History of High Hopes Okay, so I've spent 20+ hours on this map. I was hosting a LAN party the next day and decided to make a balanced all-around map. I spent about 6 hours that night on High Hopes, which I tested with my brothers and friends from school the next day... It turned out High Hopes had some kinks. I spent another 2-3 hours fixing those and implementing more ideas (I introduced the Gears of War-esque bridge on the west wall, north being the Main Complex). I renamed this one High(er) Hopes. High(er) Hopes was then tested for about 30 matches with 12 people at the LAN that night. I learned that, with larger groups of people playing Infection, my map wasn't properly balanced. I then corrected the imbalances (I added a Gravity Hammer and Rocket Launcher, as well as a concealed Sniper Rifle). The next weekend, I had two seperate groups of 16 people play High(est) Hopes, and nothing recognizably imbalanced could be found. I uploaded the map to B.net, and right now it has 200+ downloads and 4 (four) stars (****). That concludes the Chronicles of High Hopes to date. Summary of Above: High(est) Hopes is simply a well-tested, enjoyable map. Link: High(est) Hopes Gametypes: HH Team Slayer HH Infection Description of Gametypes: -High(est) Hopes Team Slayer is a blast to the past. You spawn with an SMG a la Halo 2. 'Nuff said. (At least... that's all I think I changed. Shoot me a message if you notice anything else. Thanks!) -High(est) Hopes Infection is uniquely designed for High(est) Hopes. Alpha Zombies spawn with Gravity Hammers and Swords. The next Alpha Zombie is decided by "Chump". Zombies have more damage resistance, but no shields. Humans are default as always. Starting weapon for Humans is Battle Rifle. That's pretty much all I recall, but as mentioned above, please notify me if anything else is changed that I forgot. Pictures: The Main Complex (as seen from the West) The Hell Gate (you are one lucky guy/gal to get through alive!) This looks like it should belong in Gears, not Halo... But it's FUN! The Main Complex (as seen from the East)... Good Luck with that. And finally, a sniper's delight... Actually, it takes a special kind of stupid to get shot. Short description: High Hopes got its name when I tried to put an open container on top of the main fortress on the level. When that didn't work, I just went around and made an elevated complex that is almost impenatrable when properly defended but fair enough to be fun.Power weapons are scattered throughout the map in a balanced fashion and are as follows: the Main Complex has a Gravity Hammer (look hard for it), a Sniper, a Shotty and a Rocket Launcher where the Splazer usually spawns; the beach (attackers) are armed with a Beam Rifle and Sniper Rifle (though the Gravity Hammer usually falls into their hands). There are various other weapons scattered throughout the map as well as equipment and 'nades. There is one Mongoose hiding in the shadows on the side of the Main Complex and a Gauss 'Hog on the Beach. Again, here is the link, and enjoy! Please, post with any critique and feedback! -PCXVII
Re: High(est) Hopes (REVISED AND TESTED!) looks very legitamilly tested, and you make a very good fisrt impression, I qued it. Have any spwcial gametype for it
Re: High(est) Hopes (REVISED AND TESTED!) It plays well with most basic gametypes, but I will be uploading the customized Infection gametype later this week. Basically, the Alpha Zombies need to start with Grav. Hammers to help knock down the tall tower... And Next Zombie is set to "Chump". But as I said, no need to do it yourself, I'll have it up by Saturday.
Re: High(est) Hopes (REVISED AND TESTED!) awesome, cause when i see maps that have things balancing on something i tend to turn off the gernades and all explosives but ill have to test that out.
Re: High(est) Hopes (REVISED AND TESTED!) Well, as you can see, the explosives are most definantly present! Grenades are placed on the map, so turning off 'Nades is of no use. But yes, as I said, I will be uploading the recommended gametype(s) for this map over the weekend, so stay tuned!
Re: High(est) Hopes (REVISED AND TESTED!) Yeahh... So, have you tested it out yet? Anything particularly enjoyable?
Re: High(est) Hopes (REVISED AND TESTED!) Well, it looks absolutely gorgeous. I've queued it, and I'll find out this weekend if it plays as well as it looks. Nice job, dude!
Re: High(est) Hopes (REVISED AND TESTED!) Crapp... it's now locked for bumping... Which, admittedly, is one of my worst traits. I think you all know that when you create something you're truely proud of, you really want others to know about it.... So yeahh... That's how it was. Anyways, it is still downloadable, so please, download, enjoy and rate! Thank you, members of Forge Hub!
Re: High(est) Hopes (REVISED AND TESTED!) Put in my queue. I'll look forward to playing it because its rating seems to match the hype you give it.
Re: High(est) Hopes (REVISED AND TESTED!) Thanks guys! I screwed up on Bungie, but Forge Hub is my second shot.
Re: High(est) Hopes (REVISED AND TESTED!) Well, you're not going to get half as many views on here, but I'll do my best to spread it amongst my friends. Creative map, we enjoy it!
Re: High(est) Hopes (REVISED AND TESTED!) Yeah... I know. But thanks for the support! I really appreciate it man!
Re: High(est) Hopes (REVISED AND TESTED!) This map looks very well done. The objects are all in order and there is nothings that seems to mess with the maps flow. I have cued it for download and will most likely be playing it with my friends later tonight. Good job, keep 'em coming ;D
Re: High(est) Hopes (REVISED AND TESTED!) Update: I've just added the recommended game varients! w00t!!
Re: High(est) Hopes (REVISED AND TESTED!) 5 out of 5 I enjoyed it, and other people have too apparently. My friends enjoyed! Way to go!