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First Strike
Created by Sokorsis

Supported Gametypes:
Um... All of the above?

Map Description
This map really started out just for oneflag, with the large outpost taking up most of the room in the map. Then i joined up with Forge Hub when i couldn't seem to get it to sell, and I learned a few things. One is that most people will go for a map capable for more than one game type. So i thought to myself "Okay, I'll just add a couple more flag points and throw in Assault compatability." Next thing i new, i had constructed a second, smaller base and was setting it up for Terretories, King of the Hill, VIP. The only thing I really didn't do was includ destination points for Juggernaut, as most people probably play that game for the killing aspect.

Anyway, On this map you will find two bases. The smaller one represents the rebel camp. You'll find playing this map that the Rebel camp is a little harder to get into thanks to close quarters and high walls, plus the fact that they have a shotgun and sniper rifle somewhere in that place. Directly outside of the camp's main entrance are two wraiths available to lay siege to the outpost. Inside the camp is a teleporter that leads to their flag/bomb area and a very handy sniping point, plus a few handy weapons.

The larger base is much better fortified, sporting severall turrets, a stockpile of equipment, and a sniper of their own with a neat perch that overlooks the whole of the map. This base also comes complete with a Ghost hangar that is totally inaccesable from the outside. Just don't boost into the man cannon on your way out, you'll end up crashing into the far end of the hangar and damaging your vehicle. The outpost also sports three stories of playability, the ground level with it's stockpile of weapons and the main entrance, the second floor with turrers and access to the hangar, and the third that is the sniping platform. In the back of the base you'll find a shotgun and teleporter on the other side of the Shield Door, the teleporter leading to the outpost's flag area. A teleporte in the middle of the passage between the bases leads to a sword chamber if anyone is interested.

All in all, I think that this map is fairly well balanced. The ghosts are able to come up behind the wraiths and hit them in their weak point, the turrets counter the ghosts if the enemy gets their hands on one or two, the snipers counter the turrets and eac other. One base is harder to get inside for the attacking team, the other is stockpiled with fancy weaponry.

Once again, I did try to make it accesible for all gametypes. However, i did not have the oppurtunity to playtest the map on every gametype. So, if you notice any bugs, feel free to let me know so that i can do something about it!

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Oupost Interior Overview
[img width=800 height=600]http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/dakadur/fort6.jpg

Passage Between Bases
[img width=800 height=600]http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/dakadur/fort5.jpg

General Overview
[img width=800 height=600]http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/dakadur/fort4.jpg

Exterior of Rebel Camp
[img width=800 height=600]http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/dakadur/fort3.jpg

Outpost Exterior and Ghost Hangar
[img width=800 height=600]http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/dakadur/fort2.jpg

Outpost Overview
[img width=800 height=600]http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/dakadur/fort1.jpg

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Please don't rate before you play, I don't want a score based on how the map looks but based on how the map plays. Criticism is accepted to an extent, but extensive flaming will not be tolerated. Examples: "OMGWTF YUR MAP SUX n00b!!!!!1!!" Please keep these comments to yourself. If you do download it, please let me know what you think via this thread!

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