[M] (2) Tango Terminal

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Broodie

Canada832 Posts

April 25 2018 02:12 GMT

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Thread Updates: + Show Spoiler [24/04/2018] +

-Map Thread Created.
-"Tango Terminal" uploaded to all Servers.

Version: 1.0+ Show Spoiler +

24/04/2018

>Some tunes to enjoy this thread to<

Published on:
Americas
Europe
Korea and Taiwan
Players:
2 (1v1)
Size:
134 x 144

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+ Show Spoiler [Back story] +

Description:
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Finally, we had made it to the conclusion of our quest.

With the conquering of Ophilia's adversities
It was time for us to cleanse her birth-world of any further anomalous threats.

Onwards now, this war is for an ultimate peace!
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Theme:
The "Boy meets World"
of Nature and Industry
Don't forget the monsters.

Rush Distance:
Main2Main: 53 seconds
Nat2Nat(ramp): 41 seconds
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Without further adieu:
SilentLiquidVet
'Broodie,

...Welcomes you to...
A timeless release
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Inspiration:
"Dude, you missed another TLMC"

The quote that birthed a concept for this project...

I had taken a quiet hiatus from mapping since the last tournament. My results and the turn out of TLMC9 had admittedly given me quite the softy towards mapping. I had considered giving up on my dream of creating a ladder quality competitive battleground, that still maintained a style that I could undoubtedly refer to as my own...

I sat before a blank template for the first time in months, to conspire the fertilization of a self-proclaimed conceptual masterpiece. Yet in my time old fashion, an unorthodox sense of reasoning fell swiftly onto the editor.

Slowly the map began to fill clockwise along its border, bleeding nature into industry as my imagination crept inwards.
Something here was right, while nothing was, all at the same time.

Eventually, after an inexcusable extent of time in the aesthetic/reiteration phase, (Neglecting all external and internal senses of existential fortitude) I had opened my eyes, astounded at the fruits of my solace in solitude.

Every piece of this map was handled on a personal basis:
Symmetry was removed for ninety percent of the workload.
Ground textures were meticulously woven.
Each section of the map was given patience, and is easily identifiable at the bat of an eye.

I may have broken a few aesthetic rules, but it's within my belief that they have been handled with logical care.

My friends, I confidently invite you to my most focused project to date.

May your matches be fierce
And your victories Memorable
Welcome, to the Ultimate battle ground...

=**Tango Terminal**=
=It takes two to die.=

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NORTH-WEST POCKET:
11/12 o'clock main base alongside the natural expansion in clockwise sequence
*****---------A fairly unique geometry in the main allows for easy visual recognition---------*****
*****---------While there is a lot of room here, it is not a base to be made sloppy---------*****
*****---------Take care of your sim-city and your sim-city will take care of you---------*****
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Playable bounds are relatively tight. Well placed AA structures will defend the edges of your main and natural fairly easily
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NORTHERN CLOCKWISE EXPANSION ROUTE:
A very safe third base bleeds into a semi exposed exterior expansion.
*****---------Even though there are two options for a third base, why would anybody turn down this puppy?---------*****
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Collapsible rocks can play a role in giving you second chances, but beware run-bys through the small pathway adjacent.
2x2 Blockable.
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NORTHERN COUNTER-CLOCKWISE EXPANSION ROUTE:
expanding to this exposed third sets up a potentially secure press towards a high yield and a potential fifth base.
*****---------Don't let the terrain fool you, the chokes are not as tight as they seem to be---------*****
*****---------There is also a custom LoS section to park your army, proxy, or surprise your opponent---------*****
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This "potential" third base is slightly farther and more exposed than its counter-part, but gives players added main defense, and access to great wealth.
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MAP CENTER:
Both mid-ground expansion routes shown for relativity
*****---------There is a lot going on here, as there will be in game!---------*****
*****---------Look carefully please, this is as much a playground as it is a battlefield---------*****
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Preculiarities to note:
Xel'Nagas - Collapsible Rocks - Geometry at the C.Rocks - Destructible Rocks - "Exhaust" LoS - Destructible Ads.
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*****---------A closer look at the front of your natural expansion---------*****
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*****---------Exposed third base & Reaper cliff---------*****
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*****---------Ramp & Xel'Naga synergy---------*****
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*****---------Gold base & "exhaust" LoS asset---------*****
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*****---------Special geometry at the farthest obtainable base---------*****
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THEY...

ARE...

TAKING...

OVER!!!

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+ Show Spoiler [Angled Overview] +

+ Show Spoiler [Clean Overview] +

Hint: Right click! Open Image in new tab! Go ahead, try!

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Dancing toe to toe through war.

+ Show Spoiler [Extra] +

+ Show Spoiler [Special Thanks] +

Timmay: For helping with critiques and unbiased analysis.
Chronic & Hucklberryyy: For playtesting beyond their willful pleasure and providing analysis.
Cailihporcen: For inspiring the Kraken!
Temp0 & Guildelin: For featuring and testing my unfinished product, live on stream.
Mappers Circle Discord: For providing insight on my nuances 'round the clock
Top Tier Practice Discord: For their unknowing support. Please support them back by: >Clicking here<
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YOU: For making it through this map's bio, I hope you enjoyed yourself!
Everyone: For keeping StarCraft alive!

+ Show Spoiler [Questions] +

All comments are valuable and very appreciated!.

A: Do you have any concerns about Tango Terminal?

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

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

+ Show Spoiler [Ophilia RE] +

Even though it's already remade, I'm reredoing Ophilia, with 500% better texturing & a bit of redesign!
>Click here<

+ Show Spoiler [Nostalgia] +

Hows this for nostalgia?
>Click here<

Look for Tango Terminal in the next Team Liquid Map Contest

Forthewiel

4 Posts

April 25 2018 02:21 GMT

Chronic here, this map is definitely Broodie's best by far. Having his maps submitted in past TLMCs and seen them only turned down because of a few minor things, this map definitely has his skills all in one place.
The unique middle makes for some interesting battles,
Love it, it's fun to play on, give it a shot!

Plus that doodad work is off the chain

captainoffail

2 Posts

April 25 2018 02:44 GMT

The upper right and bottom left is so narrow. It looks insanely easy to push. Vertical expansion is even worse problem there is the back of the vertical 4th is exposed to low ground tanks + air space dropping between the main and 4th. So it is effectively impossible for zerg to take vs terran.

https://imgur.com/a/ipweBxH

ZigguratOfUr

Iraq16955 Posts

April 25 2018 02:52 GMT

Could you post an angled overview? I can't really tell the levels (particularly the area in front of the natural) from the 90 degree one.

Guildelin

7 Posts

April 25 2018 04:06 GMT

This is a really fun map. I look forward to having more custom games on it!

Broodie

Canada832 Posts

April 25 2018 04:21 GMT

@captainoffail - + Show Spoiler +

For the upper right and bottom left area, I figured the area was okay to choke up as long as I kept lots of pathways available, like when you destroy the long destructible rocks across from the East/West sign, it does open up quite a bit. And as a late game base, I can't imagine it being too much of a hindrance? But yeah, that is something I want to keep an eye on, going forward - thanks dude.

As for the siege tank range, you're absolutely right, I overlooked that spot completely and am going to need to make an adjustment - excellent eye!

Ps: Welcome to the Team Liquid forums

@ZigguratOfUr - + Show Spoiler +

I uploaded an angled overview and placed it beneath the main picture, inside of a spoiler. If you'd like a specific angle let me know and I'll upload another one!

@Guildelin + Show Spoiler +

Thanks dude, I appreciate you stopping by

Welcome to TL

captainoffail

2 Posts

April 25 2018 06:42 GMT

Upper right expo is where a zerg expands as a 4th, not late game. Zerg expands in a line or else dropping between bases becomes a bigger issue.

With the rocks, it's an indefensible base until the rocks are dead.

https://imgur.com/a/b3DO6MB

The red spots are where I would put tanks. The black line shows the zerg approach. Note that the upper approach from the base is very hard. Straight down, there is limited space. From the left, zerg has to turns in the tanks and will bunch up at the turn. There is no way to approach from the right side because it looks like it's inside tank range.

The green, yellow, pink, and orange highlights are possible areas to make pathable.

My favourite ideas:

Green: If zerg can approach from right side, then at least the collapse isn't bunched up. The tanks are in a choke but zerg can attack from a concave

Pink: The part of the wall jutting out makes turning impossible. Tanks will get so many shots off. Removing the jut will also mean zerg isn't forced to clump up as much.

Other ideas

Brown: This is a very subtle suggestion and it jsut makes the tank backline easier to reach instead of having to turn another corner into another choke.

Yellow: Most obvious. No rocks allows a big flank from below.

I must mention that this is already a rather far 4th base and will not have too much creep especially with the upward ramps.

I am not sure how relevant this is to other matchups.

Urth

United States1247 Posts

April 28 2018 17:30 GMT

wow, this looks great!

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