What are some good D2 levels for 1v1?

by **Ashes** » Sat Mar 12, 2016 2:09 am

Everyone knows a few good D2 levels for anarchy... Kegparty, Meatgrinder, stuff like that, but what are some good 1v1 levels? The last time I played a DCL in D2, Roncli and I had a difficult time deciding on the level to play. It seems to be the case every time I try to get a D2 game, and most of the time we just go to D1 because there's no clear choices except for the obvious Neptune, Nocturnal, Dissent2, and Puck.

by **roncli** » Sat Mar 12, 2016 2:19 am

Logic is a good one. White Rose isn't bad either if you like Black Rose.

Why oh why are you putting Puck in that list? ^_^

by **Sirius** » Sat Mar 12, 2016 12:43 pm

I like D2 Nysa, but you might want to double the primaries so there isn't just one Gauss. I'd prefer it with low ammo regardless, but YMMV.

Others...
D-Day '97: I've heard positive things said about it, but haven't tried it in 1v1 myself.
Judith: was OK.
Nocturnal: was good.
Pyromania: appropriate if you want a heavy gauss+mercs level.
Reason: definitely good (in D1 as well, although it gets played less these days).
Vamped: as good in D2 as anywhere else, although it does play differently there.
UES: if you're insane enough to try it, 1v1 shakers might actually be fun in this map.

Some of DH's recent levels are also listed as appropriately sized for 1v1; I don't know if they've been tried yet, but if you want to do blind matches they might be good places to start.
Argonia (low weapons, basically a plasma dogfight level): http://enspiar.com/dmdb/viewMission.php?id=1060
Inhaling Helium (Gauss 'n' Mercs): http://enspiar.com/dmdb/viewMission.php?id=1062
Year of the Horse (pretty standard all-around): http://enspiar.com/dmdb/viewMission.php?id=1065

by **Ashes** » Tue Mar 22, 2016 12:35 am

by **Drakona** » Tue Mar 22, 2016 1:49 am

All six Duellists levels are both excellent and underplayed, and each has a different flavor and celebrates D2's unique weapons. The sixth in particular is standout.

by **Cyrus** » Tue Mar 22, 2016 2:16 pm

In all seriousness:

Minerva 69 Gauss Whore.....

Isn't that what D2 is all about? Mercs + Gauss?

by **Jediluke** » Tue Mar 22, 2016 2:27 pm

You all FAILED this test.

What are some good (((D2))) levels was clearly a trick question.

The correct response should be D2blows...thus there are no 'good' levels.

by **Sirius** » Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:51 pm

D2 only blows because D1 sucks. Otherwise, the pressure would keep building up and it would no longer be able to blow.

by **roncli** » Tue Mar 22, 2016 8:49 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXOAc5yt218&t=62