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amiapro

What are your subconscious, gut feelings towards the different maps at loading screens?

I've noticed that knowing I'll be playing certain maps can either make me feel good inside or have a slight feeling of '...ugh'. It doesn't seem to have much to do with how balanced or fun the map is, but rather its theme and atmosphere.

For example, when Hanamura and Hollywood come up my face lights up, going with the sunny, light-hearted feel of those locations. I get the same feeling with Temple of Anubis, even though the first choke point and attacking 2nd point can make it a frustrating map to play in.

When I am confronted with Dorado, I usually feel the biggest disappointment. No idea why, it can be one of the most fun maps to play in, maybe I just don't like the night? (That said, I like when King's Row comes up, so there must be more to it).

There's less emotion involved with the other 3 (Gibraltar, Numbani and Volskaya) though the perceived scale of Gibraltar can feel a bit daunting when I know I'll be in attack.

Curious to see how other players feel emotionally about the maps (not concerning their balance/technicalities although that probably plays a part on a subconscious level)

Posted Dec 2, 2015, 10:46 PM UTC

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