Foundry Fragmentation

SpeedDemon · 08-07-2009

Fragmentation
Created by XxSpeedDemonxX

Supported Gametypes:
Team Slayer [6/12 Players]
Capture The Flag [8/12 Players]

Canvas:

FMGC

General Map Overview:

The general overview, minus the back hallways
Note: In the overview below the staircase on the right outpost [red 2] is missing, in the map this is NOT the same. I accidentally deleted the staircase before i took the screenshot on sketch-up, only to notice this error after the map was posted!!!

By mike91192 at 2009-08-07

Weapon List:
Battle Rifle x8 | 45 sec. | 2 clips
Assault Rifle x4 | 30 sec. | 2 clips
Covenant Carbine x3 | 45 sec. | 2 clips
Plasma Rifle x2 | 30 sec. | 0 clips
Plasma Pistol x2 | 90 sec. | 0 clips
Spiker x2 | 30 sec. | 2 clips
Mauler x2 | 45 sec. | 1 clip
Smg x2 | 30 sec. | 1 clip
Needler x2 | 120 sec. | 2 clips
Shotgun x1 | 120 sec. | 1 clip
Energy Sword x1 | 120 sec. | 0 clips
Brute Shot x1 | 120 sec. | 1 clip
Sniper Rifle x1 | 120 sec. | 2 clips

Equipment List:
Bubble Shield x2 | 90 sec.
Power Drain x1 | 90 sec.
Gravity Lift x1 | 90 sec.
Frag Grenades x4 | 10 sec.
Plasma Grenades x6 | 10 sec.

Map Description

Fragmentation:
Fragmentation is my first serious attempt at a competitive map on Halo 3. It first started with the idea of a large boxed off area in the center of foundry, but due to lack of forging ability I was unable to do so. At first I had made a line of double boxes [brute shot spawn] and two symmetrical outposts at the far corners of the map [Red/Blue 2.] Since i believe that this map has come to something great I decided to name it Fragmentation, after the clueless unconnected fragments that I had started with.

The Battle Ground:
The Battleground can be considered the centerpiece of the map. It was designed to focus on close quarters to medium range combat. In the center of this area one will find a square-like two story structure which contains an energy sword on the bottom floor. Surrounding this structure there is a large wrap-around catwalk that can be used to safely travel around the center structure and fire on unsuspecting enemies below. On the only enclosed section of the catwalk a brute-shot is accessible by means of any of the four staircases or the deployable grav-lift below.

Note: After finishing this area I realized that the center structure here is placed about 3 ft off center favoring the blue side of the map...Having a somewhat obsessive compulsive personality would cause an attempt to fix this to wreak havoc on my mind due to low supplies and an unlimited budget glitch active. So I have decided to leave it as is.

The Roadway:
Surrounding the square like battle grounds in the center of a map you will find a long stretch of "road" that is just large enough safely fit a warthog onto. Around the outer edges of this roadway there are many small outposts that overlook the road, including a sniper tunnel placed exactly halfway along the track. A gutsy sniper wouldn't think twice about using the top of this small tunnel as a sniper's hideout, accept the ONLY cover here is crafted by two Pallets suspended by receiver nodes.

The Bases:
This map contains two completely identical bases located in the original bases in the default foundry variant. Each team spawns inside the equipment rooms that contain windows to view the outside bases. After turning the corner one will notice two doors and a large shield door placed exactly in the center of the hallway before them. This allows players to view the action taking place within the room before them. This single "U" Shaped Hallway connects both bases allowing for intense close quarters combat. Just outside of each base there is double box merged with the grate below you. Just below you will find two merged single boxes, one open and one placed upside down on the right side. The open box contains a mongoose which can be used to quickly drive down the roadway.

Pictures: “The Road”

The Spawn Hive/Room

The Red Base

The Blue Base

Battle Rifle 1/Base Hallway

The Shotgun Wrap-Around

Battle Rifle 2/ “Blue One”

Battle Rifle 3/ “Blue Road”

Sniper Spawn

Battle Rifle 5/ “Red Two”

Pictures: The Battlegrounds

Brute Shot/Grav Lift Spawn

Spiker Spawn

Plasma Rifle Spawn

Center Structure

Sword Spawn

Thanks again to my testers!
FingerChamp
TerribleTank
Xx Q Button Xx
XHaydenxEvilDx

Download Fragmentation
Download MultiFrag CTF

Also if anyone happens to find an error or problem with my post, notify me immediately so i can fix the problem!!

Sorry everyone about the lack of action shots, but I hit the screenshot limit and am clueless on how to add a spoiler button xP

cowboypickle23 · 08-07-2009

looks like a very good cleanly forged map. i think the playablility might be a little bad just cause its close quarters with a shotty and sword. maybe take one out. other than that good map

Ursus · 08-08-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by cowboypickle23

looks like a very good cleanly forged map. i think the playablility might be a little bad just cause its close quarters with a shotty and sword. maybe take one out. other than that good map

Definitely agree with the clean forging, but I support the use of both shotty and sword. It helps to have both so that noone dominates with one. IE, without the Shotgun available to put him down, the sword would destroy. What are the respawn times and ammo counts? Perhaps have a long respawn time for each and less clips for the shotty?

It also seems to be a little overpopulated with weapons, but until I DL it, I can't say that is a bad thing.

HLG Lamebattles · 08-08-2009

Very clean map, seems fairly balanced and from the screenshots, very well merged. Somewhat reminds me of The Pit.

MLG · 08-08-2009

This map sort of reminds me off the pit too for some odd reason, it is greatly geomerged, and fantastic with gameplay and blending, They're no hiding spot/ "tricks" that I've found- yet, so good job, 4.5/5

SpeedDemon · 08-09-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ursus

Definitely agree with the clean forging, but I support the use of both shotty and sword. It helps to have both so that noone dominates with one. IE, without the Shotgun available to put him down, the sword would destroy. What are the respawn times and ammo counts? Perhaps have a long respawn time for each and less clips for the shotty?

It also seems to be a little overpopulated with weapons, but until I DL it, I can't say that is a bad thing.

Thanks! I just updated the post w/ a full weapon list. I used the spawn times from the Pit mostly

Quote:

Originally Posted by MLG

This map sort of reminds me off the pit too for some odd reason, it is greatly geomerged, and fantastic with gameplay and blending, They're no hiding spot/ "tricks" that I've found- yet, so good job, 4.5/5

Thanks for the positive feedback! (:

Im not sure why, but when the map was all finished and i just had to do weapon spawn times, i used the pit as a reference for standard spawn times. Strangely this was just a random pick..a very strange coincidence i guess. lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by HLG Lamebattles

Very clean map, seems fairly balanced and from the screenshots, very well merged. Somewhat reminds me of The Pit.

Thanks, i noticed that after reading your post just from the overview (:

Reklats · 09-10-2009

While I like some of the ideas used in this map I can't believe nobody has mentioned the shotgun curve I think it works in slayer but I'm pretty sure it breaks break the whole idea of taking the road during CTF. Maybe you should add a barrier in between during objective based game types.

SpeedDemon · 1 Week Ago

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reklats

While I like some of the ideas used in this map I can't believe nobody has mentioned the shotgun curve I think it works in slayer but I'm pretty sure it breaks break the whole idea of taking the road during CTF. Maybe you should add a barrier in between during objective based game types.

At first, I actually had it so that. After 3 minutes, Doors would spawn on both of the walls, thus blocking off the shotgun spawn.
Leaving access to ONLY the first 3 minutes of the match.
Maybe I should re-instate this

Grim 104 · 1 Week Ago

The map is quite amazing, and your game is so compatible with it. Downloading...NOW