I don't see the purpose of the middle buildings. 3X3 means you need splash, specifically lurkers (because tank siege can only hit one or two rows at a time) to take them out. Temples usually have 5000 Hp, so 250 lurker shots? Even if it is substantially less, it would be faster to go around the other side. And if you opponent controls both sides, than it is late enough in the game for it to be idiotic to try to march your army across a narrow bridge. I guess it allows easier access to those bases, but because the progression of expos seems like MP, the center would be the 6th base after the 4 on your side and the island.

Not a positive first impression for me overall.

deafhobbit

United States828 Posts

April 08 2011 03:26 GMT

#24

On April 08 2011 12:23 jalstar wrote:

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Carriers + it seems like it's hard for T to get map control.

This map looks fantastic for vulture harassment, especially with drops. Seems like it would be hard to get enough minerals to make carriers a threat.

Kal_rA1

160 Posts

April 08 2011 03:26 GMT

#25

im not very good at map analysis.. but mech seems pretty dam strong on this map.. am i right?

gongryong

Korea (South)1430 Posts

April 08 2011 03:29 GMT

#26

Just looking at it, T can contain Z to 2 base forever.
Open middle and High 3rd is perfect for camping mechs and narrow exit from nat is bloodground for all zergs...

NOOOO

renzy

Canada781 Posts

April 08 2011 03:31 GMT

#27

Carriers anyone? Looks like theres quite a few places to abuse carriers

koreasilver

9109 Posts

April 08 2011 03:33 GMT

#28

Taking a third will be fine in ZvT. It's just going to be harder to take a fourth.

BLinD-RawR

ALLEYCAT BLUES50585 Posts

April 08 2011 03:35 GMT

#29

do you think zergs would 4 hatch before gas on this map?

renzy

Canada781 Posts

April 08 2011 03:37 GMT

#30

Ok, I think Bisu will stand a great chance in this group with the new map Protoss Rhaposody.. er..I mean Carrier Cristo.

gongryong

Korea (South)1430 Posts

April 08 2011 03:45 GMT

#31

On April 08 2011 12:37 renzy wrote:
Ok, I think Bisu will stand a great chance in this group with the new map Protoss Rhaposody.. er..I mean Carrier Cristo.

Only Bisu hates em carriers

renzy

Canada781 Posts

April 08 2011 03:48 GMT

#32

On April 08 2011 12:45 gongryong wrote:

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Only Bisu hates em carriers

Apparently, he says he uses them quite well in practice. lol. I hope he uses carriers as well as he does in practice when it comes down to the MSL.

Urth

United States1250 Posts

April 08 2011 03:51 GMT

#33

every ZvT win is gonna be from 2 hatch muta lol

Grobyc

Canada18410 Posts

April 08 2011 03:58 GMT

#34

On April 08 2011 12:35 BLinD-RawR wrote:
do you think zergs would 4 hatch before gas on this map?

I'd imagine so. Can't really see 3 hatch lair > 2 hatch hydra going too well vs the current +1 speedlot timings. A good protoss should be able to pick apart pretty easily imo

Mortality

United States4790 Posts

April 08 2011 03:59 GMT

#35

On April 08 2011 12:11 Sillylaughs wrote:
I wonder if those high grounds near the island expos are droppable.

Yes

mnesthes

5433 Posts

April 08 2011 04:02 GMT

#36

Looks like control of high ground will be crucial in this map. By the way can tanks fire from the main to the island expo?

ArvickHero

10387 Posts

April 08 2011 04:03 GMT

#37

Not really digging the middle expos, looks super awkward to take.

e_i_pi_1_0

933 Posts

April 08 2011 04:03 GMT

#38

Ugh, if this map turns out to be the next Polaris Rhapsody...I don't even want to think about it.

I really don't want another case where it's something like Bigfile semis (though those were pretty good games, I must admit). I hope they're keeping Triathalon in the map pool.