Custom Map #1895: Spiral Takeback. By: stdout

AutoPost · March 24, 2015, 12:04:10 PM

This topic is for discussion of map #1895: Spiral Takeback

Author: stdout
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Our previous attempts to take the heavily fortified spiral system have failed but this time we are determined to win. This won't be easy and losses may be great, but you must claim this system for the Loki. #PlayAsCreeper

stdout · March 24, 2015, 12:05:54 PM

This is my attempt at a long slog with some built in frustration. Some of ya'll seem to like those kinds of maps so I hope you enjoy it. ;D

Thufir · March 24, 2015, 03:01:12 PM

Quote from: stdout on March 24, 2015, 12:05:54 PM
This is my attempt at a long slog with some built in frustration. Some of ya'll seem to like those kinds of maps so I hope you enjoy it. ;D

yes, we do (or at least i do)

nice one, nice and hard

stdout · March 24, 2015, 03:20:35 PM

66 downloads and only 4 scores so far. I'd say I definitely succeeded! ;D

Loren Pechtel · March 24, 2015, 10:27:11 PM

Quote from: stdout on March 24, 2015, 03:20:35 PM
66 downloads and only 4 scores so far. I'd say I definitely succeeded! ;D

Probably because we can't figure out how to get started. The cannons almost totally suppress the emitter so the only choice is where to target the spore--and I can find no place useful to target it. It can defend itself but that's a stalemate. Shooting farther away lets the nullifiers build a little bit each time--and when the beams come online it's not even possible.

DylanIs · March 25, 2015, 12:23:26 AM

To start...

Spoiler

Aim for the relay to the south that is just inside the shield's field next to the totem. You can drop a spore just outside the shield to the right and that will take out a good chunk of the nearby offense. Since there is not a lot of firepower in that area (cannons too low), the creeper pool can keep it down long enough so you can get a foothold with your single emitter.

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Linden · March 25, 2015, 04:06:26 AM

Quote from: stdout on March 24, 2015, 03:20:35 PM
66 downloads and only 4 scores so far. I'd say I definitely succeeded! ;D

Yes, you did - horrible man! :D I've got a few spirals under my control, but struggling to go on further. I'll get there! Pesky berthas. :D

D0m0nik · March 25, 2015, 07:11:41 AM

Fantastic map stdout, a real challenge and really great slog.

The first 7 PZs are easy to take and I was expecting to race through it but actually took a lot of tactics and a lot of patience, really good fun and on of my favourite maps ever!

stdout · March 25, 2015, 12:16:37 PM

Glad ya'll are enjoying it. I'm usually not a fan of those slog PAC maps but I figured I'd try my hand at making one. It turned out as well as I hoped. With all the directions you're never really at a true standstill. You can always backtrack and try a different direction.

I wish others would keep making PAC maps. I'm making them again only because nobody else is.

UrMawMah · March 25, 2015, 01:24:16 PM

Yep. No way i'm sharing that time.

Gj!

strigvir · March 26, 2015, 03:35:21 AM

That isn't exactly a slog map. I was quite lazy and at some point went by "spiral" path amassing all emitters on the way. I suppose with some spore towers micro it possible to get to sub 30m which is 2 times shorter than the required minimum for a slog map.

Loren Pechtel · March 26, 2015, 10:52:09 AM

Quote from: DylanIs on March 25, 2015, 12:23:26 AM
To start...
Spoiler
Aim for the relay to the south that is just inside the shield's field next to the totem. You can drop a spore just outside the shield to the right and that will take out a good chunk of the nearby offense. Since there is not a lot of firepower in that area (cannons too low), the creeper pool can keep it down long enough so you can get a foothold with your single emitter.
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Thanks. A toehold, all I needed.

D0m0nik · March 26, 2015, 12:28:47 PM

QuoteI wish others would keep making PAC maps. I'm making them again only because nobody else is.

I am so pleased you are making them again as they have indeed dried up, they are by far my favourite maps. The number of people who make the though is limited to a talented few. Is it hard to do, I have not tried?

warren · March 26, 2015, 12:33:12 PM

It is also limited to an interested few. I cannot be alone in not liking PAC can I?

teknotiss · March 26, 2015, 01:03:11 PM

Quote from: warren on March 26, 2015, 12:33:12 PM
It is also limited to an interested few. I cannot be alone in not liking PAC can I?

sorry dudes, been really busy and i'm very picky with releasing maps i don't enjoy.
i have a few in process, i'll see if i can get one done soon!

stdout! great map! still haven't got an approach i'm happy with and i'm on restart number 5! ;)
good job dude! 8)