Yukon Canyon

[NinjaKiwi621]

this map looks randomly thrown together. it has some good things but a lot of bad. we'll have to see how we do in the tournament.

[NeverlessWonder]

*edited out*

[Norbert220]

If I were the map maker, I'd make sure to edit the top of the original post to make sure you make a comment of the stuff said in this thread. This might help prolong your sanity.

[NeverlessWonder]

Actually, it's me who should edit my post. I went a little over the line there. Thanks to Rusty's -rep for keeping me in line. I'm editing that out. Sorry guys. I wasn't wanting to start flames or anything.

No more arguments, k?

[Furious D 18]

Originally Posted by InferiorPigeon

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update the original thread, that would have been easier..
=]

Um, this is the original thread. You meant the original post. I'm just being a jerk. I love to nit-pick.

Originally Posted by NinjaKiwi621

this map looks randomly thrown together

It was! I just loaded up Forge and randomly threw shit all over the place. I'm surprised it took anyone so long to notice. Good job with your astute observations! [/sarcasm]

Looks can be deceiving. Please, play a game or two on it and then let me know how you think it plays. In the original post, I believe I said something about her not being much to look at.

Wait, why am I replying? You probably won't read this post, because the average member here just looks at the pictures, and goes straight for the "Reply" button.

Originally Posted by Norbert220

If I were the map maker, I'd make sure to edit the top of the original post to make sure you make a comment of the stuff said in this thread. This might help prolong your sanity.

I cannot edit the original post, but I probably wouldn't even if I could. I'm not in the mood to go to a lot of extra work after the huge blog I wrote.

As for my sanity, thanks for the concern. But it is misplaced. I don't base my sanity on whether or not the community knows that escaping a map is cheating. Common sense, people! I suppose that if you're jaywalking and get run over by a bus, you'd try to sue the bus company for not spray painting "Jaywalking is illegal and dangersous" over all the roads. Take some responsibility and accountability for yourself. It's not my job.

Originally Posted by NeverlessWonder

Actually, it's me who should edit my post. I went a little over the line there.

Was it worse than this? Lol. Oh, NeverlessWonder. If I had a nickel for every time.... But it's understandable. You're passionate about the maps you like, and are willing to defend them. That's honorable.

I don't blame you for trying to improve the community, but perhaps you went about it the wrong way. As for me, I'm done holding everyone's hand. It's one hell of a great feeling!

[xbrokenxangelx]

this makes me hate school, because otherwise i would be playing this right now

once again, great job

[Sharpestt]

Wow. This map is awful! How is this in the 2v2 tournament? It's terrible! the spawns suck, the bunker side of the map is never used unless it's territories, and it doesn't even have good gameplay. I can't believe FH let this map get featured and put in the tourny. I am disappointed.

[squidhands]

Video of the spawns sucking or GTFO. This map has been tested extensively, and if you're falling into some kind of spawn trap then it's most likely due to your team's own failings. From all your other posts, you seem to really enjoy bitching and complaining about how everything sucks, and give little thought to actual feedback. If you had any wit about you, perhaps you could leave some constructive criticism for a change.

[Furious D 18]

Lol, let me respond to each comment.

Originally Posted by Sharpestt

Wow. This map is awful! It's terrible!

Well, you can't please everyone. There are bound to be people who don't like it.

Originally Posted by Sharpestt

How is this in the 2v2 tournament?

Well, I made some kick-ass maps in the past, so I was permitted to submit a map to the Event Staff for consideration in the Faceoff. We played a lot of games on it, and people generally liked the map. As always, there were some people who didn't like some things about the map, but overall it got approval.

Originally Posted by Sharpestt

the spawns suck,

Explain "suck". Did you get spawn killed? If you read the thread, or even my blog post, you'll know that some of the irregular spawning was intentional, especially in One Flag, to discourage people from always taking the flag a certain route. And in Territories, it is possible to get pinned down by a skilled sniper, but there are a mongoose and an active camo to help you get out of that situation. Also, by capturing Territores, you will start to spawn elsewhere.

Originally Posted by Sharpestt

the bunker side of the map is never used unless it's territories,

What, you mean like it's inaccessible? [/sarcasm] If it isn't used, perhaps it's because no one wants to go over there. But there's a shotgun near there (which owns in the bunker, by the way), a brute shot, an active camo, and a deployable cover. Also, it's got more cover than anywhere else on the map, excluding the base. There are plenty of reasons to use that area. And it's a great place to sit for a moment and take stock of your situation.

Originally Posted by Sharpestt

and it doesn't even have good gameplay.

Well, that's a matter of opinion. Obviously, anyone who sucks balls with the BR is gonna hate this map. But like I said earlier, it got approval.

Originally Posted by squidhands

Video of the spawns sucking or GTFO. This map has been tested extensively, and if you're falling into some kind of spawn trap then it's most likely due to your team's own failings.... perhaps you could leave some constructive criticism for a change.

Thanks squidhands. And yes, constructive criticism is better than bitching. So far, I haven't heard a single constructive comment from the malcontents.

[Draw the Line]

I just had to repost this epic match here. This map has truly grown on me, and holds a special place in my hard drive

I have never played a greater series of matches in my life! Just when I thought we had a win in our pocket Team Overshield comes in and makes it a whole new game. So here are our results:

We started off the first slayer game very strongly, and it carried through the rest of the game. One thing was for certain, Orange was on his game tonight, I have never seen him play so well...he certainly kicked my ass all through the night...luckily ModernDuke was there to pick up my slack.

Orange dominating with the Sniper Rifle

Game 1 - 25-18 Team Edge wins

The second game's tone was much different than the first, Team Overshield was not going down without a fight. Both teams played exceptionally well, but the moment began to swing toward team OS. They were up 1 flag capture to none, and we only had a minute left in the game. We had the flag and they were waiting for us. What happens next is nothing short of a miracle:

Orange appears from his invis and surprise attacks me while I have the flag. I throw a grenade as I'm dieing and manage to stick the barrel of his gun. Now all that was left was a duel between Duke and Shock. Shock peppers Modernduke and drops his shields. Shock throws down a bubble shield and steps just outside of it. Duke guns down Shock with his sniper rifle and just barely returns the flag for a tie game.

Game 2 - Tie 1-1

Territories was a game dominated by Team Overshield. We didn't stand a chance. They bunkered down, worked as a team and owned the map. At our first offensive turn, they held us to 1 territory. It hurt badly, and we knew there was no coming back from this one. We could only hope to win another slayer match in the final round.

Game 3: 7-4 Team Overshield wins

And that brings us to our final match, possibly the closest, most epic battle I have ever experienced. No one could have guessed the outcome of this match.

The game started off rough, with both teams spawning on top of one another. Team Overshield took advantage and pulled into the lead. The next 10-12 kills were back and forth between both teams. One team would pull ahead, the other would catch up. It was a never ending game of cat and mouse.

Around the 17-18 kill mark team Overshield began pulling ahead, and it started to look as though the game was over for Team Edge. The score was 21-18 Overshield with one minute remaining in the game. We stepped up our game and managed to tie the game up at 22 kills a team. There were 10 seconds left in the game, and the next kill would determine the winner.

Modern Duke had just finished killing Shock tieing the game up...when orange attacked. With Duke's shields dropping quickly, he threw down a shield regenerator. With the help from me, we luckily took down Orange. 23-22 Team Edge

But we still had to run to safety....with only 5 seconds left all we had to do was run...but Overshied was right behind us.

With our shields depleted, the timer ran up....making us the winners of this epic match.
Game 4: 23-22 Team Edge Wins!

The Edge Wins!