Sandbox The Brig II

"The method of executing may have changed, but the purpose of this ancient forerunner prison remains the same."

=== Players ===

2-4

About the map:

It's been 8 months since my last map, and thanks to Sandbox Final Defense was not my swan song.

The Brig II is the sequel to my first ever forge map I created back in October 2007 (a.k.a the pre-foundry days). For those who may have never played The Brig, the map was actually located inside the giant forerunner ruin in Sandtrap with all 6 entryways blocked off. While getting out was pretty hard it wasn't impossible, and determined players found ways to get out. I told myself if there was ever a future forge map that would give me the capabilities of recreating The Brig from the ground up I would, and that map has finally arrived. However as I was making the map, I decided not only would I create the basic layout, but expand upon it and give this map justice. In the end it became more of a sequel than an actual remake.

This map like it's predecessor is intended for 2-4 players and was built around 1v1, 2v2, and 3-4 player FFA. Anymore players and the map becomes too crowded (hell even 4 players might be crowded for some). While the map itself was designed to be a basic slayer map, it was also built to support King of the Hill and Oddball matches, both of which are pretty damn fun here. The map does support all game types, but because of the map's size most of these variants are not that enjoyable. Keep that in mind when you're firing up a zombie game with 16 players.

Finally I can't help but look at how beautiful this map turned out. While game play is the most important thing to me when creating a map, I also made sure that the map looks attractive to the eye, and I believe that goal was accomplished. A lot of people throughout the testing process told me it reminded them of a Halo 1 map, and to me that's an honor considering Halo 1 is still my favorite Halo game out of the three.

=== Pictures ===



An overview of the map (roof removed) with names of the areas your spartan/elite will fight in (yes I sphuellud entrance wrong).



Center looking towards Shrine.



This small room is called entrance for a good reason.



If any of you ever played Oblivion, you'll know how this hall got it's name (or you can just call it red).



Blue hallway.



Another look at center. The signature barricade from the first brig makes it return.



Shrine.

=== Action Shots ===





=== Recommended Gametypes ===

- Slayer (2-4 players)
- 2v2 Slayer
- King of the Hill (FFA and 2v2)
- Oddball (FFA and 2v2)
- MLG Team Slayer

=== Weapon Set ===

The Brig II is designed for close to mid range fighting. The weapon set here supports mid range rifles and dual wieldables.

[0]= How many on map
<0> = How many spare clips

120 seconds

- Mauler [1],<0>

90 seconds

- Battle Rifle [4],<1>

60 seconds

- Assault Rifle [2],<2>
- Plasma Grenade [1]
- Spike Grenade [1]
- Firebomb Grenade [1]

45 seconds

- Spiker [2],<2>
- Magnum [2],<2>
- SMG [2],<2>
- Plasma Pistol [1]

Download The Brig II here

Finally I would like to thank those on forgehub and in the tester's guild who helped me out in testing this map (you know who you are). You guys are awesome and your support helped put this map out without any delay. For all those who are getting the Mythic Map pack here in a few hours, I hope you enjoy my latest creation.

-- Tim

 

I merged two half walls together.

 

I was thinking about doing that, but it seemed out of place and it would consumed resources that I actually needed to finish the map (I believe I'm 1 item away from reaching the item limit). I do appreciate the feedback though and I'm glad you enjoyed it.

 

Yeah I tried my best to not make it too square like some maps I've done in the past.

 

You know now that I think about it, it does have that chill out feeling. Maybe because of the purple, there really isn't a set up spot like most maps in Halo 2 and 3, and the fact that both maps are small.