Memento Mori

8v8 Assault
8.0

Map Description

  1. Ryouji Gunblade

    “BTB Heavies or Warzone Objective?”

    This gigantic forerunner island was designed to scratch a particular BTB itch that began back in Halo PC. The main inspirations for the size and layout were Death Island and Infinity, but you should definitely see elements from Assault on the Control Room and The Great Journey. The red and blue wing bases on the beach were inspired by Waterworks. This secluded island represents the unseen Delta Halo cartographer and the years-old remains of the battle for literal map control.

    "Go big, or go home.”

    I designed this map with several goals in mind:​
    1. Everything is permitted. Traverse the map in any way you want. There are no barriers our boundaries that you must stay within.
    2. Teleporter emphasis. The bottom mid has one-way teleporter exits that can become two-way entrances when the bottom bridge switch is pressed. You'll know it's on if it lights up and the forerunner beam is visible.
    3. Vehicle maneuverability. Too many BTB maps don't give tanks enough room. On Memento Mori, the tanks can go almost anywhere and the wasp can fly inside the bases. Do what's necessary to beat your opponents.
    4. Spartan routes. Teleport, mancannon, or clamber to get where you need to go. If you want to get on top, there are six possible ways. Use them, they're there so you can make a bold push with your team.
    5. Playstyle options. There's no wrong way to play this map. If you want to control the bridge all game, that's absolutely fine. If you want to grab vehicles and secure the outer parts, that's good too. My advice? Just be aggressive. The bases are more open than they look.
    6. Vehicle diversity. I have a two types of tanks, two types of flyers, and two types of warthogs. Enjoy them to the fullest, or shut them all down with the grenade launcher, rockets, or your favorite boarding action.
    7. Lots of game modes. CTF, Slayer, Assault, Strongholds and even Rocket Race by AnonFriction. Pick your favorite.

    Vehicle timers:

    Wasps 60
    Hogs 60
    Scorpions 120
    Banshees 120
    Ghosts 30
    Anti-Air Wraiths 120

    Power weapon timers:

    SPNKr 120
    Halo 2 Beam Rifles 120
    Grenade Launchers 120
    Halo 1 Magnums 60
    Sentinel Beams 120

    Power-up timers:

    Active Camo 120
    Overshields 60


    I had a blast making this and I hope you grizzled BTB fans enjoy it too.

    :nobleteam:
    :nobleteam::nobleteam:​

Recent Reviews

  1. Have you ever wanted to find a happy medium between Warzone scale combat and BTB Heavies play style? Well look no further.

    In my opinion, this map is a refreshing break from the standard of small, cramped BTB maps Halo 5 has installed. Vehicle play is key and dynamic and players on foot have plenty of non-vehicle space to play in. There is a Narrows-like bridge in the in center of the map that makes infantry play feel just as fun as vehicle play.

Discussion

  1. Ryouji Gunblade

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    Ryouji Gunblade updated Memento Mori with a new update entry:

    Polish and New Weapons

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  2. xXBarthXx

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    I played this map a couple weeks ago and enjoyed it! It really gave me a CE feel, kind of like Death Island. Great job :)
     
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    New screenshots available!

    Minor update:
    -Adjusted Sentinel Beam timer to 120
    -Adjusted Grenade Launcher timer to 120
    -Smoothed some terrain in front of the main bases
    -Added brand new emissive stuff

    I feel pretty happy about the aesthetics now, and I've been thinking of submitting it even though there is no heavies playlist. After the next playtest, should I go for it?
     
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    Redesign and Rocket Race!

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    Xbox One X Ultimate Edition

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    Glad to still see updates for this epic map, one of my favorite Forerunner btbs on Halo 5
     
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