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Catamaran: 1v1 Slayer

Catamaran is a 1 vs 1 slayer map forged underneath the coliseum and above the water. A couple weeks ago I decided to create a map for my former clan's 1v1 tournament. When I designed this map I focused mainly on vertical practicality and the ability to escape or hide from the enemy after losing one's shield. This map mainly focuses on precision weapons and strafing with a bit of close range towards the center of the map.

Catamaran is a layered map, featuring variations in cover and weapons.

On the first layer, a sniper rifle spawns with a single clip in the center of the map. No cover is provided because this is the main power weapon of Catamaran. Providing cover would be too easy. Across from the sniper rifle are two symmetrical spikers. Located behind each spiker are two plasma grenades and a health kit. The top layer of catamaran is where the main battles take place. Medium range weapons are most effective here.

The second floor of Catamaran is a bit more close range and asymmetrical in nature. With more cover to hide behind and a couple of hiding spaces, if you can find them, you can recharge your shields pretty easily on the second layer. Teleporters that are asymmetrically connected to the top floor are located on the second floor, as well as plasma pistols and health kits.

The third floor of Catamaran is pretty simple; an octagon and a grenade launcher. Also asymmetrical in nature, spire rocks can be located as alternate leverage to jump out of the third layer and onto the second.

An overhead view of Catamaran.

Weapon Overview:
x2 Spikers
x1 Sniper Rifle
x2 Plasma Grenades
x2 Plasma Pistols
x1 Grenade Launcher