Iron Forge Passage V2
Creator: GorillaH || First Published: 07/22/2025 || Players: 2 || Size: 23x17
Categories: A-Rank, Global League, Live Play, Standard
Rating: 5.29 in 21 ratings
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Comments:
mapque5t (07/22/2025 01:07pm):
a good substitute for the deep run tram if youre up for pvp
GorillaH (07/22/2025 01:15pm):
Original version https://awbw.amarriner.com/prevmaps.php?maps_id=169913 updated with STD+ FTA counter
beefster (08/22/2025 03:49pm):
has kind of a limited high funds feel since you have a lot of extra funds in the early meaningful turns, but that comes at the cost
of starting up a bit slower.
Banjoey (08/28/2025 01:25pm):
There seems to be some FTA/STA issues with the map. Currently for games with players >1100ELO, player 2 has >60% win rate. Probably should be reconsidered from A-Rank
LooseLazuli (08/29/2025 09:27pm):
Any map where Max is the dominant Tier 2 pick is automatically an A Rank.

Also hey AWBW Discord! I'm sure I've been missed. :)
ShiningForce4 (09/08/2025 12:16pm):
Starting with no bases is bullshit. What if someone misclicks
ShiningForce4 (09/08/2025 12:17pm):
Why was this even approved
Player 2 has to wait 2 turns to build anything
Rutherford Gaming (09/09/2025 08:12pm | Edited: 09/09/2025 08:58pm):
Going to correct some of the comments here.

1. Max is almost always the best pick of Tier 2. It's not specific with this map; he's just a good CO. In fact, I actually think he is less dominant than usual here for a few reasons, namely the slow-push nature of the map, upper-middle income, and good airport which helps Eagle and especially Olaf. Converging in the center is also definitely viable here which is a good Eagle strategy.

2. Looking at pure win-rate is not reliable for diagnosing FTA/STA unless there is a lot of data, and even then it's still dubious. There does seem to be a slight lean towards player 2, so maybe it's worth looking into, but honestly 45-55 isn't even that alarming.

3. Just don't misclick. This FTA counter is well tested and used in several A-ranks.
ViridisViperz (12/03/2025 08:01pm):
This isn't FTA balancing this is just silligoosery. Just give the disadvantaged player an extra infantry, that's good enough.
Making both players start with nothing is a futile act which restricts gameplay.
ShinyDeagle (12/31/2025 02:51am):
That one Md. Tank Build as P1 O.O
Via Sophia (01/17/2026 10:42pm):
Don't like this one, was expecting a long grind for a map this large but P1 can just start with a neo and dominate the pace
before early capture game is even complete
COMMANDERWOLF (02/10/2026 04:46pm):
It a bad map for a balanced competitive map for global league. The problem remains on how many property can 1st player
can get vs how easily 2nd player can abuse its tempo with this fta set up. The map’s insensitive of capturing the center is too
great for 2nd player. It would be better to get rid of this 4 cities in the center but that is just the start of the can of worms.



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