Caretaker
forged by BORG k79

2 - 12 Players
Symmetrical Competitive Map

Caretaker has been a map I have been thinking about making ever since Sandbox was released for Halo 3. I had this grande idea to make map like Hang ‘Em High / Tombstone, only this map would be symmetrical. With the new Forge palette in Halo Reach I started with this idea, kept the design symmetrical, but the map evolved over the development process into what you see today. Caretaker Plaza, as I have named it in the description, has a very urban feel to it.

There are multiple ways around and through the map. From the central Bridge that spans the distance between Bases to the Sewer system that allows you to move from one side of the map to the other safe from Sniper fire. Rockets spawn bottom middle of the map with a Shotgun and Sniper in and behind each Base. There are two Concussion Rifles that sit in the outer rooms where the Sewer Grav Lifts exit into. It is also important to note that all four Grav Lift shafts on the map can be used to drop to the lower levels as well. This can really come in handy if you have to make a quick getaway. Each side of the map has a Grass Rock Garden and an aesthetic Glass Sail; all four of these areas are for more than just looks, as you can use them to jump up to the second level of the map.

Weapon List

x8 - DMR
x4 - Needle Rifle
x2 - Magnum
x2 - Assault Rifle
x2 - Plasma Rifle
x2 - Plasma Pistol
x2 - Spiker
x4 - Needler
x2 - Shotgun
x2 - Concussion Rifle
x2 - Sniper Rifle
x1 - Rockets
x1 - Grav Hammer
x10 - Frag Grenade
x10 - Plasma Grenades
x5 - Health Station

With smaller parties I would recommend that you play DMR Starts on this map but with larger groups it still plays well with regular Loadouts. Caretaker also plays great with the Team and FFA Slayer gametypes Rockets, Snipers and SWAT.

Caretaker is an Elite friendly map. I have yet to play a game of Elite Slayer on the map(sadface), but there are no areas on the map that a Spartan can get to, or move through that an Elite cannot follow. There are a lot of sneaky jumps that can be made on this map that once learned and practiced will give you a great advantage or make for a quick way to get into and away from battles.

Pictures

Base Overview

Shotgun Spawns inside the Base on the second level.

Sniper Rifles spawn behind each Base on the Top Level Catwalk.

Entrance to the Bridge.

Grav Hammer spawns top middle of the Bridge.

In Team Games the players will spawn in the bottom of each Base facing the Entrance to the Bridge.

Sewer Entrance

Rockets Spawn

Spiker Spawn

Sewer Lifts

Sewer Grav Lifts exit into the Concussion Rooms.

The Side Tower Lifts take you quickly to the higher levels of the map. If you are a Spartan you can make the jump from these Towers to the Central Bridge with a quick Sprint burst.

View of Blue Base from Island Side Tower

View of Red Base from Island Side Tower

Caretaker Plaza

Download Link
Caretaker

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-BORG k79

I would like to thank my group of Forging Friends for their additions, criticisms, design ideas and playtesting. Keep up the great work!
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