Complete Crusade

CTF Map Submission

Spoiler: CTF Team Maps

I'm not currently on a team, but I thought it would be fun to try to make CTF maps based on the existing CTF teams. This first map is based on the CTF team The Crusaders!
If anyone has any ideas for maps based on their team, feel free to let me know. There are a few teams without many clear ideas for map flavor, so I'd like any help I can get with this project.

Edit: I'm now on a team, but I started work on this well beforehand. Thanks for understanding.

Map Name: Crusade
Map ID: 427676
Style: Israeli fortresses
Creator(s): PV__nRT (with two (2) underscores (_)), arkham2012
Structure Restricted Areas: Other than flag, none.
Configured (yes/no): Yes
Number of Caps: 5 (up for debate; see questions below)

Spoiler: Pictures:

Because the built-in poll only allows for up to 1 question, I'm going to just ask multiple questions here and ask that I be given answers (and reasoning, if you wish) down below. Thanks in advance!

Should the map be 5 caps, fewer, or more?
I'm well aware that this map is absolutely tiny. There are no sponges, and flag room is kind of condensed to compensate. The map should meet minimum map size requirements, so now the question is whether or not the caps should be 5 (what it is now), 4 (less), or maybe even 6-7 (more).

Does the map need more archer cover?
Another factor that may influence how well the map plays is archer's power level. As it stands, there is relatively sparse cover because it takes less time to get from place to place, and so archer has overall fewer opportunities to get snipes as is. On the other hand, the proportion of time spent in the open is much higher

Should spawn be changed?
I've actually recently changed spawn a bit, even before making this post. Spawn is hard to work into a map this small, but I'm determined to make it work. This question is much more open-ended than the previous two, but I would like suggestions if at all possible. I think that spawn is actually fine as is, but if there are quality of life changes that can be made, I'd love to hear ideas.

Should there be soul sand and/or sponges outside the castle walls?
I figured that the map was small enough that adding additional movement aids or preventing fall damage might have been a little overkill; I believe it's healthy to allow players to spend extra time climbing ladders and to take fall damage (if implemented correctly). However, I will concede my opinion and design philosophy if it seems like people want higher vertical movement and/or fall damage cancellation.


If anyone has suggestions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to let me know in this thread. I will do my best to make active use of feedback I'm given!