Valley Forge v2
by Gunnergrunt

Here's a link to the original Valley Forge post.

Description
When Valley Forge was first posted, members commented on the lack of cover on the valley floor. Although Valley Forge supported vehicles, players had no chance of survival when crossing the open space found at ground level. Upon request and complaint, a new valley floor has been constructed.
Evidence of human construction can be found among the large stumps of ancient trees that now cover the floor of this once barren valley. There are now several decent objects of cover strewn across the ground. These objects not only offer relief from the fire of combat, but they also allow quick access to higher elevations of the map. Because this map was built with vehicles in mind, there is still enough space to maneuver comfortably around the valley floor. The cover has been placed in key areas of the map to obscure certain lines of sight. Although new cover has been erected, players will noticed the quick flowing game play remains the same.
Not only does the cover improve game play, but it also improves the aesthetic appeal of the map. Players can easily picture themselves in an outdoor battleground setting. The natural effect gives the map a larger, more realistic feeling. Weapon placement remains nearly the same as the original Valley Forge; the only change being a different needler location (in the long tunnel under the small hill). Valley Forge v2 was built with the sole purpose of providing the increased amount of cover that was demanded by members

Weapons and Gameplay

Valley Forge has:
2 snipers (increased respawn time)
1 laser (increased respawn time)
5 battle rifles
2 needlers
2 plasma rifles
4 plasma grenages
4 frag grenades
4 SMG's
1 gravity lift (increased respawn time)

1 ghost
2 mongoose

Because weapon placement is nearly the same as the original map, this section will be brief. Players will now find a needler in the long underground tunnel below the small hill. If you would like a more detailed explanation of the weapon gameplay, visit the post linked at the top of the page.

This map uses the idea of "greater risk, greater reward." Players will see this concept come into effect as they try to obtain power weapons. The Sniper rifles are placed in two very dangerous areas; one in a cave on ground level, the other on an exposed ledge. The Spartan laser is located in the very center of the map, the most open area, on the middle platform. Gaining control of these power weapons will have a definate effect in the tides of battle, but are they worth the risk?
Also a key aspect of the map are Battle Rifles (as always!). Each hill is home to several Battle Rifles which enable long distance shootouts from each side of the map. The needlers are placed at ground level, and they will provide decent passage across the valley floor. Smaller weapons and duals are placed within the bases, perfect for the closer combat that takes place there.

Pictures

Hollowed out tree trunk

Large tree remains

Large tree trunk (skilled jumpers will find this tree useful)

Entrance to sniper cave

Trees growing up the side of the cliff

Construction vehicles and hollow trunk

The valley floor

Valley floor (other side)

(note the bark-like affect within the trunk)

Overview of the new cover

View from sniper cave (note the obscured line of sight)

Jumping access to higher elevation

Action Shots

Vehicular combat supported

Mid range, long range

Ground level combat

Splatter addiction

Mortar control (note that the wraith is immobilized. It's mortar launcher only covers half of the big hill.)

A big thanks to all my maps testers (..and the many more who are not listed)

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