The left flank is tricky for both teams. The northern team (upper base) had an advantage in attack, which often relusted in taking control over the lane. At the same time, the southern team suffered considerable loss. Positions of the second defence line of the southern team. After the northern team broke through the left flank, the southern team used the area as an intermediate defense position. Since the southern team had only a few proper covers, it had hard time defending the base. The central village used by the teams as the frontline. Only vehicles that featured good gun depression angles could play in the area. At the second stage of the battle, if the northern team took control over the crossroad in the south-eastern area, the vehicles of the southern team were under fire from three directions. The urban area was a proper place for well-armored vehicles. Technically, this part of the map was good for attacks of the southern team, but losing control over the western lane kept the team from developing the success.

1. The left flank is tricky for both teams. The northern team (upper base) had an advantage in attack, which often relusted in taking control over the lane. At the same time, the southern team suffered considerable loss. 2. Positions of the second defence line of the southern team. After the northern team broke through the left flank, the southern team used the area as an intermediate defense position. Since the southern team had only a few proper covers, it had hard time defending the base. 3. The central village used by the teams as the frontline. Only vehicles that featured good gun depression angles could play in the area. At the second stage of the battle, if the northern team took control over the crossroad in the south-eastern area, the vehicles of the southern team were under fire from three directions. 4. The urban area was a proper place for well-armored vehicles. Technically, this part of the map was good for attacks of the southern team, but losing control over the western lane kept the team from developing the success.

The version of the left lane was revised to fit both teams. We added additional covers that will ensure similar conditions in attack. We have also changed the defence positions of the southern team. The central part of the map will offer equal chances for all vehicle types irrespective of the gun depression angles. We have also improved positions for different vehicle types: it will be easier to spot enemy maneuvers, find covers and good positions for firing from distance.

1. The version of the left lane was revised to fit both teams. We added additional covers that will ensure similar conditions in attack. We have also changed the defence positions of the southern team. 2. The central part of the map will offer equal chances for all vehicle types irrespective of the gun depression angles. We have also improved positions for different vehicle types: it will be easier to spot enemy maneuvers, find covers and good positions for firing from distance.

IMBALANCES

Teams spawning in the south had a rough time working the left flank, since most cover spots on their way (and there weren’t many) were of little use, unless you had good gun depression. At the same time, the team in the north had far better chances at breaking open the flank and setting up a strong defense there, which foreshadowed an eminent loss for the southern team.

After the northern heavies and mediums had pushed the flank, their light tanks advanced further south, while their punchier allies stifled southern vehicles’ attempts to move up to the center of the west flank and counterattack. Eventually, the southern team would gather near the crossroads and camp there. First-line attackers from the northern team continued the push, supported by TDs from the second line. As soon as they owned the southwest, they would systemically destroy enemies positioned in the central area and along the road on the east flank.The push often continued till the northern team occupied a greater area and closed in on the enemy.

Technically, the town to the east could give a decent platform for attack to the southern team. They rarely managed to make it there though after losing the west flank. However, if they succeeded, the northern team were left with no other options except for passive defense.

CHANGES

The map received a more balanced frontline and offers both teams equal chances at pushing key directions. Now, the valley to the west has more cover, giving both teams equal chances at taking over the flank. The team that starts in the north still can win over strategic areas closer to the center of the flank. But they can be stopped now. The southern team can leverage defensive positions in the lower left edge of the map to stifle enemy attacks.

Regardless of the side you’re on, you no longer need to camp in safe zones waiting for an enemy to misstep. Use the mill to support allies as they advance into the enemy territory.

Both teams used to have a tough time in the central area, although the southern team had it a little easier thanks to several favourable spots. The northern team had just one good spot in the center, which wasn’t enough for an active push and left them exposed to enemy artillery. Now, the area is more open and offers many opportunities to scouts from both camps.

Cover positions were redesigned to minimize the impact of gun depression, which made them useful for a wider range of vehicles. Finally, we moved a few bushes and trees, making it easier to detect firing routes, find cover and favorable shooting spots.

STATUS UPDATE

We need to fix several more issues to label Fisherman’s Bay ready for release. Currently, the center of the map offers clear shots at key directions, the town to the east, and the west flank. Taking control of it can become a game-changer. So it’s only natural that both camps will channel greater forces there, which undermines the map balance overall.