Re: I cannot stand Kubra Dam

**Tempus** · 10-18-2005, 04:26 PM

I can't recall the last time I played this map.. It's been months, for sure.

**SPOOKS_UK** · 10-18-2005, 04:27 PM

all i can say Dr jones is if you dont like the map dont play it. Simple as that

**Bodofooko** · 10-18-2005, 04:37 PM

I'm not a huge fan of it, but i do like flying the helo on it. Lots of stuff to go over and under and through. Makes me feel like james bond.

**Nikolas** · 10-18-2005, 04:38 PM

Worst.

Map.

Ever.

**marstein** · 10-18-2005, 04:46 PM

I'll throw my 2c in there: I think it's not bad.
I dislike Daqing because it is so dark and gloomy.
I can have fun on any map.
On Kubra the challenge over the intake is cool - you try to get it or keep it and there is a lot of back and forth there. Then maybe some armor columns that operate north of the dam... Maybe a good commander?
BTW: someone pointed out a way to get from the maintainance camp on the NW of the flag to the powerstation on the W of the dam. I never knew that path existed!

At the street, Benvolio and Mercutio encounter Tybalt and Petruchio, leading to Tybalt and Mercutio fighting since Tybalt tries to pick a fight with Romeo, but he refuses. Romeo tries to break up the fight, but Tybalt slays Mercutio under Romeo's arm, then Tybalt flees.

**AntiVisual** · 10-18-2005, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by tau_neutrino

I hate that map. Its layout only magnifies the effect of overpowered air assets. Actually I'm starting to dislike all maps that have jets/helitanks, maybe since as infantry you have virtually no way to defend your self from them (maybe since Anti-air is a waste of space).

Thats why you make sure your pilots are attacking the enemy air if they are really killing you.

**Phelan Ward** · 10-18-2005, 05:22 PM

I like how we changed Kubra from a 64 player map to a 32 player map. The only thing things missing? 1 useless cp, 2 bombers, and a TOW emplacment at the MEC airfield. Whoopdey flippin doo!

**tau_neutrino** · 10-18-2005, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by AntiVisual

Thats why you make sure your pilots are attacking the enemy air if they are really killing you.

Unfortunately it's not always possible to have good pilots on your team. :\ Air power is simply too unbalancing.

**James315** · 10-18-2005, 05:31 PM

Kubra Dam has many of the disadvantages of El Alamein and none of its strengths, IMHO.

**Limenote** · 10-18-2005, 05:53 PM

its a frustrating map for the ground pounders based purley on the distance you have to travel and the sheer linear amount of routes to get to your objectives, couple long distance traveling with capable pilots on the opposing team and it becomes one huge farce to move halfway across the map only to be bombed within a heartbeat, ive pretty much formed an air strike tolerance but kubra seriousely hinders my gaming enjoyment.

**Beatnik** · 10-18-2005, 06:21 PM

Yeah. I agree with Obi - if I am on that map, I'm either assaulting or defending the MEC main base. I've had some incredible games there, but I've also had some completely dead games there where we just bs'ed the whole game.

**DrJOnes666** · 10-18-2005, 06:47 PM

I would be curious to see the result of an actual vote on this map. I am under the impression the majority would vote to get rid of it...

**Kilrogg** · 10-18-2005, 07:05 PM

I love Kubra as long as bombers are allowed and i can gun on it

otherwise yeah its a pretty bad map

**asch** · 10-18-2005, 07:17 PM

This is probably at least the third thread started by someone who doesn't like Kubra. In the end we decide that there are still people who like the map, though it may not be their favorite. Each map offers something different and many folks find they have to change their normal tactics to be successful. This map also requires a knowledgable CO to be effective. Players need to learn how to use their assets to better maneuver the map and which CPs to concentrate on.

**Faultline** · 10-18-2005, 07:59 PM

With a full server I usually have fun on this map. The 3 CP's at the dam are alot of fun to attack/defend. My biggest gripe about the map would be the lack of a UCB for the MEC. Before the patch it would have been the amount of hills and how difficult it is for armor to climb but 1.03 addressed that.

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