Iron Gator... worst map in BF2?

[Bad_Weevil]

In thoery this maps sounds great. CQC on board an aircraft carrier is just what everyone wanted right? I've been playing Special forces for a couple of weeks now and in my opinion the this map is so badly thought out its one of the worst maps in F2.

If you play as MEC, you spend the first hald an hour attempting to go anywhere near the aircraft carrier. Its crazy thath the AA can hit the MEC helipads and its guns can hit the inflatables in on the shore. Add to this an army of anti-tanks and snipers on the decks the map is badly imbalanced. And what the hell is an Apache Longbow doing on a US assult ship?

So eventually you get inside and take a base. BF2 indoors should be great right? Er... no. Compared to Rainbow 6 and SWAT indoors combat is very... unsatisfying. I find you die very quickly indoors as head shoots are easier to do at point blank range and flashbangs don't seem to have the same impact as in 46 and SWAT. And unlike the games mentioned above you can't use cover effectively to shield yourself. Add to this the mess of flags and tags making your view confusing.

My suggestions?
- Make the Iron Gater a wrecked ship with seals starting on an island on the opposite side.
- No AA on the Iron Gater, they could have been destroyed or something.

So much potential, but a mess of a map in practice. Discuss.

[Uncleadolph]

Re: Iron Gator... worst map in BF2?

I really like it. One of the best maps of SF.

[Oli]

Re: Iron Gator... worst map in BF2?

Its all right, but my PC specs cannot handle the hole thing so its quite slow.


btw this is in the wrong section. Needs to be posted in the SF section.

[AncientSerpent3]

Re: Iron Gator... worst map in BF2?

Try and play Iron Gator on the 32man or 16 man, it's all on the carrier. MEC doesn't have to try and swim/boat across. I just can't remember which size map it is.

Iron Gator is more fun when it's in No Vehicle mode for whichever sized map that is. Everytime Ive come across it, it's been no vehicles.

Iron Gator will stress the crap out of your PC. Better have some decent components.

[Bad_Weevil]

Re: Iron Gator... worst map in BF2?

Sorry admin please feel free to move this thread.

You're right about it stressing your system, especially inside the carrier.

But the thing about Iron Gator, BF2 is all about the battlefield i.e. outside in the sun. There's a time and a place for indoor CQC, its another game.

[AncientSerpent3]

Re: Iron Gator... worst map in BF2?

Well what about maps like Mass Destruction and Karkand where you can go inside certain factories and shoot it out?

If BF2 was restricted to outdoor combat and you could not take safe haven inside these buildings, people would complain that it is not interactive enough.

I know there are only a few buildings like this, but it's better than nothing.

[zipp0r]

Re: Iron Gator... worst map in BF2?

the couple of times i played iron gator it was fun, as are the night maps.

the worst map by far is karkand with wake island not too far behind it!

[EyeofG]

Re: Iron Gator... worst map in BF2?

It's a good map, you just have to know how to get on the ship.
The Indoor combat is the best on this map. You can run around with any weapon, I personal like running around with a shotgun inside the ship.
Iron Gator does get annoying sometimes when you can't get on the ship, but it's usually because one team is retarded and doesn't know how to do it right or everyone on the other team is just defuehing it really well.

[zone36]

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I HATE Iron Gator.. worst map I've ever played.

[Oaf Hamper]

Re: Iron Gator... worst map in BF2?

Kubra Dam is the worst map ever.

the couple of times i played iron gator it was fun, as are the night maps.

the worst map by far is karkand with wake island not too far behind it!

What the hell? :hmm:

[12:oc7ock]

Re: Iron Gator... worst map in BF2?

Fushee is by far the worst map, I hate that map more than EMO bands.

Kubra Dam is the worst map ever.
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U wouldn't be saying that if you knew how to fly.....

[ackack]

Re: Iron Gator... worst map in BF2?

I quite like iron gator, there are times when you just cannot get on the carrier but thats part of the task I guess. The only gripe I have is the lack of zip lines and grappling hooks. Would be nice to ride across in a RIB and grapple up the side.

[proto]

Re: Iron Gator... worst map in BF2?

Kubra is one of the better maps.

Anyway.

I only like Iron Gator if I'm US and in the Apache. :)

[*FMJ*Power]

Re: Iron Gator... worst map in BF2?

its a great map with a excellent concept but you need a uber pc and sli or crosssfire to really enjoy it. bf2 and indoor environments just don't mix well in the performance section for most people.

[Hans Kloss]

Re: Iron Gator... worst map in BF2?

its a great map with a excellent concept but you need a uber pc and sli or crosssfire to really enjoy it

For me Gator is the only map where lag makes it completly unplayable, no matter what size of the map or what server I'm playing it on.