– Authors Map Description –

< Commander: The Terrace is facing an imminent alien attack, and tension is running high. A crucial space station orbiting at the edge of the heliosphere, it’s the lynchpin in our stellar defence network. Aliens are en route, and they’re hungry for the Cores. They will hit hard and fast, so your defenses need to be tougher. Hold the line, protect the Terrace, and repel the alien incursion. The system’s defence contributions are crucial. Stay sharp, stay focused, and above all, stay alive. Command out." >

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– another small and simple map …. back to basics

– some older computers might experience pauses or short freezes
from the special effects, if you experience this choose the NO-FX modes

– this map was requested by TNTFTB, guiding its construction, testing
and playing this map through with a critical eye
…. a big thanks to TNTFTB ….. it is appreciated and helpful

– all cores can be saved and gold medal achieved @ the Elite setting

– if you find anything; a bug or problem that managed to escape notice
—– please let me know below in the comments

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Missions:

in order of difficulty

< story >
– 30 waves – practice mode
– easiest mission – the score not saved to leaderboard

< story LB >
– 40 waves of mixed aliens

< story LB no FX >
– 40 waves of mixed aliens
– FX is turned off for older computers

< super grinder >
– 100 large waves of mixed aliens

< super G-No FX >
– 100 large waves of mixed aliens
– FX is turned off for older computers

< super G challenge >
– 75 healthy strong waves of mixed aliens

enjoy!

– Authors Map Description –

< Commander: Your task will be quick, brutal, and unforgiving; a tactical squeeze-play demanding precision over brute force. On this pressure cooker of an outpost, the margin for error is as thin as the atmosphere on Europa. Every turret placement, every shot fired must be deliberate. This isn’t just a battle, it will be a fire fight in a phone booth. A short fuse, where one misstep could be your last. Over and out. >

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– it is a small map and lot of fun …. back to simple

– a big thanks to TNTFTB, for suggesting this map, guiding its construction, testing and playing this map through with a critical eye
……….it is appreciated and helpful

– all cores can be saved and gold medal achieved @ the Elite setting

– if you find anything; a bug or problem that managed to escape notice
—– please let me know below in the comments

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Missions:

in order of difficulty

< story >
– 20 waves – practice mode
– easiest mission – the score not saved to leaderboard

< story LB >
– 35 waves of mixed aliens

< NoBoost-story >
– 40 waves of mixed aliens
– No Boosts = no disruptors or inexpensive paths

< NoBoost-superG >
– 100 large waves of mixed aliens
– No Boosts = no disruptors or inexpensive paths

< story LB challenge >
– 42 strong healthy waves

< super G challenge >
– 75 healthy strong waves of mixed aliens
– lots of resources – 10 more tower spots

enjoy!

– Authors Map Description –

< Commander: Envision a battlefield that refuses to remain static. Grounds that morph and pathways that realign, all orchestrated by the pulse of kinetic intelligence. As adversaries chart their moves, the terrain shifts, rendering their strategies void in an instant. Your mission is to harness the unpredictable, making certain they’re ensnared in this dynamic web. Yet, tread with caution; the same grounds that aid you can easily become your greatest challenge. Adapt and overcome. >

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– i have been experimenting and playing around ….. pushing the game engine a little bit farther .. to see what it will do …. this map demonstrates the results so far

– it is a small map and lot of fun ….

– a big thanks to Walsingham, for his help with the story and who has played this map through and examined it with a critical eye
……….it is appreciated and helpful

– all cores can be saved and gold medal achieved @ the Elite setting

– if you find anything; a bug or problem that managed to hide —– please let me know below in the comments

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Missions:

– more or less in order of difficulty

< story >
– 35 waves – practice mode
– easiest mission – the score not saved to leaderboard
– Cores move every 5 waves

< story LB >
– 42 waves of Walkers
– Boss last wave
– Cores move every 5 waves

< NoBoost-superG >
– 100 waves of mixed aliens
– No Boosts = no disruptors or inexpensive paths
– Cores move every 5 waves

< super X grinder >
– 140 large mixed waves
– Cores move every 10 waves

< grinder >
– 102 large waves of mixed aliens
– Cores move every 5 waves

< super G challenge >
– 75 healthy strong waves of mixed aliens
Cores move every 5 waves

enjoy!

– Authors Map Description –

< Commander: Our intelligence sources have confirmed that an outpost on an orbiting asteroid is the next target. The station, Samsara Way, is revered not just for its strategic value and unique defensive platforms but also for its deep spiritual resonance. The ebb and flow of the tower platforms and the labyrinthine pathways are a testament to the perpetual cycle of creation and destruction. This coordinated assault demands your immediate attention and swift action. By leveraging the concept of Samsara, and utilizing the oscillating defensive platforms, you can mount a strong defense. You must be prepared for the back and forth struggle, and remain committed to the defense of Samsara Way station. >

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– this is the result of much mucking around over the last few maps to
stretch the game play to include another feature or aspect …… keeping it
all fresh and fun …..

– it was a lot of fun to make and pleasure to play …. it did take a
while to iron out some of the bugs and get everything to work smoothly …
but was well worth it …. i have found a way to remove and/or minimize
any lags or pauses in the game play when the transforms occur

— there are five platforms that will boomerang back and forth along the
tracks on the map
— the amount of tiles is enough to do the job and if more are needed they
will arrive
— the mode < the Whole Shebang > has all the extra tower tiles up right at
the very beginning
— the different modes have varying spawn/exit configurations

– a big thanks to Walsingham, P4P1PRO and the several others who have played
this map through before it got uploaded ….. their thoughts and feedback was
very much appreciated

– all cores can be saved and gold medal achieved @ the Elite setting

– if you find anything; a bug or problem that managed to hide
—– please let me know below in the comments

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Missions:

< story >
– 40 waves – practice mode
– easiest mission – the score not saved to leaderboard
– aliens enter on one side exit on the other

< story LB >
– 42 waves of mixed aliens
– aliens enter on one side exit on the other

< super grinder >
– 101 large waves of mixed aliens
– the aliens will exit where they spawned

< super X grinder >
– 140 large mixed waves
– aliens exit opposite from where they spawned

< the Whole Shebang >
– 75 mixed waves
– everything the map has is up at the start
– the aliens will exit where they spawned

< super G challenge >
– 90 large strong healthy waves
– aliens enter on one side exit on the other

enjoy!

– Authors Map Description –

< Commander: Welcome to the notorious hub of clandestine commerce, "Cognac and Bologna." This black market trading post has become the stuff of legends, where you can acquire the rarest of relics and the strangest of contraband. If there’s a deal to be made, you’ll find it here, even if it means trading your grandmother’s secret pancake recipe for a laser cannon. >

< Your mission is twofold: Primary – protect "Cognac and Bologna" from the alien raiders, Secondary -unravel the mysteries hidden within this peculiar market. Observe and record; keeping an eye out for any curiosities or clandestine dealings. It is a chaotic market, you’ll need to: be as resourceful as the traders themselves, make strategic alliances, and try to discern the political or power structure of this unique trading post. Who knows what secrets lie beneath the surface? And speaking of secrets, the High Commander has subtly hinted that acquiring a rare bottle of Armagnac during your mission would be greatly appreciated upon your return. >

< Commander : The primary objective, the survival of "Cognac and Bologna" rests upon your shoulders. >
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– the above story was created with the help of chatGTP4….. using it did help
spark the creative flow, but it took as long or longer to modify it to be what
i actually wanted as it would have to just write it myself

– this should prove to be both fun and a challenge

– the map did not end up as i wanted, and is a compromise that ends up working
quite well … i will keep working on the original idea … but on another map

– a big thanks to P3P1PRO and Walsingham – for being there to support, to play
this map through looking for bugs or problems that i did not see and giving
valuable feedback ….. it is very much appreciated

– all cores saved and gold medal achieved @ the Elite setting

– if you find anything; a bug or problem that got by us please let me know
below in the comments

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MISSIONS: in order of difficulty

< story > – practice mode
– scores not saved to Leaderboard
– 40 mixed waves

< story LB >
– 42 larger waves of mixed aliens

< super X grinder >
– 140 large waves of mixed aliens

< super G challenge >
– 90 large healthy waves of various aliens
….. Buckle Up! …..

enjoy!

– Authors Map Description –

< Commander: Your new target is to protect a small martian outpost. It has unique defensive features that could prove useful. May your aim be true and this encounter add another notch on your barrel. >

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– still experimenting with new stuff …… this idea is not quite perfect
yet …. you might experience a slight pause or lag at the changes of direction
…. but is fun!

– a big thanks to Walsingham – for being there to support, to play this map
through looking for bugs or problems that i did not see and there were a few
….. the feedback was very much appreciated

– all cores saved and gold medal achieved @ the Elite setting

– if you find anything; a bug or problem that got by us – please let me know below in the comments

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Missions:

in approximate order of difficulty

< story >
– 40 waves – practice mode
– easiest mission – the score not saved to leaderboard

< story LB >
– 42 waves of mixed aliens

< super grinder >
– 101 mixed strong waves

< super X grinder >
– 140 waves of mixed aliens

enjoy!

– Authors Map Description –

< Commander: Listen up. The ‘Ping Pong’ defense installment before you is a pinnacle of human engineering. Equipped with four unique platforms driven by quantum propulsion, they shift continuously in a synchronized dance. Invaders are caught in a relentless rhythm, bouncing between these platforms like a ball in the ancient game of ping pong. The brilliance of this strategy isn’t just to block and divert, but to disorient our foes, gaining the upper hand before the battle even commences. Keep in mind, this technology is the bleeding edge of our arsenal and came at an astronomical cost. Mess this up, and you’ll find yourself trusted with nothing but scrubbing latrines in the barracks, do you understand? >

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– i have been experimenting with special effects and explosions and such
this map uses some of what i learned could be done

– it was a lot of fun to make and more fun to play …. it did take a
while to iron out the bugs and get everything to work smoothly … but
was well worth it
— there will be four platforms that will bounce back and forth slowly
along the sides of the map
— the amount of tiles is enough to do the job and if more are needed
they will arrive
— the mode < the Whole Shebang > has all the extra tower tiles up
at the start

– a big thanks to Walsingham and P4P1PRO – for being there to support,
to play this map through looking for bugs or problems that i did not see
and giving valuable feedback ….. it is very much appreciated

– all cores saved and gold medal achieved @ the Elite setting

– if you find anything; a bug or problem that got by us
—– please let me know below in the comments

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Missions: in order of difficulty

< story >
– 40 waves – practice mode
– easiest mission – the score not saved to leaderboard

< story LB >
– 42 waves of mixed aliens

< super grinder >
– 75 large waves of mixed aliens

< the Whole Shebang >
– 140 mixed waves
– everything the map has at the start

< super G challenge >
– 90 large strong healthy waves

enjoy!

– Authors Map Description –

< Commander: The crimson dawn will mark the beginning of a fierce struggle, where this outpost’s fate will be decided amidst the chaos and uncertainty of battle. A coordinated attack is anticipated and your assignment is to fortify the defenses and ensure the armament is prepared for combat. Check and recheck all weapons systems, then immediately engage with the raiders. Stay focused and ready to defend this outpost with every ounce of the firepower at our disposal. >

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– this is a nice little map …. is has it all …. fun, different challenge levels, visuals
…. you might have noticed, i have been experimenting with special effects and explosions
– it was a lot of fun to make and i am very pleased with the end result

-the core housings will move along a track to the next position every 5 or 10 waves depending
on the mode

– a big thanks to Walsingham – for being there to support, to play this map through looking
for bugs or problems that i did not see and giving valuable feedback
….. it is very much appreciated

– all cores saved and gold medal achieved @ the Elite setting

– if you find anything; a bug or problem that got by us –
– please let me know below in the comments –

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Missions:
in approximate order of difficulty

< story >
– 35 waves – practice mode
– cores move every 5 waves
– easiest mission – the score not saved to leaderboard

< story LB >
– 40 waves of mixed aliens
– cores move every 5 waves

< super X grinder >
– 140 waves of mixed aliens
– cores move every 10 waves

< super G challenge >
– 80 large healthy waves of various aliens
– cores move every 5 waves

enjoy!

– Authors Map Description –

< Commander: You may wish you were drunk and seeing double. The aliens are attacking a three industry cooperative that share a common core housing. You will have your hands full and must maximize your use of towers and path to pull this one off. >

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– this map has the cores moving between three locations every 5 or 10 waves depending on the mode
…… i like this one, it is a thinker

– again i wish to thank P3P1PRO and Walsingham – for being there to support, to play the map through looking for bugs or problems that i did not see and giving valuable feedback ….. it is very much appreciated

– all cores saved and gold medal achieved @ the Elite setting

– if you find anything; a bug or problem that got by us – please let me know below in the comments

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MISSIONS: in order of difficulty

< story > – practice mode
– scores not saved to Leaderboard
– 35 mixed waves
– cores move every 5 waves

< story LB >
– 40 larger waves of mixed aliens
– Cores move every 5 waves

< super X grinder >
– 140 large waves of mixed aliens
– Cores move every 10 waves

< super Grinder >
– 80 healthy mixed waves
– Cores move every 5 waves

< super G challenge >
– 90 large healthy waves of various aliens
– Cores move every 10 waves
….. Buckle Up! …..

enjoy!

– Authors Map Description –

< Commander: Don’t judge a book by its cover. This exposed and seemingly vulnerable outpost is expected to be the next target of the Alien raiders. However, this little square is far from defenseless. It will be exponentially more difficult to break this square than appearances suggest. >

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– this map grows ….. and will give you what you need before you need it

– it was a lot of fun to put together and is a pleasure to play

– there is a mode called < the Whole Shebang > it is 81 large waves and
the full map is exposed and open right from the start

– a big thanks to Walsingham – for being there to support, to play the map
through looking for bugs or problems that i did not see and giving
valuable feedback ….. it is very much appreciated

– all cores saved and gold medal achieved @ the Elite setting

– if you find anything; a bug or problem that got by us – please let me know below in the comments

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MISSIONS: in order of difficulty

< story > – practice mode
– scores not saved to Leaderboard
– 35 mixed waves
– transforms after waves 10, 20, 30

< story LB >
– 40 larger waves of mixed aliens
– transforms after waves 10, 20, 30

< the Whole Shebang
– 81 large mixed waves
– all quadrants are extended

< super X grinder >
– 140 large waves of mixed aliens
– transforms after waves 23, 70, 105

< super G challenge >
– 90 crazy big strong waves
….. Buckle Up! …..

enjoy!