(WIP) Outside the Box

Discussion in 'Halo and Forge Discussion' started by Box Knows, Mar 12, 2016.

  1. Box Knows

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    http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/Box Knows/video/15624017

    This is just a clean blockout so it looks bland, which goes along with most of my maps I guess

    I wanted to make it a CE styled map, still have to work on colors, pieces and stuff to accomplish that

    I dont really like the lights idk y but they r there now to just help read the layout

    There is no name for this, its not outside the box, but I have never made a map like this and wanted to try something different

    Red and blue both have ramps leading to the top, green and yellow are teleporter rooms.

    Still not done, open to suggestions for layout/possible aesthetics/weapon placement.

    Some1 make me a cool death pit :)
     
  2. MrSpi

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    it looks a little small, but it definitely has that classic feel to it. I'm interested to see how this goes!
     
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  3. a Chunk

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    You're getting pretty good at this forge thing. :)
    I've always been a sucker for simple designs that have depth without needing 5 routes in and out of every area, and this looks like it may just fall in that category. I don't have any specific suggestions, but I'd try to keep the aesthetics relatively simple to match the design - stick to 3 colors or less (preferably one primary color with one or two accent colors), and use structures/shapes that fit a theme to differentiate parts of the map. Now that I'm re-reading that last sentence, I realize it's probably not very helpful since you probably already know that, but it's all I've got. :(

    I'm definitely going to download this and try to get a game or two on it at some point. Is it playable yet (spawn points setup)? Do you have a player count in mind?
     
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    Thanks :) I was going for 2v2 when I started it, I am not sure how 4v4 would go. I think there is a possibility though. Yeah there are spawns setup and I have camo on 90 seconds and binary on 120 seconds. That will probably change, I just liked those spots for power weapons and powerups. I think I am going to have to add some cover or adjust sightlines in blue room with the big ramp, it seems a little powerful. Other than that, it is up to you which pistol you would like to start with. Thanks for the tip though, I am going to be working on this for the next week while I am on spring break so there will be some changes.
     
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  5. Xandrith

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    well ce was a bad game so I don't know why you try to replicate anything about it
     
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  6. SaltyKoala

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    Haven't played it yet but was extremely impressed by my initial impressions. Its hard to make such a simple desgin interesting and it looks like you nailed it here. Box is a hugely underrated forger and actually understands gameplay and map desgin better than most forgers. I rarely play customs but gonna have to step outside my box and into to this one.
     

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