Hey Forgehub Forums! I am pleased to say that I have completed my first Halo 3 MLG map. Now, seeing as it is my first, I know I have much to improve on and learn. I have worked very hard on this map for quite some time, and I really recommend you at least download it and check it out. I began forging when I discovered some of the popular maps out there, like Lockdown, Zenith, Onslaught, and Amplified. I have always had a strong interest in computer modeling and drafting, so creating this map was a lot of fun and I am sure to make more. I tried my best to make a map that was well-balanced, neat, and fun.

I began my concept using the foundry designer tool, and also made paper drawings for more detail. Once I had a rough sketch in mind, I set off to create my masterpiece. I worked hard through this whole map, making small adjustments and at one point deleting a whole section of the map because of bad geolocks. I am somewhat a perfectionist, so i had to make sure everything looked and played just right. There are a few rough spots, but I tried my best on my first map attempt.

Here are some facts on the map:

I used the full budget, and all 100 spawns.
I spent 80+ hours on the whole map, and around 20 to block off the not used sections of Foundry.
This map took over 760 new custom forge games, through all the Saves & Quits.
40 Items are geo-locked into the Foundry Map itself.
148 Different items are interlocked with another item.
I drew from inspiration of other maps, like the diagonal geolocked wall featured in the bases of Zenith.
I began the map on July 1, 2008 and completed it on October 15, 2008, a total of 107 days of work.
It was created by just myself, and it was shown only to few of my close friends before completion.
It features 4 BRs, 2 Carbines, 2 Plasma grenades, 4 Frag grenades, and 1 Mauler.

I will openly accept any constructive critisizm, and I would ask you all to go easy on me seeing as it's my first attempt at map-making. :] I have not run any test games on it, but if you do play it I would love to know your feedback. I also haven't made a Capture the Flag or Oddball version of it, so if you feel it is worth it to make them let me know.

Here is the link to Download:
MLG UPROAR

Here are some Pictures:

theCHICKSTER in MLG UPROAR.

Here is the top walkway with Mauler tunnel underneath.

Here is the back walkway above the map. Notice the "A" sign next to the fan. :]

Another picture of the back walkway with some of the center structure included.

Here we have the front corner of the map. Notice the geo-locked fence walls that were one of the most frustrating parts of the map. This section took around 15 hours.

This is the "B" base of the map. The other base i had to completely start over on because of poorly geo-locked boxes.

The "U" shape of the center structure was designed around the name Uproar.

A nice picture overlooking the whole map.

Once again I encourage you to download MLG UPROAR, this is not a sloppy, poorly put together map and I believe it deserves some attention. Thank you for checking out my map, and have fun!

theCHICKSTER