The Plaza

Author: Brute Captain

The Plaza is my latest map to be posted on forgehub. Recently, after revisiting the Halo 2 campaign, I was motivated to create a map with a certain area in mind. On the very popular, "Outskirts" level in Halo 2, there is a courtyard at the very beginning where two hunters are encountered. I very much liked the look and feel of this particular area, so I set off to make a map. This is not supposed to be a remake however, just something based off of it.

Map Geometry: The Plaza is comprised of four different levels, including the ground, and three main structures. It is a fairly small map as well. The main structure has three different accessible levels. The ground floor with a large sculpture/artistic element, and two entrances. The second level has a platform around the inside and outside edges, with two main entrances. One of the secondary structures, storefront B, has an entrance as well as means of accessing its roof which has a sniper perch with protective railing. The other storefront has no entrance on the ground level but provides means of accessing its more exposed rooftop. Something interesting about The Plaza is that I added aesthetic sounds behind Storefront B. I made barrels and propane tanks spawn and fall so it sounds as if someone is working behind the store. There are also a series of geometry interlocked boxes that are reminiscent of the palm tree planters in the Halo 2 courtyard.

Gametype: There is no specific gametype for The Plaza.

Compatibility: The Plaza is a smaller map, and is thus designed primarily for FFA variants. It is reccomended that party sizes start at 4 and exceed no more than 8 players. It has been formatted to function with Slayer, One Flag CTF, One Bomb Assault, Oddball, Territories, King of Hill, and Infection variants. It however, is not meant for VIP or Juggernaut variant because the level just doesn't play well with them.

Weapons: The weapons are as follows: 6 Battle Rifles, 3 Assault Rifles, 1 Shotgun, 2 Sniper Rifles, 3 SMG's, 3 Spikers, 2 Magnums, 1 Plasma Pistol, 2 Needlers, 1 Brute Shot, 1 Rocket Launcher, 2 Carbines, 2 Maulers, and 1 Machine Gun Turret.

Equipment: 1 Bubble Shield, 1 Deployable Cover, 1 Power Drain, and 1 Trip Mine.

Vehicles: 2 Mongeese

Players: The Plaza is reccomended for parties containing between 4 - 8 players.

Link to download The Plaza: Download

Special Thanks: Sangheilios - For giving me the idea for aesthetic sounds. Cosmic Rick - Thanks for checking it out. Defiler - I enjoyed testing it with you. Everyone - I thank all who have downloaded or commented on my map.

Pictures:

Map Overview

Side View

Opposite Side View

Storefront B

Storefront A

Sniper Perch (On top of Storefront B)

Main Building Interior 1st Floor

Main Building Interior 2nd Floor

The Descriptions for each image will be directly below it, just to avoid any confusion.

Please leave feedback and comments in both this forum and the Bungie.net thread, thanks! - Brute Captain