“This isolated platform is a deathtrap for the unwary. Work together to quell the banshee threat.”

Creator: Sasquatch210
Map Used: Sandbox (skybubble)
Recommended Gametype: Last Stand (infection)
Recommended Players: 4-12 (all numbers supported)

Welcome to Desertion, a mini-game map made for the gametype Last Stand. The objective of the game is for the humans, who spawn on a platform in the middle of the skybubble, to either kill all of the zombies or survive the four-minute round.

Important Gametype/Gameplay Information:
The zombies get banshees, but cannot inflict damage, so the only way they can kill the humans is by splattering them. There is no reason for a zombie to leave their banshee because of their low speed. The zombies also have 500% damage resistance and 3x overshields, but no shield recharge. They’re tough but they ain’t invincible.
The humans have 150% speed and 75% gravity, making it easier to dodge incoming banshees, but trust me, it’s still no walk in the park. Humans spawn with just a magnum, but can easily arm themselves with a variety of weapons. They have no motion trackers and no ability to board the banshees unless they have the custom powerup or are the last man standing.

Gametype Settings
Last Stand

General Settings
Initial Zombie Count: 25%
Next Zombie: Random
Indestructible Vehicles: Enabled
Number of Rounds: 5
Time Limit: 4 Minutes
Friendly Fire: Disabled
Lives per Round: 1

Scoring
Zombie Kill Points: 5
Infection Points: 1
Last Man Standing Bonus: 5

Alpha Zombie Traits
Damage Resistance: 500%
Shield Multiplier: 3x Overshields
Shield Recharge Rate: 0% (No Recharge)
Shield Vampirism: 100% Leech
Damage Modifier: 0%
Player Speed: 25%
Player Gravity: 200%
Forced Color: White

Human Traits
Damage Resistance: 100% (Normal)
Shield Multiplier: Normal Shields
Shield Recharge Rate: 90% (Slower)
Damage Modifier: 100%
Primary Weapon: Magnum
Grenade Count: None
Infinite Ammo: Disabled
Player Speed: 150%
Player Gravity: 75%
Vehicle Use: None
Motion Tracker Mode: Off
Forced Color: Off

Last Man Traits
Vehicle Use: Full Use
Motion Tracker Mode: Normal Mode
Motion Tracker Range: 10 Meters
Forced Color: Black

Custom Powerup Traits
Duration: 15 Seconds
Vehicle Use: Full Use
Motion Tracker Mode: Normal Mode
Motion Tracker Range: 10 Meters
Forced Color: Black

Weapons
Weapon, Number that Spawns, Spare Clips, Respawn Time

The Following Weapons Spawn at Start:
Battle Rifle 1 2 120
Shotgun 1 2 90
Sniper Rifle 1 2 120
SMG 2 1 90
Spiker 2 1 90
Plasma Pistol 1 - 150
Plasma Rifle 2 - 90
Brute Shot 1 2 Never
Rocket Launcher 1 2 150
Covenant Carbine 1 2 Never
Fuel Rod Gun 2 1 Never
Beam Rifle 1 - Never
Power Drain 1 - Never

These Weapons do not Spawn at Start. They First Spawn at the Corresponding Time.

30 Seconds In:
Plasma Grenade 2 - 30
Spike Grenade 2 - 30

45 Seconds In:
Custom Powerup 1 - 45

60 Seconds In:
Missile Pod 1 0 60

90 Seconds In:
Battle Rifle 2 2 90
Brute Shot 1 2 90
Rocket Launcher 1 1 90
Gravity Hammer 1 - 90
Covenant Carbine 1 2 90
Flamethrower 1 - 90

120 Seconds In:
Spartan Laser 1 - 120
7-Wood 1 - 120

150 Seconds In:
Grav Lift 1 - 150

Most valuable weapons: Plasma Pistol, Fuel Rod Gun, Power Drain, Custom Powerup, Gravity Hammer, Spartan Laser, 7-Wood.

In case you’re wondering, the reason why the plasma pistol and power drain are valuable is because of their ability to disable banshees, making them fall to their death.

I know that many people will think that the missile pod would be overpowered since it homes on to banshees, but during testing it was NOT a major power-weapon. Trust me. Or play the map to see for yourself; the missile pod is no more useful than a rocket launcher :)

Aesthetics:
Desertion is an octagonal platform in Sandbox’s skybubble. It is cleanly interlocked and somewhat aesthetically pleasing, although I will admit it isn’t incredibly good-looking. There are nine objects that spawn on the platform, but all are able to be moved by banshees and some are also able to be moved by explosives. They do not make excellent hiding places, and they tend to be knocked off early in the round, but my testers and I think that they make the gameplay more interesting.

Because there are up to four zombies in a round, there are four zombie spawn areas, each with a banshee. Zombies camping where they spawn would be a problem since some people just like to ruin games. To stop them and any zombies that aren’t playing I made a killball appear at each zombie spawn after 20 seconds.

And now what you all like the best, the pictures:

A view of the platform

A closer picture

One of four zombie spawn platforms

20 seconds later… staying at spawn will not be beneficial to your health

From above

From below (for no reason)

I realize that this isn’t an incredibly original map idea, but I have not seen a map like this designed as well as Desertion is, correct me if I am wrong. Desertion’s clean interlocking, gameplay-tested weapons, movable objects, and killballs that kill zombies that aren’t playing make this map stand out from the rest.

Action Pictures

Last Man (me) versus Last Zombie

Shows that all of the objects are often knocked off of the platform

Boarded

Confrontation

Plasma Pistol Rulez

Power Drain also Rulez

Man v. Banshee

Da Banshee Won

Bring it

WARNING: Falling banshees may cause severe injury or death.

Falling… Fallen… Dead

Thanks to everyone who helped test the map:
BeerlessBeery
copeck the duck
TGA Swip3r
EGC Kamikaze BR
Roaring lion OS
Lunchbox OS
LordoftheNazgul
Lordz Assassin
W3APON 4RM GOD
Itachi0528
MONGO13
Yung Dvl 117
SPARTANJ543

This is my first post, but I have been going to Forge Hub for a long time now, and this is not my first map I have made, but it is the best one. Please leave constructive criticism so that I can do better next time; even though I do not plan on making a V2 of this, I still might. And some maps I plan on making in the future are based on a similar concept, so tell me the truth about Desertion.

Thanks all, and enjoy Desertion.

Last Stand Gametype Link: Bungie.net : Halo 3 File Details
Desertion Map Link: Bungie.net : Halo 3 File Details