The X-Factor
Creator: Taz || First Published: 07/30/2008 || Players: 2 || Size: 19x17
Categories: B-Rank, Hall of Fame, Standard
Rating: 7.60 in 20 ratings
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Comments:
Taz (07/30/2008 04:52pm):
Updated version of the X-Factor. Updates: Map size reduced drastically; More exposed HQs;
a fourth base for each player; Now this should really be intense ;)
tst5381 (08/21/2008 09:47am | Edited: 08/21/2008 09:50am):
This map has STA problem. The two neutral bases are both near to the FTA counter. That
means BM will get both bases earlier, while OS will get only one tower which is difficult to
defend.
rast2 (08/31/2008 08:23pm):
He's right.
Taz (09/01/2008 11:56am):
He probably is right indeed, but I'd like to check how bad it is before fixing it.
Moreover, if I find any other glitch, I will also fix it. Right now I think I might add
two infantries, one for OS and one for BM, which would reach a forward base in two days.
Taz (09/13/2008 11:27am | Edited: 09/13/2008 11:29am):
FTA problem fixed. Hopefully. No problems found in the first playtest. The HQs are indeed
exposed, but this leads to fun games!

Hellraider (09/20/2008 04:17pm):
Can we use this map as the final map of the YOLT? I'd rather play here than on the one
which you chose. Also, what was the problem with the Com Towers?

Hellraider (09/20/2008 04:25pm):
Can we use this map as the final map of the YOLT? I'd rather play here than on the one
which you chose. Also, what was the problem with the Com Towers?

Taz (09/20/2008 06:13pm | Edited: 10/17/2008 11:45am):
I'd like to finish playtesting first, I made a few modifications (added reefs to improve
the readability of the map, ports to help BB motion and building, and I removed com towers
because I thought the game was a bit dominated by directs). It's fine now :)
benbever (10/17/2008 10:54am):
The map is great now :)
The four bases seem to work out, since it's a battle intense map.
Mattimus (09/25/2009 07:37pm):
looks fun, I think ill try it
xushu (12/22/2009 11:55pm):
This map is action-packed and very intense. I've played it many times now, and I love it.
10/10
walkerboh01 (02/03/2010 04:06pm):
^^^ what he said. 10/10, this is an awesome map.
Meta Rexy (02/08/2010 12:10am):
It's pretty interesting. :)
Base heavy, potential for huge fights, bad HQ placement forcing you to actually try and
defend the middle for the most part, it's pretty cool :)
9/10.
Black Mont-Blanc (06/16/2010 05:43am):
I never forget this map. But terrible stalemate.
walkerboh01 (03/07/2011 02:10am):
I think that you have to try in order to make this map stalemate. I've never had a stalemate
game on this map, and I've played it multiple times.
Nyvelion (03/11/2014 11:05am):
Where is the X? I don't see an X. Please add an X.
walkerboh01 (09/13/2021 04:20pm):
This map is in the Hall of Fame as one of the most influential standard competitive maps of its era (approx. 2007 - 2010).



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