Devotion

1v1 Slayer

Map Description

  1. iTz Longshot
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    Gametype:LS 1v1

    Devotion is a 1v1 map that is themed around the Vex architecture from the game Destiny. It is a remake of a Halo Reach map that I had made, but with tweaks to fit the new style of gameplay that Halo 5 has to offer. Please note that the LS 1v1 gametype is not needed to play the map. It is used to make game play faster and for personal preferences. All jumps and movement should work properly with default settings.

    The movement of the map revolves around picking up stackable damage boost, and taking control of the Sniper, Grenade Launcher, and sometimes the Brute Plasma Rifle. A lot of the path ways, and three teleporters, will lead you to the highest walkways that make an "s" around the map. The top ring has the most combat while the lowest points are for damage boost pickups and evading your opponent. Once your analyze the map layout and your opponents play style, you can really predict where they are going next.

    To take normal gameplay a little different(old school way), all the weapons and damage boost are not on weapon pads. They are set to always spawn on their timer, so keep an eye on the game time to know what spawns next. The reason for this is so your don't automatically show your location to your opponent when you pick up something through a weapon pad. I am aiming for the game style of predicting locations, and have the gamer keep a sharp wit.

    There are three senders/receivers in the map. Two of the three senders have a sniper or damage boost hanging from them to give a visual clue on it's receivers location. They also tie into predicting your opponents movement.

    I am thankful for all the people that gave me tips, and for those who played games to test it out. I am flattered people really like it. Thank you. :)

    Add me on xbl and we can get some games in too!
    iTzz Longshot

Discussion

  1. Preacher001

    Preacher001 Forerunner
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    I popped onto Anent to refresh my memory, then I jumped on Devotion to see how it's changed. What an awesome job. At first I was worried that it may not translate well with the Halo 5 mechanics. Man was I happy to be so wrong. It felt great ripping around this map. All of the small ledges you had previously, feel great to use in this re-imagining. With the little experience I have with this map, so far, I like Devotion even more in Halo 5 than I did Anent in Halo Reach.

    I loved how you thought outside the map ;) with your little death pit. That was a unique way to make it not seem as out of place. I even like how you made it necessary to hop out for the power up. I'm not sure how it would have tuned out but you could also have turned it into a double hop ledge by shortening it and putting the power up island in the middle.

    The Vex map style is a good way to give those shapeless but fun old maps a design that makes them feel more purposeful. In a similar manner Microsoft had a great idea with the Breakout pieces, but the Vex structures feel more interesting and less like a cheat. I hope in the next iteration of Forge we get more thematic breakout type pieces.

    I wish I could be this creative when re-making my own maps. Instead all I can come up with is a slightly more realized version of the original idea.

    Great Job. I'm looking forward to having a match on this.
     
  2. iTz Longshot

    iTz Longshot Ancient
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    Hey, thanks for the comment, man. For the damage boost death pit, it never really came to mind on making that path smaller and making the stepping stone in the middle lol it might be worth a shot to try it though. Might be just a little too small to do it. It's a great idea non the less. But yeah, add me on xbl and we can get some games in. Glad you like it :)
     
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  3. Ryley

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    Really cool use of the red emissive blocks with the light beam effects and overall you nailed the theme.
     
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  4. Xandrith

    Xandrith Promethean
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    How did I miss this? This looks incredible!
     
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    You missed it because you don't get on Halo lol
     
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