The Sky Island

Discussion in 'Halo 3 Competitive Maps' started by Monolith, Aug 20, 2008.

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What do you like the most? (Multiple choice is allowed)

  1. The Playability of the Map

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  2. The Ideas put into the Map

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  3. The Flexibility of the Map (playable with basically any gametype, etc.)

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  4. This Thread (including Gamevee video)

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  5. Me, ER1C0

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  1. Monolith

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    By ER1C0

    Download:
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    An insanely elaborate sky structure with many different features. Built for playability. All game types applied. 2 – 16 players

    Base: ___-.Avalanche


    Supported Gametypes:

    • Assault
      Capture the Flag
      Infection
      Juggernaut
      King of the Hill
      Oddball
      Territories
      VIP
      Custom Gametype(s)


    Forging 101:

    [ YES ] __Floating Objects
    [ YES ] __Instant Respawn
    [ YES ] __Immovable Objects
    [ ___ ] __Timed Map Events
    [ YES ] __Effective Spawn Placement
    [ YES ] __Gravity Lift Techniques
    [ ___ ] __Objects Placed in Water
    [ ___ ] __Used Symmetry Option
    [ YES ] __Interlocking Objects
    [ YES ] __Objects Merged with Map Geometry
    [ YES ] __Unlimited Budget Glitch

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    Story:
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    . . .After making 4 Sky Islands, I decided that I wanted to make another very well made map in the series that was updated with the new "forging techniques", was balanced, fit for pretty much any party size, and fun beyond limit. I knew that in order to do this I would definitely need to bring both new ideas and old ideas from past Sky Islands. For example, two of my old ideas that I brought back was the newly named "Power Lift", that was made up of man cannons that were set up in a circle so that you could lift pretty much anything movable into the air AND also includes the top part where you can effectively surprise, attack, and pwn your enemy. I also brought back the ingenious Bridge. This old fashioned idea has been newly developed to be wider, longer, and extravagantly placed so that vehicles have access to the island. Some new things that I have added are: a lot of attachments to the island... and I mean A LOT, such that there have been numerous platforms added, a whole underside for players to jump/sneak around, a Five Part Transporter, which includes an elevator, and much, much more.
    . . .This concludes the lengthened story, but I do want to add so much more... but, well... I can't, people want to see the map... so here you finally go... after nearly four months... I present to you:

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    (I have A TON more pics in the Gamevee Video)

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    The Sky Island (Side View) with Five Part Transporter in background
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    The top of the Power Lift (where it shoots you)

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    http://mario.gamevee.com/video/72/547726.mp4 ^^
    Includes over 30 pictures!

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    Description:
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    This map has been taken from four other predecessors of the series and has been forged from the knowledge of one person and basically 100s of other maps which some I have either made, experienced, or tested. All of these knowledgeable ideas have been put to use in this map to fully make game play the best it can possibly be, make fun and fulfilling experiences, and to be the best dang sky based map that anybody and everybody will ever experience...
    . . .Now down to the map's full out description that has been put together in the easiest/neatest way:

    -Includes:
    -The largest, grandest, and most complex Sky Island that is complete with:

    . . .-Three different entrance ways (all merged perfectly), which include:
    . . . .-A long and fairly wide Bridge
    . . . .-A Power Lift that can raise anything movable into the air
    . . . .-And a Five Part Transporter (geo-merged) which has an elevator, a half-way blocker for the lifts (so you can land on a platform in the air), and two man cannons which shoot you to the Island

    -Two bases which each have vehicles, weapons, and equipment (furthermore explained below)

    -A huge barrier (geo-merged) set in between Avalanche that completely blocks off vehicles and players from going outside the map

    -And more

    -Weapons/Equipment/Vehicles on Map:

    -Symmetrical Weapons/Equipment/Vehicles
    (Objects are still located on map during asymmetrical game variants, this also means that there may be two of the same items, but located in the middle of the map)

    [Weapons:]

    . . .-Sniper Rifle
    . . .-Assault Rifle
    . . .-Battle Rifle
    . . .-Needler
    . . .-Brute Shot

    [Equipment:]

    *Remember:* each base has different equipment (it's still balanced)

    -Plasma Grenades

    [Vehicles:]

    . . .-Warthog
    . . .-Banshee
    . . .-

    -Asymmetrical Weapons/Equipment/Vehicles
    (Objects are still located on map during symmetrical game variants)

    [Weapons:]

    . . .-Mauler
    . . .-SMG
    . . .-Spiker
    . . .-Spartan Laser
    . . .-

    [Equipment:]

    -Energy Drainer
    -Bubble Shield
    -Regenerator
    -Gravity Lift

    [Vehicles:]


    -none-
    (they're all symmetrical)

    Weapons/Equipment/Vehicles Placement Video:
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    GameVee.com | Halo 3 Video | Video | The Sky Island Walkthrough (Limited for Download)

    http://mario.gamevee.com/video/29/540296.mp4
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    Concerns:
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    I have these quotes from anonymous users, who say:

    "...The wide open space helps make the game as fun as it is, I highly request you try it out before coming to the conclusion that it’s so open."

    "More cover would...make it harder to maneuver vehicles."

    And these quotes are relevant to this map, so do remember the name "The Sky Island", and what the map is pretty much based on.

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    Alright, well thanks for either reading all of this, skimming through it, or just looking for pictures, whatever... as long as you enjoyed it.

    Your friend,
    . . .ER1C0

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    #1 Monolith, Aug 20, 2008
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  2. KB

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    Wow this post is amazing! This map looks pretty awesome too!!! The only thing I could see that I didn't like was too many vehicles for this size of a map...
     
  3. DxHydra

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    *drools*
    wow that looks great like REALLY good i love dogfights on avalanche
     
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  4. Monolith

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    I have six vehicles... sandtrap has nine (I believe)... Last Resort has sex (EDIT: SIX, lol) vehicles also (I think)... I guess it could get a little over your head, but that's when the equipment and weapons come in... it's actually fairly easy to take a vehicle out. But there is always room for improvement, so that I will keep in mind for a v2
     
    #4 Monolith, Aug 20, 2008
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  5. drak

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    dude...your post pissed me off...first of all, none of your vids work, or at least the last link doesnt....second, plz embed pix next time, thats what it's for!

    i hate slideshows you cant believe it...
    for the map: 4/5 i like that, but plz get your posts good, cuz these piss me ****in out of my mind!

    thanks!
     
  6. jedi eli

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    Yes! Finally! It is out! I was a big fan of the other ones but now, this one rules above them all! Must... play... NOW!!! I heart Sky Island
     
  7. criggs3c

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    wow, this really looks like a great map, shame i cant play it since i dont have the new maps, but once i come back from my holiday and am allowed to spend my money, ill get the new maps just to play this map, thats how good it looks =)
     
  8. KB

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    like idk how it will work... I guess I should play it before I judge it but it still looks like a really great map and you did a good job with it
     
  9. Monolith

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    So the map is worth money (in a way)... lol, thanks
     
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    i can only see the top pic right now... but it looks great from that pic. nice job. i would DL, but my hard drive is running out of space. 4/5
     
  11. Monolith

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    Thanks, I got it now. Ur hard drive is running out of space? Do you have a 360 pro or elite?
     
  12. FreshCherry

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    wow.....just pure amazing!!!!!!! the post was WAY up to standards and the map is neatly made. 5/5
     
  13. M.Jelleh

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    I <3 this map a lot. It is very clever in the ways that you used to get to the island. It seems like ground guys have the same opportunity as vehicle people. Very nice map sir. Also, I like your picture at the beginning.
     
  14. Monolith

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    well, with the help with this thread I used a program called Infran View, which lets you edit the pictures and add raindrops, change things, add colors and different things like that...

    ground guys do have the same opportunity as vehicles do, yet there are some parts of the island that are inaccessible with vehicles, which lets the humans have "safe zones" where they know they won't be troubled... at least by vehicles.
     
  15. DEANM12

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    liked your other maps il dl but maybe you should of put custom gametype
     
  16. ezekeil20five17

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    outstanding i mean it i am impressed the video is good{not sure about the music but whatever} and the post is laid out well although i'd lose some of the characters and just space it a little.
    As for the map it looks very good i like the lifts and i like the fact that unlike most floating maps its not just a tele to get you back up the smg bridge is very nice and must have been tricky
    The blocking off is very good may i suggest if you have it saved putting it out as a canvas map
    The weapon and vechile layout seems well thought out if a little overpowered but it is a big open map so i'm sure it will work fine
    I also would have added the juicy filter to make it look better
    Great work something different and a refreshing change from foundry maps i can't wait to play it 5/5
    i can download your weapon layout video as mp4{using this link http://luigi.gamevee.com/video/29/540296.mp4} can you or is it still quicktime pm me
     
    #16 ezekeil20five17, Aug 20, 2008
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  17. Monolith

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    I don't really like adding filters, they're nice and all, but they take away the classic effect, and thanks for the large comment! I also don't like the foundry "craze" it's been going for far too long, but I think that new map editor will help with that. Also, i'll change the 2nd gamevee thing so I can embed it too.
     
  18. CRAZY Corsy

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    Er1c0 you have outdone yourself this time. I love all your maps especially since sky island 4 was alot bigger but this one is just amazing. Well done 5/5
     
  19. Sweat Tomato

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    Looks like a pretty good snow map.
     
  20. American10

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    THis looks pretty good and fun.I like the logo picture for the map it looks pretty cool.This map is simple but looks fun
     

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