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DarkStar said:
Too bad there isn't going to be a map editor. 
Seems like an odd decision to allow users to 'mod' unit graphics and sound, a task not many would do, and not allow the user to make new maps for online play, something I think many users would do.
It's cool that new maps will be patched in later I guess.
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Well, it wasn't as much a conscious decision not to allow map-making, as it was a limitation of our budget.
Letting people play their own maps, and even their own full *mods* online was originally part of the design, but as time wore on, it became clear we just couldn't afford it for this version of the game.
But I feel strongly that what is there in the retail version of Land of Legends is good, and will keep our players busy for a very long time. Online play especially will keep advanced players challenged and entertained for many, many hours.
As for the graphics/sound modding, that came basically 'for free' in development, so we decided to offer those modding features was better than nothing.
That said, we are going to be expanding the functionality of LOL through patches. We will most likely not be able to offer full moddability, nor the ability to play custom maps online, but we are looking at allowing you to play custom maps in hotseat/AI skirmish mode, and also via play-by-email. That will hopefully come in our second patch, but no garauntees. We're also toying with the idea of letting players create their own single-player campaigns, with anywhere from 1-36 missions each.
Speaking of patches, we'll also be adding a lot of functionality with our first patch. You will be able to save and load skirmish/hotseat games and campaign missions, and as such, play-by-email games will be possible by emailing your hotseat save files back and forth. We've also added some new animations, a show-grid option, tons of keyboard shortcuts, and have made some time-consuming animations a bit faster. The first patch with these features should be available by the time the game is released on Sept 21.
Our plan at this time is to offer more (hopefully full) modability in LOL 2, but that won't be due out for quite some time.
But like I said, in the meantime I stand behind the fact the game is pretty darn fun, and has lots of content as it is! =)
-Hiro_Antagonist