> I would argue that Starcraft and Warcraft 3's map editors were basically this. Many of the popular maps got developed into actual games - Dota, Various TDs, U

> I would argue that Starcraft and Warcraft 3's map editors were basically this. Many of the popular maps got developed into actual games - Dota, Various TDs, Uther Party etc. I never knew this, but it explains so much, especially how Riot has been unable to build a new game mode as successful as Summoner's Rift. > I've day dreamed about a future where Starcraft 2 came out as a free* game that focused on creating custom map communities instead of the mess that was at the initial release. That's my dream as well. It's such an interesting idea I'd love to explore or see someone build.