About a month ago, AceOfSpades0707 and I decided that we wanted to Forge together in the Crypt. At first, we had one simple idea: A crypt map supporting 10 to 14 players with a focus on vehicles, more specifically the Banshee and Chopper, and making them work in the crypt. After a few tests and some minor tweaks, I think it's safe to say that we've accomplished the latter. Sassafras (formerly known as Infamous) is possibly the first crypt based, big team map to actually use vehicles in a way where they don't feel completely useless, or completely over-powering. The map itself features two main bases in each corner of the map which features a Rocket Launcher, Regenerator, and Chopper respectively. In the other two corners are Side Bases (coloured lights signify which teams is which) that holds a Banshee, Sniper Rifle, and a Power Drain in Blue and a Bubble Shield in Red. In the middle of the map, about two vertical standing double blocks high, is a bridge that extends from one side to the map to the other. In the middle of the bridge is a Spartan Laser. Below that bridge is a bridge connecting the two Side Bases together which houses an Overshield in the middle of it. Below that, in the center of the map, is the Gravity Hammer. If you can't get a good mental image of the main layout yet, here are a few Action Shots from a test game of Multi Flag: The whole map in it's entirety can't be seen, but this is just a teaser after all. More screenshots will be added after further testing has been done. UPDATE: Three more teaser pictures. Also, I want to clarify that there are two Banshees and two Choppers. Both at 120 Second respawn times. *note: above the text and to the left of the Banshee's nose is the Blue team Side Base. The Blue Banshee spawns on the upside corner large. Red team's Banshee Spawn in their Side Base is similar to this. Also, hijacking happens a lot. *note: I want to make it clear that all these screens are from a game with Carbine and Plasma Rifle starts, which is why you see a lot of Carbines. There are only around four or six on the map itself though. *note: In the above screenshot, you get a good view of Red base and the Red Chopper spawn. Unlike Blue base, which only has a platform of sorts, Red base has a second floor. UPDATE: A short clip of Team Slayer gameplay courtesy of AceOfSpades. [bungievid]99176246[/bungievid]
When I was doing the Forge through with you on this, it looked quite epic, and I'll be sticking with that opinion. Willing to help you test.
Any hints on when the map is coming out? If not then oh well. This Map looks really good for big team battle. I love CTF, I guessing by the pics that must have been fun. Well I check every now and again to see updates. Tootalo.
yay, can see it now just restarting router. I actually think this map looks amazing. If you need any help with testing it, i'll be glad to when i get my xbox back
We don't have any set date, but I think it's safe to say that it'll end up being released early November.
Well, the maps idea is pretty original, I want to play to actually see if the vehicles play well, but I'll take your word. Question: I think it is, but is it symmetric? I can't really tell but if it is I can get a better mental image of the layout. The actual pictures look fantastic, I love that center piece and epic base. Until I see more, II an say you and Ace really got something here. I'd love to test, but I can't make promises unless I sign up or get an invite, so I can wait for it.
The map is asymmetric, but plays Multi-Flag. The bases are very different but it plays symmetrically.
that looks epic! I really want to help test, so please invite me. I really like the idea of a banshee in the crypt, that might work surprisingly well.
Ace You just keep spittin out greatness, and I love it. We should forge sometime. Anyway I love the picture of the circle arch with the geo'd ramps, looking great.
In the first picture, one structure, for some reason, reminds me of the main attraction of Iv0rY Snak3's map, Renewal. It looks to be beautifully crafted and I can tell you that I am eager to see it as a whole. Just a suggestion based on my personal taste: It would be better, mostly for the gameplay, for the ramps to be less steep. I just dislike the feeling of having to go up slower than normal and that sense of its steep nature is just awful. The addition of the Banshee to a map made on The Crypt is rarely done, so kudos to you guys for that. Can't wait to see it posted.
If it was made any less steep, the room for the Choppers will be decreased greatly. The steepness of it is about that of a wedge large and there are only two ramps at that steepness. They're mainly there to add another way up to the lower bridge besides the Side Bases and for structural cover.
I personally cant find any faults with it yet.. It looks well made, its rather unique with a banshee, could be like trapping a bee in a jam jar and tying string to it.. basically could be rather entertaining Id love to see more screenshots on it
You've just made an extremely good point there. How about a picture of just the banshee spawn for us eh?
I'm updating the original post with three new shots. You can see the Banshee spawn clearly in one of them. We will also work on getting a thirty second video clip of test gameplay up soon as well. UPDATE: Three more teaser pictures. Also, I want to clarify that there are two Banshees and two Choppers. Both at 120 Second respawn times. *note: above the text and to the left of the Banshee's nose is the Blue team Side Base. The Blue Banshee spawns on the upside corner large. Red team's Banshee Spawn in their Side Base is similar to this. Also, hijacking happens a lot. *note: I want to make it clear that all these screens are from a game with Carbine and Plasma Rifle starts, which is why you see a lot of Carbines. There are only around four or six on the map itself though. *note: In the above screenshot, you get a good view of Red base and the Red Chopper spawn. Unlike Blue base, which only has a platform of sorts, Red base has a second floor. That's all for now. Expect a short teaser video displaying gameplay soon.