Ellul is now in matchmaking.
Please use this thread to post any feedback that could improve the map. While testing was extensive, matchmaking always introduces new variables with unexpected results. Please keep comments helpful, I can’t guarantee 343 will keep the map updated but I will continue to improve Ellul where possible. With a newborn son I won’t always be able to respond to comments here but please be assured I am reading and considering everything posted.
Map Details:
Canvas Map: Forgeworld
Ideal Player Count: 6 - 8
Best Gametypes: Slayer, 1 Flag, Assault, HH
Supported Gametypes: Slayer, CTF, Assault, Oddball, KotH, Stockpile, HH, Infection, Juggernaut
Weapon Set:
1 Rocket @150s
1 Sniper @120s
1 Grenade Launcher @60s
1 Shotgun @90s
4 DMR @60s
1 DMR @45s
2 Needle Rifle @60s
2 Plasma Pistol @60s
2 Needler @45s
2 Spiker @45s
2 Assault Rifle @30s
4 Plasma Grenade @30s
2 Health Pack @20s
Current matchmaking version: 4.33
Hope everyone enjoys it as much as I have!
Thank you Blueprint, XForgery, and Forgehub for all the testing, and Reaching Perfection for your Forge Lessons
Link Fixed:Just played my first game on Ellul.
The map seemed to have a pretty good flow to it, and it ended up being a relatively close game. I didn’t notice any glaring issues but they won’t be revealed until the majority of players learn the map.
On another note: The needler is a beast on this map.
> Just played my first game on Ellul:
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> http://halo.xbox.com/en-US/Career/HaloReach/GameHistory#/?game=1005432653§ion=Unknown
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> The map seemed to have a pretty good flow to it, and it ended up being a relatively close game. I didn’t notice any glaring issues but they won’t be revealed until the majority of players learn the map.
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> On another note: The needler is a beast on this map.
i got an error when i viewed your game link #343fail lol
but i played on it a couple times last night. I didnt really like it. It just didnt really feel right to me
Mythic, thank you for posting up this feedback thread. Keep me updated with major batches of revisions. I am very happy that I submitted the map for matchmaking and I hope that people see the magic that I have seen in this map. 
I remember the first day you invited me while you were forging the map. I watched the map grow and I do not regret pushing this for everyone else to enjoy for matchmaking bro. This and Unconquered have my full support.
> > Just played my first game on Ellul:
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> > http://halo.xbox.com/en-US/Career/HaloReach/GameHistory#/?game=1005432653§ion=Unknown
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> i got an error when i viewed your game link #343fail lol
Fixed. For some reason, you have to supply a gamertag when linking to a specific match (despite the match ID being present), or it won’t work.
I love this map. I have now logged 4 games (3 in TS, 1 in SS) on it and every one of them have been fast paced. There doesn’t seem to be any good camping spots either. The initial spawns could be used for camping, but someone would have to enable beast mode for it to work for them, as there are multiple ways in and out of each area.
In the games I have played everyone has used sprint or camo, so JP might cause some problems… not sure though (it might just up the tempo a bit).
Here’s my latest game.
I apologize if the link doesn’t work; the other one didn’t seem to.
Edit: Links Fixed.
This map is definitely my favourite in matchmaking. It seems popular and better than that it’s interesting to navigate and generally a blast.