State Of Decay 2 - Map tier list!!

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  • Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
  • Hello everybody! Welcome to my map tier list in sod2!!!
    If you have different favorite maps lemme know!
    If you wanna check me out live: / brandondunbar

Комментарии • 109

  • @MrKardimon
    @MrKardimon 11 месяцев назад +33

    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.

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  11 месяцев назад +4

      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!!

    • @MrKardimon
      @MrKardimon 11 месяцев назад

      @@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

  • @brunogrifo9116
    @brunogrifo9116 6 месяцев назад +17

    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

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  5 месяцев назад +1

      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!!! 🤣🤣🤣🍺

  • @TheRealIronMan
    @TheRealIronMan 8 месяцев назад +4

    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

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  7 месяцев назад +2

      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!

    • @TheArborphiliac
      @TheArborphiliac Месяц назад

      How do you go about creating a map? Is that only a PC thing?

  • @mattyrothcrewoffroadgarage8333
    @mattyrothcrewoffroadgarage8333 10 месяцев назад +15

    How bad is it that I can't find a single video on all of RUclips that shows what gate go where nobody shows the gate locations on the map and where all 3 gates go

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  10 месяцев назад +4

      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.

    • @karljordan19
      @karljordan19 6 месяцев назад

      Go to command centre and add the research mod and it will tell you what gate leads to what map

  • @ryanlee1995v
    @ryanlee1995v 11 месяцев назад +15

    I can't outgrow providence at all 😂 I still love that map

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  11 месяцев назад +2

      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.

    • @ryanlee1995v
      @ryanlee1995v 11 месяцев назад

      @brandondunbar5742 yeah barely anything useful on it but it feels like home like you mentioned 😂

  • @officer_donuts4255
    @officer_donuts4255 4 месяца назад

    I enjoy the editing and simplicity of this video, genuinely good job B.

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  4 месяца назад

      Thanks! that means alot!! appreciate it!!!! thanks for watching!

  • @NobleBoss
    @NobleBoss 7 дней назад

    My favourite bases tend to be based on the aesthetic and feel of the place.
    Cascade Hills - Corner office (the outposts do the heavy lifting for defense but with them you have an entire safe town) and also the Bridge fort
    Providence - Fire station
    Drucker - Cabin motel (good defensive postion with the hill plus the nice view of the lake) and Knights family drive-in (reminds me of the prison from TWD since you basically have 2 sets of walls if you cover the holes of the exterior wall with cars)
    Meagher valley - Camp Kelenqua (tucked away in the forest but unfortunately on a slight decline of a hil, and also no good position for a watch tower)

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  2 дня назад

      LOVE the bridge fort, also yea the downtown base is super fun. Really enjoy those 2. Fire station is objectively the best.

  • @penvzila
    @penvzila 2 месяца назад +2

    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.

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  2 месяца назад

      Agreed! yea beds is the first thing I sacrifice. I say quite a bit in my streams on Sod2 that morale isnt really a problem. If its bad, it doesnt reeeaaallly matter. I would love to see more happen with morale in Sod3.

  • @indicaxnwrathchild7062
    @indicaxnwrathchild7062 2 месяца назад

    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

    • @indicaxnwrathchild7062
      @indicaxnwrathchild7062 2 месяца назад

      Maybe not cheating.. but hey.. if I dupe a couple ruffles in solo, it happens xD

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  2 месяца назад +1

      Appreciate it! Yea driving the same maps gets tiring but if you switch it up through multiple playthroughs the maps dont seem to repeat that much! Providence is the tutorial map so its understandably the most played.

    • @indicaxnwrathchild7062
      @indicaxnwrathchild7062 2 месяца назад

      @brandondunbar5742 I actually ran Meagher Valley first, then the opposite.. Trumbull.. oof, but we're ready to move again, however, I'm turning sliders up. Building characters in low for the pool.. pretty full now

  • @fbnaulin
    @fbnaulin 4 месяца назад +1

    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.

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  4 месяца назад +1

      DRUCKER!!!! lol Love it. I do think they are all worth playing, even if its the "worst" on your list, still worth playing.

  • @truepiston
    @truepiston 5 месяцев назад +1

    I love your videos hope you can get some more time to post them cause I can tell you can become a huge channel❤

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  5 месяцев назад

      That's incredibly kind, appreciate the support!!

  • @silence9791
    @silence9791 10 месяцев назад +7

    I feel like they needs to add 2 more maps

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  10 месяцев назад +6

      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!

    • @silence9791
      @silence9791 10 месяцев назад

      @@brandondunbar5742 a subway system called dark zone where better loot but harder zombies or special type because of the darkness

  • @sergioolivas2760
    @sergioolivas2760 2 месяца назад

    I dont think its the cover so much as the tracklist, imagine at a restaurant you order steak and they bring you a soup 😭 best way to explain this.

  • @stoneodin2288
    @stoneodin2288 4 месяца назад

    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.

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  4 месяца назад

      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!!!

  • @richardrossini4083
    @richardrossini4083 Месяц назад

    I'm just learning this game I know I'm a little late to the party lol. cant wait to beat the tutorial map now so I can try ducker out!

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  20 дней назад

      that's awesome! I'm glad you found Sod2 at its best! They have stopped development but the game we have today is honestly amazing IMO. Any questions hit me up on YT or Twitch!

  • @plantepedellen
    @plantepedellen Год назад +3

    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

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  Год назад

      Thanks!!! Appreciate it! I did forget to mention the free red talon on Trumbull, that is a pretty big positive!! Love the list though!

  • @cursedmonkey1033
    @cursedmonkey1033 Месяц назад

    Hi thanks for the video. I'm new to the game so this helps. Do you have an opinion on which map is the most visually impressive or appealing? Sorry if you mentioned that and I missed it.

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  20 дней назад

      Hello and welcome to the best zombie survival game ever!! lol in my opinion. Honestly, and this sounds like a cop out answer, but all the maps have great landmarks and views. There isnt a bad map. I honestly prefer Drucker but there are honestly sections of every map that are visually appealing. If you have any questions lemme know on YT or on Twitch!

  • @DigitalHeretyk
    @DigitalHeretyk 7 месяцев назад +3

    We need a mega map.

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  7 месяцев назад +2

      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!!

    • @truepiston
      @truepiston 6 месяцев назад

      @@brandondunbar5742is it confirmed?

  • @theeorigin4651
    @theeorigin4651 Месяц назад

    My ordering is the exact opposite. I find Drucker frustrating to navigate and has 2 base that feel very secluded (Drive In and Cabin Park).
    Trumbull is fun and gives the added story, but I've found the game quite unstable on this map
    Meagher is basic. Its the easy mode given the rucksacs in the houses
    Providence is easy to get around. All the bases are great - just wish there were 7 for more variety.
    Cascade hasnthe best narrative of sweeping from east to west, ending in container fort. Easy win for me

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  20 дней назад

      Honestly I don't hate your list lol your reasonings is also very valid!

  • @ElJay-JW999
    @ElJay-JW999 Месяц назад

    What’s up brother I’m just starting up, how does it work can I transfer stuff to the next map or is it a new start each map like fresh wipe

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  20 дней назад

      Hey! welcome to the game!! so when you beat one map you have the option to move to another map. When you do so, your characters, stash, and vehicles in your parking spots will follow. I haven't beaten a map since a few updates, not sure if the car you drive still disappears. If you have any questions lemme know on YT or Twitch!

  • @arthurmorgan358
    @arthurmorgan358 7 месяцев назад

    Great video 💯

  • @Dbf1339
    @Dbf1339 11 месяцев назад

    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.

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  10 месяцев назад

      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!!! 🤣

  • @jarnMod
    @jarnMod 11 месяцев назад

    Nice one

  • @NopadonR
    @NopadonR 3 месяца назад

    You didn’t mention that container fort give you free 8 beds and 4 armed guards without wast any slot.

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  2 месяца назад

      If I forgot that, my bad! however I really really dislike the watch towers/armed guard posts in sod2. For me, they seem to miss alot of the shots and not even see or react to most zombies coming up to the base. I have a couple videos showing my guards just ignoring zombies...

  • @The_True_Mordecai
    @The_True_Mordecai 10 месяцев назад

    Are each map its own separate location/map or are they different areas within one map?

    • @angelushul
      @angelushul 10 месяцев назад +1

      They are different maps

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  10 месяцев назад +2

      Yea they are 5 different maps. Hopefully in SOD3 it is one giant map with different regions. Hopefully....

  • @benvanderlinde4444
    @benvanderlinde4444 11 месяцев назад +1

    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

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  11 месяцев назад +1

      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!

  • @Daddy2025HQ
    @Daddy2025HQ Месяц назад

    I actually like all of them I just play it in your order

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  20 дней назад

      Honestly, this game stays fresh for me after 1500 hrs because I rotate all the maps.

  • @ChrisPervelis
    @ChrisPervelis 22 дня назад

    Kataklysm? Nice. Toured with them and Deicide in 2020.

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  20 дней назад

      oh hell yea dude! thats awesome! both are fun as hell! what band do you play in?

    • @ChrisPervelis
      @ChrisPervelis 20 дней назад

      @@brandondunbar5742 Founder and lead guitar with Internal Bleeding. Thanks for the vid. I am a little late to State of Decay 2, but it managed to get me kick my Division 2 addiction!

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  20 дней назад

      @ sod2 is such a great zombie game. I love zombie survival games and I think this is one of the best. if you have questions or anything just lemme know on YT or Twitch!

    • @ChrisPervelis
      @ChrisPervelis 20 дней назад

      @@brandondunbar5742 Thanks will do! Haven't moved to lethal yet, still doing Nightmare.

  • @Wolf-bz6kq
    @Wolf-bz6kq 3 месяца назад

    I break down places by leader
    Cascade hills: warlord
    Providence ridge: builder
    Meagher valley: trader
    Drucker county: sheriff
    Turnbull: personal favorite any leader

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  3 месяца назад

      Interesting, why do you use specific leaders per map?

  • @hiddendesire3076
    @hiddendesire3076 5 месяцев назад +1

    Meagher Valley all the way, but for the Brewing Company. Endless Influence farm.

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  5 месяцев назад +1

      Its the only facility like it. Its BY FAR the best influence farm in the game.

  • @DirtyDanFTW
    @DirtyDanFTW 10 месяцев назад

    good video dude

  • @Boatboy_
    @Boatboy_ 6 месяцев назад +1

    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.

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  6 месяцев назад +1

      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!

  • @UnaverageJo
    @UnaverageJo Год назад +4

    My personal favorites are whatever you tell me 😂

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  Год назад +1

      LOL Its based on your personal experiences and opinions!

  • @John-eh6jg
    @John-eh6jg 9 месяцев назад

    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

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  9 месяцев назад

      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.

    • @IIIIIIllllIk
      @IIIIIIllllIk 2 месяца назад

      @@brandondunbar5742I have a forever community that has had modded stuf for years and I’ve never had that problem with the game breaking I heard about it a lot tho. About a year ago I did however have a problem were missions would no longer spawn after logging out and it happened with every community and got fixed in the next update

  • @truepiston
    @truepiston 6 месяцев назад +1

    How do you unlock more maps

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  6 месяцев назад +2

      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).

  • @drcrayola1135
    @drcrayola1135 11 месяцев назад

    top 5 favorite 5th skills? :D

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  11 месяцев назад

      Appreciate it!! This is in the pipeline!!! COMING SOON!!!! 😁

  • @MasterRawl
    @MasterRawl 2 месяца назад +2

    I just started and already disagree with something... there is one bad map but I'm not saying which :)

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  2 месяца назад +2

      LOL nooooo... Im gonna guess its Drucker... people seem to dislike Drucker, but I love it...

    • @MasterRawl
      @MasterRawl 2 месяца назад +2

      @@brandondunbar5742 Incorrect, sir.

    • @Playmaker48
      @Playmaker48 Месяц назад +2

      @@MasterRawldefinitely trumble valley

  • @Lotiondemhands
    @Lotiondemhands 5 месяцев назад

    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

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  5 месяцев назад

      lol that's crazy! you've stayed at one base since the game launched?!?!?!? :o why do you love it? what makes it special?

  • @truepiston
    @truepiston 6 месяцев назад +2

    I didn’t even know there were different maps 😭😭

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  6 месяцев назад +2

      5 in total! well 6 if you include Trumbull Valley from Heartland

  • @jacobburch7555
    @jacobburch7555 3 месяца назад

    Cascade hills is my favorite and trumble valley is my least favorite but they’re all great

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  3 месяца назад

      Why is Trumbull your least favorite? is it heartland Trumbull or normal campaign? curious.

    • @jacobburch7555
      @jacobburch7555 3 месяца назад

      @@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.

  • @algreen2242
    @algreen2242 Год назад

    Providence has my name on it. That's my Easter egg lol.

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  Год назад +1

      That's amazing!!!! Where is it???

    • @algreen2242
      @algreen2242 Год назад

      Providence load screen "Al the plumber " on the quote. Jawa presented it

  • @Onemorerep03
    @Onemorerep03 7 месяцев назад

    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:/

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  7 месяцев назад

      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.

  • @Adri-gw9ym
    @Adri-gw9ym 5 месяцев назад

    So what is the number one ?

  • @Michael-o6d3y
    @Michael-o6d3y 3 месяца назад

    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.

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  2 месяца назад

      I usually like to do random but i ended up getting the same map in a row. So i just do a rotation playing them equally.

  • @sirchris6047
    @sirchris6047 2 месяца назад

    im a Cascade guy

  • @AussiePlays9350
    @AussiePlays9350 4 месяца назад

    what is the biggest map?

    • @brandondunbar5742
      @brandondunbar5742  4 месяца назад

      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 🤣