Boiling Point is an asymmetrical map in the spirit of Halo CE classics like Chill Out (a.k.a. Cold Storage) and Damnation. In fact the name and certain features of the map are direct homages to Chill Out. I feel this type of slayer map - room-based, proudly asymmetrical, with no particular "bases" and a crazy variety to the gameplay - has been mostly absent from Halo games following CE, so I wanted to try making something that offered it. I think I succeeded, but you be the judge.

Boiling Point's design offers strong aesthetics matched to endless variety. Every area feels completely different and ensures instant orientation no matter where you are or how many people you're fighting/running away from. There's a wide assortment of elevations and ways to get from place to place - two one-way teleporter pairs, two lifts, one ladder, and a bunch of walkways, jump-ups, and more. It's a map that will reward knowing your way around and understanding how it all fits together. Also, it was built high above Forge World to eliminate lighting inconsistency, giving the whole map a gleaming, beautiful tone.

Boiling Point supports all standard competitive gametypes but was really made with slayer (team and FFA) in mind, as well as free-flowing objective games like oddball and crazy king. CTF works OK but I'd recommend one flag with a short flag reset time for maximum enjoyment. Anywhere from 2-10 players can play, but really this is meant as a 4v4 map. It should be free of framerate problems even in splitscreen (has been tested in game situations by two players on one box).

Weapons and equipment

- Rocket launcher (4 shots, 3 minute respawn)
- Sniper (8 shots, 2 minute respawn)
- Sword (2 minute respawn)
- 1 needler
- 2 plasma pistols
- assorted DMRs, magnums, needle rifles, and grenades
- Overshield (2 minute respawn)
- 2 health stations

Video

‪Boiling Point (Halo: Reach map)‬&rlm; - YouTube

Pictures