Authors:
ell3ment, Gunnergrunt

Map Name:
RidgeSide

Map Canvas:
Sandbox

Map Size:
Large

Player Count:
4-16

Supported Gametypes:
Asset V2

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Description:

Introduction/Brief History
Asset is a gametype with an idea that's gone through much change. It started off when I (rifte gifle) tried to introduce an ODST style of gameplay into Halo 3, using the map Protocol. It started off as an infection variant in which 3-4 people (ODST) would fight against wave after wave of covenant. ODST had 1000% damage resistance, starting weapons SMG and magnum. Didn't play as well as you'd expect it to. Shortly after, I changed it to VIP in an attempt to try a new approach towards this. At first, the VIP was a spartan, and although it seemed to play a bit better than the infection version, it just didn't seem right. Shortly after, a Vergil variant was introduced after a friend (16ExplodingCars) commented on how Protocol resembled much like one of the levels in Halo 3: ODST and how there should be a way to make the VIP Vergil. After much testing and gametype editing, I realized that this was the way to go. After the release of Protocol, I received multiple requests of making a sort of how-to-make guide because of the potential this gametype had.
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RidgeSide BackStory
For a long time I have had an idea for a map where your VIP is trapped in a room and your team would have to rescue him from his prison and escort him to escape. Naturally when I first discovered asset i fell in love with the idea of a game type very similar to what i had envisioned. Even though i loved asset i always felt like it had a few flaws with the attackers side and the length of the rounds due to the hornet. I started toying around with a design to prolong the hornet spawn to six minutes so you could better disperse the spawning times of some of the more powerfull attacker weapons, vehicles, and classes. After roughing out a very complex and exspensive version Gunnergrunt joined the game and came up with a simpler and more efficient way to produce the same result. Soon after, Gunnergrunts interests in forging an asset map grew and yet another co-forge project came into light. The rest of the story is lost in a whirl of forging and testing all culminating to the masterpiece that we like to call RidgeSide.

Map description:
RidgeSide is A map built around the idea of a truly perfect game of asset. Nestled into the side of the largest dune on the main floor of sandbox this five platform birdhouse looking structure is where you and your team with try and work together to defend your asset for six minutes. Throughout the round your team have to work together to defend all sides of your VIP while the attackers become stronger as the better weapons, classes, and vehicles become available to them. Even the most organized teams can fall prey to a good assault, so be sure to keep an extra eye open for assasins. Not only does RidgeSide capture the essence of a true game of asset, it also delivers a new a unique more balanced style of play that allows your team to organize a timed strategy rather than struggle unpredictably. Please take the time to play a few games and see just how different this map truly plays.

Defenders Weapons list:
4 - Battle Rifles
2 - Smg's
1 - Rockets: 0 clips, 120s
1 - Shotgun: 1 clip, 120s
1 - Spartan Laser: Never
1 - Sniper Rifle: 1 clip, 120s
1 - Missle Pod: 0 clips, 180s
1 - Turret: 120s
1 - Trip Mine - 150s
4 - Plasma Grenades: 2 - 45s, 2 - 60s

Attackers weapons list:
3 - Carbine: 2 clips, instant spawn
3 - Plasma Rifles: instant spawn
3 - Spikers: 2 clips, instant spawn
1 - Brute Shots: 1 clip, instant spawn
1 - Fuel Rod Gun: 90s, Does not spawn at start
2 - Spike Grenades: Instant Respawn
1 - Deployable Cover: 20s
1 - Regenerator: 60s
1 - Bubble Shield: 45s
1 - Power Drain: 90s, Does not spawn at start
1 - Flare: 60s

I could explain more but i would rather let the pictures explain it a little better.

Defenders Overview:

Attackers Overview:
The spawn room also is used to destroy the banshee at two minutes and the wraith at two and half minutes. At three minutes a wall spawns covering each wall slit allowing the vehicles to spawn at there correct times. The teleporter unblocks at four minutes allowing players to go get a vehicle.

Attackers respawn room:
The teleporters in the large doorway randomly lead to one of six recievers placed behind the various rock cover in front of the base. These teleporters serve as the attackers main route to battle and the choppers doorway out.

Class Spawn Rooms:
I use fusion coils to cover the single spawn point until the man cannon spawns and destroys the coils to unblock the spawn room. I have yet to see more than one chieftan in any round using this system.

Ok so by now I'm guessing you want to see action picS!

Preparing to drop

The best use of your asset

Avoid random gravity holes

Best defense is a good offense

Saving the laser for the big vehicles is always smart

Uh, just your VIP needs to make it guys.

Beware of ninjas

Proper turret use = win

Is he trying to throw it back?

Beware of fuel rod brutes

Come on guys!!?!?! Where is his backup!!

Assaulting from the low ground never works

West coast chopperz

I ran out of witty comments sooo.... yeah

A BIG big thanks to all of our many many many testers that endured through my many hours of required testing before i release any map.

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