Created by yours truly, Linubidix.

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Haven’t done one of these in a while so lets get started, shall we...

This was actually inspired by mediocrity. A few months ago I saw a theme in a few maps that had barely been touched before, but it hadn’t been done to the justice I felt it deserved so I decided to take a crack at it. This is what I made; Squared Circle.

Once a famous sporting arena destroyed by its own corruption, now lays idle; awaiting combat. 4 – 14 Players.

Origin of the Map
Well, it came to me in a dream and I thought; this shall be epic… ah just kidding. As I said, a few months ago I saw some wrestling themed maps that were mediocre at best; very poor aesthetics coupled with little to no playability. So I decided I’d take a shot at it and I wanted to really do it justice as I am a large fan of wrestling, well the WWE at least. I wanted to incorporate some references/Easter eggs for the wrestling fans yet I did not want to do so if it were to compromise gameplay. So I made the ring first and went from there; making the stage, the fan seating and so on. I never had an exact plan of how it would turn out but I had a rough idea of how the finished product would look. I actually started it around June. It spent about two untouched until I finally decided to get my ass into gear and finish it. So majority of the work has been done in the past month.
As for the name, Squared Circle is one of the many nicknames given to a wrestling ring; often used by wrestling announcers. As an example: When the two competitors step inside the squared circle, one man shall walk out triumphant, the other battered, bruised and defeated.

Layout(Not completely a necessary read, my attempt to describe my map in a detailed manor)
The layout is very diverse, some areas have even lead people to believe that they had spawned outside of the map. Oh and just so you know; it is impossible to break this map as it occupies all of Foundry. Originally the central focus point was intended to be the ring but the action in gameplay spans across the entirety map, so there’s isn’t too much traffic in the one spot. Yes, the Ring is the main aesthetic piece. It is completely accessible from all spots; underneath, inside and on top. It holds a Grav Hammer(Easter eg: Triple H’s Sledgehammer) underneath and a single Firebomb on top, with a single box looking down on it from the top of Foundry. Surrounding the ring is the Fan seating area. It is more or less a U shaped assortment of double boxes. It has a simple tunnel system, entrances and exits from the tunnel system are from fall into it from atop or open single boxes guarded with shield doors. The side with the foundry bay doors I shall call the left side and so on. On the left side there is a high ledge offering an amazing vantage point but can only be accessed via crouch jumping or with aide from the grav lift. It can be an excellent spot to whore the BR, Sniper, laser or Rocket. The back side of the fan seating offers adamant cover and the back left corner is where attackers spawn in all set ups. The back of simple tunnel offers little to no cover and is a nice spot to jump to when being attacked, just be weary of being blindsided by an unseen enemy. The back right corner, or what I have dubbed the MLG corner because of its smoothness which I am rather proud of. It offers another way into the tunnel via falling and an open single box. The stage is rather open and at the bottom of the staircase is the grav lift. To the right of the stage is the oversheild spawn. Behind the stage is the Gorilla Position, holding a Brute Shot and an almost hidden teleporter. The back area of Foundry is quite closer quartered. It’s also set up that the Defenders alternate rooms to spawn in for symmetrical and asymmetric maps. It just wouldn’t be a map by Linubidix if there weren’t any merging in the back alley so, for those that care on one side, there is a fence wall merged upright in the armoury room and another fence wall merged at one of the doorways on the opposite side. The car park, defenders asymmetric spawn is probably the least active area on the map, although it does offer a camo(in symmetric games) and a shotgun(in asymmetric games). It also offers three separate exits/two in asymmetric games. Back through the alley, Via teleporter(only available in symmetric games) and through a sequence of (crouch)jumps which can lead you to an amazing vantage point.
Well, that bit was quite long wasn’t it? 513 words, wow.

Weapons and Equipment
Red = Only available in Asymmetric Games
Blue = Only available in Symmetric Games
Black = Available in Both styles of Games

Gameplay
Well, of course since I made it; it caters to Elimination. Found here. As it is very diverse and has a versatile set out with many hiding spots and tactical positioning, Elimination works quite well.
Team Slayer. I recommend larger parties for Team Slayer. Smaller teams, such as 3v3 I say would work better if it were done in FFA. So I’d recommend teams of 4 and up. Nice party size for Team Slayer is 12; 6v6.
Slayer FFA. 4 person slayer is a relaxing and slow paced game, it is enjoyable. But to really get the best out of the map I’d recommend party sizes of 6 and up for FFA.
One Flag. I definitely recommend large parties for this. Teams of 5 or 6 would be your best bet for a great One Flag experience. Smaller parties; and it can become very slow and bit boring. So for larger partied One Flag games it can be much more, yet fittingly hectic.
Team Swat. Very fitting and complementing to the map. As it is a strong and suiting map for the BR.
Flag Rally. Yes, another flag rally map. Again the diversity plays a large factor in this gametype.
Most assault games also play very well.
Oddball is something I wouldn’t recommend as there are too many spots to hide making it very easy to camp.

I am very satisfied with the weapons on this map. Initially the weapons were awful, ill fitting and really did not complement anything. The Hammer, Rocket and Laser all played like a dream; exactly how I’d envisioned. The shotguns are now are rush weapon, meaning that they can be very useful but when they are overused, they’re overpowered. The fact that they no longer respawn has really helped gameplay. The swapping of weapons in symmetrical and asymmetric games has also been a great help. The Grav Lift is an item you want to get your hands on as it can really help you get to a strong vantage point, just make sure to be carrying a BR with you at the very least.

So, the time has come. Hasn’t it? The time for screenshots.
Captions to screenshots are beneath picture.

So, that there is the ring. Firebomb on top, Hammer underneath.

Looking over a portion of the stage.

Large overview of the outside area.

Left side of the fan seating

Looking over the back area of the fan seating.

A bit deeper down.

Looking over the right side.

Small overview of the Defenders’ symmetrical spawn

Some sexy alley merging.

Behind the entrance.

The often forgotten teleporter taking you to the picture below.

Underneath the stage, the sender takes you to the picture below.

That camo is set to symmetrical. Laser is located behind the fence wall in the corner of the picture.

Some nice jumping in the corner will allow you entry into the rest of the map.
That teleporter in the corner is turned off in asymmetric games, to help in One Flag.

Looking down the alley. Laser can be seen.

So the time has come for me to begin to wrap it up. But before I do, so large thank yous are in order.

Firstly an enormous thanks is due for J A Y. For always being there, every testing session, always willing to give me his honest input and a few tips with the spawns. Seriously, this map would not be what it is without him. Yes I made all of the map, but he always gave constructive criticism.

thesilencebroken. Although he actually did very little to nothing on the map. He always kept me inspired as for a few months now we’ve been teasing each other about out maps. He always kept me inspired to forge.

Metallic Snake. That day he helped me decide a lot of the weapon placement.

Iv0ry and HPM, for being Australian. And offering their complements in the past few days before posting.

Chipsinabox. Although he also didn’t do much or anything on the map. He offered an amazing conversation while we were simply jumping around the map for several hours.

Every one of the testers, really thanks guys.

And to a lot of those guys who always expressed their interest.

Thanks guys.

Well, this has been my most recent map. Squared Circle.
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I look forward to the community’s input, don’t let me down guys.

Love, Linubidix.