Sour Diesel

Sour Diesel

Author: Dirt Jockey
Map Download: Sour Diesel
Custom Gametype: Get High
Recommended Gametype: FFA Slayer
Players: 2-8

This map was formerly known as "Rat Trap". After producing about 4 versions I stumbled upon a Sandbox map with the same name. I was pretty pissed but I thought "Rat Trap" was a pretty generic name to begin with, and there were many changes I wanted to make to the map, so I decided to release my final version of Rat Trap under the new name Sour Diesel. Changes include Man Cannon tweaks, Weapon balancing, A new platform for the Active Camo and many other touches.

The most notable change is the exclusive gametype I made exclusively for this map.

Basically this map utilizes the 2 main ares of 'Rats Nest'. I Interlocked everything to make the map Inescapable and to produce clean edges and smooth gameplay.

Gameplay: Almost all the power weapons can be found close to the base of this map as there are many lookout points above, this is set up to prevent camping the top. To further help camping I placed Fusion Coils strategically up top which serve 2 purposes: (1) To be shot from below which would Incinerate anyone turtling on the teleporter up top and (2) To be pushed off the edge effectively 'Carpet Bombing' anyone below. Its really a Double Edged Sword going up top, giving you excellent Point of View but making you a Hot Target with no cover and explosive surroundings. Both the Active Camo and Overshield are found in the middle elevated above ground level promoting a constant scramble from bottom to top and top to bottom. With multiple Grav Lifts and precision aimed Man Cannons there are many ways to get to the top however that is not always the best place to be.

The Custom Gametype "Get High" was made specifically for this map. It is a version of Oddball with many twists. Effectively the Ball is just a melee weapon that makes you able to jump twice as high. It earns you no extra points- Just helps you get to the top quicker and provides excellent duels amongst the Sword and Shotgun making this anyones game.
Weapons:
1 x Shotgun
2 x Sniper Rifle
6 x Battle Rifle
2 x SMG
1 x Spartan Laser
1 x Sword
1 x Machine Gun Turret

Vehicles:
1 x Chopper

Equipment:
3 x Grav Lift
3 x Deployable Cover
1 x Active Camo
1 x Overshield
1 x Bubble Shield
1 x Regenerator
2 x Power Drain
2 x Frag Grenade
2 x Plasma Grenade
2 x Stick Grenade

Outside View

Side View

Outside Top View

Inside Bottom View

Inside Bottom Reverse View

Inside Middle View

Inside Middle Reverse View

Inside Top View

Action Shots:
Pushing Fusion Coils down

Fusion Coil direct impact

Tossing a Grenade up top

Grenade direct hit

Heads up

Teleporter Block Fail

Tossing Coils inside