
Map: Snowstorm


Release Date: 3/29/2000
Version: 1.0
Author: Natty Bumppo, a.k.a OCC/Hawk-eye
E-Mail: nattybumppo@home.com
Homepage: members.home.net/nattybumppo
Feedback: yes

Planet: Bane
Size: 2048x2048
Players: 4 Commanders     
Type: Strategy
Powerups: no


Directions: extract the contents of the zip file into the Battlezone II Data\Missions\Multiplayer\Snowstorm folder.  You'll need to create the Snowstorm folder first.


This map takes advantage of the fact that the Builder and Constructor will not erect any structures under even the shallowest layer of water.  The center of the map bears two scrap pools, upon which extractors can be deployed and upgraded.  However, defending them will be difficult because no gun towers or gun spires can be built around them, that should make the struggle for the center interesting.  

Be aware that the Builder and Constructor will be reluctant to enter the water, the Builder more so.  However, they can be persuaded to upgrade the extractors in the puddle, though the Builder will take some persistence.  Usually, if the Constructor doesn't stride right out to the extractor, he'll stop at the edge of the pool.  Repeat the command and he'll get on with it.  The Builder may have to be told twice to get into the water and then again to move on out to the extractor.  

There may be a bug in the programming that causes you to lose scrap if you tell the Builder or Constructor to upgrade one of the central extractors before they enter the water.  If they stop just after entering the water and you have to tell them to move to a point nearer the extractor before issuing the upgrade command again, the scrap set aside for the first upgrade command may be lost.  Therefore, first move the Builder or Constructor out into the water near the extractor.  Command them to upgrade the extractor only after they are in the water.

It may be necessary to turn off Local Fog and Weather to get a better framerate with four commanders on the map, but if you can at least turn the weather on, the map really lives up to its name!

Enjoy!


Natty Bumppo
a.k.a OCC/Hawk-eye
Order of the Crimson Claw
Founding Member
