Hi, Iâ€™m new to these forums. I attempted to post my maps at Bungie.net for some criticism, but as Iâ€™m sure you can imagine, the B.net forums are sheer chaos. So I decided to come here to get opinions of people who actually know what theyâ€™re doing concerning Forge. So please, take a look at my maps and tell me how I can improve them, gameplay wise and/or aesthetically.

Because I have two levels that are the exact same concept but just different maps, Iâ€™ve decided to post both of them together in this thread for efficiency. If Iâ€™ve posted in the wrong format, I will gladly change it.

Powers Guardian
Created by Call Me Power

Supported Gametypes:
(Team) Slayer

Map Description
This map emphasizes grenades and equipment, not weapons. This map is different from most Forged maps you see, in that most Forged maps are filled with a lot of scenery, weapons, vehicles or warps to make the level crazy. This map has none of those things.

The only things on this level are grenades and equipment, with the exception of one Flamethrower that spawns in the middle of the central platform. If you look at the screenshots, the level looks quite bare, and to tell the truth, quite unexciting. But to be honest, while I spent a lot of time deciding what grenades and equipment should go where and for what reasons, the level wasnâ€™t made to look exciting; the gameplay was made to be exciting. You kind of have to play the map with several friends, and not by yourself, to get a good feel for the level.

Iâ€™m a casual gamer (only play for fun), but I consider this to be a competitive map, because you will often find yourself with eight grenades and a piece of equipment. This will help you practice switching between the appropriate grenade for a situation, and when to use a certain piece equipment, or when it is actually better to switch the piece of equipment you have for a different one because it is better suited for your situation.

You can set the starting weapon to whatever you want, but I prefer Assault Rifles (close range weapons work best). 2-8 players recommended. Iâ€™m sorry if the pictures donâ€™t do justice for my map, but as I said, there really isnâ€™t that much to see, just a lot to play :)

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Grenade placements on the level.

Deployable Shield vs Fire Grenade. Flamethrower spawns in the middle platform.

Lower Invisibility, Trip mine, Frag grenades

Overshield. Spike grenades and Flare can also be seen on tree stumps.

Approximate equipment placement; not to scale :) [circled items are on a different level than surrounding items]

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Download Powers Guardian
Download Nades nâ€™ Equip

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Powers Pit
Created by Call Me Power

Supported Gametypes:
(Team) Slayer

Map Description
This map is the same concept as Powers Guardian, but itâ€™s a variation of The Pit. Like Powers Guardian, this level was made to be very simple, yet very fun. All scenery and weapons have been removed, and all thatâ€™s available are grenades and equipment, as well as one custom power-up on each side of the map. Each custom power-up will give you a 15 second boost of invincibility and speed. As in Powers Guardian, there is also one power weapon on Powers Pit (a turret); it spawns where invisibility is in a default version of The Pit.

The two sides of the map are symmetrical in terms of grenade and equipment placement. However, the type of grenade differs on each side. Frag grenades are on the side of the map were Warthogs spawn outside of the fence; the opposite side has plasma grenades. Spike grenades are along the raised middle part of the map. Incendiary grenades spawn on ramps leading to the sword room, as well as the tunnel under sword room (no sword on my level). There will be pictures explaining all of this incase Iâ€™ve confused you :)

This is also a competitive map, like Powers Guardian, and will help you become better with multiple grenade use and equipment use. Starting weapons are Assault Rifles (as other weapons, such as the Battle Rifle, tend to discourage close combat where grenades and equipment are used), though you can change it if you prefer a different starting weapon. 4-10 players recommended.

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Grenade placements on map.

Got the overshield from default Rocket spawn. Notice the turret and spike grenades.

Going for the custom power-up.

Power Drainer and Invisibility spawn here in sword room. I was steel colored because I had the custom power-up.

Approximate equipment placement; again, not to scale [makes the level look a lot more full than it really is].

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Well, thereâ€™re both of my maps. And please leave feedback concerning the good and/or bad things in my maps. I would greatly appreciate it!

Download Powers Pit
Download Nades nâ€™ Equip (same as from Powers Guardian)