Lux

Great job guys, the map plays very well. The structure of the center is what makes this map play so balanced. Teleporters create fun, fast gameplay, and the weapon/pu setup keeps players moving. And there are definitely some unique aesthetics.

In the words of Seven, "lava is for blaks".

 

"Atmosphere. Feeling. These things can effect a player more than weapons and layout ever could." Rorak Kuroda

Thank you. It is extremely rare I see a map here that focuses so much on gameplay while still remembering to try to take the player somewhere else than blockworld #486. I see many of the similarities to sequence, a map I loved and one of the reasons I chose to start posting on FH. I feel a sense of duty to play this, as this is one of the few maps that has grasped the concept of what a very small map should be. As you said, you have more than just nice layout, weapons, and texturing. You guys gave this map a sense of place, something I feel a map isn't complete without.

 

Of these 3 maps you two have just posted, this is the only one I have seen personally, and I unfortunately didnt get a game on it. However the build of Lux is quite impressive, using pieces in ways I never thought of before. I cant say much on gameplay, but it seems promising and that's why Im going to download. I'll try to get back with more feedback but if I cant blame my internet.

Edit: by the way, the link to the gametype isnt working.

 

Doesn't the word Lux have something to do with the Sun and light? Its a bit ironic seeing as your map screenshots have a darkening FX on.

 

Iridescence 1v1
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Good job guys. Can't wait to get some games on these. We should definitely try an 8v8 here when nondual gets back.
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Lux comes from Lux Aeterna meaning Eternal light in Latin.

It was nice of you to comment on how hard they worked on this piece of art, though.


Anyways, I have played this map multiple times with you Rorak and I have to say, this is one map that really made me want to start forging 1v1 maps. The aesthetics are absolutely outstanding and the FX put the icing on the cake.

I love how you made movement around the map constant as the teleporters can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Knowing the map layout and where the teleporters lead were a huge factor in winning or losing.

I remember you showing me around the map as you pointed out the idea of movement you had for the map.

I have learned a lot from this map and you and Ace did a fantastic job on making this one very unique and enjoyable map to play on.

 

I'll go ahead and edit out that bottom link until I can fix it (Damn school and its website blocking). In the meantime, I'm pretty sure that the custom gametype link at the top of the post works fine. If not, let me know .

Seven is a poet and a prophet.

Thanks man. It feels good to get compliments from a guy that's always such a hard-ass on the forums. And I mean that in the most complimentary way possible.

I feel the exact same way. That sense of place is what Ace and I strive for - it's what has defined all of my newer projects. For someone to notice that just makes the payoff that much better. Thanks, man.

We'll have to get a game on here sometime. Although you might not want to play me, since I've memorized my own spawn system pretty well.

The aesthetic in the center of the map, with the water underneath the floor panels, seems as if it gives off light with the Purple Fx on. It's just an illusion, but it's there, and that is what partially inspired the name.

Oh yeah. 8v8. I can imagine my minimalistic spawn system working so well under those conditions. I don't even know if there are 16 spawns on the map..... >.>

Thanks man, that means a lot. I love to inspire other people, just as I love to be inspired, and to know that we succeeded in that just makes the time spent so much more worthwhile now.

 

I was always unsure about the effect but at least you added one without the effect; as if I couldn't remove it. This map has great flow and navigating this map can be a mess for the average noob which increases the skill gap. And it's nice to see a map inspired my all-time favorite forger. Yet another download from me (I downloaded the others).

 

I believe I am the only person in the world that is undefeated against Rorak in 1v1s not only on just this map, but every map. Stomping your face in with my foot of victory was a blast. Good work. The only gripe I have with this particular map is the occasional drop in frames, but other than that, solid work from Ace and Rorak. Keep it up.

 

Favorite 1v1 map by far. Whether that's from repeatedly playing it or just it being a good map, I don't know. Fantastic job, guys.

 

This map is good or someshit man.


I <3 Rorack. Definitely my favorite bro from the land down under. Or is that Australia? New Mexico, Australia, same ****.

Love the name, Love the side of the map I did and other pieces I laid... Everything else was stolen from my brain because the rest is just as nice and I wouldn't have it any other way.

poop.

 

This looks nice...

Ah what am I kidding looks bloody amazing! Great job guys. Too bad Im bored of reach otherwise I love to hit up a game with one of you two sometime to feel how awesome it is.

 

Thanks man, glad to see the support. Lux certainly isn't a friendly map to new players, but I hope that doesn't dissuade people from learning it and enjoying it. Again similar to Sequence, in that respect.

Pretty sure I got a running riot against you on your own map and gametype....

Yeah, there's frame-drop, but it was so minimal that we really couldn't be bothered to fix it. Thanks for all the testing and for the praise, especially considering that it's praise from THE BEST FORGER OF ALL TIME.

I can't even begin to imagine how many times we played this map. I think it's a good thing, then, that we can both still play it and enjoy it.

Yes, New Mexico = Australia. We have kangaroos and coral reefs and stuff.

You were probably the biggest help on this map while Ace was on vacation, can't thank you enough for that.

And I'm not sure how or why you developed this recent poop fetish, but I don't judge. Be a free spirit, man.

Do it anyways! I'd love to get a game in sometime. Hopefully, once CEA comes out, less people will be bored of Reach.

 

I hope I didn't miss this in the paragraphs in the OP (tl;dr), but I recall you referring to this map as your Mona Lisa. I couldn't agree more. It is sad that I never got to play on this wonderful display of craftsmanship. It truly is an inspiring design. The subtle water on bottom mid's floor is probably my favorite aesthetic aspect. Well done sirs.

 

Me and my roommate played all of these maps, and this one we found had some lag issues. Nothing game-breaking, but it was there for our splitscreen game. I really liked the aesthetics here, but the gameplay really shone. I feel like this map has a great layout and I had a lot of fun here, specially with the sniper battles that I had here.

 

After playing all three, Lux still stands as my favorite of the the pack. Lux is one of the best 2-4 player maps I know of, bordering right with sequence as my favorite. Here were some of the things I loved the most-

-Sneakiness: On some small maps you are required to move constantly around a certain flow to succeed, but Lux is large enough to avoid this and allows you to move around in a much more complex area. This also allows you to move around without sprinting if you really want, letting others give themselves away while you sneak through the teleports for a new angle.

-The teleports also added a whole new level of depth to the map, adding paths all around that link you to very key positions. The snipers were powerful, but just enough so, especially with the amount of cover down below. Finally, the look of the map made me feel as If I was in some kind of underground factory, especially one platform leading to a teleport that looked like a conveyor belt. Lux undoubtably meets and exceeds the criteria for a great map in Gameplay, Aesthetic value, and Atmosphere.

 

Having also played all three (with Shoe), I think it's time I gave my initial impressions on all of the maps. Each map had one key feature that stood out to me. I don't think I really have a favorite between them all yet.

What stood out to me most about Lux was it's aesthetics, having the coolest look of any map in the pack. The teleporters looked cool as did everything else, and the atmosphere made by combining the purple FX with all of the green objects was pretty cool. However, I can't say I was really a fan of the lava pit. It looked okay at best, and was a pain if you fell into somehow (which I did twice, mainly due to lag). I landed on the rocks around the pit with a feeling of "ooh, I can still get out!" which was quickly replaced by a respawn timer when I still died on a rock that was covered in a hardkill barrier. I also swear I got minor framerate drops from one area of the map, which I can't really describe. I can take a picture if need be. other than this though, Lux is a fantastic map. Gameplay was great, but the aesthetics were definitely my favorite.

 

I didn't really mention that in the OP, but I have said it before. When Lux was first finished, I considered it my Swan Song to halo, but after the buzz died down, I think I can do better. If you want to get some games on this before you leave halo completely, I'd be glad to grant that request.

I'm surprised that you didn't consider it game-breaking. This map is NOT designed with splitscreen in mind, considering its size and sheer amount of objects.

I'm very glad that you enjoyed the game regardless. Sniper battles have always been pretty intense, I can think of several memorable moments of sniper rifle debauchery myself.

That's a balance that I always loved about Lux; sprinting vs. not sprinting. In a scenario where both opponents have headsets, sprinting will instantly reveal your position, but thanks to the myriad of pathways in and out of every location, sprinting constantly can actually work as a tactic, just as not sprinting could work as well. And although Lux doesn't suit all types of players, I think that that balance helps accommodate a slightly wider range.

I'm also overjoyed that you loved the teleporters so much. Teleporters have such a negative stigma attached to them, so much so that some people abhor them without reason, no matter the use. But in my mind, and in the mind of others, teleporters add forms of flow that are unattainable otherwise. That was their goal on Lux, and I'm happy to see that you appreciated it.

The lava pit was our effort to make what would be a sandy floor into something that actually looked like a death pit. That was its only purpose. I've embraced its look, but I know exactly what you mean. If the floor right there wasn't so shallow, believe me, you would not have seen lava there.

I know exactly where you got framerate drops. There are two very specific Lines of Sight in which FR drops occur during battles, so minor that I found them to be trivial at best.

Thanks for the feedback, man. It's always appreciated.

 

ok, so, im fianlly going to confess my love with this map. This is one of the greatest maps that I have ever played on. Knowing that you two both made this dozens of times and got an outstanding outcome. Granted I get my ass kicked a lot, I really do enjoy this map. The framerate bugs me a little, but stuff happens. Proud of you both ♥