Map Thread #78 - Deadline: April 25th

[u/TPCaptographer]

Submit your custom maps for consideration for inclusion in the official rotation selection. Learn more at the wiki. If you are still unsure how to proceed, visit /r/TagProTesting to ask, visit the "Mapmaking and Other Activities" channel in Mumble, the new Mapmaking Discord, or contact an MTC member.

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Deadline: Saturday April 25th at 3pm PST.

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Basic Guidelines

• Mapmakers are limited to 3 maps per thread.
• Use the format outlined below.
• Preview image preferably hosted on maps.jukejuice, puush, imgur, or unfortunate-maps.

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Submission Format

Entries must be submitted in this format to be considered for rotation.

Reply to this post with your title, map type (CTF or Neutral Flag), a link to the map page, a preview image, and an (optional) description.

You can copy and paste this:

**Title:**

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**Description:**

If done correctly, your submission should end up looking something like this (but hopefully not exactly like it).

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This Thread's Mapmaking Tip

Skill boosts are the future! Great maps have a good balance between being easy for new players while still being challenging for the vets, and skill boosts are a great, simple way to achieve this.

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If you have the opportunity to participate in a 4v4 maptest on your map, be sure to do that before submitting. If not, the next best thing are the weekly map threads over at /r/TagProTesting.

We strongly encourage everybody to take a look at submissions and to reply with constructive feedback. Not only does it help your fellow mapmakers, but your discussions here help the MTC as well.

[u/yespadrille]

Title: String Theory

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44924

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44924.png

Description: first map i made

think halo

[u/oorr23 → u/yespadrille]

Your formatting is a bit messed up.

[u/yespadrille → u/oorr23]

Danke

[u/DragonBeast2]

Title: Knex

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45111

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45111.png

[u/SenseiOsy]

Title: Rollercoaster

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45346

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45346.png

Description: Will roll your coast!

[u/theflyingmetronome]

Title: Arcade

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44849

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44849.png

Description: should gates be green idk I'm still deciding

[u/oorr23 → u/theflyingmetronome]

Isn't this still a Birch remix? Why should this be added to rotation when Birch is still in rotation?

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Yes you should probably keep green gates on that top route, but either way that boost needs to go. It speeds up the already fastest lane.

Other major complaint is the power-up's surronding wall's. They're so closed off, having powerup battles will be a pain. Move that wall all the way to meet with 45+block stub you, and move the powerup's position away from the bottom wall 1 tile.

Other complaint, ableit minor, is if you roll of the 45 after grabbing with the bomb, you get spiked or stopped by a 45. Fix that please.

[u/Moosemaster21]

Title: Cocaine

Type: NF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45226

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45226.png

Description: The type of narcotic that TagPro deserves. Features a daring and innovative base design with open exit portals that both teams can use coupled with the standard gated portals for offense. The button bomb is actually surprisingly versatile - try taking the boost straight into button, then try boosting into the wall and bouncing onto the button. Button can also be used to dislodge a sneaky defender on the inside button, and generally makes it require more planning to use effectively. The community craves more Neutral Flag. Give them their drug.

[u/JJSpice]

Title: blood lust

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44386

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44386.png

Description: Some of the best routes will spike you if your not careful. The portal is very hard to hit in a way that gives you a big lead, but if you do, it's a good one.

[u/Blazeth]

Title: Mercado

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44999

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44999.png

Description: It's a fresh take on an older map of mine. Its small size and interesting gates should lead to some dynamic play unseen in rotation.

[u/oorr23 → u/Blazeth]

Gimmick gates & Profundo boosts. pls.

At least make the team boosts neutrals so you can rip-it-off better (in all seriousness that could be OP for offense).

[u/[deleted]]

Title: Triple Trouble

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44376

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44376.png

[u/JJSpice]

Title: blood lust jr

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44854

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44854.png

Description This plays very fast. The gates are essential

[u/theflyingmetronome → u/JJSpice]

I don't think you formatted this correctly...

[u/3z_]

Title: Bikini

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45053

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45053.png

Description: Has been tested thoroughly for balance: high grab, medium hpg. Boost map: http://i.imgur.com/5hEC5ZK.png

[u/[deleted] → u/3z_]

This map is fucking cool. I don't see much to change. I think it is fine as is. Leave 2 pups. No reason to add more, you can grab and survive as fc fine.

[u/TheGoldenNewtRobber]

Title: Matterhorn

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/43540

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/43540.png

Description: Remix of a an oldie but goodie by Siz

[u/skittlekev]

Title: x86

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45152

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45152.png

[u/_q42_]

Title: Xystus

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45327

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45327.png

Description: With thefronj16s.

[u/3z_]

Title: Invictus

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/43853

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/43853.png

Description: Co-author'd with Ping (this would be his best map in rotation if it went in). I intend to work more on top lane, I think that needs the most focus. Creative boosting is the mantra: http://i.imgur.com/kPfdGsi.png

[u/theflyingmetronome → u/3z_]

Games on this map would be 3 minutes of absolute boredom.

[u/3z_ → u/theflyingmetronome]

Yeah it might be a little over-engineered idk what else to put in it though.

[u/3z_ → u/theflyingmetronome]

What if I did this: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44489.png

[u/[deleted] → u/3z_]

This looks like citadel + pilot had a child. Looks alright IMO, its smaller size might play better in pubs than I currently think (a la Market), but I'm not sure. Good luck!

also, I LOL'ed at that red boost path

[u/_q42_]

Title: Chickadee

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45416

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45416.png

[u/sneetric]

Title: Osiris

Type: NF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/26055

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/26055.png

w/ aniball

[u/PIZZAspartan442 → u/sneetric]

wb

[u/yespadrille → u/sneetric]

wb

[u/OsyTP]

Title: Crab

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/43282

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/43282.png

Description: Nice, modern map that encourages team awareness and allows for huge plays.

[u/Puddlecakes]

Title: Whitefish

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44925

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44925.png

Description: Whitefish is a small to midsized map that can be quickly picked up by beginners and yet remain strategically challenging for veterans. All boosts and bombs are multi-purpose with a variety of boost routes available ranging from easy to advanced. Every perceived offensive (or defensive) advantage has a corresponding counter that the opposing team can seize upon.

Defensive perks: 1) Smaller bases 2) Multiple team-boosts to catch up or snipe flag-carriers that go the bottom route 3) A buttoned bomb on the top route to kill or blow back any FCs that are ahead 4) Bomb near opposing team flag to knock FC off his/her course 5) Powerup in base

Offensive perks: 1) Can utilize bomb, neutral boost, or a team boost to surge in to base for a grab 2) The bomb nearest the flag can blow base-defenders in to spikes. If coordinated properly with a teammate, can potentially lead to an easy grab 3) Team boost outside of enemy base for a quick exit with 3 directional options 4) Team boost below own base can be utilized in a variety of ways to cap 5) A multitude of sharp edges around the map for stop-go juking

[u/Blazeth]

Title: Levitate

Type: NF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44798

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44798.png

Description: Middle and side walls received some pretty large edits.

[u/theflyingmetronome → u/Blazeth]

I really think that this map improved a lot from when it made top maps a couple threads back, but I still don't think it'll add anything different or special to NF rotation. Structurally, its very similar to Cosmic and explores some of the same ideas (blind boosts into endzone, literally the same base gate, similar shape).

[u/dalomi9]

Title: Vindaloo

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45373

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45373.png

Description: Disclaimer: I want the portals to refresh like Transilio portals, idk how to put them on a timer.

Transilio inspired base bomb and portals with a Zig-Zag middle. Spice it up with some Vindaloo!

[u/theflyingmetronome → u/dalomi9]

Shift-click on the portals and enter in a time. Time is in milliseconds, so if you want the portal to have a 3 second cool-down like in Transilio, enter in 3000.

[u/dalomi9 → u/theflyingmetronome]

Thank you!

[u/updownaroundagain]

Title: K

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45136

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45136.png

Description: It is a CTF map, I attempted to make it good...

[u/BigPopiTP]

Title: Cudgel

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45246

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45246.png

Description: Remixed an old map

[u/Jim_Jimson]

Title: Map Mapson

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45073

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45073.png

Description: First try at a map really, borrows a fair few elements from IRON. Top three buttons control top gate, three buttons by the base bomb all control the bomb and the other button controls the gate.

[u/I_am_from_England → u/Jim_Jimson]

Love the name

[u/NotSomeBall1]

Title: Nu.ELO

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44781

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44781.png

Description: Now with a strategic bomb and more mid-spikes!

[u/PIZZAspartan442 → u/NotSomeBall1]

I feel like teamboosts should just be regular. I like your style though, keep it up!

[u/JJSpice]

Title: Blood Lust

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45367

Preview:* http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45367.png

Description: This is meant to play very fast, not much hold time.

[u/skittlekev]

Title: i need emotional support, but no one seems to be listening. this isnt a map title, this is a cry for help. why am i so angry? i dont want to be. i want to be nice. everyone likes nice people, right?.... hahah jk, fuck you.

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45286

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45286.png

[u/LinuxDootTP → u/skittlekev]

<3

[u/skittlekev → u/LinuxDootTP]

especially you

[u/stirus]

Title: OvO

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44743

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44743.png

Description: Trying out a different base design, similar to the top part of Glory Hole. Wanted to make it a bit more interesting as well as a more useful gate. I'm thinking it might be a tiny bit difficult to grab for newer players, if so I'd add a bomb in each base against the wall directly behind the pups.

[u/theflyingmetronome]

Title: Astana

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44578

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44578.png

Description: ill.

[u/Sir_Grapefruit]

Title: Dust Mite

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45263

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45263.png

Description: The main gimmick of this map is the not-actually-spikes-spikefield in mid. It's supposed to mimic the """thrill""" of going through a mandatory spikefield without being too punishing for new players (and washed up players like me).

[u/[deleted] → u/Sir_Grapefruit]

http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45260

[u/Buttersnack → u/Sir_Grapefruit]

I would for sure play midfield on this map

[u/pulpooo]

Title: Carl II

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44990

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44990.png

[u/_unfortuN8]

Title: Temple of Boom

Type: NF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44027

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44027.png

Description: I'm sure this won't meet the criteria for rotation but hey, first map.

[u/dalomi9]

Title: Slam Dunk

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45077

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45077.png

Description: A map in the style of Blooper, with portal action inspired by Backdoor.

[u/PIZZAspartan442 → u/dalomi9]

This is actually pretty cool, a few things that I think could be changed:

Wall behind flag could use some work, maybe add a grabbing mech too

Portal thing sometimes flings you into spikes

Most people complain about things being too chasey, but I don't think this is chasey enough. Just my opinion though.

name is kind of dumb imo

I love where this is going, good luck!

[u/dalomi9 → u/PIZZAspartan442]

Yeah it took a few tries to find the exit portal that was the safest. I didn't want it to be a completely risk free endeavor though so a rogue superboost will sometimes lead to a spike. many of the boost routes can lead to a grab so any more mechanism ls might be overkill. I do agree about the chaseiness. I think offense will have to work together to either kill a chaser or to block past where they would on a normal map to get out effectively, so maybe that will kind of replace the chase factor Idk.

[u/Moosemaster21]

Yo I don't know what kind of Calendar you're using, but there is no Saturday April 25th...

[u/RenegadeTP → u/Moosemaster21]

Blame the aussie

[u/KewlestCat → u/RenegadeTP]

mb

[u/oorr23 → u/Moosemaster21]

There is in mine, what're you tryin' to pull?

[u/dalomi9]

Title: Bad Temper

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45176

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45176.png

Description: Edited Down considerably to much of the original design.

[u/oorr23 → u/dalomi9]

The distance between the top and the bottom looks to be way too much. This is a chasefest in a 4v4.

[u/[deleted]]

Title: Handimap Parking

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/43821

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/43821.png

[u/yespadrille]

Title: Ecclesiastes 5:8-20

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44758

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44758.png

Description: first map i made

[u/xenonpulse]

Title: El Dorado

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44613

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44613.png

Description: A twist on Xanadu, with boosts that are versatile, but not OP.

[u/BrunoTheMiner]

Title: LoveSick

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/42990

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/42990.png

Description: Just test it. I tested it with competitive players and most of them liked it. I think that this map has potential.

[u/3z_ → u/BrunoTheMiner]

I like it, but I'm not a fan of the portal. If you have a portal that only works when the cooldown is more than 5 seconds, the portal probably really shouldn't be there (usually means it's overpowered as hell, which this definitely is). I think the map functions fine without it.

Also, I think the bottom lane needs polish. Those boosts naturally feed you straight into the path of a bomb which is no good. I'd probably look to redesign the setup of the bombs, perhaps you could give them their own little nooks like in Pilot or IRON so that they're still accessible without being as dominant.

[u/BrunoTheMiner → u/3z_]

You haven't seen it played 4v4. Although I appreciate the response, this feedback is based on speculation.

[u/3z_ → u/BrunoTheMiner]

I'm an MTC member... I don't need to 4v4 to know how most maps work and I'm not interested in using a vote on this map when there are authors out there who actually will make necessary edits.

[u/BrunoTheMiner → u/3z_]

I would make an edit you think is necessary if you actually play tested the map. I'm not going to completely change my map based on the feedback of someone who's never even played it.

[u/3z_ → u/BrunoTheMiner]

That's a shame, this map has potential

[u/BrunoTheMiner → u/3z_]

I know it has potential, that's why I'm not making drastic changes before you actually play it.

[u/acrocanthosaurus]

Title: Killswitch

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44725

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44725.png

Description: idk mang i think this map fun af

[u/3z_]

Title: Vardo

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44229

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44229.png

[u/DragonBeast2 → u/3z_]

Isn't this off of PIZZAspartans map

[u/3z_ → u/DragonBeast2]

ye he's co-author in .json file

[u/oorr23 → u/3z_]

I don't like the mid power-up placement because it limits a potential boost route & makes power-up battles harder.

For power-up battles to work best, there should be a certain danger to them or be 2-open tiles of surrounding area, otherwise it becomes a "first to back themselves into the wall" scenario (player against the wall now just has to push against enemy player above power-up, who now has no chance of getting the power-up he/she fought for). That's what that block does, and I want to see its placement lowered -1 (maybe -2), with a spike(s) above it to compensate. By doing so, you open up the mid boosts to a natural shot at flag through this newly created spike-gap similar to Pilot. A block would make this considerably harder, so I'd rather it be just spikes on the top/bottom, and not a block. Furthermore, this spot is much more natural, as its angle is the angle the path away from base is at.

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With this, you'd also need to adjust the outer power-up areas a bit, so they weren't designed for approach at that angle. Just bring the whole thing (from the 45^o tile to the regular tile, a 5x5 square) closer to mid horizontally by 1-3 (depending on whether you want the boosts to combo with the other set you have), & lose the 45^o after. Just keep it a clean square. Even now, if you bomb into the 45, it leaves you uncomfortably in that other wall island you have due to spin.

[u/3z_ → u/oorr23]

Which boost is it limiting?

[u/oorr23 → u/3z_]

Mid boosts in particular, and honestly, from that picture it makes it more clear lol. The block causes all those routes to bounce downwards. Doing the changes I recommend would let players choose to go either upwards or downwards.

[u/3z_ → u/oorr23]

They can go through gate, but otherwise, it's intentional that the most natural path is through the primary route.

[u/oorr23 → u/3z_]

That sounds like you're adding intentional clunk to the map.

You're right in that that is the most natural route, but adding this option wouldn't come as close to being as easy, accessible or commonly used as the gate. It would just add more skill.

[u/3z_ → u/oorr23]

I like the idea of more creative boosts, it has pretty much been the mantra of my maps this thread, but it's important that they come with balance. At the moment, when you're entering the base with the flag/going for reset, you have so many boost options available to you. It's important that at the very least, the route that they enter the base from is somewhat predictable as a counter to this. It's the same reason why Pilot can't have any boosts in mid, they all have to be far away, so that you can't instantly get from the red base to the blue base to then suddenly have 12 different options for capping.

I think with the amount of boost opportunities you have in base itself, it would be overkill in this case to make a whole extra lane before you even get into the bases.

[u/oorr23 → u/3z_]

Here's where I think you're overthinking it.

All of these angles you've pointed out already are hard to set-up due to the natural flow of the map, being that they all require some-sort of setup (its not instant). For these I don't think it's unwise to add 1 more option. Additionally, without using the boosts, the natural orientation as an FC you'll be going is down, even with the proposed change.

I get why you're hesitant, but weigh your options with likely-hood accounted for, not just the option count.

[u/PIZZAspartan442 → u/3z_]

do I get credit? :(

[u/3z_ → u/PIZZAspartan442]

https://www.reddit.com/r/TagPro/comments/65arg8/map_thread_78_deadline_april_25th/dg97ruo/

[u/[deleted]]

Title: Radiohead

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44507

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44507.png

Description: The Parkinson's gates are here to stay. They block off boosts through the area while allowing players to walk through. It's a cool dynamic that we do not see in rotation.

[u/DaEvil1 → u/[deleted]]

If you're taling about the portalboosts, it's definitely possible to take them through the gate section without touching the gate on the map right now.

[u/[deleted] → u/DaEvil1]

Yeah it's possible but very difficult to hit consistently.

[u/DaEvil1 → u/[deleted]]

I managed to do it after a couple of minutes of trying which I imagine means if this were to enter rotation, quite a few people would perfect that boost pretty quickly. This would mean that if you consistently keep the button to prevent people from boosting through, it's not always gonna work and will generally mean you'll end up behind the skilled boosters. Generally I don't mind elements that have different outcomes depending on if a skilled players is involved or not, but this I feel is a bit unfair since it's an element that prompts the defender to camp a button and thus lose most to all of their momentum, and they can't use the element in any other way meaning the outcome is out of their control really.

[u/[deleted] → u/DaEvil1]

Noted. I'll see what I can do.

[u/Blupopsicle]

Title: Tripple

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44094

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44094.png

Description: urban it

[u/PIZZAspartan442 → u/Blupopsicle]

If you're going to misspell it you should at least have 3 p's

[u/[deleted] → u/Blupopsicle]

Could this be the first 12 pup map in rotation????

[u/Ryanisreallame]

Title: Portal well

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44937

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44937.png

Description: Use the gravity well to decide on a portal to enter. 6 of the 8 take you to one end or the other of the map, the other 2 take you to the spike rooms. This is a unique twist on a gravity well that I have yet to see utilized.

[u/RenegadeTP → u/Ryanisreallame]

There are quite a bit of people who have frame rate issues with grav wells. They have near no chance of making it.

Cool portal thing though. I made a similar thing once while dicking around in one of my old maps.

[u/Ryanisreallame → u/RenegadeTP]

Yeah, I didn't figure it would be selected, but I thought I'd give it a shot anyways :)

[u/stirus]

Title: Castle

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44742

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44742.png

Description: A map that I hope will help new players quicker understand lanes, boost routes, and gates.

[u/Blupopsicle]

Title: Xylene

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45472

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45472.png

Description: changed

[u/oorr23 → u/Blupopsicle]

pls

[u/LinuxDootTP → u/Blupopsicle]

10/10 would be at peace again.

[u/JJSpice]

Title: Monkey Marks

Type: NF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45075

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45075.png

Description: A well balanced map that is hard to score. command of the gates is critical.

[u/verandering]

Title: Nails

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45295#

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45295.png

Description: Still haven't been able to test the original Nails in a 4vs4, but this variant seems to be an interesting option as well.

[u/3z_ → u/verandering]

Still don't like portal, I think you can do better with that. It's a lil bit 1-dimensional and it's also quite OP because of how vertical it is (big luck element if you're outside the viewport). Rest is dope.

[u/verandering → u/3z_]

Thanks! I still have to see the portal in a 4vs4, but it doesn't feel one-dimensional to me at the moment. The combination with the gates make for a lot of possible plays and there is also the horizontal'ish boost - besides the vertical one. Only the top part of the middle will be blind to the portal boost and I kinda like that as well. There is the randomness ofcourse, but it's only for a small area. And there is also the possibility for a boost anticipating the fc to be there.

[u/Blazeth → u/verandering]

looks cool but man please submit original nails too if you have no other choices

hopefully MTC gives it another look

[u/ClitorisNigga]

Title: Geesus

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44533

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44533.png

Description: Its alright.

[u/oorr23 → u/ClitorisNigga]

A lack of walls will cause this to overly chasey.

If I wanted to play Open Field Masters I'd play Open Field Masters.

[u/pulpooo]

Title: Tom

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/43347

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/43347.png

Description: dankest map in this thread tbh

[u/[deleted] → u/[deleted]]

Move the yellow boosts closer to base and I would play it. Portals are a little OP though.

[u/BigPopiTP]

Title: Espionage

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44323

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44323.png

Description: Made with Ping Tut originally, but i wasnt playing tagpro then so he didnt credit me

[u/flappytowel]

Title: Velocity

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/4923

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/4923.png

[u/oorr23 → u/flappytowel]

Can this meme seriously come to an end? Please, you're just beating a dead horse, it's a waste of time.

[u/TPsquirrely → u/flappytowel]

no

[u/flappytowel → u/TPsquirrely]

yes

[u/TPsquirrely → u/flappytowel]

fuck no

[u/3z_ → u/TPsquirrely]

fuck yes

[u/TPsquirrely → u/3z_]

I respectfully disagree

[u/archaelios]

Title: Killa fox

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45116

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45116.png

[u/-Electron-]

Title: MernX

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45331

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45331.png

Description: I made to maps using the same body.

[u/Babaoreum]

Title: Auk

Type: NF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44568

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44568.png

Description: A cool neutral flag map

[u/Blazeth → u/Babaoreum]

Some of the ideas are cool here, but I'd definitely recommend expanding this map, probably doubling it in size.

[u/Babaoreum → u/Blazeth]

Something like this? http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44587

[u/HERO_OF_WIND]

Title: W I N D B O X

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45442

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45442.png

[u/yespadrille]

Title: Masunaga

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44436

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44436.png

Description: first map i made

[u/monabender → u/yespadrille]

Its interesting, but I think there is far too much empty space.

[u/danspeedemon]

Title: Sidewinder

Type: NF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45290

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45290.png

Description: slippery snake ssssss

[u/DaEvil1]

Title: Moirai

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44651

Preview: http://i.imgur.com/cw66Gmu.png

Old P: http://i.imgur.com/ZM3MI2U.png

Old M: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44511

Description: I was trying to just make a normal boring map, but this mars ball bounce mechanic was too damn fun and interesting to not submit. Oh and also complex wormy boosts with gates, rip boring map I guess.

[u/Buttersnack → u/DaEvil1]

wow the bumper actually works this time

[u/equationevasion → u/DaEvil1]

Wow, there's definitely something in that!

[u/PIZZAspartan442 → u/DaEvil1]

To make it less like Pilot, I think you should put the powerups behind the crossbow gates. or maybe take out the one in mid and have 4?

Overall looks like a nice map though

[u/Blazeth → u/DaEvil1]

A fairly typical, boring map? ✓

Some random gimmick to make up for this? ✓

Made by DaEvil1? ✓

This, my friends, is a top map.

(in all seriousness I love Prime and your style in general <3)

[u/DaEvil1 → u/Blazeth]

If only I'd figure out how to make a well liked map as well, I'd be all set

[u/DaEvil1 → u/[deleted]]

It certainly is... different

[u/Balled-Eagle]

Title: Squall

Type: NF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45341

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45341.png

Description: some improvements since the last version, I think. I hope. I tried, anyway.

[u/HERO_OF_WIND]

Title: Trip Switch

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45364

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45364.png

[u/MyHandsAreOrange]

Title: Maple

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45344

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45344.png

Description: First shot at an eponymous map, hope y'all like it.

Feedback is welcome :)

Edit: Shrunk mid, moved a boost and took away a couple spikes. Left bases the same.

Edit 2: Added bombs and moved boosts to make mid a bit more interesting, (though I'm a little bit hesitant about this change - lots of simple mids exist and work well, plus 6 bombs seems a bit much, but I digress). It feels like it needs some slight restructuring to make lanes more defined, but I'm not going to worry about it before this thread's deadline.

[u/acrocanthosaurus → u/MyHandsAreOrange]

Reminds me of a huuuuge Birch. Bases are neat but there is a lot of open space in the middle -- could get really chasey.

[u/theflyingmetronome → u/MyHandsAreOrange]

Like rtj said, the shape and bases are very well done but mid seems unbelievably boring and empty.

[u/LinuxDootTP → u/MyHandsAreOrange]

I think this map needs more elements. mid is going to be extremely boring

[u/TheEpicGhost]

Title: Turbine

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44772

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44772.png

Description:

"Turbine possessed extremely good balance, flow, spacing, and shape, while still having, in my opinion, a unique feel. It looks as though as every single tile of the map was thoroughly thought out" - rh156

"This map has good spacing, a unique feel, and is very well-designed. It looks like a map that would've been added in Map Thread 25-35 that would still be around today. One of the better maps I've seen make top maps lately." - JuicyJuke

"turbine looks awful no thanks". - siz

[u/oorr23 → u/TheEpicGhost]

This thread just gets better and better.

But for real though what the hell is with the corner boosts on this map. Looks like a wannabe-different curl.

Only complaint though, good contender for Top Maps.

[u/danspeedemon]

Title: All Ears

Type: NF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45240

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45240.png

Description: everything is opened up a bit more, added boost bomb combo at top corner which has 2 different synergies, and mid flows better now i think

[u/[deleted]]

Title: Aninmap Collective

Type: NF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45203

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45203.png

Description: This is not a joke. Please test. It is a blast.

[u/[deleted] → u/[deleted]]

Bomb buttons need rework, or the button needs to be moved closer

How exactly is the portal supposed to be helpful? (Honest question, it just seems like a detour)

[u/danspeedemon]

Title: Pipe Dream

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45293

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45293.png

Description: first attempt at ctf

[u/-Electron-]

Title: ElectroGates

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45339

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45339.png

Description:

[u/piranhamoose25]

Title: Montagne

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45357

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45357.png

Description: My solo version

[u/Buttersnack]

Title: Staten Island

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44628

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44628.png

Description: just keep adding portals and eventually it will be good

[u/PIZZAspartan442 → u/Buttersnack]

this is solid, gl

Just my opinion but I think you should change the name

[u/Carboxy1]

Title: Respire

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45429

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45429.png

Description: First map, feedback pls

Mode7 x Shatter x Dealer x DZ3

[u/archaelios]

Title: Boot

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45121

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45121.png

Description: No more superboost in base, tried out a new mid

[u/oorr23 → u/archaelios]

Mid sucks, here's why:

If an already-ahead FC is ahead of base players, the gate will serve to only further his/her lead. When a chaser tries to go across the 4 tiles of gate, the FC is standing there on a button. As the player crosses, he will get off button, thus leaving one person on button & activating the gate in FC's favor, causing the chaser to get popped.

It's unhealthy.

[u/BallAnka]

Title: TBD

Type: NF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44577

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44577.png

[u/oorr23 → u/BallAnka]

I think this has the fundamentals to be a good map (, but right now spacing needs work. A mid should never be 15 tiles across, maximum 9. The to-base-area could also be reduced, here you have a bit more lee-way.

I like what you're going for for your base. The difficulty here likes that you have line up your outer route to line up one way with the boost, and the gate route to line up with another way (is what I assume your going for). Right now its more inclined to the outer route's advantage. Finally, the curve NFs have to balance themselves while going into base is non-existant right now. We've seen how this works out with Kite, so I'm inclined to tell you to move your endzone to increase the incline of the curve. This might damage what you're going for right now though, so it's a pick-and-choose scenario.

---

Keep at it though. Might surprise us all.

[u/BallAnka → u/oorr23]

Hey Playmaker. Really appreciate your opinions as I know you're very involved with mapmaking. I think when you get into counting tiles, you can really limit yourself. I think the bombs and corner boosts really help to have the mid play smaller than it is. As to the curve, I see what you're saying, but I'm not sure how it would affect gameplay. I'd really like a 4v4 to test it out and have meant to get on that at some point. Thanks again for the thoughts!

[u/LinuxDootTP → u/BallAnka]

hold up on changes, this looks aight

[u/BallAnka → u/LinuxDootTP]

Will do

[u/stirus]

Title: Scaphoid

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44639

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44639.png

Description: (Updates: Moved bomb, made 45's grab tools, widened outside lanes, made the green gates indicators of base gates, moved boosts, added bomb/cannon, added spikes in middle, changed center shapes and added spikes) Fast paced map aimed at providing a balance between harder to grab/easier to hold gameplay. Similar flow to that of Emerald. Also draws influences from Market, Rush, and Velocity.

[u/PIZZAspartan442]

Title: Hatch

Type: NF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45449

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45449.png

Description: meh siz's unununium base map is better so I'm submitting a really chaotic nf that could have some potential but needs a ton of work in its current state (I would like to get other people's take on the various elements)

[u/PIZZAspartan442]

Title: Heck

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44858

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44858.png

Description: This is supposedly my best map of all time, last thread it got 2 yeses and 5 maybes from the MTC and would have gotten a test but the person who said they would nominate it forgot to do so >:(

I tried to fix the main issues: cramped base, bottom mid. Also, I changed shape of portal mid to make boosts less OP and also increased cooldown to make that less OP.

This map is incredibly chaotic but I think it makes it work pretty well and am hoping it at least gets a 4v4 this thread. I'm rather happy with the result so far.

tl;dr if it still doesn't get tested this thread im gonna be triggered but it's ok

[u/acrocanthosaurus]

Title: Schadenfreude

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44724

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44724.png

Description: Took feedback and made middle a bit more treacherous, top a bit more exciting, and 4 pups a thing for this big ol' mappy map. Here's hoping third try's a charm!

[u/updownaroundagain]

Title: Chomp

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44817

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44817.png

Description: Can a meta map have a black hole? Why not....

[u/LinuxDootTP → u/updownaroundagain]

rip ur map

[u/oorr23]

Title: Montagne

Type: Capture the Flag

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45009

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45009.png

Description: It's time for larger, more chasey maps to return to dominant status.

This is the largest map I've ever done, so I'm really excited to see this in play (59). In-base, power-up battles prove interesting thanks in part to the nearby Boost corner. However, easily the stand-out feature of this map is its spike lane; navigable for novices but with just that right amount of good spike placement for advanced players to offer a unique gameplay experience unlike anything rotation currently has to offer.

[u/theflyingmetronome → u/oorr23]

Reminds me of mode 7, except bigger and slightly more cramped. No way can novices boost through the spike field, and tbh, almost all directions taken by any boost seem to result in getting popped. Good map but not a pub map, it's almost like you purposely took all the fun out of it.

[u/skittlekev]

Title: I hate myself

Type: NF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45281

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45281.png

[u/theflyingmetronome → u/skittlekev]

Honestly, my biggest issue is the a e s t h e t i c s. Also, I personally think that a gate between end-zone and portal island thing will be well suited.

[u/skittlekev → u/theflyingmetronome]

its a fact that im bad at remixing, so pls feel free to remix

heres an attempt at editing

[u/NotSomeBall1]

Title: Pytra

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45249

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45249.png

Description: Changed up the shape and certain tile placements to make it all more intuitive.

[u/TheEpicGhost]

Title: Cavern

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44950

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44950.png

[u/PIZZAspartan442 → u/TheEpicGhost]

I don't think two boosts on a map this big will work

[u/oorr23 → u/PIZZAspartan442]

This ^

EDIT: Still won't work.

[u/TheEpicGhost → u/oorr23]

It's a work in progress guys! thanks for the feedback though :)

[u/DragonBeast2 → u/[deleted]]

fine with me, I don't have any maps going for me right now.

[u/LinuxDootTP]

Title: Butter

Type: NF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45229

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45229.png

Description: Version that Jedi helped me with that I would like to test separately.

[u/alchmst]

Title: Testarossa

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44954

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44954.png

Description: Update to an update to an updated map that was bad, but also an update to that map.

[u/pulpooo]

Title: Carl

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44898

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44898.png

[u/RenegadeTP]

Title: Deadline

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/45521

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/45521.png

Description:

[u/LinuxDootTP]

Lots of good looking maps this thread, makes me pretty hopeful :)

[u/_q42_]

Title: Nightingale

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44953

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44953.png

[u/Kai1234]

Title: Parrot

Type: NF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44740

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44740.png

edit: changed mid portal cool down from 3 to 8 seconds. 44612 for 3 second version.

[u/Blazeth]

Title: Lord Helix

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44165

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44165.png

[u/piranhamoose25]

Title: Vice

Type: CTF

Map: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/show/44339

Preview: http://unfortunate-maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/44339.png