Stronghold 2 is my second rendition of this map. I released the original map as a 5000 budget map but I was never really happy with the map and did a complete overhaul. You can view the original thread and map here. This is a symmetrical 4v4/5v5 map designed mainly for Slayer. Capture the flag works very well also. The map is very aesthetic heavy so take the time to look around the map and enjoy the visuals but don't get too distracted! The bases are inspired by Beaver Creek with its own twists. The bases are tight and result in a lot of cqc style gameplay while trying to reach the objectives. Stronghold wraps around the cliff side of the quarry where you will find a Rocket Launcher and Concussion Rifle among other weapons. A gravity lift dubbed the 'water slide' will shoot you back to the top of the map. When you reach the end of the 'water slide' you can either exit through the front or take the drop down exit behind you where you will find a Grenade Launcher. Along the quarry wall is a Hemorrhage style cliff side that comes in handy with your DMR in hand. Weapons Assault Rifle DMR Grenade Launcher Magnum Rocket Launcher Shotgun Sniper Rifle Mounted Machine Gun Concussion Rifle Needle Rifle Needler Plasma Pistol Plasma Repeater Spiker Video: Halo Reach Maps - Stronghold 2 - YouTube More pictures below Map pictures, click on spoiler Spoiler Enjoy!
Woah, I remember this... I didn't know you were actually planning to release it. The game itself worked really well last time I played on this. Definitely more fun, casual flag map
Wait a minute, I know this map, as well as the song, Blow me away by Breaking Benjamin, right? Anyway, this is definitely an improvement over the earlier version, I remember testing it a several times, it was good overall, but what really stood out the most was the giant lift.
From the over view, I see a major lack of movement options and LoS blockage. Too open, too campable, too broken. Sie machen mich eine traurig panda.
I've been playing and testing it pretty regularly, but I never seem to catch you in any lobbies. Maybe we can get a game or two on it next time your on. I had to throw some Halo music into the video! I don't think your the only one who's noticed the lift more than anything. I've been through games where a player or two ignore even playing and just keep taking turns on the 'water slide' haha. I'm actually pretty astonished you could pick all that up from a picture. I wonder how much you would learn about a map from actually playing it?
A picture is worth the proverbial thousand words... And frankly, this picture says enough. A good over view gives enough information for individuals to dissect and study. I'm sorry, but my first post stands. The map simply has too few movement options and no where near enough LoS blockage across the central region. Not only are these flaws apparent from the screen shot (and your video further confirms this), but the map is also excessively flat and poorly thought out. Its extremely basic, almost to the point in which it makes Onslaught look like a complex map.
Opinions are opinions and I'm sorry you feel that way. We all generally have a pretty good time on the map.
Opinion are like ***holes, every one has one... However, in this case, the **** associated with this one smells better than the map. Sorry bro. It simply isn't a good map. Its flaws are game breaking. It might be fun to **** around on, but any map can accomplish that. This one isn't good for anything outside of dicking off on though. You can get defensive all you want about it, but better maps than this have been torn to shreds over flaws less blatant than yours. A bad map is a bad map, end of story.
It's really a fun map, but for a small party, when we played this with an almost full party, I hated it. I really do love this map though, especially the fact that you can enter enemy base from above, and well the lift. I miss playing with ya man, -Shikarix59
I really like it. It's like I feel in love with this map. The most interesting thing with this map is the gravity lift that you made a tunnel that you done like a loop and you go to the end of the tunnel. I'll say overall it's a good map to play on and I'll download the map. +1 DownLoad.
ive played this map with you, oakley hidef, and i think darth human. its really nice [br][/br]Edited by merge: i also remember someone talking about how they were gonna have a son soon so they couldnt forge much more and then i said "like father, like son" really ramdomly... hahahha i love all your maps though
Add another person to the water slide fan boat haha. Thanks for the feedback, Epic. Good times. I remember that game, I think that was when one of the players literally went over the water slide about 15 times by my count hahaha.