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[Moadebe]

Wanted to toss this in here so it gets some visibility.

These are teasers released and shared yesterday in multiple areas. Figured I would share them here.

I want to go on to say thanks Krazz for letting the world know a little early what this all looks like and thank you for sharing it in multiple areas instead of just pigeon holing it. Giving multiple people opportunities to see it.

I seriously look forward to future releases, tweaks, and leaks. Keep em coming man!

(these links go to Krazz's YT channel where they were originally posted. Short 4-5 second clips of UNFINISHED new map (apparently still tweaking according to Krazz)

https://youtu.be/OgC...H17IWGfgmoJFtMK

https://youtu.be/UpO...wYGEMC6o9v-B_QG

https://youtu.be/GXm...01Z1K-Uim-usFlv

https://youtu.be/iaW...V55IxUoLNzvNqmy

Again THANKS for peeks dude.

[martian]

Moadebe, on 15 November 2023 - 08:44 AM, said:

These are teasers released and shared yesterday in multiple areas.

Do you know when this map is expected to be added?

Moadebe, on 15 November 2023 - 08:44 AM, said:

(these links go to Krazz's YT channel where they were originally posted. Short 4-5 second clips of UNFINISHED new map (apparently still tweaking according to Krazz)

https://youtu.be/OgC...H17IWGfgmoJFtMK

https://youtu.be/UpO...wYGEMC6o9v-B_QG

https://youtu.be/GXm...01Z1K-Uim-usFlv

https://youtu.be/iaW...V55IxUoLNzvNqmy

It seems that the map will be good for stepping out of the cover, unloading some big laser or ballistic alpha strike and a two seconds later backpedaling behind the building.

I can imagine that some LRM, ATM and Streak SRM players will have some difficulties with acquiring missile locks in such situations. Also, some cover seems to be quite tall, so it should protect against LRMs anyway, even should some Lurmer get a lock.

Maybe the final version of the maps will be different.

[Moadebe]

martian, on 15 November 2023 - 02:07 PM, said:

Do you know when this map is expected to be added?

It seems that the map will be good for stepping out of the cover, unloading some big laser or ballistic alpha strike and a two seconds later backpedaling behind the building.

I can imagine that some LRM, ATM and Streak SRM players will have some difficulties with acquiring missile locks in such situations. Also, some cover seems to be quite tall, so it should protect against LRMs anyway, even should some Lurmer get a lock.

Maybe the final version of the maps will be different.

The map is going to be in the upcoming patch this month on the 21st. Next Tuesday.

Do note the summoners in the videos for scale in regards to size of stuff.

Its a large map.

This is definitely going to be an interesting map. I have heard that the environmental polishing is still being done so this is definitely not the final form. Kinda excited to see this one personally.

[LordNothing]

looks like they borrowed some of the geometry from the previous attempt to redux terra therma.

but really another ice map. dont you think you overuse that texture set a wee bit too much? make it a jungle map.

Edited by LordNothing, 15 November 2023 - 04:43 PM.

[Jon Gotham]

martian, on 15 November 2023 - 02:07 PM, said:

Do you know when this map is expected to be added?

It seems that the map will be good for stepping out of the cover, unloading some big laser or ballistic alpha strike and a two seconds later backpedaling behind the building.

I can imagine that some LRM, ATM and Streak SRM players will have some difficulties with acquiring missile locks in such situations. Also, some cover seems to be quite tall, so it should protect against LRMs anyway, even should some Lurmer get a lock.

Maybe the final version of the maps will be different.

So it's going to favour hidewarrior online?

[Vonbach]

Looks like an ice version of that godawful lava map.

[feeWAIVER]

martian, on 15 November 2023 - 02:07 PM, said:

Do you know when this map is expected to be added?

It seems that the map will be good for stepping out of the cover, unloading some big laser or ballistic alpha strike and a two seconds later backpedaling behind the building.

I can imagine that some LRM, ATM and Streak SRM players will have some difficulties with acquiring missile locks in such situations. Also, some cover seems to be quite tall, so it should protect against LRMs anyway, even should some Lurmer get a lock.

Maybe the final version of the maps will be different.

So... You're asking for a map without cover?

[LordNothing]

cover is one thing, a ceiling is something else.

[Vonbach]

feeWAIVER, on 15 November 2023 - 05:33 PM, said:

So... You're asking for a map without cover?

A map thats not a sniper shooting gallery would be nice. Thats exactly what this map looks like.
Block cover for stepping in an out. Check. Portholes and high ramps for sniping. Check.
Low ceiling so its almost impossible to use LRMs or ATMs. Check. This map is a snipers wet dream.

Edited by Vonbach, 15 November 2023 - 06:18 PM.

[kalashnikity]

Still tuning to make sure LMRs can't be used with that nice low ceiling.

Can't let those "Top Tier" players get beat by someone with LRMs.

[Thorqemada]

They said in the past regarding mapmaking they have to use existing mapcontent rearranged/reappeard to make new maps as they have no one Dev appointed for creating new content for MWO maps.

Maybe at times they can borrow some one to help them but better ease your expectations so you can enjoy the maps in the limits they have to work with.

[martian]

Moadebe, on 15 November 2023 - 03:20 PM, said:

The map is going to be in the upcoming patch this month on the 21st. Next Tuesday.

Thanks for the date.

Jon Gotham, on 15 November 2023 - 05:06 PM, said:

So it's going to favour hidewarrior online?

Maybe.

feeWAIVER, on 15 November 2023 - 05:33 PM, said:

So... You're asking for a map without cover?

Where have I said that?

[Tarteso]

feeWAIVER, on 15 November 2023 - 05:33 PM, said:

So... You're asking for a map without cover?

Hills provide cover perfectly. And talking about missiles, they hide mechs from LOS, but force snipers to expose 2-3 sec to shoot at target and allow a chance to counterattack for every weapon loadout. For example, original Polar, a map perfectly valid for every playstyle.

(Lots of) walls, buildings, or terrain with excessive height and slopes (everywhere in every map, original and reworked), giant metal mushrooms or low ceilings are BARRIERS, and their reccent scalation has been specifically designed to suppress a particular playstyle and to promote another one.

All we have now in this game are cities, mazes and other kinds of pew pew arenas.

[martian]

I wonder how they will name this map.

[Meep Meep]

I put forward the suggestion of "Ice Bollocks"

[Widowmaker1981]

Tarteso, on 16 November 2023 - 12:07 AM, said:

Hills provide cover perfectly. And talking about missiles, they hide mechs from LOS, but force snipers to expose 2-3 sec to shoot at target and allow a chance to counterattack for every weapon loadout.

?

Some mechs are suited to side peeking from behind buildings and some mechs are suited to ridge humping.

You wont get 2-3s to shoot back at a ridge humping SunSpider, for example, because it only needs to expose the top 5-10% of the mech to fire all its guns.

[ScrapIron Prime]

The low ceilings are telling. More barriers to already unusable weapon systems.

[Cyborne Elemental]

Will have to see how it plays before making any kind of judgement on it.

Could be a good brawl map, or might be poptart heaven.. Will have to wait and see.

[martian]

Meep Meep, on 16 November 2023 - 05:33 AM, said:

I put forward the suggestion of "Ice Bollocks"

Russ Bullock is going to have the last word.

[Lanzman]

I'd still like the ability for players to design maps. Sure, most of 'em would suck, but there sure would be some variety.