Pure 2x2 Bank Submission BY: HiddenForger Well I'm back with a new map. Pure is made only out of 2x2 banks. I have gotten many good comments about Pure's gameplay. The flow of the map is basic and went through many changes before I got it right. I tried to embed as much aesthetics as possible into this map. Pure is centered around a pyramid and has two small platforms placed outside the map. With eight walls dividing the central area and the outer perimeter, this map is bigger than it looks. The two bases are marked with a red or blue light and a power-up. The Weapon Set: 2x DMR - 2 clips - 20 second respawn 1x Needler - 2 clips - 70 second respawn 2x Frags & Stickies (each) - 15 second respawn 2x Health packs - 15 second respawn The Middle supplies a fair amount of cover with a little stand for decor. It also consist of all the grenades set for the map. Many battles are staged towards this area. The pyramid area was fisrt a water hole with four guard rails, but has been changed for more cover and surface area. The Needler spawns on this platform to the right of red base and left of blue base. These two platforms may seem pointles, but are actually valuable control points. These two platforms are very controlling sight lines. Pure is symmetrical and the same platform is on the other side. The Red and Blue bases have a light and power-up to match the base's color. Two platforms are placed on each side of the base to create better flow and help counter attacks. Each base has a DMR and a health pack with some nice aesthetic touches. Recap: There is not much to add to the recap. Use the gametype, Pure: 1-on-1, for the best one-on-one expeirence on Pure. The map is made purely made out of 2x2 banks and is centered around a pyramid. Each base has a health pack and a DMR. The grenades spawn in the middle facing each base. Pure is the map I am most proud of and I'm glad I participated in this contest [sup]♥[/sup] Download Pure
Dude, this looks pretty neat. Would you ever consider 2v2 CTF/Assault on a map such as this? And also, what spots at each base are the Spawn Points located? Because it would seem that spawn killing would be relatively easy on a map like this. I'll give it a download and play on it later. Edit: The Gametype link isn't working for some reason.
I have fixed the link and Pure does work with CTF. Spawn killing is not a problem here. Assualt would go too fast so I did Capture the Flag.
First like, first download, first tag. Youtube would be jealous of me. I'd take the first comment too, but I'm still banned for trolling the Bnet hard. Why is this map not more popular? This could easily be one of the best submissions yet in the 2x2 Bank contest, but I could think of two maps that stand a chance against it. I just have to get some games on this. I'm out to go do that. 1v1 is one of my favorite things to do in customs, and I'm sure I can add this to my collection. So maybe you could remake this with normal objects after the contest is done?
Don't forget that judging is only based on popularity. Can't forget how corrupt I am, just like forgehub. I'm ignoring good maps like this. On a less sarcastic note, this looks pretty solid. I'm looking forward to playing it.
The map disappointed me a bit. It was an overall different experience from what I'm used to, but falling into the water was far too common and I felt it was a bit too small in size. Still, it wasn't a bad map in any way. The weapon set may have not been the best choice, however. The Needler was too powerful on the settings I was using (Which I admit may have been my mistake. It was classic settings using 110% damage) and the area where it spawns just wasn't worth going to for any reason, especially with DMR starts. It would be a good idea that you remake this map without object restrictions after the contest ends. The fact that it was built on the water was literally the only major problem I had here. Nice job, HF. I'll keep this on my HDD for a long time, but it's definitely not replacing Bloom or Onslaught as my signature 1v1 maps until these minor and major problems are fixed. They aren't a hard fix at all either. Definitely go for a remake. Good effort considering you were only allowed 1 object. 7/10, 9/10 for a Bank 2x2 only map.
That only cancels out a few of the problems I had mentioned. I still think it's too small and that falling into the water is too common, as well as the needler not really having a place on the map.
This is one of the prettier 2x2 bank submissions I've seen. I like the layout, it really looks solid and neat. Although I'm not a fan of 1v1, mostly because it isn't exciting, I might have to give this a try sometime. If you want we could do a 1v1 or something? Hit me up if you're interested.
I have seen a couple 2x2 maps throughout the time this contest has been going on but i have not seen one that looks like i came up with it : P THIS IS sooo to my liking. Size is the only problem : ( i think there is two maps out there that support two against two very well and that may be your only weakness. Great job! keep it up