Hello Forge Hub! I know I haven't posted many of my maps, but I do forge stuff all the time, I promise. I feel it's time I started releasing some of the maps my friends and I love to play on a weekly basis. I have seen some great stuff on Forge Hub that has inspired me and I want to give back too. Sharing the love is what it's all about, right?

Today I wanted to share Robot Playground with you, a symmetrical map that is great for just 1 vs 1 or a larger group of 4 vs 4. The map could probably support more players, but I think any more than 8 would be a bit crowded.

Robot Playground is an octagon shaped map that is build on top of the Pillar. I wanted the map to feel open yet still remain fairly small, so I left the roof off and installed some glass windows so that the player could see some nice vistas. Even though it is symmetrical, the organic grassy and rocky area in the middle does add some slight height variation to the pit as well as some color.

There are two main levels of height variation. Players can easily drop down to the pit in the middle from almost anywhere, but to return to the upper level players must take one of four gravity lifts located in the corners to get back up. These lifts are housed inside close quarters rooms that include either a shot gun or the concussion rifle, so close range combat happens here often. There is also a single elevated platform in the middle that houses the rocket launcher and is only accessible by the two man cannons in the corners. This high middle platform, while giving you the best view, also leaves you very vulnerable to fire from any direction. A long elevated bridge divides the map along the middle houses a couple of DMRs and is always fun for one on one showdowns.

Players have multiple paths that they can traverse to reach the opposing team. Dropping to the lower pit area does yield rewards like grenades, needlers, health, and the centrally located sword, but you risk being fired down upon from nearly any angle on the upper levels. Long range weapons and plasma grenades can be found in the dishes to the left and right sides of the map.

Gameplay is usually fast paced and you never feel like you are completely protected from cover outside of your initial spawn area. CTF and Assault play very well. Classic slayer is a lot of fun and has a Halo CE feel. Swat is a blast as well as Odd Ball and KOTH. I have had some really fun 1 on 1 matches on here which is great when you an a buddy are just hanging out, but 4 on 4 is crazy fun too!

This map is named after my brother who's gamer tag is RoBoT2101. He likes the MLG style of game play, and this map has become one of his favorites. I hope it becomes a favorite of yours as well!

Weapons Sets

Human

DMR x 4
Rocket Launcher x 1
Shot Gun x 2
Sniper Rifle x 1
Frag Grenade x 4
Mounted Machine Gun x 2
Assault Rifle x 2
Magnum x 2

Covenant

Concussion Rifle x 2
Energy Sword x 1
Needle Rifle x 2
Needler x 2
Plasma Pistol x 2
Plasma Grenade x 4
Focus Rifle x 1

On to the screen shots...

The overhead shot

The Central Pit. Rockets are dead center on the high platform if you dare risk getting hit from every angle

Looking down the showdown bridge that divides the map in half

Red spawn

A look out from one of the corner gravity lift rooms

A look back toward the corner gravity lift rooms

The Sniper spawns in one of the side dishes

The center of the pit. The sword can be seen hidden in the middle room

Looking toward red spawn

Here is a video of the map layout and some scenes during a SWAT game.

RoBoT Playground (A Halo Reach Map) - YouTube

Thanks for taking a look! I'd love to hear about how it played for you!