ball_reef

[Nikon]

ball_reef

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V.1
Download V.1 Here

I know it's really open, but I'll probably make it shorter and add some more obstacles. Anyway, enjoy V.1


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V.2
Download V.2 Here

Changes: Added Starfish, reduced map height 150px's, Added and adjusted rocks, changed name color to white.


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V.2.1
Download V.2.1 Here

Changes: Added fish and plants

[Mt.Vesuvius]

looks really cool

[tgleaf]

That looks amazing. You've had, what, 5 days with your new tablet and you're making that?

Been afk a bit, but I may come back soon to try it out.

Edit: no shark peeking through?

[Nikon]

Originally Posted by tgleaf

That looks amazing. You've had, what, 5 days with your new tablet and you're making that?

Been afk a bit, but I may come back soon to try it out.

Edit: no shark peeking through?

Haha thanks tg, yeah I've been getting a lot better I think.

I've noticed!

Not yet, might add a couple starfish.

[Ribilla]

Originally Posted by Nikon

Not yet, might add a couple Russian Subs.

Please do.

[trendy11one]

Originally Posted by Ribilla

Please do.

I dont get it

In other news. How about get one great map to work instead of making loads of great projects?

[Nikon]

Originally Posted by trendy11one

I dont get it

In other news. How about get one great map to work instead of making loads of great projects?

I don't understand what you're trying to say, you're saying I should make one map work, but all my projects are great? ....

[Flexio]

Originally Posted by Nikon

I don't understand what you're trying to say, you're saying I should make one map work, but all my projects are great? ....

I think he is suggesting to focus on and stick to one map at a time, instead of just cranking them out.

On the topic of this map, it looks interesting and I might pop in the test server later and leave a comment.

[Nikon]

Originally Posted by Flexio

I think he is suggesting to focus on and stick to one map at a time, instead of just cranking them out.

On the topic of this map, it looks interesting and I might pop in the test server later and leave a comment.

I agree with him a little bit, but not really. Cause I can adjust all of them, if people are saying something is a problem, I get it fixed.

I'm really trying to get a whole refresh of the maps on ladder cause it needs one. It would be awesome if others would make new maps too.

[Aki1024]

When a map follows the general guidelines of the game type, it comes down to feedback to balance and make the game fun. With the number of players we have, limited further by the number that are willing to playtest new maps as a competitive game, means this feedback loop take a long time.

If you look back at plane park's thread, you will see that it wasn't completed in a few days. There are essays of the balance on the map, and many iterations over time. I see nothing wrong with what Nikon is doing.

At this rate, there could be a Nikon server shortly enough.

[trendy11one]

Originally Posted by Aki1024

When a map follows the general guidelines of the game type, it comes down to feedback to balance and make the game fun. With the number of players we have, limited further by the number that are willing to playtest new maps as a competitive game, means this feedback loop take a long time.

If you look back at plane park's thread, you will see that it wasn't completed in a few days. There are essays of the balance on the map, and many iterations over time. I see nothing wrong with what Nikon is doing.

At this rate, there could be a Nikon server shortly enough.

Well, this map made by Mandrad.

What im trying to say, that all your projects are great, they have something special, great graphics, but still almost every map thread is looks like 90% saying how cool graphics are and 10% gives real feedback.

Im not going to say, that you should stop making more maps, but i think, better to stick with 2-3 projects and work on them, push em. You called me on test your map only once and i was in ladder game, so i couldnt leave. Maybe perform more map tests by calling your friends? I dont mind to test your map, if you can contact me through Steam.

Your map ball_atmoshpere were great(from bomber fan to bomber fan), but was removed from ladder. I wish you could bring it to life with fixes, which need to this map become cometitive.

About pp, well that old map was made long time ago. And community were even more smaller(i guess) and different.

[Rainmaker]

Hey Nikon, as you said on Bladd svr; I would chop some 50px or so.
Here is it how I would do it:
(Sorry my photoshoping skills aren't so good :< )

[leggomyeggo]

Put the goals a little lower imo.

[Rainmaker]

I was trying to avoid direct shots, but yeah, maybe a lil lower

[Nikon]

Update!

Check top post

[trendy11one]

Originally Posted by Nikon

Update!

Check top post

What part of "NEED MORE FISH" you dont understand?

[soccernamlak]

First off:

1) Love the colors and graphics in this map. Superb. I think adding fish or reefs or other sea creatures would push it even higher in design.

2) There's still a good amount of open space near the goal, both on top and out away from it. Leaves room either for open shots or spamming

3) Ball movement was good on this map, although particularly focused on the bottom.

Keep it up Nikon; these maps are coming together nicely

[Nikon]

Update!

Check top post

Now with FISH!!

[soccernamlak]

Originally Posted by nikon

update!

check top post

now with fish!!

fish!!!!!!!

[Kaji]

It'd be way cooler if you added a Gyrados.

[[hlx] FatTristan]

This map is too wide. Make some of the rocks bigger and get rid of the crazy/easy long shots. I got an 80% win percentage here so I'm not really biased.

Edit: and no reason it can't be 100% symmetrical.

[[Y]]

bottom mid seems too open

perhaps replacing a couple of those rock nuggets with bigger/different objects

[General Gee]

Best one of the new bunch imo, only concern is that the small rock closest to spawn. Its nice to be able to spawn and then fly out in a straight line for a second without crashing into anything. Maybe move each every so slightly closer to the middle. You also have to slow down from spawn to get into the top passage, maybe thats a nice feature, I cant decide.

[CmdrNoval]

+1 Good map. Plays better than the TBD version.

The little rock next to spawn can be a hassle, depending on where you spawn in the pack...

Revised goals are perfect and the fishies are a nice touch.

[Gunstar 1]

+1 Great Map. Better graphics than most maps!