To be honest ranking hills so low is hurting. Since i dont play on full boat (less than 8 members on purpose) i usually tend to get either Corner Office (simple reason - localisation, you are close to every place to unload), or Mohr&Mohr, which is conveniently not so far from the middle. Map is fairly easy to remember, just navigate through 2 major crossroads.
Yea I agree! Cascade isn't that bad. I think I mentioned that I do love all the maps. I also agree that corner office is a really good base!! It does seem to be very busy with zombies though(more than other bases) so you have that constant threat. I do agree that the map is easy to remember. My biggest issue with Cascade is this, no memorable bases(container fort is broken), and it has my least favorite landmark outpost, the map is FAR to spread out, the only real base I like is the bridge fort. This isn't to say the map is bad but the other maps have positives where I struggled to find positives about this map. Thanks for your comment though! I do appreciate insight into how others view things and how they play in this amazing game!!
@@brandondunbar5742 im trying to not use the map, mostly memorize the neighbourhood im heading to. Yeah other maps tend to have great perks tho. Drucker is great for complex outpost network where you are always close to an outpost. Although i consider drucker larger than cascade- the rocks making areas impassable are stretching up areas like Kettle and mountain route to the city, giving false impression of close distances. Keep up the good work, good to know my favourite game is still alive :D
Meagher valley is my favourite by far, I love the bright greens, the sky seems brighter to me, the map just has much more hopeful vibes to me. And the brewery is my fave home site, the thought of survivors running a brewery making booze and selling it to EVERYONE for massive influence is just so funny to me
lol I do like the brighter maps, its different than the apocalyptic setting that most games try and use. The dark and everything destroyed kinda setting. I think there is a middle ground that some maps do well, Meagher being one of them, the nights are dark and scary and the days are bright and hopeful. Also yea survivors selling beer in the apocalypse is actually hilarious and would be REAL!!! 🤣🤣🤣🍺
How bad is it that I can't find a single video on all of TH-cam that shows what gate go where nobody shows the gate locations on the map and where all 3 gates go
Which gate are you referring too? the gate to go to another map? I can release a short tomorrow showing this. Whenever you leave a map you have the option of which map it goes too. So it doesnt matter which gate you use to leave the map.
Its funny, Providence is a great map IMO... BUT I have played that damn map...so...many...times 🤣🤣🤣 Its hard for me to put it above other maps that I find actual joy in. Don't hate Providence but also don't love a lot about it. It also has the new hope church which I personally don't find overly useful.
0:50 omg this is so nostalgic, i made some of those info maps when the game first came out, glad to see ppl carrying the torch made the same format for all the maps that came out since XD
THESE MAPS ARE THE BEST!!! They have circulated in discords, google etc. but the spirit of them live on! They have helped 1000's of people no doubt. Appreciate your work!
Thank Ya for the decent walk-through/time and your personal opinions on them. You did an awesome job Bro. I mean, it was the perfect video to get me started on Drucker & I may be coming back to confirm this, even though I've just started and not one playthrough yet, lol. Already tired of the driving on my 3rd restart via Providence Ridge, hah! Now to cheat my azzus off and get an easy game start in DC! :P
Cascade hills has 2 of my favorite bases as well, Bridge Fort and Container Fort 😂 I also like the way the maps layed out in sections. Feels like you’re really securing the map and cleansing it of blood plague. Pushing it back across each bridge.
That's a really good point that I never considered. How the map naturally feels to destroy the blood plague. That's very interesting. If the container fort's defense worked I would love that base so much more. The Bridge fort is amazing, absolutely love that base!!!
I got into this game a couple of years ago when I noticed that they were still updating it, and it's a lot better than when it launched. What I don't understand is why everybody is so obsessed with beds. Beds do nothing. They give you an extremely small morale penalty which is extremely easy to overcome even on the hardest difficulty. If you scratch the surface there's a lot of little things like that in this game that don't make sense.
Great video! Personal ranking: 1. Drucker County 2. Cascade Hills 3. Providence Ridge 4. Trumbull Valley 5. Meagher Valley But I love them all! Always wanting to revisit.
You are fucking awesome. You master this game to another level. My map tier list: 1: Cascade hills. Bridge and container fort, the important landmark outpost, easy to drive around. 2: Trumbull, there is a red talon agent to recruit, nice landmark and funny based. A lot of story 3:Drucker, I just replayed this map and I got a nice experience. 4 providence: toturial map, played to much, but it has a special place in my heart 5 meager. Whitney field is awesome, lame land map. Least favorite map
Would ever do your top 5 bases across all maps and your favourite set up for them might be a long vid but would be great for players who want to know the best set up to stay self sufficient
That's a great idea! My bases tend to be pretty much the same setup but it would change slightly based on location. I'll put this into the to do pile! Thanks for the great idea!
I 100% agree. I'm not sure they will release anymore maps for SOD2. I'm also not sure they are going to do maps the same in SOD3. I would love to see one GIANT map(Red Dead Redemption 2, gta, AC Valhiem, etc) and those maps split into different regions, instead of separate maps. They could be themed differently, Snow, plague(trumbull valley downtown area). Just a thought!
Trumbull my favorite I think because I’d ideally be a farmer community in this situation my favorite 4 man base on the map as well. The Cleo and sniper support are cool as well. I think they try to push Trumbull for long term community Casecade hills second bridge fort and container fort really cool ideas for a zombie situation. Container fort also having 8 built in beds feels like a no penalty compact bunkers beds Meager valley 3rd bases not my favorite visually. Travel is awesome though easy crossing. Drucker is decent but the driving feels like it’s intentionally forcing you to drive the long way at times. Providence Ridge last I’ve never finished a storyline here I just end up switching maps because I hate driving this map. Visually awesome map but driving is so bad I just don’t stay. Based are also not the best.
Love the analysis!! thats awesome. I agree Trumbull feels natural for forever communities. I also agree with Drucker but I do love it, SUPER LOVE IT!!! 🤣
I break down places by leader Cascade hills: warlord Providence ridge: builder Meagher valley: trader Drucker county: sheriff Turnbull: personal favorite any leader
I hope Sod3 utilizes the power of the Series X/S and has a HUGE map. Different regions/biomes on the same map. Similar to Red dead redemption 2 and GTA5. Cant wait to see what they do with Sod3!!
Cascade hills is the only map I dislike. From the aesthetics to the layout and finally to the bases, it just has nothing intriguing for me. Love the look and customisation options of the container fort though! So, that would be my 5th, followed by meagher valley at 4th. Idk this map just feels a bit boring to me. I kinda like the grassy feel of the map and appreciate the flat terrain but it’s just still meh to me. Bases aren’t amazing either imo in terms of immersion (they are strong) but I think mazzara farm is nice. 3rd would be Trumbull for me. I dislike the aesthetic of the map like cascade hills but it has so much more to offer, from the extra quest lines, abundance of loot, and cool bases. Perhaps I’ve overplayed it though because I used to start on that map a lot when making newer communities. 2nd for me is providence ridge. Gorgeous map and aesthetics as well as amazing bases all around. Played on it many times and it just feels so immersive to me for some reason lol. Only downside is that sometimes the time spent driving can be excessive but it’s not a big deal. IMO, drucker county is the best map. It’s just good all around. Fun bases, great looking map, good loot and idk it just feels great. It’s nice and spacious too. The fact that it’s mountainous used to annoy me but I’ve grown to love it. I can never get bored of the map! Strip mall and Prescott fire station are my favourite bases! They feel immersive whilst also being very good in general.
Great breakdown. Alot of playing maps is how much you personally look at them lol alot of getting tired of a map is how much I play it. Strip mall is my favorite by far as well!
@@brandondunbar5742 it’s the normal campaign honestly I just hate the bases the only one I really enjoyed was farmland compound and even it was kinda meh. I kinda enjoy the missions and the looting decent but everything else is meh to me. Cascade hills may be may be second now thinking about it because after playing a long campaign in providence ridge It really grew on me.
Good video buddy ..I have tried 2 plays on trumbull on my xbox series x . And EVERY TIME on day 9 my game crashes every single time I log in after about 8-10 seconds . I tried literally everything. Restarting /un plugging / uninstalling the game and re installing . Then I tried deleting other bigger games to clear space and NOTHING WORKED . I officially can't play trumbull at all and that really sucks
that super sucks... wow. Do you have anything modded on your communities? that can cause issues. I would submit a ticket with UndeadLabs. They may be able to help. That legit sucks cause Trumbull is a fun map.
Yeah man I had so much stuff been playing since launch and I just lost all of my saved data so I’m restarting my wife saw my face drop once I realized:/
Oh wow... id be alittle heart broken if I lost all my data... However, I feel other than my stash full of every weapon in the game(I think) I would be Ok and recover most of my characters pretty quick.
I agree with most but me personally would change drucker and cascade out.. but it dont matter because i always do random anyway i dont have forever community and always play fresh starts.. i really dislike drucker. Its my least favorite by far.
To be honest ranking hills so low is hurting. Since i dont play on full boat (less than 8 members on purpose) i usually tend to get either Corner Office (simple reason - localisation, you are close to every place to unload), or Mohr&Mohr, which is conveniently not so far from the middle. Map is fairly easy to remember, just navigate through 2 major crossroads.
Yea I agree! Cascade isn't that bad. I think I mentioned that I do love all the maps. I also agree that corner office is a really good base!! It does seem to be very busy with zombies though(more than other bases) so you have that constant threat. I do agree that the map is easy to remember. My biggest issue with Cascade is this, no memorable bases(container fort is broken), and it has my least favorite landmark outpost, the map is FAR to spread out, the only real base I like is the bridge fort. This isn't to say the map is bad but the other maps have positives where I struggled to find positives about this map. Thanks for your comment though! I do appreciate insight into how others view things and how they play in this amazing game!!
@@brandondunbar5742 im trying to not use the map, mostly memorize the neighbourhood im heading to. Yeah other maps tend to have great perks tho.
Drucker is great for complex outpost network where you are always close to an outpost. Although i consider drucker larger than cascade- the rocks making areas impassable are stretching up areas like Kettle and mountain route to the city, giving false impression of close distances.
Keep up the good work, good to know my favourite game is still alive :D
Meagher valley is my favourite by far, I love the bright greens, the sky seems brighter to me, the map just has much more hopeful vibes to me. And the brewery is my fave home site, the thought of survivors running a brewery making booze and selling it to EVERYONE for massive influence is just so funny to me
lol I do like the brighter maps, its different than the apocalyptic setting that most games try and use. The dark and everything destroyed kinda setting. I think there is a middle ground that some maps do well, Meagher being one of them, the nights are dark and scary and the days are bright and hopeful. Also yea survivors selling beer in the apocalypse is actually hilarious and would be REAL!!! 🤣🤣🤣🍺
How bad is it that I can't find a single video on all of TH-cam that shows what gate go where nobody shows the gate locations on the map and where all 3 gates go
Which gate are you referring too? the gate to go to another map? I can release a short tomorrow showing this. Whenever you leave a map you have the option of which map it goes too. So it doesnt matter which gate you use to leave the map.
Go to command centre and add the research mod and it will tell you what gate leads to what map
I can't outgrow providence at all 😂 I still love that map
Its funny, Providence is a great map IMO... BUT I have played that damn map...so...many...times 🤣🤣🤣 Its hard for me to put it above other maps that I find actual joy in. Don't hate Providence but also don't love a lot about it. It also has the new hope church which I personally don't find overly useful.
@brandondunbar5742 yeah barely anything useful on it but it feels like home like you mentioned 😂
0:50 omg this is so nostalgic, i made some of those info maps when the game first came out, glad to see ppl carrying the torch made the same format for all the maps that came out since XD
THESE MAPS ARE THE BEST!!! They have circulated in discords, google etc. but the spirit of them live on! They have helped 1000's of people no doubt. Appreciate your work!
Thank Ya for the decent walk-through/time and your personal opinions on them. You did an awesome job Bro. I mean, it was the perfect video to get me started on Drucker & I may be coming back to confirm this, even though I've just started and not one playthrough yet, lol. Already tired of the driving on my 3rd restart via Providence Ridge, hah! Now to cheat my azzus off and get an easy game start in DC! :P
Maybe not cheating.. but hey.. if I dupe a couple ruffles in solo, it happens xD
Cascade hills has 2 of my favorite bases as well, Bridge Fort and Container Fort 😂 I also like the way the maps layed out in sections. Feels like you’re really securing the map and cleansing it of blood plague. Pushing it back across each bridge.
That's a really good point that I never considered. How the map naturally feels to destroy the blood plague. That's very interesting. If the container fort's defense worked I would love that base so much more. The Bridge fort is amazing, absolutely love that base!!!
I enjoy the editing and simplicity of this video, genuinely good job B.
Thanks! that means alot!! appreciate it!!!! thanks for watching!
I got into this game a couple of years ago when I noticed that they were still updating it, and it's a lot better than when it launched.
What I don't understand is why everybody is so obsessed with beds. Beds do nothing. They give you an extremely small morale penalty which is extremely easy to overcome even on the hardest difficulty. If you scratch the surface there's a lot of little things like that in this game that don't make sense.
Great video!
Personal ranking:
1. Drucker County
2. Cascade Hills
3. Providence Ridge
4. Trumbull Valley
5. Meagher Valley
But I love them all! Always wanting to revisit.
DRUCKER!!!! lol Love it. I do think they are all worth playing, even if its the "worst" on your list, still worth playing.
I love your videos hope you can get some more time to post them cause I can tell you can become a huge channel❤
That's incredibly kind, appreciate the support!!
You are fucking awesome. You master this game to another level. My map tier list:
1: Cascade hills.
Bridge and container fort, the important landmark outpost, easy to drive around.
2: Trumbull, there is a red talon agent to recruit, nice landmark and funny based. A lot of story
3:Drucker, I just replayed this map and I got a nice experience.
4 providence: toturial map, played to much, but it has a special place in my heart
5 meager. Whitney field is awesome, lame land map. Least favorite map
Thanks!!! Appreciate it! I did forget to mention the free red talon on Trumbull, that is a pretty big positive!! Love the list though!
Would ever do your top 5 bases across all maps and your favourite set up for them might be a long vid but would be great for players who want to know the best set up to stay self sufficient
That's a great idea! My bases tend to be pretty much the same setup but it would change slightly based on location. I'll put this into the to do pile! Thanks for the great idea!
I feel like they needs to add 2 more maps
I 100% agree. I'm not sure they will release anymore maps for SOD2. I'm also not sure they are going to do maps the same in SOD3. I would love to see one GIANT map(Red Dead Redemption 2, gta, AC Valhiem, etc) and those maps split into different regions, instead of separate maps. They could be themed differently, Snow, plague(trumbull valley downtown area). Just a thought!
@@brandondunbar5742 a subway system called dark zone where better loot but harder zombies or special type because of the darkness
Meagher Valley all the way, but for the Brewing Company. Endless Influence farm.
Its the only facility like it. Its BY FAR the best influence farm in the game.
Trumbull my favorite I think because I’d ideally be a farmer community in this situation my favorite 4 man base on the map as well. The Cleo and sniper support are cool as well. I think they try to push Trumbull for long term community
Casecade hills second bridge fort and container fort really cool ideas for a zombie situation. Container fort also having 8 built in beds feels like a no penalty compact bunkers beds
Meager valley 3rd bases not my favorite visually. Travel is awesome though easy crossing.
Drucker is decent but the driving feels like it’s intentionally forcing you to drive the long way at times.
Providence Ridge last I’ve never finished a storyline here I just end up switching maps because I hate driving this map. Visually awesome map but driving is so bad I just don’t stay. Based are also not the best.
Love the analysis!! thats awesome. I agree Trumbull feels natural for forever communities. I also agree with Drucker but I do love it, SUPER LOVE IT!!! 🤣
I break down places by leader
Cascade hills: warlord
Providence ridge: builder
Meagher valley: trader
Drucker county: sheriff
Turnbull: personal favorite any leader
Interesting, why do you use specific leaders per map?
You didn’t mention that container fort give you free 8 beds and 4 armed guards without wast any slot.
We need a mega map.
I hope Sod3 utilizes the power of the Series X/S and has a HUGE map. Different regions/biomes on the same map. Similar to Red dead redemption 2 and GTA5. Cant wait to see what they do with Sod3!!
@@brandondunbar5742is it confirmed?
Cascade hills is the only map I dislike. From the aesthetics to the layout and finally to the bases, it just has nothing intriguing for me. Love the look and customisation options of the container fort though!
So, that would be my 5th, followed by meagher valley at 4th. Idk this map just feels a bit boring to me. I kinda like the grassy feel of the map and appreciate the flat terrain but it’s just still meh to me. Bases aren’t amazing either imo in terms of immersion (they are strong) but I think mazzara farm is nice.
3rd would be Trumbull for me. I dislike the aesthetic of the map like cascade hills but it has so much more to offer, from the extra quest lines, abundance of loot, and cool bases. Perhaps I’ve overplayed it though because I used to start on that map a lot when making newer communities.
2nd for me is providence ridge. Gorgeous map and aesthetics as well as amazing bases all around. Played on it many times and it just feels so immersive to me for some reason lol. Only downside is that sometimes the time spent driving can be excessive but it’s not a big deal.
IMO, drucker county is the best map. It’s just good all around. Fun bases, great looking map, good loot and idk it just feels great. It’s nice and spacious too. The fact that it’s mountainous used to annoy me but I’ve grown to love it. I can never get bored of the map!
Strip mall and Prescott fire station are my favourite bases! They feel immersive whilst also being very good in general.
Great breakdown. Alot of playing maps is how much you personally look at them lol alot of getting tired of a map is how much I play it. Strip mall is my favorite by far as well!
Great video 💯
Glad you enjoyed! thanks!
My personal favorites are whatever you tell me 😂
LOL Its based on your personal experiences and opinions!
camp kelnuqa is the best base in the game bro been using it since the game first launched first week it was out a good og base
lol that's crazy! you've stayed at one base since the game launched?!?!?!? :o why do you love it? what makes it special?
Nice one
Thanks! Appreciate it!!!
good video dude
Thanks! appreciate it!!
Cascade hills is my favorite and trumble valley is my least favorite but they’re all great
Why is Trumbull your least favorite? is it heartland Trumbull or normal campaign? curious.
@@brandondunbar5742 it’s the normal campaign honestly I just hate the bases the only one I really enjoyed was farmland compound and even it was kinda meh. I kinda enjoy the missions and the looting decent but everything else is meh to me. Cascade hills may be may be second now thinking about it because after playing a long campaign in providence ridge It really grew on me.
Good video buddy ..I have tried 2 plays on trumbull on my xbox series x . And EVERY TIME on day 9 my game crashes every single time I log in after about 8-10 seconds . I tried literally everything. Restarting /un plugging / uninstalling the game and re installing . Then I tried deleting other bigger games to clear space and NOTHING WORKED . I officially can't play trumbull at all and that really sucks
that super sucks... wow. Do you have anything modded on your communities? that can cause issues. I would submit a ticket with UndeadLabs. They may be able to help. That legit sucks cause Trumbull is a fun map.
Yeah man I had so much stuff been playing since launch and I just lost all of my saved data so I’m restarting my wife saw my face drop once I realized:/
Oh wow... id be alittle heart broken if I lost all my data... However, I feel other than my stash full of every weapon in the game(I think) I would be Ok and recover most of my characters pretty quick.
I didn’t even know there were different maps 😭😭
5 in total! well 6 if you include Trumbull Valley from Heartland
I agree with most but me personally would change drucker and cascade out.. but it dont matter because i always do random anyway i dont have forever community and always play fresh starts.. i really dislike drucker. Its my least favorite by far.
How do you unlock more maps
When you try to start a new campaign it asks you. If you chose heartland its only on Trumbull Valley(not the same as campaign Trumbull Valley).
Are each map its own separate location/map or are they different areas within one map?
They are different maps
Yea they are 5 different maps. Hopefully in SOD3 it is one giant map with different regions. Hopefully....
Providence has my name on it. That's my Easter egg lol.
That's amazing!!!! Where is it???
Providence load screen "Al the plumber " on the quote. Jawa presented it
top 5 favorite 5th skills? :D
Appreciate it!! This is in the pipeline!!! COMING SOON!!!! 😁
I just started and already disagree with something... there is one bad map but I'm not saying which :)
im a Cascade guy
what is the biggest map?
mmmm im not sure but I think there all the same size and just designed a bit differently. I would say Trumbull, complete guess though 🤣
So what is the number one ?
Drucker. Easy! I love it.