Banland

Banland
"The ninth circle of the Inpherno."
Map Details
Creator(s)	avonot, raddoob, Sun, Narwhill, Actinion, Kat
Previous creator(s)	Sun, Narwhill, Actinion, Kat (Playtest 4) Sun (Playtest 2)
Gamemode(s)	Annihilate, Conquer
Theme(s)	"THE ULTIMATE STRATEGY" - Key After Key "THE FINAL VERDICT" - prio (One Minute Left)
Version added	Playtest 2 Playtest 4 (rework) 26 February 2024 (rework 2)

Banland is a map in PHIGHTING!.

Overview

Banland is a fairly large and open hybrid map set on a fiery island in the middle of a lake of lava. Each team spawns in a small building on the same side of the map on opposite corners, with two exit doors which lead to ramps into the main area. Various ramps and pathways lead to a central high ground which provides clear lines of sight to the areas below. The central area contains the Conquer zone and consists of a large crystal formation in the middle as well as two arch structures on opposite sides, providing room for cover or as a vantage point. Besides the elevation of the terrain itself, the map is fairly open, offering only small walls and structures as cover.

Gameplay features

The entire map is surrounded by lava which serves as a stage boundary, instantly killing any player who steps off the main terrain and falls into it.

Setting

Banland takes place on a desolate, hellish island prison surrounded by a vast lake of lava. Cages hang from the sky or sit on top of large structures. A large wall decorated with purple banners sits in the background with aqueducts of lava flowing through it. A few gore elements are placed around the map, such as ribcages serving as pathways and ramps, and large, erratically moving eyeballs on walls and pillars. In the center stands a towering statue of Ban Hammer, the warden of Banland itself.

Gallery

26 February 2024

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  Intro shot, featuring The Broker in a cage.
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  Intro shot 2.
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  Spawn area for each team.
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  Exits from each spawn.
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  Central area which contains the Conquer zone.
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  Ditto, overhead view.
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  One of 2 side routes.
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  Statue of Ban Hammer.
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  Spiked pillars with chains as background elements.
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  View of the entire map.
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  Bird's-eye view.

Playtest 4

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  Thumbnail image.
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  Full thumbnail image.
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  Intro shot.
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  Spawn area for each team.
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  Central area.
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  Ditto.
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  Statue of Ban Hammer.
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  Bird's-eye view.
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  "dumb idiot zone" easter egg.
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  Old thumbnail image.
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  Full old thumbnail image.

Playtest 2

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  Full thumbnail image.
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  Overhead view of the map, with the Conquer zone visible.

Trivia

• This map is based on the 2010 game, Banland by Mzh3000.
• The Broker and the various moving eyeballs around the map are animated by raddoob.
• In the Playtest 4 version, The Broker could be found trapped inside a cage, with text stating he is in the "dumb idiot zone".
• Banland is one of the only maps in PHIGHTING! that represents an actual location in The Inpherno, being the prison that Ban Hammer watches over. It shares this distinction with Darkage Cliffs.
  • Despite this, the map is inaccurate to how it would actually appear in-universe, due to it being designed for gameplay first.

Version history

V0.8.0 - 26 February 2024 Banland received a visual overhaul. V0.5.0 - 8 April 2023 Removed the pillars that could be used by all Phighters. The Ban Hammer statue was updated to use his current appearance. The Broker can be found in a cage outside of red-side spawn. Playtest 4 - 28 October 2022 The Banland rework was added to the game. Playtest 4 - 7 October 2022 The Banland rework was revealed to the public. V0.3.0 - 31 August 2022 Banland was removed for reworks. V0.3.0 - 26 August 2022 Volume of Banland map theme increased. Playtest 2 - 16 April 2022 Banland was added to the game.

References

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Locations
Maps Playable Banland • BOGIO Skatepark • Chaos Canyon • Darkage Cliffs • DODGEBALL! • Domino Valley • Doomspire • Hotel Elephant • King of the Hill • Nuke The Whales • Protect Telamon • Raven Rock • ROBLOX Arcade • ROBLOX Bowling Alley • ROBLOX City • ROBLOX HQ • ROBLOX Laundromat • ROBLOX Mall • ROBLOX Museum • Rob The ROBLOX Bank • Rocket Arena • Shooting Teapot Observatory • Space Knights • SFOTH • Sword Fighting Tournament • The Bread Factory • The Iron Cafe • Train Demolition • Underground War Event only Boomball • Darkheart's Revenge • Fractured Space • Pizza Palace • SFOTH Revived • Teapots of Doom Unused Canada • Colosseo • Land of the Silent Sun • Mall Payload • Scythe Trailer • Sunset Plain • Test • Test2 • Theskate2
Other Areas Crossroads • PHIGHT! Lobby