[ST] Highway & Empire's Border

Gnomon: Hey, everyone!  Hope that you’re having a great day! I wanted to share some news about a couple maps with y’all.  The Empire’s Border map is headed straight for the main server. Today, we’ll test small changes which should make TDs more efficient on this map. We’ll also check whether the new location plays well in Encounter Battle and Assault modes. (Yes, soon there will be a new map for these, first time in a while!) What is Empire’s Border Like?The map has designated attack directions for different vehicle classes, divided by hills and the Great Wall. We’ve taken care of every kind of armored vehicles.  Zone 1 is for medium tanks, irrespective of their gameplay specifics. There are some shoot-throughs near the Great Wall and there’s plenty of cover along the red line. Light tanks may want to try their luck in Zone 2, which is good for active spotting and blazing-fast breakthroughs. Both tactics are risky but may pay off greatly, giving your side a significant advantage in battle.
Medium and heavy tanks with good gun depression will feel right at home in Zone 3. It is extremely important to establish control over this zone. We expect to see most of the fighting occur here.  Heavies (those not blessed by the gun depression gods) may brawl in Zone 4, on the bypass road. Bring big guns, strong armor and steely-eyed Crews!TDs will be able to support allies from Zone 5 that has some lush and cozy bushes.
We’re checking the map’s readiness for Random Battles, and we will also assess the viability of Encounter Battle and Assault modes for it. Empire's Border Screenshots   What about the Highway? Highway is doing well! While re-mastering this location in glorious HD, we did our best to keep its gameplay layout intact. Today, we’ll see if we were successful. So, buckle up and get ready to enjoy the view: the reformed Highway is gorgeous and atmospheric. Warm up your Maus and turn “Highway to hell” on, it’s time to ride! Thanks for checking the news, everyone! See you on the battlefield!