Team Liquid Map Contest #18 - Presented by Monster Energy…

This map has a slightly shorter rush distance than what macro maps usually have in order to offset the high number of base locations inherent to macro maps. From the beginning, this map set out to give the player maximum choice when it came to base expansion patterns. Any base layout which wants many possible thirds must have all those bases close to the player's natural so that they are all INDIVIDUALLY safe to take. When taken COLLECTIVELY however, turtling becomes strong since you have a cluster of close bases. In order to discourage camping on such a cluster, the most central base to the cluster (the high ground third) contains 8 900 mineral fields (-33% minerals compared to normal) without adjustment to the income, keeping it a solid option for an anchor location and third, but prevents it from becoming a prolonged point of attention and dependence. Some expansions also feature exposed mineral lines to provide the enemy with extra opportunities to break strong defensive setups. With 4 unique third-base options the midgame will remain more chaotic than other macro layouts and players will take longer to optimize the fun out of the map. Soft greens and sounds of a lush forest bring a sense of safety to balance that chaos. Careful of lightning!

Features (per side):
1 exposed rich gas base
1 exposed base with 33% less minerals
1 regular half base
3 gateway wall at natural
2/4 expansions reachable with 1 tumor

Category: Rush
Nat to Nat: 30 seconds
Rush Distance: 36 seconds

full res: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/197862030261092353/1105387159256584202/Flutterby.png

Size: 132x140
R2R: 33s

Size: 144x144
R2R: 32s

Size: 124x136
R2R: 32s

Size: 124x124
R2R: 31s

Size: 136x136
R2R: 32s