WOW! Simple.

I suppose not! :)

Soedric : I can't remember who said it, but: There is no such thing as bad publicity.

That is true, you did post that afterward and that showed people's rating, so they cannot be upset about that particularly. Yeah the map isn't exactly for everyone's tastes. Thank you, I appreciate that, and I recognize the points many people have made against the map. That is true as well!

At the end of the day, I presented without bias 12 'best of' maps, and I'm sure everyone will find at least one that they like. Personally I couldn't play Cordilleras, I don't have the skill or vision, but it doesn't mean I'm not blown away by it. That's why it won. I stand by that. People can always use the Steam Charts if they don't like my show (which is just an entertainment show after all) :D

@DusKeyOwl : the ratings when he reviews Maps (including this one) stays the same.
THIS list of his "most memorable" Maps are just that .. HIS choice, and it has nothing to do with the overall ratings .
I think you rather missed the point of this 6 part series. Well: you did get part of the point: BonBonB gushing over the detail.
BBB couldn't give a SOA because of the low playability. ... and that proves he doesn't let his own bias dictate scoring. But it does give him the right to make 6 shows a year where he tells us which maps were his most memorable.

I certainly agree Hendrik, this is a passtime after all so best to enjoy it as that, rather than a popularity contest/ 'political' arguement. I take pride in making mountainous/ not 'easy' maps haha! Thank you again, and I am actually currently working on an addition to the Crimson Cordilleras as we speak.

DuskeyOwl, I feel as though people should aknowledge that the channel is solely based on his opinion on his 3 part grading system, and take it for what it is. As with opinions in general, there are bound to be arguements and disagreements. His channel stands alone as the only Cities Skylines Review channel, and so he is in his full right to do as he pleases. Yeah his grading of my map wasn't 5,5,5 and didn't have a SOA, but he stated his reasoning in the comments of his video. His channel doesn't have a panel of judges, so there are bound to be choices that people are going to disagree with, and he probably knew all this very well when he uploaded it.

I believe this deserved an honourable mention in Bon Bon's Map of the Year. However Bon Bon's own standards in judging maps is questionable in making this Map of the Year. An interesting Fantasy map, but Bon Bon gushing over the detail, and not giving it his seal of approval certainly makes his future map ratings questionable.

I will say the mapmaker loves making interesting maps please continue. What makes you unique is the scheer difference in style. I am looking forward to future maps.

My pleasure ..... you play this game very well ... and you play it for YOUR pleasure --- and you share some pretty damn good work with us.
Don't worry about a few people who wanted a different map .... there is also a lot of politics going on. Let the boring people have their easy boring flat maps. there are plenty people who like something unique like your maps.
Also - BonBonB will be just fine ... controversy is also good for his channel.
And for you ... I really look forward to your next maps. :-)

I completely understand what you are saying, but I can't help but feel bad for all the backlash that he is receiving for his choice. Zoso and Ecania are very skilled builders and choosing my rough around the edges unnecessary map might make viewers feel resentful and question his future choices.

I really do appreciate the words he has said, and the kind words you and many of the commentors of his videos have said. I spend a long time on my maps, and despite them not being popular among other maps, I use the game solely as my medium to create RPG inspired geography and aesthetic environments. Many individuals prefer functionality/full highway setups over pure aesthetics, so I do see where many people are coming from.

Hating comments might be hating comments, but there can usually be a lot to learn and some truth in them. :) So I always try to see their perspective.

Thank you again Hendrik!

The "displeased" people do not LISTEN to BonBonB .. he explained HIS reason for choosing the 6 best maps of 2018 ... and he did not choose for gameplay .... but a combination of all 3 (aesthetics, detail, and gameplay) ... Your map blew him away ... and I agree (and so does the silent majority of people: remember : complainers are the people who comment most. Normal people don't comment often).
You truly deserve it. And don't you just love the video? BonBonB says s o many things about about your map.
Forget the haters ... they are silly snowflake millennials - all they do is complain, no one takes them serious. ;-)

Thank you Hendrik! I am very honored BonBon that you have chosen me. I feel bad that you have chosen me though, many people in your comments seem quite displeased with your choice. Nonetheless, thank you again for your kind words.

Soedric ... have you seen THIS video by BonBonB yet? .... oh my god ... YOU deserve this award.
Your map is truly awesome! Congratulations! :-)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V-OUEu6Kxk

@Avirux - A bit late, but have you tried deleting them with Move It?

Hmm, never had that issue. Not seeing them from a distance is a common thing, but not deleting them is weird. Perhaps you can remove them if you open up environment toolbar, set brush strength to 100 then scroll over and right click.

I am having issues with logs and fallen trees within the map, when i zoom in different levels I see them. Also they will dont delete. Any tips?

You can use the Politician Mod , or delete the builidings using Move It,

How do you remove all the "no road connection" error messages? Completely ruins the map for me.

I appreciate the compliment! Takes many hours, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

...okey... I am also making maps. I am spending eeeendless of hours making one map, and I really like to do this effort.. but you Soedric... you are COMPLETLY INSANE .
A BIG RESPECT from my side for this GREAT work.

Thank you so much :)

Saw your map on What Map? by BonBonB. This is a dream!! There are players who like to build eye candy towns and villages, so this one comes top of mind. Excellent!

Theyre non-functional and so I would probably delete them if I built a city. I made them for fun and aesthetics and currently there is no mods that I know that could fix those issues. I would most likely turn them off and place lights if I planned on keeping them, but considering the amount there are for each castle I would let them sit there as is.

How do you recommend handling the street and trash requirements of the castles?

Thank you :)

Saw this on BonBonB's review show (https://youtu.be/8aUGhOrCgwA) and had to check it out. Can't wait to try it (and rate it)! Friggin gorgeous!

Im glad you guys like it! <3 :D

This is fucking amazing.

Fantastic!

Fantastic.Thank you.

Thanks! Feel free to use a theme you prefer over this one. I only suggest using it. :)

Good map. While not the theme I usually build on, it looks really nice.