This is a recent general-purpose type map I made. I had placed it in casual, but I realized it probably fits better in this section. I based it slightly off the raised center strip of high ground that Park Avenue in Crysis 2 features, but took it in another direction, like some sort of mining-type area (although it by no means follows that to the letter). It's got falling Falcons that provide dynamic cover from the long sightlines in the open areas (and canonically there's supposed to be a sort of aerial fight going on overhead). Although it works with default versions of Slayer, King of the Hill, and One-Flag, the specialized gametypes I made has loadouts that are generally better suited for the map (eg: Keon King, linked above), among other settings. The Keon King is generally what I play on it, and it's the only 'Keon' gametype that is completely tuned.
A couple of things to consider; The overview of the map gives the impression that there is a ridiculously long LoS On the cliff-side of the map. That could be problematic; it looks like it spans the whole map. I noticed a lot of XL bridges and other objects that cause framerate drop. Is the framerate an issue on this map, especially considering the falcons continuously dropping, with their fire and everything? Lastly, I really like the idea of falling falcons as dynamic cover, it's really creative. But can they splatter people playing on this map? Cause that'd get a little irritating if it were true. Anyway, I'll give this a dl and give you more feedback at a later date.
The map actually uses very few objects and there is absolutely no framerate (although a friend of mine gets worked up about that sort of thing all the time and I tell him not to because I've played all of his maps that have supposedly had a drop and not seen any noticeable change). Anyhow, there is no framerate issue at all, so not to worry if that bugs you. As far as the long sightline- as I said, it's interrupted by the falling falcons which always change positions so the cover is constantly different. Lastly, you think the falcons would kill people when they fall. I've only seen it happen twice and I've played this map about 10 or 11 times already. You think it'd be irritating, but keep in mind, I didn't design it to be played by hardcore people who can't stand random little hilarious moments (the two times someone did get crushed we great fun, having a shootout with somebody only to have a massive fireball smack them on the head out of nowhere). It doesn't happen very often and when it does everyone laughs. [br][/br]Edited by merge: I wish they had considered this when they put Hemorrhage into Team Snipers
Although you say getting hit in the head with a fireball would be fun (and I totally agree with you btw), you posted this map in competitive. You will get people saying it ruins the map and they'll never play it again. And true that about hemorrhage...almost as bad as infection on pinnacle...
Well then hopefully it acts as a political statement that people need to loosen up and stop being tryhards
Very creative location and great use of aesthetics. I'm also concerned that the dropping falcons would be a problem, causing lag and splatters.
Don't cause lag and I don't make my maps for morons who get upset over a hilarious splatter in the middle of a fight
Map looks amazing and has great Aesthetics! I personally love the idea of using the destroyed falcon as cover! I'll give it DL and let you know once I've had the chance to play on it!