WELCOME TO:

This abandoned hydro-reactor platform is all that remains of what once was a legendary machine created by the ancients that used an unknown technology called Cold Fusion to warm the near by waste lands we now know as Avalanche.

By: CORRUPTION

Welcome to COLD FUSION!
The ultimate 2v2 floating map.

Located outside the barriers of Avalanche, the grandfather of Olympium and Cliff Side, Cold Fusion is the panicle of my forging potential thus far. This small but versatile competitive map is completely inescapable and well planned for optimized game playing performance.

Description:

Cold Fusion is a Asymmetrical giant when compared to other Legendary floated maps. It uses just about the entire scenery list. Using the money glitch early on made it a bit more difficult to complete, as a matter of fact I don't think that it was needed at all due to the absence of vehicles on the map. I really wanted to focus a hefty amount of my attention on game play, thus, certain fun weapons aren't present such as the rocket launcher or the energy sword. A map this size really doesn't work properly with such dominating weapons such as these. But the layout is general and easy to understand, with two lowered bunker style bases for beginning spawns and three separate battle arenas along with a smaller lower level called the Fusion Shaft.
The weapons and equipment list is as follows:

Weapons:

Battle Rifle x 6
Covenant Carbine x 4
Mauler x 1
Smg x 2
Plasma Pistol x 2
Beam Rifle x 1
Pistol x 4

Equipment:

Bubble Shield x1
Regen. x1
Overshield x 1
Trip mine x 1
Frag. grenade x 10
Plasma Grenade x 8

Recommended Game types:

Cold Fusion is designed and works best with a variety of different team game types. If a player decides to host a FFA match on this map he/she might run into inefficient spawning patterns. The first and most favorable game type is 2v2 team slayer. 3v3 works fine as well if your looking for more of a fast past game, but if a match consists of any more than that you might feel over crowded. I also organized the spawn order and patterns so players are able to have a more lucrative game play experience on the map. I also configured the map to support odd ball, multi flag, and king of the hill, and all seem to run extremely well especially flag, as long as they are played on teams. Also, I realize that it is possible to climb up and hide in certain parts of the map with enough effort, but I feel this would be tough and almost suicide during actual competitive game play. Further more, no matter what a player does or where they go can they escape back to the actual Avalanche map, sorry escape lovers.. Your not going to be able to achieve that this time around.

Story:

Breaking the barriers of Avalanche was easy, but utilizing good game play and player concealment so players can enjoy the feel of a separate map with out the possibility of escaping back to Avalanche was the challenge. Once I discovered this amazing location beyond the barriers it was evident that I had to put together what I learned in my last two maps and combine that knowledge to create one super map.
Taking a little over two months to complete, "COLD FUSION," should give the gamer what he/she is looking for, and satisfy most if not all the members that critiqued my previous maps. I do hope that people realize just how challenging it is to float objects with out any guide or a grid floor to align scenery. This is the first map that I actually saw the structure in my head, and didn't just make things up as I went along. I had a number of ideas that came to me while forging it, (some of which might have made it better) but my mind was too insistent on creating the design I mentally pictured. So there you have it, with a little over 800 hours and about 2000 saves I finally made that Image from my mind as real as can be.

Goals:

Above all I just wanted to create a floated map that was satisfying to the player and to forge hub. I would have to say that besides my previous maps, most of my inspiration came from LANDING PAD, created by Val. I feel that map would be at the summit of the floating map category if there was such a thing. When I first played that epic creation I was overwhelmed with its feeling of realism, and originality. My initial efforts were to create something in the same league as it, but I feel that it is still a little out of reach, even after this last forge. Val, my hat is off to you sir. Landing pad is one heck of a map. Further more, I feel my final goal was to not rush my work and make sure that my map is tested and plays well, and to leave an in depth thread about my map, who I am, and what I can offer forge hub.

Everything about Cold Fusion was carefully planned:

Above and around the map.

Just a feel of how far out it is.
There's no escape!

Interior pics.

The Fusion Shaft.

Bunker style bases

Click here to download COLD FUSION

It's only my third post so go easy on me please. Thank you all for viewing, and hope you enjoy my map.
Special thanks to TKD Spartan and to the rest of the TKD clan for your help and participation.