What maps do people want? Advice?

[Aezeal]

I'm busy with a 2nd map and I need to know what is more wanted a OPEN map with loads of provinces all inter connected and no barricades OR more choke-points & semi-choke-points (passages 1-2 provs wide?)

[Gandalf Parker]

You will tend to get both answers. From what Ive seen the serious MPers tend to like open maps where the winner is based on whose strategy is better, not spur-of-the-moment tactics or who lucked on getting a chokepoint near them. The SPers tend to like chokepoints. Alot of people do both types of play. In general I think that the wish for chokepoints tends to win out in the numbers. IMHO

[Sombre]

I like some chokepoints. Not all.

And I don't much like start positions in the middle of the map, unless it wraps.

[Humakty]

NO choke points tend to advantage factions with a maneuvrable army, whereas too many advantage factions with shock troops and/or mages.At least it's my point of view.
I would prefer a varied map, offering the two options.
I could say I want chocolate with sugar...

[Aezeal]

Hmm since it's a mostly water map I couldn't make a lot of real chokepoints anyway. On some places it's a bit more barriered than others though.