Survival: The Wharf [1.07]
A Linear Survival Map

-----| Description |-----
The Wharf centers around an abandoned fishing facility located at the base of the Kaxari Mountain Range. It is the first in a series of maps centered around a linear infection experience in which players must journey from one location to another in order to survive. This series takes heavy inspiration from Insanmiac's "Survival series", and borrows many game play elements from his maps while introducing a new story and new environments. You can download the first of Insanmiac's maps here, and all credit for the design of the lighthouse, the miniature diorama of the map, and the idea for the gametype goes to him.

-----| The Story |-----
Team Echo has been sent to investigate the valleys below the Kaxari Mountain range, where the UNSC has been unable to establish contact with the local community of fishermen and farmers. The Kaxari Range's yearly water runoff, known for its great volume, results in erratic water level changes in the great lake adjacent to the community. Consequently, it is believed that the community may have been abandoned due to an unexpected flood. But if that were the case, why would ONI get invovled? What happened here, and why is Echo on the first burn?

-----| Gameplay |-----
The game begins at the side of the bluff opposite the lighthouse, where echo team has just been dropped off. Zombies immediately engage them, and they must fight their way through a narrow ravine before arriving at a decrepit shack. Echo must then choose a route to reach the wharf. They may take either the longer path, which is more open, or the shorter path, which offers smaller sight lines and a more dangerous approach. Once at the wharf, Echo chooses their weapons, and attempts to hold out until the end of the round.
At the beginning of the round zombies spawn at the top of the ravine where they can easily ambush Echo Team. Zombies respawn next to a miniature diorama of the map, where they can choose where they would like to spawn.

-----| Game Type |-----
The Wharf can be played with either Classic Survival [1.01] or Frantic Survival [1.01]. In Classic Survival humans take four hits collectively to die, are relatively slow, and cannot jump, whereas in Frantic Survival humans take three hits collectively to die, are relatively slow, cannot jump, and do slightly less damage than in Classic Survival. It is worth noting that it is already incredibly difficult to survive the full round as a human with Classic Survival, and Human victories are very rarely seen in Frantic Survival Games. In addition, many playtesters have commented that it's actually fun to be a zombie in this map, and that they enjoy the challenge associated with being a human. Out of fourteen (14) games played on the Wharf for playtesting purposes, the humans only one four (4) times.

Human Spawn

The Ravine

The Decrepit Shack

The Front of the Wharf

The Wharf

The Zombie's Miniature Map Diorama

The Old House
In the first room, the floor has collapsed, and a shotgun can be found below the house. In the second, a DMR, assault rifle, and med pack can be found on a table. In the third room on the second floor players find a sniper rifle and a med kit.

The Lighthouse
The stairway to the top of the zipline. At the top, players find a sniper rifle and a med pack. Camping isn't a problem here, because zombies can run up the top of the zipline and scale the rock behind the railing.

The Zipline Base

The Boat Building
The Boat Building sports and DMR, pistol, and med pack. In order to get the shotgun, players must fall down to the ground, and the only way back up is to run back up either one of the two paths to the wharf.

The Natural Path

Action Shots

-----| Closing Comments |-----
I hope you guys have as much fun playing this map as I had making it and playtesting it. Should you find anything wrong with it, please let me know in the comments below. In regards to all queries regarding additions to the map, please note that I have exhausted my budget entirely. There is nothing left to work with, and the map has been optimized several times to be as budget-efficient as possible. Thank you!