Wargrounds of Scape (WoS) - discussion thread

[Flash_19]

Blackberry by @superfrog



BlackBerrys used to be all the rage back in the day. People like Dok and Ken probably even had one…

There's a lot to like about the updated Blackberry including the fantastic placement of the trees and ruins, the raised level 2 central roads (the parts furthest from the center) that improved past issues, the typical superfrog aesthetic, and the nice crisp start zones (even with the black triangles of asphalt). A couple comments I found describing the map have described it as solid and simple, with Foudzing stating he felt it was overly simple. While I do largely agree, I do think there is more depth to the map than is apparent at a first look, or even with some experience on the map. As some have noted the amount of road on the map is somewhat deceptive in the sense that it is often not helpful. There are circumstances where the road is quite helpful, but trying to lean too heavily into the road isn’t the most effective way to play the map.

Despite superfrog’s “almost hex shape” (which should be an automatic strike against the map), I feel confident enough in the map to give it a . It’s not super flashy (otherwise it would be a perfect hex), but I’ve enjoyed it so far and have failed to find a feature that can be easily abused. Personally, I tend to value balance more than a map providing a totally unique experience. While it might not be the most unique in terms of map features, I think it’s a solid use of marvel sets and road.