Protect the V.I.P.
6-16 players (6 players minimum)

YouTube - Halo Reach Forge Maps (THFE) - "Protect the V.I.P." (Ep. 6)

Imagine a game where the old VIP variant from halo 3 was merged with grifball with a few additional changes. This is the outcome. I also like to say this is the only grifball that is both playable and just as fun (or more) with 16 players. But its the gameplay that makes this game unique, because each team must ARM another actual player. So you can just say "SPARTAN ARMED!"

The first thing you'll notice is that this is a fairly simple grifball-styled map. The map was made and built to be competitive and still have that grifball atmosphere. The VIP can go anywhere on the map, including the surrounding obstacles, buildings and grav lifts.

Each team starts out on their own side, along with their VIP. Each VIP is the assault destination, so they can be armed. Each player will also start out with a sword and 120% speed. Players can also use one of the scattered health packs for some extra aid.

The VIP however, is a little more powerful than the rest. Each VIP spawns inside a box, in front of a red flashing light on top of an armor ability and a custom powerup. This gives them a much higher damage resistance and output, but at the cost of lower speed. The armor ability Sprint can help the VIP outrun the bomb carrier, but because of this, they cannot take sharp corners (running in circles etc.).

Once a VIP is armed, they only have 3 seconds to act. THEY CAN BE DISARMED, but no one has been able to do it (yet). If they have teammates nearby, they can disarm the VIP fast enough before it blows. Otherwise the VIP will suffer a devastating explosion that will kill both the VIP and anyone surrounding them. Once this is done, the corresponding team will win the round and earn a point.

Keep in mind, that the VIP can die, especially after the custom powerup wears off (after 1:30 minutes). But fear not, the dead VIP's body can still be armed, so game on!

Also keep in mind, this is just a simple map. I do plan to make future arenas for this gametype, and I welcome anyone who wishes to make a map for this gametype. Any suggestions for a future map are also welcome.