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I thought it'd be cool to go through my favourites and decide which are my top ten NUMA maps. So I made a list. Here it is:

10. jeffkillian - Desperado

The epitome of all symmetrical action maps, ever. You cannot make a better one than this, simple as that. Flawlessly simple concept, with decidedly amazing reactions.

9. MARIJNENANDRIES - Silver Pillars 3

Strangely, although I tend to enjoy a more aesthetically pleasing Race map more, the sheer elegance and speed at which this one executes its purpose is gorgeous and dazzlingly fun.

8. jSweep - A Map in a Cage on Antibiotics

Easily the smallest map on this list. I can't tell you exactly why I like it, but it's certainly amazing. Ridiculous tileset is ridiculously extravagant.

7. Chaotix_0 - Abstract Hollow

What a strangely beautiful mine-jumper, for one created in such a limited era of mapping. This opened my eyes to loving mine jumpers everywhere, and practically tops my list of them.

6. Yahoozy - Abhor the Mountain; Hesitation

I actually really enjoy climbing that mine wall. It does not make me punch babies.

5. Barabajagal - daffodil complex

I think you can tell by now that I like a lot of mines in my maps. This one is certainly no exception, each so perfectly placed. Gives me gigantic boners and such.

4. Templex - Twig

One might say that in his later career he over used that tileset type and play style. But this was where it began, and the pinnacle of his achievements. Brilliant map.

3. lord_day - Mishbitsu Hydrant

Finally, one of my favourites that's been featured. Gives me a bit of peace to know that my opinion is occasionally shared. And with this map, at a four after forty-one votes, I think it is.

2. krusch - Domo-kun FTW!

Not only the second best dude in the world ( I think I'm pretty cool ), but also the second best map on NUMA. Let's hear it for my Tan Tan.

1. AMomentLikeThis - Poetically Pathetic

And here we are. My favourite NUMA map. My favourite map full stop, actually. So many mines, so much corner jumping, so much beauty and aesthetic value. I can't get enough of this shit. When AMLT presents, he presents large. Wooooord.

Anyway, that's that. I'd like to see if anyone else has some top lists at all! I'd be interested to see. Or if they agree or disagree with my choices.

Haha wow KinGAleX, I see you're not a fan of aesthetics. I'll get my top 10 on here in a sec...

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10.

I have loved this map ever since I first played it. It's a beauty.

9.

Fret's best map, and my favorite from him.

8.

Amazing tiles, great gameplay.

7.

Although this is very recent, I was blown away by this map. I don't know why either.

6.

I've never seen 1 tiles used as good as they are in this map. Amazing gameplay as well.

5.

The tile progression, the gameplay, just...everything...

4.

My favorite puzzle map on NUMA.

3.

Atob provides a joyous adventure map, hand dipped in his very own style.

2.

This is the best teleporter level, like ever.

1.

My favorite Baraba map; how couldn't one of his maps be first? This one has amazing tiles, and imo, even better gameplay.

Blackson wrote:Haha wow KinGAleX, I see you're not a fan of aesthetics.

What a ridiculous thing to say. I wouldn't have picked all those maps if I didn't find them aesthetically acceptable. :/ That's the style that I enjoy. Aesthetics are completely subjective.

You're not a fan of neatness*

:p

10.

Beautiful tiles. And gameplay. And stuff.

9.

One of the best abstract loopy race mixes I've ever seen.

8.

One of epigone's better race maps imo, with fantastic flow and everything. :D

7.

Quite an oldie, but still a goodie. :D

6.

My favorite race from destiny, ever.

5.

One of the greatest action maps I've ever played. Stunning gameplay, aesthetics, concept, blahblahblah.

4.

Sweet, sweet aesthetics & gameplay, even in such a compacted area of space.

3.

I've always had a thing for these kind of races. :)

2.

Fantastic implementation and concept, with cool aesthetics to boot.

1.

Continuing with all these race type maps, I find this as my overall favorite map because it was just a blast to play. Not to mention the great aesthetics & concept overall.

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As you can see, my list is indeed a little biased, but you know... :P

I don't really know if I'd put them in order, but here are my ten favorites, more or less.

Climbing Down

Great progression, and it's the first map I ever really saw from drikam. I was instantly in love <3

Temple from the Within

It's incredibly refined, sharp and playable. And I just love this style in maps.

movie love and tunnel vision

Contains everything I'd like to see in a map. Progression, interesting mechanics, aesthetics. Tidy looking. A great improvement on the first version.

Minimalism is the new pink

It's got great mechanics and aesthetics, and it's pretty unique too. Plus, I <3 eganic and wumbla together.

refuselife

A) Palemoon map. B) Has regularity, which I like. C) Is still random and classic palemoon.

n²: ancient + temple = stepstep argh!

What?! An nreality map with contrivence? And better still, one that stands up under it's own gameplay...

The Pulpit-z

Simple, yet effective. I love the tiles in this, and the gameplay both manages to distance itself and keep to the theme. Good stuff.

Fugitive

Great theming and gameplay, tied together by a really neat teleporter mechanic. Definitely a keeper.

Jungle Leap

Again, great aesthetics, atmosphere, gameplay. The works, and from a different author this time.

Asche Zu Asche

I don't even have a reason for this one. I just remember playing it, tucking it away, then regretting not being able to play it again, doing a massive trawl to find the author, and faving it. Ah. There we go.

Ah, I know some maps that should must be in favorites of all of you.

This is awesome, no more words to say.

This is the best minedodger ever made thus far.

This works so well, I can't believe it.

I like the way he is thinkin'.

Simple.

This map is neat.

It uses everything so well, I want to eat my socks.

I'm not even talking about how it flows.

Well, my favorite top 10 (actually, there are 8 there) maps would be something like this, I just wanted to point out these.

Tunco123 wrote:
This is the best minedodger ever made thus far.

i find that fairly offensive for multiple reasons. one being that it's spammed with mines. the mechanics may be good, but you've been here for how long? i hope you were joking. i certainly couldnt tell.

if it is your opinion then make it clear rather than stating it as a fact. i take minejumpers very seriously.

eganic wrote:if it is your opinion then make it clear rather than stating it as a fact.

What on earth else would it be?

I think we can assume all statements as such need not be prefaced with in my opinion. As otherwise everyone'd basically need a "In my opinion," button on their keyboard. We can let those sorts of things slide.

I find it interesting that most people's lists seem to be composed of maps mostly after the 100000 mark while mine are all older. I guess I'd find it hard to really consider a map in my top ten without it having stood my own test of time. A debatable idea in and of itself, but I think a good bit of reflection can really help you cement or refute your opinion.

KinGAleX wrote:I think we can assume all statements as such need not be prefaced with in my opinion. As otherwise everyone'd basically need a "In my opinion," button on their keyboard. We can let those sorts of things slide.

That's why we have imo isn't it? A short simple way of saying in my "opinion" so as not to peeve people with seemingly as-a-matter-of-fact info.

KinGAleX wrote:I think we can assume all statements as such need not be prefaced with in my opinion. As otherwise everyone'd basically need a "In my opinion," button on their keyboard. We can let those sorts of things slide.

I find it interesting that most people's lists seem to be composed of maps mostly after the 100000 mark while mine are all older. I guess I'd find it hard to really consider a map in my top ten without it having stood my own test of time. A debatable idea in and of itself, but I think a good bit of reflection can really help you cement or refute your opinion.

Ya know, I think you're right on there. Fads come and go but a truly good map is always in style.

I'll add my list soon. I can't disagree more with' the older the map the more worthy it is' concept, though. If you've been here long enough, and played enough maps, you'll know exactly what a map needs to be an instant classic. And as that's subjective, well...

Also putting 'imo' to specify opinion in a thread asking for your personal top ten maps on NUMA is a ridiculous notion.

No particular order really, this is just a list of my favorite-favorites :)

Three Days by ZivilynBane

Seriously, this map is stunning.
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Shadow of Khafre by lord_day

This basically has everything i find beautiful in a map. Awesome.
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open air bunker battle by Addicted_Ancestor

I love chainguns. I love bullets flying at your ninja from half the map away. I love flying through the air while this is happening.
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POWER DRILL by Msyjsm

This just looks really badass, and the mine chute is really nifty
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The Halls are Haunted, My Dear by plasmaN

it's awesome O_O
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bridges to heaven by Templex

One of my favorite Templex maps
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Meissah Meshina by krusch

This map is scary to look at, and pretty scary to play. It's way cool
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Dr. Feelgood and the Temple of Things That Want Him Dead by Echarin

I played this when i first joined, way back when. It holds a place in my heart :)
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Celebrity Hero Assassination by Ninja

This is just so silly and awesome i love it.
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Hadron Collider by astheoceansblue

Looks great, plays awesome. one of ATOB's best, THIS IS A FACT

I'll post a list soon, and it will emphasize older maps--I agree with KA.

Btw, PALEMOON, I liked yours.

Good thread, especially if some of the '04-'05 members post. I'd like to see those lists.

atob wrote:I'll add my list soon. I can't disagree more with' the older the map the more worthy it is' concept, though. If you've been here long enough, and played enough maps, you'll know exactly what a map needs to be an instant classic. And as that's subjective, well...

Also putting 'imo' to specify opinion in a thread asking for your personal top ten maps on NUMA is a ridiculous notion.

I agree it doesn't mean a map is more worthy dependent on age. I simply am stating I think time is a good test. A map can be a classic regardless of when it is made.

I love how Tunco's were all either features or default userlevels.

That's inventiveness for ya.

KinGAleX wrote:1. AMomentLikeThis - Poetically Pathetic

And here we are. My favourite NUMA map. My favourite map full stop, actually. So many mines, so much corner jumping, so much beauty and aesthetic value. I can't get enough of this shit. When AMLT presents, he presents large. Wooooord.

*Blushes*. I'm shocked!

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My 10

10. Venice Underground, by RisingWind

9. Stupid Questions, by maximo

8. Dedication, by krusch

7. Experiment, The Rocket Hall, by Hatjun

6. Fin, by Numby

5. Beauty and Decay, by Sendy

4. Thwumping For Dummies, by wellsj

3. Who turned off the Spotlight? by Cadmus

2. Rue the Whirl, by stepself

1. Aquatic Wasteland, by Evil_Bob

Everyone should put em in spoilers. It takes up too much room, takes forever to scroll down, etc etc.

I'm no good with BBCode so gloomp had to fix it.

10. Kkstrong/Riobe's Serious Style Inc.

9. Lord Day's Roll High Little One

8. Spudzalot's The Mission

7. Skypanda's The Self-Aware Plant

6. Skypanda's Hive

5. Shortshift/Kkstrong's To Pierce Three Holes

4. Dethereal's Schruted It

More coming...

My Top 10, in particular order:

Clickma

The Square Root of 22500

Stunning to look at, fun to play. One of my first real favorites, it holds a place in my heart even if better have come.

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Second Time Around

Cool concept, I remember highscoring this as a noob.

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Corpse Pose

Who can't love this one?

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I Scream for Kool-Aid

Another noob classic.

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Glitchcraft vs. Necromancy

Smexiest thing ever. Who doesn't like watching floorgaurds mate?

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Subterranean Homesick Alien

Second best race ever. Even if I never beat it.

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4-bit binary adder

A calculator. Cool, huh?

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dEVENZE

Ugly and out of place, but so majestic it turns those into a plus. Fun to speedrun.

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Avatar

A classic spudz. So fun to play it doesn't matter if it's ugly.

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Left 4 Dead

Nothing better has been done. This is the ultimatum of racing.

I've no doubt forgotten a few. I'm too lazy to manually negate results truncated to remind myself of my favourite maps from way back in the day, so for now I'll settle for those I can remember off the bat.

IN no particular order:

Top Ten

Aspire - tktktk

Plasmoid - Stepself

M.A.W.- Barabajagal

Break - littleviking001

Domo-kun FTW! - Krusch

Super Capsule Fighter 3 - astheoceansblue

Coppedcross II: Ghoulie Gulch - Yahoozy

Pull the level. Make a move. - lord_day

Time Is On My Side - blue_tetris

Needle Reef Ripper Fish - PALEMOON

atob, nice list. I went back and played a few of those (some for the first time in two or three years) and had some fun. I will edit this post later with the rest, but my favorite map is Valley of the Watchmen.

EDIT: I realized all my faves are from mappacks, which doesn't apply.

I've only been here for 6 months, so I only have a top five instead of ten (and they're not as old as some of the other maps in this thread).

My Favorite Five

Of Moons, Birds and Monsters - blackwhite

Polimetric (Projection) - lord_day

Fluxgate - Yahoozy

Slave to the Grave - Guitar_Hero_Matt

And #1:

Creek Creep - superstardomX_

Again, I haven't been here long, so this list may change over time, but these are my favorites at the moment.