I have created a new map that I call Menouthis.
This map was originally met to be a Infection community made map, but once I got started… I couldn’t stop adding more and more to it. Before I knew it, it was too big for infection! It was at that point I decided to toil away at making it perfect for Big Team Battle, Team Slayer, Free For All, and other playlist. And here I am, hoping that people will download my map and test it for me.
Back story of the map: A deserted installation ravaged by earthquakes and rockslides. Menouthis is the name of a city in ancient Egypt that was destroyed and buried in the sand, which was the inspiration to the map’s name. Since it was originally supposed to be an infection map, I wanted people to feel as if they were trapped and unable to escape. However, I think the destruction makes a nice addition to what I now believe is a shoo-in for a BTB map.
Want some screenshots? Here you go.
Menouthis Overview Part 1, this is the right side of the overview.
Menouthis Overview Part 2, this is the left side of the overview.
Menouthis Load-Out Screen This is subject to change if I find a cooler way to envision the map.
Red Team’s Spawn
Circular building near blue’s spawn
Blue Team’s Spawn with the collapsing tower visible behind.
Building in the left corner of the map.
Clear view of broken satellite.
Building that houses teleporter, Covy grenade launcher, and spartan laser. Broken bridge visible on right.
Below red team’s spawn.
Building that houses two lifts and teleporter receiver. Next to red team’s spawn.
There are other spots, such as a cave, two rockslides, and the inside of a few buildings that I did not take screenshots of, because I couldn’t find good vantage points to take screenshots from!
Note picky people should be aware of:
- I PAINSTAKINGLY tried to make it as PERFECTLY EVEN and as REAL WORLD PHYSICS FRIENDLY as possible. There are just a few teeny tiny places that are just a bit uneven, and they are hard to spot (excluding the circular building, I had to lay it over another juuuuuust right to make the inside even). So, if you are one of those people (like me) who hate it when a map has bumps along areas that should be flat, you should have problems.
Q & A
Q: How long did it take you to make this map?
A: Too damn long. Seriously. It took me at least a month to complete, and about 20-30 hours in forge world banging my head against the wall as I tried to make everything perfectly even.
Q: Why did you make this map?
A: I… felt like it? Actually, I like creating maps, and have done it for several other games online.
Q: Why name it Menouthis?
A: Does it sound tacky? If so, I don’t care. I explained earlier that an ancient destroyed town was my inspiration.
Q: Why make it unsymmetrical?
A: I don’t really like symmetrical maps. Don’t get me wrong though, I hated the way blue team had an advantage on Paradiso. I just like maps that aren’t perfectly alike on each side. It is boring, and it brings me down.
Q: How long will the beta take?
A: I dunno. However long it will take for it to not receive constructive feedback… Wait… that would mean it would NEVER end. Um… It will end when I’m satisfied.
Q: Do you think it is good enough to be a permanent community map?
A: Of course not! I mean, why else would I put it up on the Halo forums!? Sarcasm aside, yes, I do believe this map is good enough to be a permanent addition to Halo: Reach’s map list.
Q: Are there any easter eggs?
A: Technically there are two. Technically, they aren’t really amazing easter eggs. Technically, they used to be parts of the map.
Q: How many game types was it created for?
A: Everyone of them. Well, almost. I want it to be used for: FFA, BTB, Team Slayer, Assault, CTF, Oddball, and Juggernaut. But I think it could still be used for infection, after all, it is probably as big as boardwalk.
Q: What is with the weapons spawns?
A: If you are talking about the Fuel Rod Cannon… I like it. I made sure both teams had access to sniper rifles, shotguns, and a few other minor weapons. But, I also made it so that only one team would get a few other special weapons. Namely the concussion rifle, the fuel rod cannon, the rocket launcher, the sword, and the grenade launcher.
Q: Why should I try it out?
A: If it becomes a full blown community map that is added to the game, you will know the map’s layout and where the weapons spawn. That means you will have an advantage for a week or two you diehard -Yoink-! And if you aren’t a diehard -Yoink-, I’m sorry for calling you a diehard -Yoink-.
Q: If I give you constructive feedback, will you listen?
A: Most likely. Probably. Maybe. Perhaps.
Final thoughts:
Please download and try my map!
I’m not lying when I say I put a whole lot of work into it’s creation, so I would appreciate it if people at least took a look at it!
Again, the link to the map is right here:
Menouthis. Go here to download the map!
