PS3 FC2 2011 Summer Event - Strategic Alliance

All PS3 FC2 mappers are invited from cdeezgames, FCMaps and TGRealm to collaborate on a new type of co-op! Basically any number of mappers (individual mappers or co-op teams) welcome to create connecting maps for the series, Strategic Alliance.

Idea is that each map should represent a certain type of tactical challenge for players as each connected map is hosted in succession. The goal is to emulate the single-player experience of working your way through a large map, area by area, facing different challenges requiring different tactical and weapon skills. As an example, the first map could be a 'run n gun' map, followed by a 'sniper map', followed by a 'stunt map' and so on...

Here are some ideas for several types of tactical maps (please suggest more if needed)..

Arena Map - Primarily for DM and TDM, a small-med symmetrical enclosed arena with lots of random cover.

Exploration Map - Large CTD and UPR map with creative landscaping and puzzle routes.

Platform Map - Large CTD & UPR multi-leveled map that requires running jumps and vehicle stunts to reach other areas of map.

Skirmish Map - Small to medium sized team based map with alternate paths of varying difficulty. Ideal for two teams to face-off for fast gameplay.

Sniper Map - Large arena style map for DM & TDM, very little cover or concealment.

Tactical Stealth Map - Med-large sized team based map with 3-4 alternate paths and flanking routes of varying difficulty to reach other base. Lots of cover and concealment. Ideal for CTD & UPR.

Weapons Class Map - Pick a weapons class and build a map that supports each weapon in that class.

To get started, we'll need your suggestions on a custom 'SA' logo that would appear in each map, helping to connect the maps. Anyone wishing to create a custom logo from inventory pieces, please respond to this thread and we'll get your pics loaded up.

Another thing to consider is communicating with the other map teams to see who's map might be easiest to create a visual connection to. But there's always the option to include a road out, helicopter, anything to suggest a transport out of the map.

While the logo is getting worked out, we can get started on making maps for this series. Tell us what type of tactical map you'd like to submit and who will be working on it. This event will be a great way to get together with other FC2 mappers from each of the forums to create something amazing.

Long live the Alliance!!