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on Saturday, January 19, 2008 :: by soh-lokirulez @ 12:56 AM
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1. WarsowTV and minimaps
2. Maps (wdm2, wdm4, wdm6, wtest8, wdm11, wdm15, wdm17)
3. Gametypes (CTF, iTDM, Duel Arena)
4. Visuals (renderer feautures, profiles, models)
5. Gameplay changes
6. Misc (bot AI and Matchmaker)

2. Maps

Three more or less frequently played maps won't be shipped with Warsow 0.4 anymore. Speaking of acidwdm2 (former wdm2), acidwdm11 (former wdm11) and acidwctf2 (former wctf2) which are still available for download and I guess especially acidwdm2 will still be played in future cups: there are a bunch of new maps coming out. Some older ones are redesigned. I can't stress it enough: these pics show work-in-progress shots and the final releases might look different.

wdm2

It's hard to take acidwdm2's spot but I think the new wdm2 is a good start. Having a huge circle with MH on the opposite side of RA, both on prominent spots and hard to control. This map's layout will go hand in hand with the gravity changes.

wdm4

Rumors had it the original wtest4.map file was lost but as it seems the map is still there and has been fixed for performance issues. The quad area has been renewed and there is a new door at the upper YA area to the jumppad. More looks in the iTDM promo video.

wdm6

Although this map was originally called "chlorophyl" for being green, the new version of wdm6 will be more back to the wtest1 roots, at least visual-wise. Jal gave this map a new shine with his textures.

wtest8

A TDM map for those who like infight action as it's best. Low ceiling, lot of lava on the ground (vent/teamspeak screams due to seflkills in lava happen a lot) and a dark color scheme. Bax from Mapper Daze is a claustrophibic experience.

wdm11 (Rage)

wdm11 by Grumx is a wide 1v1 map (suitable for 2v2/DA, too) and I think you'll really love it. It has great flow and the items are set smart. There are 1x RA, 1x YA, 1xGA and 1xMH. I expect long-range EB sniper duels and close-to-mid RL/LG fights. The plasmagun is of great value, too. A bit of everything.

Some will find the overall layout and especially area around RA and the alley from there to MH pretty similiar to ztn3dm1 (thanks to acid for the hint), others won't. I asked Grumx for enlightning me about that but his only comment was "no comment, you'll see in 0.4". If it was on purpose or just coincidence, this map rocks!

wdm15

Former wtest15 has some new textures and is now a full release as wdm15.

wdm17

Being too huge for 1v1s and having some small item placement problems this map never got into cup mappools. This might change for the new, flashy and very colorful visuals: Colored outlines for the win! Some minor changes at the battle spots (RA, MH, 2x YA) to ensure access to the items. Improved a lot but maybe more suitable for 2v2 or Duel Arena matches.

3. Gametypes (CTF, iTDM, Duel Arena)