Forge World

Forge World is a new map in Halo: Reach, and the largest map in the series history. Set on Installation 04, Forge World allows the most flexible Forge editing ever seen, allowing players to create entire maps, within the larger map itself. The map is split into five main sections; Blood Gulch, the "Island", the "Rock", the "Interior" and the "Pocket".

Description

The Gulch are is set in a semi-enclosed, symmetrical canyon with a base at either end and an open field between, and a drying river running through it. The level supports vehicles and is recommended for 4-16 players. However, unlike its namesake, this map features a temperate climate full of grass, akin to the style of its predecessor, Template:Levelname. This area is the fifth incarnation of the Blood Gulch (Valhalla also being a "spiritual successor").

Unlike the original Blood Gulch, the canyon is only semi-enclosed. There are also some features similar to Valhalla, the most predominant being the grassy terrain, the lake on the far side of the map beyond the blue base, and the snowy mountains beyond the red base. Other than the environmental changes, the map is very faithful to the original Blood Gulch, with even the simplest nooks in the canyon walls being remade. The map itself will be larger, and will have teleporters reminiscent of the teleporters from the maps Cold Storage and Gemini. The bases themselves will be more detailed, with colored lights designating the red and blue base.

The Island area is roughly symmetrical with a large rock formation in the center and a small bay one side.

The Enclosed area is reminiscent of The Crypt from Sandbox but instead of stone it appears to be made of Forerunner Metals.

The Cliff area is about the same size as the The Crypt but is positioned on the edge of the lake w.

The Rock is a tall island with a spiraling path from top to bottom. This area was based of ascension.

Sources

http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/vidaudio.aspx?c=58&i=27384