Snakebox: A brand new type of Anti-Hog Bases!

[Phreak]

This base design idea is originally found by Bfoz. You can find his thread here. Remember that i have shared my modifications with him and have full permission to post it here. Let's get to the base!

Version 2 is here!
Scroll down a bit to find it. Replaced two Air Defences in the center due to comments saying that they might lose their path. Instead we have one drill and our BK in the center, which gives us a much stronger hog-path.

Defense Logs Added!
Go down a bit more to find them. It's all i have until now except the TH snipes. Check them out!

Concept
The idea behind this base is, rather than making hogs do a merry-go-round, making them going where we want, which is in this case in an S shape. There were some flaws with the original version of the base in Bfoz's thread, but with some modifications, the base seems a lot better now.

Pictures of the Base
1) Only with Traps


2) Only with defences (also revealing the path of the hogs)


3) With all buildings


4) Blueprint


5) The path that hogs will take


6) Version 2


Features and Improvements
Rather than the original version, in this version there are seperated storages, triangulated and relatively-less exposed mortars with squared Wizard Towers and centralised Air Defences. Also added 2 bombs, in the middle of two GBs which enables us to kill level 5 hogs instantly.

Defense Logs


Tester Logs
1) Logs from Concussions


Different Variatons
Zion made a version with adapting more walls into the base: http://forum.supercell.net/showthread.php/310013-Snakebox-A-brand-new-type-of-Anti-Hog-Bases%21?p=2205231&viewfull=1#post2205231
Sphinx have made a TH8 version: http://forum.supercell.net/showthrea...=1#post2210459
LordSharp's version with advanced funneling: http://forum.supercell.net/showthrea...=1#post2211871
Ryutaros has made a transformer version: http://forum.supercell.net/showthrea...=1#post2215562

Testing and Support
Of course, there are still some flaws with the base. What we are expecting from who wants to test it, is to post their results and their experiences and perhaps your modifications with us to improve the base. We will also be testing so get ready for some defense logs!

What are we working on
Currently, we are trying to add more 4x2 spaces to make it harder for attacker to anticipate the placement of Giant Bombs. We are also trying to build a trophy version so throw your suggestions in for that too!

Sign Off
Thank you if you have gotten this far and don't forget to drop some comments of your thoughts about the base, and what would you change.

[Concussions]

Nice job Phreak, looks good

[Phreak]

Nice job Phreak, looks good

Thanks! Don't forget to thank to Bfoz too, for this great idea.

[Zion033090]

but wouldn't the AD in the core attract the hogs to the other AD? i think there is about 60% chance that it will go to the other side

[Pete82]

I really like the idea. I can try to help test it this weekend.

[enOehT]

Intriguing concept, OP (and the original creator)... I can test this out as well if you'd like. Currently am Lvl 99 TH9 with near-max defenses:

xbows lvl 2 (1 upgrading to lvl 3, will start second when 1st ug has 7 days left)
arch towers lvl 10 (2 upgrading to lvl 11, starting 3rd later today and will finish remaining 3 when builders finish)
air def lvl 6
mortars maxed
cannons maxed
teslas maxed
giant bombs maxed
BK 12
AQ 10

Will give it a shot once I get back up to Crystal..

[Concussions]

I'm willing to test this base, 240 of my walls are Lavas, I'm currently at Champs, so getting raided won't be hard, my defenses are 100% max, teslas are almost max (1 level for each one) traps are max, Heros are both level 29, lab is max, literally all I'm doing are walls and teslas before I'm 100% max th9. I'm really excited for th10 Ill try and get you some logs soon. Unless you just wanna test it yourself. Anyways, this looks like a good concept.

[Palalay]

This looks awesome, and I like the 2 S

[junyab]

Very creative idea, but I'm not sure how successful it will be.

Consider this:

The anti-hog bases that use a ring (obviously) force the hogs to encircle the base, which allows the middle defences to pick off the hogs as they play merry-go-round, ie there are defences located outside of the hog route. This is one of it's key features and most critical effectiveness.

In your s-route base there aren't many locations on the "s" where the other "s" if defending it. So it would act similarly to a giant hog ring with no center defences.

Secondly, if hogs were attacking the the x-bow in the center it's possible the hogs will jump to the central AD on the other S instead of continuing on in the current S path.

[Phreak]

but wouldn't the AD in the core attract the hogs to the other AD? i think there is about 60% chance that it will go to the other side

Hmm, i doubt that they would do that but still can't argue with the weird AI. We'll have to wait for some replays i guess.

I really like the idea. I can try to help test it this weekend.

Thanks! It really needs to be tested. Throw in your best logs!

Intriguing concept, OP (and the original creator)... I can test this out as well if you'd like. Currently am Lvl 99 TH9 with near-max defenses:

xbows lvl 2 (1 upgrading to lvl 3, will start second when 1st ug has 7 days left)
arch towers lvl 10 (2 upgrading to lvl 11, starting 3rd later today and will finish remaining 3 when builders finish)
air def lvl 6
mortars maxed
cannons maxed
teslas maxed
giant bombs maxed
BK 12
AQ 10

Will give it a shot once I get back up to Crystal..

Thanks you, i'll be waiting for the results. Nice stats btw!

I'm willing to test this base, 240 of my walls are Lavas, I'm currently at Champs, so getting raided won't be hard, my defenses are 100% max, teslas are almost max (1 level for each one) traps are max, Heros are both level 29, lab is max, literally all I'm doing are walls and teslas before I'm 100% max th9. I'm really excited for th10 Ill try and get you some logs soon. Unless you just wanna test it yourself. Anyways, this looks like a good concept.

Wow,cool! I doubt any TH9 base stand a chance in champs tough. I would like to see the results anyways.