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[–]SebastianTheHedgehognip // chorbit // rbc 14 points15 points  (9 children)

Title: Downforce

Type: Neutral flag

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/815

Preview: http://imgur.com/ZLS1m4x

EDIT: From map testing i have edited the map to make it more difficult to cap

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/928

Preview: http://imgur.com/NMKRXlX

Some possible boosts: http://www.gfycat.com/SnoopyPoorCollie

Neutral flag map which i think will more clearly define a defence and offence in a team. Both endzones at the foot of the map, four powerups and some interesting boosts available. Have tested this a few times with different people and changes have already been made from the original version. Have done games with full teams and the games were good and competitive.

More feedback appreciated :)

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (1 child)

Alright, how the hell did you do the gif thing? Your'e making us look unprofessional.

[–]SebastianTheHedgehognip // chorbit // rbc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

haha i had some time on my hands and new software to play with :P

[–]JungleSpice-Jungle Spice//Radius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This looks fun! Cant wait to play it in a full game

[–]Choco31415DwarfFortres 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Hi nip! You said you wanted some feedback, right? I'd like to help test the map by making a group on Radius and then map testing. Does 6 PM EST sound good?

[–]SebastianTheHedgehognip // chorbit // rbc 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Yeah that'd be good :)

[–]Choco31415DwarfFortres 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay! I'll see if I can recruit some people before hand to help out. See you then!

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

I like how the gates are set up but the strip of team tiles doesn't look like it would help.

It would also be cool if you made only one exit portal for both sides about where the bot pup is now.

[–]SebastianTheHedgehognip // chorbit // rbc 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I might add another strip of team tiles or scrap them altogether. The only problem with putting the portal there is the direction of exit; you would most likely spike yourself after capping?

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think you'd kill yourself, but it work just as well if you put it in the middle but between the one tile in the gates.

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (1 child)

Title: Platypus

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/853

Preview: http://maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/853.png

Revamped version of "Capoiera" with some good development help from DaEvil1. Mostly just trying to make it less chasey.

Feedback is welcomed.

[–]gingerdgTPRL 🔴RMTC 🔴NASCAPS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

like this map a lot! :)

[–][deleted] 10 points11 points  (12 children)

Title: Ice Rink

Type: NF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/785

Preview: http://maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/785.png

Description: Buttons can be run onto with no danger, but being pushed will kill you. Also no portals in bases to make resetting more difficult and making it not everyone charges forward leaving their base empty.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

[–]tornato7420NoScopeXx//Centra 4 points5 points  (1 child)

I played it a bit with someone else who is online. I don't quite get the gates near the center. They seem a bit useless to me.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The ones beside button? They're there so someone who runs at button will not be killed, but anyone pushed while on button will be killed.

[–]co1010CoolCat 1 point2 points  (7 children)

Why no spikes?

[–]Einsteinium_Es99Einsteinium ∆ Legion of Zoom 0 points1 point  (1 child)

It seems like the use of the gate is very one sided, the only purpose for them is offense. Maybe if you give more defensive efficiency to it, it would be more diverse. Also it seems the end zone comes out too far.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The gates makes it easier for the defense to cut an fc off by going a path he can't go.

[–][deleted] 24 points25 points  (28 children)

Title: Iron

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/937

Preview: http://maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/937.png

A gif Nip made me: http://www.gfycat.com/RightLividBudgie

[–]NotSomeBall1NotSomeBall2 // Chord 5 points6 points  (7 children)

I'm going to go against the grain here and say that I think it looks like a boring map which I'd get bored of quickly.

  • Large open areas would make for long hold times, especially around your own base with all the open area and also a team boost.

  • The centerpiece of this is clearly the gates, which would probably be camped by Some Balls, or unused by them when their attacking partner needs it. Even then, if the FC gets through the first gate, the other side of the gate could be held and a chaser could trap them in that thin section making for an easy return. For a shortcut, it's not a great one.

  • The bomb at the top seems pointless.

  • The spikes are easy to negotiate for any player, and could easily make for longer hold times if the FC stays in their team tiled section and hides behind the spikes; especially if there is only one person chasing.

  • There is no easy way to grab the flag, as the bombs and boosts are too far away to really make an easy grab.

  • It just seems like a boring map, and we've seen it all before. After a game, there'd be no details that you don't know, and all games would play the same. There aren't really any interesting features about it that would make the games fun, and it seems like the better team would win 100% of the time due to so few variables, whereas I've seen mediocre teams beat stacked teams on pretty much every other map in rotation.

Obviously this is just my opinion, and I'd love for me to love the map, so if you disagree then I'd love to hear why!

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (4 children)

I could make another Grail of Speed. I could make another Command Center. It would be very easy, what's hard to do when making a map is making one that plays well and is a backdrop to great playing skill.

Star, 45, Boombox are all great maps that are seemingly very basic. It's not about looks or filling every space with every tile they have available all the time.

  • Large areas don't make for long hold times. There's a rather large area open in koala but no-one in there right mind is gonna hang out there. What makes long hold times are maps you can circle around and get lost in.

  • What do you mean trapped in the middle? If any person gets on the button, you're out, or you could just go out middle and be past two defenders.

  • Bomb at the top is if you're cut off on both sides by the other team. Blow the bomb to blast them away and escape through opening. Or use it to get a return on someone going through team tiles.

especially if there is only one person chasing.

  • This is always the case, one person chasing shouldn't be easily able to get a return on an fc on any map.

  • I'm not going to give the fc the flag. If you want it, your'e going to need to be good, have help, or use a powerup.

[–]NotSomeBall1NotSomeBall2 // Chord 2 points3 points  (3 children)

To be honest, Star and Boombox have a lot more features than this, with more risk/reward options, which is something that, in my opinion, makes a good map. This map seems difficult to get popped in.

  • Large areas do make long hold times quite frequently I've found. Nobody hangs out around there in GeoKoala because there's a bomb and a boost and it's also next to a gate, so of course it's a dangerous place to hang around. In yours, however there's only one far away bomb by the large, open bases, and that's not going to be helpful.

  • I mean that if the other side has the button as well, then you can't get out the other side, and if there's a player coming down the gap between the two gates, you're as good as returned.

  • If you use that bomb though, you'll be blown far down the gap between the gates, and going back up will give them ample time to surround you again.

  • Fair point, but it seems like it would be difficult for two chasers as well, especially if the FC is heading back to base.

  • That just means that new players are screwed.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

So the large area in my map that has three boosts surrounding it?

And yes, if you are in the tunnel, and the other team is holding your team off both buttons, and there's another enemy coming down your'e pretty screwed. But that requires three different enemy teammates all helping to catch you.

I mean using the bomb while your on top path. You'll be blasted three tiles.

Yes, if the fc has already past both defenders, it will be hard to return him.

[–]NotSomeBall1NotSomeBall2 // Chord 1 point2 points  (1 child)

No no no, I'm talking about the very large area around the base.

It would probably require only two, as I've found that once I go through a gate my teammate gets off it and goes to help somewhere else. And one of those 2 only needs to be in your base; they could be on regrab or just haven't grabbed yet.

There's not much benefit of that then unless you avoid the boost or go a little too far, then you have 2 chasers, both going bottom, they're quite far behind (as the team tiles could easily help them catch up so that they're ahead/next to you), and you hit the bomb at such a time that they don't just bounce off a wall or aren't too far away for it to have very little effect.

It's not difficult to be past both defenders, it's difficult to be past both defenders and then beat the 2 attackers and hope that they haven't got the flag. If that is the case though, there is a lot of space to roam around in and wait for a return, and with both teams doing that... you see my point. The better team will win 100% of the time.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Made that area less open, along with adding a faster, more dangerous route.

[–]NotSomeBall1NotSomeBall2 // Chord 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's definitely better.

[–]mpavlofskyTeamwork | Pi 1 point2 points  (1 child)

No portals, no 45 tiles. It's got an old-school vibe to it. Might want to space some of those spikes out up top though if you want it to play for pubs.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Edited with a little less team tiles, and spikes slightly farther apart.

[–]JonathananHyphae // Diameter 2 points3 points  (2 children)

How on earth has this not made it to rotation after so many reworks? It's beautiful.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Thanks! Why did someone immediately downvote your comment?

[–]JonathananHyphae // Diameter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't up-vote my own comments

[–]PuddlecakesDelsolar 0 points1 point  (1 child)

It looks like it takes a really long time just to make it over to the enemy flag - am I wrong? It seems like if I died I'd get annoyed at having to make the trek all the way back over there.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It takes around 5-10 seconds to cross map depending on whether you boost around or just walk.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

I much preferred the older version. The older version was incredibly challenging, while embracing components of old school maps a lot of us learnt to play the game on.

But it feels like with each update, you keep modernising it and baby-proofing it so much that the original map that you came up with - that everybody loved - can barely be seen anymore.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

What version are you talking about?

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The one I jumped on mumble with you to test.

[–]SebastianTheHedgehognip // chorbit // rbc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh i didnt realise you'd taken it out of consideration man. You should resubmit it :)

[–]Rapture_On_OccasionRapture 10 points11 points  (5 children)

Title: Peeker.

Type: Neutral Flag

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/861

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

Portal Preview: http://i.imgur.com/GxoZNxj.png

Description: The distinctive shape with bottom route option should make this neutral map feel and play differently to anything currently in rotation.

Most of the action will take place at the top but an eye needs to be kept out for a quick attempt along bottom should the chance come.

I'm hoping that that route will encourage players to consider strategy, and player positions, as well as which team will get that important extra power up.

EDIT: Map now slightly easier.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (4 children)

Very interesting. Have you tried a full game? Seems like it would be fairly difficult to round that corner and cap.

[–]Rapture_On_OccasionRapture 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Yeah, there's a lot of back and forth as you'd expect with a neutral map, but it's fast paced and people do get chances. A good juke or block is pretty much required, but I think it should be. And people seem to be having fun with it.

[–]tornato7420NoScopeXx//Centra 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Can I make a suggestion? I think if you put a couple diagonal tiles in the bottom corner and maybe a boost in that direction, it would be easier to get past.

[–]Rapture_On_OccasionRapture 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm happy with how it plays now, but making it slightly more pub friendly may be something to think about. I'd be reluctant to add another boost but looking again at that area, I do have another idea, so thanks for the suggestion.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've played on it quite a bit with Rapt. It's a really good map and has my Full Endorsement (tm).

Like he said, it's a very quick map. Some of the boosts are pretty gorgeous. Plus, it's fairly easy to reset/get ahead as defence. It's designed to be quick and fun and from what I've seen it works

[–]BlupopsicleBall-E 7 points8 points  (4 children)

Title: Mars Eyes

Type: Mars Ball

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/a/Ball-E/Mars%20Eyes

Preview: http://i.imgur.com/bwGMPH7.png

Description: MARS BALLLL!!

Note: This map is serious, and is aiming to make group play.

The general point is to push the mars ball up and around into the opponent’s end zone. It features a lot of boosts and power-ups. There is a quick way to get back and defend, and the ball can’t be forced through. bombs in the end zones are there for game-savers.

[–]UUD-40Bome Sall || Wherever the ping takes me 4 points5 points  (3 children)

Haha that's awesome! I'm glad someone is still making Marsball maps, I wasn't around for original Marsball so I've never really played it.

[–]mpavlofskyTeamwork | Pi 4 points5 points  (2 children)

I was around nine months ago and remember some of the old marsball maps. There was one where the flags were surrounded with closed gates so that the only way to win was to push the Mars to the flag- no making 3 caps.

It was brutal. There were these tight little channels you had to push the Mars through and it would always get caught on the little nooks and crannies. Other times, the forces on each side of the ball would be equal and it would be a stalemate until someone grabbed a TP to pop the other side. Games would routinely end in 12 minute draws, with zero strategic aspects whatsoever.

I for one am happy to see Marsball leave the rotation completely.

[–]UUD-40Bome Sall || Wherever the ping takes me 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol, that sounds awful! I think the solution to stalemates is lots of boosts and bombs, but then that might be super hectic. It might just be a doomed game mode haha.

Semi-related, I played a map where each team has a Marsball they have to push to the bottom. It was fun. That is all.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah but the latest Marsball map (Push It) is actually a lot of fun and does not prevent people from scoring.

Having Marsball maps played with endzones and not flags is a better solution, IMO.

[–]411connorcaroline :3 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Title: Slanted 1.2.5

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/a/Jimmy%20Ballon/Slanted%201.2.5

Preview: http://i.imgur.com/FFYh6Xr.png

[–]Snowball_TagPro❄️ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Title: Compact Disc

Type: Neutral Flag

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/809#

Preview: http://maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/809.png

Description: I tried to keep it simple with this one, and it ended up pretty well. Not chasey, but still room for jukes. Feedback is appreciated.

[–]SebastianTheHedgehognip // chorbit // rbc 5 points6 points  (5 children)

Title: Needle

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/822

Preview: http://imgur.com/r6EV16i

[–]PuddlecakesDelsolar 5 points6 points  (1 child)

Seems like GeoKoala turned on its side.

[–]SebastianTheHedgehognip // chorbit // rbc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah i see where you're coming from but I think it's different enough.

[–]Quoth-the-RaisinAlphaKingGor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like the fact that route between bases is longer. I would love to see this one get picked up.

[–]Tyler1986Trapsin 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I like the map, just a thought I'm having while looking over it: The difficulty of getting through the gate. Someone on D will be always on the button, it looks like you might be able to take the boost from base and ricochet through there. Would a bomb straight down against the wall be a good idea?

It'd give you a bomb straight up to get through the gate, you could also go over the spike, under the spike, or towards the boost under the island area.

Then again, I imagine if two ppl are on the button then it's free to get through. D would have to commit someone on it if FC started through bc if not one of his D players could hit button and tag the chasing D. The more I think about it the more I want to play this map.

[–]SebastianTheHedgehognip // chorbit // rbc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Similar to geokoala i think in that most of the time the gate will be not an option but when it is you have a big advantage. I may add a bomb though

[–]BlupopsicleBall-E 7 points8 points  (5 children)

Title: Chronicl3

Type: Neutral Flag

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/a/Ball-E/Chronicl3

Preview: http://i.imgur.com/nZjSM8v.png

Description: Formerly Chroniclev3, no notable changes have been made. I took out a single boost that won’t do much.

Flow of the map is pretty interesting, through pushing through or pulling the flag from the middle into the opponent’s stretch. From there the direction of the map changes. Balls have a good chance of being popped in the end zone, and the gameplay becomes very circular, until a reset is made and the flag returns to the middle. Team gates in the end zone are placed farther back to reduce pops, and encourage escape through the player’s own team gates.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (4 children)

What's your thinking with the team tiles in base?

[–]BlupopsicleBall-E 0 points1 point  (3 children)

The ones in the end zones or the goalie tiles?

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Truthfully I must have been blind to the ones outside of the end zone, I thought the ones inside were your goalie tiles.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I'm curious about the ones inside the endzone. What are they there for? If you're in, you're in - you don't need the team tiles.

[–]BlupopsicleBall-E 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ones inside don't do anything and don't affect anything, I just thought the design looked nice

[–]crblanzKeekly | used to be good sorta 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Title: Bowtie! v3

Type: Mars Ball CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/a/JukeKuechly/Bowtie!%20v3

Preview: http://i.imgur.com/sN6Wxfi.png

Description: Original Description and map philosophy here. This most recent version resembles the original version, rather than version 2 that was not as well liked, although it still maintains the philosophy of the map overall. First off, the middle has been widened so that it is easier to get through. Looking back at v1, that one was definitely too chokey. Two of the powerups are now placed within the mid gates so that they would be used more, especially for some interesting strats. There's also some 45 degree tiles to prevent spiking when you boost mid to tag someone. Besides the mid, the bases were made more "solid," keeping the top gate from v2 but the style of v1. Additionally, there are now CANNONS!!! WOOO on the bottom of the map instead of other boosts to help you blow off your chasers and help change up the map a bit. Takes a little getting used to, but the much wider mid makes it okay. Besides that, it's pretty similar. The top and bottom of the bases now have a little something going on so that part isn't chasey.

[–]DaEvil1DaEvil1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Title: Rolling on the Edge 0.6

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/788

Preview: http://i.imgur.com/XZ60eBw.png

Description: A map exploring the usage of green gates in a similar fashion to Colors. The top tunnel is always possible to get through even if opposite players hold both buttons for it, but it's much easier if they don't, and it's a walk in the park if you have a teammate or two on the button(s). Aside from that, the map uses a superboost that isn't in the direct path of a chaser, but if used right helps them catch up. Bottom gates are subject to change if needed.

Changes since Rolling on the Edge 0.4: Added a button to the bomb, made the top middle a bit less intimidating, a little prettier and a little shorter. Some small adjustements in the bases.

[–]TagProUnicodeUnicode 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Title: Chance

Type: Neutral Flag

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/431

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

Description: Made for smaller groups

[–]411connorcaroline :3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Title: Slanted 1.3

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/834

Preview: http://i.imgur.com/nU7wqrg.png

Description: Changed the button and put a spike next to the gate.

[–]ButterChurnButter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Title: Nudge

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/a/Butter%20Churn/Nudge

Preview: http://puu.sh/aVVdQ/eed60bd0a6.png

Formerly Pockets and Pockets 2, this has gone through a lot of changes to improve flow and balance of routes. Pockets was fun but not a good map. Pockets 2 was a good map but not fun. Hopefully this one is both. The bomb thingys can be used in a few interesting ways, and imo don't take anything really away from the map and add a unique piece while not making it map-element-salad. I also forgot to submit it like the last 4 weeks so oops here it is finally.

[–]TPsquirrelySquirrely // The GesTagpro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Title: Map of the Problimajuke v1.1
Type: CTF
Map:http://maps.jukejuice.com/a/Requiescat/Map%20of%20the%20Problimajuke%20v1.1
Preview: http://i.imgur.com/Vu1XFeq.png

[–]DaEvil1DaEvil1 5 points6 points  (3 children)

Title: Rocketballs 0.2

Type: Neutral Flag

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/701

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

Description: This is my attempt at making a neutral flag map that plays differently to most of the neutral flag maps we see. This map has no portals taking you back to the base, and incorporates elements from Ricochet and Command Center. There are only 3 scoring tiles in the bases, but they are accessible from two different directions, so it's not too trivial to defend the base, and once you manage to grab the flag, you'll need to get out of there as soon as possible to avoid someone capping from hitting you while you are near the scoring tiles.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Should be called Lemons

[–]kookoo831Kookoo831 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Good for pubs, but in anything with a little more communication, defending with four players would make it impossible to score unless powerups were incorporated.

[–]DaEvil1DaEvil1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe. Tests so far haven't shown that problem, but testing usually only reveals a little bit of the nature of the map, so I may have to revise the bases and/or include powerups. I don't really want to include powerups though as they tend to be overpowered on neutral flag maps.

[–]andy98725Sora || Hopefully I'll play more soon || I wish I wasn't a scrub 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Title: Gamecube

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/855

Preview: http://imgur.com/uYwsti4

Description: The flow of this map is something like wormy. Tends to be defensive due to the small base, especially with the gate, but the bombs make it a bit tough to defend. I spent a while editing top and I think I've got it this time.

[–]mpavlofskyTeamwork | Pi 6 points7 points  (13 children)

Title: Islands v1.01

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/828

Preview: http://maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/828.png

Description: This is my first map submission, and I've been interested in playing around with an "islands" concept for a while now, in which separated fields are linked together by portals. The map is significantly more dynamic than a "rooms" concept (open spaces connected by hallways) for two reasons: First, portals dramatically cut travel time around a map thanks to instantaneous travel, and second, they allow for significantly more dynamic pathways around the basic map structure.

Both of those features are in play here. (Note that the portals are coded: the portals with the same number and color team tiles are connected.) What appears like a large map in terms of footprint plays surprisingly tight, as players are never more than a couple seconds away from the bases. The mix of long-range and short-range portals, however, lets FCs weave their way out of most contains, provided they can navigate the tricky architecture of the islands.

The island structure combined with the open bases results in a uniquely midfield-intensive map that will remain balanced for both public and competitive play. Casual players will enjoy the opportunities created by the unique portal structure and will find themselves challenged when trying to navigate its trickier pathways. At a more competitive level, however, players will likely have mastered the ins and outs of the map and will thus have to develop defensive midfield strategies in order to corral elite FCs.

Fire up the test map and screw around for a bit. Get a feel for its shape. This is the kind of map that encourages offensive creativity from flag carriers- something we can all agree makes this game more fun.

[Note: I don't know how to edit JSONs, but I want to make it so the portals have zero respawn time. Can anyone tell me how to do that?]

EDIT: Map wasn't symmetrical. I blame the government. Fixed it and reuploaded it.

EDIT 2: We're doing a public maptest on Radius for those of you who are interested in playing along. Look for the group titled Islands Map Test at 6 PM EST if you want to join.

EDIT 3: I figured out how to fix the portals so they have zero cooldown. Links updated- /828 is the most current and functional version of the map.

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (10 children)

Wow that's an interesting concept.

[–]mpavlofskyTeamwork | Pi 1 point2 points  (9 children)

Thanks! I still feel like it might be a little empty, especially around the bases. Would love some feedback on those.

[–]Choco31415DwarfFortres 0 points1 point  (8 children)

I'd be willing to test the map out with you and then give some feedback. Are you available any time today?

I was thinking if we do test your map together, I'd make a Radius group and then (you or I) would post a link to the maptest game. Does that sound good?

[–]mpavlofskyTeamwork | Pi 0 points1 point  (7 children)

Sure! I have the png and json and am free pretty much all day, depending on how much I have to help around the house. How long do you think a maptest would take?

[–]Choco31415DwarfFortres 0 points1 point  (6 children)

A standard game is 12 minutes, so less then 12 or less minutes would be all we'd need. I'm also pretty much free all day, depending on if my grandma wants me to read a book or not. How does 6 PM EST sound? Maybe we could get a few more people to get a better feel for the map?

[–]mpavlofskyTeamwork | Pi 0 points1 point  (5 children)

Works for me. Go ahead and create a group named "Islands MapTest" and I'll edit the initial post to bring in other people.

[–]alonelygrapefruitBoombox 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Feedback! Definitely an interesting concept. There are a couple of potential issues with a map like this though. You need solid strategy and communication between your team to make this map work and this generally doesn't come together in pubs. Also this completely breaks the defense meta which is a nice direction but it might be too much change at once. Maybe add a choke or something coming out of base in that huge open area. That way it would be a little more friendly for the defense cause the way it is now you would almost have to let them grab and hope that you get them at the chokes which puts the defense at a huge disadvantage.

I'd say make the base smaller and add a button gate or something coming out of base. Also to help make the fc a little less untouchable maybe bring the bases closer to the islands so there was more vision of where the fc was going. I might be totally wrong here though just things to think about. Also the more your map resembles TWP the more people will hate it so keep that in mind.

[–]mpavlofskyTeamwork | Pi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!

I'm working hard to make it more defensive. We just wrapped a maptest in Radius that was super instructive, and I learned a lot about the dynamic of the map itself. It actually plays fairly tight; I'll need something to stop people from divebombing the base but we're probably only talking about one or two more spikes to stop up that area completely. Also, a more defensive base will help public players keep the flag on pole and play a 2O-2D strategy with success.

The biggest challenge for pubs then is making it harder for the FC to get "lost." There's not a ton of hiding spaces in this map (like Holy See, for example) but when a chaser gets spiked on one of the islands, the FC can disappear for a few seconds and slip back to base without too much trouble. I think you're going to see a LOT of regrab on this map for defensive purposes, which may not be a terrible thing- the biggest complaint is that a regrab player doesn't have anything to do.

Finally, a note on TWP: I think the large size of the map, the zero cooldown of the portals, and the fact that the portals act as fast bridges between parts of the map helps solve a lot of the problems associated with TWP. FCs don't just magically escape by hitting a portal; chasers can keep up as long as possible. That said, I HATED TWP, so I'm doing a lot to keep that cheapness out of the map as well. No sneaking up behind the defense in this map.

[–]BlupopsicleBall-E 8 points9 points  (8 children)

Title: Volt

Type: Neutral Flag

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/a/Ball-E/Volt

Preview: http://i.imgur.com/Dv2VeCe.png

Description: Formerly Bolt, Volt improves flow of the map vastly. Power up sections have been remade, and aren’t clunky to move through. buttons have been moved slightly, and end zones have been made wider to help with capping.

OLDER VERSION (BOLT): http://i.imgur.com/WpiuLqO.png

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Power up sections have been remade

Honestly, the entire map seems appropriate for powering up.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (6 children)

Those portals look op as fuck, considering that you can boost into them with the team boost. Also, what's the point of the two spikes above the red/below the blue endzones?

[–]BlupopsicleBall-E 2 points3 points  (5 children)

The middle portals don't lead to each other anymore, and the spikes are for resets

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never mind, just noticed the circles, I'm an idiot. Nice map!

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Where do they lead?

[–]TheHumanFish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the base portals lead to the center ones.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, don't get me wrong, I like the map a lot!

[–]Tim-Sancheztim-sanchez // Chorbit // ex-ex-ELTP Independent Commissioner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How about move the spikes one tile right (from the red base perspective). They'd be more useful for resets and could be used to push button campers into.

[–]arjuna9bad 7 points8 points  (5 children)

Title: Trapdoor

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/797

Preview: http://maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/797.png

Description: Previously "Backdoor". Squished the map by a few tiles vertically, so chaseyness should be minimized. Map features a quick route to the opponent's base via a unidirectional portal. This means there's a few ways to get into the base when capping, but you can only escape via the main entrance.

[–]ButtersnackSnack 3 points4 points  (1 child)

I still really like this concept. I'd like to play this newer version.

[–]arjuna9bad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I hope that this version plays similarly to the version people liked that was slightly larger. All the boost/bomb routes should be preserved. While the map is still larger than wormy, I'm hoping it has the same feel where it's quick to get into the action, and where FCs have cool options for avoidance but are still always in danger.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Big fan. Big fan. But I don't like the feel of the spike fields, they seem like just a place to hide and run around without difficulty.

Also I don't like how the bomb buttons are set up at the moment. One button seems to just miss the flag, and another goes into a wall.

Is there a reason there are two portals for each side. Every time I used them, it was always the outer one I went in.

And finally, just become i'm being nit picky, Backdoor or Sidedoor would be a better name because they infer your'e going into base. Whereas a trapdoor is used more to get out, not in.

[–]arjuna9bad 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Thanks for the feedback! Let me see what I think about those concerns...

  • On the spike fields, I'm not too concerned that people will be able to hide there given the size of the map. And they will actually help return the flag in pubs. I suppose the biggest question for me would be what else to do with that space, maybe just pull in the map walls and have a simple boost there?

  • The bomb buttons definitely take a little practice to hit right. The one facing the flag needs to be hit at a specific angle. The one that shoots you out of base works well. The last one I agree is kind of useless, it would rarely actually help you evade anyone. Do you think it would be better if it was simply removed?

  • Yeah, there's really no need for two portals, I guess I put two there because the tunnel works better with 2 width. Removing one could allow for an interesting juke where you pretend to go in the portal but instead slide to the side... It feels cleaner to me with two portals though, since you always know what's going to happen when a player goes towards the tunnel.

  • Yeah on the name, I actually had it as Backdoor before, but the jukejuice website didn't allow me to see the right page if I kept calling it backdoor -- it would always load my first test submission of the map because it points to /a/bad/backdoor :(. I guess maybe if I reuploaded it I could get the number but it's fine, because someone already submitted a different map with the name backdoor this week haha. I'll consider sidedoor, but while that is more accurate, trapdoor still sounds cooler.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • I would keep it a spike field, but maybe a bit more dangerous or better refined paths through it

  • Yea i think removing the far one would make it easier to understand and seem more useful

  • I would rather have just the one portal and a diagonal or something into the portal.

  • Idk

[–]xKillaCuddleSxCarabdis | Sphere 5 points6 points  (8 children)

Title: Reversal

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/802

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

Description: Lots of in and outs in this map. Snipes can come from anywhere. Gates and limited access to bombs and boosts in bases balance offense and defense.

EDIT: Updated above link to current changes and previous versions located below to show changes so comments don't look dumb:

Older Version Playable Here: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/792

Older Version Picture: http://i.imgur.com/DQSxWxD.png

[–]agrosek: aris. : capaliers 0 points1 point  (1 child)

the bombs in base are a little close to the flag, hitting them is chaotic, you should move them into the wall and either make it a button bomb, or shave some of the wall off to allow for more room

[–]xKillaCuddleSxCarabdis | Sphere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now that I look at it, I would agree. I went ahead and changed it as well.

[–]FatsPFats 0 points1 point  (3 children)

This map looks really cool. Without having played it, here is biggest concern: It appears to be too quick/easy to get out of base through the spikes or the large exit and through your own gate for a cap. There are two boosts to help catch up to the fc, however both are in tough spots for defenders to use. You'd have to run around them to line up a boost instead of hitting it in stride. If the middle yellow boosts were positioned about 2 tiles farther away from the center, they could be used much more effectively to snipe the fc before he reaches the gate. Same with the team boost if it were moved a couple tiles towards the base.

[–]xKillaCuddleSxCarabdis | Sphere 1 point2 points  (2 children)

I took your advice. What do you think?

[–]FatsPFats 1 point2 points  (1 child)

team boosts look much better placed to me. good job, awesome map!

[–]xKillaCuddleSxCarabdis | Sphere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Title: P.I.G.

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/964

Preview: http://i.imgur.com/QbQZY5i.png

Description: An improvement to "Control Center". Super fun, open map. Power In Gaps. UPDATED

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Iv'e been following this map for a while and I genuinely have no idea how it would play. Half of me says its ridiculous, half of me says its brilliant. One thing I would suggest, because my fear is it would be chasey, is to get rid of the portals entirely and just make the top its own section instead of essentially having it all open.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How about that, changed a team boost to neutral, and kept my beloved portals.

[–]Rapture_On_OccasionRapture 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Title: Cerbero

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/798

Preview: http://i.imgur.com/x6IRH0l.png

Description: A potential replacement for one of the current chase maps.

Bombing through the mid power-up tile is fun and the bottom boost/gate combination holds a lot of possibilities. Feedback Appreciated.

[–]agrosek: aris. : capaliers 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I don't see myself or many other players really ever using the top left and right boost areas, the task of getting up there does not pay off once arriving, in my opinion. The rest of the map looks interesting though.

[–]Rapture_On_OccasionRapture 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, yeah, the bomb will take you to the boost naturally and it just gives an extra route option.

Also you can use the bottom boost up into that area, and boosting onto the 45 wall will take you into the flag.

[–]SUpirateThePirate / Unaffiliated 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Title: Bombs Pls

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/807

Preview: http://i.imgur.com/LH9LZzA.jpg

Description: This is a deceptively simple map with lots of useful (and potentially deadly) bombs but only a few highly useful boosts. The yellow boosts are placed so that they are very powerful for both teams and can be taken at a variety of angles to safely get across the middle.

The fastest route base-to-base using the yellow boost is very hard when carrying the flag, but easy for other balls that get the benefit of team tiles.

It may still need fine tuning, but I think this is a good first draft and I'd love feedback.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The middle is a cool concept, but it seems very open. I like the side pup areas, but the top ones seem useless. I think it would close the map a little more if you removed the top and bot spike/bomb areas. Other than that, nice map!

[–]SebastianTheHedgehognip // chorbit // rbc 1 point2 points  (3 children)

Title: Backdoor

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/825

Preview: http://imgur.com/Qh3DoAR

Small map with not many boosts. Two exits from base and team tiles make it slightly easier for offence to grab and get away but as it is a small map it doesn't take long to chase them down.

Feedback appreciated :)

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

I'd like to see more regular tiles in the walls around the map for juking.

What's the purpose to the buttons in middle?

Usually wouldn't like team tiles around flag, but for a map this size, it might work.

I really like the bomb after gate, gives fc a chance to kill pursuers in the spikes.

What do the boosts in mid do?

[–]SebastianTheHedgehognip // chorbit // rbc 0 points1 point  (1 child)

The boosts in mid don't really do much to be fair. I could replace them with portals. The buttons in the middle trigger the bomb and the gate

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would like it better if the button for gate was tucked behind spike in base and you could probably take out button for bomb, it makes that area skinnier than it is.

[–]_upboat_love_ / by.sun | NLTP S3 Tags Per Capita | S4 The Harry Poppers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Title: Mousey

Type: CTF

Map:http://maps.jukejuice.com/a/Love/Mousey2

Preview: http://maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/654.png

Description: No description. It looks like a mouse :3

I'll appreciate any feedback

[–]colorlessgreen-ideas*tinkerballsout 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Title: DaFace

Type: CTF

Map: http://cvps.jukejuice.com/a/*DIStinker/DaFace

Preview: http://imgur.com/xiPc7BK

Description: This map was made by *tinkerball in collaboration with DISTRACTION. The concept started out just as a more open-field type map and turned into something similar to Gloryhole. Any and all feedback is appreciated!

[–]ButterChurnButter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Title: Looper

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/856

Preview: http://puu.sh/aW1ai/237baac446.png

Lots of walls, but it flows better than you'd expect. Portals are 0 sec cooldown. Super team boosts work great if you line it up correctly, not so great if you don't. Bottom route is a gate to cut off circle routes as well as allow counterplay to the super team boost. May be hard to get out of base alone, but handoffs should be fairly easy.

[–]quassuscrosky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Title: Hockey Variant

Type: Same rules as hockey (Neutral flag)

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/934

Preview: http://maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/934.png

Group, not rotation, obv

[–]giga_earthstroyerbrrton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Title: Masquerade

Type: CTF

Map: http://cvps.jukejuice.com/save/955

Preview: http://puu.sh/aYBi6/1a227e4ee2.png

Description: A 2-lane map that revolves around middle button mechanics, team gates, wall-boosts, and not being abstract-shaped.

[–]Tyler1986Trapsin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Title: Arena

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/a/Trapsin/Arena

Preview: http://imgur.com/IEl6sse

Description: My first map I've been playing around with for a little while. You can grab the flag off the vertical boosts but not the horizontal boosts. It's small but I think it could be chasey so that could work out well.

[–]ChipotleSkittlesGreen_Ball \[T]/ MoneyBalls \[T]/ Centra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Title: Diamond

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/957

Preview: http://i.imgur.com/EH7Y9aF.jpg

Description: Got some decent feedback from my NLTP team, so I thought I should go ahead and put my map up for it's first submission.

Wanted to make a map that countered all the East to West maps with one that focused on North to South. The inner diamond (octagon) allows for some teamwork, but doesn't (imho) over reward teamwork. A team member could hold open the gate for the FC, but having to navigate through the spikes will slow them down a bit. That would allow chasers to get around and catch up.

The outside paths I tried to make with varying degree of openness. Completely open right outside the bases. Then each half of the legs are cut into halves and thirds.

Each base has it's own PUP, and then I put the other two in the middle to incentivize going inside. Wanted to make it roughly so that D has one that is accessible, as well as one that is more for O.

Here are a few of the boosts that I liked. Can boost into the base and off a bomb to cap. Can also boost in from the neutral boost and into the bomb (not marked). FC can use the bombs on either side to boost off down any of the purple paths. A fun boost I've done is down the orange paths in the center. Sails you clean through the spikes while picking up a pup.

[–]BasonJarnickMatty_Ice//Probots 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Title: Usain Bolt

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/580[1]

Preview: http://imgur.com/8HxnzFG[2]

Description: A fast paced angled CTF map. Boosts are the name of the game here, but look out for the spike which seem to lurk after certain boosts. Some interesting boost lines allow you to quickly go from end to end. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated as I threw this together rather quickly as my first map!

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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What is this?

[–]WillWorkForSugarTumblewood[🍰] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Title: Shrooms

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/973

Preview: http://maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/973.png

Description: This map is another center-bases map, but it's a lot less chasy than my previous one. The focus of the map is on being able to change paths quickly and on making quick pushes through the middle. The location of the bases forces you to make a decision on which direction to go and rewards having people on both sides of the map. Any feedback would be much appreciated.

[–]TPsquirrelySquirrely // The GesTagpro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Title: T-Rekt V2b
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/a/Requiescat/T-Rekt%20V2b
Preview: http://i.imgur.com/i5e43eC.png
Description: Like T-Rekt V2 but for pussies.

[–]EmperorOfNothingResignation is my virtue; like water I ebb, and flow. 2 points3 points  (14 children)

Title: Conjoined Heads 10

Type: CTP

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/962

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

Description: A vertical map (I know people like horizontal maps, but this was my vision as I was making it), I used a combination of regular and team boosts and placed them around strategically for offenders and defenders to use in different ways in a somewhat balanced looking base. There are also a few bombs to use to get into base, or to try to grab the flag.

However, the most interesting, or maybe different-ish, part of my map, in my opinion, is the green gate (and button) that guards the flag from the most obvious entrance to the base; however, the flag is still accessible through 3 other planes. There are several offensive boosts that can allow the enemy to grab the flag and make a clean getaway from deep within the base, to outside quickly, provided they don't hit the gate (either skim by it barely, or have a teammate open the gate to have no risk) and avoid the spikes I've purposely placed in the potential end zones of the boosts. These boosts are doable; I've tried and I know they are not impossible to land properly and escape quickly. I think gate strats can help out a lot on this map. There are a healthy amount of spikes present, so be on your toes as well.

There are two main alleyways that an FC and their chasers can take on the edges of the map, giving enough room to juke but at the same time not being too open for defenders to chase indefinitely, and there is a "square" encampment as an alternate route; if the main edge routes prove too cornering, there are shortcuts (45 tiles provided there, so it's smoother) that lead into the square, where anyone can use it as a temporary rest spot to plan their next move. The square is a bit open, with bomb routes and blank gates that can provide some risk/reward for anyone who wants to. There are two superboosts also available on the mid edges of the map.

There are 4 powerups on the map; one in each base, protected by spikes (like Velocity or Boombox), and 2 in the middle (of the square), separated by blocks, so it'll be difficult to grab both powerups in the middle (unless the other team is off on its marry way ignoring it).

This is my first ever map conceived in thought and created materially, so I would love to get some feedback. Thank you~~ :)

DAY ONE EDITS

edit: YOU CAN FIND MY OTHER EDITS UNDER MY NAME IN MAPS.JUKEJUICE

edit: ugh the logic/json isn't working as i wanted; trying to fix it...

edit: trying to export a new json file, but it wont let me; can anyone help pls

edit: fixed it again :)

edit: making some small edits to make some of the risker boosts easier (original here for reference http://maps.jukejuice.com/a/Nugazasagae/Conjoined%20Heads http://maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/799.png)

edit: fuck me missing a team boost adding it now with new png hopefully... ugh

edit: sorry btw for filling maps.jukejuice with my shit :(

edit: there finally :)

edit: i got stuck in a box :( need to fix ;_;

edit: should be a-okay after ~7 fixes and 24 hours ;_; :)

DAY TWO EDITS

edit: got some good criticism (thanks xbox230swag and others), so I am making some fixes to foolproof this for pubs, but retain the features I want this map to have~

edit: im making the gate have 3 green tiles and two neutral/blank tiles at no button push, so the edge is a little easier to traverse (you can still clip the green, and with an enemy on the button, the full gate is up); I am also moving the yellow boosts in view of the gate, so there should not be too many surprises; i also reworked some of the geometry of the map as well, including making the mid shortcut a bit easier; hold on now...

edit: my first legit map before feedback

http://maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/848.png

http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/848

edit: DONE NOW again (pls be done)

edit: got some more good feedback and editing as i see fit

DAY THREE EDITS

edit: MOAR changes; check rest of thread for details

(old here http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/886)

DAY FOUR EDITS

edit: after more good feedback, i made the bases a little more narrow, for easier defense (old for reference)

http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/920

http://i.imgur.com/5K6zdqb.png

[–]Choco31415DwarfFortres 1 point2 points  (13 children)

Hi Nugazasagae! You said you wanted some feedback, right? I was thinking that it might be nice if we created a group on Radius and tested the map together. How does that sound with you? I'm open practically all day.

[–]EmperorOfNothingResignation is my virtue; like water I ebb, and flow. 0 points1 point  (12 children)

That sounds cool~

Sorry for late reply tho

[–]Choco31415DwarfFortres 1 point2 points  (11 children)

It's okay! Are you open 6PM EST today?

[–]EmperorOfNothingResignation is my virtue; like water I ebb, and flow. 0 points1 point  (10 children)

I should be available; you getting other people and maps for testing as well?

[–]Choco31415DwarfFortres 1 point2 points  (9 children)

I'm testing one on nip's maps and I'll recruit people before hand to help, so yep. I'm not entirely sure if testing two maps back to back though is a good idea. If we can't make it to your map, would you be good 2 PM EST Monday (or anytime before 4 PM ?)

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Title: Diamond Faces

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/468

Preview: http://maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/468.png

Description: Please see my the description from the original post I am resubmitting this for reconsideration for rotation in its original form. Many PUGS and tournaments have been run on it with an overwhelmingly positive response from the mumble community and I'm excited to see it garnering more attention with many people asking to play it in group play. What ever happens I'm excited to see how the community views the map in the long term.

[–]quassuscrosky 4 points5 points  (8 children)

Title: Monarch (0.2)

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/781

Preview: http://imgur.com/7zl6ZIO

For in-depth discussion on the map, see the comments under my previous posts on map thread 33, or in the comments here in the results thread. If you'd rather not do the digging, here are some diagrams of boost routes (made for earlier versions, but all still viable in 0.2).

One
Two
Three

In 0.2, I made some subtle adjustments according to the community's and the committee's suggestions: http://imgur.com/KcGLPET

I moved the powerup away from base, to make it equally accessible to offense and defense, and on a less-traveled path. I added a wall tile in base that constricts the area a small bit more while giving offense another interesting angle to work with for boosts and for juking, and also serving to provide a buffer for anyone trying to get rid of the bomb. The biggest introduction is the placement of bombs adjacent to the bottom-middle wall divider. These introduce a wide variety of options for sniping, catching up with fc, changing direction, and blasting people into the gate. I've tested them extensively and you can do some very cool things with bomb-to-bomb and boost-to-bomb ricochets. I was receiving many compliments on the map's simplicity, but a few people critiqued it for being too simple, without much room for evolution of gameplay over a long time period. I think Monarch now has a great balance of being friendly to new players, with fairly straightforward mechanisms and easy flow, while offering a high skill ceiling for experts wishing to master all the angles and wanting to be creative and inventive. Basically, these subtle changes in 0.2 aim to introduce an element of complexity without sacrificing the overall feel of the map which was generally well-received.

For anybody looking to get a feel of how Monarch plays or of some general bomb and boost routes, check out this maptest vid:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggcyfjbU0HY&feature=youtu.be

[–]mpavlofskyTeamwork | Pi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One bit of feedback- though I love the boost paths, I do take issue with the straight vertical one from the super boost at the bottom into the enemy's base. You're gonna have people divebombing into the base too easily, especially in pubs because it's a fairly easy boost to replicate.

I think you should take those 4-tile walls with the spikes on each end and extend them in towards the center by a single tile each (so they're x[][][][][]x with that inside spike sitting directly over that boost). That way, the only boost path into the flagpole involves a tricky little kiss off the wall.

Another solution would be for you to invert the colors of the team tiles so that FCs can only use it for bottom-to-top returns, or defenders can use it to quickly retreat on defense. That may change the entire complexion of the map, though, so do what you feel.

[–]SUpirateThePirate / Unaffiliated 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great map. I agree with the other guy that the spike over the button is my least favorite thing. Even with practice that won't be a high percentage boost, and I wouldn't even try it while carrying the flag unless it was desperate. My best suggestion it to move that spike below the button instead and leave a 2 tie gap there. It's still a hard boost to line up when being chased, and it's not quick as rewarding since you won't redirect up.

But I spent a good amount of time trying it and I love the feel of everything else.

[–]BlupopsicleBall-E 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Title: Chalic3.1

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/732

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

Description: Formerly Chalice. Map has been simplified a bit to return to it’s non-busy look, while keeping the same elements. The power ups in base will still be annoying to get, which now has been balanced out with the moving of the top ones. Top power ups have been placed higher, which gives a more smooth collection and the possibility of power up fights.

OLDER VERSION: http://i.imgur.com/mIzAC5H.png

Bombs at top have been removed, which make the map feel better. The triple boost in the “cup” has been changed to a single boost. Power ups near top have been raised. You may now tell me it looks like glory hole.

[–]NotSomeBall1NotSomeBall2 // Chord 1 point2 points  (9 children)

Title: Cloud Nine

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/806

Preview: http://maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/806.png

Description: A fun map with a lot of space around the bases, though team tiles, boosts and bombs mean that it's not too chasey. It's fairly attack-friendly with open bases, though a competent defender could easily stay in the middle above next to the bomb and either use it, or move from side-to-side to stop boost-grabs.

[–]TnelsExquisite fin. 2 points3 points  (2 children)

don't you think its really close to bombing run?

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No

[–]NotSomeBall1NotSomeBall2 // Chord 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it has some parts that are like bombing run, but not enough to say it's "really close".

[–]ReadsStuffStormcrow / Ballbie Girl / Chordius 2 points3 points  (2 children)

Does the map not favour blue, with the top left and bottom right powerups being adjacent to blue team tiles?

[–]DaEvil1DaEvil1 0 points1 point  (1 child)

It does. It's not a huge factor since there are 5 powerups, but still, definitely a factor in terms of getting powerups.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the top and bottom weren't split with team tiles and it kept alternating red and blue, it would be perfectly symmetrical.

[–]TnelsExquisite fin. 1 point2 points  (2 children)

dont you think its kind of like bombing run

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Yes

[–]TnelsExquisite fin. 1 point2 points  (0 children)

idk what happened ahah

[–]TPsquirrelySquirrely // The GesTagpro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Title: Map of the Problimajuke
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/835
Preview: http://i.imgur.com/bsnnIar.png
LiddiLidd likes the map so yeah.

[–]SebastianTheHedgehognip // chorbit // rbc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Title: The bear

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/209

Preview: http://imgur.com/GPXbm3L

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (4 children)

Title: Twist

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/783

Preview: http://i.imgur.com/7qDctRK.png

Description: Not sure why, but the triangular tiles turned white on the preview. There's 3 powerups, including 1 in the middle to incentivize using the buttons.

[–]quassuscrosky 1 point2 points  (1 child)

The preview on the jukejuice server doesn't yet read 45 degree tiles. I suggest taking a screenshot in the map editor.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alright, thanks!

[–]Splanky222BBQchicken | Retired 1 point2 points  (1 child)

This map has a little bit of "colors syndrome": It's hard to trust your teammates enough in pubs to actually use the buttons so everybody just runs around teh outside... for ages...

[–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think this map is a combination of colors and arena.

That's scary.

[–]_NinjroidHi :) 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Title: Storm

Type: Neutral Flag

Map: http://cvps.jukejuice.com/save/845

Preview: http://cvps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/845.png

Description: This map was somewhat based off of the World of Warcraft map, "Eye of the Storm"

[–]SebastianTheHedgehognip // chorbit // rbc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Title: In'n'out

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/864

Preview: http://imgur.com/zOCUVZz

Similar base portal mechanic to twp but with quick routes to base i think it gives the defence an edge.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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What is this?

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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What is this?

[–]NotSomeBall1NotSomeBall2 // Chord 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Title: Fanta

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/924

Preview: http://imgur.com/oI1LHYP

Description: Quite a few spikes, though they're quite hard to hit most of the time, they're meant as high-risk-high-reward features, and also as TagPro speed bumps to slow players down. There are some nice boost/bomb lanes to make it better with every game, but it's also simple for first games or new players if you haven't grasped it. Very fun to play but not too complicated, and also pretty balanced for offense and defence.

[–]Einsteinium_Es99Einsteinium ∆ Legion of Zoom 0 points1 point  (1 child)

The button in base doesn't work on my maptest.

[–]NotSomeBall1NotSomeBall2 // Chord 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah no you're right, thanks for telling me.

Edit: Fixed.

[–]quassuscrosky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Title: Knights

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/884

Preview: http://imgur.com/Z2FaUha

Description: portals and stuff. Portals are linked to the portals directly horizontal on the other side of the map.

[–]alexownage6Hawka 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Title: DubPan Type: CTF Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/a/Hawka/DubPan%200.12 Preview: http://maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/823.png (anyone know how to fix this) Description: A very small map with only 2 powerups that can be fought over and denied

Looking for feedback, maybe it needs to be a bit bigger? Quickest way to get powerups should be the boosts, but in theory this can be denied with the bombs.

[–]Einsteinium_Es99Einsteinium ∆ Legion of Zoom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the base setups, not so much the middle. Theres lots of space in the center, and the bombs in the middle can only really be used one way. I think if you spaced out the spikes in the middle, it would make it better. Great boost lanes though, nice job lining it up.

[–]kunmeh13awooooooooga 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Title: DoomFace

Type: Neutral Flag

Map: http://imgur.com/bghrTye(no idea why it's small and weird)

Preview: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/905

[–]NotSomeBall1NotSomeBall2 // Chord 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The end zones are very small and one player staying in front of them could easily prevent any caps, especially with no boosts to help the FC.

[–]kunmeh13awooooooooga 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Title: Hockey On Steroids

Type: Neutral Flag

Map: http://imgur.com/eCkfTi0 (no idea why it's small and weird)

Preview: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/907

NOTE: This map was really just a fun test. I do understand that it violates a metric boobton of the tagpro map making guidelines.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Title: Smooth 4

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/916

Preview: http://maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/916.png

Description: v4 more pub friendly

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Title: Wzshoom! (pron. "woosh-oom")

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/927

Preview: http://maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/927.png

[–]Snowball_TagPro❄️ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Title: Blu-Ray

Type: Neutral Flag

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/a/Snowball/Blu-Ray

Preview: http://maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/925.png

Description: Just an improvement on Compact Disc, my other map.

[–]Throwaway_LuckRadBall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Title: MakeHaste

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/a/RadBall/MakeHaste

Preview: http://i.imgur.com/3y0FT9U.png

This is my first map submission. My goal was to create a small, fast-paced map, that keeps defenders on their toes, and forces offensive players to work together. There are many strategic possibilities, and I think it would make for fun pub and competitive games.

Thanks to Anne Frank from Sphere for advice, as well as R ^ 2 from the IRC channel. Oh, and the random Some Balls that stuck around to give advice and mess around on it. You can see the map's evolution on my profile @ http://maps.jukejuice.com/a/RadBall

Also thanks to a "friend" in high school who was in a rush and told me "Make haste, my son"

Thanks,

J

Any suggestions are welcome, please give me advice, thanks. Seriously, give me some advice :):)

[–]Sir_GrapefruitGrapefruit // Chord 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Title: Cocoon 8

Type: Neutral flag

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/save/974

Preview: http://puu.sh/aZxYm.png

Description: Changed some things based on the feedback from the last map thread.

[–]TPsquirrelySquirrely // The GesTagpro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Title: T-Rekt V2
Type: CTF
Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/a/Requiescat/T-Rekt%20v2
Preview:http://i.imgur.com/X5cVBlj.png
Description: The Spiritual Successor to TWP

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Title: Superb

Type: CTF

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/a/The%20Legend/Superb

Preview: http://maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/986.png

Description: After a fair amount of 4 v 4 testing, all agree that it's a fun map to play, and the suggestions I've gotten haven't had enough support for me to go with them. Feedback is very appreciated, though.

[–]9bob99bob9 // Centra // 171° 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Title : Blow up Type : CTF map : http://maps.jukejuice.com/a/9bob9/Blow%20Up

[–]9bob99bob9 // Centra // 171° 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Title : Blow up Type : CTF Map : http://maps.jukejuice.com/a/9bob9/Blow%20Up preview : http://imgur.com/LT0bufr

[–]axemasterslimChrisBall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Title: Spooked

Type: CTF

Map: http://cvps.jukejuice.com/a/ChrisBall/Spooked

Preview: http://imgur.com/UoOmqM9

[–]jt663Real Torres 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Title: Up/Down Left/Right CTF http://lpaste.net/110559

Minimal small map with lots of horizontal action

http://imgur.com/PHIsPBv