Sandbox The Grounds

ShortKidPena · 08-25-2009

The Grounds

By, ShortkidPena

Overview:The Grounds is a medium sized asymmetrical map that can be used for almost any gametype. The map itself plays around one central building with basically two levels-the lower level and the roof. The building also has some sweet windows looking to the outer ring. Also, the map has an outer ring that is similar to the way Rats Nest has an outer ring. There is one centrally located ghost along with two mongeese, one on each side. There are two areas that i'll be talking about, the blue side and the red side. Also, located in the lower level of the building is the rocket launcher. The Ghost is easily overpowered by the Rocket Launcher and can also be jacked fairly easily by each team. Both sides take the same amount of time to get to the rocket. Along with the rocket, the only other power weapons are two shotguns and a sniper. The shotguns are located at each base next to the mongeese. There are multiple ways in and out of the main building, the roof and the ground. The roof there are two ramps that lead to the roof mainly accessible by the blue side. For the red side, on the other hand, there is a little bridge over the ring around the map from where you can jump to three columns sticking out of the side of the building. For the lower area, there is a bridge on the blue side that is made of fins that connects the ring surrounding the map to it. Also, beneath the red light there is a large entrance and where the ghost spawns is an open area to play. The top level also holds the overshield and the sniper. You must jump on the little blocks to grab it. Almost all gametypes work, but my favorite would have to be king of the hill. King of the Hill with like ten people gets really chaotic and fun. I also enjoy FFA and CTF a lot. The map is set up for everything though.

Weapon/Equipment list:
BR x a lot
Carbine x4
SMGx4
Rocket launcher x1
Shotgun x2
Sniper Rifle x1

bubble shield x1
power drain x1
regenerator x1
Grav lift x1

Overshields x1

Pictures:

Another overview, but from blue side

More of red side with the bridge and columns

The lower area of the building and the ghost

More of the Lower area and the rocket

A bridge over the outer ring to the building, showing that you can in fact do a loop. Also, the sweet windows

More of the loop

Overview of the upper area

Once more the Overview shot

Fruitbat7 · 08-25-2009

your forging skills look phenominal, but im not going to lie. this kind of map just isn't my cup of tea. And maybe its just me but it seems like this isn't the best map for a ghost or mongoose? other than that the map looks really good. i love maps that have those slit walls used as windows. good for sniping. what is that bridge in picture six made out of? i cant tell

Fiatluxmortem94 · 08-25-2009

This map looks excellent; the merging looks flawless, the design is interesting and the flow looks like it will be exciting. I have to ask about the weapons, though... the last picture there seems to be quite a lot of weapons + equipment. Is this just a high-traffic area, or is this uniform on the map?

Beside that one issue, I see nothing to complain about with this map. Excellent job!

Moxus · 08-26-2009

Incredible; Flawless architecture and merging, creative and original flow of both players and vehicles, and all tied up in the lofty bounds of the Sky Bubble. While there might be a little deficiency of cover in places, or compartmentalization of vehicles, I'm not worried. Overall:

I'm astounded.

-=Moxus=-

Mr P1B · 08-26-2009

Pena, yes I know how to pernounce it.
The map looks great.
Cleanly forged, awesome ideas on the interlocking. Hope to see more.

CaptnSTFU · 08-26-2009

This map looks really cool, i would have never thought to use the fin's as a bridge. I have to agree with the others though i don't know if this is the best map for a ghost and mongoose. But still its very clean and the geometry is amazing.

TeapotKing · 08-26-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fruitbat7

your forging skills look phenominal, but im not going to lie. this kind of map just isn't my cup of tea. And maybe its just me but it seems like this isn't the best map for a ghost or mongoose? other than that the map looks really good. i love maps that have those slit walls used as windows. good for sniping. what is that bridge in picture six made out of? i cant tell

the bridge Is 4 Fin pieces on their sides
Edit: sorry, didn't see that had allready been answered.

madz333 · 08-26-2009

AH, Wow.... I remember helping you with a ramp back in this map when it was just started. ANd I would have to say it came a long way! Like many i would question the ghost, but thats about it. Just a question, what gametypes would you reccomend for a 2v2 competitive match?

D4VY JON3S

Phenomenal · 2 Weeks Ago

Love the idea of an underground ghost attack. Also, not to mention the flawless merging and architecture. Loving you're forging style Pena. Keep up the excellent work!

Fatgezzer724 · 1 Week Ago

Looks great perfect merging, but is their one ghost or two?
Vehicle wise it looks like it would play similar to orbital when the ghost spawns asymetricly. Great map!