Chessbox
Created by Zoy

Supported Gametypes:
Slayer, Team Slayer, Crazy King, Infection, Oddball, CTF
Map Description
Chessbox is recommended for 2-4 players. Itâ€™s a vertically-oriented map which takes up about a quarter of the available space on Foundry. Chessbox features numerous bridges and ramps which are carefully positioned to provide maximum flexibility for precise jumping techniques to get to any other area of the map at very high speeds. The arrangement of corridors, corners, overlooks, and shield doors provide ample opportunities for ambushes, close-quarters battles, pursuits and quick escapes. At the same time, these features are situated with several zones of wide open space, where battle rifles and snipers become a serious factor to consider.

There are four levels in Chessbox, but they can be described in terms of High areas and Ground-level areas. In the High areas, there are three main perches â€“ labeled A, B, and C in the accompanying photos. All three areas are excellent sniping/BR positions, but fusion coils make them vulnerable to long-range attacks from their other two counterparts. High Points A and B can both be approached/escaped by two ramps, or escaped by quick jumps to lower areas. High Point C is only accessible by a grav lift, which can be briefly destroyed (with a 10 second respawn time).

The distinctive central feature of the High areas is The Chute, an angled double open box which leans against a horizontal double open box. Their angled meeting point provides two exits to the Ground Level.

Ground Level is a largely wide-open area thanks to the the High area structures being suspended in midair. It is divided by a few open box hallways, and a few strategically located shield doors. Close-range fighting can be fast and furious in these areas, with numerous opportunities for players on the losing end of a battle to buy more time by dashing through a shield door or around a corner; the tables can be turned with well-placed grenades.

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Panoramic view from High Point C. The only way up here is via a grav lift which respawns 10 seconds after being destroyed. A nice place to snipe from, if no oneâ€™s aiming at the fusion cores next to you.
[img width=496 height=800]http://www.zoonbats.com/forge/chessbox_from_c.jpg

Panoramic view from High Point A. Two ramps lead up to this point. There is an escape jump to a lower room if things get too hot. Right click and "view image" to see at full size.
[img width=800 height=157]http://www.zoonbats.com/forge/chessbox_from_a.jpg

Panoramic view from High Point B. Two ramps lead up to this point. If youâ€™re being closed in on, a quick jump will take you directly to Ground Level and the protection of open boxes and shield doors. Right click and "view image" to see at full size.
[img width=800 height=181]http://www.zoonbats.com/forge/chessbox_from_b.jpg

Panoramic view from Ground Level beneath High Point A. If your mid-long range skirmish takes a turn for the worse, step behind a shield door.
[img width=800 height=229]http://www.zoonbats.com/forge/chessbox_beneath_a.jpg

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Chessbox has been set up and tested primarily for Slayer variants, Crazy King, and Infection variants. (There is a CTF arrangement, which could provide for some lightning-quick battles â€“ however, my usual group of friends doesnâ€™t play much CTF, so I canâ€™t guarantee that itâ€™s perfectly balanced. Let me know how it works if you try CTF!)

Thank you for trying out Chessbox! Thanks to MaiPenRai, Lomi Lomi and BenFreaky of Â¡Â¡Â¡Crieve Hall Gang!!! for helping me test this map. And look for us online!

Download Chessbox here!