Custom Map #4301: The bridge (hard). By: rezerer

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Author: rezerer
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i'm working on an easy version and normal

[Johnny Haywire]

Interesting map! Generally, when there's an inhibitor or two I immediately think "speed run" or "easy map". But because of the immediate threats near the left side I found it a bit challenging to micromanage all 3 CN's. It took me 3 complete runs before I could get it under 10 minutes (about 8 minutes) which means the "other guys" will do it in about 4.   :P

Here's how I approached the map...

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I landed a CN near what I'm guessing is the "bridge", grabbed one of the pickups (bomber?) and took out all the spore towers, then used that to build berthas.
I landed another CN near the other pickup (strafer maybe?) and then used it to fly around & power up a couple totems.
The third CN I landed in the obvious spot to being the primary powergrid and AC source.

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I did notice that the two really heavy emitters aren't working...? Not sure why that is but the map would've been a bit more challenging if they had been working. As it is, this is a fun map and is a good challenge and teaching tool for beginners as it forces you to balance between defenses and building up power & AC. Great work!  ;D

[Karsten75]

There reall is no need to make an easier version of this map, IMHO.

[ea3401]

... the "other guys" will do it in about 4.   :P

What does the word "about" mean?  ;)

[Johnny Haywire]

Wow!

No wait, that's not quite right. I mean....

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WOW!!!

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[D0m0nik]

I think 'about' means this  :P :

[D0m0nik]

Can't quite catch Skubidu though.  >:(

[Johnny Haywire]

Wow you guys rock. I see I have so far to go and so much to learn!  ;)

And Alter Old posting the inSANE time of 2:40?? Please see my earlier "WOW" post because just saying "wow" is like saying "Wow, this is warm" as you reach your hand into some molten steel.

Yeah, Skubidu or w/e his name is definitely is using a cheat. What's really sad is he's not even all that good at it. I think Alter Old described him best - a cheater with tiny brains. A big-brained cheater would definitely beat his score. :P

[rezerer]

@Johnny Haywire, so you suggest building a harder map? be on the lookout for a harder one then lets see if you can make it past the next if so i'll make an even harder and so on. And the whole map is the bridge you can't see the start or end it is just the planet, see it as a donut.

[Johnny Haywire]

Sounds good! Just keep in mind that the harder it is, the lower rating most people will give it. But don't worry about that - some of us like a challenge  ;)