Note: This map's first version was released on my other account (Korlash), but I wanted to make a new account and start fresh altogether, so that mishap won't happen again. Orbital Battle Station 2.0 A re-imagination of Anchor 9 Created by Remember Isao24 Gametypes: TS, CTF, Bomb Description: This map is a re-imagination of Anchor 9 built on ForgeWorld. My purposes of doing this were (1) The MLG circuit isn't currently accepting DLC maps yet, (2) There are still players who haven't bought the Noble Map Pack and may have wanted to play Anchor 9, and (3) Anchor 9 had some flaws in casual-competitive gameplay because of the whole space area + the overpowered/concealed upper area that I wanted to dismiss on this map. Being a re-imagination, there are some key differences: The bases are completely simplified and opened up on the inside. The Space area / concealed room has become a small open area, but the highest point on the map. The back gold areas have lifts to get to the upper-bases. The opposite side with the box has become a little bigger and now features a tunnel. The functionality of jumping on that side is still intact. Despite those changes, a good portion of A9 is still here and has the same feel. Weapon Set (MLG version): Sniper x 2 Rockets x 1 Custom OS x 1 (not at start) Plasma Pistol x 1 DMR x 6 NR x 2 Pistol x 2 Frag x 4 Plasma x 4 Evade x 1 Health Pack x 2 Weapon Set (Casual version): Concussion Rifle x 1 Sniper x 2 Assault Rifle x 2 Plasma Repeater x 2 DMR x 4 NR x 2 Frag x 4 Plasma x 4 Health Pack x 2 Overshield x 2 Screenshots (MLG version): note: This Area has shorter poles and that Ship isn't there anymore (screenlag issues) Download Orbital BS (MLG) Download Orbital BS (Casual) Download and please leave feedback!
I always thought Anchor 9 should have been in the circuit. Not sure if opening up rocket spawn that much was necessary but the bases definitely need the extra space. I like how the opposite side of rockets wasn't really touched upon much; it felt like it fit into MLG anyway. You have my DL.
Relax, the name I came up with is an inside joke to what became a revolution . But regardless, I prioritize gameplay well enough to dismiss that idea.
Dear god, why did we have to mix the Social section with the MLG section? Loving the map. Anchor 9 plays so much better without the low-gravity area, which was holding it back in the gameplay department, IMO. Now if only you could do this with Countdown and Condemned...
Because you fit in so well. Agreed, wish 343/Bungie/Certain Affinity would give up on whole zero-g gimmick. It doesn't add anything. Also, since when does Countdown have a low-grav area?
Shut up, Mr. Laggy Host. It doesn't, nor did I ever say it did. I just thought it would be an at least somewhat better map without being limited to the objects of Countdown. Condemned could be much better without the low-grav area, the multitude of power weapons, and with a slightly changed up layout. I'd say Zealot too, but I doubt you could make such a circular design in Forge World, with all the "boxy" objects. And might I ask why you named your map 'Orbital Bullshit'?
Doesn't it look a bit too much like Commons though? RiP, you know I like it. Would honestly almost rather have this on the circuit than the Pit, because I don't want more remakes (and 'cause Salot annoys me, but whatever).
Very funny. I was not joking when I said your map looked like Commons. Though you may not have seen any influence from Commons, I saw it. At the same time, all forgers like to think of their maps as original, but unfortunately that is never the case. I liked The Pit, but I have to agree. The Pit was just way too overplayed in Halo 3 and it eventually became stale. Would love to see this map on the circuit. If nothing else, it needs to be on the circuit for variety purposes. It's getting boring having to watch people play the same maps and the same gametypes every series. Hopefully we'll see that start to change come Orlando. Maps like Despair, Preserve, Amalgam, Cynosure, Cladite, Derezzed, and of course this one need to be noticed by MLG officials more often. Unfortunately, that most likely won't happen. Why? Because Killa KC.
.95 Upload, and even mine sucks. This was a huge upgrade from my previous connection, but now I feel like this one "relies" more on other connections to keep it going fast. My previous connection, despite coming short in statistics, felt faster for some reason. We may be getting off-topic, so take any other posts relating to connection in a PM. (Man, mods ruin all the fun. Sadface.)
Just gotta clarify...it's orbital Battle Station. I felt MLG Orbital Battle Station 2.0 was a long title. @4Shot: Maps are just original by our standards. But in reality, only a few maps are original because there are tons and tons of maps out there. As for maps that try to be original, forgers adopt other techniques from other forgers so eventually every map will seem unoriginal. It's near-inevitable. I hate to say though, if it was Hutler's "Taurus" that was referred to as Commons, that's just random lol. I realize that there is one or two lines of sight that remind you of it, but everybody is going to use 2 tunnel longs and a ramp sometime. It's not a big deal though - Anyways, thanks all for the map compliments, off-topicness is over now
Wicked map dude! But where's the low grav section? That's the best part of the original! #needsmoarstarwars