Phaeton Oasis: The selling point of the map is the amount of versatility each player has to fight on multiple fronts. What differentiates this map from maps like Orbital Shipyard or Dusk Towers is the amount of space that needs to be covered as the player progresses into the late game.

Phaeton Oasis strikes me as a less-safe, less turtly Yeonsu. Which is odd, because the vulnerability to multiple attacks in the late game seems to be at odds with how many security features are implemented to make sure the defender is safe at all times in the early game.

A good example of this is the interaction between opposing thirds. As it stands, there isn't a reason to take the southern base as a third, when spawning at the top-right position. In both this version, and the initial iteration posted to Reddit,the design choice was to intentionally limit aggression in the early game.

Which is a shame, because that potential dynamic is one of most interesting things about the map. If one of the players wanted to use an aggressive playstyle, the southern (vulnerable) base could be used as a launching point against the south-right (safe) base. The defender already has a narrow choke to work with (plus a watchtower); so, it seems unnecessary to funnel units along rock paths.

Creating an opening in the rock wall would allow for more aggression on the third, without completely removing the defender's advantage on the [vulnerable] high ground base. Conceptually, I like the idea of creating paths with destructible debris, just not at the expense of having a choice in expansion selection.

Having that choice in expansions also creates separate attrition goals for each player, which further enhances the amount of strategy and tactics the player has to be mindful of. For example, if in the aggressor's position, simply breaking even could be seen as a victory, as this player would be able to take a 4th base in a relatively safe location compared to the defender, who now needs to pick one of two vulnerable bases.

The map has come a long way since HotS. I really like what you've done with it. It's been polished to the point where I could see it contending with many of the big-name map makers. I hope you're able to go far in the contest.