Arena (Working Title)

UPDATE 1.02:

Just a couple fixes. I fixed the entire "broken up section" style the middle looks like by adding a couple of ramps in the arena. Also added a couple of "structures" in the middle of the arena so it doesn't look so blank and offers some cover.

A couple block movements as well. Spent the remaining money on some blocks outside the playable map to give the illusion that there is stuff/buildings beyond the map. I played a 1v1 against a friend of mine and it was actually really fun. I'm somewhat happy with how it turned out even though it's not very good aesthetically.

Also, got rid of the original spawns over at the forerunner section of Ravine. Completely forgot about them in the original version. My apologies. Pictures below, please test (thank-you if you do!) and download from my fileshare (xXxZealot). Feel free to leave feedback on how to improve the map below.

Thanks.

Spoiler

Updated Overhead


A Look at the "Illusion"

ORIGINAL POST:
Hey guys, sorry in advance. I'm really new around these parts. Well, not really new. I've been lurking for... well, for a long time. But I am a new forger myself. And a really bad one, at that. However, I set myself a challenge tonight. To create a map as fast as I could that could sustain a simple 5v5 team slayer (and possibly 10FFA - haven't made compatible YET). It took me about three hours, but I've finally finished the core design of the map. By that I mean it's ready for testing.

This is the first map I've ever worked on (apart from a couple in Forge World but they weren't "map" maps) so feel free to showcase the large abundance of mistakes I made. Seriously, I'd love to learn as I am incredibly amateurish.

The premise for the map was simple. Create an "arena"-esque environment that allowed players to either use medium range weapons (around the edges of the map) or to duel it out in the middle. The action needed to be quick, so there are plenty of ways to get into the battle quickly (teleporters, man-cannons). You may think that players would primarily stick to the outsides due to the minimalistic safety that the cover provides (which isn't entirely effective considering there are many ways to flank), however ordnance drops only drop in the middle. The *only* initial drop is centred directly in the middle (and is a SAW).

The rest is pretty simple. Symmetrical. There are two bases. Catwalks. A middle section where most of the fighting should take place (with absolutely no cover). Outskirts where there is a LITTLE bit of cover.

I haven't been able to test the map, though, because I have a serious lack of friends who would like to play customs. So, if it's not too much to ask, I'd really be grateful if some members of this site were able to test it with some of their friends and see how it works and then they can relay the information onto me (for future changes). I tried to avoid using the pre-made building structures as that's just... boring. However, I ran out of building blocks so I had to use four building structures as a "back wall" for the bases. I'm sorry if the map is that terrible that you feel angry, I truly am. I'm no forger. But I would love some feedback and advice from the forging community.

Thanks.
- xXxZealot

Instructions on how to download:
1.) Search fileshare: xXxZealot
2.) Download "Arena" -Ravine Forge Map-
3.) Play or stroll around on Forge (compatible with Infinity Slayer - 5v5)


Pictures Below: (Sorry for bad quality - nothing I could do)

Spoiler

Overhead Angled View of the Build


The Middle "Arena"


One of the Two Bases (Specifically, the Red Base)


The "Arena" View - SAW Ordnance Drop Location

Thanks for checking it out! Leave feedback below!

 

HAHAH. Thanks for that.

 

Meant to be jumped on. The middle is a kind of death-trap, I guess. You'll need to go there to get ordnance but it's not a good idea to get caught out there alone. And. no, I haven't heard of rotating images but thank you for telling me.