Base Maze

[Flexio]

TBD_BASEMAZE

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This is an asymmetrical TBD map in the form of a maze. I couldn't use the name "Maze" though, because it was taken by a ball map that is not near a maze compared to this.
I wanted this map to be tough to find your way through the maze, but I also didn't want it to be super cramped. I think I found a good balance which allows each separate passageway about the same width as the tunnels in the top of Mayhem.

• Basemaze 1
  Image: http://i40.tinypic.com/30wpnc1.png
• Basemaze 2
  Image: http://i44.tinypic.com/30iwb5u.png

[RedLight]

Interesting! However, I fail to see two things.

First of all, where are the bases? Am I missing something here? Maybe this map was mean to be a maze only?

Secondly, unless I fail at looking at maps, I can't see any asymmetrical nature of these maps. Where is the axis of symmetry? Maybe I'm just looking at it the wrong way?

Anyway, thanks for your work and I'm excited to give these a shot when you post them.

[leggomyeggo]

Originally Posted by RedLight

Secondly, unless I fail at looking at maps, I can't see any asymmetrical nature of these maps. Where is the axis of symmetry? Maybe I'm just looking at it the wrong way?

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/asymmetrical

[tgleaf]

Are these race maps? Or actual tbd maps?

[Blue]

Ok, I like it, it's very smart. The thread says that every version is version 1. Also, TBD requires bombs and base.

Also, are you going to put stuff like shields, missiles, and walls at dead ends or what.

I think if you can pull this off, it could be some coop TBD or even MAYBE, MAYBE a new game mode. Good job kid.

[Flexio]

Originally Posted by RedLight

First of all, where are the bases? Am I missing something here? Maybe this map was mean to be a maze only?

I hadn't decided on the location of the objects yet.

Originally Posted by RedLight

Secondly, unless I fail at looking at maps, I can't see any asymmetrical nature of these maps. Where is the axis of symmetry? Maybe I'm just looking at it the wrong way?

There is no axis of symmetry. I designed so there wouldn't be.

Originally Posted by RedLight

Anyway, thanks for your work and I'm excited to give these a shot when you post them.

Thanks for your interest.

tgleaf Are these race maps? Or actual tbd maps?

Actual TBD

blue Also, are you going to put stuff like shields, missiles, and walls at dead ends or what.

Yes, powerups will be added, but not in excess.

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In other news, I have version 2 for 1 and 2.

[soccernamlak]

I think it is an interesting concept and look forward to seeing its progression.

The one issue I can see (especially visible in the second map) is ultimately wasted space in the center (i.e. the paths that lead nowhere).

The problem is that once people figure out the path, all the other paths are pointless to travel on (as they lead to dead ends). Hence, what you force is 1 single path between the bases with one single option for bombing; the choice of how to bomb (bottom, either sides, top) or even path/multiple paths with multiple bombs is not provided.

I guess my suggestion would be to keep the same style and idea of the maze, but work in an un-traditional maze-like two paths, maybe three, to get from base to base. Hence it forces teams to attack and defend multiple paths like in most TBD maps.

[Flexio]

Originally Posted by soccernamlak

The one issue I can see (especially visible in the second map) is ultimately wasted space in the center (i.e. the paths that lead nowhere).

The problem is that once people figure out the path, all the other paths are pointless to travel on (as they lead to dead ends). Hence, what you force is 1 single path between the bases with one single option for bombing; the choice of how to bomb (bottom, either sides, top) or even path/multiple paths with multiple bombs is not provided.

I guess my suggestion would be to keep the same style and idea of the maze, but work in an un-traditional maze-like two paths, maybe three, to get from base to base. Hence it forces teams to attack and defend multiple paths like in most TBD maps.

I see what you mean on BM2. What would you think of passageways in these places?

[Aki1024]

Originally Posted by Flexio

I see what you mean on BM2. What would you think of passageways in these places?

IMG

The distance for a red player to bomb a base for any route is 12 units longer then blue. 2 extra units to pick up a bomb, 8 units for red to get to their own base, and 2 for getting from blue bomb to red bomb that blue doesn't have to travel. Being asymmetrical, a few units is acceptable. Over 10% difference is not.

From spawn to bomb to opp base using middle route on 2nd map:
Red path 54 units
Blue path 42 units

[RedLight]

Originally Posted by leggomyeggo

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/asymmetrical

That's what happens when trying to post when almost falling asleep.

[soccernamlak]

Originally Posted by Aki1024

The distance for a red player to bomb a base for any route is 12 units longer then blue. 2 extra units to pick up a bomb, 8 units for red to get to their own base, and 2 for getting from blue bomb to red bomb that blue doesn't have to travel. Being asymmetrical, a few units is acceptable. Over 10% difference is not.

From spawn to bomb to opp base using middle route on 2nd map:
Red path 54 units
Blue path 42 units

Minus the issues with path differences, that's more like what I thought the map would be: multiple routes for carrying the bomb and for defense. It makes it a tad more multi-dimensional.

[Flexio]

Oops. I never bothered to count the units. :X I'll try and work something out by rearranging the bombs/spawns instead of the layout. Thanks for pointing that out.

[Flexio]

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