Sandbox Lofty Towers

[marshie 333]

Lofty Towers is my first completed map. It's actually based loosely off two levels from the PS1 game Spryo the Dragon. The map is asymmetrical and was originally designed with FFA games in mind, but it works just as well, if not better, with team games. The layout consists of two sides, a red and blue side, connected by 2 center pieces. There are several different routes across the maps, including several 2-way mancannons.

In terms of balance, the red team has easier access to some power weapons like the turret, firebombs, and overshield, but the blue team can still reach them. Blue team's main advantage comes from the high ground of their base, the tower. The splazer was chosen in place of a sniper to give players more of a chance to run for cover. Although it is technically assymetrical, there are aspects that make it feel like a symetrical map as well.

Also, there are a few breakable spots and minor aesthetic issues, but due to the fact that I've reached the object limit, there isn't a whole lot I can do. Any feedback is appreciated and I'll try my best to fix any problems.

----NOTE----
MAKE SURE TO RUN THOUGH THE MANCANNONS

Weapons/Equipment/Power-ups

Battle Rifle x6 30 sec, 2 extra clips
Shotgun x1 120 sec, 0 clips
Brute Shot x2 60 sec, 2 clips
Needler x1 90 sec, 2 clips
Carbine x2 30 sec, 2 clips
Splazer x1 150 sec
Grav Hammer x1 120 sec
MG Turret x1 150 sec
Plasma Grenades x8 60 sec
Firebomb Grenades x2 60 sec
Regenerator x1 120 sec
Bubble Shield x1 120 sec
Overshield x1 180 sec

Gametypes
The biggest game I've played is 4 v 4, but I would recommend anything from 2 v 2, possibly all the way up to 8 v 8.
(AR or BR starts)
* = untested

FFA Slayer
FFA Oddball
FFA KOTH (Use a longer Hill move time)
Team Slayer
Snipers (FFA or Team)
Multi-Flag
1 Flag*
Assault
Territories
Juggernaut*
VIP*
Infection

I would also reccomend a shorter suicide penalty. Due to the lack of guardrails it's fairly easy to fall off, but with brute shots and a Grav hammer in the mix, you can use that to your own advantage.

Lofty Towers

Red Side

Blue Side

Center (Splazer)

Overshield/Fire nades

Layout

ACTION SHOTS

Drop in

Gunned down

Caught stealing

Flamed

And the notorious Recon shot

If you play any of the untested gametypes, let me know how they work. And if you get a good custom game going, I would really appreciate an invite (GT marshie 333), I didn't get to play on this map as much as I would have liked.

Thanks to everyone who tested
Thanks for checking out Lofty Towers

DOWNLOAD HERE
http://www.bungie.net/Online/Halo3UserContentDetails.aspx?h3fileid=90220906

[Pyremius]

All I can say is "WOW", this map looks amazing! I won't rate yet until I've tried it, but it's a definate download for me! Great job!

P.S. If I get a good custom game going, I'll try to remember to invite you!

EDIT: I played this map, and here's my review:

This map, has got to be my favorite map on sandbox, and I'm not just saying that!
4.75/5 Great job!

[cowboypickle23]

this is a crazy map. great job man. only question is how in the heckdid you not hit th OL or run out of money.

[The Stickmen]

This map is fantastic at first glance, especially considering this is your first. Its crazy with all the mancannons and no real symmetrical feel.....this looks like it could be a blast for FFA or team slayer. Im excited to play on this tonight and great job on the map. Your merging looks above par and the map just SCREAMS fun. Very excited to play on this.

Edit: After playing this I am really liking this for ANY type of casual game. There are a bunch of power weapons everywhere and complete diversity everywhere you turn. Insanely unique. And very well crafted at the same time. Even though I still don't know where I am or going after a few games on the map, I don't care and I love that. Not so good for serious competive games though. Super fun for small teams or large. Seriously nicely done. Lets see if they feature such a unique map. It deserves it.

[bahhop]

This map is amazing!! I love how it's so big and fun.

[Benzu13]

"First completed map"? How much hours did you spend practicing forging before you got this map in? This is better than any of my works on how you crafted it. Overall this concept is unique and original and must I say... THIS MAP IS HUGE. As geeky as Spyro sounds to some of the Halo buffs here, I'm pretty sure that most of them will agree that this is a pretty epic map. A surprising 5/5!

[VIBlackDragonIV]

I love how you got the idea from Spyro I love those first three games and it is totally random which is good these days.
The map is fairly large especially for one in the Skybubble. All the aesthetics are nice and its a bummer how you hit the OL.
Overall the map is solid good job on posting your map as well. Kudos
(Too bad you can't glide from tower to tower)

[marshie 333]

Thanks for the good feedback guys, I put a lot of hard work into this and I'm glad it shows. It's also nice to see some people recognize Spyro. It's dated, but it really is a great game. (With an amazing soundtrack.)

I'll be playing later tonight so feel free to message me and we can try to get some games going.

[anroma]

Holy cow. This map is a masterpiece. Someone should ask Bungie to make this to Halo:Reach. If you make more maps like this Bungie have to hire you to make maps for incoming Halo games. Actually this is better than most of the Halo 3's original maps.

[physcopirahna6]

LOL I loved Spyro I can see the resemblance between the too
Does it have any vehicles
Well any way I've downloaded it and going to fly round in a banshee to give the spyro experience back
Good forging love it 5/5