I have been mapping YR maps for years, but, I consider this to be my first map that I've ever really created with the intent of it being a general skirmish map and/or a detailed map that's fun to play in and strategic. Most of my other maps were simple layouts and designs that were made fun by the addition of tons (and tons) of triggers that created completely different modes of gameplay which, while massively fun, were not really detailed maps.
So without further ado, I wanted to submit the first hash of my first "real" multiplayer skirmish map, named One Night Stand.
This map is a brutal urban bloodbath designed for intense gameplay with a focus on the huge amount of resources in the middle, namely the two gem spots and the oil derricks on either side. There are plenty of buildings to garrison and take full advantage of, and the short distance between the two bases means that an early knockout tank rush is always an option, and you don't have to spend so long getting your forces to the base that he has already outproduced your moving army. I admit, this map naturally favors Allies over Soviets, but that's just an unfortunate fact of any urban combat scenario. Other features of the map include small expansion ore fields on either side with oil derricks neatly tucked in the corners and "early warning" farming villages to garrison that serve as an advance defense to cover your side flank from attacks.
One thing I wanted to mention is that this is still a WIP in some aspects. For instance, no triggers have been added yet, as I am still working out a few detail things, and no INI edits have been made yet (yes, naval yards are buildable. I know, I know...). I really wanted comments mainly on the design and layout aspect of it.
Also note that this map, while it is perfectly playable and fun in vanilla YR, is a whole lot more fun when you play my mod C&C YR: Chronostorm.
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