I've been making maps for Stronghold And Crusader since The Battle chest edition came out. This is just the First one I've submitted.
Any who...
This map was merely the result of me being bored. lol. Originally, The Checker-board look wasn't there. Just a flat map with an oasis in the middle. It looked too bland and Common, So I added it.
Not only for looks, But to make it harder for the player. Theres little room to build in, and they are cut off from the resources, Instead of having everything in the palm of their hand.