Top Shelf v1
Created by DrDoctor (gt - Filburt Turtle)

Supported Gametypes:
Slayer (3-5 player teams)
Multi-Flag
Oddball (1 ball)
King of the Hill (Stationary or moving hill)
Assault (multi-bomb, one bomb, or neutral)

Map Description
Forged in the Skybubble of Sandbox, this is a mirrored symmetrical map and leans the power weapons towards one side of the map (a larger more open playing area with multiple levels) and leans the goals (bases) to the other side (a more closed in, one-story affair).

The 'powerful' side of the map, away from the bases has two levels. In a way it reminds me of a large version of the BR tower on Lockout without the very bottom floor. here is a large 'window' between the two made of shield doors. I figured that having such a large play area, I would need to find a way to keep all those power weapons from mixing too sloppily so I opted for the doors. They may be removed in a later version if I get enough feedback for it. On the bottom you'll find a sword and on the top a rocket launcher. On your way up you'll also notice a Carbine, Needler, Power Drainer, Two Plasma Rifles and BR on each side. Clearly much of the gameplay was meant to take place here.

In between the bases on the opposite side of the map is a diamond containing a couple sticky's on each side. You'll also find one Active Camo power up. There is a walkway connecting this diamond and the sword room where you will find the overshield.

If I remember correctly (don't have the map pulled up right now) the weapons on the maps are as follows)

(4) SMG
(4) Spiker
(2) Mauler
(4) Carbine
(4) Battle Rifle
(2) Brute Shot
(2) Plasma Pistol
(2) Needlers
(1) Rocket Launcher
(1) Energy Sword

I couldn't find a good place for the sniper rifle. If you think you have an idea, let me know.

also...

(1) Overshield
(1) Active Camo
(2) Regenerator
(2) Power Drainer
(1) Bubble Shield

Top Shelf utilizes Frag, Plasma, and Spike Grenades.

Now some images to relieve the pain of being slammed with that wall of text.

Deep inside Blue base (Red is the same)

again

Entering Blue base from the Power Deck

Overview of the Power Deck's top and sides

Rocket Spawns on the top of the power deck. Note the shield door drop to the Sword spawn

Lower Level of the Power Deck (Sword spawn)

A nice view of the Diamond

Entering Red base from the Diamond

Each base has window with a view of... the other base's window...

This is the first map I've made that I thought might be worth putting up here on FH. So please, go a little easy on me. I've done a little less interlocking than I would like and I can definitely appreciate it's importance after finishing this map.

I had a little bit of trouble using double walls as a floor and am currently working to correct it. If anyone knows a way then please advise. However, in the short bit of real playtesting I was able to do I found that it was playable enough for a post here. Any and all feedback is appreciated. I fear I may have run into the OLN (though I did use the original items as much as possible).

I appreciate all constructive criticism. I welcome any criticism on how I've hosted the map as well. However, please read the comments of others. If someone points out an error in my post please do not repeat them unless you accompany it with a comment about the map as well. Thanks for taking a look and I'll update this thread as the map moves toward version 2!

Download 'Top Shelf v1' HERE
Download 'Quick to 3' HERE