Here is a proposed Restricted List. What would yours look like? (Assume we stay at 21 maps.)

RESTRICTED LIST
HALL OF FAME MAPS: I call these Hall of Fame maps because I think there is virtually zero chance any of them ever get dropped from the Restricted List. They're just that popular.

Cloud City
Peaceful City
Commander’s Office
Rhen Var Citadel

KEEPERS: Other maps I'd keep on the Restricted List, in order of preference

Bothan Spynet
Off World Shipping Center
Asteroid Base
Great Library
Off World Cargo Docks
Anchorhead
Starport District
Cantina Map
Simulation Deck
Tomb of the Acolytes
Jabba’s Palace
Command Deck
Rancor Pen

SWITCHES: Four new maps replacing four maps currently on the Restricted List

Outlaw City... replaces Theed Palace. They have a similar layout anyway. Let's try something new.

Oceanic Facility... replaces Grand Plaza. Grand Plaza has zero Lancer-safe spots in the starting zone. That's enough for me to drop it. I've had some good skirmishes on Oceanic Facility.

Mining Colony: Ground Level... replaces Nightclub. Nightclub is so wide open. Ground Level is a really great map - play on it if you haven't yet. Those 3 squares in each corner are a problem, though. If those can't be ruled illegal, then it's not a viable map. In that case, bring in Mining Colony: Upper Level instead. It doesn't have the issue with the 3 squares in the corners.

Outer Rim Fueling Station... replaces Cliffside Citadel. I really like Outer Rim Fueling Station. Arguably, one side doesn't have a safe spot for commanders, but it's no worse than Cliffside Citadel, and the map overall is more interesting.

NOT RESTRICTED
Which maps came close to making my list but didn't quite make it?

OTHER FAVORITES: If there were room, I'd promote these to Restricted, too.

Mining Colony: Upper Level (assuming it doesn't take Ground Floor's place)
Dark Academy
Remote Listening Post (starting outside can be really bad if you need to protect commanders, though)

(Put Theed Palace here, too. I like it - I only said to switch it out for the sake of variety.)


OTHER CONTENDERS: I wouldn't vote for these but wouldn't object, either. In order of preference.

Commercial Spaceport
Ice Fortress North
Smuggler’s Base (former Restricted list map)
Throne Room (former Restricted list map)
Boarding Action
Strike Force Carrier
Mos Eisley Residence (former Restricted list map)
Alien Warzone
Hall of Judgement (former Restricted list map)
Imperial Plaza


OUT, BUT IN THE CONVERSATION: I don't like any of these for the Restricted list, but they're part of the conversation.

Orbital Docking Facility: Administrative Quadrant
Cliffside Citadel (currently Restricted)
Grand Plaza (currently Restricted)
Nightclub (currently Restricted)
Financial District (Gambit looks too wide open to me, but it did get some support for Restricted when Map Pack 5 was first released so I put it here.)
Exodus Class Cruiser

(There are close to 20 other maps on the Standard list. I don't think any of them are in the conversation.)

I loathe Cloud City, removing Theed is a BAD idea for Outlaw City. Theed is a HoF map way more than CC.

Get rid of Cloud City & OW Cargo Docks in favor of Outlaw City & Oceanic.

I found that Nightclub was fun to have around. (editorial comment...)

I officially retract my comment to prevent such a travesty as agreeing with this guy ^

If you take a WOTC you need to add back Throne or Base. You need at least 3-4 WOTC maps on sorry but its just not fair to take them off.

I will only play on WOTC because I dont believe the custom maps are good for the game that has nothing to do with my reason though.

The game is dying every day if you do want new players or old ones back you need to keep WOTC on the list.

Or figure out away to get all the maps as pdf from the artists its not fair to have maps that are hard to get on the list.
Even if you disagree with me getting maps is hard to find for a new or old player we need to focus on those players. Sorry but the game will never grow without them.

Then we do we talk to make sure its clear where to get these maps, lists of the maps, PDF of the Vsets, Floor rules sorry but its not clear. I am broken DVD player at this point.

Changing maps, getting new vsets and changing the rules are all but not only if you can find the stuff.
(for the record i am willing to redo Gamers and that be the place)

Ooo. I may have some buyers for a coupl'a Cantinas...

Cargo Docks is my favourite map. Freaks the hell out of people. Although, now that our group has a few copies, it's not such a surprise.

Why did Hall of Judgement go?

NOOOOO NOT CLOUD CITY. Don't get rid of it it's the only restricted map I own :(

I love cloud city. Never understood why people hate it so much.
Probably because of gambit. Idk

Peaceful City is my second favorite map after Bothan Spynet.
It's the map I chose to take on the big bully squads at Gen-Con 2014.
It's balanced with areas for commanders and safe squares for both sides to advance to gambit.
The shrubs on either side make for some nice shooting lanes.
I also appreciate that it's a lighter map and easier on my aging eyes.
However, "Barbies play land" is a brilliant name for this map.
I mean, it really does have a doll house in the middle of it.

Obviously play-style has a great influence on an individual's map preference.
If you play rock you want a map with fast access to a well protected gambit.
If you play paper you want a map with multiple corridors and open shooting lanes.
If you play scissor style you want strafing lanes and safe landing spots.
It's no wonder people can't agree on what makes a good map.

I'm wrong. Still like playing on this map, but pretty much overlooked that wide open lane at the bottom of the map. None of our engagements have ever happened there, but it's wide open to the backfield for a big movement breaker. Outer Rim Fueling Station is not a viable Restricted map.