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2 years ago

Where is the news/leaks regarding this year’s new map?

I feel like by July each year, we have leaks or at least a suspicion about what the new map for the year is going to be. If I remember correctly, by July last year we had un-textured portions of Bro...

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hayhor

Hero

2 years ago

@HappyHourSumwur Whats funny is the map doesn't really work well for the pro level. Teams that have drop spots north, which has height advantage win at a much higher rate than south teams.

HappyHourSumwur

Seasoned Ace

2 years ago

@hayhor I can see that. Positioning is more important at that level.

Kyldenar
Seasoned Ace
2 years ago
@HappyHourSumwur Also, all things being equal, elevation almost always wins. Far easier to shoot down than up.
- HappyHourSumwur
  Seasoned Ace
  2 years ago
  @Kyldenar For sure, that is a general rule for positioning in Apex, made more important at higher skill levels. At lower levels, greater skill & teamwork has more of a chance of beating good positioning (i.e.-height, ring,etc.).