This topic is for discussion of map #8926: From 0 to 2k in 110 seconds
(https://knucklecracker.com/creeperworld3/queryMaps.php?query=thumbnailid&id=8926)
Author: Hypnotic22
Size: 128x84
Desc:
you can't use the bombers at the start not a lot to say, i'm having fun with the AC bombers.
ooooOOo, now THIS is a fine map! Straight-up, solid "1" rating!
Think I've tried 4 runs, which is usually where I call it "quits" - but I may give this another go after a bit of thought.
Managed to take out 5 emitters on the bottom-right, but that's as best as I can muster so far. :-\
Always appreciate a map that requires more skill than I have - although I can tell this one's going to need a lot of micro-ing, which I really don't enjoy. We'll see.
Thanks for the map! ;D
Many years later - I don't think I've ever tried a map more than 5 times before calling it quits.
I revisited this map and I still can't crack it. Not gonna start a map more than 10 times because that's just absurd.
I see only Hypnotic has beaten it legitimately. Is weasee still around? Maybe he could give it a go?
Possibly the most difficult map I've encountered. "Help?" Lol.
Quote from: Johnny Haywire on January 08, 2026, 11:04:16 PMI see only Hypnotic has beaten it legitimately. Is weasee still around? Maybe he could give it a go?
Hold my beer while im stupid enough to try this lol
Quote from: Lore on January 09, 2026, 03:20:35 AMQuote from: Johnny Haywire on January 08, 2026, 11:04:16 PMI see only Hypnotic has beaten it legitimately. Is weasee still around? Maybe he could give it a go?
Hold my beer while im stupid enough to try this lol
It took many attempts, constant pause micro (even for me), and save scumming... but I managed to pull it off with a win of 25:29.9
Tips:
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Powering all three totems is pretty much a requirement.
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You do not need to fight all of the way to the Inhibitor.
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The forge singularity can be used to pull creep away from the edge of the map to allow a guppy to land.
Here's what my base looked like at the end (Full spoilers):
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(https://i.ibb.co/5WPnbZ4f/cw3ss-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jvSWntf1)
It took like 10 min just to stabilize.
I suspect that what Hypnotic did to get their fast time was:
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Rushing forge power to get a long enough singularity to build a nullifer. But the timing must be incredibly tight to not get overwhelmed by that point.
Lore: impressive!
What did you upgrade?
Quote from: Martin Gronsdal on January 11, 2026, 04:22:40 AMWhat did you upgrade?
Oh I put the wrong image up. On this attempt I tried putting more into firepower and ended up with 3 fire rate, 3 energy, 1 energy cap, 1 build speed. Surprisingly it looks like the base is stable with the third fire rate.
A faster time is definitely possible by being riskier but finding this solution took more time than I care to admit 🤣
Thanks!
how far north did you venture?
Awesome, dude! Thanks for the tips! =)
Quote from: Martin Gronsdal on January 11, 2026, 02:03:30 PMhow far north did you venture?
I think at the start I spread out a moderate web of collectors north to get any amount of power and some ac from the 3 left mines.
Also at the start
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A nullifer and a cannon can be used to take out the left 3 emitters if you are quick
Quote from: Johnny Haywire on January 11, 2026, 03:16:14 PMAwesome, dude! Thanks for the tips! =)
😄
This map was not easy, damm good job on doing it Gz Gz
(https://i.postimg.cc/Yj7bFBdX/0-to-2000k-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Yj7bFBdX)
My solution was different. Using this setup, I'm just cycling CN's every few minutes as I let it run. Had to find a solution that was less micro than flying a CN all over the place to charge up some totems. Still not done, but I'm expanding, and more importantly - not having to pause (except to take a screenshot and post this).
Again, huge thanks to Lore for the confidence boost that this map is beatable, lol. And to Hypnotic for making it, of course. Gonna eat a whole container of ice cream to celebrate =P
Thanks for the map!! =)