jcm2606 wrote: »

Honestly, if they were to either rework the spawn system on the deathmatch version of the map to not spawn you in the middle of a fight, or just remove that version of the map entirely, it'd be alright IMO. The main issue I have is the spawn system for that map. Sorry, but it sucks complete ass.

A couple days ago myself and another team member (both light armor magicka builds) ported into the middle of a big fight and immediately got triple Dawnbreakered. It happened so soon after porting in that I honestly don't think they intended to hit either of us, they were just trying to kill each other and we just so happened to port into the wrong place at the wrong time.

Gonna have to disagree with pretty much everyone here, the new BG is probably my favorite map. It makes capture the relic bearable because you don't constantly have the defending team spawning directly behind their relic, which makes that map the only one I actually enjoy playing the CTR game mode on. The fact that the layout changes based on game type is pretty sweet, it has enough open space for decent fights but plenty of environment to use to your advantage. Land grab game modes are also always interesting because at any time you can have enemies spawn near you, keeping you on your toes and the spawning can help you spend less time running back after deaths. Once you get adjusted to the spawn system it makes for some really interesting game-play, with a bit of game awareness you can avoid spawning into ongoing fights, or at the very least buff and get HoTs/shields up before you spawn in.

This map is my new favorite for objective based game modes, especially capture the relic. Very forgiving for teams that don't really play as a team.

I am loving the map. Not nearly as much running. It is nice being able to chose where you are going to land in the map too. Don't always port down directly on the chaosball though, if the team is good you can be pretty sure the team with the chaosball is waiting there for just that, so just port down one over. You are definitely not randomly porting down as long as you are paying attention.

Capture the relic was fun the one time I got it on this map, can't seem to get the map often for relic. Yeah a group can spawn full force right in front but they are leaving theirs unguarded and if I noticed correctly there is a funnel point to each relic making it easier to defend.

I personally enjoy the walls, stairs, pillars...etc. More opportunities to out manuever someone around a corner.