This is the first map I am doing in a public setting (as opposed to working on III Tournament and CW team tactics maps).
I like this map -- it has a little something for everyone.
First posts are from the East Spawn, and from both a Heavy and Medium perspective.
Generally I will go NW regardless in Encounter -- I believe the terrain suits better players there more than going town (ugh) or the SE side - as you have more room to maneuver, and terrain that suits all types of tanks.
Basic overview of the NW terrain via Map Inspector
In a heavy going right from spawn you have two main options
Which route I take depends upon my team and red makeup - as well as what my team is doing.
Obviously some tanks will do better in some position better than others, sadly often in this game, you need to put your tank in non optimal spots simply as your team is leaving a gap that red will use to their advantage.
The right path (as indicated above)
This position will allow you to cutoff red meds backing down - or red heavies and Assault Guns (or foolish paper TDS) moving to support.
The Left Path
This allows you to fire into bushes that a red TD can deny some of the mediums ways to advance.
Mediums:
Depending again on team layout I will go one of two initial positions.
Building/Bush at A4
This gives spots onto red meds - but is also a very obvious spot.
If nothing pops - I try to rush to the tracks --- IF I am a gun depression med
If not
The train is a very effective piece of cover --- if reds do establish in the B1/B2 area - the train can allow one to get some cross fire and protection.
The rocks left of the train provide total coverage in this position -- one can turn off auto aim - and angle ones tank to bait bounces very well, and still get shots on reds when inching out.
Now C6 -- what happens if red goes town.
B2 area offers cross shots on the cap.
I'll lob some HE there if the cap timer pops without any reds spotted.
I will get some TD spots up in a bit.
The most important thing to remember in this map is it has some crazy fire lanes - and you need to be careful about exposing.