0.9.11's End-game Maps system unveiled

I cannot express with words how awesome of an idea this is. My head is going to explode with awesomesauce.

These maps will definitively become another trade item. especially the unique ones.
I really can see the uber bosses already in the unique maps, and the hardest battles in the rare ones.


Now I really need to level up my character! Wanna hit Merciless as soon as possible.

This is absolutely Genius! You guys should win an award or something...

BOOOOM. that was my head that exploded..

you guys are STILL dripping with awesomesauce all over.

I might need to review my supporter package anytime soon now.. hmmm...

you guys rock!

I need new underwear.

Definitely the best end game ever :D

You guys blew my mind! THIS IS PURE GENIUS! Blizzard can eat shit and die.

Great job GGG !!!!

i want the unique map :D

God damn, wow, holy shit.

I mentally subscribed to PoE. Forever. This is my game of choice.


This is word by word, EXACTLY my wish for the endgame. I'll be a bit obnoxious and repeat that I called it, at the speculation thread. Let's quote myself:

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You know what'd be awesome? Maps in the same normal-magic-rare distribution as items. These maps direct you to a hidden dungeon somewhere, and the monsters inside depend on the stats of the map... So you might have a map with +50% to monster health and +35% monster speed, and the dungeon it leads to has those modifiers (and provides more rewards in exchange).

So yep, I saw it coming. Also, in another thread I was suggesting a system similar to Bastion's idols for the endgame, and this is much and more!

I'm so happy GGG did this, it's all I was wishing for. Thank you GGG!

Sounds like a completely unique approach to endgame. I'm really excited for this. I imagine some players who can counter the very difficult random mod maps will be able to buy them cheaply and do well.

Players with generic builds are probably going to have to pay much more for the maps.

It's an interesting combination... the endgame is going to encourage build diversity instead of narrowing it.