Map Name:	Axis of Power
Author:	Red Five (Click name to view all maps by this author, 2 total.)
Author URL:	None specified
Mission Types:	Siege
File Name:	AxisofPower.vl2
Downloads:	1540	Players Must Download:	Yes
File Size:	347,406 bytes	Custom Shapes:	Yes
Terrain:	Volcanic	Custom Textures:	No
Weather:	Foggy	Day/Night:	Day
Bot Support:	No	Upload Date:	02/12/03
Description:	After whining in the forums about other maps for countless months, I've decided that it's finally time to release one of my own. So here you guys go. It's a standard Siege map, nothing special. Like some other Siege maps, the offense is fragmented and spawns at multiple bases. This is both an advantage and a disadvantage, for while the attackers will have a harder time coodinating rushes, the defense will have to contend with being attacked from all directions simultaneously. The generators, hidden underground in their bunkers, can only be taken down by carefully lobbing grenades, mortars, or satchels through the windows. As hard as they are to destroy, though, they are even harder to defend, as the generator rooms are cramped and any defenders inside will be quickly overwhelmed. Once the North and South or East and West generators are destroyed, the switch will be exposed. Offensive Strategy: Take advantage of the multiple offensive bases by synchronizing attacks in order to secure a quick win. The defense's stations are outdoors, but don't waste time taking them down as there is a repair pack several meters away. Concentrate on holding a pair of generators down until someone can reach the switch. Defensive Strategy: Don't hole up in the generator bunkers as even a Juggernaut with shields can't expect to survive the pounding the generators are sure to recieve. Instead, focus on killing the attackers outside before they reach the hilltop. In the event that a forcefield goes down, be careful that no attacker manages to slip through before it goes back up; the forcefields are no-team-pass (blue) and if one of the offensive players gets inside the switch base, the only way to get him out will be to teamkill a generator (be sure to destroy the right one!). This map features some custom bunkers I made. They're simple but functional, and they don't look half bad. Now go ahead and pick away, and don't hesitate to tell me about any problems with the map, so I can correct them promptly. Thanks in advance.
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Staff Reviews of this Map:

Reviewer Score Date DrPimento 95% 02/21/03

User Submitted Comments:

Grade: A+	Submitted by: Paint it Black - 11/03/03 16:50 9842
Very good.

Grade: None	Submitted by: Mr Tagomi - 05/03/03 15:17 8973
The 'Generator rooms' are sweet. Love to see some more WC from you, Red.

Grade: None	Submitted by: linquist - 04/12/03 18:54 8861
ONe of the reasons he didn't put in bot support is because it would make everything too hard. the bots would insist on protecting the generators, and would refuse to intercept any attackers while they are on the outside of the base. It would be impossible to coordinate an attack while bots protect the A teams generators, and the rest would rush in on aimless suicide attacks.

Grade: None	Submitted by: Red Five - 03/28/03 22:41 8754
I'm afraid that bot support was out of the question for this map. On the offensive side, it's hard enough for human players to destroy the gens, and getting bots to lob mortars at the proper angle or use satchels would be quite a feat. Furthermore, these interiors aren't designed with bots in mind. Bots suck anyway.

Grade: A-	Submitted by: worftheklingon - 03/24/03 22:04 8734
needs bot support. the bots make it so you dont haft to wait for other players.

Grade: A+	Submitted by: Ensign Munro - 03/02/03 05:40 8627
i think i have to agree with tex. :p. It is a great map. I played it with my bro and some other ppl that we know, and they all loved it. Nice job red.

Grade: A+	Submitted by: Ubernator - 02/26/03 10:53 8611
Simple, straightforward, fun, nice-looking.... This map has everything I like about a map... except for vehicles. :P As far as siege maps go, this one is excellent.

Grade: A	Submitted by: Dr. Pimento - 02/17/03 00:04 8565
Very nice map. I enjoy it all.. but you're so vulnerable while trying to fire off the ceiling to the gens.. without cover, you're just sitting ducks. Ah well.. nice, nice map. =D

Grade: None	Submitted by: _Tex - 02/16/03 18:48 8564
This is hardly Red's first map, just never released any before if I'm not mistaken.

Grade: A+	Submitted by: Celios - 02/14/03 02:03 8554
Pretty sweet. Congrats on your 1st map Red.

Grade: A+	Submitted by: _Tex - 02/12/03 19:12 8548
If I didn't know better, I'd think Red just released a map. nah... can't be...