@carusoo: Well, in about 2 minutes I can get the outside totems filled, but I have no idea how you got to the center in that amount of time on either of your 2 posted, amazing times. I am shocked and tip my hat in respect.
@captaindun: My best was 1:40 for 7/21 using a slightly different path than the one shown at the link. Here is a screenshot showing my method. I'm sure @dustHeart used something similar with a floating SAM used as a link. https://photos.app.goo.gl/tUg1DPvmyKWcF6Ek9
3 Second Theory: On speed maps, I often see that the best time is 3 seconds faster than I can do, or I am 3 seconds faster than others. My theory is that randomly, the game will give someone that 3 second faster time as a reward for playing a map many, many times. It's just a theory.
7/12 - 1:33 RFI It is very odd that I can get the same time using either 5, 6 or 7 collectors along with 1 SAM. 1:32 would probably be my best with continued effort. Good luck players.
@dustHeart: Thanks. Your video showed the key difference. You turned the ammo off/on as needed, while I left my ammo on all the time. Still stuff to learn after years of playing this amazing game.
@dustHeart: Thanks for the picture. Using your identical layout and waiting until the totems are full before producing ammo, I was able to knock 1 second off my best time and get to 1:45. How you got 4 seconds below that is beyond my ability to comprehend. Is your 1:41 the time shown on the exit screen after the play field is no longer visible? Or, is the 1:41 when the 3 green beams from the totems form? On your enclosed picture, the 1:45 would be the time shown on the exit screen. That is why I always include a picture inset of the final screen. If your 1:41 is the time shown on the exit screen, I am left speechless.