While people who are employed generally have this day of celebration off, we here at Forge Hub remain dedicated to publish our front page material on time. Because that's how we roll!
So maybe you got some fancy new video games for Christmas this year. Maybe you got something else so completely awesome that you plan on being completely distracted you from anything Halo related. Even if this is the case, however, remember that we have more than a video game here, we have a community.
That being said, here is your gift from the community, to the community; Forge Hub Favorites XXIX.
Taurus by Hulter
Voted first place this time around comes Taurus by Hulter. Inspired by Halo 2's Gemini ("without the stupid doors and teleporters"), Taurus has a handful of recognizable aesthetic cues throughout that will remind you of the original. As previously stated, this is inspired by Gemini, it is not a remake. That being said, Hulter has brought it down to fit into a 1v1, 2v2 scenario. At spawn you find yourself met face to face with the other team--just one example of the long, yet thin sight lines eloquently crafted into the map. Clever breaks in the sight lines give the right mixture of dominant locations and counters to those locations. Room to room combat accompanied with slight elevation changes and a new teleporter system have all been executed effectively--go check it out!
http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=22366671&player=hulter37
http://www.forgehub.com/forum/reach-competitive-maps/131106-taurus.html
Lateral by Noooooch
Yet another inspired map, Lateral, as is suggested by the title, is in fact laterally symmetric. For those who are unfamiliar with the term, a popular laterally symmetric map from Halo 3 was the Pit. For those of you who were fond of this Halo 3 gem, you should considering taking a glance toward Lateral, as it is noted by the author that it is heavily inspired by the Pit. Lateral supports 4v4 combat and is all standard gametype ready.
http://www.bungie.net/stats/reach/filedetails.aspx?fid=25378618&player=Noooooch
http://www.forgehub.com/forum/reach-competitive-maps/135010-lateral.html
Zzonked by Shikarix
"What's for dinner? ROCKETS!"--a quote from the original post of Zzonked by Shikarix. Shikarix is here to prove a point, suggested by the fact that his first take on a slayer map already being here on the front page! An interesting layout and key aesthetics will help guide you as you learn the map. Grab 3 friends and load this creation up, as its best use is a 2v2 slayer environment. Also to be noted is a DMR based weapon set is suggested.
http://www.forgehub.com/forum/reach-competitive-maps/134876-zzonked.html
Forge Hub Favorites XXX:
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