Why Do You Love (or hate) cp_orange_x3?

IcyEyes · 05-08-2012, 05:18 PM

It's massive popularity is something of a mystery to me. It's easy to see what's wrong with it, but what exactly do people like so much about it?

Captain M · 05-08-2012, 05:26 PM

Sniper battles.
Not that I like it. Just saying that for the people that do like it, that's why.

Dr. Sandman · 05-08-2012, 05:27 PM

Large open areas are made for a jumper demos and that tower in the center is like a breeding ground for Trolldiers.

Not_Matlock · 05-08-2012, 05:27 PM

It's a terrible map, but I'll go there when all the servers on my favorites list are full or completely empty. It's a good place to practice sniping because it's usually all crits and enemy snipers don't have to be good to be a threat.

DrScienceMan · 05-08-2012, 05:29 PM

I liked it when I was new. Then I took some good map taste to the soul.

Really, for somebody that doesn't grasp the importance of a good map, it's an alright choice that you might go on for whatever reasons. I used it when I was new to practice up on being a Spy because, well... *points to the previous posts*.

Fatty Corpuscle · 05-08-2012, 05:33 PM

I think it's popular because people can actually get tolerable FPS on it.

stamda · 05-08-2012, 05:34 PM

I don't care for orange_x3 much now that I've gotten used to my main server's variation of it that has some decent sniper cover, sewers for nice flanking, health packs, nice miscellaneous additions and 2 Sniper and 2 Scout class limits.

It's actually a pretty darn legitimate map.

Tazar · 05-08-2012, 05:45 PM

I love it because all the oblivious tunnel-vision Snipers never see me flying to their faces as a Sticky Jumper-Caber Demo

EPIC_HeaVii · 05-08-2012, 05:48 PM

Because Market Gardener.

aw3s0m3m4n · 05-08-2012, 06:00 PM

It's way too wide open and flat. Nowhere to hide from infinite range Snipers. Luckily, most of them are bad.

NuclearKangaroo · 05-08-2012, 06:08 PM

good for ♥♥♥♥ing around and for using the sticky jumper

misterpickles69 · 05-08-2012, 06:22 PM

I have the same reasons as everyone here and I'll add that it takes real teamwork to win.

No ammo or health packs so you need competent Engies and Medics.
A few good snipers never hurt.
Scouts, SJ Demos with Pain Train are good for quick caps.
Soldiers own the tower.
Pyros reflect kill the tower soldiers and airblast anyone off the roof.
This is the one map where the CnD is useful as there's not a ton of reliable metal around.
Heavy-Medic uber combos are essential for clearing the last point.

Every class is needed and needs to be played with great teamwork to win this map.

That said, most people don't give a plop.

Jet Set Radio · 05-08-2012, 06:23 PM

Quote:

x3

That's a paddlin'.

also sniper wars.

NuclearKangaroo · 05-08-2012, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by misterpickles69

I have the same reasons as everyone here and I'll add that it takes real teamwork to win.

No ammo or health packs so you need competent Engies and Medics.
A few good snipers never hurt.
Scouts, SJ Demos with Pain Train are good for quick caps.
Soldiers own the tower.
Pyros reflect kill the tower soldiers and airblast anyone off the roof.
This is the one map where the CnD is useful as there's not a ton of reliable metal around.
Heavy-Medic uber combos are essential for clearing the last point.

Every class is needed and needs to be played with great teamwork to win this map.

That said, most people don't give a plop.

orange takes skill?

does not compute

Splosion · 05-08-2012, 06:30 PM

SUPER SPAWN CAMP FUN TIMES!

No doors on spawn was an excellent idea!

05-08-2012, 05:18 PM	#1
IcyEyes Join Date: Nov 2008 Reputation: 71 Posts: 138	Why Do You Love (or hate) cp_orange_x3? It's massive popularity is something of a mystery to me. It's easy to see what's wrong with it, but what exactly do people like so much about it?

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05-08-2012, 05:26 PM	#2
Captain M Join Date: Jun 2009 Reputation: 1593 Posts: 5,442	Sniper battles. Not that I like it. Just saying that for the people that do like it, that's why.

05-08-2012, 05:27 PM	#3
Dr. Sandman Join Date: Dec 2010 Reputation: 402 Posts: 2,152	Large open areas are made for a jumper demos and that tower in the center is like a breeding ground for Trolldiers.

05-08-2012, 05:27 PM	#4
Not_Matlock Join Date: Dec 2008 Reputation: 588 Posts: 4,688	It's a terrible map, but I'll go there when all the servers on my favorites list are full or completely empty. It's a good place to practice sniping because it's usually all crits and enemy snipers don't have to be good to be a threat.

05-08-2012, 05:29 PM	#5
DrScienceMan Join Date: Oct 2011 Reputation: 1109 Posts: 2,939	I liked it when I was new. Then I took some good map taste to the soul. Really, for somebody that doesn't grasp the importance of a good map, it's an alright choice that you might go on for whatever reasons. I used it when I was new to practice up on being a Spy because, well... points to the previous posts.

05-08-2012, 05:33 PM	#6
Fatty Corpuscle Join Date: Feb 2010 Reputation: 1416 Posts: 3,739	I think it's popular because people can actually get tolerable FPS on it.

05-08-2012, 05:34 PM	#7
stamda Join Date: Dec 2008 Reputation: 3881 Posts: 7,886	I don't care for orange_x3 much now that I've gotten used to my main server's variation of it that has some decent sniper cover, sewers for nice flanking, health packs, nice miscellaneous additions and 2 Sniper and 2 Scout class limits. It's actually a pretty darn legitimate map.

05-08-2012, 05:45 PM	#8
Tazar Join Date: Sep 2011 Reputation: 21 Posts: 192	I love it because all the oblivious tunnel-vision Snipers never see me flying to their faces as a Sticky Jumper-Caber Demo

05-08-2012, 05:48 PM	#9
EPIC_HeaVii Join Date: Jul 2010 Reputation: 270 Posts: 1,169	Because Market Gardener.

05-08-2012, 06:00 PM	#10
aw3s0m3m4n Join Date: Aug 2011 Reputation: 481 Posts: 2,352	It's way too wide open and flat. Nowhere to hide from infinite range Snipers. Luckily, most of them are bad.

05-08-2012, 06:08 PM	#11
NuclearKangaroo Join Date: Dec 2010 Reputation: 675 Posts: 4,875	good for ♥♥♥♥ing around and for using the sticky jumper

05-08-2012, 06:22 PM	#12
misterpickles69 Join Date: Dec 2008 Reputation: 77 Posts: 734	I have the same reasons as everyone here and I'll add that it takes real teamwork to win. No ammo or health packs so you need competent Engies and Medics. A few good snipers never hurt. Scouts, SJ Demos with Pain Train are good for quick caps. Soldiers own the tower. Pyros reflect kill the tower soldiers and airblast anyone off the roof. This is the one map where the CnD is useful as there's not a ton of reliable metal around. Heavy-Medic uber combos are essential for clearing the last point. Every class is needed and needs to be played with great teamwork to win this map. That said, most people don't give a plop.

05-08-2012, 06:30 PM	#15
Splosion Join Date: Dec 2011 Reputation: 903 Posts: 1,243	SUPER SPAWN CAMP FUN TIMES! No doors on spawn was an excellent idea!