Heros Boulevard

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That'd be greatly appreciated.​

Okay, first off this is an updated version of my previous map, Boulevard. This will be a post of epic proportions.
Considering that Boulevard was my 1000th and that it has returned updated and aesthetically pleasing as my 2000th. EPIC​

Boulevard -After seized by the UNSC for classified purposes, this once friendly suburban land lost all of its hospitality.​

Heros Boulevard - This land is paved with the memories of past heros and is the home where a legend was once born.​

The new description has a deep meaning. When Boulevard was orignally posed I became a Heroic member, memories of my time as a heroic member for me are highlighted through this map. And it has been renamed Heros Boulevard to symbolise my exit from Heroic Membership on Forgehub into Legendary Membership. Its been a great run, I promise I wont let you down as a Legendary Member.​

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I actually started creation of the original Boulevard in mid-April, as a way to kill time leading up to the Legendary Map Pack, I didn't originally intend or expect Boulevard to be what it is today. After about a quarter of the way through, I really got into it and began to really believe in it and I got my forge on. After months of tweaking and edting, I posted Boulevard on the 31st of May, which was my 16th birthday and as my 1000th post. It was received very well. It played magnificently but what it lacked was great aesthetics, which at the time were my weak point.
After submitting Boulevard to the Marvel Map Review a few weeks ago, their comments kind of inspired me. After a brief converstaion with Tex in the 10,000 post countdown I decided then and there to edit and redo Boulevard but keep it relatively secret. Originally my 2000th post was supposed to be my map Pankration but I was too eager and decided to post it. When I posted it I was on 1960 and I didnt want to spam 40 posts.
After it was posted I was racking my brain over what to do for my 2000th when it hit me to finalize Boulevard. It was a perfect idea, I loved it.
When I had decided that Boulevard would make a triumphant return as Post 2000, I had about 20 posts till my 2000th. So the past couple days I've have been just forging my ass off. Appearing offline, rejecting invites, being secretive is what I've been like the past couple days. I really didnt want anyone to know about this, so when I did some brief testing I used JAYclash's clan, Team Impact, whom aren't members of Forgehub, I do believe.
The only people who knew about this were JAYclash and Tex... Thanks for not leaking it guys.
What was a huge honor for me was when JAYclash nominated Boulevard in Best of Forge in Slayer. Just to have nominated and placed next to some truely great maps was amazing. Thank you, very much, Jay. That meant a lot to me.​

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Boulevard was originally supposed to be a vague U shape, similar to how Avalanche is set out but during creation it was changed slightly. The Foundry bases are blocked off from Heros Boulevard. The defenders' half of the map, is a bit larger than the attackers' half. The Defenders spawn in a mid-size Fortress size type structure. TBH, the orignal defenders' base was ugly, it has been completely re-modelled. Its much wider, much smoother and a lot more aesthetically pleasing. Each of the open double boxes containing Teles have been merged into the ground slightly. A lot of areas have been edited, slightly but they did take quite some time. Walls have been straightened, boxes have been merged etc. it has taken a big overhaul and although the layout has barely changed, the structurals have been vastely altered. What makes Heros Boulevard 's gameplay so unique is the jumping possibilties. Almost every area has more than 1 exit/entrance. The secret walkways, the small almost unnoticeable ledges, are what make this map so unique and what make it flow so well. I'll let the screenshots do the rest.​

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Weapons
x 4 - Battle Rifle. Spare Clips - 2, Respawn Rate - 20 Seconds
x 4 - Carbine. Spare Clips - 2, Respawn Rate - 45 Seconds
x 1 - Shotgun. Spare Clips - 0, Respawn Rate - 120 Seconds
x 1 - Sniper Rifle. Spare Clips - 2, Respawn Rate - 180 Seconds
x 1 - Rocket Launcher. Spare Clips - 1, Respawn Rate -180 Seconds
x 1 - Brute Shot. Spare Clips - 1, Respawn Rate - 90 Seconds
x 1 - Spartan Laser. Respawn Rate - 150 Seconds
x 1 - Machine Gun Turret. Respawn Rate -150 Seconds
Equipment
x 4 - Frag Grenades. Respawn Rate - 10 Seconds
x 8 - Plasma Grenades. Respawn Rate - 30 Seconds
x 1 - Bubble Sheild. Respawn Rate - 90 Seconds
x 1 - Power Drain. Respawn Rate - 60 Seconds
x 1 - Regenerator. Respawn Rate - 60 Seconds
Power-Ups
x 1 - Active Camo. Respawn Rate - 180 Seconds
x 1 - Oversheild. Respawn Rate - 180 Seconds
Vehicles
x 1 - Ghost. Respawn Rate - 180 Seconds
x 1 - Warthog. Respawn Rate - 150 Seconds​

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Heros Boulevard is set up for all gametypes.
What seems to work very well on Heros Boulevard is a custom gametype made by myself.
Elimination
5, 3 minute rounds. AR & BR start. 3 lives per round. 1 point lost for each death. 1 point gained for each kill.
It also works very well with Team Slayer, CTF, Assault.
I dont ever recall playing Infection on it, so I couldn't tell you what its like for infection, if I did, I'd be lying.​

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So here's what all of the nubs only look at and what the true hubbers read/scroll to.
Screenshots
Caption to each screenshot is below the picture.​

The new, updated defenders base. Now has the power drain instead if Regen.
Notice the stairs in the ground.​

The Defenders Tele Tunnel. *Now merged into the ground*
That bit was a pain, I swear that double box had a grudge against me. For the most part, it refused to merge.​

Looking towards the middle area, in between bases.
The wall corner merged thing from the original has been removed.​

A small turn to the left.
The fence box-doube box structure has remained. It has been slightely moved.
I briefly contemplated removing it but didn't because of the role it plays during games.​

Looking into the middle lane, shotgun can be seen. If you cannot, its right behind where the pic was taken from.​

Looking down at the middle lane.​

A small turn to the right​

Looking at the middle lane from above.
What was originally a fence box is now a double box, it looks so much smoother and professional.​

The back end of the defenders half.​

Small overview of the crossover and the defenders half.​

Overview of the attackers half.
Merging that box wasnt the only thing done there.
It was merged but then the wall corner, fence walls and sheild door had to be lowered accoringly. And the wall doubles on top of and next to it, had to be dropped slightly and interlocked.​

Looking out from the Attackers half​

If anyone questions that, I'll get you. It walks very smoothly. I cant tell you how many games I went through to get that Single box right. I would've been at it for at least an hour. Notice the boxes are now in the wall.​

What lies aheas from the last picture. That fence box to the right of the picture is in the foundry wall btw. And this picture shows off the jumping possibilities in this map... The doors.​

This was done for Asper, because I know how much he loves "needless" merging. Its a B sign in the crane, has that been done before?... I doubt it.​

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I'd like to give a props to Tex, JAYclash, the Marvel Map-Review and everyone of the testers.​

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If you didnt see the link up top...
To download Heros Boulevard Click here​

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As always, critisism is welcom and complements are valued.
And about the Action pics. I find them obsolete. How do they help?
I'd rather use my 20 possible pictures to show off the map, not the players. If anyone says something about Action Pics, dont be surprised if you receive neg rep.​

 

Yeah the top walkways were something included early on. I loved the idea, it hasnt been executed very well in the past. And I never really liked the previous Base the defenders had. The truck in the original was placed kind of a filler of space.

You guys were very helpful, it really kind gave me that last motivational push to remake Boulevard. Thanks, I'll be submitting Heros Boulevard soon.

I know weapons. I use all of my knowledge when making maps, I really found that the weapons in this map were never an issue. WHen I had a forgethrough of the original, I saw so many things that needed to be fixed. So I was doing some serious Forging the couple days prior to posting this.

NOOOO, dont eat mah mapzors.
Thanks, I really believe Heros Boulevard is so much more aesthetically pleasing.

Its actually not that complex, after a game or 2, you learn your way around. But after several games, you learn the tactics of the map.

Yes. It is much better.

How about Epic? I'd go with EPic, but all of those suit just fine too.

How would action pics help? Honestly.
I'd rather use my 20 screenshot limit to show off the map not the players.

Meging with the crane has been done plenty of times, just I can't ever recall seing a B sign merged with the crane. And yeah, I love the new Defenders base. Its now how I originally had invisioned it.

You're welcome.
This was only the third 2000th post, so yeah, I guess so. 3rd time's a charm.
A lot of the editing is subtle, but those that remember Boulevard can notice all of the changes made. I wanted to bring it back to life and sprikle it in awesome sauce, I reckon I've accomplished that.


Thanks guys.

 

Thank you, that's my goal. For it to be one of those maps that's always there.
And a possible feature