Bring Back Abyss

[Nurburgring 22]

Greetings Tankers,

 

With the poll in the "Developer's News" section of the forum asking about whether we should keep Edinburgh and the new map Cologne (or both), I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to voice an idea that I've been sitting on for a while now.  Here is my idea:

 

I propose to to bring back the map "Abyss" and have it replace the map "Skyscrapers."  I realize that these maps are generally the same, but there are so many small changes that it is a completely different place.  Some people think that it's a good thing that now you can get back to the top of the map even if you fall down into the lower sections, but I always thought that it was better when it was a "one way trip."  This made you more aware of your surroundings.  

 

I also felt that, quite honestly, this map separated the great players from the merely good ones.  If you knew the map like the back of your hand and had a very good understanding of your tank, you would always come out on top.  It was more about skill rather than luck.  I also remember that in test servers (where I got my first look at this map), it used to be that almost half of the CTF matches were on Abyss.  Now, I'm lucky if I see one Skyscrapers CTF.  It's a similar story in the normal servers; almost no one plays on Skyscrapers anymore. I believe that this is an indication that many players preferred Abyss to Skyscrapers.

 

I've started this poll to get an idea of what people think of this idea and how willing they would be to support it. If no one likes the idea, then we should leave it as is, but if lots of people support it, I'm hoping that we can influence the developers of Tanki to consider bringing back Abyss. I've also posted this idea in the "Ideas and Suggestions" section of the forum.

 

Please let me know your thoughts on this matter.  I'd be interested to hear why you like or dislike Skyscrapers vs Abyss.

 

Respectfully,

 

Nurburgring

[beaku 2,656]

Abyss was my second best map after Silence. Skyscrapers is nowhere near the structure and dynamics of abyss. Abyss should definitely be reinstated. I hope that devs insider this idea.

[ItsMeBryan 1]

Abyss was one of it's kind, I'd love to see the map back. I hope the people reading this would agree too and vote for Abyss to be re-instated.

[Invincitron 888]

Agreed. Abyss is better than Skyscrapers in my opinion although it isn't a lot better I found it easier to navigate and battles were always a lot more intense.

[blackjack91 49]

Nice topic! Its better to post here Ideas and Suggestions...

[Nurburgring 22]

Thanks for your comments guys.  In reference to blackjack91, I did post this in the Ideas and Suggestions thread, but I also wanted to see what people's opinions on this matter were.

 

One thing that I want to clarify if Tanki does consider this idea, is that I would like the original Abyss map reinstated, not a reworked version of it (or skyscrapers for that matter).  It was those little changes that really ruined the map for me.  Some examples:

 

• The bushes.  In the original Abyss, there were no bushes to hide in; you could see clear across the map with no interference.  With the bushes now, it's become almost like Lost Temple, with snipers hiding in the bushes.  I used to like it when there was nowhere to hide.

• The colors.  Continuing on what I said above, it was much easier to see tanks in the old map.  Originally it was mainly grey, but now it's a mix of browns and greens, which tanks can blend into.  I much preferred it when the tanks stood out against the background.

• The ramps.  As I said in my main post, now there is no penalty for falling down onto certain platforms.  In the old map, you had to be very careful of your jumps; otherwise, the only way to get back up to the main playing field was to self destruct.

I don't mind so much if Tanki keeps the "tallest structure in Tanki" in Abyss, but the rest of it should be reset to what it was before.  There were actually two versions of this map if I remember correctly.  Ideally, I'd love to see the original version back again, but I'd be happy to settle with the version that we had just before it got replaced with Skyscrapers.  Or, if we're really lucky, we can have both maps back (Abyss and Abyss II).

 

Respectfully,

 

Nurburgring

[nealuws 1]

I agree. Bring back Abyss! I really want to see the secret room!

[lordmostafa 3,821]

Agreed, I liked Abyss.

 

Moved to Ideas&Suggestions.

[Jabinatorisawesome 72]

Okay I have never even heard of this but I guess I'll go with the flow, but please DO NOT remove skyscrapers!!!

[beaku 2,656]

Okay I have never even heard of this but I guess I'll go with the flow, but please DO NOT remove skyscrapers!!!

Once you have played abyss....you will like it more than skyscrapers

[CombatCat2 248]

I LOVED Abyss!!! Skyscrapers is ok, but it is nothing compared to Abyss. Abyss was one of my favorite maps, and probably the best parkour map! Please bring it back!!!!

[snipe3000 678]

I can't vote because i love skyscrapers and abyss i wish they would bring back abyss and keep both

[trombone_ftw 734]

Abyss was way better. Bring it back Tanki.

 

Honestly, the devs have ruined so many of the best maps in the last 8 months or so

[Penguin40 1,714]

I think the developers should listen to both sides and keep Skyscrapers while adding Abyss back. You know one possible reason of Abyss's removal? Too strange. Skyscrapers, although may seem confusing at first, it's really simple. In fact, I'm going as far as to say Abyss was even more confusing than Madness. Even those who learnt it would have a terrible time finding even one enemy flag! I played Abyss once below the rank of WO1, and I tell you, it was not fun. I had difficulty in even finding my own flag!

[Penguin40 1,714]

In fact, Skyscrapers became my third favourite immediately after learning it. It is an amazing map that should not be removed in any way, and it doesn't deserve removal! You're almost saying that you want to win all the time against others by playing this map, or that you don't want anybody not playing this map or playing Skyscrapers to exist! Skyscrapers is a favourite of many people, and only skill in all roles could win because even Shafts could attack effectively here, and all other turrets could play too. In Abyss, you would be destroyed before you know where you're going! Do you think that is fun?

[mcmonkey25 717]

I've been missing the map Canyon recently. I spoke/in the process of speaking to Hazel about taking some maps out for a while and reinstating old ones and swapping them over, just an idea.

 

I loved canyon as well... I don't know why they had to take it out of the game... But back on topic, I feel that abyss was a great map, and it is very similar to the current skyscrapers. I think, in order to bring it back, there would have to be a large poll concerning whether tankers wanted Abyss or Skyscrapers in the game. But good thoughts, it is certainly something to dwell on.

[danilo8667 234]

I loved Abyss ! But I don't think Skyscrapers map should be removed.It became a part of the game now.But it would be really nice if Abyss would be returned.

[deadtoyou 2,502]

I really enjoyed playing on Abyss, but Skyscrapers sadly didn't live up to my expectations. :(

 

• Ideas regarding changes to the actual Tanki Online to its previous versions, or ideas regarding the removal of updates are not accepted.
• ~Ideas and Suggestions Section Rules

[classyplebs 1,786]

I thought Skyscrapers was an updated version of Abyss...

 

What they should really bring back in Canyon. 

[ErikCR1 27]

My suggestion:

Bring back Abyss and keep Skyscrapers!

[deadtoyou 2,502]

My suggestion:

Bring back Abyss and keep Skyscrapers!

Ehh....that's kinda like the old system of Silence I and Silence II, having 2 maps that are similar is too complicated.

[ErikCR1 27]

Ehh....that's kinda like the old system of Silence I and Silence II, having 2 maps that are similar is too complicated.

Correction: Silence and Moon silence.

[deadtoyou 2,502]

Correction: Silence and Moon silence.

You aren't old enough to understand what I mean by Silence I and Silence II. :D

 

 

Silence II:

Silence I:

 

 

[ErikCR1 27]

You aren't old enough to understand what I mean. :D

I know that trick... I will not strand it.

[ThouShallNot 963]

Probaly devs won't bring it back, since they don't listen to us...