Wednesday, 6 July 2011

Habeas Corpus

Habeas Corpus is the first completely serious map I have developed. It is a symmetrical map designed for symmetrical CTF and Assault.  6-10 players.
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Habeas Corpus is map is fully enclosed from Forge World. The goal of this map was to provide an equal balance of Gameplay, Aesthetics and Performance, I believe I have reached this. All the play-test sessions have gone well, and I've received a lot of positive feedback. Unfortunately, this map did not make it in time for submission to Community Cartographers for Bungie's final update this July, however my hopes are high for 343 in picking up the CC system.

Back onto the map, Habeas Corpus is geometrically symmetrical, but aesthetics and lights are used to determine which side of the map you are on. From the screenshots, you will notice it is quite distinct, and people haven't complained about getting lost after their first game. I have updated this map 10 times, utilizing feedback given from everyone.  I am very proud of the result.

It is set up for Oddball, Assault, KoTH, Slayer, Bro Slayer, Stockpile, Speedpile, Speedflag and Head-Hunter.
I find the most enjoying / suited gametypes are Neutral bomb assault, Multiflag CTF and the new '3 flag'
The map features a round raised center, which complements gameplay as the highest point on the map is the center,which in turn complements the 'push/pull' gameplay for objective.



Without further ado, screenshots!



Overview

Blue Base

Red Base


Red Base 2

Red Hall




Top Mid
Bottom Mid
Things to note about the screenshots shown here:
In V2.0 (current):
  • Mongeese are no more, they were removed after addition of cover made them not suit the map
  • Rockets no longer spawn in the tunnel as shown in the screenshot, they spawn top-mid
  • Minor aesthetics have been changed, to improve peformance


Current Weapon Spawns:
4x DMR @ 60s. 2 spare clips / 1 spare clip for neutrals
2x NR @ 60s.1 spare clip
2x PP @ 120s.
1x Rocket Launcher @ 160. 0 spare clips
1x Grenade Launcher @ 150. 5 spare clips
1x Energy Sword @ 170s.
2x Needler @ 100s. 1 spare clip
2x Mongoose @ 80s.
2x Plasma Repeater @ 60s
6x Plasma Grenade @ 45s
6x Frag Grenade @ 45s
2x Spiker @ 60s. 1 spare clip
  • No Powerups or Armour Abilities on map. (Excluding 4x Health packs @ 45 seconds)



Performance: No Z-Fighting, frame-rate drops, dumps or bumps!
Split-screen:  Solid!


HD Gameplay and Analysis: (Thanks to GeneralWombat343 for this also!)



Video Flythrough: (Thanks to GeneralWombat343 for this!)






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