[ONeill117]

Obelisk
The forerunners who built this place of prayer left in a rush... but what they running from?
Map by ONeill117 and Sando365

EDIT: This map has now been requested for use in the PSL (Pro Swat League)!

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Description:
This map is a standardly small, semi-symmetrical, 2-base map in the sky bubble. I say semi-symmetrical as both sides of the map are not mirror images (like The Pit) but are exactly the same as you look at it; it has rotational symmetry (like Plurality). Not only this but the bases are slightly different in structure and size. This is set up primarily set up for small Team Slayer gametypes, especially doubles, but FFA can get awkward with regards to spawns. It is also set up for multiflag and assault (i think) and i mite edit for KoTH. Plays well with SWAT, Snipers and even MLG (with a tweaked weapon set). Very versatile for such a small map!

The game tends to start with a rush via one of three paths to the middle structure: the right path takes you out to sniper; the middle path, down to rockets; the left path to overshield (above rockets). After this initial rush, the prevailing team eithers tries to hold down mid (difficult) or drops back to hold their base. The bases are not only attacked via the three paths (two of which meet at the front of the base anyway) but there are two easy jumps on each bases for ease of access. All in all, gameplay is constantly moving as power weapons respawn and (as far as I know) the spawn points are placed well to limit/remove spawn killing.

Pictures

An overview from Red Side


An overview from Blue Side


Looking down on Mid (with overshield and rockets)


Overview of Red Side (EDIT: the gap in the middle has been fixed)


Overview of Blue Side (Snipers are located behind the slit wall on the left)


Top Red


Top Red (from behind)


Bottom Red (through shield door)


Bottom Red (from behind)


Top Blue (EDIT: blue light has been centrally aligned)


Top Blue (from behind)


Bottom Blue (including mancannon)


Bottom Blue (from behind)


Three of the 5 aesthetic structures around the map. These really add to the feel that you're not alone


EDIT: I have no photo of the tunnel section (where rockets is). Hopefully the third picture gives you the basic understanding of how that looks...

Weapons (number/spare clips/respawn rate)
BR x8, 2, 60
Carbine x2, 2, 45
Sniper x2, 1, 120
Rockets x1, 0, 150
AR x2, 2, 30
Brute Shot x1, 2, 60
Mauler x1, 0, 60
Plasma Pistol x1, n/a, 60
Plasma Rifle x2, n/a, 45
SMG x2, 2, 45

Equipment (number/respawn rate)
Plasma Grenade x8, 10 (20 for grenades in base to reduce SPAM)
Power Drainer x1, 90
Regenerator x1, 90
Bubble Shield x1, 90
Overshield x1, 180

While this may seem alot for a small map, playtesting shows it works very well and certain weapons certainly spice up gameplay (eg, Plasma Rifle/SMG combo on way into base)

I think that's everything, I will reply to your comments so please write something!!!

Love, ONeill117

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[CaptainSnowy]

Nice map, looks like some of the ones that bungie likes to add to the playlist. I'll probably end up downloading in like a day. The entirety of the map is well made and looks like something I'd play on for whem my friends and me just gata fight eachother. And i'm very jealous of you for this. I can only think of basses with roofs and defences and stuff never intrecate walkways or random cover and the like that makes maps good. Great work on it though 5/5

[jakob hunter]

this map looks very well made i like how \each one of the two bases looks different but is balanced to the other one. i personally like the looks of the blue one better from the pics. I have not played this map yet so i can not judge it one playability but i will and might get back on that but from the pics it appears to play well. On asthetics i give it a 5/5 great work and keep on forging

[ONeill117]

Originally Posted by CaptainSnowy

Nice map, looks like some of the ones that bungie likes to add to the playlist. I'll probably end up downloading in like a day. The entirety of the map is well made and looks like something I'd play on for whem my friends and me just gata fight eachother. And i'm very jealous of you for this. I can only think of basses with roofs and defences and stuff never intrecate walkways or random cover and the like that makes maps good. Great work on it though 5/5

haha wow, i didnt know this map would go down so well (in your opinion anyway!) yeah it is quite fast paced at times but can slow down to base-2-base combat. I had to be weary of spawn killing/holding out in the other teams base but there are 8 (i think) neutral spawn points in the maps middle, close to sniper, rocks, and overshield so it balances well. U've made me realise that this map plays similarly to Narrows, though different in style. Thanks for the comment. Btw, do you think its worth submitting it to ATLAS?

[CaptainSnowy]

Originally Posted by ONeill117

haha wow, i didnt know this map would go down so well (in your opinion anyway!) yeah it is quite fast paced at times but can slow down to base-2-base combat. I had to be weary of spawn killing/holding out in the other teams base but there are 8 (i think) neutral spawn points in the maps middle, close to sniper, rocks, and overshield so it balances well. U've made me realise that this map plays similarly to Narrows, though different in style. Thanks for the comment. Btw, do you think its worth submitting it to ATLAS?

I would, for many reasons.
First of which is have you looked at the favorites lately? At the very least if it doesn't make it to the playlist it'll make the fav's and get it some publicity. Second It would make a nice refreasher for stuff like rumble pit or Team Doubles, though slightly bigger than what they useally have in the playlist. And now that I think of it it looks like one of the maps I've played on Swat. There was something else but I can't remember what. But I'm definatly downloading it sometime soon, have too many maps that I still have to check out first.

[ONeill117]

Originally Posted by CaptainSnowy

I would, for many reasons.
First of which is have you looked at the favorites lately? At the very least if it doesn't make it to the playlist it'll make the fav's and get it some publicity. Second It would make a nice refreasher for stuff like rumble pit or Team Doubles, though slightly bigger than what they useally have in the playlist. And now that I think of it it looks like one of the maps I've played on Swat. There was something else but I can't remember what. But I'm definatly downloading it sometime soon, have too many maps that I still have to check out first.

thanks for the support man, yeah i forgot to mention that it is set up for multiflag (which works on doubles) and assault. i wasnt sure for KoTH... maybe one hill in each base, one bottom mid, one on each snipe(?) idk.
then it would be perfect set up for doubles you know?
i no what you mean about bungie fav's they've been getting worse and worse...! do you know how to go about to submitting to ATLAS or Bungie Favourite's?

also, could you comment on this map again once you've played on it or even playtest it with me if you want? GT: ONeill117
cheers man

[Snipez]

I love maps like this with different floors, big and with un-bordered pathways. This one looks epic! nice job, definate dl

[Benzu13]

Originally Posted by CaptainSnowy

Nice map, looks like some of the ones that bungie likes to add to the playlist. I'll probably end up downloading in like a day. The entirety of the map is well made and looks like something I'd play on for whem my friends and me just gata fight eachother. And i'm very jealous of you for this. I can only think of basses with roofs and defences and stuff never intrecate walkways or random cover and the like that makes maps good. Great work on it though 5/5

Welcome to Forgehub. You'll notice alot of maps here to you may seem "Bungie worthy". Also, alot of maps have bases with roofs and catwalks and cover, that comes with being a semi-good forger.

Now as to actually rating this map, I'd give it about a 6.5/10. Your crafting needs some work. Apparently you know what interlocking IS but not how to use it very efficiently. I recomment Forging 101. But also, learn how to use guide blocks because they're really effecting in forging. You should make a worthy V2 applying real forging methods. Until then.

[ONeill117]

Originally Posted by Benzu13

Now as to actually rating this map, I'd give it about a 6.5/10. Your crafting needs some work. Apparently you know what interlocking IS but not how to use it very efficiently. I recomment Forging 101. But also, learn how to use guide blocks because they're really effecting in forging. You should make a worthy V2 applying real forging methods. Until then.

ok, I would appreciate if you could point out WHERE the crafting needs some work? and WHERE you think I havent used guide blocks or interlocking efficiently? i will, of course most likely come back with a V2 so a vague comment such as yours, whilst appreciated, isn't very helpful. Also I do know how to forge so please dont 'recomment' Forging 101 about things that are 'effecting'!

I appreciate what your saying but I 'recomment' a dictionary and some evidence!
AM I RIGHT?

(lolz)

[Esposito 14]

Originally Posted by ONeill117

ok, I would appreciate if you could point out WHERE the crafting needs some work? and WHERE you think I havent used guide blocks or interlocking efficiently? i will, of course most likely come back with a V2 so a vague comment such as yours, whilst appreciated, isn't very helpful. Also I do know how to forge so please dont 'recomment' Forging 101 about things that are 'effecting'!

I appreciate what your saying but I 'recomment' a dictionary and some evidence!
AM I RIGHT?

(lolz)

haha lolz yeah u r rite.

wow u just keep the great maps coming don't you?! the positioning on this map works really well as you've got the perfect amount of time to get to the central structure for cover if you need it, and i like how you've got edges on so u can't fall off. im gonna go crazy and give this 5/5!

BTW i sent u a FR on xbox live so we can make that map together, accept?