Super Mario World (Prototype version)
Creator: princeyoshi || First Published: 05/09/2016 || Players: 2 || Size: 35x28
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Comments:
princeyoshi (05/09/2016 06:35pm | Edited: 05/09/2016 06:54pm):
I am well aware that this map, at this point in time, looks very ugly; I'll fix that part later. For now lets just focus
on strategy and features...

First of all, I think OS has an offensive advantage over BM, however I also think BM has a defensive advantage
over OS. So while it slightly balances, I think Orange Star still has the upper hand. (Any advice to fix this would
be helpful.)

Secondly, the warp tiles go where Warp Pipes and Star Roads are. While they are ugly looking, they are
extremely helpful for moving units across the large map, and it also helps to partly prevent the units from
becoming a massive clutter and breaking the map.

The third thing I would like to point out is that the Water Factory, based on the Flooded Fortress, is only good for
Infantry and Mechs. While that may seem pointless at first, it actually works out alright for either side that
captures it. For Orange Star it will speed up the capture of Properties in the Twin Bridges area. For Blue Moon it
will be a major help if they want to capture the opposing HQ itself.

I think that covers everything I want to say beforehand. (Except that I think the Forest of Illusion needs more
properties...)
Jackie Milton (05/09/2016 09:49pm):
Hey. You figured it out. Cool beans.

-J.B.M.
(The "B" stands for "Beans")
liandry (05/10/2016 11:53am | Edited: 05/10/2016 11:54am):
I think OS has too much of an upper hand here. A quick glance of mine shows OS has:
-easier access to both com towers
-2 cities that BM can't contest. ever. (SW and that one accessible only by black (hole) tiles)

Who cares about defense when you're behind on funds lol then again it's probably for fun
More shortcuts for BM would be better for balance, however

Also, Jackie, leave some monikers (or whatever the hell they're called) for the rest of us, thanks.
Xmo5 (05/10/2016 12:54pm):
Hey man, there are plenty of these things to go around. No need to fight over 'em.

-X. C. 5.
(The "C" stands for "ah Crap, it looks like Jackie took all the good ones already")
princeyoshi (05/10/2016 03:07pm):
After collecting a bit of battle data, I figured out a few things that I think may improve the map:

1. Add warps tiles in Forest of Illusion. (Helps blue moon move a bit faster)
2. Add a Factory where the Forest Ghost House is located. (Helps Blue Moon gain some offense)
3. Make it so that the Forest of Illusion warp point isn't blocked by a single unit. (Prevents clogging made by
forcibly using the Twin Bridges route by opposing team)

Anyone else have anything to add?
liandry (05/10/2016 03:22pm):
4. Move that base away from the adjacent black tiles.
5. If you wanted to really use lab unita here, make it so OS has to fight to get the lab.
6.(this may wreck your idea, but) make every island section thingy whatever connected. or not. only if you want.
brickastley (05/11/2016 03:27pm):
I think BM needs serious boosting to be competitive. On our test game even after successfully
pulling off a super risky rush, I'm still behind on funds 14k to 9k, and OS has 2 com towers available
to BM's 1 com tower. BM also doesn't have a way to reasonably contest the northern properties, so if
each player gets what I would consider their 'fair share', OS would be ahead on funding 17k to 8k.



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