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Caboos001
October 15th, 2010, 11:46 PM
After a good few weeks I have finally finished my Forgeworld map, “Stonehenge” an asymmetric map based in the two Forgeworld locations Montana and Alaska. The main focus of this map is big team objective games such as assault or CTF with a heavy teamwork undertone. The map has been split into two sections giving each team a large territory, both of which have their own inherent advantages and disadvantages.

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At the center of the map you will find a system of teleports jettisoning from the natural cliffs that separate the map into two halves. This adds an interesting game play mechanic. It forces either assaulting team to take an offensive against the enemy on foot with minimal vehicular support. In fact, the only friendly vehicle support the Blues or Reds can rely on is that of the falcon. This hopefully will force team communication and coordinative movement to reach the matches goal.

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Each base is set at an elevated level to allow both teams an optimal vantage point from which to defend their wide expanses of land. Although they are perched well above the battlefield this does not make them impenetrable. Either base has three points of entry, a grave lift, man cannon, or a hard beaten footpath leading to the side or rear of the base.

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Once inside Red or Blue Base you will find three main levels of combat; the first floor which offers the most cover from attacking forces but a limited view of the battlefield. A top floor, which gives a much larger field of view but with significantly less cover from attacking Falcons. And lastly the ground level where you will find two Warthogs and a Mongoose ready for base defense. For quick access to any of these levels each base is equipped with a teleporter system (largely inspired by the ones on Halo CE’s Death Island) set on the first floor, ready to safely and quickly shuttle you from point A to point B.

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Throughout the map you will find plenty of different cover points and weapons varying anywhere from the humble AR to the boom stick that is the sniper rifle; allowing for safe, stealthy movement, but not subtracting from the intensity of close to long range encounters.

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Well, there you have it, Stonehenge. Hopefully I can set up a play date to see how this thing works out soon. File share link and map specifics below.

Download:
http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=6670406&player=Recon%20V17

Supported game types:

Slayer
Team slayer
Capture the flag
Assault
King of the Hill
Territories

Vehicles:

Falcon
Rocket Warthog
Mongoose

Weapons:

AR
DMR
Magnum
Shotgun
Sniper Rifle
Grenade launcher
Rocket Launcher
Mounted Turret
Frag Grenades
Needle Rifle
Needler
Plasma Pistol
Plasma repeater
Concussion Rifle
Plasma Grenades

Special thanks to DarkHalo003, NotZac, and Ejburke for all the helpful advice in the Forge WIP thread.

NotZac
October 16th, 2010, 01:43 PM
This map turned out nice. Downloaded.

I was about to suggest the incorporation of Invasion Slayer, but it'd be pretty dull when the vehicles are limited to a specific side. Should be fun in BTB games though. I look forward to more maps.

DarkHalo003
October 16th, 2010, 09:25 PM
I'll definitely check it out when it downloads. I hope it has plenty of cover. :D

Warsaw
October 17th, 2010, 06:57 PM
I'm getting visions of Timberland and Danger Canyon...very cool, sir.

L0d3x
October 22nd, 2010, 06:10 AM
Like the forging isn't too bad, but I don't think the layout is straight-forward enough for an "average" team of randoms you'd encounter in matchmaking.
Ideally we should playtest this with alot of people to be sure, of course.