They probably will have global maps for expansion only maps as to avoid the problem with previous maps. They will have to be converted and republished as an expansion map (even with no changes) to get the format. Publishers could make duplicate versions with slightly different names sure... but it would go against their own interests to do so.
I think you guys are mistaking global play for being a single server... It most likely isn't. It's most likely going to be like diablo 3 - You can pick what server you want to connect to in the options menu. I am fairly certain that servers won't be merged.
I know, I dont mean merged maps, I mean can I switch servers to publish maps? I know I have to publish it in each server, but if we can switch servers I dont mind Localizing it for that server and publishing it there too. It would be a great benefit. Also will US players be able to sign into the EU Forums.?
That worked since launch, afaik, but you cannot publish maps in Europe from Sea, for example. When Blizzard introduces the global play, I guess, it will also include global publishing.
Okay blizzard recently announced Global Play, does this mean Global Mapping too? meaning I would only need 1 account to post maps on the EU.
I CANT BELIEVE NO ONE HAS MADE THIS THREAD YET!!!!!
Don't know yet. How would they deal with maps already published since there's bound to be one popular map with the same name for every region?
They probably will have global maps for expansion only maps as to avoid the problem with previous maps. They will have to be converted and republished as an expansion map (even with no changes) to get the format. Publishers could make duplicate versions with slightly different names sure... but it would go against their own interests to do so.
Aww so sweet. Someone can still get excited from blizzards sc2 anouncements :)
Just waiting things to happen....
I think you guys are mistaking global play for being a single server... It most likely isn't. It's most likely going to be like diablo 3 - You can pick what server you want to connect to in the options menu. I am fairly certain that servers won't be merged.
@TheAlmaity: Go
I know, I dont mean merged maps, I mean can I switch servers to publish maps? I know I have to publish it in each server, but if we can switch servers I dont mind Localizing it for that server and publishing it there too. It would be a great benefit. Also will US players be able to sign into the EU Forums.?
@Taintedwisp: Go
Short answer: Yes, you can.
Long answer: I'm from SEA server and I can publish maps on both SEA and NA server as well as NA and SEA forum.
That worked since launch, afaik, but you cannot publish maps in Europe from Sea, for example. When Blizzard introduces the global play, I guess, it will also include global publishing.