My first map......Constructive criticism pls.... made in like an hour..... EDIT: pics are old.....just morphed everything ...... everything ........link updated aswell Bungie.net : Halo 3 File Details download.
Well, it's a pretty simple layout, but it seems too... messy. By looking at the bases, I can tell you can merge, but you should really try and make maps as neat as possible if you want downloads. You should really put more effort into making maps, you'll get a better result.
For first map ...its very cool ! I really love your list and good base . Maybe you could do a V2 with more cover at the lift ! Maybe add a weapon list to !
First tip: Don't take pics in forge but in custom games. I know it shows where the spawn points are but it looks messy. Secondly, I know this only took an hour, but don't rush in forge. Take your time to interlock everything nicely because in the long run, it will look a hundred times better. Finally, the map itself looks a bit too open. Give a weapon list next time so we can critique your layout and choices because I don't now if the weapons are chosen wisely for an open layout like this. -Overall too messy and can use improvement. Additionally, on your next post give a better description, a weapon list, and an overview shot of the map because it's hard to see where everything is from shots of specific spots.
This map is very boring, sorry to say, but the only thing i liked about it was the rocket tunnel. maybe your cover could be improved or something, but dude its way to open make some buildings or something that are unique parallels. ie two bases that are symmetrical but opposite each other on the north and south ends, then put two totally unique buildings on the east and west sides. that tactic seems to draw attention to your forging style and creates the desire to download your map from the pictures on your post.
Noticed a couple of spike grenades on the ground in the third picture! Naughty, naughty, not MLG! ;P I did like the bases, you merged them well! Might want to try those in another map, just keep the idea in mind. Otherwise, I feel that the map is a bit too open for a crypt map. Keep working! : )