UNSC Cargo Drop 6-16 players, All gametypes compatible.

by the whyher

Story
Recon reported intel on an unknown structure deep under the ice, UNSC quickly deployed a cargo drop and assessment. The Cargo Drop could have been attacked or hurried forcing such a sporadic scatter across the frozen ice..

The main objective in forging UNSC Cargo Drop was to create a simple asymmetric map for One Flag and other MM asymmetric gametypes using half of the known and familiar geometry of Avalanche. A main goal in the process was to use objects in forge as their true form, giving the map a believable lense. Still, If its more you desire, take a look at the dividing wall which cuts off half the default Avalanche. Using only forerunner objects, in an amazing feat, the wall blends seamless into the true geometry of Avalanche. The simplicity and familiarity of the geometry and forge objects means average players in Match Making can adjust quickly to the map and any gametype it may support. Despite being an asymmetric map, its versatile, working well with both symmetric and asymmetric gametypes. UNSC Cargo Drop is compatible with every default gametype but designed for One Flag and Territories particularly. Old geometry combined with new cover warm the freezing air with a plentiful supply of battle rifles, equipment and power-ups to give the player a new experience with a familiar feel.

UNSC Cargo Drop Designed with 4v4 in mind, but it also works very well with as low as 6 players, 3v3 and up to 16 players, 8v8. In symmetrical gametypes, the defender side ghost in the far back has been removed. Only the center ghost remains as a rush/control object. In asymmetric gametypes, the center ghost is still up for rush but actually is just a little closer to the attackers. The defenders have a ghost in the far back. If the attacking team takes the longer back way around via one way teleporter they can also use it for an added assault if its there. Ghosts are used to gain an edge in all game types. In both symmetric and asymmetric gametypes, all mongoose remain. Because of the maps size, A full load of mongoose make for faster transportation. There is a single one-way teleporter leading from the just in front of the default avalanche shotgun cave to the default avalanche laser spawn. This paths a safer one for attacking teams because it avoids the center of the map. It gives the attackers a way to get around the back side of the defenders. The down side is it takes longer.

Weapon loadout:
Battle Rifle x24 - 30s
Covenant Carbine x7 - 30s
Spartan Laser x1 - 90s
Rocket Launcher x2 (spare clips - 0) - 90s
Shotgun x2 (spare clips - 1) - 90s
SMG x4 - 20s
Needler x2 - 45s
Plasma Pistol x2 - 20s
Magnum x5 - 20s
Missile Pod x2 - 60s
Active Camo x2 - 90s
Overshield x2 (OS in attacker base - asymmetric only, OS under bridge - both) - 90s
Regenerator x2 - 60s
Power Drain x3 - 60s
Bubble Shield x2 - 60s
Grav Lift x2 (asymmetric only) - 60s
Frag Grenade x5 - 10s
Plasma Grenade x17 - 10s
Ghost x2 (Ghost in back defender side - asymmetric only, Ghost near middle - both) - 90s
Mongoose x8 - 30s

All standard gametypes are supported on UNSC Cargo Drop.
Creators’ suggestions include:
One Flag / Territories
One Bomb / King of the Hill
All gametypes can be played both with default weapon sets as well as with BR starts.

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The goal of the appearance of the map was to appear as simple as possible and focus around game play. If its looking like I didnt really do anything to most, then I did my job well. I didnt want the map to look forged in no way possible. I wanted to use only boxes and open boxes as what they are, shipping containers. I also wanted them to match the crates so I made them all green. I formed my theme around that.

The gameplay is hidden in the tailored simplicity. Its created for MM and for anyone to pick it up and be comfortable. If you know my work, you would know how particular I am about my forge and things being perfectly aligned and such.
Let the wall be the statement that theres real working going on in this map. You wouldnt know if I didnt tell you, but some of the boxes were aligned perfectly level if standing on flat ground, your eyes feel very comfortable with perfect perpendicular lines in all the uneven geometry of avalanche. The hard work IS there, Its meant for you to not notice.