Honestly, I don't find that an issue, rather what makes it unique. The fact you have to go up the slopes means you don't know what to expect so you have to be prepared. And if you go through the sides, snipers will be there prepared to get you.
Do you mean they just rush up the center to the middle, or they take the alleyway & left path too and then jump onto the center platform?Sounds hot.
I despise this map. Everybody just congregates in the middle since they're too dumb to sneak around.
In the matches I've played in A- if the team has chargers they always sit at these spots
Looking at that map, I have a small question:In the matches I've played in A- if the team has chargers they always sit at these spotsand focus on the slope while keeping a slight eye on possible flanks. Since I use ninja squid getting to them from the sides is easier for me personally than going from the center. (this also varies based on my teams positions on where I go) If I have to reveal myself to shoot the slope to traverse up it. that's a window for them to snipe me. And they will. However they usually never get the chance, because I'm always making sure our team is in control of the 3 big charger spots and the zone itself.
I do personally enjoy this map on splatzones for the sole fact of the grate bridge being lowered on the sides. I usually rush to the sides and throw a seeker across the grates to kill any enemies coming around from the alley.
Yeah you get just enough range to counter snipe anyone sitting at the small nests in the front but in terms of sniping the other person, you'd have to move the the spot in front of the alley on either side to snipe across. (you may be able to do it with the E-Liter 3k. but you'd have to be on the grate bridge and close to the edge of it.)
It's the only charger I take on this map. It's really good thanks to it's range and it's a blast to use (hehe. Blast.)
Ah, so it is doable.
Oh yeah.
Important to note that in Splat Zones, the areas between 4 (and 1) and 3 have grates between them allowing players to sneak up on snipers
A view of the hill, the center of the map. Expect fights to break out more than acne on a boy in his puberty.
(1) Left Hill Access/ Overlook: Again, great spot for fighting for the hill. You also cover the ramp heading up the hill, and potentially the enemy's right flanking path.Notice how the grate leads back into your canyon, should you need to bail.
(2) Right Hill Access/ Overlook: The safer of the two vantage points, due to the small piece of turf protecting you, as well as multiple escape options. Take note elevated grate underneath you, a safer way into the canyon.
(3) Flanking paths: This is where the right flanking paths spill out, giving both you and your enemy access to the hill and each others' paths. Notice the placement of the small grates as well on either place, allowing anyone to hide behind the small wall, if trying to push into their flank. Just be mindful, anyone at the overlooks can still hit you.
(4) Enemy overlooks: Be mindful, these spots are higher than the hill. Should you want to challenge someone there while on hill, a grenade or far reaching weapon is key.
(5) The Hill: Notice how there are ramps on the hill, which are perfect for jumping off and landing in the enemy team's canyons or elevated grates. The hill is pretty self-explanatory, short range weapons are your friend here. One thing to note is the advertising in the center of the hill, which cuts off view from either side of the other part of the hill. Use this cover to your advantage, hide behind it if you need to. In shooters, a rule of thumb to always remember is survival: Focus on surviving first, not getting splats. Trading only puts the situation into neutral, and dying gives the other team more time to control this vital spot. Stay alive, don't push your luck. If you are outnumbered, stay back and harass them from the flanking path with short ranged guns. Bait them into coming up to chase you, and use the corner of the hall or the wall to your right to punish. Long range weapons can pick off big groups from the flanking position as well, just don't over extend, they can still get you.
(6?) Walls of the hill: This needs testing, but you may be able to ink the sides of the hill. If you could somehow make a line across the wall, over the water, it leads me to believe you could go around the hill, over the water. In my many attempts killing myself on accident by falling off the hill, I noticed you can ink the sides. If nothing else, inking these parts could lead to sneaky escape and ambush options. Jump off the hill, hide in the wall, then climb back up for a surprise.
This concludes my analysis of Arowana Mall.
...wish we could go shopping though... - .-;
