Sandbox Caustic Skies

Discussion in 'Halo 3 Casual Maps' started by Papaqueso, Jul 20, 2009.

  1. Papaqueso

    Papaqueso Ancient
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    Download Map

    For Use with Team Slayer, Any Flag or Assault Gametype
    8 to 16 players

    Description:
    The theme of this map is using the air, not the ground, to transport and ultimately achieve the objective. This map is focused on objective gameplay and is equipped with two symmetrical bases where players spawn. In order to get to the other base they must take to the skies . This map is great for larger parties where you can all hop a ride on the hornet to get to the objective. While it is possible to travel on foot, via teleporter and mancannon it is much more dangerous with all the aircraft and bullets flying around you
    Now Pictures: (Note only the blue base is shown. Both are exactly the same)

    Front of the Blue Base
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    Inside the Base
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    Ramp to Hornet Hanger
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    Teleporter to Middle and Laser
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    Land on the Roof for a sneaky entrance
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    The Hanger and Anti Air Turrets ( A Gauss Hog Spawns 90 sec in)
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    The Banshee Hanger (Must land on the top to access)
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    Sniper Tower (Must land on to access)
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    Center Hill (With mancannon to roof of each base)
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    Overview (Banshee tower not shown)
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    Action Shots:

    Duel
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    Hot on out tail
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    Leap of Faith
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    Not too close
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    Uh-Oh
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    Thats all of the Pictures now for the weapons list

    In each Base:
    2x BR
    1x Brute Shot
    1x Shotgun
    1x Missle Pod
    2x SMG
    1x Rocket Launcher
    2x Plasma Pistol
    2x Plasma Grenade
    2x Spike Grenade
    2x Machine Gun Turret (Limited Line of Sight)
    1x Hornet (90 sec respawn)
    1x Transport Hornet (60 sec respawn)
    1x Warthog
    1x Gauss Hog (90 sec respawn; not at start)

    Not In Bases:
    1x Laser
    1x Sniper Rifle
    1x Banshee
    1x Regenerator
    1x Bubble Shield
    1x Power Drain

    Hint: The best way to get to the other islands is to ride on the hornet and have a team mate take you. Use the hornets ability to hover to your advantage. If you pilot the hornet it is very difficult to land on the small islands without the hornet falling and you becoming stranded.

    This is my third map and I am open to constructive criticism on how to make the map better. I know some things are not interlocked so please do not comment that I need to interlock everystructure.Interlocking is used where necessary so please do not comment on that. Other ideas are appreciated.

    *Please note that the Link will bring you to a map called Acension. This IS THE SAME MAP just with a different name. An eleventh hour change was created because of the map from Halo 2 with the same name. I will fix this as soon as I have access to Xbox Live*
    Enjoy
     
  2. Ac3Snip3r

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    I ahve never seen anything like this map ( I mean that in a good way). Great theme for CTF and assault
     
  3. Papaqueso

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    Thanks I really wanted to create a fast paced game that utilizes something different than trying to run the flag and have it take forever. This way you only have one shot and if you get shot down the flag will respawn in the base
     
  4. MattKestrel

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    Aha, this reminds me a lot of one of my recent maps, Pneumonia? It's in my sig, and it's focused on air combat too, so be sure to check it out if that's your thing.

    I certainly like the CTF route you've taken with this, and everything looks pretty well refined. I mean the forging isn't perfect, but tbh that doesn't matter too much on an air combat map. I'll give this an 8/10.
     
  5. elondor

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    Well thought out, fun to play on, yet messy. this map could stand some merging, and if you'd like some help or a v.2 made, lemme know. GT: e10nd0r
     
  6. EliteSlayer

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    This looks like a good map and fun, with the right amount of people of course. If you make a v2 or changes to this map I would suggest(if you don't already have it because i didn't see these things in the pictures)...

    1) merge the sheild door in the third picture so the sides of it aren't sticking out
    2) add a spartan laser or rocket launcher in the middle of the map so you have to drop down to get it
    3) add an inmovable warthog guass to each base(ani-air weapon)

    Just suggestions and ideas of what you can do for a newer version. Great job with this map though, 4.3/5
     
  7. Goggles99

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    I like the idea of having an air map because you never see them and they are alot of fun, good job :D
     
  8. Papaqueso

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    @Elite Slayer
    1. I agree that the shield door should be in the wall and will fix that if i ever remake the map
    2. In the middle of the map on the island there is a spartan laser that spawns there and there is only one. Also there is a rocket launcher in each of the bases.
    3. A gauss warthog does spawn 90 seconds into the map right next to the regular warthog. The reason it doesnt start off there is for balance in the early stages but there is an immovable gauss hog.
    Thank you for your comments
     

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