By GunnerGrunt

Background
Vanilla was designed the week that the Forge World Vidoc was released. I really took my time on the layout with this because, well, I had lots of time to think it out before I could get into Forge. It was a special design because, it was created with no knowledge of Forge World's object pallet or limitations. That's the reason the design is so solid. Of course, most of the aesthetic features of the map were added once I had a good knowledge of the objects. The main aesthetic is obviously the two trees in the center of the map. That was the idea that sparked the entire design in the first place. Once I got into Forge, it was simply a matter of finding the right pair of trees and sticking to my design. In the end, it came out about 90% true to design.

Original Design and Concept:

Map Description
Vanilla is a medium-sized competitive map compatible with all gametypes but invasion and race. It supports 2-6 players comfortably, and plays well in team oriented games. I recommend 3v3 Team Slayer, but all of the gametypes are enjoyable and play well. Gameplay varies per gametype. While Slayer games will have a focus on top level combat, objective games usually use the mid and lower levels.
This enclosed map features a pair of indoor trees in the center of the map. The map consists of 3 main levels, although the red and blue base rooms are located between levels. There are mancannons on each end of the map to access the upper levels.

Weapon list:
Sniper
Plasma Launcher
Sword
2 DMRs
2 Needle Rifles
2 Plasma Repeaters
1 Plasma rifle
1 Pistol
1 Needler
4 Plasma Grenades
4 Health Packs

A big thanks to my testers. I considered all suggestions and made many changes because of them.
Rifte Gifle - I added hard kill zone in water
Steve 11th - I extended the second level platform above mancannons
Vincent Torre - I adjusted the blue base objects for easier access
Most testers - I added more cover on the mid level
Grunt Trooper - I added grav lifts by the mancannon to access the mid level more easily
Wolf - I added another health pack and made the other easier to find
*VM me if I failed to mention your suggestion

Pictures!

note: outer grav lifts take you to mid-level while the mancannon takes you to the top

YouTube - Vanilla - Gameplay

Download Vanilla
Download Vanilla without central light orb (slightly improved frame-rate)