The template uses Version 1.2 of the China map. How can this happen when the latest version is 1.3? Relatedly, how can I create a game with this older version of the map? Is it possible at all?

The difference between the versions is the Inner Mongolia bonus. It is a huge area, single bonus (7 armies) in 1.3. But in v1.2 (the map used in the ladder template) we see two bonuses there. Each gives 2 armies. I'd also like to discuss the fairness of these.

Edited 2/23/2015 23:18:39

I tried creating a game on China today, and realized the same as well. I don't think you can create a game on the old version(someone will correct me if I'm wrong).

With regards to discussing "fairness" of China, GET IN THE QUEUE ;)

There are much more horrible templates on the RT ladder which need addressing before such a trivial change on China gets attention.

you can use an older version of a map if you have the template saved

we should get an option as to whether we want to play luck games or not

pair people having same views:those who like luck,they'll play luck based templates and vice versa

i personally hate luck based templates and am against it but i don't mind if someone likes them

ryiro, I'm okay with the current mix of luck and skill games. but if something had to be changed, it should rather involve a "disregard this" kinda pick. so the idea is: you're given 10 or so templates (I can't remember the number now) and after some activity (completing ca. 30 RT ladder games and/or playing with each template at least x times) you're required to disregard one of them - then you won't play with that template.

yet, then the rankings would be debatable, there'd be such complication.

anyway - considering your wish (or suggestion) ryiro, I'd say that change would entail two different ladders: RT no-luck ladder, RT luck-okay ladder. umm... I'm not sure if this is desirable.

All templates despite of the ea&oceania templates are good enough to be played in a ladder imo. But finally allow us to vote in+out 1-2 templates as it was the plan when the rt ladder started fizzer please.

okay, just another thought: if a voting will be of concern, I think only the playrs who played enough on each template should be allowed to participate. (I'd not be one of them, if the voting took place today.)