Map Name Ozymandias
Map Type: Symmetrical
Players: 4-6 Recommended (supports maximum of eight players)
Weapons List:

DMR x4 (60Seconds)
Assault Rifle x2 (60Seconds)
Frag Grenade x2 (15Seconds)
Plasma Grenade x2 (30Seconds)
Health Pack x3 (60Seconds)
Plasma Pistol x2 (90Seconds)
Plasma Rifle x2 (90Seconds)
Concussion Rifle (120Seconds, 1Clip)
Sniper Rifle (150Seconds, 1Clip)
Active Camo (180Seconds)

My last forge map before Halo 4 was designed as a spiritual successor to Epitaph of Halo 3, despite being symmetrical in design and slightly smaller. I began with a medium-sized 2v2 map in mind, constructing a design resembling a "half-pipe" out of large window coliseum pieces, and then fleshed out the bases and upper floors. The map is extremely height-orientated, making it seem bigger and more complex in layout during gameplay. In regards to the recommended number of players, spawning will be perfect with any less than six. After testing I found four versus four also works reasonably well, but just be aware that the map is small and condensed which might lead to a few bad spawns.

Origin of the Name:
The map is named after a poem by Percy Bysshe Shelley, not that I'm interested in poetry, but the title has a nice ring to it. Ozymandias (pronounced: Ozzy-man-di-ass) is the greek translation of Ramesses II, an Egyptian Pharaoh.

Recommended Gametypes

Slayer DMRs: (FFA, 2v2-3v3)
This gametype is exactly what the map was designed for. Teams (or individuals) can fight to control the upper levels, in particular the sniper spawn, which acts as a significant power weapon given the cover-lacking central half-pipe. Use of the jetpack can also make navigation of the second floor quick and easy.

Oddball: (FFA, 2v2-3v3)
The ball is located directly underneath the sniper spawn in the centre of the half-pipe, making it intensely difficult to acquire and control. This adds a little more strategy to a team-based game. There are no easy "camping" spots to hold the ball, so the game is constantly changing pace.

Neutral Bomb: (2v2-3v3)
The bomb is located centrally, a fair distance away from both teams bases. This adds difficulty to planting the bomb and increases the need for precise strategy and teamwork. The sniper again can be used as a power weapon to facilitate control, but be wary that ignoring the bomb can be costly for the team as a whole.

Screenshots (Well here is the part you probably skipped to anyway)

Overview Middle #1

Overview Middle #2:

Overview of Red Base during 4v4 Stockpile:

Overview of Blue Base during 3v3 Slayer DMRs:

Action Shot with Sniper:

Battle at Sniper Spawn:

Second Floor View:

Finally I just want to thank everyone who helped test Ozymandias, including Paranoia UK, Marmajuke, Syphon Octane, and everyone else whose names I can't remember.