Map Title: Ping Pong
A new take on dodge ball.

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Download Gametype Make sure you redownload if you haven't got Version 2.

Description:

A whole new map that takes the idea of dodge ball and incorporates elements of ping pong. Instead of throwing grenades across the map, you bounce them off of horizontal shield doors. It takes a lot of aim (and luck) to stick someone and that is part of the fun.

If someone tries to jump across, teleporters are there to stop them however it is possible to get in that way sometimes. You can't throw grenades straight across because of the fence walls I placed. You can't throw them over either because of shield doors on top of that. I chose plasma grenades because not only do they resemble ping pong balls but they have a lot more bounce then spikes.

I've done everything in my power to ensure that no cheating can occur. It is pretty hard to get to the other side and that was my biggest concern. I'm fairly certain there is no way out of the map either. I chose fairness over beauty so if some thing weird that might be why (either that or I was lazy). If you do have concerns or want to point out flaws please tell me.

I recommend 2 vs 2 or 4 vs 4 but the map supports 8 vs 8. Make sure you download the required Ping Pong variant. If you don't want to download the variant, instructions to make it are at the very bottom.

Tips
-You can get a better bounce on the grenade if you jump before you throw it. Mess around and try to find the best areas to bounce.
-Sometimes the plasmas get blown all over the place so you have to drop down and pick some up. You can then easily teleport back up.
-Make you sure you only have two teams, one Red and one Blue.
-Stay in school.

Gametype Changes
-Made shields recharge faster
-Normal gravity
-People's shields are stronger, grenades weaker.
-Encourages sticks instead of spam grenades. (When you stick them with full shields it won't say it's a stick but you still get the kill.

Ping Pong in action.

Bouncing plasma.

Upper view.

Teleporters.

Additional information:

This is my first map that I've really ever made. I mean sure I've messed around in forge but I never had the motivation to do something. I don't know how this idea came to me but I'm glad it did and I got it over with. So obviously this is my first submission to Forge Hub and I'll welcome all the criticism.

If you don't want to waste space on another gametype, the Ping Pong variant is easy to make.

Ping Pong Variant
-It's Team Slayer, 25 or 50 to win
-Turn starting grenades off
-Make starting weapon sword (you can't shoot the other team with a sword)
-Make shields recharge 200% faster
-Mess around with the shields and damage. (I'll post specifics in a bit)