Helix /

Helix by Dom says Oi

Download Original Version Here
Download Updated Covenant Weaponry Version Here
Download UNSC Weaponry Oriented Version Here

"This Forerunner structure build has been Industrialized by Human Technicians to ward radiation buildup. [6 - 8 FFA; 4 v 4 TEAM]"

Update: I've fixed up the few problems the map did have and added a Human Weaponry oriented version too - for kicks! Enjoy guys, I feel it's a lot better the way it is now, I thank I Sentinel I for all his outstanding review!

Overview:

he·lix
n. pl. he·lix·es or hel·i·ces
1. Mathematics A three-dimensional curve that lies on a cylinder or cone, so that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant.
2. A spiral form or structure.
3. Anatomy The folded rim of skin and cartilage around most of the outer ear.
4. Architecture A volute on a Corinthian or Ionic capital.

The bare simplistic definition that is still somewhat accurate being underlined, Helix is a thought that has once been thought in the minds of many a forger, yet has yet to have been built come today. The map is centered around a spiraling centerpiece reaching a jumping distance away from Foundry's height barrier. The Helix itself is made up of 16 fence walls spiraling around four bridges, allowing players to both anticipate enemy movement (or evade it) and even fire through the very floor you're walking on. An inward 'Cyclopean' wall circles the Helix, yet the map's barriers allow players to ride atop said wall via lift system to where a plasma turret is housed. There are two areas off to the side serving as both bases during Capture the Flag matches and to divert game play away from the single room alone, opening up the map with a much more airy feel. The map itself is very Forerunner-esque aesthetic wise, but this is mainly due to my use of shield doors to patch up a few wholes here and there where merging would have just been unnecessary; The Shield doors serve as grenade barriers and aesthetic touches. There is also a teleporter system that doubles as an aesthetic touch that will be explained with the picture of said system. The weapon system I used to create this map was done to make game play competitive yet vibrant and colorful, just to match with the theme of the map, so although you'll spawn with an Assault Rifle, the weapons you'll find are mainly Covenant, with the exception of a Flamethrower and a Sentinel Beam set to Symmetrical and Asymmetrical games respectively. I'll create a new MLG/Human oriented weapon set on this map if the demand is great enough, but let's just see how this turns out on it's own.

Variants supported: Team Slayer
FFA Slayer
Capture the Flag
Oddball
King of the Hill Weapon List:Plasma Rifle - 4
Carbine - 4
Needler - 2
Brute Shot - 2
Beam Rifle - 2
Fuel Rod Cannon - 2
Flamethrower - 1
Sentinel Beam - 1
Plasma Cannon - 2

Plasma Grenades - 8
Flame Grenades - 2
Gravity Lift - 2
Regenerator - 2
Overshield - 1
Video:
YouTube - Helix; by Dom says Oi
A thanks to BL00d Fir3 for help with that piece of awesome-sauce!

Pictures:
Helix (Ground view):

Lifts / Cyclopean Wall (Aerial view):

Cyclopean Wall (Side view):

"Base" entrances (Side view):

Base (Aerial view):

Base (Third Person view):

Action shots: Shooting through your footing:

The Helix, being made out of fence walls, is a much different addition to a map than what you would find in a map that is meant to promote hills, these slopes are completely diverse. You can see through them, you are able to fire through them, and I recommend you make good use of them as you move your way around the map.

Lift and Regenerator:

A common tactic you'll find desperate players using is quickly grabbing the Regenerator milling at the base of the ladder, shooting themselves to the top of the Cyclopean wall and regaining their shields before there pursuer can catch up! Be careful up here though, as you're often the target of many a grenade.

The tactical use of footing:

A simple look at three players and the many options they have of movement. There isn't much special going on here, but this photo makes for a good overview.

The teleporter system:

Underneath the primary entrance to each base lurks a teleporter which takes you to the entrance opposite of the base the teleporter you've just gone into was under. Confusing? Not as much as it sounds, it's fairly easy to understand through the use of pictures. Many a time a player will venture into this green mix to be followed by his pursuer;

Now what have we learned?
A big thanks to:

Bl00d Fir3 for capturing the video for me!
Tex and Chips for wonderful mic absent, distracting forge sessions!
To all the testers that helped build the map to what it is today!

Thank you Forgehub, please enjoy.

Download Original Version Here
Download Updated Covenant Weaponry Version Here
Download UNSC Weaponry Oriented Version Here