7-10 Split
Intense Fortress Gameplay

Introduction:
7-10 Split is a map made in (of all places) Foundry. My first published map, it is actually a remake of a map that I made on a friend's 360 on a profile that was subsequently deleted. The central idea behind the map was to create a field of two opposing nigh impregnable fortresses in order to provide intensity of gameplay that is seldom seen. Its name comes from bowling, wherein a 7-10 split is the hardest shot to make.

Stockpile:
Both fortresses are stocked in remote locations only accessible through well-guarded portals, and each of these armories features 4 Shotguns, 4 Battle Rifles, 2 Magnums, 2 Maulers, 2 Sniper Rifles, 2 Sentinel Beams, 1 Gravity Hammer, 1 Rocket Launcher, and an assortment of special items. These rooms also house 3 Starting Points, 5 Respawn Points, and the goal/starting points for Assault and CTF gametypes. Outside the room, each base has 2 Propane Tanks rigged as "torpedoes," 2 Machine Gun Turrets, and 1 Needler and 1 Spartan Laser hidden within (granted, "hidden" in this case means "on top of stuff in a corner, but unless you're looking you probably won't find it").

Gameplay:
Each fortress also caters to a variety of gameplay styles: close-range, tight-knit corners and the claustrophobic feel of the armory provide a home for players who prefer such a style. Narrow hallways and cover in the space between fortresses give a place where mid-range fighters can enjoy themselves, and several points on each base act as effective sniping points for the midfield and lower sections of the opposite base.

History:
Having played the original map several times with friends, I have received nothing but compliments on its design and layout. Originally, it took me some 10 hours worth of forging to create, and was riddled with design flaws. After having spent a few months away from the concept, I have since learned several methods from browsing the forum (yes, I lurk, get over it), and have integrated them into the design. A few portions of the map feature interlocking scenery objects (the overhang on the attackers' base, the second-level catwalk on the defenders' base, and others), along with some advanced floating static items (specifically, the man-cannons preventing escape behind the portals in the armories). However, both techniques were used sparingly so as to maintain the original feel of the map. Neither embedded objects (half-in-the-floor, etc.) nor the budget glitch were used.

Variance:
The map has been set up for a variety of team game variants, including Assault, CTF, and Slayer. It is also suitable for Juggernaut, Infection, and Oddball variants, though no configuration has been set up for these types (too many objects placed on map already - if someone wants to fix that without removing items, I would be very appreciative). It has not been set up for Territories.

The Wall:
Perhaps one of the more notable features on the map is the central dividing wall, which floats at the second-story level over the midfield. It is not without purpose, and while some may see the need, I feel that it deserves explanation. As you may notice, the turrets are all on the bases' second levels, and I felt that enabling them to fire directly at one another would make for one-sided gameplay. As it stands, the wall serves to limit the range of the turrets to the midfield, which in turn makes the field that much wider and harder to transverse.

Screenshots:

Attackers' Base: Front View
Attackers' Base: Interior View
Defenders' Base: Front View
Defenders' Base: Interior View
The Midfield
Standard Stockpile: Shot 1
Standard Stockpile: Shot 2

Critiques, comments, and questions all welcome. Thanks. :)

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