VORTEX

If you like symmetrical arena-style maps that are fast paced, well built, and easy to understand, this is the map for you. Vortex is basically a square map on Foundry with two large and two smaller bases.

The large bases face each other and are connected via a tunnel with a central area in which to take cover; sort of. The tunnel entrance/exit rests in the heart of each base and is covered by a shield door. The opposing base can also be reached by traversing atop the tunnel, though, the central vortex of man cannon requires strategic jumps and some ingenuity if this is the chosen path.

The smaller bases also face one another and are connected via an elevated catwalk that gives way centrally to the vortexâ€™s entry point. One wrong move and youâ€™ll find yourself two levels down, inside the tunnel and probably in the midst of a fray you would have rather avoided.

Both large bases are defendable but just as easily conquered. The smaller bases are more open but isolated and have fewer entry points. In the underbelly of each is a teleporter leading to the opposite base.

The bases are called bases for a reason. They are intended to be occupied and defended. The noob philosophy of jumping to the lowest points on a map while spraying and praying is considered bad form for Vortex. Occupation of higher ground pays off.

The following illustrations give an overall impression of the lower and upper layouts of the map as well as the weapons scheme. Equipment (as well as scenery) is not shown but each large base has either 1x power drain or 1x regenerator. A bubble shield rests below the vortex in the middle of the tunnel. Two grav-lifts lay outside the teleporters allowing quick traverse over the bisecting tunnel, or as another means to infiltrate a larger base.

This map would play well with oddball, KoTH, territories and VIP. I suppose the tunnel would be good for conquest as well. I do not do well with game types; they annoy me. I just like building maps. Feel free to adjust it as necessary just give me credit for the map if you do. Enjoy!

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By atheos23 at 2008-03-28

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