Today, we’re going to be taking a look at one of the 1v1 Skirmish maps: Pirth Outskirts. The map has a simple design to it, that of a clover. What’s interesting about the map is the inspiration behind it’s visceral design. Paul Jaquays talked about how he came up with the map’s layout:
“In my concept paint-over (a quick digital painting that shows the map and major features as they might appear in game … with notes and reference photos attached), I built around the idea that wherever mankind explores, tourists typically follow. I developed the area as a remote vacation destination with mysterious ancient ruins, modern hotels, and dramatically steep, mist-shrouded cliffs into which breathtaking waterfalls poured majestically. On top of this, I layered the planet’s recent, tragic history. Covenant bombs had cut the area off from the cities and turned the man-made structures into smoking rubble. The wreckage of mankind’s attempt to flee the invasion was littered through the setting. “
Tactically, most of Pirth is pretty straightforward. You’ll want to have a strong infantry for this small and short skirmish map. Utilizing scouts for opponent disruption can go a long way in throwing your opponent off his game as well.
