So I wanted to do a remake of Warlock/Wizard. Below is what I came up with: Basic map layout Red base: Blue base: Another wide shot: A surprise behind each base for escapees: And here's a video of the map (taken before the revisions to the bases I might add): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3uLidtl1Bo Link to Fileshare: Halo 3 File Share (1st post here, please let me know if I did anything wrong lol)
I played this map last night and have to say that I was pretty impressed. It was one fo the first custom sandbox maps I had downloaded and was happy letting it take up space on my hard drive. One thing I wanted to point out was that the center structure seems a bit too large. In Halo 2 the opening one the bottom was always a little claustrophobic. Same goes for the top section to a lesser degree. I'm referring to the area around the Camo inside of the pillars. Of course, the objective is to get it to play like the classics. Unfortunately I didn't get to play on it with anyone but I did ruan around it for old times sake and it seems like it would hold up nicely. Nice use of the killballs, by the way. Not only do they serve a purpose but they kind of give the side areas a nice mood to them in my opinion (with the sound they make, I mean). It seems that at each base there are little pockets to the side of the killball where a player wouldn't die if they got out. Maybe there's a way you could fix this? I'd suggest laying down a couple teleporters that take you to the center of the killball. I normally wouldn't be so picky but something like that could ruin this map for oddball... and oddball is soo good on this map. Definately a keeper. 4/5
Hey, thanks for the feedback (thats what I was hoping for). The central platform kind of had to be a bit bigger than in the original due to jump distances from the for "BR platforms" i tried to use bigger blocks around the Camo but it wouldn't work so I left it as it was. Someone else mentioned the central platform was raised too but I neglected to remember that bit lol. Undernath th middle was a pain in the butt too. I couldnt really get it any smaller without wasting a tonne of resources (which are all but used). I didn't realise there were spaces besides the killball where people could live :s I guess I'll have to free up some $$$ and get something in there to fix that....Thanks for the kind words and the download though, I apppreciate it!
Seriously, This is.. THE BEST remake so far in halo 3 history in my opinion! EXACTLY like Warlock, like my favorite map ever made.. IM SO HAPPY THAT YOU MADE THIS lol.. The only difference is the middle structure is alittle closer and wider due to the crypt being just a tad bit smaller in diameter than Warlock I also noticed that you named it Mage, is that because it was Wizard in Halo:CE? Anyway, 5/5 = feature
I agree with the first 2 from only the pictures. I mean, the map really looks liek Warlock/Wizard. I'll download it and give it a try later, then post back. And about the map being a little larger, think Zanzibar > Last Resort. Halo 3's gameplay is different to Halo 2, so would a larger scale suit the gameplay more on Halo 3?
Freesamples, dont be a @!#^%& suck up. whats the escapee destroyer made of though is what I`m interested in?
Well I called it Mage because the only other suggestion I had was "Witchlock" (and that was just lame lol) and its kind of on the same theme as Wizard/Warlock....kinda. Thanks for the compliments. Hope you enjoy playing on it as much as I enjoyed making it
Dude this looks amazing. How long did this take you to make because it looks very well made. I've looked at some other remakes of halo 1 and 2 but this is the best I've seen. I like how you put a killball behind the base in case of an escape. The detail on each structure is great 5/5 =) (=
The "escapee destroyer" is a "killball". Touch it and its instadeath no escaping for you!!! It took the best part of two days to make and another day to tweak certain things. I'd guess around 20 hours of actual play time :/
How am i being a suckup dude? I really like this map, if i was a suckup, i would be kissing Vorpal's ass or someone else on this site, don't be a douche on this site when your new here
Nope, no Superjumping Next up I wanna try Lockout maybe. I'm not sure I could even do Ivory Tower!! Props to anyone that CAN do it though lol. The only reason I chose Warlock is I enjoyed it in Halo 2 and the geometry is all pretty simple and straight lines Take the path of least resistance I say
Looks just like the original Wizard/evolved Warlock. I liked the smooth platforms and the Camo spot looks really nice. I Downloaded, I will give it a shot in a few minutes.
i had downloaded your map this morning and i was really impressed. The kill balls could be a little bit higher. i was able to jump over the wall and hide behind on the stone. Overall 9/10
Not a problem. Another thing I noticed about the bottom area was that I think there may have been a spot where you could camp. If I remember correctly it was next to a tunnel peice used for entry into the bottom area? Anyway. Next time I hop on forge I'll see if there aren't a couple things I can't tweak to save some budget and solve your killball problem. I'm not a forge expert or anything but I'd just love to help. If I find anything I'll put it on my fileshare and PM you. I'd really liek to see this become a super sharp map. Really this is an excellent map. Good to see it's getting noticed at MLG and such, too. Keep up the good work!
great work man!! I know that there are some differences between this and the original map like the central structure being bigger, but this may be even better for the gameplay (aka: prevent camping). By the way, no budget glitch were used? I know bungie told that putting too many items would be bad, but if you glitch to get a few more items would be a problem I guess.
I love this map, it was my fav. of Halo 2 i would always P0WN xD as soon as i get my Live back ima DL this map for sure. I cant wait to get it and play it w/ my friends. Thank you for making it
Hey Bladed, I have a question. I saw this last night on the MLG forums and from what I saw from your youtube video it looks great! But some people posted about the bad spawns and how they would sometimes spawn outside of the crypt (on the main floor.) I was wondering if you had fixed this. These same people said that apart from the spawns it played extremely well. I was also wondering if you saw the thread on MLGpro about your map. Its 26 pages long so far and growing fast. Warlock Is Back! - MLG Forums Also glad to see you merged the lifts into the wall instead of how they were in your video. 5/5 for the sexy forging
Holy ****...Great job. This looks exactly like Warlock. It wasn't my favourite Halo 2 map, but this is much better suited to Halo 3. It plays fantastically. Amazing. 9/10. Keep on Forging. But dude, you're meant to have a link to the map itself, not your fileshare. Just thought I'd let you know.