Midala

By Pat Sounds and Egggnog
4v4 Slayer

Map Description

  1. Pat Sounds
    Midala was built for ExpiredEGGNOG's Blockout Giveaway Competition. This one was built from Eggnog's Blockout #2.

    Check out the competition here.

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    Midala was inspired equally by Star Wars' Theed Palace as well as Halo 5's Sangheili architecture style. What started out as an attempt to recreate the location from Episode I eventually spiraled off in a different direction as I got bored with re-making something and started experimenting with different aesthetics. I wasn't happy with it as a remake, but once I took my own spin on it things came together.

    The map doesn't deviate significantly from Eggnog's original layout, except that I have switched the weapons to be mostly Covenant to keep with the theme. I've also added a few grenades and some extra spawns in areas I thought were appropriate.

    I was in a little bit of a time crunch to finish this for the competition and only really spent a few days putting it together, so the map is currently set up for Team Slayer and FFA only. I'll be updating it in the future with more gametypes, so keep an eye out.
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  1. DC Valorstrike

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    Brah, this is what I'm talking about. Have not seen this type of Sangheili look down before!
     
    #2 DC Valorstrike, Oct 14, 2016
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  2. Pat Sounds

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    Thanks dude! I wanted to do something with the Covenant pieces that wasn't your typical Covy starship map.
     
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  3. JurassicWeeMan

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    Fantastic art direction - well done! You nailed it
     
    #4 JurassicWeeMan, Oct 15, 2016
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    Thanks man!
     
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  5. Pat Sounds

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    Pat Sounds updated Midala with a new update entry:

    Update 1.5 - Destructible Statues and Aesthetic Tweaks

    Read the rest of this update entry...
     
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  6. DisizNerDz

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    great looking map man, it's remind me a bit of star wars the fanthom menace , the naboo palace
     
    #7 DisizNerDz, Oct 18, 2016
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  7. Pat Sounds

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    Thanks man! I actually used the palace from The Phantom Menace as inspiration, so that's why you're seeing similarities.
     
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    Not sure if I should be happy or sad about this...but there will obviously be an update coming soon. lol

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    #9 Pat Sounds, Dec 8, 2016
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    Pat Sounds updated Midala with a new update entry:

    New Sangheili pieces, strongholds and feature videos!

    Read the rest of this update entry...
     
    #10 Pat Sounds, Dec 15, 2016
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    Pat Sounds updated Midala with a new update entry:

    Massive Visual and Performance Overhaul

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    #11 Pat Sounds, May 25, 2017
  11. Preacher001

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    After watching the gameplay video I can't help but feel that this is the right way to build a map for Halo 5's gameplay mechanics. Lovers of the mechanics may disagree as the map restricts movement in a way that 343 never does, but as someone who believes properly restricting movement improves gameplay I love this. You can still use all of your fancy thrust moves but their impact on gameplay is lessened, forcing players to consider how they traverse the map a little more.

    Oh, and it's pretty to boot.

    Nice work.
     
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  12. Pat Sounds

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    Hey man, I missed your reply for a bit there but thanks for checking out the map and sharing your thoughts. Since this is built from a block out by @Egggnog , he's the one who should be getting the praise for the layout and smart gameplay choices. Big props to him, because his block out truly was great for the reasons you've outlined here...I just made it look nice. I'm glad you enjoy the map, it's always been one of my favorites. :yes:
     
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  13. Preacher001

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    Nice. I loved the aesthetics. I really want to rebuild one of my maps in the Sangheili style but every time I try I quit soon after because I almost immediately run dry. That plus I think I've lost interest in forging. No time + no ideas + no friends to play with = no maps. Last time I got the urge to try again was after looking at this map. The attempt still sucked but thanks for the moment of inspiration.
     
    #14 Preacher001, Jun 6, 2017
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