Wanderer, of course, there's time for testing. But we've already seen it. There was already a championship. How many people tested the maps? About 10% of the players.
Understand, I'm trying to prevent trash like Lion's Muzzle or Battle of Underground from being included in the tournament (although, to be honest, I would also send straightforward Iron home :).
Regarding the draw. And it's automatic. What kind of beast is that? If it works publicly, tell me how.
Repeating maps in the World Championship cheapens Heroes. It's too easy. I understand, Oxi, you still like to play in 5 and, most likely, you don't want to bother learning new maps. I understand you here. But it will be boring to play the same thing for another six months that we've been playing for years. To write and read reports that have already been written and read a hundred times. Playing new maps in every World Championship is a success. I want to play in the World Championship '09, not just go through the motions on autopilot.
P.S. Yes? And what's so pleasant about Equi? :)