OCT-AGONY

Created by HOBO ITCHY

Map Description
Welcome to my latest Forge Creation: OCT-AGONY.

I created this map with Objective games in mind,using the standard formula of having 2 identical bases facing each other on a symmetrical arena-layout.I actually modeled this map off of another ,much smaller map I had made a couple weeks ago,and I suddenly realized how great it would be if I blew it up to this scale...so here we are!

There are several paths of travel from one side to the other,and there's a good element of verticality going on. The central suspended platform offers a unique spot to cover the enemies base,but you always gotta watch your back.

Weapons:

1XRocket,
1XPlasma Launcher
2X Turret
2x Energy Sword
2X Gravity Hammer
2X Sniper Rifle
2X Concussion Rifle
2X Grenade Launcher
2X Focus Rifle
2X Needler
2X Needle Rifle
2X Shotgun
2X Plasma Pistol
4X DMR
6X Frag Grenade
12X Plasma Grenade

Vehicles:

2X Warthog
2X Mongoose
2X Ghost
2x Revenant

While the heavy abundance of Vehicles and Power Weapons may seem like a lot, the vast scope of the map makes their impact on Infantry less dominating than you might think.

Also, there are 2 Sniper Rifles,but they've been nerfed to only have one clip each and they only spawn every 180 seconds. We also have the standard 2x Needlers, 2x Needle Rifles, 2x Plasma Pistols,2x Focus Rifles,4x DMR, and plenty of grenades, though the grenades are only found in the bases,and in the central platform.

Great Lines of Sight, and awesome ease of Vehicle travel on both upper and lower levels make this map flow like a DREAM. The overall feel is like a love child of Standoff,Valhalla,Burial Mounds,and Asylum.

I did end up using every last cent of my Budget,so I am curious if people find any frame rate issues...It seems to me that, since everything is so spread out,instead of a million blocks all occupying the same space,that it tends to run smooth in my games...but I've not tried it in a split-screen game,so if it bogs down in split-screen, if anyone could report back on that,I'd appreciate it.

Enjoy,and please, REPORT BACK WITH YOUR FINDINGS ! ! !
...I am still totally open to tweaking and adjusting this thing to be even better!

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Here's a view looking towards Blue Base...my tricky friend Torresguitars thinks he found a sweet sniping spot!

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...and another view towards Blue Base,but this time,from the other end of the central platform.

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Here's a shot of one of the two Sniper Towers, as well as the Ghost Spawn. Note the "Ribs", inspired by Halo 2's "Burial Mounds".

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Here's a shot from inside the base,looking out...see the Concussion Rifle?...that's also where your Revenant ends up spawning,90 seconds into the match!

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Looking straight out the base from the Objective Spawn/Plant spot.

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A Standoff at the Ribs

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Ah,the old "Risk/Reward" Rocket Bridge...also note the Plasma Launcher which spawns at ground level,directly beneath the Rocket.

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The bases are both highly breachable,as well as highly defensible...the Teleporter there takes you directly into the Sniper Tower...good for getting a leg up on the opposing team,but also makes for a quick exit with a flag,or whatever!

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And,of course, the always requested "Overview" shot:

Again, I want to thank you for taking the time to look at my new creation...I hope you can get some hours logged ,as I certainly have, and REPORT BACK TO ME!!! I am still totally open to changes and tweaks, wherever they make sense. ENJOY!