Collossus

Colossus is a remake of my map Titan. I have done a remake so soon after the original because I have decided to submit it to Atlas. All of my other maps are not Atlas friendly and I didnt expect Titan to be either. With some advice from Vincet Torre we came to the conclusion that Titan could quite easily be made Atlas Friendly so work commenced.

In order to turn Titan in to colossus there were a number of issues which had to be addressed. Most important of these was the fact that Titan had used the unlimited budget glitch. To fix this I had to delete enough objects so that the map went under budget again, which meant deleting almost the entire outer walls, from to to bottom. Once the outer wall was deleted I had a substantial amount of budget to get the map looking and playing nice again. I added in a less expensive wall around the circumference of the map. This wall was only half a wall high instead of the original three wall high. This kept up with the aesthetic look of the map but saved a lot of budget and also opened up an element of danger with the wall being so low.

The other major issue with the original map was the spawn areas. These were in no way in keeping with matchmaking standards. After a lot of testing and some much needed help from the Forge-Union crew (thanks guys!) we managed to get the spawn areas perfect for every gametype.

Colossus has had a complete weapon overhaul, with new equipment being viable with the layout changes. I have been able to add in two grav lifts changing the tactical options for the team on the lower levels.

Copy of original post - All details mentioned here are the same so there was no need to re-write this part.
Titan is my newest forge map created in the Skybubble in 'Sandbox'. I have tried a number of new things with this map and as such it has turned out very different to most of my other maps. With Titan I have tried to focus mainly on gameplay rather than aesthetics. This was something new to me as I consider myself an aesthetic forger. When I forge I normally try to create a map which is playable on any or all gametypes, but to focus mainly on a clean and proffesional looking map with an number of aesthetically unique structures. As a result my maps normally turn out very detailed, but very small with poor gameplay.
Titan is my largest map to date, hence the name, and is probably my best in terms of gamplay. If I had to describe what the gameplay is like then I would say it is a cross between Construct and Citadel. There are two main levels, two large staircases connecting them and a large outer walkway.
On the top level there are long open windows stretching the whole length of the walls. There are also four bunker type windows overlooking the corridors below. The main area at the top also has a pit type opening which takes the player into the chamber underneath.
On the base level there is a large atrium type room surrounded with open windows similar to those found on the top level. The atrium has three entrances and an elevated section overlooking it. There are also three pits sending the player plummeting to his or her death. Surrounding the artrium is a large corridor which stretches the circumference of the map.
The map features many long sight lines making it seem very open and easily accessible. I have created the map in such a way that wherever you are standing you can be seen or shot from the other side of the map. This does not however lower gameplay as it is easy enough to get to cover.
Titan is set up for all gametypes but I find Team Swat to be the best. Failing that Free for All is also very good. I have used a rather limited weapon set up to put more of a focus on to skill and tactics. The power weapons are the sniper and shotgun. To get the sniper you must pick it up downstairs and then get it upstairs for it to be most effective. The shotgun is located evenly between both spawns making it an important early battle. I have used spike grenades as they are most effective with the tight corners and walls in the map.
Overall I am very happy with this map. The Forging is to a good standard and the layout and setup ensure the game is both fair and fun. Titan has taken me about 30 hours ot make and has been a real joy doing so. Below I have included screenshots of the finished map, some action shots and also some random shots i've taken at random intervals whilst making the map. Thanks for reading

New Weapon list

BR - 6
Needler - 1
SMG - 4
Spiker - 4
Plasma Pistol - 2
Sniper - 1
Rockets - 1

Plasma Grenade - 4

Grav Lift - 2
Regen - 2
Active Camo - 1
Bubble shield - 1

I have decided to make this version a new map with a new name. Although the look and layout are not all that different I consider this map to be very different from the last. Also, having already made and released a version 2 of the original I decided it would be best to release this as a new map.

Special thanks to Vincent Torre for giving helping me to get this Atlas friendly. Special thanks to aarghSam, Irish Rebel, Zinni, Oh Hayley Ann & Kingstick for helping me test this.

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Could a Moderator or Admin please lock the Thread Titan in competitive please. thanks