Siege Castle chronicles

Four variations on a single classic castle design:
Ultimate Siege 1 and 2 / Aerial Assault / Siege Castle Heavy

http://haloscreenshots.net/gallery/5EFAC497BCEB14CAB50F02103DD11E44/

Introduction notes:

After taking on all the feedback I received when I first posted this map in the casual map forum, I have totally revamped the map itself but kept the same ascetically pleasing look and feel of the castle itself.

All the map variations posted here are created for one bomb, one flag or team slayer. The attacker bases have been rebuilt from the ground up and the main castle has been updated to provide more opportunities for strategy.

I’d like to thank everyone for posting ideas which helped me improve the maps, in doing so I found myself creating four different game types based around the same idea. Each game type/map is designed BTB so ideally suited for ten or more players

The main changes which came from the original posting were adding additional entrances to the main castle and removing a lot of the heavy weapons. Providing more cover and creating a more secure attackers base dependant on game type. I deleted the original teleporter and built in two side entrances to the main castle. I also built in entrances to the outer wall enabling more options for strategy. In considering all these options I found myself creating four variations to my original idea. I would recommend a BR start

It was easier to thread them all under one post.
I hope you enjoy my siege castle chronicles

Map 1: Ultimate siege

http://haloscreenshots.net/gallery/A84F2180CE220CDF6DD61E85319D4EDE/ Aerial front view of castle

http://haloscreenshots.net/gallery/33901A413060CDC43AC8789C4863873F/ Side front view of bunkers

http://haloscreenshots.net/gallery/C63DDE41CB865E0736021F8CFEFADDC7/ Side view of castle

http://haloscreenshots.net/gallery/8A59D887D48512B60CDB85F92816E67B/ Inside the main castle

http://haloscreenshots.net/gallery/563ADDC28E56EA1F61D257D33865CA37/ Inside the main castle

Attacker’s Base
http://haloscreenshots.net/gallery/0701B45CCDE607D94F626A87383A031B/ Rear aerial view from Attacker base

http://haloscreenshots.net/gallery/F725E21D8D74661AB6E212ECD5AB4314/ Front view of attacker’s base
http://haloscreenshots.net/gallery/7CB3C0DD585E56BFE1E08682643087D6/ Side view of attacker base

http://haloscreenshots.net/gallery/8B5683B018CA01C3A4C1EDD21602D0E4/ Courtyard

This map was created for close quarter combat, using skill and guile to achieve your goals: Minimal vehicles for each team, less heavy weapons available.
With a squad battle match made feel this map is designed around tactics compared to overwhelming fire power.

The other main change to castle for this map is the defenders respawn locations. Removing most of the outer courtyard spawns and cover you will now respawn at the front of the castle either by the main entrance or at the bunkers outside the front gates of the castle itself. Both outer wall pedestrian entrances have also been opened up.

New attacker’s base which is now symmetrical in design
Three exits: one on each side and a main entrance.
Two main building set on two floors; both overlooking the castles outer courtyard providing some great sniper opportunities. This also provides good cross fire of the attackers enclosed courtyard.

Attacker’s vehicles and weapons:
Two warthogs (30 second respawn)
One set of rockets
One sniper
Several battle rifles
Brute shot
Shotgun
Plasma grenades

Defenders vehicles and weapons
Inside the main castle:
Two Gatling gun turrets front and back
One flame thrower
One set of rockets with one spare clip 30 seconds respawn
One sniper two clips 60 second respawn
Battle rifles
Shotgun
Two ghosts 45 second respawn
Plasma grenades

Outer courtyard:
One battle rifle and plasma grenade at rear entrance by outer wall

Front bunkers:
Two Gatling gun turrets
Two battle rifles
One brute shot
Plasma grenades

Download Ultimate siege

Map 2: Ultimate SiegeD

The same map but I thought it would be nice to have the draw bridge down

http://haloscreenshots.net/gallery/FCEE97FEECAC0E18CB9DDDEBB8DEA340/

http://haloscreenshots.net/gallery/1BE1AAB0A6A81BCC52C07E4026AF95E5/

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Map 3: Aerial Siege

Different attacker’s base geared for aerial assault.

http://haloscreenshots.net/gallery/398D68527DE406633602079A9F020D82/ Rear view of attacker’s base

http://haloscreenshots.net/gallery/9C9081C6C28E2E6EF123DD8D306BDF38/ Inside the hanger

http://haloscreenshots.net/gallery/4EE6B691F98CF5F460200CA119CBF6BA/ Over head shot

http://haloscreenshots.net/gallery/57EC7679A215D7AC230FCC7CA3F57243/ Front of the hanger

Vehicles and weapons:
Two rocket hornets (20 second respawn)
Two transport hornets (20 second respawn)
Two mongooses
Shotgun
Sniper
Spartan laser
Battle rifles
Brute shot
Plasma grenades

The base itself is designed specifically so that the defender will not be able to take it in any offence strategy, built with high walls and safe respawn locations. To exit the building by foot there is a roof exit. The only venerable part of the base is where the bomb spawns. This is the mongoose garage underneath the main structure only accessible by the attackers from the top of the base. There is a shotgun and bubble shield by the bomb spot. If the defenders manage to take the garage they won’t hold it for long.

Defenders vehicles and weapons:
Inside the main castle
Four Gatling gun turrets one on each wall of the castle
Two ghosts
One Spartan laser (90 second respawn)
One power drain
One bubble shield
Shotgun and battle rifles

In the outer courtyard:
Flame thrower
Missile pod
One bubble shield
Two sets of rockets (45 second respawn)
One Wraith tank (45 second respawn)

Keeping the original design in mind there is minimal cover outside the walls but I did build some small bunkers outside the front of the castle, as well as some cover on the sand bank of each side. You will find battle rifles and a plasma grenade. There is also an active camo on the outside at the back of the outer castle wall if the bomb carrier chooses to go on by foot.

Download Aerial Siege

Map 4: Siege Castle Heavy:

The attacker’s base has been altered from the aerial siege which now houses the warthog, mongoose and transport hornet.

Attacker’s vehicles and weapons:

One scorpion Tank
One hornet transport
One gauss warthog
Two mongooses

The base is 98% secure from any defenders offence strategy.

Defenders
Vehicle and weapons:
Inside the main castle:
Two set of rockets. No spare clips (45 second respawn)
Two bubble shields (20 second respawn)
Shotgun
Battle rifle
Power drain
Sniper (60 second respawn)
Spartan laser (90 second respawn)

Outer courtyard:
Brute shot
Missile pod (30 second respawn)
Flamethrower (10 second respawn)

Defender will respawn inside the castle at all time but good cover is provided both inside and in the outer courtyard. Only one outer wall pedestrian entrance has been opened up.

Changes to map include a bunker between the two bases hiding an active camo and a sword

Download Siege Castle Heavy

Game variants for all maps:
One Bomb
One Flag
Team Slayer

I hope you enjoy. It took me a while creating this post so I hope all of the information for each map is correct at time of posting. I was up till 4am tweaking the maps and working on this post so please forgive any errors. I will update an errors you might find within the post or map so any feed back is greatly appreciated.

*Ultimate SiegeD has the correct link now*