We don't like Machination field! (2v2)

[pookywb]

While I don't know that I agree with your decision to skip Machination every time it comes up, I do understand the frustration of playing on a map that you don't like.

Perhaps in the future we will be able to select maps we would prefer not to play on, and the matchmaking system would then be less likely to pick those maps. I know Starcraft II has a way of doing that. You will still sometimes play on maps you don't like, but it will be less common.

As for how to play on Machination better, I feel that defending and pushing middle is how most of the games are won. However, it is still important to have adequate defenses to defend either the top left or bottom right base. If you can get vision near the beginning of the game, and begin to reinforce that path when (or if) your opponent begins to threaten that path, you will be prepared to defend, but will not overcommit.