STORY

Located just east of Phoenix, Arizona is a rough, mountainous region where people sometimes go... only to never be seen again. It is a place of mystery, of legend and lore and it is located near Superstition Mountain. According to history, both hidden and recorded, there exists a fantastic gold mine here like no other that has not surfaced yet. It has been dubbed the “Lost Dutchman Mine” over the years and thanks to its mysterious location, it has been the quest of many an adventurer... and a place of doom to luckless others.

What strange energy lingers here? What has caused dozens of people who seek the mine to vanish without a trace? Is the answer really, as the Apache Indians say? Does the “Thunder God” protect this mine... bringing death to those who attempt to pillage it? Alternatively, can the deaths be linked to other causes? Are they caused, as some have claimed, by the spirits of those who have died seeking the mine before?

Map Description

Dutchman Mine is a small-enclosed asymmetrical map, with a relatively natural and organic feel to it. With much dedication of time towards project completion, my motive is to capture a realistic landscape environment so the players would have something to achieve while fighting.

Dutchman Mine has a vast array of weapons, equipment and power ups strategically placed to encourage movement around the map. In addition, this map offers a gold mine and tropical theme combination twist so you can enjoy the best of both worlds! Lastly, most of the map layout consists of rugged terrain surrounded by palm trees and ancient totem poles.

The center of the Dutchman Mine map is a dried up creek that leads into an eroded cave where there have been reports by locals that you can still find remains of mining equipment, old weapons , gear, and remains of washed up gold nuggets that fit into the palm of your hand .

As you are exploring this map, consider past research, scientific studies and expeditions to have a better understanding of the environment.

Map History

A map, whose original purpose was to serve as an esthetic map, has now evolved into a 1v1 map. My intensions were at first to have a map based on looks only when approaching this project. I soon realized having game play, would be a great addition to this map as well. After over a month of forging and countless hours I completed Dutchman mine. All my previous forging efforts had been puzzle maps like dark water, hells fury , and a collaboration on Paratroxity, which would soon go on to be featured. I would now have something else to show for other than an obstacle course.
In the beginning of the forge stage the layout was coming together, providing a clear picture of what the map would look like. The structural layout its self started to show some actual potential, it seems to be lacking something though. Therefore, I decided to push it further to challenge myself again, by adding the mineshaft. This provided an alternate route on each side of the base that you could now conveniently gain access to. Special thanks to everyone who participated in testing the map.And and shout outs to Buddhacrane, Mander a1, Cowboypickle23 and Canadians360 for helping to test breakability and game play.

Weapon List

· Battle Rifle x 4, 45s, no clips
· SMG x 2, 30s,1clip
· Plasma Rifle x 2, 30s
· Spiker x 2, 30s
· Needler x 1, 45s
· Plasma Pistol x 1, 45s
· Sniper Rifle x1, 150, no clips
· Plasma Grenade x 1, 30s
· Spike Grenade x1, 30s
· Bubble Shield x 1, 150s
. Active camo x , 150s