Wrong Route
Created by Rex Thunder

Supported Gametypes:
Team Slayer, Capture the Flag, Oddball, King of the Hill, Assault, Slayer

Ideally suited for 3-4 man teams

Equipment used:
1 Bubble shield
1 Overshield
1 Active camo
4 Plasma grenades
4 Frag grenades

Weapon placement:
6 Battle Rifles
2 Sniper Rifles (1 per base)
1 Spartan Laser
1 Rocket Launcher
1 Energy Sword
1 Shotgun
2 Machine Gun Turrets

Vehicles:
2 Mongoose (1 per base)

Map Description
This map started out with one idea- which then, like in writing, spawned a whole slew of ideas as i went. The result is a map that combines aspects of some of my favorites past maps, like Sidewinder and Hang'em High.
It's not symmetrical, instead having different styles on all four corners of the map. First of all, in opposite corners are the bases. The Blue Base is on the ground level, and has ample cover leading into it. Conversely, the Red Base is situated quite a bit higher in the opposite corner. There is an advantage in site line, but a few disadvantages in other places (to be discussed later).

Each base has 2 levels, the top one being semi open, but holding the flag spawn point, as well as a machine gun turret. Each base has sniper windows, and conveniently a sniper rifle situated just outside to the left. A mongoose is also outside of each base, and intended for team games, particularly Capture the Flag.
This is where the Blue Base has an advantage. The "long" route from one base to another is a long a narrow pathway with no railings and little cover. There is a tunnel at the midway juncture (corner) to hide out in and pick up a shotgun along the way however. When taking this path, you'll noticed that it leads directly into the Red base on high ground, allowing a clean swoop into Red base with the mongoose. The Blue Base however is just left of the same pathway, and therefore is not nearly as accessible via quick stop and go on the mongoose.

There is a middle ground between the bases with lots going on. A man cannon in the far left corner launches you into the crux of the center housing. There are multiple routes to take. Go left and you have a one way hallway with windows leading to an energy sword and invisibility. Go another way and you'll find a route to an underground man cannon that launches you high above the map on a sniper pad. Another way takes you down a narrow corridor with windows looking out on the back "long" route for which to spy or attach as opponents attempt to jump onto platforms. The 4th route takes you towards the blue base. One platform holds a rockets launcher- the others are more of a means to shortcutting the "long" route.
I think overall this map will end up being best for team games- as there are multiple strategies available to each team depending on your given base.

One thing I wanted to make sure of when making this map is that
A) It's not dominated by power weapons, but does include them. The battle rifle is still the predominant weapon, although with 2 sniper rifles- excellent snipers will have a field day.
B)Allow players to show off their jumping skills. There are MANY places to jump and short cut the map and key areas if you are a good leaper. The risk reward for making jumps will be a factor in certain games...
C) I really wanted each base to come with it's own strategy, so thinking changes on each side... and D) I really wanted to make a map that didn't fit the mold. Symmetrical maps are great and all, but I really tend to get bored with them after a while. This map may take a bit longer to learn, but there are so many intricacies to it, each game will be like a new exploration... at least for a while ;)

Overhead shot from above "higher" Red Base

View from behind "lower" Blue Base

The "long" route can also being a sneaky place to snipe from

A mongoose run into the red base meets a machine gun turret

This sniper post in the middle of the mpa provides a great view to each base AND the middle area.

A different view into middlegrounds from Blue base. ManCannon launch pad to the left.

What can I say, just a pretty sunset outside the Red Base.

View from back corner of "long" path

Sniper window in Red Base

View from behind that same sniper window

Jumping into the middle area after snagging the Spartan Laser

The middle underground room with a window to the sword room

Another wide view. That's me top left corner getting the Spartan laser.

A shot of a few routes to take underground- 3 directions (to the left as well).

I'm sure there is a room for improvement, so please don't hesitate to offer advice. I have made a lot of maps in the past, and always checked out forgehub- but never joined, until now. I have been amazed by some of the creations that you guys have come up with. Some of them blow me away and I've enjoyed playing on many of them. I always thought about joining, but never did for one reason or another. (one being that I know I'd probably spend THAT MUCH more time forging if I did). Additionally, this is the first map I have EVER merged objects together on. It makes a huge difference. However, due to the unexpected directions I ended up taking this map at times, there are a few alignments a tad off (from one far corner to another). I don't think it's very noticable during gameplay- but when looking simply to critque, I'm sure the "aesthetic" crowd might take note. ;)

Anyway- I decided to join last week because I had been working on this map for days and ran into a snag with the object limit. I had to go back and judicially make some changes, but I think it worked out okay. (I may need to do some additional spawn tweaking- but so far in my few small test games, no issues). I feel really good about the quality of this map and would appreciate any and all feedback. (I'm not the guy who will cry when you critique it). If anyone wants to play a few games on it to see how it plays- please feel free to add me and we'll run. I'll test out anyone else's map as well.

Thanks for taking the time to read this and an additional thanks in advance for comments. This is my first map posting on here as well- so please let me know if I left anything pertinent out.

Download Wrong Route (VERSION 3)