Fanaticism

Gametypes Supported: Slayer, CTF (symmetric or asymmetric), KotH, One Bomb, Neutral Bomb
Recommended Players: 4-8
Map Author: Squiiddish! Whoo!


So, I was workin on a competitive map a couple weeks ago. I got it basically finished, and then made a discovery. COULD NOT PLACE ITEM. TOO MANY ON MAP.

oh blam.

So I go to this Forging 101 and look at how to break this. Unfortunately, this glitch doesn't work unless you're a mod or something (or maybe I'm just dumb), because I couldn't break the stupid limit. So I give up hope. I'm sticking this here so maybe somebody will help me get this glitch to work so I can finish that map =)

ANYWAY, on to this one. I decided I was gonna do the impossible. I was gonna take a map NOBODY likes to play on and make it playable. I was gonna make this map enjoyable, and still fit for most of the gametypes people actually play.

What map did I choose?


Yep. The doomhole that is Epitaph.


Fanaticism is an entirely asymmetrical map, built to work with basically every gametype under the sun. I have devised countless ways around the fact that this map has no immovable objects (and basically no cool objects AT ALL) and still managed to forge a very balanced and exciting map.

One of the most unique features of this map is the usage of the symmetry options. The map is ENTIRELY different when you switch it from CTF to One Flag.
-Asymmetric gametypes are player from the little lift right up the middle to the big lift, with the objective being on that little floating platform. However, most ways up to the lift have been blocked. Both entrances on ground level are sealed off, and the two mini-lifts that carry you up top have been stopped with teleporters. The only way up to the lift is to come in from the second level outside, and go down the walkways to the upper level of the lift.
-Symmetric games are played completely perpendicular to this: straight across from one wing to the other. Both teams spawn on ground level, right across from each other. On objective gametypes, the objectives are on the ledges above you. This leads to a close-quarters, hectic game. The power weapons are located at each end of the map, requiring you to go out of your way to find them.

The weapon list changes completely when you swap gametypes. Here is a complete weapon list for the map (weapons on symmetric only are green, asymmetric are orange.)

Assault Rifle x 2
Battle Rifle x 5
SMG x 3
Spiker x 2
Magnum x 1
Plasma Pistol x 1
Plasma Rifle x 1
Mauler x 1
Assault Rifle x 3
Battle Rifle x 2
Gravity Hammer x 1
Fuel Rod Cannon x 1
Carbine x 1
Battle Rifle x 9
Shotgun x 1
Sniper x 1
Needler x 2
Bruteshot x 1
Energy Sword x 1
Plasma Turret x 1
Mauler x 1
Machine Gun Turret (inoperable) x 1

Frags x 12
Plasmas x 7
Regenerator x 1
Power Drain x 1
Flare x 1
Overshield x 1
Bubbleshield x 1
Trip Mine x 1
Deployable Cover x 2
Active Camo x 1

And now, before you all die of boredom, here be pics!

Overview of the Defender Base


Attacker Base


I added a mancannon system to the Attacker side in Asymmetric games. It launches you to about the middle of the map. You walk into the grav lift here:


And come flying out here (grab the sword!):

You land about smack in the middle

Middle (neutral) base:

(shown Asymmetric. In Symmetric, there is no turret or Dep. Cover, only an Overshield)

ACSHUN SHOTZX!!!!11!eleven

o i did not c u thar


RUNRUNRUNRUNRUN!!!!


Get noscoped!


That's how we do stealth in Idaho


I hate nades. So much.


You have to rush one of these walkways to reach the lift


LOL! Notice me with the flag up top XD


Mauler>Sword


This will not end well.


Give credit where credit is due. That was a helluva snipe.




And that be all. I have played this map with a lot of my friends who have sworn blood oaths to kill the maker of Epitaph, and they all agreed that this map is a lot of fun to play. I believe I have saved the developer doomhole that is Epitaph.

Unfortunately, there is no salvation for Isolation. That map just sucks.

BUT I WILL TRY! Maybe. I dunno. That map really sucks XD

Download FANATICISM here!
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There's a lot to be done with the old maps, really. For one, I think destructible bases are HILARIOUS! Throw in a gravity hammer and these maps can be the funniest things you've ever seen. The bruteshot serves that exact purpose: mid-range counter to the defender's Plasma Cannon and to fix the "problem" of how entrenched their base is. Use it well =)

Thanks for the feedback guys

 

1- The platform won't really wiggle in objective games, the flag spawn/bomb plant point keep it held down. In slayer or KotH it still shakes though

2- The machine gun turret is inoperable. The only thing you can do with it is break it off and carry it around. The Plasma Cannon can only fire at the attacker's base, and they have a lot of cover. In all my testing, nobody has ever been killed by the Plasma Cannon while it was still attached. Also, it is angled slightly upward. This means that the turrets firing arc doesn't even include the middle base, it can't aim low enough. Trust me, neither turret is overpowering at all. And plus, both are only avaliable in asymmetric gametypes

 

Thanks! I put a lot of time into designing this map, and completely changed the flow.

I forgot to mention, in asymmetric gametypes there are two-way teleporters outside, about halfway down the map. they can send you quickly from one side of the map to the other, for surprise attacks!

 

Longer than you would think, but mostly because the map went through a lot of variations. It didn't take as long as most Foundry maps would, simply because there isn't any interlocking or geomerging to be done. Most of my time was spent fiddling with the bases and placing good weapon and player spawns. All in all, there's probably about 10-12 hours of work in here.