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Hey everyone. People have been commenting pretty positively on my map so I figured I’d enter it here. Please let me know what you think!

Its a five point cp map in the same vein as granary or badlands. The maps basic layout is a U shape and the emphasis is generally on close quarters combat over varying heights. The skybox needs a bit of work and the middle point might be changed slightly in the next version, but as for that I’m relatively happy with the layout. I just need playtest feedback for what people think should be done to parts of the layout.

http://www.fpsbanana.com/maps/82300

Edit: Forgot to include some basic playstyle information. The middle point feels fairly similar to granary in that its a mad dash for the center. Unlike granary, the point is a bit lower down and scouts should be aware of the potential need to fall back when the big guns roll in. The second-fourth point is a raise platform surrounded by structures and doorways into the final area. The point can be attacked from two possible angles, as well as aerial jumps. The attacking team can utilize an upper pathway to get a view of the combat space before entering, though the defending team can use crates to get up there as well at the cost of some time. The structure to the side of the main point holds some medium health and ammo, meaning that the team on the point needs to retreat briefly for ammo, and must drop below to get health. The final point is a lowered section with some platforms surrounding it. The attacking team might need to clear the area from above before advancing and the defenders need to keep above in order to push the attackers back. There is an alternate path at the far side of the area, but again it costs time to utilize it as an exit and the attacking team can walk right in while the defenders are trying to exit.

The map is generally fairly close range with a variety of possible close range points. This might give the pyro a bit more playability in competitive matches, though it may lose some of that when trying to push for the middle. Spies have plenty of options as far as infiltration goes, and can be used on defense via the upper pathway to secure the middle point.

Well, I already know who won this contest! :) Well, I’m never going to make this deadline and compete against this.

Well, I love this map, it’s already in great shape and this contest should provide all the play testing you need to get this into final release form.

Also, did you add supports for the stair & platforms in the middle point?

had a single look at it and the map looks nice. only thing i saw without playing is that there are only few ammo packs. try to place a few more near the 5 cp’s. especially when fighting amongst the last one there is only the pack up on the room with the window

I thought one of the rules was it has to have rotational symmetry.

What’s wrong with reflectional symmetry? Have you played this map in a scrim?

I’d certainly put it above well and freight, let’s just say that.

That would only be true if the map were a simple U-shaped corridor. Speaking of same exact opportunities, what about the lamp on well or the tiny ledges on the pillars of granary point 2? Both only available on one side.

If your confident it has nil effect on the gameplay we can playtest it to verify that the map works as it is :)

I really suggest you give this map a shot, every time I play a pug on it I end up having a lot of fun.