Anyone else think the maps are too samey ??

AndyLFC5 · 10-03-2009, 8:22 AM

I dont mean the design layout of the maps, but the actually look.

If you were placed somewhere on a map without knowing which one you were on, would you be able to tell which map it was? I doubt it. I know its supposed to be, but its all too bleak and samey. I personaly think thats a mistake, other good FPS's had different looks to their maps, simply so you didnt get bored.

Before I get attacked I am not having a go at the game overall, the graphics are great, the level design is good, but I just hope they introduce a bit of colour and different landscapes in future maps.

Ethan2000 · 10-03-2009, 8:45 AM

The brown and grey colour scheme is the staple pallete of your FPS game these days mate, Most future worlds/alien homeworlds are this drab apparently

That's what made drakes fortune such a nice change from everything else, it looked pretty ! and it had colours that wern't from the emo painting by numbers kit.

I am sure that the DLC that comes our way will throw some new areas of Helghan at us but not many new hues.

I do like the maps mind you, quite well balanced to be honest.

**Hillskill** · 10-03-2009, 10:43 AM

Its early days. The maps are very intricate IMHO far more then any I have seen before. I feel I have good knowledge of all of them now, most importantly I know the good choke points so I can make them EAT IT ! So I would agree that the maps initially are difficult to navigate around but like any other FPS, once you know them well you have an advantage. The thing that bothers me is how you spawn facing different directions everytime, totally catches me out !

Hubba-EX · 10-03-2009, 10:48 AM

There are a couple of maps that visually look identical to me (I dont know the map names yet

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hemalk7 · 10-03-2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Hillskill

The thing that bothers me is how you spawn facing different directions everytime, totally catches me out !

Me too, i've died numerous time because of this

Is this meant to be intentional?

**Hillskill** · 10-03-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by hemalk7

Me too, i've died numerous time because of this

Is this meant to be intentional?

You died !? I just meant it took me 5 seconds to get my bearings. I guess they randomize it so everyone isn't spawning in exactly the same spot. If you mean spawning next a team leader or spawn grenade I suppose thats a risk you run, always a chance you will end up in the middle of a fire fight !

**Mark Hodgkinson** · 10-03-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Hillskill

The thing that bothers me is how you spawn facing different directions everytime, totally catches me out !

Glad it's not just me then

Auditor · 10-03-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Hillskill

You died !? I just meant it took me 5 seconds to get my bearings. I guess they randomize it so everyone isn't spawning in exactly the same spot. If you mean spawning next a team leader or spawn grenade I suppose thats a risk you run, always a chance you will end up in the middle of a fire fight !

Yeah I get mad confused on the one where you spawn with the tanks behind you with the underground passage

I always spawn then run around in big circles like an idiot until I figure out where I am lol

I have no idea how I got the top 6% medal I only really play bodycount but I am a bit of a dab hand at being Saboteur

Ratinho · 10-03-2009, 12:33 PM

There's actually a good variation, problem being that people play nearly all maps the same way, apart from Pyrrus (sp?)...something.

Fill up the choke points and shoot rockets at each other.

If you get in a good room with good teams, you can clearly see the difference, especially in the larger maps.

chalkywhyte · 10-03-2009, 1:07 PM

I think the Pyrus Rise (Sand Level) is one of the best MP maps i've been on.

A fun game to have on that map is snipers only. That was very hard.

The market is also a good level too.

I haven't got a problem with any of the maps tbh.

If anything i would have liked a couple more maps but i'm sure DLC will sort that out in the future.

**Hillskill** · 10-03-2009, 1:19 PM

I'm itching to get a big game of Assasination on Pyrus Rise. The map is easily the most atmospheric and well thought out MP map I have seen in years. The way every match can have a battle centered around a different area of the map is great.

Jay · 10-03-2009, 1:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyLFC5

If you were placed somewhere on a map without knowing which one you were on, would you be able to tell which map it was? I doubt it.

A bit of an exageration I reckon, so you can't tell the academy from the market, or corinth crossing, and you wouldn't know if you were in the desert map (phyrrus rise)?

Not knowing the names is a different thing altogether, but getting two maps confused???

If I'm on the desert I ain't gonna get it confused with being inside the academy, even if I was placed on the roof.

chalkywhyte · 10-03-2009, 1:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Hillskill

I'm itching to get a big game of Assasination on Pyrus Rise. The map is easily the most atmospheric and well thought out MP map I have seen in years. The way every match can have a battle centered around a different area of the map is great.

Try a sniper match. Very hard and frustrating. Although not as fun as a EAT IT match.

Robothamster · 10-03-2009, 1:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyLFC5

If you were placed somewhere on a map without knowing which one you were on, would you be able to tell which map it was? I doubt it.

I would easily know which map I'm on after playing online for over 16 hours.

I wouldn't know the name of many of them though!

Edit, doh, Jay has edited his to say practically the same as me while I was still typing this out!

Kelltic · 10-03-2009, 2:07 PM

I agree with most that the maps are fairly identifiable, but I do agree that too many of the maps encourage samey gameplay - ie they are too small and consist of choke points and carnage. I love Pyhrrus Rise and would love more maps like that in any DLC.

Ethan2000 · 10-03-2009, 3:22 PM

I have found that Pyhrrus Rise is turning into a snipe fest, so i'm going off it now.

PygoShlee · 10-03-2009, 4:04 PM

I love pretty much all the maps, but I'm starting to get fed up with the spawn killing on the Academy. In the ISAs base especially, just sit in the 2 main entrances with turrets and rockets.

Best thing I find is being a Spy, flanking them and they have no idea what hits them, then they get annoyed

Ash

Robothamster · 10-03-2009, 4:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashman666

I love pretty much all the maps, but I'm starting to get fed up with the spawn killing on the Academy. In the ISAs base especially, just sit in the 2 main entrances with turrets and rockets.

I see that as a challenge.

You have 3 exits, down the tunnel, or throught the main entrance upstairs or down. All it takes is one tactician to get out and drop a spawn point and then the HGs are toast.

I think all the maps are great and don't feel disappointed when any come on, but looking forward to more via DLC too.

feaviolp · 10-03-2009, 4:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Robothamster

I see that as a challenge.

You have 3 exits, down the tunnel, or throught the main entrance upstairs or down. All it takes is one tactician to get out and drop a spawn point and then the HGs are toast.

I think all the maps are great and don't feel disappointed when any come on, but looking forward to more via DLC too.

I agree. I used to think spawn camping was "bad form" but now I'm fine with it. I see it as part of the game and as Robothamster says, there are ways out of it to turn the game on it's head. In fact I used to feel quite principled about not spawn camping but now I'm fine when people do it and I've been known to do it myself