Map Title: Skyfall Origins of these ruins are unknown. Really, I couldn't think of a reason why this would exist within the Halo 3 universe. So. This is PROBABLY the greatest map that you'll ever play...trust me. Well, actually, don't trust me. Everyone says that about their map. Just see what you think... Skyfall is my pride and joy. I've worked on other maps, but none of my other forging creations have turned out as well as this, well, imo, balanced, asymmetrical, close quarters, slayer-themed, forging creation. It takes on a sort of "ruins" theme...I know everything built in sandbox does, but just looking at it, you'll see what i mean. It's very well balanced... The three power weapons are: Shotgun Sword Sniper There's also a turret...and I know, when most people see that they go "Oh, well, this guy OBVIOUSLY doesn't understand weapon balance." But it's well placed, purposefully out of the way, has a long respawn, can be easily countered, and is just put there for variety...basically designed to be picked up. Other weapons: BR Carbine Needler SMG Pistol Mauler Spiker Equipment wise...plasma, frag, and spike grenades. Bubble shield, power drain, and regenerator. NOTE: This map is ONLY designed for slayer, as of the the current moment. I know the name sucks, but maybe you fellows could think of a better one? Also, I did place four starting spawns, but I DON'T know what will happen if you play with more than four people. Just saying, in a sense, this is sort of a beta. If it proves to be popular at all, I'm going to build upon it a bit more. Download Map So...this map is asymmetrical. And I feel like a lot of people scoff at that. What's the big deal? IMO, symmetrical maps are boring. Notice how most of Halo's most popular maps have been asymmetrical? Even Blood Gulch hosted asymmetrical elements. I don't know what's going on with this whole new wave of maps (Bungie made, included), but it really bothers me. Why? Again...I think symmetry = suck. I'm not saying my map is all that amazing, but...I don't know. I was just looking through the threads, and noticed that every f***ing map is symmetrical, so decided to add this in. Yup.
First off I'm completely with you, Symmetric maps are so boring, you run all the way across the map just to find out you're at something you saw on the other side, and that it's just called "Blue Base" Because it's Blue, nothing else different from "Red Base". Back to the map. It's really rather cool. I have to give you that. The fact that you were a little cocky, although I think it was a joke, saying "This is PROBABLY the greatest map that you'll ever play" rather threw me more toward disliking this map. Particularly the wooden bridges look rather odd with the map, but I understand why you used them and I don't blame you. The OverShield and Active Camo placements are rather effective, though you're able to grab both in one go if you're enemy is going for the same one as you. Overall the map is rather quite pleasant to look at and has some nice gameplay, and that's why I give this map a 3/5. Keep it up! I'm looking forward to more from you in the future! -Flip
Hi there, thanks Flip! Haha, yeah, I was joking. I didn't really realize that might come off as me being genuinely cocky...i'm sort of a sarcastic person, and didn't really make the connection that it would sound different written out. The tone of it was meant to come off as sarcastically saying it's ridiculously good (basically because most people feel that way/say that about their map), but at the same time, getting people curious so that they'll actually download it/comment. Thanks though, I appreciate the criticism. =]
Oh, and just wondering, how do you resize images through imagebucket or whatever? To get rid of the yellow bar on the top?