Zendarrun Proudly Presents....

Yes, after THREE WEEKS in development, Desolate mine is Finaly ready to be released to the public. I have been working my ass off and almost refused to sleep while it was still unfinished, often working until 4:00am. Now, i can finaly get some rest. (NO LIES)

also, id like to thank some certain people, or at least the maps they made.
Several components of Desolate Mine were inspired by other maps.

the center chamber's floor was inspired by the high platform on Chalice (just like the teleporters on mausoleum were).

the tunnels that make up red side were inspired by a map made by the guys who brought you cyclopean.

the design for the teleporter shaft was inspired by TNT polo.

So, some credit goes to the geniuses who's engineering helped inspire my maps most important features.

also, some credit goes to my xbox live friend, who helped with some of the minor components (mostly the cieling).

Now, for the description:

Desolate Mine was designed to promote close combat. To make it balanced, there is only one shotgun and NO other close range weapons. The shotgun itself is VERY limited in its often unholy power. But, we'll get to that later.
This maps main features are the large circular chamber and a tunnel running under it. the teleporters on both sides of the map lead tho this large chamber, which is also where a Fuel Rod Gun spawns, along with 2 sentinal beams (which often go unnoticed, but are very helpful).
The Shotty spawns directly beneath the FRG, in a tunnel.

This map works very well with one sided and two sided games, as well as slayer.
Currently plays:
Slayer
CTF
Assault (i think)

If you do objective games, i suggest you increase the score to win so that the game lasts a little longer.

MAP IS BEST WITH 4-8 PLAYERS.

Weapons/quantity/spawn time/ spare clips/ # at start

Assault rifle / 2 / 30 seconds / 2 / 2
Battle rifle / 4 / 30 seconds / 2 / 4
SMG / 4 / 30 Seconds / 1 / 4
Plasma rifle / 2 / 20 seconds / NA / 2
Fuel Rod Gun / 1 / 120 seconds / 1 / 1
Sentinal Beam / 2 / 60 seconds / NA / 1
ShotGun / 1 / 90 seconds / none / 0

spike grenades / 4 / 10 seconds / 4
frag grenades / 2 / 10 seconds / 2
Bubble Shield / 1 / 60 seconds / 1
Regenerator / 1 / 60 seconds / 1

There are two halfs (roughly symmetrical) as described in this crappy drawing:

as you can see, I put as much space as possible between the return points.
Remember this drawing is only to help you see what its shaped like, it Really is more organized than this.

center chamber

Red side, near teleporter

red side, near flag spawn

red side tunnel entrance

blue side, near teleporter

reciever nodes (directly above the Fuel rods)

i wonder who that good looking spartan with the Shotgun is.....

and the image at the top is of the tunnel that i was talking about

also, i was considering placing 1 or 2 maulers, but decided against it. Do you think they would help or hinder the gameplay?

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