What do you think of the map ins_baghdad?
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Baghdad is one of the best maps on INS, actually I think for the most part theyre all good once you learn them.
Because Baghdad is linear, it does generally become a challenge for the marines to advance past the gas station, but I still love this map. For the Marines to win, they really need to work as a team, use techniques like suppressive fire and smoke, and not just go rushing about outside like a buffoon, spraying off their guns like a TF2 Heavy. This map usually works out to be an Insurgent win though, because they work together pretty well, and If they can keep you pinned down in the gas station, it's game over.
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I'd say that Baghdad is a challenge on both sides.... Yes it is a bit more difficult as a marine but even for the terrorists its difficult. As we all know, C is a blood bath and is mainly a problem for the Marines to deal with. However, it can also become a problem for the insurgents. The marines have the Pharmacy (building infront of C) which if they protect and use it to their advantage, can prevent terrorists from claiming C. On the other hand, Insurgents seem to have the upper hand in the building battles where C is situated, due to the 3 different approaches they can make. One directly from A (behind bus), One directly from B ( the street) and the alley way near B. Also, it seems the left side Fence Across C) seems to be used by insurgents frequently to enter the pharmacy. However, marines can use similar tactics the insurgents make but the problem with it is that there seems to be corners where insurgents are prepared to defend and thus, it makes C a blood bath in general. However, is either side breaks through than it will be advantageous for one side compared to the other. Generally, the map isnt bad. I just dont think its one sided unless ofcourse, if we start talking about the players and their skills and experiances which would make it for both sides depending on whose team they are on. Anyways, Baghdad isnt that bad. I just think we should reduce the time it takes for the maps to change.
yet again people complain about a map because of a lack of TEAMWORK not because the map sucks...Baghdad and Almaden are very heavily determined by which team works together better. You cant think of the game as just you because you cant do anything alone in INS
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That learning curve is a real pain in the butt, ain't it? I got slaughtered when I first jumped into this game too!
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First time i played i just freaked out cause i had no crosshair lol. Iron sight was just too uncomfortable i just sprayed and died like 30 times . Had to change my thought process when playing an FPS game like this.
I have mixed emotions over this map. As the original poster stated, there are rarely victories for one team or the other on this map (I have yet to play a round on this map where either team secures C and moves on to control the following points). This is also the *only* map that I seem to get excessive lag on, which bewilders me, and makes it even more frustrating to play on. However, it *can* be a fun map, even without either team securing a victory. The fighting on this map, especially squad based, can be (and usually is) more intense than on any other map I've played on. Just holding C, and the buildings across the street, can be a fun and trying challenge. All-in-all, though, the negatives *do* outweigh the positives for me, and I usually find myself fighting on the rooftop across from C waiting for the round to end, and the next map to pop.
I like the map, personally. Primarily because if your team doesn't work together you lose.
The fact CS turned into quake with goals was the main reason I stopped playing and switched over to DOD only (back before Source). I gave it another try after Source was release, but it was just a pretty version of Quake with goals, so I moved to DODS.
Insurgency, on the other hand, rewards teamwork and actual tactics, and punishes the rambos unmercifully. This alone makes the game worth it to me, even if I normally don't do so well.
The fact CS turned into quake with goals was the main reason I stopped playing and switched over to DOD only (back before Source). I gave it another try after Source was release, but it was just a pretty version of Quake with goals, so I moved to DODS.
Insurgency, on the other hand, rewards teamwork and actual tactics, and punishes the rambos unmercifully. This alone makes the game worth it to me, even if I normally don't do so well.
