This topic is for discussion of map #959: Stairway to Hell
(https://knucklecracker.com/creeperworld4/queryMaps.php?query=thumbnailid&id=959)
Author: CS Z
Size: 75x200
My first map for CW4. I wanted the story to be the reason to play the map, not how hard I could make it. But I didn't want the map to be without some interesting challenges.
That said, many players will run into trouble the first couple of times they play for about three different reasons. Yes, it is beatable or I wouldn't have been able to submit the map. My best time was just under 22 minutes and that is about as fast as it can be done (my first unsubmitted time was about 26 minutes). If the game time goes over 30 minutes, it could result in a disaster because, well, you'll figure it out.
Most of the map is pretty standard fare. No custom units beyond changing various standard timings in the editor. However, there is an interesting creeper unit in this map that might give some map makers some ideas.
Fun map. Pretty much my skill level. I'm not good enough to finish under 30 minutes, but what's a flood or two?
The story was very sad... :'(