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I didn't quite understand the problem. We're voting for the map, not the author. If one person made fifteen average maps, and another made one, but a very good one, it's not surprising that the latter wins, even though the first might have received more votes in total.

I agree.

I disagree, and I'll explain why.
One person created five excellent maps (rated 5). Another created one good map (rated 4, and to taste).
As a result, the map rated 4 will win. Because among the five maps, the votes will simply be redistributed equally, and the map rated 4 will always receive guaranteed votes from fans of similar maps.

There is a simple solution: allow multiple selections.
And then you can accept as many maps as you want from each author.

Another advantage of multiple selections is that all maps can be displayed in one voting poll.

Well, we could allow players to choose two or three maps they like, but not for voting on the best campaign, as that would only result in two candidates.

Well, then we can allow choosing two or three favorite maps, but not for voting for the best campaign, as there are only two contenders in that case.

No restriction is needed.

Why not choose the winner based on the total number of votes received by their maps?

Precisely for the reason I described a little earlier. Only then will the result be reversed. And if multiple votes are allowed, it will be even easier.

Why not choose the winner based on the total number of votes their maps received?

This would only be appropriate for a continuous voting system, where there is no division into 3 nominations. There, the "Mapmaster" is chosen. Here, no matter how we name the contest, we are essentially choosing the best map relative to the nomination.

Why not choose the winner based on the total number of votes received by their maps?

Well, I wouldn't mind if we added such a nomination. However, in my humble opinion, we need more maps and mapmakers for that.

I looked at the subject of the dispute in terms of the voting method: single choice versus multiple choice, and it gave me the impression of a logical mess. In the stated contest, when the nominations "Best map/campaign" are announced, only a single choice is possible. *Dyrman's* proposal for multiple choices leads to determining the best mapmaker. There is no such nomination, although the contest itself is called "Mapmaster 2014" (implying a person). Perhaps, it is necessary to either add a nomination or change the name of the contest. The first option seems better to me. The number of contenders (people) is not so small, more than ten (according to *Heroist's* list). Just as the Oscar for "best film" does not cancel the Oscar for best directing or acting, the "Mapmaster" nomination does not conflict with prizes for the best maps in the genre. But, if it comes to creating a new nomination, the voting should be done individually from the list.

If the contest title is unclear, I can explain the approximate title for the winners (it's clear that the map itself won't bear the title, but rather the author, which will be displayed in their profile):
- Best mapmaker of 2014 among multiplayer maps, etc.
I think after this, it will be clear that nothing needs to be changed.

Map submissions are complete. All maps for voting have been posted at the top of the thread. Please vote!

I would probably vote for Unicorn Empire (as the best campaign and simply a good series of maps) and for Heart of Vulcan and All Roads Lead to Rome (as multiplayer maps).
I won't evaluate the best single-player maps, as I didn't have time to try them all, unfortunately.
That's how it is.

I finally managed to!
I'm voting for Unicorn Empire as a campaign (honestly, I play it instead of the single-player mode; it's just as good as Hammers of Fate for me), and also for Grand Frontier, Two Sisters, Artania – these are really excellent maps, the best among multiplayer and mission maps (excluding Dark Messiah). (And Two Sisters is the most hardcore!)

Bumping this thread as part of the contest. Only a little over 1 day left. There are 6 hours left until the end of the voting.

Two winners have been determined. We just need to determine the third)

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Congratulations to Heroist and RedHeavenHero

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After the third winner is determined, there will be an official announcement.