mub

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Just realized we still have the version of this map that lets you stand/climb up the skybox. Another thread recommended updating to the winter version, but if not, we should at least remove this map.
 

g .

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Mapper
+1 I'm unaware of the exploit, but even before knowing this I would vote +1. Hakurei Shrine is a classic map, it's been in vsh rotations for as long as I can remember. Unfortunately, it is all very long and tedious. Rounds take too long and are dominated by repetition and snipers. Lots of snipers. Engineers, heavies and medics perch on the rock by red spawn until hale flushes them out with a rage, then they return and the cycle continues for 10 minutes. At least from my experience.
 

g .

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Mapper
+1 to updating to the winter version.
While I agree the winter version is better, the issue with the map is that it's simply too big. It takes too long for rounds to play out and its easy for people to hide among the trees. Not to mention the winter version is night mode and there's even less visibility.
 
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mub

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While I agree the winter version is better, the issue with the map is that it's simply too big. It takes too long for rounds to play out and its easy for people to hide among the trees. Not to mention the winter version is night mode and there's even less visibility.

It's a popular enough map that it's stayed in rotation all this time, and some of our players love larger maps, so I think it'd be the best outcome to have it updated.
I don't believe we should remove it unless that's the only option available.
 

Stove™

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Unaware that the exploit was even a thing, but +1 for the winter version replacing the current version. I just really like how the winter version looks.