spaceopolis

SPACEOPOLIS
Created by: Turtles

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In a few weeks time there will be an SC2 tournament held in SEA and they ...

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SPACEOPOLIS
Created by: Turtles

In a few weeks time there will be an SC2 tournament held in SEA and they thought it might be a fun idea to trial a map which is a redo of an already existing competitive map. That way they know it will be balanced, the players will already know the layout of the map and what strats are viable and it provides a bit more interest for the spectators.

The tournament organizer was interested in using the map metalopolis but with a space theme. The maps Antiga Shipyards and Day Break were both in the map pool and are also space asteroid maps with their own style and look so I wanted to create a map with a totally different look to both of them. With this task in mind I set about terraining.

The prominent doodads in this map are at the same location and use the same footprint as the doodads in metalopolis so as to not affect the unit pathing or places where you can build buildings.

The tracks circling the centre of the map follow the same routes as the original roads in metalopolis.

main base (6 O'clock location)

Note the inherent imbalance in spawn locations due to the "DO NOT ENTER" sign to confuse opponents.

First, second, third layout

destructible statues

Centuries ago this asteroid was visited by a lost civilization. The only thing left marking their existence was destructible statues... But surely you would not destroy such an important archeological discovery... surely.

hidden location in base

The steam vents of metalopolis have been replaced by the glaring lights of docking bays

centre

view of the centre xel'naga watchtowers and hole in the centre of the map.

destroyed battlecruiser

a ruined battlecruiser floats adrift. Casualty of a war long forgotten.

I welcome all feedback and hope you enjoy this map.

Thank you,
Turtles

PS A guy called TAdeL made a turtles tag for me to stick on maps I make. How baller is that? It's a SEA turtle... get it? harharhar :P