Hysteria
Creator: lazernerd || First Published: 02/06/2013 || Players: 2 || Size: 20x20
Categories: B-Rank, Standard
Rating: 9.00 in 5 ratings
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Comments:
lazernerd (02/06/2013 06:50pm):
Back to map making after a long hiatus. I enjoyed the style of my previous river based maps, so I
took that design and rolled with it.
Mori2 (02/06/2013 06:56pm):
I like the layout a lot, but I don't think this map needs four bases. Three would be great, but a
bigger issue is how easy it is to recon rush and deny early base capture.

I'd recommend maybe removing a single base from each side, and definitely consider getting rid
of some of the roads to make recon rushing more difficult. Good layout though.
lazernerd (02/06/2013 07:12pm):
The roads are staying as they are part of the aesthetic, but I made some changes with base
counts and placement.
Xmo5 (02/06/2013 08:16pm):
Of course mori suggests 3 bases :P But I agree, 3 bases is enough for this map and with all the roads, putting
them close to the center wouldn't be too good so I think I like them as they are.

One thing I would do is add something worth fighting over; there's nothing in between the two armies but some
scattered cities. Maybe add a tower for each side that's contested but not too easy to rush and steal at the
beginning. Another option might be an airport for each side with similar type placement, but maybe closer to the
corners so they don't disrupt the battle in the center too much. Just some suggestions.
Mori2 (02/06/2013 09:26pm):
The layout is probably fine. I wouldn't move the base back that far, but of course it's not my
map, I can only make suggestions and stuff. I recommended the 3 base layout since the map
has some really interesting design in chokey and wide areas, and 4 bases worth of infantry
and no airports would probably not do the layout justice.

You have some good stuff here, hope you make more in the future.
blozzee (02/07/2013 03:07am | Edited: 02/07/2013 03:10am):
looks good but too bad there's no com tower, also I'd prefer add airport to break the
stalemate in the mid/end game.
lazernerd (02/07/2013 08:11am):
Added airports in the corners based on popular appeal.
xushu (02/07/2013 11:59am):
Hmm, the HQs are a little too easy to defend in my opinion, seeing that they are located 4-5
squares of two bases. I would like to see them a bit more exposed to allow for capture threats.
Otherwise, I think it looks really good, considering it is a road-heavy map. Go Koal~ ^_~
Xmo5 (02/07/2013 11:59am | Edited: 02/07/2013 12:03pm):
I'd be tempted to put the BM infantry on the other base. Its not really a big deal, but
the top left airport is slightly closer to OS and the infantry makes it too easy to rush I
think. At least if it's switched BM starts closer to the airport I would expect them to
get anyway. Like I said, not really a big deal and other than that I like it, its a good
change.
Mori2 (02/07/2013 12:42pm):
Yeah, the airports are a bit contested.
xushu (02/07/2013 01:30pm):
Ah, yes, I forgot about recon rushing here... the airports will have to be closer to the bases to
counter that.
lazernerd (09/01/2013 10:06pm | Edited: 10/23/2013 12:08pm):
Balance Update
1. Move positions of HQ's, bases, and airports to the sides.
Bamboozle (09/08/2017 11:42pm):
Just wanna say this map's aesthetic is amazing.
lazernerd (01/14/2018 09:24am | Edited: 01/14/2018 09:25am):
Thanks!



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