Tartarus (V.2)

Those who have been judged will be punished here for eternity. Created by Sikamkanico (4 - 10 players)

The BuTube Video can be found here.

About "Tartarus"

Let's face it, if it's one thing Halo 3 lacks, it's smaller, symmetrical arena maps. So I've built one. It can handle all game types, and up to 12 players (at a push). I wanted to attempt to make a smaller, more close quarters arena map with classic gameplay elements. I love the idea of being able to scale different heights very quickly, as well as using the drops to get out of trouble fast. It features a classic Halo weapon set, and I think people will be generally pleased with the gameplay they'll experience on this map.

The best feature on this map in my opinion is the Grav Lifts. Built using man-cannons, they look like a genuine part of a level, and they never fail - they take you to the same part of the map every time. I remember watching a Halo 3 Vidoc describing how important movement is for a map, and how necessary it is to give players a choice. As you watch the videos, its interesting to note all the different routes players take to get around.

I'd also like to thank several people for all their invaluable assistance when it came to testing this map. In particular - Mini Waz, Ash55, Vinnie13 (the Grav Lifts owe you their existence) and the rest of OMG and Test Pilot. You rock. Enjoy the map.

Weapon Load-out:

1 x Energy Sword (180 seconds)
2 x Plasma Rifle (60 seconds, Spare Clips: N/A)
8 x Battle Rifle (20 seconds, Spare Clips: 2)
2 x Shotgun (120 seconds, Spare Clips: 0)
2 x Sniper Rifle (150 seconds, Spare Clips: 1)
4 x SMG (45 seconds, Spare Clips: 2)
2 x Plasma Pistol (60 seconds, Spare Clips: N/A)
2 x Needler (90 seconds, Spare Clips: 2)
4 x Carbine (45 seconds, Spare Clips: 2)
10 x Plasma Grenades (10 seconds)

Equipment:

2 x Power Drain (120 seconds)
2 x Regenerator (120 seconds)
1 x Active Camo (180 seconds)
1 x Overshield (180 seconds)

Screens:

DOWNLOAD HERE!

Also - you can download the variants:
Tartarus SWAT
Tartarus Snipers

Any questions, comments, feedback (good or bad) then please post!

Cheers,

Sik