Archaism So I got a little treat for you today folks. Recently I became sick of the grey and bland look of Forgeworld and headed over to Tempest. With only a small idea in mind I cooked up a beauty of a map that fits comfortably within the boundaries of $5000. After a few days a fetus was developed, but within a week it was fully formed, alive and kicking. I have not prodded and poked it yet, but this coming weekend I would like to run some tests to see how healthy this baby is. With this map Im aiming at perfected simplicity. Its going to be rigourously tested with 1 flag followed closely by Team Slayer. I have taken some inspiration from that Spire map from Halo 2 with its badass flag spawn, but other than that, its entirely original. New images!: Spoiler Overview: New structure F for photos: Come at me bro... with your comments. Also if you can think of a better name, hit me with it.
This looks like some kind of creative reimagination of Relic. So far I like it. And since it does instill that degree of nostalgia in me how bout Archaism for a name?
I was just thinking the same thing. Pity I won't be able to play on this since I don't have the Noble Map Pack. I like the lighting Tempest brings and the way you've worked the natural architecture into it. The use of the circular inclines is a nice addition not seen in most maps. I assume we'll see some vehicles?
Um, maybe. Ill see. Thanks! Im not sure If Ill have vehicles as its not that big. I could put a goose or maybe a ghost for the attackers side, but Ill see how it plays without first.
No Crypto! Don't do it! Attempting to test a Tempest map is a massive pain. You'll find yourself in a lobby of eight people where one or two don't have the map pack. That said, Nibs and I have talked of holding a Tempest only customs night which you could join in on. Anyways, this map does seem a bit like Relic. Hopefully I'll get to play it sometime.
Best use of those circular ramps I've seen so far. That attacker's base makes me really happy! Invite me for testing. I've always thought this area of Tempest would make a good one-flag map!
I managed to get a first testing session today, bit of a spur or the moment test, and the initial reaction I got was spot on. People said it was refreshing to play on something other than forgeworld. The spawns however were mediocre, although not to bad for a first test. The weapons need adjustments as attackers pretty much dominated the initial rush. Other than that it's looking good. EDIT: I also added a new structure which cuts up the LoS a bit more. Ill upload some shots later. EDIT2: Overview: New Structure: Images are also in the OP.