Sandbox Unforgiven

Discussion in 'Halo 3 Competitive Maps' started by centurionomegai, May 6, 2009.

  1. centurionomegai

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    Unforgiven 3.0
    Tombstone / Hang 'Em High Remake

    My goal for this map was to capture the gameplay essence of Tombstone as well as Hang 'Em High. Matching the level block for block, shape for shape was never my goal. This map plays the most like the original two while importantly being updated for Halo 3 gameplay. If you're worried that means I changed the map's look like others, don't. You'll feel at home your very first spawn. Sniper, Rockets, Shotguns, Bruteshots, grenades, some BRs and Needlers all share locations with Tombstone. Carbines and other BRs are placed to be apparent at spawn and balance gameplay. Other weapons have been added, moved, or removed to offer a diverse option of strategies.

    4-12 players suggested

    Gametype Breakdown:

    Suggested:
    Team Slayer BRs
    1 Flag
    Territories
    Land Grab
    Team King
    1 Bomb

    Supported (All Tested and Working):
    Team BRs 2v2, 4v4, 5v5
    Team Slayer 2v2v2v2, 4v4, 5v5, 6v6
    One Flag 2v2, 4v4, 5v5
    Territories 4v4, 5v5
    Land Grab 4v4, 5v5
    Team King 2v2, 4v4, 5v5
    VIP 4v4, 5v5
    One-sided VIP 5v5
    One Bomb 4v4 (challenging, but still can be a lot of fun)

    Do Not Play Well:
    FFA Oddball
    Team Ball 2v2 (Opinions on this are very polarized)
    Multi-bomb (Any #)
    Multi-flag (Any #)
    Neutral Bomb (Any #)

    Currently Untested:
    One Bomb 5v5
    One-sided VIP 4v4
    Slayer
    Slayer BRs
    Juggernaut
    Crazy King
    Mosh Pit
    Infection variants (Spawns placed)
    SWAT variants (only minor, non-exhaustive tests done)


    Weapons/Equipment on Map: (all spawn at start)

    1 Sniper Rifle 2clips @150sec 1MAX
    1 Rocket Launcher 1clip @180sec 1MAX
    1 Energy Sword @150sec 1MAX
    2 Brute Shot 2clip @90sec 3MAX
    2 Shotgun 2clip @90sec 2MAX
    1 Mauler 1clip @60sec 1MAX
    8 Battle Rifles 2clip @10sec 12MAX
    2 Carbine 2clip @10sec 2MAX
    2 Needler 2clip @90sec 3MAX
    2 SMG 2clip @30sec 2MAX
    2 Plasma Rifle @30sec 2MAX
    8 Plasma Grenades @30sec 20MAX
    6 Frag Grenades @10sec 6MAX
    1 Overshield @180sec
    1 Regenerator @120sec 2MAX
    1 Bubble Shield @120sec 2MAX
    1 Energy Drain @120sec 1MAX

    Screenshots:

    Aerial 1
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    Red Base Level
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    Blue Base
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    Lower Catwalks
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    Upper Catwalks
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    'Cloak' Ramps
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    The Pit
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    Command Center
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    Inside Red
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    Lift Ramp
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    Covered Ramp & Overshield
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    Corner Walkway
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    Action Shot - Flag to be Scored
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    Rendered Walkthrough of v3.0

    Gameplay Video Provided by "SASQW4TCH"
    YouTube - Unforgiven 1.995 :: tombstone/ hang em high remake

    I've been working on this map a lot. I'm pretty happy about how far it's come and how everyone seems to like it so far. I have had some really great, critical feedback which is why the map is as good as it is. With that said, I'm still open to constructive feedback.

    Most Noticeable Changes Made from Original Maps to Improve Halo 3 Gameplay:
    -Red base overshield deleted -imbalance
    -One less level on Red base -imbalance
    -Angle on red base -budgetary/space
    -Pit in floor under Corner Catwalk. -added cover, and reduces monotony of ground level.
    -Added a set of Plasma Rifle / SMG at each base
    -Equipment Added
    --Bubble & Regenerator added improve survivability on upper catwalks
    --Power drain added to counter trench overshield


    Dedicated Testers (Alphabetically):
    CaLi C0NZALEZ (formerly Raiden213)
    jaw boogie v2 -Mr. kick in the pants.
    SASQW4TCH
    SP Dark Killer -Chief Gameplay Advisor
    TRA1NVVR3CK / TRAINWR3CK
    T1S3L

    PM me or preferably "jaw boogie v2" if you would like to help test, or just play!
     
    #1 centurionomegai, May 6, 2009
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  2. Pixie Dust

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    how do we know if its good if you only have one picture. i will sownload i guess (didnt want too) and give you better feed back but from what i see the trech looks way to big for the size you scaled it down but i dont know yet for sure.
     
  3. centurionomegai

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    There are half a dozen pictures linked to the map download, as well as two videos. I'll add more here though. This is my first post after all...
     
  4. Rifte

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    If you want more people to dl, you will need more pics, regardless if they are on your linked on your map.

    Simply use,Halo Screen Shots
    Enter your gamertag, and it'll get you a list of your latest pics. Gameplay wise, it looks very interesting, the high pillars and the numerous levels look fun to play on.
     
  5. Trigg

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    Wow! You need a lot more screenshots, this is awesome!

    I didn't realize this was a hang'em'high remake, but when I downloaded it and ran through it, its awesome!!!

    I'm amazed you were able to make a true remake with the trench in the middle.

    I'll edit my post when I have a game or two under my belt and I can rate the game play, but on a first run through, it looks beautiful! GJ.

    Edit:

    Whooo its a little more cramped, but it plays beautifully on my H1 gametype (3 shot kill with the BR, 110% Move speed). We played 4v4 on it and it was awesome, good job.
     
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  6. megathumbs

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    so you are saying that a maps goodness depends on the pictures, You are stupid. Well i think it is a reasonable remake. The upper platforms could be a bit bigger, I had more trouble than nescissary walking on them, and the depth of the ditch is fine, you can still jump out. Overall nice.
     
  7. centurionomegai

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    Okay more pictures posted now. Is that enough or should I put up more?
     
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  8. Pixie Dust

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    how about you read my whole post before you quote taking crap kid. i said HOW do we know its good if you only have one picture. HOW DO WE KNOW i never aid it was bad i never said anything besides HOW DO WE KNOW. so please get off my jock till you can actually read. =D

    And you double posted. =) http://www.forgehub.com/forum/announcements/30-read-before-posting.html
    check the forum rules. =)
     
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  9. headlessbarbie

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    So goddamn ironic that you double posted while calling someone out on double posting. =)

    Such a goddamn hypocrite, it's laughable.
     
  10. centurionomegai

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    Title? I don't need no stinkin' title.

    Now that's setting a great example for the new kid.... oh wait... probably not. Let's all get along now!
     
  11. Pixie Dust

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    thats not double posting. lol thats called hiting the enter key, yeah i know its weird. =)
     
  12. 2uix

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    pixiedust seems so angry. i guess thats what happens when you spend countless hours building a remake that doesn't play anything like the original. and the doublepost... absolutely hilarious

    as for the hang 'em high remake, it looks good, although i'm anticipating a very bumpy ground level. obviously the best part about your map is that you included the trench, which most people seem to have forgotten about. making the trench, however, has certainly cut into your budgets, and the rest of the map is less ornate than it could otherwise be.

    it's hard to decide what's more important in these remakes: the inclusion of the trench or scaled accuracy.
     
  13. aMoeba

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    You didn't give me any credit... sadfaic

    Anyway its nice to see this map somewhat finished although improvements such as walkway smoothness can be dealt with for the time being. You've got yourself a pretty spot on map.
     
  14. FinalEndeavor

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    looks like a good map!! ill download and will play some games on it over the weekend!
     
  15. centurionomegai

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    That's because I ended up not using the changes you made. The changes by the the command center ramp lead to a giant hole underneath, and I couldn't fix the cracks by the cloak ramps, so I just kept with what I had. Then I figured out how to make those cloak ramps smooth similar but different to yours. Your attempt was appreciated, but I never published it and the subsequent versions in my fileshare indicate that. I should have messaged you about that. Sorry for the confusion Amoeba.
     
    #15 centurionomegai, May 7, 2009
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  16. Decadence Night

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    I like that you were able to include the trench, but that's the only thing I like about this map. The bases look good, but they barely even resemble the bases in the original map. It's understandable though, because of the number of objects it took for you to raise the floor up. It's clear that you were forced to make some compromises.

    There are other things on this map that I don't like that I can't judge very well because they might be Tombstone elements, and I never played that map.

    It's a good map, but the huge differences in scale all over the place and the variations of the ramps on the bases are both too much for me. IMO, those two things are much more important to this map than the trench.

    I wouldn't call this a remake, but a spiritual successor.

    One last minor note. In the hallway on the left side of red base, you have some coincidental geometry with your interlocking. Fix that and the flickering will stop.

    nobody who's remade this map forgot about the trench. It's just impossible to get the bases to look and feel right, and have the trench. There are not enough objects
     
  17. centurionomegai

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    Well it is intended to be more of a Tombstone remake than a Hang 'Em High remake. So to judge it against just Hang 'Em High without ever playing Tombstone, is viewing it without the proper reference.
     
  18. X taco king X

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    Erg I understand how amazing this map is, but honestly Ive seen about 5 remakes in the past week. This one doesnt pull up to the standards of some of the other 50 remakes...

    arg 3/5
     
  19. Spirit798

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    I can't believe you went through all the trouble of making the floor just for the trench!
    The only Hang 'em High remake I've seen that does that. Well done.
     
  20. Decadence Night

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    Then I'd like it to be called a Tombstone remake. Not Hang 'em High / Tombstone. Because the maps do have major differences.
     

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