Sequence
Designed and forged by NeXn

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Well, this map originally started after I started playing some UT3 1v1's for the first time, and then playing Nasty's unreleased map 'Vertigo' and they both really inspired me to design a solid 1v1 map that heavily focuses on movement and map control rather than simply positioning and timing weapons. So, I whipped out the pen and paper and started doodling. The map actually started as a large square segmented into smaller shapes and then numbered off coresponding to the way I wanted the map to flow, and I then drew in the tele-lines as well. I then took what I had on paper and threw it onto a flat surface in Sketchup and began to adjust the heights of areas around the map until I had the correct numbers from my sketch, then from there the magic just started happening and I spent a good 4 hours just discovering Sequence for myself. After I added in the jump bars that run through the middle, I starting thinking about how that could tie into using the sprint armor ability, namely its ability to allow the player to sprint jump across gaps and through windows. So I started to think of routes that you could take that were both dangerous, yet highly rewarding and work them into the design. A huge amount of time was put into the jumping aspect of the map, so in turn, the whole map is focused around a series of major jump sequences that if aren't used correctly, could cost you the game, as your opponent will be using them to his full advantage to snag control of the two stackable overshields, as well as maintain control of either of the two snipers, and the 4 shot grenade launcher.

Now before I go any further, I'd like to elaborate on the stackable overshields; meaning if you pick one up while still having shield left from another overshield, it will add to your current layer of shield. You can potentially stack a 4x overshield on Sequence if you run your opponent well enough, but that is highly unlikely, but is very possible and has been done. One thing to keep in mind is that these overshields can be burned. Even if you currently have an overshield, if you get shot, you still have to wait the 4 seconds for your shield to reset for you to be able to obtain your next overshield. I also want to take this time to remind everybody to not overlook the spiker, as it will cut through a full overshield in seconds, almost 2x as fast as a plasma repeater. It's a very valueble weapon when you know your opponent has an overshield, so don't ignore it.

The map houses 3 sets of 1 way teleporters, which once you get down, are crutial to playing and traversing the map effectively. One of the maps main features, or gimmicks if you will, is a jump pad, which is the first of its kind for Halo. A jump pad is an area on the floor that you can freely walk upon, yet when you jump, it acts as a lift. If you've ever played UT, you know what I'm saying. Here's an illustration:

The gametype that the map plays with features unlimited sprint with all other settings set to default, aside from DMR starts and custom powerup traits to allow for an OS that's stackable, since MLG gametypes don't use these yet. The map will not function properly without the gametype, the basic flow of the map will still be there, but the bar jumps and other sprint jumps won't be able to be done and those are very important. So please, when you download it, play the map with the correct settings. Some people might be thinking 'unlimited sprint?! WTF?!' and yeah, UNLIMITED SPRINT. These settings proved to play the best, and is what the map was the designed for. Do not wreck on the settings before playing. The sound cue of somebody sprinting is a sure fire way for that person thats sprinting around the map non stop to get killed, so use your sprint when you need it to traverse the maps routes successfully, and not to simply sprint around the map; your opponent will be able to pin point your position rather easily. Makes for a nice risk = reward scenario throughout the entire game with just the map movement.

Anyway, enough about the history of the map, here's some screens and the details.

Weapons
1x Overshield - Top Orange/High OS - 45 / Does not spawn at start
1x Overshield - Blue Lift/Low OS - 60 / Does not spawn at start
2x Sniper Rifle - 0 spare clips - Low Perch, High Perch - 60 / High perch sniper swapped for a Grenade Launcher in team games (2v2)
1x Grenade Launcher - 3 spare clips - Basement - 90 / Swapped for a Rocket Launcher in team games, rockets do not spawn at start (2v2)
1x Spiker - 0 spare clips - Bottom Rock Tunnel - 90
1x Plasma Rifle - Top Blue - 60
3x Needle Rifle - Blue Catwalks, High OS - 45
2x DMR - Jump Pad, Bottom Orange - 30
4x Frags - Blue Catwalks, Top Orange - 30
2x Plasmas - Low Man Cannon - 30
1x Health Pack - Bottom Blue/Health Pack Room - 30

Thanks for checking out Sequence, and I hope you enjoy playing it. Any feedback you have is very appreciated.

<3 Izzy