Post by Thompson on Aug 20, 2011 2:49:29 GMT -5
Karelia is regarded by some to be one of the worst maps. However, others say it is a great map. Because I am discussing strategies and not opinions, I will leave my opinion out of it.
Karelia has several major terrain features, including several hills, rocks, and a swampish area. There are 2 major hills where both bases are located. Along the west is an outcropping of several major rocks. To the east is a large hill that gives a sweeping view of most of the battlefield for whoever controls it.
Before we start, let me explain the black areas. These are the starting points for each team.
Main attack points:
Blue Line-this line goes through several rock fields, offering vital protection from enemy fire. This means that this side usually ends in a stalemate, unless one team is willing to make itself vulnerable.
Orange Line-this line runs right through the middle of the map. It's the shortest way to the enemy base, but can usually be the most dangerous. Enemy guns can usually be anywhere on this route, so unless you are fast or have a large hp buffer, you probably shouldn't go this route.
Brown Line-this is mainly a defensive line, where snipers roam free with plenty of cover. Usually, both forces get bogged down by the other, meaning that until artillery can get involved, there is usually not much happening here.
Smaller routes:
Yellow Lines-these go right through a swampish area, but offer more protection and camo than the orange route, meaning that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of this route vs the orange one.
Green Line-this line goes right up a large hill. Going is slow and rather treacherous if the enemy has already arrived in force. However, when you have gotten up on the hill, you can see most of the battlefield. However, getting back to friendly forces can be a problem unless you have a high speed.
There is plenty of strategy involved with this map, but several areas can become stalemates easily if not pushed. Therefore, you should always be looking to push forward on this map, and the only time you should stop is if you have gotten ahead of the main group or if you are tracked.
Karelia has several major terrain features, including several hills, rocks, and a swampish area. There are 2 major hills where both bases are located. Along the west is an outcropping of several major rocks. To the east is a large hill that gives a sweeping view of most of the battlefield for whoever controls it.
Before we start, let me explain the black areas. These are the starting points for each team.
Main attack points:
Blue Line-this line goes through several rock fields, offering vital protection from enemy fire. This means that this side usually ends in a stalemate, unless one team is willing to make itself vulnerable.
Orange Line-this line runs right through the middle of the map. It's the shortest way to the enemy base, but can usually be the most dangerous. Enemy guns can usually be anywhere on this route, so unless you are fast or have a large hp buffer, you probably shouldn't go this route.
Brown Line-this is mainly a defensive line, where snipers roam free with plenty of cover. Usually, both forces get bogged down by the other, meaning that until artillery can get involved, there is usually not much happening here.
Smaller routes:
Yellow Lines-these go right through a swampish area, but offer more protection and camo than the orange route, meaning that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of this route vs the orange one.
Green Line-this line goes right up a large hill. Going is slow and rather treacherous if the enemy has already arrived in force. However, when you have gotten up on the hill, you can see most of the battlefield. However, getting back to friendly forces can be a problem unless you have a high speed.
There is plenty of strategy involved with this map, but several areas can become stalemates easily if not pushed. Therefore, you should always be looking to push forward on this map, and the only time you should stop is if you have gotten ahead of the main group or if you are tracked.