Arena_Mach Map Release - Alpine Excitement

[vilepickle]

If you run a TF2 Arena server, you may be interested in giving this map a shot.

I've modified ctf_mach4 into the Arena game mode and have given the outdoor environment a visual makeover.  The map includes many changes to fit the Arena play style.  The middle area is now larger.  Players can now get up out of the previous flag area pit easily.  A spawn room has been eliminated, and the sniper deck is accessible to all from outside the base.  There is more cover outside.  The sky is much, much higher than in the CTF version.  This is a bit different than other Arena maps, because I've opted to have a decent amount of health packs around the map.  There are two small ones in the middle (one on the tower, one on the stump), one small in each sewer entrance, and a medium pack on the previous flag stands to encourage use of the bases.

Screenshots:
http://www.vilepickle.com/map/screens/tf2_arena_mach/

Download:
http://www.vilepickle.com/map/arena_mach.7z (7zip, 7.3mb)
http://www.vilepickle.com/map/arena_mach.zip (zip, 10.5mb)
http://www.vilepickle.com/map/arena_mach.bsp.bz2 (bz2, for server admins)

This is a version 1.0 release.  I did private beta testing to stomp any bugs that came in the conversion process.  If you do find anything major though, let me know.

Enjoy the new alpine environment!

[Video_Master]

Thanks Vilepickle!!!  I already have it on the server, just not in the rotation yet.


Thanks,

VM

[vilepickle]

Arena_mach has been updated to version 2, now called Arena_mach2.  This fixes many problems some people had with the map.  It now conforms to the traditional arena style of next to no health packs.  Some obstructions that hindered gameplay flow have also been taken out.

FINAL 2.0 CHANGES/FIXES:
-Logs to each sniper deck removed
-Boxes in the middle removed due to their placement being annoying in terms of movement flow
-Middle tower health pack removed
-Medium base health packs removed
-Both sewer small health packs removed
-Planks added to allow easy crossing from stairway base exit to middle area, which helps avoid sniper fire
-Spawn points fixed to prevent players spawning on one another

Screenshots:
http://www.vilepickle.com/map/screens/tf2_arena_mach/

Download:
http://www.vilepickle.com/map/arena_mach2.7z (7zip, 7.3mb)
http://www.vilepickle.com/map/arena_mach2.zip (zip, 10.5mb)
http://www.vilepickle.com/map/arena_mach2.bsp.bz2 (bz2, for server admins)

[Video_Master]

uploaded and in the rotation.

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