Faceoff Dowload Here--> Bungie.net : Halo 3 File Details This is the my first real attempt at making a map. I wasn't sure what kind of map I want to make at first, so I started with a layout very similar to Halo:CE's "Hang 'em High." So if you were a fan of that map, you should like this one too. There are plenty of similarities, but also enough differences so that this map cannot be considered a remake. To be honest, I havent played hang 'em high in over a year so any ideas i got from that map that i used for this one was based just on my memory so im not exactly sure how much of this map is the same as those and how much is different. I loved the gameplay from those maps though and my main goal when making this map was to capture as much of the gameplay from those maps and recreate with a few twists here and there. It took me a while to figure out all the spawning, but after I spent some tweaking it here and there, I think I got it just right. This map works best 4v4 slayer, I've tried 2v2 and 3v3, and its ok, but 4v4 is best. I've only played it with my friends so far and we've had a lot of fun with it. Like I said it's my first map and I know I don't use alot of techinical prowess, but everything fits together pretty cleanly. I didn't merge any objects like I've seen other people do, just becuase I don't know how to do that, but I think the map is still pretty good despite using pretty basic forging skills. Weapon List -Plenty of BR's -1xSniper -1xShotgun -1xSword -1xSpartan Laser -Assortment of Needlers, Spikers, SMG's, Maulers, etc. Pics So I hope you guys like this map. Like I said, its my first one, so if it sucks, feel free to let me know, thanks alot. Here's a link to download -->Bungie.net : Halo 3 File Details
First off, great job on the forging aspect. Some of it looks a little screwy, but I'm sure that it doesn't interfere at all. Now, I think you may have put to many power weapons. If you remember, the origional only had the Rawkets, Shawtgun, and the snaiper. Here you have a Spawrtan Lawsar, Sawrd, Shawtgun, and the snaiper. Also, because this version is more vertically compressed, due to a smaller space for the map; the weapons will work differently.
skillkill119...you're right, the open space was actually a problem tried a couple of different things to fix. At one point I had bunch of tube structures to provide cover, but they looked out of place. In the end I settled on just the random flat edge structures that are there now. In the few games I've played on it with my friends, they have worked alright, but obviously you don't want to spend too much time out in the middle or your gonna die sooner rather than later. Thats also wanna of the reasons I added so many different points of entry to each base, I wanted to proved players plenty of options for getting out of the middle when under fire. Mace...yea, i know about the power weapons, i originally didn't have the sword, but then added later to that one room becuase, well, im not really sure why, i just did, lol. So far it hasn't been much of a problem when ive played with my friends, but i might go back and remove the spartan laser, maybe replace it with a brute shot.
I really like the map layout. There is a bit too much open space in the center as stated but it probably works although a little more legit cover would do wonders. I like the idea of having multiple levels of height but there is too many power weapons. I would leave rockets and a sword/shotgun to help counteract eachother. Overall very nice. I would change on of the platforms near the camo spawn because its off and i'm sure gives you a bump while your running across it. Nice overall though.
It looks like a pain to try to move to the other side. "More cover" is cliched and boring. Instead use teleporters or mancannons to make faster movement across the map. I know its hard to do but don't use wedges to correct your walkways. take the time to do it right. The good note is that it was difficult for me to find bad notes. Considering this is your first map the precision and accuracy is incredible. Your map post is perfect which is rare for a first timer. You have skill with interlocking. Please make another, you are not great at forging but you have the potential to be great at forging.
AlexIsCoool, thanks for the comments. I do plan on making another map at some point, not sure when. I definitely want to try out some interlocking/object merging. I was reading about it in the forging 101 forums here and I might just go back and mess with it alittle on this map first, try and making everything smoother, so i can get the hang of it before trying to use for an entirely new map. I kind of just made this map on the fly, I think if I do another one I will plan it out a little more and definitely try interlocking. It sounds like it takes more time, but from all the maps I've looked at from other people who use interlocking, it will be worth it in the end. And it seems like I may have one too many power weapons on this map, lol. It looks the spartan laser has to go then.
"Remember the most important thing here though...this is your map and you can make it however the hell you want. When thinking of your next map, do what I do and think WWBFD?*" says former Green Bay QB Brett Favre. *What Would Brett Favre Do