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One of the most defining features of scrap station was the enormous amount of air space on the edges. I see almost none here.

Hard third was another thing, don't see that here.

No double ramp main.

No semi-islands.

Lots of pathing between the 4 lategame bases (which are pretty close together).

No gold base far away.

Base between mains is ground-pathable and fairly open

Being in the 2-base mirror symmetry with close air position mains category does not automatically mean scrap station style.

<3

This is nothing like scrap station. I am curious where the spawn locations are. I'm assuming the 2 bottom corner locations? I like the heart in the middle. Seems a bit simplistic of a map but could bring about a lot of interest situations in game I think.

Okay, I am sorry. Maybe its not like Scrap. Still, my point was this map hsa too short rush distances = unplayable.

Take out the 12oclock base and connect the highground there instead. If this were 130x134 you'd be golden. Jut the corners out a bit more to make the routes more zig-zaggy and it'll increase the nat-to-nat as well.

This is a good layout. The center tower and the high ground at the lategame side of the map are excellent in concept.

These textures make me want to shower.

Looks like you improved alot in the last couple months when it comes to layout and terrain work. Now it's about time to start improving texture work

The reason why I say the dimensions should be slightly increased is because the 3rd and 4th are too close to each other and the natural (just a little). It would also increase the rush distance which looks a bit more (20%) than close positions Shattered Temple.

The 12oclock is incredibly vulnerable, so it's only purpose is "the last base(TM)" which I think the 6oclock serves much better as. If the highground was connected there it would make a more contentious (not campy) fight at the top of the map between the 4th bases. But I'm liking it more the way you have it now actually. I just can't think of a good reason to have that base, but it's just me.

Also, if it was enlarged, the 12oclock wouldnt be so awkward and would serve a much bigger role as a waypoint between the 4ths on top of the map.

This is a very good layout imo, I think you should pursue it.

On October 04 2011 04:49 FlaShFTW wrote:
tuck in natural more toward the main, then make the nat choke less. so hard to take natural.

make 12 gold.

nice. this looks like scrap right off the bat, but really it is nothing like it. very nice.

On October 04 2011 05:38 Mindcrime wrote:
reminds me of RoV

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On October 04 2011 07:56 Antares777 wrote:
Hmm I dislike the top XWT. It reveals the sneakiest and longest path between the bases. I'd think that the map would be more skill orientated if it ceased to exist.

I like the RoV inspiration, I always thought that it was a good map, but was never sure on its SCII compatibility.

Just an idea, but since the 6 o'clock is the most vulnerable location, maybe it could become a semi-island like the original version of Shakuras Plateau and Incineration Zone? I haven't seen that concept used in any maps other than those two, though I think it could work out. Might not be what you want with this map though, because then the mains would have a backdoor into one another.

12 o'clock should be a gold expansion in my honest opinion. I'd think it would spice up gameplay a bit.

Love the <3!

Textures... meh. Fix 'em.

Cool map bro