I’ve put somewhat 26 hours into this map, and I’ve poured all my effort into providing a spooky and overall fun map. However, since I don’t have many people to play with, my map is pretty large to the ‘big team battle’ extent and I would like some people to play on my map, explore the features, layout and architecture, and tell me what you think. The name of the map is Ul Zi Baukazion, here is the general information:
“The dark lords rise once more. Take the fight into the blackened heart of where the sinister regime all began.”
Ul Zi Baukazion (Orcish for ‘The Black Bastion’) is the turning point of an ancient conflict that gradually approaches its pivotal and gritty conclusion. Set in the centre of a massive city that engulfs you with the aromas of darkness and nefarious chill of evil incantations, the streets remain desolate, empty, with danger waiting around each turn. The only thing more dangerous than the cleansing storms are the creatures that lurk within them, and as the siege on the fortress progresses, so does their unquenchable hunger.
Ul Zi Baukazion combines two types of layouts to provide a map full of opportunity and tactility. The long and narrow three-lane pathways operate with different heights to offer unique long range engagements, and the ‘w’ shaped road pattern is abundant with close quarter encounters as well as superb map control. Those who lock down the central platform have authority over how the dynamics of map navigation are controlled, but those who are cunning and experienced will know how to counter their defensive adversaries.
Engagements between the necromancer’s quarters and the glacier heights on opposite sides of the map are utterly favoured by sniper enthusiasts, and those with power on the courtyard outside the mega fortress itself are benefitted with the high ground. There is an equal balance between stalking from above, sneaking in the darkness, and dominating the mid-field with vehicle superiority, as the map is sprawling with fascinating architectural detail, miscellaneous props, and an eerie atmosphere that shrouds the castle’s twisted secrets, as its true power is yet to be unleashed.