Only patched [tierI] maps will expand in size to the characters level, there is a final size map also.
So when you are level 7, activate the tierI map, the size will increase to that charcters level, this
is also the same if you are level 25 upwards.

When ladder resets, all your characters starting over, means that solo'ing will be eaiser... you only get
2 normal / 1 evil presence maximum, this also means that you will NOT be able to complete any objective
other than Maze / Bits n Pieces [if you have a 2 man+, then you can]... Note: not many people realise this.

When using a map at level 1, you will not [should not] encounter any TDs, thus you can clear maze without falling through.

Maps are the new hunt for items for skilling / welling and objectives, outside of Four Corners and Mirror Maze.

Goodluck and have fun.

Regards
Rex

EDIT: you can create any Tier map, but the monsters will only be the level of the creator/driver of the map, only problem
doing this at lower levels, the monsters will drop the same crap for that level.

This post was edited by izParagonzi on Nov 21 2014 12:22pm

So in a fit of boredom, I went looking through old guide/guild/alliance/coalition/mission statement threads and found what I recall as the greatest so-so guide ever! Does the information in it still hold true?

http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=16263088&f=272

That information is still relevant, just change "combat arena" to "catacombs". Not sure about the guides he links to though.

Don't do this to yourself friend.

Neutrality never goes out of style!

Can we agree to disagreeing agreeably?

Let me make sure I have this right...I can use a lvl 1 map with a +15 cap at lvl 10 and still get exp? I was thinking that it made no sense to have a + monster lvl cap if you are not able to get that lvl in that map. You can only get so much exp. on a map since mobs don't re-spawn.

e/ Good to see you and Sara back in action....

This post was edited by xoazeus on Nov 22 2014 12:04pm

a level one map actually equates to a max monster level of 15.. so with +10 you get up to level 25 mobs.. but yeah you are right, eventually it will be explored (But you can start it at 10/15 etc)

That TierI map created with a level 10 character will be larger than a normal level 1 catacomb, the monster cap in your example = 25, you should be able to reach 25 by the end of that map, depending
on other things as well, X% level up, amount of EPs and Swarm. I like these maps, especially hunting Objectives.

Rare patched volcano map
Use Item to Receive Effect
Quantity: 4
+23 Level Cap

This map stuff is new and kinda confusing.

Do the maps chance the graphics of maze at all? I notice that one is called volcano.