Hanibel
Did you look at the new map? Perpetual moves will be useless. And yes, I have spent hours planning and executing my move on a normal map that size. Not in the beginning, but once you reach a certain size it takes a while. And if you are fighting on multiple fronts it becomes more of a resource management issue so more planning than executing.
Its really is just a preference for semi-real looking maps. I like the organic nature of those type maps. Based on this current map, they might as well make one that is 100% land with no water.
Or I would love to see the A map brought back but with less water. ( This is for Johnny is he is reading the boards)
If you have issues with the map, make your own. Johnny is always looking for new submitions.
The aim of this map was to change the way this game was played, it will be much more challenging and yes it removed the ability to use perpetual attack. It will challenge all players to learn a new sytle of playing this game.
If you cant accept the challenge then dont play, but for others this will offer a change of style and allow newer players to start without the fear of Veteran players steamrolling over them.