Under-rated/played maps?

[Crayfish]

Been great to see the variety in the imba cup matches, with some of the cream of custom maps and some interesting stock map choices for 1v1 competition, but was wondering about peoples opinions on what they consider the most under-rated / under-played maps?

For me in 1v1 and 2v2, 'Eye of the Storm' is among the very best maps in the whole game. It seems to be highly regarded by players, and it started to really show its potential with the balance changes by late 3599, but I hardly ever see it played now, which is a huge shame. It is one of the most varied maps in the game, at high level I have seen T1 Land spam, drops, T2 Navy, T2/3 Land, Air all win here, and some games feature all these elements. Would be great to see this feature more prominently in upcoming tournies.

Secondly, I would love to see more games on 'Syrtis Major'. I can't really make a case for this map in the way that I can EOTS, but its a map I've seen some of the most memorable and oddball matches on. Again, this was a popular map circa 3598, but seems to have all but fallen off the earth.

Interested to hear others opinions.

[FunkOff]

There's that one map... a 5x5 1v1 map, where players start close enough to the water to actually build naval yard first... and in fact most of the map is water. I like that one.

[Kryo]

Eye of the Storm is one of my favourite maps too, but I rarely play it cos my teammate thinks its rather 2x 1v1 than 2v2. Which is kind of true.

[Gowerly]

Desert Arena

[noobymcnoobcake]

There's that one map... a 5x5 1v1 map, where players start close enough to the water to actually build naval yard first... and in fact most of the map is water. I like that one.

Tag_voi_vittu. And yea i like that one too. But i also lile haven reef and another 40k lad map called ophir chasm. Despite its size the bases are only 15k apart and the extra space gives you LOTS of options. Its a 6 player map but the bases are in 2v2v2 formation so it works great for 1v1 as there is always an epic fight for the top base.

[FunkOff]

There's that one map... a 5x5 1v1 map, where players start close enough to the water to actually build naval yard first... and in fact most of the map is water. I like that one.

Tag_voi_vittu. And yea i like that one too. But i also lile haven reef and another 40k lad map called ophir chasm. Despite its size the bases are only 15k apart and the extra space gives you LOTS of options. Its a 6 player map but the bases are in 2v2v2 formation so it works great for 1v1 as there is always an epic fight for the top base.

Voi vittu is a great map but it's not the one I'm talking about. The one I was talking about has a UEF artillery wreck on the island in the middle, and NO land bridges between the spawns.

[Plasma_Wolf]

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That's just the Cybran Symbol worked out in mass extractor points

[noobymcnoobcake]

That's just the Cybran Symbol worked out in mass extractor points

Ha, never noticed that. But if I get permission from the maker of this map I might make a 1v1 version.

[X-Peri-MENTAL]

Secondly, I would love to see more games on 'Syrtis Major'. I can't really make a case for this map in the way that I can EOTS, but its a map I've seen some of the most memorable and oddball matches on. Again, this was a popular map circa 3598, but seems to have all but fallen off the earth.

I am a fan of Syrtis Major too (as listed on my yellow post-it note of maps I like to host); it is surprising how often the gateway at the centre is left unreclaimed due to fierce battles going on elsewhere on the map.

I don’t often see many ‘Desert Duals’ apart from those hosted by myself or friend, IMO probably one of the best 2v2 maps.

[Crayfish]

Secondly, I would love to see more games on 'Syrtis Major'. I can't really make a case for this map in the way that I can EOTS, but its a map I've seen some of the most memorable and oddball matches on. Again, this was a popular map circa 3598, but seems to have all but fallen off the earth.

I am a fan of Syrtis Major too (as listed on my yellow post-it note of maps I like to host); it is surprising how often the gateway at the centre is left unreclaimed due to fierce battles going on elsewhere on the map.

I don’t often see many ‘Desert Duals’ apart from those hosted by myself or friend, IMO probably one of the best 2v2 maps.

Did you ever see that replay where someone captured the gate and built an early SCU? The SCU was walking thru hoards of manti, reclaiming factories. Totaly crazy game.