Lofty Towers is my first completed map. It's actually based loosely off two levels from the PS1 game Spryo the Dragon. The map is asymmetrical and was originally designed with FFA games in mind, but it works just as well, if not better, with team games. The layout consists of two sides, a red and blue side, connected by 2 center pieces. There are several different routes across the maps, including several 2-way mancannons.

In terms of balance, the red team has easier access to some power weapons like the turret, firebombs, and overshield, but the blue team can still reach them. Blue team's main advantage comes from the high ground of their base, the tower. The splazer was chosen in place of a sniper to give players more of a chance to run for cover. Although it is technically assymetrical, there are aspects that make it feel like a symetrical map as well.

Also, there are a few breakable spots and minor aesthetic issues, but due to the fact that I've reached the object limit, there isn't a whole lot I can do. Any feedback is appreciated and I'll try my best to fix any problems.

----NOTE----
MAKE SURE TO RUN THOUGH THE MANCANNONS

Weapons/Equipment/Power-ups

Battle Rifle x6 30 sec, 2 extra clips
Shotgun x1 120 sec, 0 clips
Brute Shot x2 60 sec, 2 clips
Needler x1 90 sec, 2 clips
Carbine x2 30 sec, 2 clips
Splazer x1 150 sec
Grav Hammer x1 120 sec
MG Turret x1 150 sec
Plasma Grenades x8 60 sec
Firebomb Grenades x2 60 sec
Regenerator x1 120 sec
Bubble Shield x1 120 sec
Overshield x1 180 sec

Gametypes
The biggest game I've played is 4 v 4, but I would recommend anything from 2 v 2, possibly all the way up to 8 v 8.
(AR or BR starts)
* = untested

FFA Slayer
FFA Oddball
FFA KOTH (Use a longer Hill move time)
Team Slayer
Snipers (FFA or Team)
Multi-Flag
1 Flag*
Assault
Territories
Juggernaut*
VIP*
Infection

I would also reccomend a shorter suicide penalty. Due to the lack of guardrails it's fairly easy to fall off, but with brute shots and a Grav hammer in the mix, you can use that to your own advantage.

Lofty Towers

Red Side

Blue Side

Center (Splazer)

Overshield/Fire nades

Layout

ACTION SHOTS

Drop in

Gunned down

Caught stealing

Flamed

And the notorious Recon shot

If you play any of the untested gametypes, let me know how they work. And if you get a good custom game going, I would really appreciate an invite (GT marshie 333), I didn't get to play on this map as much as I would have liked.

Thanks to everyone who tested
Thanks for checking out Lofty Towers

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