r/TagPro • u/TPCaptographer The Map Test Committee • Jan 17 '15
Map Thread #42 - Deadline: Tuesday, January 27, 2015
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u/nolanizer Cosine Jan 19 '15
Title: Mouse
Type: CTF
Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/838
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/838.png
Description: Tweaked the middle a bit, making it more open while giving the lanes a bit more definition and purpose.
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u/Moosemaster21 Moosen | Salt Mine Jan 21 '15
Similar base concept to GamePad's, but much better done here in my opinion. might consider adding a boost in the middle for teams to fight over, but of course that's nothing close to a necessity.
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u/Blupopsicle Ball-E Jan 27 '15
Title: Turbulent
Type: Neutral Flag
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/5942
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/1110.png
Description: Snack is dying and his final wish was for me to post his map on the map thread. Please put this in rotation, it's for the memorial of Snack. Actually I'm kidding, Snack just can't access something to post with and I hope it's not too late. Please understand MTC
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u/Buttersnack Snack Jan 27 '15
Hehe. If anyone is curious, yes, I've been in the hospital for a minor surgical procedure. I am on mobile now and told ball e to submit this :)
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u/Snowball_TagPro ❄️ Jan 25 '15 edited Jan 27 '15
Title: Dip
Type: Neutral Flag
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/show/5910
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/1159.png
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u/leddii leddy / Mapmaker Jan 17 '15 edited Jan 23 '15
Title: Putty
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/show/5730#
Preview: http://i.imgur.com/m3CDcHH.jpg
Description: A map defined by its multiple boost routes, power-up placement (tip: get to them fast before the enemy snipes them), and a mid that forces any slimy regrabbers to confront the returning defenders.
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u/BoaHancock1 Pyra Jan 17 '15 edited Jan 25 '15
Title: Storm Surge
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/show/5622
Preview: http://maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/5622.png
Old Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/5592
Old Preview: http://maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/5592.png
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u/JungleSpice- Jungle Spice//Radius Jan 17 '15
Title: Quasar
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/5598
Preview: http://i.imgur.com/oKptMe6.png
Description: Fairly self explanatory. The bases have proven fun in testing. Its crucial to hold the gate, but the bomb is a major disruption. Since the map is a bit taller I wanted grabbing to be moderately easy.
The side wall bombs can be used to grab with that second button as well.
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u/WillWorkForSugar Tumblewood Jan 17 '15 edited Jan 25 '15
Title: Intercept
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/5863
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/1119.png
Description: Here's hoping I've finally made a really good map. Combining the best elements of Backdoor, Frontdoor, and Constriction, Intercept is a very solid but interesting map. It allows for no small amount of snipes, grabs, and combos-- it's a very fun map just to run around on in a maptest.
Feedback is very much appreciated!
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u/Blupopsicle Ball-E Jan 18 '15
Title: Foosball
Type: Mars Ball
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/show/5609
Preview: http://maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/5609.png
Description: For consideration in to group page. Foosball is for those times where you get a group of 5 or 6 and you're like "Hey, what map should we play while we wait for a 4v4?" Foosball is the answer
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u/Moosemaster21 Moosen | Salt Mine Jan 18 '15
Played this with you tonight - wicked fun, though I am absolutely horrific at it. I apologize in advance to all my future teammates.
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u/BladeDancer190 FlagDancer//Sphere Jan 18 '15
Does the Mars Ball end up with any vertical motion, or is it all horizontal?
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u/Blupopsicle Ball-E Jan 18 '15
I have a version where it can have vertical motion, but it was found to be boring. 5 min games would go 2-1 compared to this version, where you can go 7-4 or various scores
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u/Flance15 Bumballbee // Pi-romaniacs // Purple Pumpkin Hunter Jan 28 '15
Title: 3 v. 3
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/show/4780
Preview: http://maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/4780.png
Description: A small, fun map too small for 4 v 4 and too big for 2 v 2
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Jan 17 '15
Title: Platypus
Type: CTF
Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/919
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/919.png
Changelog (refers to red side of map):
Added 45 in bot-left to nerf bomb
Reshaped top wall to make bomb easier to exit base with
Cutout part of the island so boost was easier to use
Reshaped mid-wall slightly to define middle lanes better
Reduced portal cooldown from 5s to 2s
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u/Onomatopoeiac Old Neb Kenobi Jan 17 '15
Title: Hazard
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/5602#
Preview: http://i.imgur.com/NlTgMir.png
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u/leddii leddy / Mapmaker Jan 22 '15 edited Jan 23 '15
Title: Amoeba
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/5591
Preview: http://i.imgur.com/Ob11kyI.jpg
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u/Moosemaster21 Moosen | Salt Mine Jan 17 '15
Title: Rotary
Type: CTF
Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/83
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/83.png
Description: Can't hurt to keep trying. There's been a lot of complaints about new maps being nearly identical, and this one is very unique without sacrificing playability. No one will argue about similarities here.
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u/Destar ⭐ Jan 24 '15
Title: Pills
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/show/4731
Preview: http://i.imgur.com/0eujbTz.png
Description: Pills is a map that frequently allows for both quick captures and quick returns. The idea was to make a map with little chase and a need for strong offensive teamwork.
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u/Blupopsicle Ball-E Jan 17 '15
Title: E by Ball-E for Ball by Ball-E In Collaboration with Ball-E for Ball by Ball-E (Actually Jewel)
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/5610
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/911.png
Description: It's alright
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u/NotSomeBall1 NotSomeBall2 // Chord Jan 23 '15
Title: Coutil
Type: NF
Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/1056
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/1056.png
Description: Coutil is a NF map with a portal not back to base but to a single, neutral point, though it still doesn't allow an easy regrab cap. Even if the defence stops an attacker and goes through the portal themselves, it'd still be difficult to cap unless there were no other attackers nearby or in your path, plus you got a good angle going into the portal and were fast - all of which is unlikely but possible, and punishes mistakes which makes this map fun yet competitive.
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u/bashar_al_assad pk || Roll into the base like what up I got a big block Jan 17 '15 edited Jan 17 '15
Title: Corners v. 90 v. 2
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/show/5590
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/817.png
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u/Buttersnack Snack Jan 17 '15
Seriously, lose the spike next to the flag. No one will ever want to play this map if you don't.
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u/bashar_al_assad pk || Roll into the base like what up I got a big block Jan 17 '15
D:
The spike makes some boosts harder, but still possible.
It makes offense and defense think a little bit more, but also bails them out occasionally for their mistakes.
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u/Snowball_TagPro ❄️ Jan 18 '15
No. It makes it a pain in the ass for both Offense and defense. If no one has told you to keep the spike, maybe there's a reason P K.
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u/bashar_al_assad pk || Roll into the base like what up I got a big block Jan 18 '15
It fosters creativity.
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u/nostradumba55 Jan 23 '15 edited Jan 23 '15
Title: The Ballad of Button Bob
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/5755
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/1061.png
Description: Small, quick paced, requires a lot of teamwork to win. I made this map to shake up the rotation and break away from the standard play of 2 O on 2 D. Even pub players are going to see that fighting for gate buttons are essential to winning on this map. This is a really new map, so don't be afraid to offer suggestions...I'm completely open to reworking it.
And it's just in time for the mini map craze! If you can survive on those maps I'm sure you'll find this map huge and open by comparison.
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u/Dr_hammock .Vector (Chord) || "Michael Splatley Lord of the D" Jan 17 '15 edited Jan 18 '15
Title Bridge
Type: Neutral Flag
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/show/5599
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/905.png
EDIT: Better preview, cheers /u/FallinFallinFallin
Added Description: It should be pretty obvious from the preview that it's practically a race between the two teams to get to the bridge, take the flag across it, and carry it to their designated zones; however, due to the gate, navigation over the bridge isn't too easy and it's very likely the other team will catch up with you. That's where teamwork becomes a pretty useful element with players protecting their FC and using the portal in their base to skip the bridge and either defend the cap zones or grab the button to allow quick and easy access across the bridge. There are two bombs which can be useful to both offense and defense and some handy team boosts allowing for last minute sniping. I found this map pretty fun and got some decent feedback on it - I hope you enjoy!
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u/FallinFallinFallin MRCOW // TAGPRO TIMES FINDER // PM FOR INTERVIEW Jan 17 '15
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u/Dr_hammock .Vector (Chord) || "Michael Splatley Lord of the D" Jan 17 '15
Ah cheers, buddy! It's appreciated
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u/Perpetratin Spike Tester Jan 18 '15
I love the design and uniqueness. While playing, I just noticed the fc, once past the bridge (if he even wants to use it) will have many opportunities and advantages over defense, such as many bombs and boosts to slip past. Maybe that wont be the case in 4v4 matches, I am not sure, but its a great concept!!
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u/Dr_hammock .Vector (Chord) || "Michael Splatley Lord of the D" Jan 18 '15
I noticed this as well during a 2v1 match, however in anything above 2v2 it tends to get crowded enough for the advantage to be negligible.
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Jan 21 '15
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u/nabbynz ° Jan 21 '15
I love this map! That boost through spikes is so cool - really hope it gets chosen.
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u/JungleSpice- Jungle Spice//Radius Jan 22 '15
Title: Pup Masters
Type: OFM
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/5732
Preview: http://imgur.com/5SP9kGF
Description: This is a team open field masters. It would need to go in the mini game section, and probably have the timer set to 5min. Its a lot of fun.
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u/Swalker326 Noobkin Jan 17 '15
Title: NewComptes Cat/Nuage
Type: CTF
Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/901
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/901.png
Description: Was looking to make a fun map. With Blast Off and The Holy Sea out wanted something that was kinda like those maps.
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u/Moosemaster21 Moosen | Salt Mine Jan 18 '15 edited Jan 18 '15
Title: Ring of Blood and Death and Guts and Stuff
Type: CTF
Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/962
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/962.png
Description: The center pups are the only ones on the entire map, and are very difficult to get to. You'll have to rely on the other team assuming their teammates are in position to prevent you, then quickly sneak through. The center can be boosted through with a dash (or more) of precision. I'm open to suggestions outside of the ring of blood and death and guts and stuff in the middle.
Edit: By the way, this is probably important - the buttons to the left and right of the ring control the gates on the opposite side, to prevent enemy entry, while the top and bottom buttons affect the bombs closest to them, launching you into enemy territory at a relatively high velocity.
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u/Menqr Menqr Jan 17 '15 edited Jan 18 '15
Title: 1Up
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/show/5644
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/965.png
Description: Crucial Power up. Fun Bomb play. Doesn't look like a butt.
Edit: Grabbing- http://i.imgur.com/EemXxq0.png
And a couple of boosts- http://i.imgur.com/jmGqpDE.png
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u/WillWorkForSugar Tumblewood Jan 17 '15
TBH that center powerup isn't even worth it. It may as well just be a spike.
I think that in general you tried to pack too much into a very small space.
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u/Menqr Menqr Jan 17 '15
Why do you think that? One team having an extra TagPro could make a huge difference.
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u/WillWorkForSugar Tumblewood Jan 17 '15
Requires teamwork
Takes 3-5 seconds to get in and out
This means your team is spending 6-10 seconds of time across two players for 20 seconds of powerup.
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u/Menqr Menqr Jan 17 '15
I wanted to have a teamwork element. Power ups can be overpowered on smaller maps. I've removed the other power ups and made other changes- http://maps.jukejuice.com/show/5605
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u/mmartinutk Macho | JuicyJuke Jan 17 '15
I genuinely think that PUP would sit there for the entirety of the game, every game.
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u/Menqr Menqr Jan 17 '15
I removed the other power ups. I'm pretty sure people will go for it now.
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u/viggetuff Vigge Jan 18 '15
One power up in a base with only one way to grab? I don't think that's a good idea.
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Jan 18 '15
My thoughts: Two more pups (Evidently it was like that before).
It's ok if nobody grabs the center powerup, but if you want you can make it the grates that activate on a button to have people go for it.
I actually think map looks pretty cool and could have some potential competitively with a few tweaks
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u/Menqr Menqr Jan 18 '15
Thanks Stalin, this might be better?- http://maps.jukejuice.com/show/5644
I also altered the boosts so that these boosts work- http://i.imgur.com/jmGqpDE.png
Did you mean use grey gates mid? My concern was people turtling there.
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u/Splanky222 BBQchicken | Retired Jan 18 '15 edited Jan 21 '15
Title: Parsvakonasana
Type: CTF
Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/1023
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/1023.png
Parsvakonasana -- A Twisty Little Map
This map features two paths from base to base: one through the middle, and the other through a portal "underpass". Both paths take nearly exactly the same time to get from flag to flag without boosts, focusing the map on boosting skill and map awareness.
The boosts(these aren't all of them, just the most basic) are all extremely versatile and are focused on providing options towards either path depending on the game situation, providing a creative avenue for smart flag carriers. On the other hand, the map is small and pursuit is made easier by the team gates. They are set up so that a pursuing defender ends up on the inside in between the flag carrier and the flag. The map also rewards good powerup timing by placing two powerups on each side of each other, on either side of the portals. Somebody who is on top of the powerup timers can punish lax opponents by snagging two powerups on the way towards the flag.
Overall it's a map that moves pretty quickly, with just enough complexity for some depth but small enough to be manageable. I'm pretty excited about it :D
Also, for anyone who is wondering, the map is named after this yoga pose, baddha parsvakonasana (bound side-angle pose -- it's a bitch and a half): the twisty bit in the middle reminded me of it.
Anyways, leave your thoughts, tell me what you think! :D
EDIT
Did a lot of work tuning up the map. The middle is now wider and has no bombs, it was just too chaotic and didnt work as well as I had hoped. The corner boosts have been made defensive team boosts as they were a little strong, and to compensate a bomb has been added which is great both for grabbing and escaping. Spikes were also introduced near the portals to protect the powerup and to divide up the open area. My goal is for the map to have a medium amount of space pretty much everywhere, room for juking but not an overwhelming amount. Here's the old one and here's the new one for reference
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Jan 18 '15
Title: Flow
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/5625
Preview: http://maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/5625.png
Description Flow is an incredibly fast paced map with some insane boost paths and chasing. I urge people to try out this map's boosts, they all flow really well and are amazing for holding and chasing in game.
Edit: Author is CentraGod
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u/mmartinutk Macho | JuicyJuke Jan 17 '15 edited Jan 27 '15
Title: Launchpad (0.2)
Type: Neutral Flag
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/5624
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/935.png
The tiles on the outside disappear in game ^ ^ ^
And the white squares indicate exhausted portals...
Elements you should know...
There are two buttons per team gate- a defensive and offensive one.
How the boosts/bombs generally work: https://gfycat.com/GeneralDefensiveBoutu
Creatively control opposing team gate: https://gfycat.com/RaggedBigheartedIndianpalmsquirrel
Bomb can be offensive or defensive: https://gfycat.com/EverlastingDishonestFattaileddunnart
There's some hidden boost routes: https://gfycat.com/BlackandwhiteImmaterialGrison
Hope you checked out the gifs! They're pretty sweet. All feedback welcome. Tell me you hate it, I don't care. But tell me why.
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u/Splanky222 BBQchicken | Retired Jan 18 '15
Looks like it might play really similarly to volt? At least on first glance but there's a lot going on here.
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u/mmartinutk Macho | JuicyJuke Jan 18 '15
It's like Command Center and Volt had a baby.
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u/Splanky222 BBQchicken | Retired Jan 18 '15
Yeah it really is.
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u/mmartinutk Macho | JuicyJuke Jan 18 '15
You should check out the gifs I just added. I found some boost routes I didn't intend on existing.
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u/TeHokioi Pouakai | Diameter Jan 18 '15
Bit worried that it'd play too closely to the existing neutral flag maps we've got in rotation, seems an awful lot like both Command Center and Bolt
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u/FallinFallinFallin MRCOW // TAGPRO TIMES FINDER // PM FOR INTERVIEW Jan 18 '15
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u/mmartinutk Macho | JuicyJuke Jan 18 '15
It would look better with 45 degree exterior walls, but it needs to be without the tiles on the outside :P
idk how to do that
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u/FallinFallinFallin MRCOW // TAGPRO TIMES FINDER // PM FOR INTERVIEW Jan 18 '15
Once you actually play they go away. It's only in preview it shows them.
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u/mmartinutk Macho | JuicyJuke Jan 18 '15
Oh... I never new that :/
Might steal your edit
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u/FallinFallinFallin MRCOW // TAGPRO TIMES FINDER // PM FOR INTERVIEW Jan 18 '15
haha yeah I just recently figure this out. Here's the link to it from unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com. I would be happy if you decide to go with it.
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u/mmartinutk Macho | JuicyJuke Jan 18 '15
Used it. Thanks for the tip!
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u/thewthew drukQs // Roll Model // Nightcapper Jan 18 '15
I'm confused between these different versions -- this one has two buttons per gate, but MRCOW's 45degreeed version does not. Is that the only difference there, and is the one in your original post the legit preview of the map?
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u/mmartinutk Macho | JuicyJuke Jan 18 '15
I added a 2nd button like an hour ago based on DISTRACTION's feedback he gave me earlier. MRCOW 45'ed my map before I made that change.
Not sure if making changes after submitting is frowned upon or not, but I tend to do that a lot.
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Jan 18 '15
You can change it as much as you like, it has no affect, it only gets locked in after the deadline.
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u/Flance15 Bumballbee // Pi-romaniacs // Purple Pumpkin Hunter Jan 27 '15
Title: Eclipse
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/show/5708
Preview: http://maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/5708.png
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u/FallinFallinFallin MRCOW // TAGPRO TIMES FINDER // PM FOR INTERVIEW Jan 26 '15
Title: Can I get a link
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/5881
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/1131.png
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u/mmartinutk Macho | JuicyJuke Jan 17 '15 edited Jan 27 '15
Title: Borderlines
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/show/5759
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/1062.png
- GIF: Superboost
I really want to stress how much this wouldn't play like Oval. Oval had no way for the D to catch up and no defensive tools to aid returns. There are team superboosts here to catch up, and mid is very risky for flag carriers with bomb snipes and the spike/bomb combination.
The superboosts work just like Danger Zone. Line them up with a tile and take them straight to opposing base.
Hope you like!
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u/manbare Hi, I'm Manbear Jan 17 '15
Those superboosts look impossible to control.
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u/mmartinutk Macho | JuicyJuke Jan 17 '15
It's the same setup as Danger Zone. Line up with a tile and you're in the opposite base.
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u/Snowball_TagPro ❄️ Jan 18 '15 edited Jan 21 '15
Title: Cactus
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/show/5699
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/1012.png
Description: A little project I started with my friend that ended up being all right. Credit to iBall for helping me with this.
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u/The_NC_life Cheerwine / Pi Jan 18 '15 edited Jan 18 '15
Title: Cincy
Type: CTF
Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/946
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/946.png
Edit: I had exams this week, so I took 16 sheets of graph paper and tried to turn every NFL logo into a map. I allowed myself as much editing as I wanted, as long as I could still see the logo. This is the Bengals, which was the funnest to draw. It's kinda like Iron if Iron had a older brother who went off to college and had his eyes opened about how much the man tried to opress us. Cincy is Iron rebelling against his dad for being too dull.
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Jan 26 '15
pls fix gates/buttons
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u/nostradumba55 Jan 17 '15
Title: War Garden 3.0
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/show/5613
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/917.png
Didn't fix a whole lot, just slightly redid the portal area. I considered Flail's suggestions of moving the team boost from the top left and bottom right corners down to the other side of the box, but it seemed to throw off the balance (made boosting into the other base after respawn too easy, and made the boost from the gate into the flag impossible).
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u/Moosemaster21 Moosen | Salt Mine Jan 18 '15
Played this with you at the last mappening - big fan. I support this map.
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Jan 18 '15
Title: Middle Route
Type: CTF
Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/857
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/857.png
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u/NotSomeBall1 NotSomeBall2 // Chord Jan 23 '15
Title: Cane
Type: CTF
Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/1057
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/1057.png
Description: After a well-received first iteration, I still had to change it a lot as its shape was very similar to all the others in rotation now (Monarch, IRON etc...), though I still kept the main ideas. The portals are now 0 cooldown, there is an indicator as to whether or not the other side is open, and there are now 3 distinct routes, varying in speed and difficulty. They mean that, if the opponent has the flag and both buttons, they'll also need one chaser in the top route to cut off the FC, who could instead just stay comfortably where he is. Therefore, despite it being chokey in places, it's not been made too difficult for the FC, but also not too easy.
There are countless boost routes and quirky tricks to use, and the fact that there are no other maps like it in rotation would, in my opinion, make it so much more fun and refreshing to play.
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u/JungleSpice- Jungle Spice//Radius Jan 20 '15
Title: Starpad Run
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/5689
Preview: http://i.imgur.com/hi4ADlN.png
Description: This was a collaboration between Moosen, Loaha, and Myself. It is meant to be played fast. The portals only go from inside the gate to out. The pic should show this.. They are also 0 cooldown.
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Jan 20 '15 edited Jan 26 '15
Title: Ugly
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/show/5903
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/993.png
Desciption: A heavily redone version of Grail of Speed attempting to fix its issues.
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u/KewlestCat NIGEL Jan 18 '15
Title: Renegade
Type: CTF
Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/748 or http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/5618
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/748.png
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u/superdiglett100 superdiglett || Kitten Panda's Bitch Jan 18 '15
Titile: SqR
Tpye: CTF
Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/636
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/636.png
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Jan 25 '15
Title: Wombat
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/show/5842
Preview: http://maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/5842.png
Description: The thing in the middle is meant to be an Aussie flag (Straya day, cunts). The map is meant to be a Star replacement.
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u/Moosemaster21 Moosen | Salt Mine Jan 21 '15
Title: Lasers
Type: CTF
Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/1016
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/1016.png
Description: I took some ideas from another map I had called Propeller, but fixed it all up so that the map is still very functional without the portal/boost combo (the "laser," in this case). I'm really happy with this map. It has a sort of similar shape to some other maps, but is noticeably different regardless, and has more unique functions. Should be a good time. Feedback is always appreciated!
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u/Swalker326 Noobkin Jan 18 '15 edited Jan 25 '15
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Jan 26 '15 edited Jan 27 '15
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u/mmartinutk Macho | JuicyJuke Jan 27 '15
I was having this problem too, and I figured out that, in very small print in between two random maps, there will be a "load more" option. Like a random 60 maps get hidden every time because of this. So I just ctrl+F "load more" when I come to this page.
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u/TPsquirrely Squirrely // The GesTagpro Jan 27 '15
Title: Underpass
Type: CTF
Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/1177
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/1177.png
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u/Menqr Menqr Jan 17 '15
Title: Cartridge
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/show/5374
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/591.png
Description: I thought one of Snowball's old maps had potential and wanted to try a remix.
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u/ccga4 Seehawks <3 Jan 27 '15
Title: El Murcielago RMX
Type: CTF
Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/1140
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/1140.png
A different version of my original map, however I think it could be more suited to pub play. Although I really love the team gates in my original map's top, I realize that they could be harder for pub players, so this map decreases the difficulty in going top. Also, boosting through mid is easier and obtaining the powerup. This version incoorperates button bombs in the bottom, which I have found to give some great boost/bomb combos. Overall, I think this is an excellent take on my original concept and would be a great fit for rotation! (Credit to JungleSpice for his help in this remix)
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u/TPsquirrely Squirrely // The GesTagpro Jan 17 '15 edited Jan 27 '15
Title: Acceleron
Type: CTF
Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/896
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/896.png
Portal Routes: http://i.imgur.com/OlZw3fq.png
New Version.
Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/1180
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/1180.png
What's Different: Smaller. More Concentrated. Bomb changed so they can be taken in a vanilla fashion whilst keeping the 90 degree mechanic.
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u/Moosemaster21 Moosen | Salt Mine Jan 18 '15
This map deserves more attention. I think people underestimate it because they don't know anything about it. Once you've got the portals figured out it's really a lot of fun.
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u/Perpetratin Spike Tester Jan 18 '15
I played on this map for a while, and I completely agree. It reminds me Velocity. Just maybe move the boosts away from right next to the bombs on the sides
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u/The_NC_life Cheerwine / Pi Jan 18 '15 edited Jan 18 '15
Title: Charlotte
Type: CTF
Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/945
Preveiw: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/945.png
Boosts: http://imgur.com/gieJ4YJ
Description: an edit of Hornet. Probably too chase-y, but fun and boosty. Feedback welcome... and needed... pleaseI'mdesperate
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u/axemasterslim ChrisBall Jan 18 '15
Title: Grand Slam
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/5617
Preview: http://imgur.com/fZLP5Lm
Description: A fun map with a few sweet boost/bomb routes
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Jan 18 '15
I think most people will say there isn't enough in the map, and it will just be a chasey boring map
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u/axemasterslim ChrisBall Jan 18 '15
Title: Teardrop
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/show/5368
Preview: http://imgur.com/F55xvYD
Description: A balanced map without a base power up, so no team has an advantage
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u/Moosemaster21 Moosen | Salt Mine Jan 21 '15
It doesn't seem like much but trust me I don't hand these out very often. I like what you've done here. Seems like it would be sort of hard to grab though and there's no defensive boosts so when you get out, you're pretty much out as long as your teammates can handle the button. Other than that, looks great.
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Jan 20 '15
- Title: Wings
- Type: CTF
- Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/5692
- Preview: http://i.imgur.com/Xu2R2LA.png
- Description: Wingin' it
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u/Moosemaster21 Moosen | Salt Mine Jan 21 '15
It's hard for me to see the wings being used, even with the pups there. They'll probably end up sitting around for a while like the ones in the spike fields in Holy See and Hyper Reactor.
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u/mmartinutk Macho | JuicyJuke Jan 25 '15 edited Jan 29 '15
Title: Vertebrate
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/5883
Preview:http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/1133.png
The outside tiles disappear in game ^ ^
Description: I like to place a strong emphasis on quick routes from base to base for respawning chasers. Sometimes it's subtle, sometimes it's not.
If something like a single team tile line connecting bases will never be considered for rotation, just let me know and I'll edit it out next thread lol. It's something I believe would play well though.
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u/Flance15 Bumballbee // Pi-romaniacs // Purple Pumpkin Hunter Jan 27 '15
Title: Ewok
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/show/5627
Preview: http://maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/5627.png
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Jan 18 '15 edited Jan 18 '15
Title: Frankenstein
Type: NF
Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/970
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/970.png
Description: A fast pace Neutral Flag map with NO way to spike yourself. Because of this playing safety is much more interactive. There is one power-up to fight over, it's right next to the flag and two bombs. And that's not all... everyone spawns next to the flag! Be prepared for a different, better feel than other maps. Strategies will need changing, caps will happen and prevents will be earned.
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u/WillWorkForSugar Tumblewood Jan 18 '15
Not a fan of having two bombs right next to the flag.
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Jan 18 '15
There is no way to spike yourself, teams start close to the flag also. This gives a random but more clean advantage and start to one team. There are also buttons to clear them when the flag is reset from a cap.
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Jan 18 '15
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Jan 18 '15
It is easy to get a cap angle on this map. Plus since the spawns are near the flag tagpros will be very powerful.
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u/verandering Loaha // Chord Jan 17 '15 edited Jan 27 '15
Title: Angry Pig
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/5928
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/1173.png
Description: This is a major overhaul from Eye of the Storm. I couldn't really find a way to fix the middle on that version, so I choose to try it out in another shape: Horizontal it is! I kept the base (45 degree turned now) but the rest is new.
I'm pretty happy with how this shape makes the bomb path naturally faster, urging people to use it. I've got some inspiration from GeoKoala and Smirk and well, it feels pretty alright.
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u/Moosemaster21 Moosen | Salt Mine Jan 17 '15 edited Jan 21 '15
I endorse this map!
Edit: http://imgur.com/2wvKNo4
These are hard to come by so be proud of your work!
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u/bored2death97 RWBY//Radius Jan 17 '15
The pig looks happy to me...
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u/verandering Loaha // Chord Jan 17 '15
Does he? I found the mouth pretty angry looking. And well the gates for eyes look pretty electric and sharp to me.
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Jan 20 '15
You definitely had something real cool going with the mid of Eye of the Storm that youve lost.
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u/verandering Loaha // Chord Jan 20 '15
Wouldn't you say that Angry Pig uses the same middle concept as Eye of the Storm? Or, what did you like in particular about the middle of Eye of the Storm. I remade the map because I thought the middle was too chaotic and without clear paths.
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Jan 20 '15
The middle in that was damn near perfect.
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u/verandering Loaha // Chord Jan 20 '15
Well.. feel free to use the middle if you like and create a map with it! Least I can do ;) I got some negative feedback on the middle and kinda agreed with the points made, so I tried another shape. And well, I'm really happy with Angry Pig.
I'd find it interesting to hear in which specific way you found the middle of Eye of the Storm good. Did you like how it was kinda closed off for example, or the way the portals worked?
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Jan 20 '15
Portals were the wort part. Just the spike set up.
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u/verandering Loaha // Chord Jan 20 '15
Yea that set up was pretty cool. Again, feel free to use it!
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u/baymandernamonia Jan 17 '15
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u/FallinFallinFallin MRCOW // TAGPRO TIMES FINDER // PM FOR INTERVIEW Jan 17 '15 edited Jan 17 '15
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u/baymandernamonia Jan 17 '15
Thanks for making alt versions, this has opened my eyes to the other possibilities.
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u/manbare Hi, I'm Manbear Jan 17 '15
I like it and it needs to be tested to get a better feel for it. The preview isn't helpful because of all the 45 degree tiles. Something that was rather annoying about the map was all the colored tiles outside of the map. They were kind of distracting and they may make the map seem pretty, but it takes away from the game play too much.
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u/baymandernamonia Jan 17 '15
I disagree. There are no maps that are aesthetically pleasing in rotation and that's a fact-the MTC is against pretty maps and I'm trying to change that. I think it looks dynamic and gives a creative fun feel to it. The game is dull otherwise. The only problem I had with the colors is that people sometimes spawn in the color boxes and can't play on the map. I could fix this by making the colors team gates that are always on. Aesthetically appealing maps is something I've wanted to see since I've joined. Maybe I'm too artsy but I think its nicer on the eyes.
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u/manbare Hi, I'm Manbear Jan 17 '15
Maybe I'm too artsy but I think its nicer on the eyes.
Well, you're not too artsy considering you're pumping out all those awesome drawings :p
However, I disagree maps should be easy on the eyes by using aspects that don't directly contribute to the gameplay. They can be distracting and interfere with what players should be focusing on, which is the game.
Also, I don't think the notion that maps can't be aesthetically pleasing without superfluous additions is correct. Take the map Jagged, for example. No offense to Pirate, but I think that map is plain ugly with all of its corners and angles and that when playing, it is also plain ugly since lots of the boosts and angles lead to awkward gameplay (especially the bombs in base). It plays OK, but it doens't look good from afar and I'm not a fan of rolling around on it. However, when I look at Frontdoor, there is something that is pleasing about the map. I've come around on it after it entered rotation because if you forced me to just roll around for 5 minutes on the map, I wouldn't get bored. The superboost is the most functionally consistent one in the game so far, leading to incredibly satisfactory boosts either way. And the colors on the map are fun. The blue and red tiles add to both the function of the map and give it a bit more flair.
In a game, form should always follow function. But that doesn't mean that there can't be any good form to a functional map. Of course, these are just my own artistic opinions and some people may not agree. Nevertheless, I think maps can be pretty in the same way that most modern architecture can be pretty: no unnecessary ornaments but pleasing overall shape and function.
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u/baymandernamonia Jan 17 '15
Now I certainly don't want to play devils advocate, and your points on form and function hold to be very true in many applicable examples, however, I am adamant on the fact that a map still needs ornamental appeal along with form and function. A combination of these two is very difficult to achieve because it requires the creator to be both wire-minded, and creative. Let's take a step back though - this is a game, not a modern building. In online games ornamental aesthetics are actually very important to enhance a users atmospheric impressions. This is just my two cents.
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u/Splanky222 BBQchicken | Retired Jan 18 '15
...you know you don't need all those spawn tiles, right? People just spawn around the flag by default.
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u/mmartinutk Macho | JuicyJuke Jan 25 '15 edited Jan 27 '15
Title: Asylum
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/5836
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/1098.png
The tiles on the outside disappear in game ^ ^ ^
Excited about this one.
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u/briizo duckson Jan 20 '15
Title: Hectic
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/show/5683
Preview: http://i.imgur.com/puFEBI4.png
Description: This is a very small, super fast-paced map that encourages creative routes, plenty of juking, and blocks in base. There are a number of boosts and bombs into bases for FC's to use, and there are gates and team boosts for defenders to get impressive returns with. Also, not shaped like a butt. So that's good. I'm definitely open to feedback, this is the first map I've ever submitted.
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Jan 22 '15
Title: TopDown
Type: NF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/5716
Preview: http://maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/5716.png
Description: Full Map NF. Played from the center. Top full of boost lanes and bottom full of technique and teamwork.
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u/mmartinutk Macho | JuicyJuke Jan 17 '15 edited Jan 26 '15
Title: Horizon (0.3)
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/5704
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/1020.png
The tiles on the outside disappear in game ^ ^ ^
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Jan 17 '15 edited Feb 07 '15
Title: Rush
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/6306
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/1374.png
Description: This is probably my favorite map that I've made. I really worked a while on getting every boost just right so there is a mix of easier boosts and ones a player could show and get ahead of everyone. There are a lot of spikes, I'm not going to hold your hand, it's not that dangerous.
Changes: Edited spikes in middle for safer boosting, removed the two near pup and moved side boosts one more off wall to include boost to enemy pup.
Boost lanes: http://i.imgur.com/GXksoYv.png. Red is difficult, blue is average and gray is easy.
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Jan 18 '15
This is one of the few good CTF maps so far. Really like the skill needed for some routes and the simplicity of it.
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Jan 18 '15
- Title: Circulayer
- Type: CTF
- Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/show/5646
- Preview: http://i.imgur.com/MnBg1Ql.png
- Description: Circular base with boosty tactics.
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u/ccga4 Seehawks <3 Jan 27 '15
Title: El murcielago
Type: CTF
Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/1166
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/1166.png
At first look at this map, you might say that it has too much going on, especially the top. However, through various maptests, I have found that it is not too chasey and plays very well. The top is sort of like Geo-Koala, however, the smaller gate enables the fc so make solo grabs out top, but they must be skilled to quickly weave between the colored gates, or their teammate can still hold the button. The defense can catch up through their own side of the team gates top. In middle, we have a fast way to catch up with the boost through the spike, but it is, of course, risk for reward. Bottom is the most open, but also the longest route to base, although the boosts certainly help. This map is unique in many ways, and would be a great map for rotation because of introducing some new concepts especially the top of the map!
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u/Sir_Grapefruit Grapefruit // Chord Jan 27 '15
Title: Veridian
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/5930
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/1174.png
Description: A "replacement" for Vee/Big Vird. I tried to combine the unique shape and gameplay of Vee while making the map more offensive-friendly and "modern".
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u/BoaHancock1 Pyra Jan 17 '15
Title: Parallel 3
Type: NF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/5595
Preview: http://maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/5595.png
Description: I added some more obstacles and made the goal like other Neutral Flag maps. I still didn't put a boost near the goals, but I did add a barrier near it. This is going to be my last try with this map. It was hard to make and it has too many problems. I used this one again because I'm still working on Longshot and I have another one to submit.
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u/FallinFallinFallin MRCOW // TAGPRO TIMES FINDER // PM FOR INTERVIEW Jan 17 '15
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u/WillWorkForSugar Tumblewood Jan 18 '15 edited Jan 18 '15
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u/WillWorkForSugar Tumblewood Jan 18 '15
Hm. This post showed up in my inbox as if it were in reply to my own post, but it wasn't. My bad.
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u/Whitsoxrule Saadfather // Origin Jan 18 '15
I don't know much about maps but it seems to me like that barrier is way too direct of a route... I feel like the game would completely revolve around those buttons and nobody would use those outside routes, but I could be wrong
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u/almdudler26 almdudler | chorbit Jan 24 '15
Title: Super Reactor
Type: CTF
Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/1072
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/1072.png
Hyper Reactor, reinvented.
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u/wildcard_bitches McDavid Jan 18 '15 edited Jan 18 '15
Title: Deluxe
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/5650
Preview: http://i.imgur.com/llASnbp.png
Edit: I have made a few adjustments to the map based on some excellent testing feedback. I think it flows even better now.
Description: I really love this map. Fast pace with guaranteed action. One thing I think is great about it is that it will be enjoyable for both players that like to defend and those that like to attack. It gives defenders a variety of responsibilities and challenges, and it offers attackers a lot of different attack approaches and escape strategies. Also, there's a fun portal tease that will only be successful through teamwork, communication, and timing.
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u/goboatmen Unicycle (Formerly known as Ballaholics) Jan 18 '15
One thing I'll say about this map in terms of constructive criticism is that the spike layout you have at the bottom is terrible for pubs and doesn't lend itself to fast paced play. Maybe remove the 3 bottom spikes, or just have one there in mid?
Just my opinion
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u/wildcard_bitches McDavid Jan 18 '15
Yeah I thought about making that part easier, but ultimately I decided it should be challenging if players wanted to take that route because it's a shortcut. But that section could certainly be made easier by taking out some of the spikes as you suggested
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u/leddii leddy / Mapmaker Jan 17 '15 edited Jan 22 '15
Title: Moth
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/show/5563
Preview: http://i.imgur.com/WPwW1ud.jpg
Drastically changed the middle since last thread.
edit: I accidentally posted this twice and have deleted the other, sorry for any confusion, and thanks nabbynz for your feedback from that post .
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u/Perpetratin Spike Tester Jan 18 '15
More grabbing room needed, but good boost placement. Perhaps incorporate a way to use teamwork to an advantage within the map
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Jan 18 '15 edited Jan 20 '15
Title: Banzai Bill
Type: CTF
Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/986
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/986.png
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u/verandering Loaha // Chord Jan 25 '15
Title: Spaceship
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/5839
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/1074.png
Description: The portals are one-way only with the opening in the base and the closed off exit in the middle
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u/JungleSpice- Jungle Spice//Radius Jan 27 '15
Title: Trasgression
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/5931
Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/1034.png
Description: A community made map that originated over at the tagprotesting subreddit. If it gets any reall attention I'll edit it to credit all who worked on it.
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u/Buttersnack Snack Jan 27 '15
By the way the word is "transgression" with an "n" but I made a typo in that version lol sorry
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u/JungleSpice- Jungle Spice//Radius Jan 28 '15
Haha, awesome. I hope it gets in and only a few people understand that one.
Funny thing is I read it as transgression every time, but I'm from Arkansas and double check all my spelling of words 6 letters or longer.
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u/Snowball_TagPro ❄️ Jan 18 '15
Title: Dodgeball
Type: Mars Ball
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/show/5492
Preview: http://maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/5492.png
Description: A fun mini-game map that I decided to post in hopes of entering the group page after great community reception.
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u/Rapture_On_Occasion Rapture Jan 17 '15
Title: Mini Golf
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/show/5008
Preview: http://i.imgur.com/GzgSQnT.png
Description: Resubmitting to hopefully get some feedback and update. Probably also needs a title change. I made a preview after the last submission to explain the mid boosts so may as well include that- http://i.imgur.com/aEX7opA.png
Made with Sizzzled, this map has some nice skill boosts and risk/reward elements. The base elements should lead to some interesting plays, particularly the bombs behind each flag.
Feedback really appreciated.