Welcome to Vaulted

Vaulted is a Gothic cathedral-type structure located on the top of the Pillar in Forge World. It has three main levels, the catacomb, the great hall and the rooftop. Each of these levels offers a different type of game play environment. The map is medium in size and offers varied sized spaces and sight lines.

While the structure of Vaulted is completely symmetrical, the way the teams and weapons are situated is not. The Blue team has the high ground while the Red team starts off lower on the other side of the map. Several things have been implemented to ensure balanced game play, including weapon/objective placement and pathway layout.

Vaulted supports all game types except for Invasion and Race. It is set up to support all eight team colors, but due to the map’s medium size, it plays best with two teams of four or around eight players in free for all games.

The most distinctive aspect of Vaulted is the realistic Gothic arch roof, which really gives the map a cathedral-like feel. The roof hangs high over the great hall below where many game type objectives as well as a rocket launcher are located. Tall columns rise to meet the roof on both sides of the hall and there is even an apse-like area at one end.

Initially, I had intended for Vaulted not to exceed a $5,000 budget and came close when most of the structure was finished, but in the end, after fleshing it out with some final touches, I exceeded that initial budget by around $800. The map plays silky smooth with a single player on a single screen and only has a few hiccups in split screen play.

Weaponry:
(2) Needler
(2) Plasma Pistol
(4) DMR
(2) Sniper - one spare clip
(1) Rocket Launcher - two rockets
(1) Energy Sword
(8) Frag Grenade
(8) Plasma Grenade

Below are the floor plans of Vaulted. Be sure to click the bar at the top of each plan to see the plan more clearly.

This is a map overview from the Red Team's side.

Red Team's flag is on the mezzanine level. Initial spawns for Red are on the mezzanine and the platform below.

This is a map overview from the Blue Team's side. Blue Team's flag and initial spawn area are on the upper deck.

These are some images of the Gothic arch from inside the great hall.

There is a sniper perch on each side of the great hall looking down over the floor below and across the space to the other team's side.

The Blue end of the great hall has an apse-like rounded space and outer path.

The Catacomb is at the lowest level where the energy sword can be found. The sword is set to normal physics and wedged into a crack in the rocks.

Also located in the catacomb is a teleporter that sends players to the ridge of the Gothic arch. This can be used for either a quick getaway or as a means to get the drop on an opponent not expecting to be pounced upon from the rooftop.

This is a bit of a nexus on the Blue side. A player can choose to proceed the the Catacombs down low, the great hall or the Blue Team's base above.

Entering the teleporter down in the Catacomb will send you to the top of the map on the ridge of the arched roof. Players will need to decide quickly what their next move is after arriving because the rooftop has a soft kill zone around it.

Just a pretty picture

Here's a walkthrough of Vaulted
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hO1kZNWV3Q

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