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Well, it's about time I posted a map. If you thought my last map precipice absolutely sucked then you are going to love this map. I was going to post this a week later with some more testing. But somebodies map preview with the same idea just today changed that all.

Inspired by one of my long gone friends Benzu13 who's unique and original forging gave his map great gameplay and a overall great feel, I present Bubblez!

Bubblez is a symmetrical map with a layout in the water. Whether it is original or not, the map has been made to have great gameplay and not necessarily aesthetics which is what custom games is all about. But if you think this map is sexy, feel free to have some love. This map brings about a new meaning to interactivity and gameplay. Due to the water covering half the map, it can influence gameplay a lot. No richocheting and flames (OH YEAH FLAMES) will be canceled out by the water. And when I say cancel out, I mean no smoke.

In addition there are propane tanks (that's what they're called, right) in the middle of the map. If you shoot them, they will explode on the enemies side of the map. Not unique enough? Between the middle platform and each base there is a small gap covered by a pallet. Destroying the pallet (especially with the propane tanks) will cause them to break and an unknowing oppenent will fall to their death. I did that, it's hilarious.

In addition I have incorporated boats into the combat.With the boats also come a propulsion system, a gravity lift, which gives the boats a starting boost. And they thing about it is when used correctly, you will have a decisive advantage over the opposing team. Such as:
-Boats have access to the only BR's on the map.
-Boats overlook the rocket launcher pawn point. Whoever controls that area controls the rockets.
-Can be used to flank opposing team.
-Some territories require a boat. Unless you want to drown.

In addition to the map itself, I have added some borders to keep people from falling off too easily. Yet somehow people keep falling off. It would help to forge through the map and get used to it for a minute before you play. Whether you know how to swim or not I recommend it.

Weapons list (from memory):
BRx2
Carbnex4
Spikerx4
Plasma pistolx2
Needlerx2
ARx2
SMGsx4
Maulerx2 - 60 second respawn, no spare clips
Plasma riflesx0 - WTF NO PLASMA RIFLES ON LONGSHORE AAAH
Rocketsx1 - 120 second respawn, no spare clips
Sniperx1 - 180 second respawn, 1 spare clip
overshieldx1 - 180 second respawn
firebombsx4 - 30 second respawn
plasmasx2 - 20 second respawn
fragsx0 - No grenade spamming FTW
regenx2

Onto the pics!

Red base

Blue base

Red base area (symmetrical)

Middle area

Middle area (boat side)

Boat and boat propulsion system

Action pics

No-scope. Probably my millionth.

Water explosion

The Flames are the fire of my soul!-Con

Plasma>Overshield...but just barely

Self Explanatory

I would be happy to answer any questions you have about the map. Until then DL. Some constructive criticism would be nice. I would also like to test it a bit more so feel free to come play. And before anybody says it water polo doesn't count because:
Every time you stop, crouch, or turn around twice you die and because you are floating and in this you are walking on water. Anyone can swim, but only a God could swim on water till now.

If I need to add anything to the thread tell me because I think I did everything well. Go easy on me and pretend that Fly didn't release his map today. Pretend some rookie posted there map wrong instead kthx.

Anyway, DL up top or here Bubblez

P.S. Since Precipice failed Hub of the Dead maybe this one will win. Oh wait, there is no contest. Shit!