Baseline

I never got to test, but I saw this when you were just beginning to create the map. It looks to have turned out fantastically, and despite a simple design, it is executed extremely well and with enough variations to make it interesting and unique. The extreme lack of cover in the center bothers me, but aside from that nothing pops out to me as flawed. nice work, i look forward to playing halo again with you when H4 comes out.

 

I remember playing a CTF game on this map with you guys about a month back and the balance of it worked really well. I can tell you spent time on the gameplay aspect of the map which is really the only way to go in BTB, as FR problems can easily get out of control. I agree with Audienceofone about the lack of cover in the middle, but in a way I think it might promote faster movement across the map. I remember trying to get to one side and hurrying to avoid being taken down. I'll give it a DL and try to get a game on it. Nice job Flyingshoe

 

Short post, but the video pretty much explaines everything. To be honest i watched the video first, before i came to forgehub. Anyway, this map looks great and you have an likeable style of forging. This certainly will recieve an download from me!

 

Glad to see this finally posted... lil' baby Porridge is all grown up. *sniff*

This is a fantastic map. Anybody who hasn't played it yet should get on that immediately. The size is just right for a frantic 6v6 and hogging is super fun (thanks to the addition of Sweet Jumpz). The asymm layout ended up working wonderfully; there's a great mix of longer-range street fighting through center and around the circle, with plenty of smaller close-ranged rooms and hallways to duck into around the perimeter. I'm especially fond of the Ghost spawn and back hallway, mostly because I built it

To everyone commenting about the lack of cover in the center: Do not fret. It's not as open as it seems, seeing as there's a fat building right smack in the middle that you can dance around. It's been said before (not naming names, of course) that the middle would be a "deathtrap" and that "nobody would be able to pull a flag through there," but after many many tests I can personally assure everyone that is profoundly false. Not to say that it isn't a tough fight, but if a team can get a warthog on a good run, the shorter distance can make for some incredibly fast caps.

 

This map looks great and I really like the layout. The one thing I find disappointing is that a warthog cannot jump over the ramp and through the center above the spartan laser.

 

Cool map, bro.

JK. I like that you went with something as simple as a circle but made it asymm. I like the theme, too Aesthetics are great for a map this big - I really like the touch you made with the walkway, larges.

Definitely going to try and get some games on this one. Nice job, Mr. I Love Running

 

Oh the memories this map has given us, its really come a long way since the first day you let me check it out in forge, and you always took any advice someone gave you about additional improvements. This is a fantastic map, and its evolution overtime has been great to witness, its perhaps one of the funnest territories maps I have ever played and great care was taken to get it to that point.

From the very subtle changes, to the huge ones, you always kept your focus and constantly added improvements to the design, one of my favorite areas is the center of the map and the Ramps, there tons of fun for vehicles.

I was happy to be a part of testing this map through the entire process, and Im glad to see how far you have come as a forger and I am glad to have you as a friend as well, heres hoping Halo 4 will bring some great experiences like Reach has.

 

A flaming warthog is essentially a giant pile of explosives and you all know I like a good explosion. There were quite a few epic flag runs on here and awesome territories games on both sides, not to mention the occasions of facing off a nearly dead hog against a laser. Great map shoe.

 

Well that seems to make sense. No need to fix something that isn't broken. And yeah, once this weekend is over I'll have more free time so maybe I'll join you then. if you don't mind telling me, is there a time you typically do customs?

 

this map looks amazing. I have been working on a map which is actually pretty similar to it just not as much grey
i would love to get a game on it but no one plays reach anymore

 

Oh look, i never posted on here. Ya know, I like made the video and such, but never actually posted.

Basically, I'm still not a huge fan of the laser on here. other than that though, you've got a sexy territory setup and a map which plays a great game of one-flag. I could be like Mock and say I like the parts I helped with the best, but that would be silly. This is a pretty significant improvement from Embarcadero, and a great squad, squad map in general. I look forward to galavanting around the realms of Halo 4ge with you Shoebert.

 

I think what makes this map interesting is the asymmetric layout. Its awesome how overall the map looks like a balanced symmetrical arena map, but when you look around, there's so many differences between the two sides. I always find a map much more exciting when you get to play as either team and have a slightly different experience playing the map.

 

really enjoyed the layout and the forging of this map.
this is my type of btb map, i love maps that promote good driving lines and hog action.

unfortunately, playing it with 4v4 CTF, it did not shine. felt much too big.
but now, i see that it is actually meant for larger parties, and that explains it all.

i hope to get another couple games in on it before Reach dies, i really like it.