As it is frequently requested for information about the latest maps added to EP and the official /Maps page is out of date currently, I thought I would take a bit of time to do a quick writeup about my latest 4 maps (and perhaps the previous 4 when i can get around to it).
So EP 8.2.2 included 4 new maps, ESOC New Mexico, ESOC Chupat, ESOC Viedma, and ESOC Mississippi. With the exception of Chupat, these are much more standard maps and perhaps more likely to be positively recieved.
ESOC New Mexico
This is, for me, the gold standard of a competitive map. It is *extremely* symmetrical with a central tp line, one safe TP guaranteed. The natives on this map are Navajo and Commanche. Wood is generous, but concentrated around the ponds. The map is quite beautiful, with the 2 contrasting terrains (with their varying tree types), ponds, and boulders. The stronger treasures are found in the outlying desert regions, but the tps are central meaning that efficient scouting patterns will be necessary. The total hunt count here is close to high plains, and coin mines are always symmetrical. Finally, don't worry, there are no fish in the ponds, and the central tp will not get a first pass no matter how fast you sprint there directly. You can play quite drawn out games on exclusively natural resources, but you'll be forced to extend out quite quickly to gather from them. For team games, the tp line has 4 evenly spaced sockets, and the map splits the teams in such a way that teammates are not split up by the trade route.
ESOC Viedma
This is my personal favourite of my latest maps. It is a bit more unique in its layout and offers a vast amount of playstyle options. Each player begins tucked away against a cliff, with a strip of water to the North and South. The trade route is circular and draws close to each tc restricting walling to some extent. 2 trade post sockets are available and are contestable by each player (dont worry team players, there are 4 available tps on team and ffa spawns!). The rugged Argentinian terrain has small cliffs (bright orange on the minimap so no surprises), with generous hunts and silver mines. The water has a decent amount of fish (placed in such a way your fishing boats wont derp around when they've finished off a fishing spot) but no whales or water flag. Furthermore the water is fairly narrow and thus prevents water camping. There is a higher-than-usual treasure count, as a throwback to Araucania, though most of them are just tier1 treasures. The strongest treasures are always in the middle of the tp line. Honestly, truly, consider mountain warrior or polar explorer as powerful options on this map.
ESOC Mississippi
This is a map I'm really proud of. It features the new season picker for both the winter and summer spawns, both of which offer different options. Each player has a tp directly behind their tc, with a couple safe hunts and coin mines. The second tp on each route is more or less equidistant from each player, meaning that building on an enemy's line or your own already becomes an early strategic decision. The river divides the map at an angle to the players, making some resources across the river significantly closer to you than to your opponent. The winter spawn is unwallable on the ice but offers chokes as control points, whereas the summer crossings can be walled, should you wish. (The crossings are almost a whole screen wide its not overly chokey for those who may be worried). A few sheep wander around and the natives on the map are cheyenne. Bison herd tech can of course be a lifesaver. The winter spawn also has a few more strong treasures.
ESOC Chupat
This is the less standard map of the bunch. I was hesitant to include it but I was encouraged by @
Cometk . This map has a few affectionate nicknames but looking past that, the map layout is designed with a linear playstyle in mind, but wrapped around in a circle with the river dividing. The rush distance is extremely long, so it is definitely a nr10 nr15 map. It is intended to be my answer to Orinoco but with an actually useable number of resources. My treaty loving friend absolutely adores this map, which is part of the design intent. If you like nr55 orinoco you'll likely love this map. The central island is actually completely inaccessible and is exclusively a divider. In terms of resource distribution, you start with a forward starting mine and a safe mine far behind your tc. After that its all about pushing forward. Despite appearances, raiding can be quite effective here and taking early map control can prove essential. The tp route is quite far from each player but it is only 2 tps so it will not overwhelm a camping player by itself. Mapuche settlements are numerous and a clever player can take advantage of the coin crate timing it offers (along with the ep9 buffs to the units soon!). The river offers a few fun options with a handful of fish, shipping caravels to hold a forward position, revolution ironclads, whatever ...floats your boat...
In large team games / ffa the fishing becomes very lucrative. A few llamas are found in the map as well.
good effort though! Couple of thoughts about the new maps to have another look at... 
