Manatee Ridge

"The marines who fought for these strategic heights named the area due to the shape of the central rock formation."

The map is built on Montana. The idea was to have a natural looking map with plenty of alternative paths. I've basically added to the existing terrain in order to create a variety of smooth paths around the map.

A very simple base has been added at either end and other minor features added for cover and ease of navigation.


WEAPONS:

Each base has 2 DMR, 2 AR, 1 Shotty (2 min respawn), 1 sniper (3 min respawn), a stash of grenades, a mongoose and a health kit.

Power weapons: Energy sword (3 min respawn), rockets (1 spare clip, 3 min respawn), concussion rifle. All placed at neutral locations.

Other minor weapons include needle rifle and needler all placed roughly symmetrically.

GAME TYPES:

Play tested various slayer games, 1 flag CTF, Stockpile, one bomb, neutral assault.
Other game types may be hit and miss.

Camping the bases was an issue in infection so I added an 'infection only' man cannon as an alternate route onto either base.

TACTICS:

Holding the high ground in the centre offers a definite advantage although teleporters at the front of each base offer flanking opportunities.

Jet packs are very strong on this map although there is enough good solid cover for other load outs to fare well

PICTURES:


Above: 'Manatee Rock' and 'The Dish'. The rocket launcher spawns on the manatee's head. The concussion rifle just under its nose.


Above: View from behind red base.


Above: Overview


Above: Blue side


Above: Red side


Above: Note the teleporter on the front of red base. Both bases have one.


Above: Blue base teleporter exit, deep into red territory.


Above: Red base teleporter exit.


Above: A watchman guards the approaches to bue base.


Above: The location of the sword and health pack. Grabbing the sword is risky due to its elevated position.

CONSTRUCTIVE feedback welcome. Thanks and enjoy.