Hey guys! This is my first map post, Forsaken Sands, by myself, XeNoN! It took me a week to complete and is my second ever map using interlocking. I wish I could have added more to it, but I hit the object limit quick, disabling me to be able to edit some areas. Thankfully, I just learned how to Ghost Merge and I am working on a Avalanche map, but that is beside the point. Forsaken Sands is set up for 1 Flag, Multi-Flag and team slayer (I will try to get a weapon list up soon.) Now without further a due, here are the pics! Map Overview Attackers Spawn Attackers Bunker Attackers Barn. Originally had 2 columns so the arches came together, but you know that object limit! Camo and Hammer spawn The Jungle Gym Another view of Jungle Gym with the sniper rifle! The Sanctuary The bottom level of the Sanctuary with the rocket launcher The top level of the Sanctuary with the Spartan Laser The Wall! (My fav part in the map) Defenders Bunker Defenders Tower Defenders Pyramid and Warthog Inside the Pyramid http://www.bungie.net/Online/Halo3UserContentDetails.aspx?h3fileid=110740466 - Download link!* Thats it! I know it isn't the best but I assure you I will make my next one cleaner!
Looks great but it could be cleaned up a little with ghost merging. For example, pictures 3 and 4 look like great areas, but ghost merging can make the stone look great. Also, the rocket spawn could probably use a touch-up. Right now it seems like you might need to jump to get out, which might make some people unhappy. Nonetheless, it looks good - nice job.
Thanks dude! Thats better feedback than I was expecting. I was planing to interlock the barn a LOT more, but I deleted a lot of stuff because of the object limit so I could get enough spawns in the map. Now for the rockets on the other hand, I usually do use columns to make mini ramps, but I ran out. Any suggestions on using less objects would be great guys!
The map looks great, but it seams like almost all of the power weapons are closer to the attacker more than to the defender. Well, by changing the roof of the defender bunker, you could use less objects.
Thanks! Yes, I realize that the weapons are closer to the attackers, I placed the sanctuary closer so the defenders would actually have to defend instead of running around with all the power weapons. Thanks for the suggestion on the defenders bunker! I am thinking of doing a V2 of this map once I get enough feedback.
It is above in the paragraph...haha. The game types are 1-flag multi-flag and slayer. The map was originally made for 1 flag(I love 1 flag on Last Resort) but it is compatible with slayer and multi flag.
Looks like a nice idea for a map and fun to play for some different gametypes. My only criticism is that some of the map features, (like the arch circle) isn't neat. I have to go now but I'll download and check it out then get back to you.
This looks very nice. I remember when I learned how to merge- some of my most creative stuff ever. Anyway, I like the idea of different structures each supposed to be something (the first jungle-gym I have ever seen!) but I think the next step you can take is to think about gameplay. Such as: when will anyone ever go into the wood and arch circle structure? There are long range weapons, so camping on top of the defender pyramid could be a problem. As far as cleanliness, the only real issue I see that will affect gameplay is the little bumps due to the fact that the thin wooden bridges are not merged perfectly into each other. You can walk up smoothly, but not back down. One more thing to consider is how the map works together. Right now, the map has several detached features spread out with open space. This is not necessarily bad by any means, you just might find that the map does not flow well. One final thing to consider is weapon placement. I like that you are willing to place power weapons in the middle- but putting too many in a close area on a large map makes controlling the middle too powerful. Once one team has the middle, it will be very hard to take it back, esp. for the attackers.