UNSC Jade Harbor

By Anemeros
2v2 Slayer
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Map Description

  1. Anemeros


    I began making this map when I heard about the Throwdown 2v2 Map Contest. I really liked the idea of a small, close-quarters affair, which is what this is in spades.

    It is a UNSC Frigate using the Parallax backdrop. Unlike my first map for Halo 5, Turbulent (which was made entirely with gameplay in mind), Jade Harbor is intended to show much more of my creative side. Alien, Star Wars, Mass Effect, etc. are all inspirations for this, and it's something I've wanted to do for a long time.

    Every single weapon is close-to-mid range and there is only one Tier 3 weapon (Plasma Caster). I've playtested it enough to know that it is intense and fast-paced, especially with 4 players.

    The main area is the cargo hold. It's the center of the map as well as the largest area. That's where you'll find the above-mentioned Plasma Caster. In the cargo hold itself there are also 4 Engine rooms with 2 Suppressors, 2 Storm Rifles, 2 Plasma Grenades and 2 Splinter Grenades in total.

    On the main deck there are three rooms at each end; On one end you'll find the Cockpit, Armory and Medbay. At the other: Crew Quarters, Mess Hall and Captain's Quarters. These areas are where you'll find the AR, Magnum, SMG, Plasma Pistol and Boltshot. The catwalk in the center has the Shotgun and the corridors on each side have a Needler.

    Anyway that's about it. The screens and video will tell the full story. As always, look for it on my file share and let me know what you think!

Recent Reviews

  1. AncientForger AncientForger
    10/5,
    Incredible detail using the seemingly "simple" blocks of forge and turning them into a playable masterpiece. Fantastic ideas.
    Mar 1, 2016
  2. MJRookie MJRookie
    10/5,
    Beautiful, just beautiful. I haven't seen anything like it before. The detail, the quality, etc. Inspiration. Pure inspiration.
    Feb 5, 2016
  3. Zach Sewell Zach Sewell
    10/5,
    The detail behind this map is absolutely amazing. The map really gives a 'dead space' theme when it comes to gameplay; therefore infection will play really nicely on this. 5 out of 5 stars hands down.
    Jan 27, 2016
  4. NILLOC916 NILLOC916
    10/5,
    I played this with 3 friends. When we weren't killing the hell out of each other we were picking our jaws up off the floor.
    Jan 26, 2016

Discussion

  1. Raide UK

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    Loving the attention to detail. It really looks like a functioning ship. It will be interesting to see how it plays down the line. You could have some fun Stronghold games if the Engine rooms etc are spots.

    I know scripting can be a pain but having some of the doors activated via switches would be an added touch.

    Keep up the great work!
     
    #2 Raide UK, Jan 18, 2016
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    Thanks! Definitely considered adding scripts for doors but was saving it until the last minute, then I ran out of budget, of course.

    I was able to playtest it today three times with four players, and I am happy to say that it was a blast. 2v2 Slayer was a lot of fun!
     
    #3 Anemeros, Jan 18, 2016
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  3. FrostPhoenix0

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    So, I understand if you don't want to, but you might well just scrap parts of the ship on the outside that are not visible from the windows to give slightly more pieces on the inside for scripting/other. This would obviously prevent flying over the map at the beginning, so it's certainly not without cost..

    The aesthetic of this map is excellent, though. Looks like it could be ripped straight from the campaign. I'd probably scrap one or two of the ARs in favour of a single BR/Carbine, and I think having only one storm rifle and one suppressor is enough for a 2v2, especially considering the number of weapons on the map. I'd need to have a run around the map, but having a couple of additional ways to get between levels would be useful.
     
    #4 FrostPhoenix0, Jan 18, 2016
  4. Suicufnoc

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    Look beautiful, feel free to invite me for testing any time. GT same as here
     
    #5 Suicufnoc, Jan 18, 2016
  5. Anemeros

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    Thanks for the feedback! I've definitely considered all of your points...

    I don't want any BR or Carbines because they would be too strong. The last thing I want is for people to be camping the upper level with long range weapons. I want people to get close to each other as much as possible.

    In all the playtesting I've done so far, the Suppressor and Storm rifles have been the least often used weapons, which is why I'm ok with having two of each. Need incentive for people to go down into the engine rooms.

    Adding additional routes to the bottom might be a little redundant since there is such a large open space above it that anyone can jump into at any time.
     
    #6 Anemeros, Jan 19, 2016
  6. Anemeros

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    Anemeros updated UNSC Jade Harbor with a new update entry:

    Some slight changes...

    Read the rest of this update entry...
     
    #7 Anemeros, Jan 19, 2016
  7. Verses Fatum

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    Dude, this looks amazing, I'll have to give it a download and try out, I'll get back to you on my opinion of it ^^ love the detail in the pictures
     
    #8 Verses Fatum, Jan 19, 2016
  8. Nate Rutledge

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    Great map! So much detail! You should make a spooky version for infection gameplay with flickering lights and such! 10/10
     
    #9 Nate Rutledge, Jan 22, 2016
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    #10 Anemeros, Jan 26, 2016
  10. FrostPhoenix0

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    Saw this entry, thought maybe you could replace some of the crates in the cargo hold with the new three stacked cylinder thingy. Save a little more budget and add slightly more variety :D
     
    #11 FrostPhoenix0, Jan 26, 2016
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  11. Zach Sewell

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    Absolutely love what you've done here. Definitely a map that I will be downloading and playing infection on when the gametype releases. Keep up the good work!
     
    #12 Zach Sewell, Jan 27, 2016
  12. SmartAlec13

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    Hot damn this is a beautiful map. I love the detail, and I love that you made it within an environment.

    Do you have a sketch of the layout at all? Like just a quick thing to see a general blueprint?
     
    #13 SmartAlec13, Jan 27, 2016
  13. Anemeros

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    Thought about making a blueprint but haven't gotten around to it. Might do it soon.
     
    #14 Anemeros, Jan 27, 2016
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    Anemeros updated UNSC Jade Harbor with a new update entry:

    Third Update

    Read the rest of this update entry...
     
    #15 Anemeros, Feb 29, 2016
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  15. Posidian

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    download is on the wrong website you should change it to your waypoint
     
    #16 Posidian, Aug 7, 2016
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