Space Factory is a map on Shell Shockers. It is a medium-sized map and can hold 10 players. The theme for this map is space similar to Moonbase. It was added to the private map pool in Version 0.39.6 but moved back to the public map pool in Version 0.40.1. The map is asymmetrical (symmetrical, but inverted).
Creation
Similar to BioHazard, this map was made specifically for player competitions. It is spectator friendly and had no boundaries on the edge when it was only in the private map pool. Boundaries were only added because to eliminate cheating. It was created in Version 0.26.3 in February 1st, 2020.
Features
Because this is map was made for competitions, it has many features that cooperated with this. This includes only invisible barriers around the map and a complex structure. The map, although it is large and complex, is fairly uniform throughout. Around the map, a "Ring" exists, where players can travel and find other eggs. As the Ring gets greater height, players are able to jump onto the middle structure, where long-range weapons can have an extensive ad clear view of players and the map.
Outer Ring
The Outer Ring of the map stretches around the map, setting the boundaries. It is made up of towers and tubes and is climbable. In 1v1 matches, this proves to be a safe and tactical method of travel. Players can access this ring by climbing ladders or jumping from nearby structures. Long-range combat players can use this area as cover and a hiding spot. Short-range weapon players can use this place as a camping spot and kill as this is the place that most respawns happen. Be aware of ambushes.
Map Floor
The map floor is jumbled and random. On the map floor, boxes and isolated towers dominate the area. It is a tactical method of combat because of the cover provided. It favors short-ranged combat since it is very open and leads to the other teams base. When in this area watch out for Crackshot and Free Ranger players as they can snipe you from above. But the main problem is RPEGG players because they will shoot to here. A good way to get the kills flowing in is by shooting when there is a big battle and if you are using RPEGG be extremely aware of ambushes.
Building
The main building on this map is located fittingly at the center. From here, all sections can be accessed and all sections can access the building. Inside, it is rectangular with hanging ladders on each side, with the appropriate banners on certain team modes. Using ladders, players can travel to the top which was not possible until the March 2021 update which ramped up the map. The center of the roof is hollow, and the building is fairly high off the ground. Long-range players like to camp here.
Towers
There were always there, but until March 2021, they were inaccessible. In the March 2021 update, Space Factory was one of many maps that got updated. One of the updates is that the towers became accessible, which is a perfect area to snipe players on the ground.
Tactics
- Pick correct tactics. This map is tricky to understand, so it is not necessarily advantageous to do so. Instead, while in the game survey your surroundings and pick a tactic. Change them accordingly.
- Clear corners. This map has a lot of corners, and despite measures taken, campers still thrive on this map. To ensure you do not die to this, move around corners tightly an check the weapon crosshair often while moving straight. Keep your FOV straight where you are moving.
- This map favors long-range weapons, due to the lack of walls and obstacles, and good degree of elevation.
- A good area of camping is at the top of the ladder in the middle of the map. If you use short-range weapons you can jump down to kill. If you are using a long-range weapon then snipe from above. Be aware though, other players can see you almost all the time and if the are hiding or there is more than one of them (which is highly likely), you may die.
- If you see RPEGG users, get near them and kill them when near. They are very dangerous. They tend to be based at the middle towers, ready to kill spawning players.
- RPEGG players can also be around the Ring targeting spawning players and players at lower heights.
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