Solace

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  1. Pyro UK

    Pyro UK Promethean

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    Solace

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    Since I'm new to Forgehub, I figured I would showcase one of my recent (and probably best) competitive maps!

    Anyways, this map is called Solace which is named after a James Bond movie (Quantum of Solace) because my stack of DVDs caught my eye while naming this map. Unfortunately there is no James Bond related content when it comes to playing this map.

    Solace is a Competitive map forged by Pyro UK and Waffles EU that is designed for 8+ players. It was first forged with an infantry only style but we decided that vehicles are the core of Big Team Battle gameplay and it would produce a more enjoyable playing experience with their inclusion.

    It plays really well on these gametypes:

    - Team Slayer
    - FFA
    - King of the Hill
    - Multi Flag
    - 3 Plots
    - Oddball

    My personal favourite is Oddball because it is different to most oddball suited maps due to the ball carrier being able to hop into the passenger seat of a vehicle and drive around the map in style! Don't worry! The vehicles are relatively easy to take down so it doesn't make "Wartballing" very powerful.

    Here is a list of weapons and vehicles on Solace:

    Weapons
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    Rocket Launcher x1 (1 spare clip)
    Sniper Rifle x2 (1 spare clip)
    Grenade Launcher (3 spare clips)
    DMR x4
    Needle Rifle x1
    Assault Rifle x2
    Plasma Pistol x1
    Machine Gun Turret x1

    Vehicles
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    Warthog x2
    Ghost x2
    Mongoose x2
    Revenant x1

    Want to take a look at Solace? Here are some screenshots that will hopefully give a good layout of the map:

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    The view of Solace from the loadout camera.

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    A view of red base and the ramp leading up to the upper level.

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    The back of red base with a view of their vehicles

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    Sniper rifle with the rocket launcher spawn in the distance.

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    A neutral Revenant spawns outside of the main structure.

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    A great angle of the middle of the map with a the Grenade Launcher lying underneath the Machine Gun Turret.​

    Still not impressed? Now for some action shots :)

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    A player escorts their flag carrier with a rocket launcher.​

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    A Machine Gunner chews up a revenant in the middle of the map.​

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    A "Wartballer" drives away from a chasing revenant.​

    So that's all folks!

    If you liked the look of this map please give it a download and post feedback below. I'm looking forward to hearing your opinions of our map!

    - Pyro UK and Waffles EU
     
  2. SpartanPeter

    SpartanPeter Around the Block

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    Awesome cone gate! Im seeing an great map here, i just love the middle of the map, the bridge being supported by railing beams. Also some usage from covenant shields, i dont see that alot, but they seem to fit in pretty well. It all looks forges pretty nicely.

    Only one.. ONE thing i cant understand is why are the sandbags upside down in the second picture? Wouldnt it make more sense if the sandbags are in front of the turret? But what more can i say? Great map thats what, keep it up and welcome to Forgehub!
     
  3. Pyro UK

    Pyro UK Promethean

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    We wanted the turret to have little cover. Plus there is a jumpup in the front of the turret for players with sprint etc..

    Thanks for your feedback :D
     
  4. HissingWings

    HissingWings Promethean
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    From what i can tel this map looks like a really fun map to play on. Some of the aesthetics are a little strange but the layout looks really well done. I'd give it a download but I can't get lobbies big enough to test my own 4v4 maps so I probably couldn't get a game on it.
     
  5. Pyro UK

    Pyro UK Promethean

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    Send me a request and I'll help test out your maps - Pyro BK
    Again thanks for the feedback :D
     

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