what we are doing with classes, we are taking a step back and starting (almost) from scratch.
Our new server will launch with 5 maps. While this is a significantly smaller roster compared to our old server, we are confident in the quality and replayability of these maps. The builders over on EpicQuestz are working tirelessly to update our old maps to bring them back in to rotation as soon as possible.
So what maps have we prepared for the release?
First of all, Minas Tirith is making a long awaited return. I have always thought of Minas Tirith as the crown jewel of Empire War and I am very excited for it to once more host our largest battles. |  |
Helm's Deep is sticking around, By far one of our most consistent and classic maps. |  |
Osgiliath, one of our most popular maps has been updated. The western half of the city has undergone some extensive changes. At launch, the push across the bridge will not be a part of the battle. We are however looking at adding this back in the future. |  |
The Black Gate has been rebuilt and has made its way back in to rotation. Similarly to Osgiliath, this will be a non-linear conquest map. |  |
Last and certainly least in terms of scale, We are adding a new map. Eoford, a small village in the Westfold is being assaulted by hordes of dunlendings. A perfect location for hosting some of our smaller battles. |  |
Where does this leave the rest of our maps?
We are leaving quite a lineup behind.Moria, Erebor, Dale, Laketown, Moria Gold, Edoras, Edhellond, Grimslade and more.
Our goal is to re-add all of these to the server but we want to take the time to evaluate and see what could be improved with each one of them. Some maps (such as Moria) are more popular than others and might only need visual overhauls while the gameplay will stay more or less the same. These old favourites could potentially get re-added in the near future while our more flawed maps may need more work.
Moving from a server with years upon years of content to a new one will feel weird to some. This is however something that we in the staff team are very excited about.
I remember a time when the original Empire War server only had 3 maps. Minas Tirith, Helm's Deep and a tiny tiny Moria. This is a rebirth of that server who grew and grew to become the ultimate siege experience that we've all come to love. Soon we will start that journey of growth and updates once again, this time with a more solid and polished groundwork that is sure to give you an unmatched experience!
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