When can we expect to start seeing some of the heavily + voted maps implemented?
If the patch happened I presume now, unless Nashringa forgot to implement the configs or unless the patch was not accompanied by a server restart for some reason. Everything I put in the OP should have been implemented.
Theres a couple of shitty maps that should be removed IMO, the native one with snow and a big frozen lake circle in the middle, no cover, just woods around the borders for cover. Awful map. And then the desert themed map with 2 large buildings with tunnels that has an openable floor gate, and massive roofs to be camped. Also an alt f4 map due to rooftop ranged and wherevery you go as infantry, it is awkward to fight.
Native Battle on Ice and Pitfalls. It's too late anyway, but people adore Native multiplayer maps for no reason whatsoever and Pitfalls at least has reasonably easy and equal access to rooftops for both teams. Also the pits are very occasionally worth a laugh, at least it is something unique.
What happened to the map where each team starts on the side of a raided caravan with a big hill on one side and some shallows on the other? I liked that map.
You are talking about Ambushed. It was removed because of very bumpy terrain and map borders that are very close. If I'd quickly run through it with the smooth tool it would be okay, I always thought it looked nice. In any case, it is too late now.