Yukon Canyon

[Cosmic Rick]

Originally Posted by Widestoned

haha i bet it was only posted because it was made by somebody known here that put FH in the map

So much negative rep to hand out in one thread. Damn, people! I'm not even going to explain why I disapprove of that quote.

Anyway, I was a large part of testing for this map (check Furious' picture stories), and it comes with my seal of approval (as well as the seals of some other people with good opinions). It's really impressive what Furious has done with such a large area in making it play well for 2 on 2 games. Weapons and paths are balanced perfectly. It's definitely the most 'different' map in the tourny (thus far) and you should all be happy that they've been able to include so much variety in the tournament.

[NymBomer]

Great Map. Something not set on Foundry which makes it soooo much more original.

[Furious D 18]

Thanks for posting, everyone. To those of you who have played actual games on the map during testing: thank you for your help and comments. This map would not be half as good without your valuable input and direction. I'm very pleased with this map, and I owe a lot to you all. I'd like to quote some of the comments from you guys.

Originally Posted by LIGHTSOUT225

Great work Furious, truly epic map.

Originally Posted by NeverlessWonder

this map is a ton of fun and is one of my favorite Avalanche maps yet, next to LIGHTSOUT225's Coldfront. It doesn't look like much at first, but once you play a game of one flag on this map, you'll be instantly hooked. Good work Furious.

Originally Posted by rusty eagle

You will love this map for its gameplay. Don't be too quick to judge from the pictures as most are prone to do. Download it, play it, and then give and honest opinion. I garuntee you won't be dissapointed, I wasn't.

This map is awesome and I think it has better gameplay than at least half of all the featured maps. That maybe a bold statement, but I prize Fun Factor > Wow Factor.

Originally Posted by Cosmic Rick

It's really impressive what Furious has done with such a large area in making it play well for 2 on 2 games. Weapons and paths are balanced perfectly.

Again, those are comments from people who have played matches on this map already. Thanks again guys.

Originally Posted by Myself

The map itself is not much to look at

Originally Posted by stin10

it dosn't look to fun. but i'll haveto play on it so, ya sorry

To those of you complaining about aesthetics: gameplay was my priority. But after that, I put a great deal of effort into geo-merging, interlocking, making the boxes certain colors, and of course the FH sign. She isn't the belle of the ball, but she gets the fucking job done.

Originally Posted by Hari

Lol. If i saw this map posted by some person who had just joined on forgehub, i would say that it is empty, rather plain and it looks rather messy with a lack of interlocking

Well, then I feel sorry for anyone who has just joined. Seriously, I would urge you to not offer opinions of a map based solely on the pictures. As for lack of interlocking, I interlocked every box in The Big Blue Wall. And pretty much everywhere else, too.

Originally Posted by KUBLUH the forger

No offense but, this is not the best choice of a map, so maybe choose a better map next time

THIS IS SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You are entitled to your opinion of this map. But by the same token, I am entitled to my opinion of you. You are a moron. No offense.

Originally Posted by DxHydra

looks sexy
one problem the bunker looks quite sloppy it dosent affect gameplay does it?

The bunker was supposed to look like a mess. I've grown tired of boxy maps with 90 degree angles everywhere. For this part of the map, I basically had an idea for a bunker, and started placing objects randomly. Then, I stepped back from it, and tried to determine what worked and what didn't. From there, it was a series of adjustments until I was satisfied that I had created something unique, fun, and playable.

Originally Posted by Shihuru

"People do have lifes!"

I was going to address this comment, but rusty already took care of it.

Ok, to wrap up:

Guys, this map has undergone a lot of testing and a lot of adjustments. I'm very happy with the result, and I think it's a great map. But not everyone will like it, especailly not the teams that lose on it. I understand that. Please feel free to post honest opinions and concerns without worrying about getting flamed.

But if you do post, please make sure that it is a worthwhile post. Don't just look at the pics and click on the Post Reply button. Don't waste my time.

[sexy dude]

thank you for the nice map for the two on two looks like it will play well with the 2 on 2 DL and get some rounds of it in

[Rubber Grunt]

I quite honestly don't think this map should be featured, if it weren't for the 2vs2. It just doesn't look that clean or well organised, but I guess some maps play a lot better than they look, I'll have to find out my self.

[Hotpokkaminny]

omfg, how can you guys complain? Furious has tested this rigorously for months. He is the king of gameplay, a map for a serious competition doesn't need to be a fucking aesthetic masterpiece, I'll admit, I don't like the look of it much, but there's a lot of originality in it. If most of the higher-ups say it is good, I'm going to trust them over some nub screaming "NEDS MOAR INTRLOX IT R NOT PURDY 0/5!"

[TexturedSun]

Originally Posted by Hotpokkaminny

a map for a serious competition doesn't need to be a fucking aesthetic masterpiece

Quote for the Monumental Truth.

Let me see; if we created shitloads of beautiful looking maps for the tournament, but didn't bother with the gameplay, all that would happen is that every competitor would whine and complain about how the 'gameplay sucked'.

Honestly, some of you people have no common sense.

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Getting on-topic, this map may not look like a Forgers wet-dream, but it plays like a Competitive map should. The play space is excellently utilised to create some interesting dynamics between long and short range combat.

Do yourself a favour and download the map.

[Draw the Line]

Wow, I've never heard more bitching in one thread.

Luckily the 2v2 forces people to play this map, so I'm betting a lot of the people complaining now will love this map in the end.

Furious, you have done a great job with this map. I've loved every game on it thus far. I can't tell you how many countless times I've been inches from a flag capture, only to be killed. There was one time when I was playing with you that the flag literally fell on the return point as we were both gunned down. People will come around to this map, they just weren't expecting something so different from the norm.

[EZappa]

Originally Posted by Mike22

This loks sweete man
How did u do that fh sighn

I'm almost 100% sure he made the FH sign by interlocking a shield door with a few "wall corner" pieces.

[Draw the Line]

Originally Posted by EZappa

I'm almost 100% sure he made the FH sign by interlocking a shield door with a few "wall corner" pieces.

You are correct good sir!