TrenchWars 1918
Created by: Z0mbie Kitten and Izano Slayer
Original idea and most forging by z0mbie kitten; Tons of added ideas by Izano Slayer
EDIT: We have already seen a stolen version of this map. Please keep in mind this is an original map. We are just about positive this hasn't been done before us. :)

TrenchWars 1918 is a map inspired by the flash game of the same name (minus 1 year because we're futuristic like that), here>Warfare 1917 | Armor Games but of course with its own creative spin. We use a class system that randomly assigns you one of four classes that will be gone into greater depth later. This map is basically a battlefield consisting of four trenches that must be captured to win using a territories game type. The trenches are captured instantly as long as there are no enemies in that current trench. Here is an overview of the map:

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And here is a picture of a trench:

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While the field is calm in these pictures, the game can get very epic later on. As we previously stated, you spawn in one of four class weaponry rooms. You pick up your weapons and go through a teleporter that leads you into the battlefield.

Here is an example of a class weaponry room, all featuring drop spawned weapons (which accounts for the sloppiness of each weapon).

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When you are done picking up your weapon, you go through a teleporter that leads you here:

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The floating walls in the background are used to block the light from the laser towers, which can get annoying (especially when you are a sniper) during gameplay. Other than that they have no affect on the game.

One of the key features of this game, however, is the classes. There is an assault class, stealth class, sniper class, and the heavy class. Here they are:

Assault Class

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Description: The assault class is the backbone of your force. Using deployable covers, they can create cover for themselves and for others in the normally barren battlefield. They are equipped with assault rifles and battle rifles that can adapt to all situations but dominating none of them. Also, they have two frag grenades that are useful for clearing out trenches. They are good at taking over trenches as long as they don't face a machine gunner. They can de-scope snipers with the battle rifle but can not effectively kill them from a range. The deployable cover helps them safely move across the battle field.

Good Against: Heavy gunners (when the enemy is out of range), other assault classes and decent against stealth.

Weaknesses: Snipers, heavy gunners at close range, and good stealth users can easily overcome them.

Tips: Use your deployable covers to create safe paths for less equipped teammates. Do not stay in trenches for too long, keep pushing ahead. When facing a machine gunner use grenades. When you die with grenades, however, keep in mind the enemies can pick them up, so use them quickly if behind enemy lines.

Sniper Class

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Description: The sniper class is the most essential class. It keeps your enemies at bay while your teammates push ahead. This class is only armed with a sniper and pistol so it has no way to defend itself at close quarters. It can absolutely destroy machine gun classes in the open, same with the assault class, however, the stealth class is where the sniper's true weakness lies. First of all, both your guns are slow firing so you can not spray bullets in random directions. Secondly, you can be flanked very easily, saying you are just about always scoped so that you can not see them on your radar. All weaknesses aside, the sniper class is probably the single best class in Trench Wars.

Good Against: Machine gunners and the assault class. It can take out other snipers poking their heads out of trenches.

Weaknesses: Stealth and other snipers.

Tips: Always snipe from a trench. Never snipe from the ramps leading out from the teleporters. Sniping from the ramps may give you a better view of enemies, but shows more of your body as well. Sniping from a trench only shows your head. Sometimes it is best to snipe from the second trench as well as the first. As it helps put pressure on the enemies. Swap your pistol for any gun you see laying on the ground from dead teammates or even enemies as soon as possible for better close range defense. Just about never get the banshee (explained later) when you are this class because you are very important to your teammates.

Stealth Class

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Description: The stealth class is the only "special" class in Trench Wars. Armed with a sword, pistol, and a radar jammer (which can be very helpful) It utilizes a custom power up (on instant respawn; lasts 90 seconds) that grants the user good camo. However, this also comes with it's own set of cons. First, it makes the user extremely weak. With no shielding and only 10% damage resistance, the stealth class is the weakest of them all. (Health Wise;The user dies in only one shot) But this by no means makes the stealth class useless. In the right hands, this class can counter every class in the game. It's main weaknesses are easily the fact that the stealth class can not pick up weapons, therefore rendering it useless when it needs to adapt. Bullet sprays are also an enemy of this class. One stray bullet will instantly kill you, so you need to keep in cover then move quickly. When you are this class, know that you are the main class standing between your teammates and a sniper bullet. We can not stress this enough, this class is the anti-sniper.

Good Against: Snipers, the assault class (if you surprise them). This can also apply to the heavy gunner class if you sneak up on them well. You can kill other stealth classes using your pistol but not effectively.

Weaknesses: Machine gunners can easily kill you with bullet spray, as can assault.

Tips: Go for snipers. If you can spot any snipers, ignore highly populated enemy trenches, and go for them. If you can, work from the back trench toward your teammates. This surprises enemies. Do not throw your radar jammer while standing in the open. Your cloak will go away and everyone will unload in your direction. Instead throw it while in a trench. Most of the time, you will walk right by enemy stealth classes, therefore, they are most of the time harmless to you. If you see another stealth class in the open, it is not smart to start shooting them with your pistol. Leave them to your teammates, which does not put you in harm's way. If you are positive someone knows you are in the same trench with them, jump up out of the trench and come at them from above. It is much more effective.

Heavy Class

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Description: At first glance, the heavy class seems weak compared to others. It has mainly short range weapons (a turret, shotgun ,and pistol) and on an open map like Trench Wars it seems pointless. But this class is like a close range sniper. It is the best at defending trenches. Anyone that comes over the edge of a guarded trench will be greeted with a face full of turret fire. Games can be won by a single experienced turret user getting to the final trench. Snipers, however, can easily take out these guys if they are not well covered by teammates. Also, this class is the main and only defense against banshees. When an enemy banshee is out on the field you must use your turret to take it out. Banshee can kill very easily, so stop their reign of terror quickly. Bullet spray often to kill the stealth class.

Good Against: Stealth, Banshees, and at close quarters; assault

Weaknesses: Snipers! Also assault when they are out of range.

Tips: Have your teammates kill any snipers before leaving a trench. Or at least ask if there are any. It is also killer to go with teammates (especially assault) as escorts across the battlefield. If they can get you far you will most likely rape. If your team is gaining ground quickly, follow up behind them, this is a perfect chance to get across the battlefield. Do not ignore your shotgun, you move much faster without your turret, but you do lose some much needed range and the general purpose of your class. If you need to make an escape, do not hesitate to drop your turret, staying alive can hold ground and of course, we think anyone would rather be alive than dead, but that is just our opinion ;).

<Banshee>

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Description: One minute into the game, the air raids begin. Both banshees for both teams spawn next to where you come out of the teleporters. Get in fast, or the other team might destroy your banshee! The Banshee can really rain hell on the opposing team, but still has it's own weaknesses. As previously stated, the turret class can take out a banshee in a matter of seconds. Banshees can fly into trenches and capture them but can be very easily hijacked. Plus, their wings get stuck on the sides, though it is not impossible to get out. The stealth class is not a threat to the banshee what so ever. They can not even hijack it. Banshee battles are quite common. So ask for support from ground units.

Good Against: Everything except the stealth class. You will not be able to see them so it is rare for you to kill them.

Weaknesses: Turret Class, as stretched earlier.

Tips: Don't fly away from enemy turret fire. Find the source and kill them fast. Leave trench-capturing to teammates, it isn't worth the risk of the enemy team controlling your Banshee, as well as their own. Take out turrets first, then snipers. You need to clear snipers out so that your team can push ahead much easier. If you are hijacked, try to suicide by flying downwards to the death barrier, killing yourself, but most importantly, the hijacker-er. Don't get out of the Banshee once inside it. First of all, the only reason to do this would be to capture a trench, but you will eventually die, and the enemy gets the Banshee. Plus, who wants a million curse words from angry teammates bursting your ears? :]

FINAL NOTES

General Pictures

A blue team squad defending a trench.
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A smart stealth user kills a turret user from behind, avoiding bullets.
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This is what we mean when we say to stay out of trenches in a banshee.
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An early battle.
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A sniper prepares to go into battle.
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General Tips: Stay in Trenches until you have some teammates. Rushing alone is just stupid.

Once even teams are made, close the party. Other people can join and uneven teams, and potentially ruin the game.

Deployable covers can be taken out by snipers. Just shoot the deployer-thing.

If you are assault class, USE DEPLOYABLE COVERS. They really help your teammates.

Radar Jammers can be shot by snipers if in the open, so take them out if you see them immediately. Unless you know it is a teammate's. You can tell if your reticle is red, it's an enemy's, and green means a friendly threw it down.

Last Words

A note from Z0mbie Kitten: Because my good friend is lazy and it is 2:00 in the morning, we will do one more overall check on the map (even though there are no known bugs) and replace the download link with the new one if we do change anything (we will also let you all know if we do). So check back often! ;D

If you haven't already noticed, the starting spawn weapon is a magnum.

Yes, you can pick up weapons. That includes fallen teammates.

Shields are normal, as is most settings. (Unless you get the power-up)

The walls used to block off the lights (floating ones) could possibly be landed on and be sniped from, but it's not practical. Plus, they would be exposed.

The map is barren, but that is completely intended. No aesthetics are used because we reached the object limit. NOTHING MORE CAN BE MADE. Plus, the banshee could exploit such structures.

If you read this all, just put a little + in your post.

Please don't ask me, "How did YOU make this?" This was a cooperative effort, both Izano Slayer and Z0mbie Kitten took part in this. (Actual gamertags) In fact, Z0mbie Kitten did more than me. I just sprayed ideas and drove in circles. Thanks!

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