[M] (2) Cajun Quandary

Description:
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"How inconspicuous it was
That beneath the remnants of her unfinished crown
Ophilia bore a stark waste that reflected her soul..."
- Unknown journal entry.

"You mean, we're going down there?!"
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Theme:
A Swamped Chasm

Rush Distance:
Main2Main: 51 seconds
Nat2Nat(ramp): 37 seconds
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Without further adieu:
SilentLiquidVet
'Broodie,

...Welcomes you to...
A freelance release
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Inspiration:

This map began much differently than you see it now.
In it's current form, I estimate that Cajun is in it's 14th full iteration of a concept originally meant to completely derail the mainstream meta-game. With each revision, it became more and more difficult to convince myself that Cajun would be accepted by the community
While becoming easier to get hung up on the question of WHY, rather than the progressive HOW.

Originally, Cajun Quandary's concept began with spawns at the 10 & 4 positions, with the layout constructed fairly similarly to how you see it now, but I just couldn't proceed with the concept...
I was completely stuck...



So, looking for opinions, I decided to step back, and through some discussion, act as if I were adding main bases again: To the unused & thought-stalled corners of the map.

Then, Finally, after so many decent revisions:
The layout was formed.
Testing was positive.
And the small nuances were fleshing out.


Cajun is a very streamlined and open design now, yet it slightly changes everyone's common approach quite well. In turn I feel as if this map provides a touch of the meta alteration I had originally aimed for, while handing the players familiar material to ease them into viciously compelling battle scenarios...

So, once again
I confidently present & welcome you all
To my latest, timeless creation

=**CAJUN QUANDARY**=
=Try to keep your feet dry=

NORTH-EAST:
2 O'clock main featuring NW expansion path
Immediately, you'll notice something out of the ordinary here.
Straight out of the main, players are given an easier to defend natural than you might expect.
*****---------It can often be tough to capitalize on harass against a good opponent---------*****

With good control (vs poor defense) Reapers could pose a persistent annoyance.
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VERTICAL Expansion paths
There are many options for a third in Cajun Quandary
The forward base facilitates aggression, but is very exposed.
Most often, you will see players take their third on the mid-ground here
*****---------before securing one of the obvious remaining expansions---------*****

Static defense never hurt anyone it wasn't intended to.
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Cajun'sTop half:
Perspective shot
Zooming out to realize the external bases:
*****---------You may begin to speculate how haywire the late-game can play out in Cajun Quandary---------*****

Even though most people expand vertically, the late-game structure plays out drastically different each game
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Timmay: For continually having input through the entire creation process... Again!
Chronic: for play-testing and opinions throughout the entire creation process.
Clan Ckc: For each of their members contributing in one way or another to the development of Cajun
The Emb3rs/Amb3rs clans: For helping with play-testing and random exposure, as well as enjoying themselves.
Shniderbaron on twitch: for testing on stream with friends and being entertainingly tired.
My girlfriend: Cause she hasn't left me yet, though she hates how much time I spend doing all of this. lol
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YOU: For making it through this map's bio, I hope you enjoyed yourself!
Everyone: For keeping StarCraft alive!

All comments are valuable and very appreciated!.

A: "What are you opinions on Cajun Quandary's design?"

B: "What are your thoughts on pathable water being a core attribute of the map?"

C: "How do you feel about the layout of Cajun's bases, in relation to the destructible rocks?"

D: "Have you played here yet? Tell us how it went! Or post your replay!"

E: "Would you make any changes? If so: What would they be and why?"

Check out my previous creation! >Click here<

The very first official StarCraft2 Map I had ever released way back when the Galaxy Editor first dropped in 2010!
Exactly 7 years ago, this month.

Version 2.0 LOL - Gross.