2 of them are part of Map Pack 8 (Desert Marketplace and Imperial Checkpoint) They should be released soon.

I finally got to look at Imperial Garrison (the only one currently on Vassal that is on the restricted list for the first time.)

Wow.

I will reserve final opinion until I've played on it, but let's just say I have grave concerns right out of the gate.

We took off Outlaw City because it had abusable claustrophobic tight spaces and narrow chokepoints . . . for a map that appears to be even worse.

I guess we'll see how it plays

Forgive me, but that map is about as far from fun as you can get.

My fears were confirmed playing on it on Sunday.

Both sides have straight shots to gambit, and turn only one corner, one square over, and you are engaged. Virtually all combat takes place in 2-square wide corridors, and that really cannot be avoided outside of someone playing poorly. Certain squads will definitely be able to abuse it. There was not much strategy to approach, or different avenues to engage.

I really think this one needs to be reconsidered.

My two sense about the map is that it makes it easy for all-melee squads to get to Gambit but make it hard for all-Melee to reach where they need to go. I actually think it hurts runners the most and make sit easier for levitation and swap. Running through choke points is hard. But hey! that is fine. Asajj Ventress can't go exactly where she wants..... I am fine with that. Flight, Acrobatic, leap will be very valuable as well. In the late game against Timmer B I thought I had him choked up and if I didn't leave an ugnaught holding a door I thought was useless I might have had it choked up, but he was able to get around my squad and attack me from behind and kill a non-unique.
I think the map will have a learning curve and those that don't know it will be at a HUGE disadvantage (moreso then normal because I do think it is abusable). But i think once it is learned it should be fine. I am happy with change and seeing what it does and who it makes irrelevant on that map. I mean if you try to plug up the hallways with pieces what is stopping someone from playing Furious Assualt/Sniper? Time will tell what counters work and things. I am excited about the map to be honest.

This list saw no map carried over from last year. I think there are enough good maps now that we don't need to carry maps over from one year to the next.

Please don't use my words without context.

The choke points were a problem due to the number of them, 3, in the engagement area, the ability to access all 3 from multiple entry points, the ability to create longer LOS in those choke points, and lastly the ability to affect multiple choke points while being in a heavily protected position.

As per the discussions that were had, this map isnt on the same planet as OC.

The map checks out, for now, and will be reevaluated, just like every other map on this list, should problems arise. I'm not changing a new map, that has 1 tourney in. We have a unique ability, with all the games being played on Vassal, to record them and submit them for judgement, if abuse is suspected.

That is as explicitly as I can state it.

Overlord out.

That map is incredibly bad and easily abusable. but that is a good thing. Maps should impact the meta. The worse map on the list is Cloud City.

advancing up the left side is always hard for a squad with one override and 2 ugnaughts.
The spaces are difficult to get through the doors. If the opponent has Accurate shot and override they can easily kill your door control. Cloud City is one of the hardest door control maps in the game.
You also have LoS across the entire map in 2 directions. both of which are really the only way to advance. you can be shot at the entire time coming up, which means you have to spend a round hiding and not going near as far as you could, or you have to bring extra door control or you need some fantastic movement.
Gambit room is hard to get set up in. Map favors Beatstick shooters. Movement from one side of the Gambit to the other difficult as well. Requires so much off kilter movement to get where you want to be.

I have never had a great battle on Cloud City it practically has "Disruption"

The only thing I can think is that Sith with the Force Nexus might benefit starting in Gambit.

Thats what I did when I practiced on it. But it does take a while to get set up. If you are being safe I think the opponent can get to the right of the gambit room pretty easily. The map is hard and simple to use in my opinion, but that is because there is really only 1 or 2 ways to advance if you are playing against good shooters. It is almost as a "who makes a mistake" map. Having your starting position on that map is very important imo. Just like anything if your movement is kind of stale this particular map is going to be hard for you. I agree that something like Battle Ready or Lor San Tekka or Nexus would be super beneficial on this map. I didn't know I would enjoy map changes so much. Not that I didn't like the previous maps, but because it brings so many different things to think about.