IX Field Dispute is the first new map i ever played on, and it totally got rid my thinking that 
homeworld maps couldn't add a lot new. IX Field Dispute is a good deal different then most of the 
maps played on WON. 

As soon as you see your mother ship on IX Field Dispute, you will start to get the feeling that 
this is going to be a fun game for all. The map starts you off in a positions outside a large resource 
patch that everyone is going to try and harvest. This patch makes the best part of the map. It may 
not be fancy, but it keeps a knife one every ones neck. The slightest mishap could be the end of 
your resource collectors, and soon after, you. As long as the players don't just twiddle their 
thumbs, you're going to be in for a fairly intense game. 

The Background is very cool. The single moon in the background is large and menacing. It is a very 
cool backdrop, since most the other maps seem prefer nebulas. The background music is the 
battle music you'll hear in the single player game, and is a nice touch, although i think it may get 
tiresome over time. 

The Layout of the map is very balanced, as well. All the players have pretty much equal footing, as 
far as i can tell. 

The map only has two major problems, pretty good for a first try. The first problem, and the worst 
one, are the 15 Light Defenders that were put in for novelty. These ships aren't much worse then 
defenders. They are way to powerful, and shave off some of the maps fun. They make is impossible 
to attack with scouts or interceptors in the early game. Since the map seems to be made for quick 
and intense game play, i was surprised at this. The other problem is the total lack of any 3D thinking 
needed. You don't have much reason to use the 3D features. 

Overall though, a great map. Here are the scores. 

Layout - 95 
Fun Factor - 85 
Background - 80 
Originality - 75 
Overall - 85 

Uses 3D? - No 
Has unbuildable units? - Yes 
Game pace - Fast 
Amount of resources - High 

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