EvokeEvoke is a medium-small symmetrical map that was inspired by Stevo's map Envy and Hachiman's map Acai. It's basically a hybrid between the two. Map Design For the bottom of the map I went with a center-piece then built the map around it. There are two levels to the map. The top level is designed in a unique way; That way being that there is actually a floating platform in the middle of the top level that you can actually jump down to the first level of the map. Acting as an easy way down and also more intense gameplay. WEAPONS x1 Energy sword (Respawn: 120) x4 Plasma Grenades x4 Health Packs x1 Concussion Rifle (Respawn: 120) x2 Needle Rifles x4 DMR x2 Frag Grenades Power weapon locations: Concussion Rifle is located on the second level, on the floating platform. Energy sword in located on the bottom level, in the middle. Thanks to all of the testers. JGarb TOMisHIGH Arctic Hunter DONTSHOOTME A SILENT EMU BRAIN31 SPECIAL THANKS TO: Perfect Jester for his great advice on this map. Thanks man..I will try not to forget you so much. (Facepalm). Comment, download and be sure to leave feedback. SCREENSHOTS Bottom middle, (Energy sword spawn). Top middle, (Concussion Rifle spawn). Looking across red spawn. A view of the bottom level. Looking up at top middle. Top middle. Looking across top middle. A better look at the bottom middle center-piece. ACTION SHOTS Death from above. Taking advantage of the sword. Bringing down the sword carrier. BOOM Headshot.. A fight for the lead.
Impressive. Do you create your own border around the images? Or is there some one that does it for you? Actually I had this idea with the four Platform XXL. Except I was most likely going to have grass in the middle. You beat me to it. And the green light adds a nice little glow. Creative. Squidman
Wow, EightBall. Another amazing map, im sure it plays as well as it looks. But I have one question, why wasnt I invited to test. I sure wouldve liked to see how I contributed by shjowing you how the platform over former focus rifle spawn would knock people dow. Or how jumping on the pedestal to get the sword was an unnecessary and endangering move. Im sad to see the awesome asthetics that made the pedestel gone though. A sure DL from me.
Jeez man, you post maps like crazy. You really have a lot of techniques in aesthetics and a lot of it is very appealing and adds a touch to a lot of your maps. I always like the stairs and also the shapes you add into maps instead of unappealing and simple styles. I really like what you did there with the sword. I havent played the map but it grabbed my attention and looks like you really put great effort into it. Well done.
The layout of this map is very impressive and the drop down in the middle is ingenius. I also really like the green look you used in this map. As always you have created a great map with amazing aesthetics that manages to set itself apart from all your other maps! Great job!
I have a website that I use that allows me to edit my photos. I agree, the green light really adds a nice touch. Thanks for the comments. [br][/br]Edited by merge: You were not invited because you were NOT online at the time. The focus rifle has been changed because it was too overpowering. As for the sword pedestal, I'm upset that you don't like it, but I appreciate all of you advice on it and what you suggested helped a lot. I'll be sure to add a Special thanks for your suggestions. I had a terrible migrain so, I kind of was in a hurry to get some rest to sleep it off. I don't mean to keep forgetting you like that man, sorry. [br][/br]Edited by merge: Haha, yeah I do post a lot. Forging for me is extremely fun. I love that you can do basically whatever you want and the possibilities are endless. I did put a lot of time and effort into this, I'm glad you noticed. Be sure to leave me some feedback, thanks. [br][/br]Edited by merge: What can I say? I try..I'm glad people like the green, it's my favorite color in this game. I thought the dropdown bit would really make gameplay fun and interesting, glad you like it. Thanks for the comments your support is appreciated.
You know, whenever you post a new map, I have to check it out everytime. I am completely in awe at what you Forge and can see the detail you put into every thing on the map. I really hope that one day I can Forge on purpose, what you seem to do without effort. Thanks for another visually pleasing map and I look forward to downloading this one to add to the Eightball collection!
Again? This map is awesome too! I really like the pool in the middle and those stairs leading to it! For your next map can you make it outside? I really like outdoor maps so that would be cool! But anyways, keep up the great work!
Oh, well I guess thats a good reason not to invite me. Also, I didnt mean to say I didnt like the new sword pedestal, I just meant it is slightly less appealing that the old one. But I guess "function before 'flowering'*" comes into play on all maps. Nice to see you did fix those railings though, and I must say im barely suprised the focus rifle was overpowered, it really is a strictly close quarters weapon.
Love the design, it seems open near the heart of it, but then a more closed and tighter area around the corners. The area can seem to open at times, but with the placement I'm guessing you meant to do that. I also like how the power weapon is also placed in the heart of the map. I like ow you kept a circle with the map keeping symmetry adding a good slayer design to the map. This reminds me of the original Halo 2 map "Midship". Which wasn't my favorite map (because I sucked), but defiantly note worthy one, because the map also help a simple design! Overall just another one of your amazing maps to add to the collection lol, I really hope to see a new map of yours to really put up the WOW Factor of the map! Great job and nicely done can't wait to see whats next!
Okay, this is pretty amazing, like ALL of your maps! They all have something different yet amazing about them! I like the floating platform above the energy sword spawn. This really does have great aesthetics. I'm definitely dling this
This looks a bit like a cross between Stevo's Envy and Hachiman's Acai. It definitely looks a LOT more appealing to me than any of your other maps Eightball, good job! Also, props for using the Sword/Conk Rifle combo, as the Conk Rifle is perfect for countering the sword in small maps like this.
So, as others have stated previously, you seem to be posting maps like a madman recently. Which isn't a bad thing, by any means. However, I think that this is also a bit of a downfall; I've seen some interesting ideas, but not a single map of yours has yet to truly impress me. I've downloaded a few, and each one has some nice aesthetics, but the layouts always seem to have issues. I think that you have a lot of potential, and that your maps would greatly benefit from a little extra designing and thought. Keep that in mind when you start another map, and you'll do great.
Got a chance to play this map in a small game FFA and it was really fun. It was hectic and close quarters but the gameplay was pretty good. I'm sure you fixed the spawn system too making the gameplay even better. The sword never really seemed overpowered nor did the concussion rifle. In fact, I think they really do a nice job of balancing each other out. Another good map.
Nice to see that even if my map isn't a success, it may spawn ideas in others that are good. Great looking map, by no means the most original ever, but still very nice. I hope you can slow down the rate of releases and try and come up with some truly innovative ideas to implement.
Wow, thanks. It may seem effortless, but I usually spend about a week or more on most of my maps, trying to perfect them. (Not as much as TOMisHIGH though). I'm glad you like this map and you have a collection of my maps, but this might be my last map for some time. I'm sure if you keep forging and learn from other peoples' forging teqniques you will be able to forge great maps, no doubt. That's what I'm doing. Anyways, thanks for the comment. [br][/br]Edited by merge: I will most likely forge a map that is outside, but it won't be for a very long time. Enjoy, and thanks for the comment. [br][/br]Edited by merge: As I've stated before, I will not be forging for some time. And as a friend has told me, "your maps are like newpaper comics, they get looked and and read but noone wants to keep them". Basically, I keep putting out new maps so much that people just want to see what I came up with, they don't want to download and actually play on them and keep them. It's hard to explain, but I fully understand. Therefore, I will not forge for awhile, so enjoy my last map for now. Thanks. [br][/br]Edited by merge: Haha, thanks. I tried really hard to make a different layout for this map- one that was unique. So, I'm glad you like it, thanks for the DL. [br][/br]Edited by merge: Err, it is a cross...Did you read the description? Doesn't matter, I'm glad you like it. I'm glad you caught onto that conk/sword combo, it was intended and suggested by a friend. I'm suprised you think this looks more appealing than my other maps, but I can't complain; I've been trying to get higher ranked members on FH to comment on my maps, looks like I got one.. Thanks man. [br][/br]Edited by merge: Thanks for the feedback man, your help in testing was appreciated. [br][/br]Edited by merge: I have to say, your map Acai was extremely beautiful. I have to disagree with the "by no means the most original idea ever". I think there is alot of originality in this map, while it may be based off of yours and steve's maps, I feel that I've created a unique center-piece and a unique top floor. Also, slowing down the rate of releases is imminent. I will not be forging for some time. I'm glad you like the map and thanks for the inspiration...Now all I gotta' do is get STEVO to say something about this map..
Wow,eightball. Another amazing map. This map is so cool especially the centerpiece. I love the floor too, it looks very clean, and the green just looks so great for somereason. I have been following you and your maps for quite awhile, and this one really stands out. Not only did u create an amazing looking map, it plays awesome to. I went to my friends house and we played split screen, and it was prettty damn fun. I love that top center platform and its great how your maps are so fair with nothing ever too overpowering. All in all, fantastic. Cant wait for future maps, and this is a keeper until the day i die. <3
Thanks man, I always try to come up with a creative center-piece as usual. The green light really adds such a nice touch and without it, the map wouldn't look as nice. I'm glad to hear it plays well, that's for sure. Some people have said I have layout problems, but it seems you disagree. I will still try to fix my layout problems, but I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comments.
you always make pretty maps. this ones layout is simple but thats hardly a bad thing. sometimes players need a simple map just as much as you need a huge complex one. close quarters but the gameplay looks it will be good. i think its a good map.
Thanks Tenshi, I didn't really want to make this map so small, but for some reason my maps usually turn out smaller than I plan. I guess it worked out because otherwise the energy sword would be a pointless power weapon. I think the layout is pretty simple to understand as well, but as a friend has pointed out, there could be more ways up to the top level of the map. Thanks for the comments.