"Apparently we're looking for a bug nobody's ever seen before...Some kind of smart bug." -Lt. John Rico, Starship Troopers

Next Wednesday presents:

THE HIVE

Map Description:
This map has over 15 hours of forging. It employs both the main level and the crypt of sandbox. Everything in the crypt was floated/interlocked as best I could. It currently only supports slayer gametypes, but expect a v1.1 with support for CTF and Assault variants soon.
The theme of the map is a giant anthill with two bases on either side of it. Two mancannon/teleporters lead out of the hive and back up to the surface.

Weapons/Equipment:
Sniper X1
Rockets X1
Sword X1
Mauler X1
Brute Shot X2
Needler X2
BR X16
SMG X8
Plasma Rifle X8
Spiker X2
Bubble Shield X2
Assorted grenades (including 4 firebombs)
Warthog X2
Mongoose X2

Without further ado, here are some pictures.

Surface Overview:

Surface View from sniper tower side

Surface View from Rocket side

View of anthill from above:

View 1 of the interior structure

View 2 of the interior structure

View 3 of the interior structure

Example 1 of what the tunnels look like from the inside

Example 2 of what the tunnels look like from the inside

Close Quarters in the Hive

Rocket attack on a warthog

Fire in the Hole!

Mauler around the corner

Enjoy THE HIVE, and let me know what you think!
Also, if anybody knows a good way to get custom games going on Live, please post a reply to let me know, I want to test this map desperately.

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