I have braved the depths of which no Sangheili had ever ventured.
I have traversed and mapped the most treacherous deserts, descended to the darkest crypts, and ascended to the heavens above.
I have fought against watchtowers and other worthy claimers of the title Forge King.
Who am I? I am Grundo 'Fishon. Hi, everyone!
Anyway, you've probably heard of Sandbox, right? It's supposed to be a Foundry in Sandtrap form, which seems to being really retarded to some people. However, is that true? Is this really a Big Team Blunder, another map whose sole purpose of notable combat relies on the now-dead playlist?
Well, let's look at it, shall we?
First off, you don't have the top layer to work with, which is already expansive. The top layer, which most people usually see of Sandbox, is literally a bunch of Forerunner Forgable objects. It is actually recommended to move all of the stuff you don't want, should you want to make a set for the greatest CTF or the most epic Infection game ever, you should just throw it somewhere to take care of it later.However, you should mind where you throw your trash. Sandbox is bordered by menacing watchtowers managed by the Guardians themselves. Should you tarry too far into the dusty hills above, they shall look into the heart of scenery and forger alike.
And what will they do?
Anyway, since you're well aware of the consquences of failure, let's move on to the darkest depths. If you remember Sandtrap's small passages within the structures buried in the sand, then you'll have an idea of what the Crypt is. However, what IS the Crypt?
That's simple enough to answer. Those passages in Sandtrap, only they're as large as the entire ******* Foundry map!!! Is that enough for you to know? How about the fact that it's completely made with Grifball in mind, which means that soon enough, you'll be playing your favorite game of smacking Grifs and bombing bases right in the heart of the Forger paradise.
That enough for you? Well, it is about the size of Foundry, which means that, in essence, it IS Foundry. Never again will you be plagued by the need to go from separate map to separate map if you specifically need Foundry for your baes, as now Foundry is right underneath your feet.
How do you get here, you ask? In the center of the Sandbox, you'll find a large, about medium-sized Forgable block. Delete it, move it, bomb it, it doesn't matter. Below it lies the Crypt.
Now, what are the heavens above? They are the Sky Bubble!
... Ok, I'm well aware that the Sky Bubble is arguably the dumbest name ever concieved for this, but here's why. You know Guardian, Blackout, all of those special maps that have the bottomless pit of despair looming its large fog over you. Well, now you have it, minus the fog. Venture high above Sandtrap to find this griddy piece of art, and I mean griddy. Like the Crypt, the Sky Bubble has a grid made to help line up things. Here, you can make your very own floating paradise.
... Just don't fall. The first floating object you make creates the Death Barrier, so for any saps that feel like free-falling, you're not getting up when you hit the bottom... Hypothetically saying that you actually hit the bottom.
After reviewing the facts, what is it? Sandbox is more than the spiritual successor to Foundry. It is the newest love for all Forgers, Machinimators, and Matchmakers alike. With all of the places linked via a teleporter, you could have a game of Shotty Snipers in the heavens above, a game of Sandtrap Heavies readied on ground level, and a match of Grifball set up... all in the same map! How's that for convenience!
Sandbox gets this Sangheili's rating of 10/10. When you get the Mythic Map Pack, folks, go here first.
That's an order.
Grundo 'Fishon
