Sandbox Decibel

is this a joke? how long does it take to walk to the other side of the map?5 seconds?

no a map is supposed to be more than 10 ft long. Nice try for your first map, the mancannon behind each base is pretty original, however where does it take you? it looks like they both shoot you off the map.

try again.

the middle of the map is the worst part. NO COVER....wtf i though tthis was a grifball map at first what kind of gameplay do you expect from this? if your expecting crappy gameplay then disregard what i said, you pulled it off, but if you want something competitive, try building off of this with another level for a sniper or something, (LOL not even...maybe a BR LOL)

try adding some cover in the middle section....because of how small this is, change everyones movement to 50%...that way the map is more balance LOL....nah im just playin....but hopefully other members can shed light about what is good with this map

 

wow dude, u really laid it into him didnt ya?

for a 1st map this is pretty cool. The bases are orginal and I can tell you have an aesthetic taste coming out.
The game play wouldn't be as good like the guy above said, but if you extend each side and add maybe a separate walkway that crosses the middle with a a center structure for cover. This will add to gameplay and add another demesion to the map.

some basics for maps:
change in elevation
unique structures
interlocking (if needed)
and a good test or two

 

Im a little curious about the bubble shield and gravity hammer, if you run for the hammer, you over power the bubble shield? How does/will it work....

 

i'm not going to be a **** like the other guy but i do have some criticism. first off, like everyone before me said, there's a lack of cover throughout the middle. maybe a nice eye pleasing center structure. Also, there is a lack of ways around the map witch creates a stand still. I'd put some kind of way around the side of the middle that is elevated. And the flag spawn looks like a pain to get to. Jumping from the fins to the platform could be some what tedious.

take a look at some of your favorite halo maps and find out what aspects of them make them play good and use those gameplay fetures to help inspire good map ideas. And happy forging.

oh yeah, how do you get on top of the tubes. is that what the man cannon does?

 

u have a good idea but the map is way to small and u said cover whould make it easy to get back with the flag.... so y don't u add just a little bit of cover in the center

 

i like the map its orginal alot of people like griftball and what not. so i bet alot of those people would love your map. i learnt something you see it aint about how the map look or is layed out its about where or not you enjoy your time playing on it. but you wont impress most people around here without really good desing. they only look at your pics and dont try it for them selfs. you know they actually might have some fun if they tryed it.

 

If you decide to update this map, or make another one, consider making alternate paths to each base or adding in height differences and cover. You might also like to try interlocking the mancannon in the ground so that just the "stream" is visible. It looks a lot better for mancannons aimed directly up.

You may notice that the floor is a bit uneven in some spots. That's because the arrow on the little blue orb on objects loses precision when facing directly sideways. That means every time you lay down a Wall or Double Wall after you save and quit it won't be even when you load the map again. Using huge blocks is great because it has the same area as a double wall, but the arrow faces directly up, making it easier for the game engine to quantize the data. You could also try using Double Blocks, because if the blue orb is facing up or pressed flat against the grid it will lose accuracy on the X and Y co-ordinates, but not the Z axis (which is what causes bumps).

 

It doesn't matter whether or not you place the walls down in the same round, they still become uneven after you save the changes. Also, sorry to disappoint you, I don't like this map. I don't understand what you were trying to get out of it. If a player was to take your concept, they would place two mancannons on foundry and interlock some double boxes. Im sorry but its the truth. We at Forgehub like unique maps and thought the gameplay might be good, it won't be great, of reach its full potential. Rethink maps, make them fresh and create intricate designs. Then you will get downloads. Or like in my case, show the game play in a video...

EDIT: I looked it over more and I can see you did put some time into this. Take the suggestion of adding cover or making mulitfloors. This looks to be your best option.

 

you should put some more cover on the middle of the playing field. good idea though