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'''A Swiftly Tilting Balance''' is a multiplayer [[stage]] in ''[[Splatoon 2]]''. It was the eleventh variation of [[Shifty Station]], and first appeared in the [[Raph vs. Donnie]] and [[Hello Kitty vs. My Melody]] [[Splatfest]]s. It returned in the [[Chaos vs. Order]] Splatfest. As of Version {{Ver|S2|5.0.0}}, it is exclusively available in [[Private Battle]]s. The stage is | '''A Swiftly Tilting Balance''' is a multiplayer [[stage]] in ''[[Splatoon 2]]''. It was the eleventh variation of [[Shifty Station]], and first appeared in the [[Raph vs. Donnie]] and [[Hello Kitty vs. My Melody]] [[Splatfest]]s. It returned in the [[Chaos vs. Order]] Splatfest. As of Version {{Ver|S2|5.0.0}}, it is exclusively available in [[Private Battle]]s. The stage is built like a large double-beam balance scale, and the weight of players and sub weapons will cause the large platforms on the stage to shift positions. | ||
==Layout== | ==Layout== | ||
The main mechanic of this stage is a large [[Wikipedia:Balance scale|double balance beam scale]] with a large pad near each spawn point and a pair of smaller pads near the center. The pads are balanced against their same-sized counterparts and are not connected between them. The scales tip based on the number of players and [[sub weapons]] on them, with the heavier side lowering and the lighter side raising accordingly. While moving up or down, a pattern on the top of the pad will glow light blue and a grinding metal sound effect will be heard. Between each spawn point and the larger pads is a lower area with many horizontal and vertical grates and a [[sponge]] that can be used to climb back on the left flank. The smaller pads in the middle are each flanked by a [[Out-of-bounds|pit hazard]] on the left side and a short ramp providing cover on the right. | The main mechanic of this stage is a large [[Wikipedia:Balance scale|double balance beam scale]] with a large pad near each spawn point and a pair of smaller pads near the center. The pads are balanced against their same-sized counterparts and are not connected between them. The scales tip based on the number of players and [[sub weapons]] on them, with the heavier side lowering and the lighter side raising accordingly. While moving up or down, a pattern on the top of the pad will glow light blue and a grinding metal sound effect will be heard. Between each spawn point and the larger pads is a lower area with many horizontal and vertical grates and a [[sponge]] that can be used to climb back on the left flank. The smaller pads in the middle are each flanked by a [[Out-of-bounds|pit hazard]] on the left side and a short ramp providing cover on the right. | ||
* [[Sub weapon]]s also affect platform weight. Their weight is half that of a player, which makes the platforms go down by half the distance they would when unbalanced by the weight of a player. | * [[Sub weapon]]s also affect platform weight. Their weight is half that of a player, which makes the platforms go down by half the distance they would when unbalanced by the weight of a player. | ||
** Three sub weapons do not follow this rule, being | ** Three sub weapons do not follow this rule, being [[Ink Mine]]s, [[Point Sensor]]s and [[Toxic Mist]]. This is likely due to these subs not having any material value. | ||
* Swimming on a wall of the platforms counts as being on the platform, and will affect it whether the character is ascending, descending or swimming at a set height. | * Swimming on a wall of the platforms counts as being on the platform, and will affect it whether the character is ascending, descending or swimming at a set height. | ||
** Accordingly, | ** Accordingly, [[Suction Bomb]]s and [[Sprinkler]]s (when placed on the walls of the platform) affect the balance by half a player's weight. | ||
* Certain parts of the bottom areas of the moving platforms are covered by uninkable walls taller than the maximum jump height, so when fully raised, the platforms can only be climbed from certain directions. | * Certain parts of the bottom areas of the moving platforms are covered by uninkable walls taller than the maximum jump height, so when fully raised, the platforms can only be climbed from certain directions. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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Shifty Station layout 11 map movement 1.mp4|Animation of the moving platforms at the start of a match ([[:File:Shifty Station layout 11 map movement 1.mp4|link to file]]) | Shifty Station layout 11 map movement 1.mp4|Animation of the moving platforms at the start of a match ([[:File:Shifty Station layout 11 map movement 1.mp4|link to file]]) | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Maps=== | ===Maps=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Shifty Station layout 11 map.jpg|[[Turf War]] | Shifty Station layout 11 map.jpg|[[Turf War]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The file name for this stage is "Deli11" and the codename is "Scale", referring to how the stage is a giant set of scales. | *The file name for this stage is "Deli11" and the codename is "Scale", referring to how the stage is a giant set of scales. | ||
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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
A Swiftly Tilting Balance is named after ''[[Wikipedia:A Swiftly Tilting Planet|A Swiftly Tilting Planet]]'', a novel by [[Wikipedia:Madeleine L'Engle|Madeleine L'Engle]], which is in an of itself a reference to the poem "Morning Song of Senlin" by [[Wikipedia:Conrad Aiken|Conrad Aiken]]. Additionally, it references the shape of the stage resembling a double-beam balance scale. | A Swiftly Tilting Balance is named after ''[[Wikipedia:A Swiftly Tilting Planet|A Swiftly Tilting Planet]]'', a novel by [[Wikipedia:Madeleine L'Engle|Madeleine L'Engle]], which is in an of itself a reference to the poem "Morning Song of Senlin" by [[Wikipedia:Conrad Aiken|Conrad Aiken]]. Additionally, it references the shape of the stage resembling a double-beam balance scale. | ||
===Names in other languages=== | ===Names in other languages=== | ||
{{Foreignname | {{Foreignname | ||
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|Jap=天秤ラヴァーズ | |Jap=天秤ラヴァーズ | ||
|JapR=Tenbin Ravāzu | |JapR=Tenbin Ravāzu | ||
|JapM=Balance Lovers. This is a reference to ''Mikansei Ravāzu'' | |JapM=Balance Lovers. This is a reference to ''Mikansei Ravāzu'' (Incomplete Lovers), by Midori Murasaki. | ||
|Dut=Romantisch evenwicht | |Dut=Romantisch evenwicht | ||
|DutM=Romantic balance | |DutM=Romantic balance | ||
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|FreM=Dangerous fondness | |FreM=Dangerous fondness | ||
|Ger=Balance des Herzens | |Ger=Balance des Herzens | ||
|GerM= | |GerM=Balance of the heart | ||
|Ita=Equilibri liquidi | |Ita=Equilibri liquidi | ||
|ItaM= | |ItaM=Liquid balance | ||
|Rus=Взвес-центр | |Rus=Взвес-центр | ||
|RusR=Vzves-tsentr | |RusR=Vzves-tsentr | ||
|RusM= | |RusM=Weighing center | ||
|Spa=Calleja del Equilibrio | |Spa=Calleja del Equilibrio | ||
|SpaM=Lane of Balance | |SpaM=Lane of Balance | ||
Revision as of 10:53, 31 August 2020
A Swiftly Tilting Balance
| Added in | May 18, 2018 (Raph vs. Donnie) |
| Total area | 2,300p |
| Features | Weight-sensitive platforms, sponges |
| Hazards | Abyss |
A Swiftly Tilting Balance is a multiplayer stage in Splatoon 2. It was the eleventh variation of Shifty Station, and first appeared in the Raph vs. Donnie and Hello Kitty vs. My Melody Splatfests. It returned in the Chaos vs. Order Splatfest. As of Version 5.0.0, it is exclusively available in Private Battles. The stage is built like a large double-beam balance scale, and the weight of players and sub weapons will cause the large platforms on the stage to shift positions.
Layout
The main mechanic of this stage is a large double balance beam scale with a large pad near each spawn point and a pair of smaller pads near the center. The pads are balanced against their same-sized counterparts and are not connected between them. The scales tip based on the number of players and sub weapons on them, with the heavier side lowering and the lighter side raising accordingly. While moving up or down, a pattern on the top of the pad will glow light blue and a grinding metal sound effect will be heard. Between each spawn point and the larger pads is a lower area with many horizontal and vertical grates and a sponge that can be used to climb back on the left flank. The smaller pads in the middle are each flanked by a pit hazard on the left side and a short ramp providing cover on the right.
- Sub weapons also affect platform weight. Their weight is half that of a player, which makes the platforms go down by half the distance they would when unbalanced by the weight of a player.
- Three sub weapons do not follow this rule, being Ink Mines, Point Sensors and Toxic Mist. This is likely due to these subs not having any material value.
- Swimming on a wall of the platforms counts as being on the platform, and will affect it whether the character is ascending, descending or swimming at a set height.
- Accordingly, Suction Bombs and Sprinklers (when placed on the walls of the platform) affect the balance by half a player's weight.
- Certain parts of the bottom areas of the moving platforms are covered by uninkable walls taller than the maximum jump height, so when fully raised, the platforms can only be climbed from certain directions.
Gallery
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Promo image.
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Another promo image.
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View from the spawn point.
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View of the area between the spawn and the larger pad.
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The larger pad.
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The pattern on the larger pad lighting up when activated.
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View of the scales.
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The sponge on the left flank.
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Standing on the smaller pad.
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View of how when one platform is being stood on, the other lifts.
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Animation of the moving platforms at the start of a match (link to file)
Maps
Trivia
- The file name for this stage is "Deli11" and the codename is "Scale", referring to how the stage is a giant set of scales.
Etymology
A Swiftly Tilting Balance is named after A Swiftly Tilting Planet, a novel by Madeleine L'Engle, which is in an of itself a reference to the poem "Morning Song of Senlin" by Conrad Aiken. Additionally, it references the shape of the stage resembling a double-beam balance scale.
