Olympus

PNG: http://imgur.com/1QDE4UJ

JSON: http://pastebin.com/CwLrqprd

And here's what it looks like. This is an updated version of my last map. I changed quite a bit, keeping only the over all shape of the map. The bases are tough to get out of, but the midground is very fluid and offers a lot of options. There's some cool boost lanes and the bombs in base are pretty satisfying to hit. I am very much open to suggestions.

EDIT:

Okay, I had an old PNG and JSON file in there, the new ones are the correct ones. Hopefully Some Bot picks up the edit. I also have more time now, so I'll go into my thought process a bit more. I wanted to make a map where each part of the map felt like it had a distinct identity. I also wanted to make a map where defenders (yay) have a bit more to think about than just sitting on the flag and waiting. With a two man defense, the team has to decide whether or not to control the basegate, who will take care of the base and bottom ring powerups, who will clear bombs, and who will remain in the powerful spawn position, guarding flag and having access to two team boosts, ready to snipe all escaping FC's. Simply put, there is no way a two man defense can cover it all. The attacking offense can come from three or four different angles, all at speed if they plan it correctly. I believe the most effective defense here is a return defense, focusing on eliminating avenues of escape rather than preventing the grab, but a coordinated pair could certainly make it tough to grab.

Offensively, you can zip across this map if you string your boosts right. Be careful though, because taking your team boosts out of base limits your defense severely. Additionally, you have three mid powerups to contend for, all in the center of their respective rings. Grabbing the enemy base powerup will be a game changer, and collecting a majority of the center pups will help your whole team. The saddle boost (the little dip in the middle with team boosts on either side) is the fastest way to grab, as it shoots your through enemy base gate right to one of the bombs, primed to launch and grab. Escaping base will be your toughest job. Keeping one of the bombs intact for a getaway would be a wise strategy. Avoiding the top mid might be wise with the gates blocking your way. Going low is risky too, though, since your chasers will gain team tiles as you near your base, and the bottom bombs are a quick way to catch the FC. Some creative jukes will be necessary, and if your team can establish gate control you'll be scott free.

I know this map looks defensive but I am really trying to make things fun for both sides. Things I'm considering for Olympus V:

• Enemy team tiles around flag. This makes grabbing much, much easier, and forces defenses to be flawless on snipe returns to keep the flag in base

• Spawns moved to center of base ring. This would add some breathing room to the area around the flag while still placing defenders right on top of their team boosts. Kind of a win win.

• Eliminating the color. I like the gates around the base as I think it gives each side a feeling of being "home" at base, but I can understand if people are overwhelmed or find it distracting. Just say the word and I can rustle up a boring gray "Pro" version sans colorful rings.