Duality

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Duality is a mid sized Foundry map that supports the 5 major gametypes (Slayer, CTF, Assault, Territories, KotH). One important aspect of this map is that it has a different layout for symmetrical vs asymmetrical games. Duality gets its name from this dual nature.

In symmetrical games, teams spawn across each other atop the large U-shaped floating platform. They enjoy equal weapons and base layouts.

In asymmetrical games, the defenders spawn in the center of the U-shaped platform while the attackers spawn on the low ground at the opposite end of the map.

Special Map Feature: The dumpster rooms
There are two small rooms on the ground floor of the map, directly below the two side bases. These rooms are built with two walls of vertical dumpsters, one normal wall, and one shield door. The room is great for flag carriers and bomb carriers because you can camp behind the shield door for safety. But grenades can be thrown above the dumpsters and shield door to kill anyone inside the room. Also, the dumpsters can be knocked aside by a speeding Warthog or Chopper. Knocking down the dumpsters and picking up the flag carrier is a great way to expedite his escape from the room. Some dumpsters have been set on slants to make them easier to knock aside.

Recommended Gametypes
The map was built for the 5 major gametypes (Slayer, CTF, Assault, Territories, KotH), but you may wish to tweak some game settings for the best experience with Duality.

CTF: One Flag works fine, no changes needed. With Multi-Flag, however, you'll want to enable "flag at home to score". Otherwise, it'll be a mad rush to score 3 times and the game will suck. Also, change the "flag return" time to 5 seconds or touch return.
Assault: I tested Neutral Bomb with a reduced bomb fuse time of 10 seconds (default is 15 seconds, with a 5 second disarm time). I felt that it was too difficult to disarm, however, so I recommend the default Neutral Bomb settings. Assault and One Bomb should also work fine with default settings.
Territories: The map was tested with a reduced capture time of 15 seconds (default is 30). It worked very well, but the average score per round was 3 or 4 territories. You could try it with capture times of 20 seconds or a reduced round timer, but I think the game we played worked very well.
Slayer: There really isn't anything you need to change for Slayer, but I recommend also trying this map with starting rockets and BR secondary weapons. It's a riot.

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