*Edit 3*
As it turns out, TG does not test posted maps. Henceforth, updates will be on hiatus until Topsoil has reached perfection. I encourage a moderator to lock/delete this thread, as I would like to post a new thread about Topsoil once it is, indeed, tested rigorously and finished.

Thank you all for your feedback thus far. You will be hearing from me soon.

*Edit 2*
Spawns are fixed. You should now respawn on your respective fireteam's marker.

*Edit 1*
Topsoil 1.5 is now released after a few major changes in response to feedback and playtesting. If you have already downloaded Topsoil, please download this newer version and provide feedback, if you can. My goal is perfection, and I greatly appreciate any criticisms you have to offer.

Changes:
-Phase one access points have reduced hill size and slightly tweaked placement.
-Phase two bomb plant/detonation time lowered to 15 seconds.
-Phase two now features a gated safe zone feature that kills remaining Elites in the watchtower upon detonation of the bomb.
-Phase two sniper removed.
-Phase two Plasma Launcher replaced with Focus Rifle.
-Grenade Launcher added next to the bomb spawn location.
-Falcon replaced with Rocket Hog.
-Wraith replaced with Revenant.
-Spawn locations moved to balance push and pull on both sides.

File Set

Map Flythrough
*Not up to date with current version, but represents the general consensus*

Required Files
Download the Map
Download the Gametype

Screens
Phase One

Phase Two

Phase Three

Welcome back to Halo.

In production since January, this Invasion experience was built with the idea of a mini-campaign in mind. Topsoil takes much inspiration from Covenant occupied Delta Halo (Halo 2) Forerunner architecture, wherein, structures are not merely placed upon Halo's surface, but within the lush landscape and mountainous terrain.

Briefing

You and your fireteam of Spartans are on the offensive to infiltrate a Covenant sanctuary and capture the enemy intel hidden within.

Phase One:
Move up the beach, clear a landing zone, and capture the access points to lower the barriers leading off the island.

Phase Two:
UNSC Ordinance drop-offs include a Turret-Mounted Warthog, a Rocket Hog, three Mongooses, a Spartan Lazer, Grenade Launcher, and a Type 14 Magnetic/Anti-Tank Mine. This mine is to be delivered to the watchtower, guarding access to the Covenant sanctuary. Scans indicate a structural weakness at the base of the mountain under the watchtower, so that will be your designated target in your assault.

Anti-air is preventing our Pelicans from advancing any farther, so you're delivering this bomb on foot. Make good use of the vehicles provided.

Phase Three:
Through the caves, under the watchtower, rests a relic used to project sermons from high ranking clergy of the Covenant. More intel is required on these Prophets, and the Data Core hidden in this Sanctuary will provide just that. Secure the enemy intel and head for the extraction point - a platform outside the caves.

With that, I'd like to ask you to download and provide your feedback on the map and how it works, both in aesthetics and gameplay.

If you like the premice and would like to help me playtest this map for future updates, please respond here or PM me with your gamertag. I'm ALWAYS happy to receive constructive criticism, no matter how harsh, and I would love to see everyone's take on this map from numerous perspectives.

And did I mention it hosts no framerate drops, in either fullscreen or splitscreen?

I am shooting for perfection with this, so any help is greatly appreciated.

Thank you and Happy Forging!
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