Custom Map #11238: Normal map, no tricks. By: Martin Gronsdal

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Author: Martin Gronsdal
Size: 201x201

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play smart, not hard.

[Johnny Haywire]

Dude.

This is a map that will test your math. Building in a small area in a single corner, as I typically prefer, just wasn't working. Close, but I think you need at least 21 power (?) by the time the third spore tower starts firing. Tried multiple ways and failed each time.

So this map will stretch your strategy. What's the most efficient way to build up a lot of power in a short amount of time? If you don't know then don't play this map.

Great job with the setup, Martin. You tweaked this map pretty much right to the limit of being extremely difficult without being impossible.

Totally didn't plan for our finishing times to be so close but hey, I thought that was cool too.

Thanks for the map!!

[Martin Gronsdal]

Well, you beat me with more than 20 seconds! Glad you liked the map

[Martin Gronsdal]

Johnny Haywire - are you able to upload a few screenshots of your starting position? I think we solved this in a very different way

[Johnny Haywire]

https://tinypic.host/image/11238-start.2RvuUk

Dunno if this will work or not. Been years since I uploaded a pic on this forum, lol.

Ok, so stuff changed a bit I guess. I tried inserting it as a pic with the link but it didn't work. If there's a simple solution feel free to pass it on.

And sorry for the delay in replying. This new forum is weird. The other one used to make it easier to see replies to your posts. I suppose I'll get used to it in another 5 years =P

[Martin Gronsdal]

This works. You beat the map the hard way, I see! (Hard way also implies great skills on your part)

[Johnny Haywire]

Lol! Well, it worked on the first try unlike the way I tried turtling in a corner. Ignored most of the stuff on the sides and went straight up the middle. It's a really well-placed challenge for sure!