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http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=7535

A linear five-CP push map set in the cascading valley between two hydroelectric dams. Both dams are owned by the parent company Alpha Electric, but through an odd series of transactions RED and BLU have come to each run one of the dams. In an attempt to sabotage their rivals, both teams are now attempting to access the valves controlling the spillways of one another’s dams. These spillways provide vital egress for overflowing water should the dams burst and flood the teams’ bases.

The first point is set in the floodgate control room which secretly houses an array of arms aimed at the opposing team. The second point is set in the cavern where the spillway passes through, controlling the vital override controls for either team’s emergency pressure valve. The middle point is located in the basin where the water finally settles and the surrounding buildings control either team’s dam.

Keep in mind this is still in alpha. I’m posting this here because I care about balance and am willing to make large, sweeping changes at this point in development. All visuals are incomplete, and nothing is displaced. Everything is subject to change, which is why I want you to playtest this now.

tf2maps topic, for further balance discussion: http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=7535

thanks!
FoXy

It’s been tested numerous times on tf2m in earlier versions… not yet on a6 though. So far I’ve had a6 tested 6v6 though, and a5 was tested 2-3 times 6v6.

^_^

It’s been tested numerous times on tf2m in earlier versions… not yet on a6 though. So far I’ve had a6 tested 6v6 though, and a5 was tested 2-3 times 6v6.

^_^

hehe, I’ll keep an eye out for it. Shaar (the guy working on cp_caldera) is a good friend of mines so I might stick around for the whole playtest next time as opposed to just caldera.

Hey guys, just checking in to see if anyone has had the time to test Spillway yet. I haven’t had much time to dedicate to actively promoting it, but I still REALLY, REALLY need 6v6 testing. While I normally get a bit of testing from various friends, so far a7 has only had one 6v6 test, and I’d very much like to make some large changes and get a8 out this weekend, I have a ton of free time for once.

That said, if you can ever get a playtest going, contact me on steam or here before or after so I can spectate or get the sourcetv demo. I’d really appreciate any and all opinions on the map!

If any of you know any gather or pug groups that are willing to test customs, send their contact info my way. <3

-FoXy

Hey, D2M, just wondering if you ever did get around to playing it? :P

I’m looking for any and all concerns before I finalize a8 this weekend. Final changes, to be made:

– Simplify staircase from hole area to the tunnel by having it empty directly onto the 2nd CP
– Change the 2nd forward respawns @ the middle CP to create more cover in that corner of the space, prevent spam over the rocks
– Initial (main) Spawns moved forward & up into the glass window room of the warehouse, all of the useless space to the left removed
– Cave ceiling added to 2nd, with many new details like skylights & increased lighting on the lower route to make it more attractive
– Detail greatly improved, including a lot of new greenery, new overlays, and more decorative ground water
– Bug & clipping fixes

Thanks much!

Ugh, don’t watch that demo. It’s awful! :D

I didn’t like CP2. I thought that the defending team on last had no chance of pushing out — there are only two exits — I don’t count the hole you can rocket jump through an exit — and one of those is so tight that it can be held really easily with spam and/or stickies. The same with attacking CP1 from CP2 really — limited options going in. You ideally need three ways into the point to prevent turtling — that only slows a map down and reduces people to tears. See cp_well.

With middle, I found it frustrating that I could rarely see the majority of the enemy as both sides would often remain on the ground. That could just be our play style but it appeared that the only time you could see people to aim at was when you were standing on the cap point, and the height advantage wasn’t great enough to make that a worthy risk. With the raised cap point, and the ramps, etc, surrounding, I ended up just spamming aimlessly which is something that should be discouraged even at the best of times.

On last point, I thought an interesting idea would be to keep the building but perhaps lower the walls so they can be rocket-jumped over — maybe so that they’re “ruins” — jagged edges, etc. That would create an interesting dynamic where you can shoot in and out of the building, but still can’t get in unless you either a) use the gaps in the walls or b) rocket jump over. Plus, you’ve also got some defensive cover to hide behind. I’m not sure how that would be in keeping with the style of the map, but that’s up to you!

Also, as Snowie’s mentioned, way too much health available on the way to middle. I didn’t even need an overheal and managed to stickyjump 3-4 times and still arrive with full health.

I realise that’s all negative stuff but I’m looking forward to playing on it a bit more once you’ve had a chance to tweak and perfect.

I’m glad we could help out. I’m sure we’ll be more than willing to test a new version once it’s available.