Exiled
Players: 6 - 12
Gametypes: Team Slayer, CTF, Assault
Canvas Map: Foundry
Creator: Zapzap09

Bungie.net link: Bungie.net : Halo 3 File Details

Here it is, Exiled. "This small facility may be empty of workers, but conflicts are definitely not scarce."

This is my second serious attempt at forging a map, and I have to say, I think it's a HUGE improvement over my first map, Grease. Where Grease fell short asthetically and gameplay-wise, Exiled cranks it up a couple of notches. It took me about 8 hours to construct and about half an hour to fix small tid-bits and recommendations from friends, so about 7 days, on and off. Before I go into an explanation of the map, I'd like you to download Exiled, and play on it with a couple of friends, even if you end up deleting it afterwards. Why? I want your suggestions and input on how to make a map more structured and fun. I don't care if you hated every second of it, I'd like to see some reviews on what I should to to improve, and what I did well. Also, thanks to all who gave suggestions and tips on how to be a better forger (A special thanks to RadiantRain). With that out of the way, on to the map!

Exiled is mainly built for the most popular gametypes, Slayer (Team Slayer, to be precise), Capture the Flag and Assault. However, I will be working on the other modes so that it can be enjoyed no matter what you want to play. I wouldn't play Free-For-All, if I were you, as when me and my friends tested the gametypes out, we found that only team gametypes were enjoyable. So play it however you want, but make sure that teams are enable for all gametypes. Team Slayer is always a fun one, so I won't go into detail about that, but I also find CTF really fun. The infiltration and escape of the enemy team's enclosed barracks is fun when you and your squad or partner is with you, trying to avoid death. Same goes for Assault, although when excess players play (5 or more for Assault, in Exiled), we found that players would either disarm or detonate the bomb way to easily, so take that in mind when you play. And now, for some pictures!

Here's the map overview. Yep, all that gave me one dollar left, without using infinite money glitches and such.

This is Team A's (Or the attacking team in CTF and Assault) turret. Warding off foes with plasma is the way to go.

In the little alley between the two main buildings (Well, two buildings connected at the top) rests a Rocket Launcher, ready to crush the hopes and dreams of passing enemies.

Here's the roof at the top of those buildings.

This small area seperates the two sections, and is where you will find tons of vehicular combat.

A Sentinal Beam is located in the open container from the last picture, and can effectively be used to stop attackers in a CTF or Assault match.

These two pictures show Ghost locations on opposite ends of Exiled, one at a tune-up station and the other located in a crash site. Don't worry, they're completely safe!

Erm, did I say safe? Whoops. I forgot about the piles and piles of Fusion coils that were at each location. Pardon my stupidity. Use these explosions as a way to destroy enemy Ghosts and passing players.

As you can see in this picture, shooting at players bellow you from the roof is a good tactic. Plenty of protection, and tons of vantage points. Aww, poor teal Spartan.

A Shotgun is hiding underneath that arch you see to the top right of this picture, and it can be used to get kills on unexpected players that pass by bellow you. Here's me about to kill that teal Spartan. Take that, evil-doer!

This is one of the entrances to the main building(s). The Shield door allows for Vehicles to stay out, but Grenades can be thrown in. And no, that wasn't laziness on my part. It's gameplay, GAMPLAY, I tell you! Although, on second note, it looks as if one of those boxes is turned the wrong way. Oops. That's laziness on my part.

Dual Weilding can be a huge part of the game, if you let it be. Just remember, however, that when you dual-weild the damage from each weapon is reduced, and you are unable to toss grenades.

Although you cannot tell from this picture, the Plasma Cannon is raised so that you can hide behind the barrier in the heat of battle. Detaching the turret will ruin this until it is spawned again, so be warned.

Although it is highly unlikely, you can survive the explosion from either of the two Ghost spawns. And as an added bonus, flying through the air and landing on foes is a great way for splatters!

Here's more details of some of the features on Exiled:

Weapons

Spikers x 4
Plasma Rifles x 2
SMG x 4
Maulers x 2
Sniper Rifle x 2
Sentinal Beam x 1
Rocket Launcher x 1
Shotgun x 1
Plasma Cannons x 2

Vehicles

Ghost x 2
Mongoose x 2

Equipment

Regenerator x 2
Trip Mine x 2

Tips and Techniques

-Sabotage is great for the Objective games. Destroying Ghosts, ripping off turrets, moving the Mongooses, you name it.
-Sticking together may be a bad idea, in some cases. A Ghost could easily get a double-kill if you are tight with a teammate, and the many explosions on this map can get both of you killed.
-Standing on the many perches on the rooves of buildings with a Shotgun can be an easy way to kill players running around bellow you.
-Remember that you can shoot through all of the fence walls on Exiled. That includes the fence box where the Snipers spawn.
-Dual Weilding, as I have said above, should not be used at all times.
-There are many different paths to take in Assault and Capture the Flag, so be organized as a team to stop opponents.

So, that's it. Please, remember to download and rate this map on either Forgehub or Bungie.net, so I can become a much better forger. Do not hesitate to point out things I did wrong or what I need to improve on, because all critisim is constructive, in my opinion. I hope you enjoyed playing on this map as much as I enjoyed making it.

-Zapzap09

"What now, Zapzap09? Teal shall reign victorious!!"