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moriz · Nov 12, 2007, 01:47 AM // 01:47

to be fair though, the geometries on the mirror maps are not exactly the same. for example, the pathing leading up to the elite warrior shrine on keys and frontier are quite different. there's a bridge on frontier, and a wall of jade and a funky looking loop on keys. the area around the attack shrine on the two maps are different as well. on frontier, there's many hills; while on keys, it's essentially flat.

with all that said, the differences are very minor and really should not contribute to wins/losses. i'd say the difference in player skill matters more.

Guns Up! · Nov 12, 2007, 02:00 AM // 02:00

If I'm wrong, I'm wrong. I don't take the time to really study both sides, it's seems that it's a lot easier for Kurz to get the shrines than it does Luxon

Sun Fired Blank · Nov 12, 2007, 02:13 AM // 02:13

The maps are not equivalent; they are parallel. That is, they are intended to be as similar to each other as realistically possible using identical specifications and criteria. In my opinion, Etnaran is very slightly more advantageous to the Luxons because of geometric differences such as those moriz mentioned. But as moriz also said, I don't believe that you could make more functionally similar maps without simply duplicating them, and the differences aren't large enough for you to blame on the map rather than the players.

Amadei · Nov 12, 2007, 09:26 AM // 09:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guns Up!

If I'm wrong, I'm wrong. I don't take the time to really study both sides, it's seems that it's a lot easier for Kurz to get the shrines than it does Luxon

Okay, you're wrong. HTH, HAND.

jon0592 · Nov 15, 2007, 02:32 AM // 02:32

The bridge leading from Res Orb shrine to Res shrine in Keys is curved, and you know how many glitches there are with obstruction.

The same bridge in Grenz is flat.

Nov 12, 2007, 01:47 AM // 01:47	#21
moriz ??ber t??k-n??sh'??n Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Canada Profession: R/	to be fair though, the geometries on the mirror maps are not exactly the same. for example, the pathing leading up to the elite warrior shrine on keys and frontier are quite different. there's a bridge on frontier, and a wall of jade and a funky looking loop on keys. the area around the attack shrine on the two maps are different as well. on frontier, there's many hills; while on keys, it's essentially flat. with all that said, the differences are very minor and really should not contribute to wins/losses. i'd say the difference in player skill matters more.

Nov 12, 2007, 02:00 AM // 02:00	#22
Guns Up! Academy Page Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Profession: Rt/	If I'm wrong, I'm wrong. I don't take the time to really study both sides, it's seems that it's a lot easier for Kurz to get the shrines than it does Luxon

Nov 12, 2007, 02:13 AM // 02:13	#23
Sun Fired Blank Jungle Guide Join Date: Apr 2007	The maps are not equivalent; they are parallel. That is, they are intended to be as similar to each other as realistically possible using identical specifications and criteria. In my opinion, Etnaran is very slightly more advantageous to the Luxons because of geometric differences such as those moriz mentioned. But as moriz also said, I don't believe that you could make more functionally similar maps without simply duplicating them, and the differences aren't large enough for you to blame on the map rather than the players.

Nov 15, 2007, 02:32 AM // 02:32	#25
jon0592 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2006 Profession: N/	The bridge leading from Res Orb shrine to Res shrine in Keys is curved, and you know how many glitches there are with obstruction. The same bridge in Grenz is flat.