Ephasus

Discussion in 'Featured Maps' started by chrstphrbrnnn, Mar 21, 2009.

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  1. chrstphrbrnnn

    chrstphrbrnnn Guardian
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    Ephasus
    Created by: Zombievillian


    Recommend Players: 4-10
    Recommended Gametypes: Team Slayer, Multi-Flag, One Flag, Assault, Neutral Bomb

    Though some may call them a dying breed, foundry maps had always proved to further innovate the forging scene. While sandbox may usher in a new age, it doesn't mean foundry has nothing left to offer. Ephasus brings full foundry to the forefront once more with it's smooth balance on both asymmetrical and symmetrical gametypes. Multiple pathways promote great risk versus reward movement, as players have the choice to take possible longer routes for added safety, or charge through more dicey areas.

    Ephasus is a wonderful example of how gameplay should flow. Along with the aforementioned pathways, many ramps and slight geometry changes lead fluently from one area to the next, creating great separation, and breathing room to spawn. A mix of strong control points, along with a solid and expansive defenders base allow for this map to mix it up when it comes to standard gametypes. Mythic-less or not, Ephasus is most definitely a map to behold.


     
  2. thesilencebroken

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    congrats to Zombievillan! i knew this would be a feature the moment i saw the half build. I didnt get as many games on it as id have liked, but it played beautifully. Anyways, welcome to the premiums, you're long due.
     
  3. Conkerkid11

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    Congrats on the feature Zombievillan! Also congrats on Premium! Although I must have missed this map the first time, I sure as hell am not going to miss it now!

    I have been recently skipping past all the Foundry maps, and have been looking at the Sandbox maps. I never would have thought to see another Foundry map featured, but here it is!

    Great job Zombie, this map looks amazing!
     
  4. Mace

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    woah. dude, you finished this, 2 weeks ago? 'twas epic secksyness when I tested.
     
  5. Master Debayter

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    I know the final decision for this map's feature came from its gameplay yesterday in TGIF. It's truly an amazing map, great job zombievillian.

    And congrats on the premium.
     
  6. Gunnergrunt

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    hey cool ive had this map on my harddrive for quite a while! it even survived my map clearing process when i cleared some for sandbox, this is a well derserved feature!
     
  7. DeathToll77

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    Congrats on the premium and feature Zombie. *sigh* Let's get that other thing done now.
     
  8. Kyfion

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    I knew this was going to be featured when i first played it :D

    It plays great and imo has great aesthetics aswell, congrats on the feature :D
     
  9. Yevah

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    congratz dude, now all you need is one more, I still have this map on my hardrive since the first time it was posted, its really epic, great job.
     
  10. chrstphrbrnnn

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    Nope zombie is a premium lol :p, just haven't switched him over yet.
     
  11. zeppelinboy777

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    Oh wow from the pictures I didn't even recognize this map! I remember testing this with you before you released it. The only game I got to play was land grab and other territories games, and those played marvelously! I'll have to get a few more games on it.
     
  12. RaBBiiTTT

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    Congrats, I expected you to get Premium since Aerialis came out. I haven't gotten any games on this except for some 1v1's but all I can say is this map is amazing especially the geometry.

    I love the bridge structure and the multiple stairs structure, their something new and give such an inspiration to forgers.

    Nice job man.
     
  13. MichMaster32

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    this map is really nice and deserves to be featured. i like how when building it the objects are not centered it gives the map an unique feel. i think the structures are really well thought out as well.
     
  14. Awkward Silence

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    The most striking thing about this is the giant walls that are soo straight. I could never forge those. I have trouble getting things to line up like that. I really appreciate those barriers, because they make Foundry feel so much bigger.
     
  15. RightSideTheory

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    Congrats on the premium Zombie.

    This map is pretty sick.
     
  16. Asthetik

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    Yeah this map is bombing. I like the terrain like features.
     
  17. AceOfSpades

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    Just a matter of time before this was going to get featured. I freaking love this map. Great job on this and congrats on Premium.
     
  18. FrankFries

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    Foundry will be dead pretty damn soon though even if there are great maps like this...
     
  19. AceOfSpades

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    Not necessarily. I found myself starting a map on Foundry yesterday even though I have Sandbox.
     
  20. chrstphrbrnnn

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    Sandbox is faar from perfect, foundry won't be completely dead, just less used.
     

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