IZ9 Courtyard V2

I think I made enough revisions to this map to call it a "V2".

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June 2 2009 Update
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Added second receiver teleporter to top of center tower.

I think this will help on oddball games where people tend to camp and take advantage of areas of a map that are a little harder to reach.
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June 1 2009 Update
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The new version is available here: IZ9 Courtyard

I revamped some of the KOTH hills, spawns, and turned 2 of the 3 teleporters to gravlifts.

I just got some new play tests done and loaded onto YouTube. I think videos are the best way to view a map other than downloading it yourself so here they are:

IZ9 Courtyard - Sword Ballet (I added a song to this one just for grins, the others have in-game audio)
YouTube - IZ9 Courtyard - Sword Ballet

IZ9 Courtyard - Capture The Flag
YouTube - IZ9 Courtyard - Capture The Flag

IZ9 Courtyard - Team KOTH
YouTube - IZ9 Courtyard - Team KOTH

IZ9 Courtyard - Oddball FFA
YouTube - IZ9 Courtyard - Oddball FFA

IZ9 Courtyard - Team Slayer BRs
YouTube - IZ9 Courtyard - Team Slayer BRs

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Original post:
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I just posted this map to Atlas, thought I would post it here too:

Map Title:
IZ9 Courtyard

Map Description (As seen in map browser):
IZ9 Courtyard, celebrate your special day at Area IZ9's most sought after wedding venue! 6-12 players

Screenshot(s):
http://haloscreenshots.net/gallery/D2280CEACA1BA9147D4C05DB52ADB477/

http://haloscreenshots.net/gallery/BF6FF6517106AAE5CEBC4565CBF4B468/

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By oltranzista at 2009-05-20

By oltranzista at 2009-05-20

http://haloscreenshots.net/gallery/28B708635D515F61633F047B3483C3E9/

By oltranzista at 2009-05-20

http://haloscreenshots.net/gallery/539B9259CC802257EA8D0E0183FF63EA/

http://haloscreenshots.net/gallery/D8E3AB03DEA0611D4EA8E7141D080D1D/

Showstoppers:
No

About Your Map
1. Write a brief, one paragraph "elevator pitch" for the map. Include primary features of the map, weapon load-out, whatever you think will "sell" the map.

primary features
The main focus of this map was to include multi-level action along with close and medium range combat.

I also worked hard on the aesthetics of the map. I tried to make the architecture believable, so I searched the internet for ancient temples and ruins for inspiration.

weapon load-out
Weapons
- Battle Rifle x 10
- Brute Shot x 4
- Covenant Carbine x 2
- Energy Sword x 1
- Needler x 2
- Plasma Rifle x 2
- Rocket Launcher x 2 (each only have 1 clip)
- Shotgun x 2
- Sniper Rifle x 2
- Spiker x 2

Equipment
- Frag Grenades x 4
- Plasma Grenades x 4

- Bubble Shield x 2
- Energy Drain x 2
- Regenerator x 2

2. Is your map symmetrical or asymmetrical?
Symmetrical

3. How many players best suit your map? Can it support players below or above your ideal player count?
8 Players, yes it can support more players. I haven't play tested with less than 7 players though.

4. Does your map have vehicles? What purpose do the vehicles serve? Can it sustain vehicles?
This map does not have vehicles. Although it wasn't designed with vehicles in mind it could probably sustain warthogs and smaller vehicles.

5. Does your map have teleporters? What purpose do the teleporters serve?
UPDATE: It now only has one teleporter that leads to the top level of the center tower. The other two that lead to the upper catwalks were replaced by gravlifts.

6. What standard gametypes (Slayer, CTF, Oddball, King, Assault, VIP, Juggernaut, Territories, Infection) are supported by your map? Which work best? Which gametypes are not supported, or do not work best?

What standard gametypes supported? All

Which work best? Slayer, CTF multi-flag, King. I also think Territories would work well but I haven't play tested it yet.

Which gametypes do not work best? I think Infection and VIP wouldn't be that great.

7. What non-standard gametypes (Swords, SWAT, Rocket Race, gametypes you have made specifically for your map) might you recommend for your map variant? Provide links if possible/applicable.
I think Rockets or Swords would work great.

Playtest films:
Team Slayer 5v5
Crazy KOTH 10 Player FFA
CTF Multi-Flag 5v5
Note: By mistake I placed the Attackers (blue team) spawn start and objectives at the red base and vice versa with the Defenders. This doesn't impact the gameplay and has since been fixed across all applicable gametypes.

Just for the heck of it film clip:
Rockets 7 Player FFA

Link to Map in File Share:
IZ9 Courtyard