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Shortly after Smashed was released, Bungie's internal map that was added to MM via ATLAS, and following the controversy that abounded as a result, I took the opportunity to rework the layout. In normal circumstances modifying another person's map would be strictly out of the question, but as Smashed lies unattributed except to an unidentified Bungie employee, I considered it fair game.

I viewed this merely as an exercise in analysis of a map design, and to challenge myself to improve upon the original. Subjectively, I think I have done so, modifying or removing problem areas others raised in public at the time, as well as generally tidying up the layout, smoothing over cracks that trapped nades and disrupted player movement and aim. Play has been spread out further around the map - although the central area still sees a large amount of traffic in CTF. Team Slayer is most improved, with tweaked weapon placement that weakens the centre and provides the back wall with more long range firepower. The towers have been modified to allow easier access from multiple angles, and walkways added to allow players to move around the outside of the map more efficiently. Long and tactical jumps have been added to reward experienced players and to allow the clever and cunning to turn the tables in the occasional fight. The majority of moveable and destructible objects have been removed. The central structure has been opened up to reduce camping. Rockets, which dominated the map, have been replaced with a flamethrower, which serves best as a defensive weapon here, but otherwise isn't the automatic choice and doesn't draw players unecessarily to the middle. OS has been added, accessible from the back half of the map, further pushing play out wide as its timer comes up. Snipe has been moved to the ground floor from the back tower to make players work to get into position. Fusion coils have been removed.

As an exercise and personal challenge, this was a fun project. However, it wasn't a major undertaking and as such the only gametypes I can recommend are Team Slayer and CTF, as in the original, as others have not been set up. However, if you wish to improve on the map in your own way, please feel free to modify as you wish.

I hope you all enjoy the map, and look forward to any and all intelligent feedback.

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