Review by
almosttricky on 7/17/2015.
The Wizard of Earthsea book is very good. I'm glad someone made it into an awesome map.
6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
Review by
Nathan on 7/20/2015.
A fun map with good flow and fairly solid chokepoints. Unfortunately, I found there to be some imbalance in favor of the north and against the east. The north has the fewest number of any territories of all the reaches. It can be defended by holding just three locations - none of which is a negative-bonus pirate bay. Finally, the north has two bonus castles to all other reaches' one castle.
The east, however, has 17 territories (compared to the North's 13 and 14 each for the south and west). One most hold four territories to defend it, including both of its pirate bays. This makes it by far the least attractive starting area.
Less marked but still relevant is the imbalance favoring the south over the west, with similar problems as the north-east relationship.
All that being said, I appreciate the multiple scenarios, which are practically indispensable on a map of this size. Clean up the balance issues and this is a 5-star map all the way.
5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
Review by
Hades on 8/31/2015.
very good map, makes for good strategic manoeuvres
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Review by
indiman112 on 7/27/2015.
Fun map!
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Review by
sherron on 2/26/2016.
The (negative) Pirate strongholds are an interesting twist. I was given one at the start of the game which I thought was cruel, but I overcame. Great map.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Review by
krinid on 8/20/2019.
A novel concept with the both 1 and -1 ports connecting the islands. Makes for interesting strategies and counterplay.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Review by
<SNinja> Leinad on 8/24/2015.
I love this map. 5/5
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Review by
Andalorium on 12/15/2016.
I now want to go and find The "Wizard of Earthsea" book and read it again. Nice job.
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful.
Review by
Jalil Seguel on 3/31/2020.
Awesome map. An extraordinary masterpiece. Ursula K. Le Guin would've been proud of it.
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful.
Review by
Matt Schwartz on 4/25/2021.
now that was hands down my favorite
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Review by
yesnoyesyesno on 8/11/2021.
champles my man
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Review by
Advok on 1/27/2022.
nice map
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Review by
Mjoth on 11/29/2023.
Great map! Well balanced and fun to play on. Yes, you had to cut a lot of islands from the original LeGuin map, but you did it in a way that still captures the feel of Earthsea.
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Review by
Bob on 5/27/2022.
good map
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Review by
Alex on 11/12/2022.
well balanced
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Review by
Asteriks on 11/20/2023.
good
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Review by
skarabaios on 4/12/2024.
Loved it!
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Review by
7ate9 on 7/14/2024.
innovative design
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Review by
Daryle on 7/19/2015.
fun map with lots of dead end routes
0 out of 1 person found this review helpful.
Review by
blob on 7/19/2015.
Pretty good aesthetics, game play seemed kind of forced to me
1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Review by
OTPM on 11/29/2015.
4
0 out of 1 person found this review helpful.
Review by
JK_3 on 9/22/2019.
3 player max
0 out of 1 person found this review helpful.