Solarium was recently added to the Seven on Seven playlist for the month of August.
This map will join Lotus, my other map in matchmaking. Load it up on August 7th and enjoy!

Solarium is a small competitive map located in the crypt on sandbox. The map plays perfectly with 4 v 4 but with free for all game types I would suggest no more than 6 players. Team Slayer and Two Flags were the best game types, but the Action Sack game type Pit of Joy was also a blast. The map is perfectly symmetrical, with two intersecting paths on the top floor, as well as two more on the bottom. The action comes to a head in the center room, where the two top paths can be used to grab the sword, and/or drop down on the players in the bottom level. This map was tested extensively and was a fan favorite. It has all the nonstop action of a small arena map, without the spawning and game play problems that usually come with small maps.

Mauler x 2 ------------------ 120 sec respawn – 1 clip
Needler x 2 ---------------- 90 sec respawn – 1 clip
Spiker x 4 ------------------- 60 sec respawn – 1 clip
Plasma Rifle x 2 ---------- 30 sec respawn
Energy Sword x 1 ------- 180 sec respawn
Spike Grenades x 4 ---- 20 sec respawn
Regenerator x 2 --------- 120 sec respawn

Gametypes:
The level was setup and tested for every gametype. I think Team Slayer and Capture the Flag (two flag) were the best, but Swords, Assault, and Team King of the Hill, and Pit of Joy also played very well.

Testers Guild Approved

Blue Base

Blue Side Room

Red Base

Bottom Center (Pit of Joy game)

Top Center (sword spawn)

Under Red Base (mauler spawn)

Overhead Map (Many blocks removed to show underlying structure)

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