Iron Forge Passage V2
Creator: GorillaH || First Published: 07/22/2025 || Players: 2 || Size: 23x17
Categories: A-Rank, Global League, Live Play, Standard
Rating: 6.15 in 13 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.



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