Machina on 27 November 2022
| Mnementh said: The included map editor created a lively online community sharing new creations. Blizzard supported that by releasing the Map of the Month for a long time. Among the user creations were maps that started the Tower Defense genre. |
And of course the map that would go on to become Dota in WarCraft III, which directly led to League of Legends, Dota 2, and a dozen other similar titles.
I loved playing UMS online in Brood War. Tower defence was a staple for me, as well as Bounds (where you all control a single Zergling attempting to reach the end of a deadly maze), Starship Troopers, Lord of the Rings, Cat & Mouse, Volcano Run, Impossible Scenarios, and so many more I've forgotten about!
