Concave

Discussion in 'Reach Competitive Maps' started by AceOfSpades, Feb 20, 2011.

  1. AceOfSpades

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    Concave
    This structure, reminiscent of other facilities, is under siege from enemy forces. 4-10 players. By AceOfSpades.

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    Concave, as you may or may not know, has been sitting finished on my hard drive for a couple of months. Also, as you may or may not know, I forge extremely quickly; it's getting around to releasing my maps to the public that I slack off on.

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    Concave started out as an idea in my head to make an Essence-styled asymmetric map on the pillar of Forge World. I saw the pillar as a perfect location to make a very vertical, asymmetric competitive map. Building off of the design concepts and what I like to call success of Essence, Concave has commonly been referred to as an "asymmetrical Essence."

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    Power weapons are placed, as in all of my maps, as to make a player risk their vulnerability to acquire a power weapon. The rocket launcher is placed in a position of little cover from the upper floor, with no easy way back up to the upper floor. If one is to get the sniper rifle, they must fully commit themselves to getting that sniper rifle, as it is at somewhat of a dead end with little line of sight blockage protecting the player. The shotgun is placed in an area where it is definitely not readily useable, as it is in a fairly open area with little tight corners in which to hide. Both it and the overshield are placed at one of the lowest areas on the map so that the player acquiring them has to sacrifice any height advantage to get them.

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  2. pinohkio

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    Fix that ^

    Sometime I wonder if because I forge quickly myself, if the map design suffers from it, and then I remember your maps. You forge so unbelievably quickly it's not even funny, and your maps always work so well.

    I can't really complain about anything from the pictures, and I can't say very much else either, except for this map is beautiful. You sir, have gotten a download, though I doubt you need mine, your maps are always such a success.
     
  3. AceOfSpades

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    Fix what?

    This map was actually a case of "make part of map, drop it for a month, find it again, finish it really quickly." I had forged the top level of the map where the sniper spawns and really didn't know where to go from there. Then I opened it up again one day and everything clicked. You've just got to know what you want t do with the map before you start forging really quickly and it'll all fall into place... that's what I do at least.
     
  4. Noxiw

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    Ace have you shown me this one? .. I don't remember seeing it. I love that uber sexy X in the wall. We're definitely going to have to check this out next time we're both on.
     
  5. Paranoia UK

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    Amen, I do that all the time. Sometimes the best thing to do is stop working on a map for a while.

    Map looks great Ace, everything is clean and silky smooth as usual. Im looking forward to getting some games on this.
     
  6. Scobra

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    I remember you showing this to me and I was really impressed with the way it looked. I have yet to play on it but just looking at it I can tell it'll play well. I also really like what you did with the little diamond windows. **** looks so bacon.

    Makes me wish I was as pro at forging as you :<
     
  7. Rorak Kuroda

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    I remember getting a few 3v3s and 4v4s on here. Good fun, good fun. Each area really promoted movement thanks to your cover system, and the sniper is just hella fun to work with on this map. Now you just have to post the million other maps you've got stored up.
     
  8. Vincent Torre

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    MickRaider's Pick for 2/28 to 3/6
     
  9. Rho Fs

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    And a good choice. It's a fun map. I can't believe I haven't posted on this yet. Anyways, I got a few rounds on this the other. Definitely an awesome map.

    Grats ace. Can't wait to see/play more of your stuff. It's always fun.
     
  10. BigBootzDixon

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    Wow, That is a sexy map lol It makes me want to build something on the pillar, or at the bottom of it. Nice.
     
  11. Sethiroth87

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    Wow Ace man this looks great from the pics... I have downloaded it, so i can see if the layout is up to stuff also ;)
     
  12. Eightball

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    Your maps are very interesting and look very neat. I really like that giant X you put on the walls, it really adds a nice touch of creativity and style. I need to get a walkthrough to get a better feel, but it looks great.
     
  13. SpLiiZzY

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    jo is the map as usual nothing how you manage only one download from me forge my team and I will thoroughly test the map as the other also.
    well if it does not tread the past you would like to forge our team (AC!D-FORGING)
    if you have needs just send me a message to me.
     
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  14. Stevo

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    Stevo's Staff Pick
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  15. Stevo

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    Well I failed.. i'm not allowed to stick this because it's already been a staff pick..

    I take full responsibility for being such a failure at life, and will now go commit suicide. Good day sir.

    Sorry ace :(
     
  16. AsR Sponsor

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    Map definitely looks cool, unfortunatly I can't dl bc I have a hdd (new xbox) but i'd love to try this out if you run customs.
     

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