Gully

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  1. ThrowinDemBows

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    Gully
    Created by: ThrowinSomeBows
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    (Last Updated :June 26)
    I updated the link due to complaints about the name being too confusing (v6.11 lol) This version has been tweaked, and unfortunately ive removed the boat in hopes of getting into matchmaking. I can leave the map with the boat in the file set,which you can see with the link above.

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    Gameplay Vid
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    This is a video my fail driving in a Multi Flag game. You should be able to see most of the map in this video. It was a close game the entire time with red pulling out the last cap on a glorious warthog run. Nibbles looked on in disgust and wouldn't comment after the game.



    Map Design Intent
    This map is designed for fast paced BTB, but 5v5 works very well too. This map is built with objective games in mind. Any help/comments is greatly appreciated. Requires new Gametypes to play properly due to overshield .

    Base Map: Forge World
    Intended Number of Players: 10-16
    Includes Artistic Elements: Yes
    Symmetrical Design, weapons, and spawns: No
    Includes Static Spawns for Team Games: yes


    Weapon Set
    7x DMR 45 sec. 2 spare clip
    2x Needle Rifle 45/2
    2x Assault Rifle 30/2
    2x Magnum 30/2
    2x Plasma Repeater 30
    2x Plasma Pistol 30
    2x Needler 60/2

    2x Sniper Rifle 120/1
    2x Shotgun 120/1
    1x Rocket Launcher 180/1
    1x Grenade Launcher 120/4
    2x Overshield 150

    2x Mongoose 45
    2x Warthog 100
    1x Ghost 90

    special thanks to the following


    Black Theorem
    Rorak Kuroda
    Titmar
    thesilencebroken
    FSOLDIER3334
    Pacmonster1
    Organite
    and of course my little bitchcake Stevo =]
     
    #1 ThrowinDemBows, Jun 11, 2011
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  2. Rho Fs

    Rho Fs 2x2 Forge Judge
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    Oh sweet. Didn't know you got this done. I still haven't played on it, but I've flow around a few times. Looks pretty sweet dude.

    You'll have to get me in on a game of this sometime.
     
  3. The Barracuda

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    Hey there!
    This looks like a solid BTB map with a few nice touches here and there.
    I really like the crane and the little ship that can be seen on one of your pictures.
    One question: where does the teleporter lead to?
    The map also doesn't have a description? (why that?)
    PS: downloading :D
     
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  4. Berb

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    Ooh, this map...
    I remember testing this once a very long time ago in TGIF. I actually really liked the map and enjoyed the layout. When I played, I didnt really enjoy the power weapons but I'm sure the are fixed now. Are the teleporters still in the same places? I see blue teams is...

    This is going into my TGIF playlist cuz I'm looking for good BTB maps
     
  5. Eightball

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    Finally posted ;) This map was soo much fun to play on. I loved the aesthetics, especially the crane. The power weps on the map were not overpowering at all and the gameplay was very enjoyable. I don't like maps that have structure and natural terrain like this, but wow, this map is such an exception. You always do a nice job at mixing in structure with natural enviornment and you add some nice aesthetic touches that just makes your maps stick out. This one's a keeper. Hope to get some more games on it soon.

    PS: I love happy trees.
     
  6. Equin0x

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    Nice tp see this finally released after all those tests I took part in. I love how you seemed to create your own geometry with Gully, as I went in forge a while after testing and found it difficult to name where things were. DL'd
     
  7. thesilencebroken

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    This is probably my favorite Big Team Battle map out there. It just screams classic Halo, and its a brilliant use of the Island. Glad to see you got it done finally. I see some changes, like the overshields, so I'm interested to get another game in.
     
  8. Noxiw

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    Played this tonight with Nondual, Ace, Meta, Kuroda, Vince, some other guys and yourself. I liked it a lot, I played terribly because I was complete trash tonight for some reason, but it played really well. I did say about half way through the game I wasn't a fan of the turrets, but they weren't game breakers.
     
  9. Rorak Kuroda

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    Whatta map this is. This map is so mappish, I once heard it mapped a map right upside the map! Map before you map, that's what maps always say.

    No but really, this map is a pretty cool guy that doesn't 'fraid of nothin. Not even a map.



    Now for the serious post. Bows, you did an excellent job with this map, from performance to spawning, and all the way to every form of objective games. It's one of the few big team maps that's actually good on Reach so far. Great job, man. Reach needs a big team feature, and this'll be it.
     
  10. ManRayX

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    XXX!!!!!!!!!

    I remember testing an eariler version of this with you a while back. Perfectly balanced gameplay as usual, probably because you test ur maps extensively. Will put it as a recomended map to my groups. Great job. TDB

    MRX
     
  11. PacMonster1

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    Thanks for the shoutout :p I was only there when you first started making it :p Anyway, this is a pretty balanced BTB map and does seem very "classic" halo. I would have preferred this over Bungie's Paradiso in fact.
     
  12. ThrowinDemBows

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    Thx for all the support guys! im thrilled to know you like it.

    red - crane
    blue - dock bottom left overview pic

    itz 2 flag nao and ive moved weaponz around. im working on a weapon layout pic.

    only place i found it somewhat useful in the bases



    don3 bitch3z =]
     
    #12 ThrowinDemBows, Jun 13, 2011
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  13. Equin0x

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    Wait, this map only supports territories? Couldve sworn that I played 1-flag and slayer with you guys... guess I just wasnt playing the objective.
     
  14. ThrowinDemBows

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    lol i dunno why it did that, fixed.
     
  15. Br4k3d0wN

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    This looks gorgeous! I used the large platform and antenas similarly in a mining themed map to create a crane. Everything flows wonderfully, and looks absolutely fantastic! The structures are spot on to what you'd find in a dock and provide great cover for firefights. It also fits well into the environment, just to reinforce the aesthetics.

    Great job!

    Also: Bob Ross FTW!
     
  16. ThrowinDemBows

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    Thx, The theme and the way it fits is with the area just makes it feel more wholesome. I dont feel like any particular aesthetic in the map is downright "**** your pants" awesome, but it all fits together.

    I added a video to the OP and some extra details about the map now that i have a new keyboard.
     
  17. ASSASSINinWH1TE

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    Great job, this map is very aesthetically pleasing, looks great for gameplay too. I think that's my favorite crane made in Reach so far. It gives good area distinction to your map as well. The crates on the dock are a nice touch, gives a strong impression of a dock\loading area, as well as effective cover. Good forge :)
     
  18. ThrowinDemBows

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    updated map, too many people were complaining about the v6.11 being too confusing. I also shifted a few rocks around in two areas. 1. the medium rock to the right of red snipe has been lowered slightly. 2. rock arches were added next to the walkway large in the blue base, cutting off a campy corner.
     
  19. Sugar

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    So many maps are built in this area now, I understand that though it is a great zone to make a map with a great gameplay just on the original design. Ok, the map. I love the port with the crates, it added scenery and some movable background which is rarely put in maps. The braces slash 1x4s look well put and fills in the map. The warship was also a good touch and cover and range seems fairly fit with all the rocks but I cannot say for sure. Great looking map, I will download it in a few days whenever I get back to Florida.
     
  20. Skyward Shoe

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    I think the map looks great, but I can't truthfully say I have enjoyed the flag game I have played here. I feel the flags are too difficult to get out of base, yet still hard to get back as well. Maybe my team was just scattered or maybe I just don't like losing (probably that second one) but I have not enjoyed trying to steal the flag from either base in the games I have played. Between flag steals however, this was great for DMR fights and fun for vehicular play (with the exception being trying to turn the warthog around after an assault on blue base, there didn't seem to be anywhere else to go while red base had multiple entrances/exits.)

    Still, congratulations on the FHF, though I feel Gully still has some issues it is still an enjoyable experience playing on here! Keep up the great BTB maps man!
     

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