**Link to new version now up. Changes include added bridge height at bases, an additional merged box or two, no more Goose in defenders base, and Brute shots respawn at 2 minutes instead of 3**

*** Players: 7-16 ***
Note: Ideal game would be 4 Tremors and 12 Mice.

Description:

Tremors Blast is a variant created with many great variants of the past in mind, those being Tremors, Tremors and Mouse, and Brute Burnout.

First is the influence of the original Tremors we all know and love. Just like the original you will have to navigate a map filled with structures and hiding places that keep you safe from the Tremors. However, on this map things get really interesting in the form of boxes to jump on and mini tunnel systems to hide in.

All of the tunnel systems were merged into the ground to allow the Mice to enter and hide, but not allow the Tremors to enter. This is also true for the setups at both the Mouse and Tremors base. You can still keep to the top of the boxes if you like, but the tunnels are way more fun in my opinion. For those lost and lazy types that hate to walk, there is a rescue Mongoose in the cave area in the center of the map.

Just like Tremors and Mouse you will be tasked with avoiding the Tremors who want nothing more than to splatter you all over the icy terrain of Iced Valley. Reach the Tremors base, steal the flag, and traverse your way back to your base for the score 3 time and you will win.

Now you may be saying, "But Creep, what about Brute Burnout?" Well my friends, I have incorporated Brute Shots into the Mouse base for a little added protection against those pesky Tremors. The Mouse base houses 4 Brute shots set to 3 minute respawn and 1 clip. Originally you were to start with Brute Shots, but they proved to be a bit too powerful when everyone had one. So when you fire this game up, get ready to hop on a Mongoose, get a partner to ride on the back, and blast those Tremors away before you get splattered!

Gametype:

The gametype is your basic Tremors gametype with a few tweaks. The Flag carrier will turn White to meld into the color of the terrain a bit and also gains a bit of jumping ability. In turn, base player jumping ability and speed have not changed. Everyone starts with Magnums, but they are just place holders for the Brute Shot and are basically pointless.

Due to the magnitude of the map this gametype is 3 scores to win during a 10 minute period. Each player also has 5 lives as opposed to one. Basic Tremor honor rules are also in affect, such as:

Tremors:
No shooting
Stay on the Chopper

Mice:
No Hijacking
No assassinating the Tremor

As a new rule specifically for this game, Tremors ARE NOT allowed to pick up dropped Brute Shots.

In Conclusion:

I really hope you all enjoy this map and gametype as it is a bit cerebral and requires team work among the Tremors. Your best bet is to spread out and play an zone defense against the Mice since the Mongoose is more agile than the Chopper and if a Mouse gets by you it's hard to catch up unless they flip. Keep all your Tremors in one spot and you will lose quickly. You will need both the Map and the Gametype to play this variant. Enjoy!

Special thanks to Lightsout225 for some layout suggestions, all the creators of the original games (Vicious Vice, Teh Mastar, TDF and company) and those who helped test.

Download "Iced Valley"

Download "Tremor Blast" Gametype

Layout Pics:

Tremor Base

Inside Mouse Base (exterior aesthetically similar to Tremor Base)

Tremor side Valley

Tremor side Transition Valley

Center Ramps

Mouse Valley

Action Shots:

Ummmm....Uh oh?

Duck MoFo!?!@!#!$

I'll just watch.

Baaaaaaaammmm!!!!

Never gonna catch meeeee!

Just gotta get to that tunnel...

Courtesy of Speed-e-cake