Carousel: Round and round you go, because where you stop, you die.

Recommended players: 2-8
Recommended gametypes: FFA slayer, team slayer

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Carousel was built as a free-for-all map that promotes frantic, unpredictable movement. There are really no "bases" (although there is a red side and blue side for reference) and very few defendable positions. By utilizing eight man-cannons and two teleporters, movement across the entire map is quick and easy, which leads to sudden sneak-attacks, surprising ambushes, and unexpected escapes. The more you move, the longer you stay alive... generally.

The bottom-center area (where most of the power-weapons are located) hosts four man-cannons that can quickly transport you to one of the top four corner bases. From there, you can jump from man-cannon to man-cannon and quickly make your way clockwise around the entire upper area. (This is the "carousel" motion that inspired the name of the map.) You can't stay up top forever, however, because you'll quickly run out of ammunition and equipment. To refuel, you need to drop back down to the bottom and start the process all over again.

Weapons:

12 plasma grenades
8 battle rifles
2 carbines
2 SMGs
2 plasma rifles
2 sniper rifles
2 needlers
2 missle pods
2 firebomb grenades
1 rocket launcher
1 mauler
1 shotgun
1 sword

Equipment:

2 overshields
2 regenerators
2 bubble shields
2 power drains
2 grav lifts
2 deployable covers
active cam

A general overview:

One of the top corner bases with a man-cannon. (This is where the "carousel" motion takes place.)

The bottom-center area with four man-cannons that take you to the four corner areas.

Sniper spawn, overlooking active cam spawn.

Active cam spawn, which is the top-center of the map.

This is my first map and my first time posting here, so I'm really hoping for some constructive feedback. My friends and I love this map for free-for-all slayer because of the fast-paced action and crazy scenarios. (When you die, most of the time you're wondering, "Where did that come from?") Comments and suggestions welcome.

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