Solarity 2v2 Throwdown submission Hello forgehub! Ociee's back!!(Yay, nobody cares) Anyways, This is my first 2v2 map and with only 4 days remaining my chances are slim, but I entered this contest simply for fun, and making this map was enjoying all in itself. Firstly I want to explain to you why I'm in such a hurry, my grand pa died a few days back and I am now going to Omaha NE for a few days so I really had to hurry things up, I assure you however that it does not affect the quality of this map. This very map is based around a unique them, a sun dial/lunar/space stuff, and has many unique aesthetics and great gameplay that I think you'll all enjoy. Here is a weapons list. - Gravity Hammer x1 - Spiker x2 - Needle Rifle x2 - DMR x2 - Plasma Grenade x2 - Needler x1 - Plasma Launcher x1 I forget the respawns but I can assure you that they are certainly reasonable Anyways! Without further a due lets move onto what everyone cares about PICS Solarity Overview Side View DMR De-fence Sun Steps Welcome to Fort Sunshine Sunburst Undercroft ACTION PICS A spike to the face and neck.............. Poor guest Plasma vs Gravity BOOM HEADSHOT Needler Stuff That's all folks have fun, and good day!
I care that you are back:O Lol so about your map: I love the look of your map the sunburst looks amazing! And i'm sure it plays as well as it look! (I mean very good) I love what you did whit the rocks everytime I try it does'nt work-_- and I love that the map is in cicrcle and not a square! If you need to test any other maps that are as good as this one add me on xbox live my gamertag is: xavbio Well add me if you want:O So yeah continue to do great maps and happy forging
Dude, sorry about your grandpa. The map looks pretty sweet, however, and I really like your rocks. I think you nailed the "sun" theme, a definite download for me.
Sorry to hear that.. I admire the overall circular theme for this map. Even if rushed on time, you did a great job with your craftsmanship and your creativity is also greatly reflected in this work. I enjoyed the minor things such as the grass/rock areas (giving the map a more organic look) and the hammer star was a nice touch. Good to see you back by the way, you may not think that people notice, but more do than you think.
Well, I'm glad you're back. Your maps are always something special and I enjoy seeing how creative you get. First off, this map definetly looks neat and fun to play on. Second, the aesthetics are beautiful, you really made this map look like a "sun" type map, and the grassy area really adds a nice touch. One thing I might think would be a problem is lag because of the lights, is there any lag or framerate problems? Great work man, keep it up. Also, sorry to hear about your Grandpa..
Ociee, you may not think so but I truly believe you are the master of Aesthetic competitive maps. Every time I see a new map from you it is full of innovation and unlike anything anyone else is making. Somehow, you look at the pieces and your able to turn them into new and incredible artistic structures. Your maps flow incredibly and you have mastered having a focal point that draws the attention of the players and gives a goal to reach even in non objective games. I loved testing this with you can't wait till you get around to posting the other maps you've shown me.
@xavbio Thanks bro, and I'll add you now that I'm back from a week at Omaha to go to the funeral. Yeah I definitely tried to go for a more circular theme, say maybe I can add you and show you the rock trick @Lylebeef Yeah he's better off now, his death was expected and it was easier to get over than I thought, and the sun theme? Thanks, always wanted a map like this, found my inspiration from my shower curtain with A smiling star and moon @xSoGx Grim Thanks...........alot, an organic thing was always something I wanted to see in a few 2v2 maps, I love rock pieces cause' they make what would make a metal piece an Imperfection, a flaw, a "Natural Beauty" and I absolutely love that about those pieces. About the Hammer - Star, it is the center piece for a sundial, and I think it turned out really nice @LikeMike788 Never knew I had someone who liked all my maps Anyways onto the problem, framerate lag, ehh as you can see in the pictures I had to quickly play a game against my little sister (Who is not bad I might add) which would be local, so I'm not sure how that would play, I suppose that's a major flaw if it is there. I can easily see how that may affect the enjoyment of a map (If you've ever seen a map called Placidity, its the most beautiful map ever but is completely ruined by lag) and yeah about the Grandpa, hooked up to machines and struggling for every breath is no way a man should live, he's better off now. @Dinosaur Drugs *Is blown away by how awesome you made my average self sound* Thank you so much, in fact thank you x ∞ (Yes that is infinity) you honestly outdid my map with pure words I don't even........
I love the map, and the only problem I noticed was that the sun steps were annoying to jump up because they were too close together. Maybe just 2 of these steps would work better, as I hit the edges of each step trying to jump up faster. Otherwise, awesome.
Thanks bro, and about the steps, I have had a few problems getting those steps right, but once you run around a map a billion times (Like you do on a map you are really proud of) you find the right timing, kinda lessens the annoyance of them. I really thought of having just 2 steps but it just didn't look as pretty! I suppose Gameplay > Aesthetics so that may have been a small flaw I made there, did you actually test it out on 2v2?
I did not get a test, but I see what you mean. Some of my maps I would like to have a step counter set up on, I walk around in them so much. If you get used to them it s probably fine, but the best way to check this is just to get a lot of different people to try it. Great job, maybe we can get some testing on it at some point?
The visuals on this map are amazing, Ociee. You've created a great little nook in the Halo universe. I noticed the map when you posted it, but still haven't had time to try it out. I will this weekend. I'll let you know if it lived up to my expectations, which I fully expect it to do. For now, though, great forging. Keep up the good work.
this map looks amazing! ^^ really like the original design of it. the "solar" platforms really makes this map stand out from the rest ^^ good job dude
Thank you so much! Seeing as how its been a few weeks since you've posted, did it live up to your expectations? lol didn't even know I had any more comments! Thanks, I always try to stray from the normal design and theme of most maps, I thought this one would be a gamble, but it looks like you and many others appreciate it, thanks!
Yay I have seen you all over the fourms but i havent seem a map made by you for a while, but now i know it was worth the wait. I literaly just downloaded it and played on it and its awesome. i like it when people use strange pices to make like floors and walls and you seem to be realy good at it. I gonna keep it on my custom map list and play on it with a couple of my friends tonight.
I'm absolutely amazed at how crafty you are with forge pieces. I pick a forge piece up and think... maybe not. I pick another one up and think... not really. I pick ano- You get the picture. You can work wonders in forge. This is a beautiful piece of forging with (I'm guessing here) aesthetics in mind, and I also like how the gameplay runs smoothly. There are no ugly forerunner blocks around the map at all and I really like that. I look forward to downloading this and playing it in customs. ^^
lol yeah, I fear I spend more time lurking and just posting on others maps than actually forging and posting maps, glad to see someone actually notices my presence I hope you do have fun with your friends! lol yeah sometimes its the same way with me when I'm looking for good pieces, but other days it all just flows together perfectly, and I definitely try to stray from the usual design and boring pieces of some maps, I like to add alot of personality to things when I forge, even if it is un-appetizing to some who prefer to have forerunner facility things, I try to keep the community in mind but I also want them to get a feeling of my own tastes and personality when they load up the map, I hope you do enjoy