Throwdown - 2v2 Map Contest

Discussion in 'Halo and Forge Discussion' started by a Chunk, Dec 4, 2015.

By a Chunk on Dec 4, 2015 at 1:31 AM
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    Our baby is back again, and looking better than ever. Let's kick off our reunion with a BANG!


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    Hello Hubbers. Halo 5 forge has launched and a new era is upon us. To commemorate this grand occasion, Forgehub is breaking radio silence to announce a 2v2 Slayer forge map contest. There's no time to waste. Dive right in and get your hands dirty because the 2v2 Throwdown contest is ON!


    GOING LOUD
    Q. What maps can I forge on?
    A. Your map can be forged on one of the blank canvases - Alpine, Glacier, Parallax, or Breakout Arena. It can also be forged on any of the Halo 5 disc maps, however they can ONLY be used as a blank canvas. You CANNOT use existing geometry on disc maps.

    Q. Are there age requirements?
    A. No. Anyone who submits a map will be eligible to claim a prize.

    Q. Can I co-forge with my friend(s)?
    A. Yes! We love seeing community collaboration, so co-forging is allowed. However, be aware that your map must have a primary author who will receive any contest winnings.

    Q. Are remakes from (insert game here) allowed?
    A. Yes, however it is extremely unlikely that a remake will win any prizes because it will automatically receive a low score in the Originality/Creativity judging category.
    Anyone found to be plagiarizing maps from other forgers will be disqualified, and shall forever be shunned by the forge community (so don't do it).


    SUBMISSIONS
    Entries must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on March 1st, 2016. All submissions should be tailored to 2v2 Slayer gameplay, both in size and in power weapon placement. All submissions will be tested using default slayer settings, so be sure to mold your maps to your liking with that in mind. Judging will commence immediately after the submission deadline and winners will be announced as soon as judging is completed.

    To submit your map, simply create an account at www.ForgeHub.com, visit the "Maps" page and click on the "Submit Your Map" icon. Eligible submissions must contain at least 7 images per map. A YouTube gameplay video, or walkthroughs are heavily encouraged as well.
    After posting your map, post a link to it in the Throwdown Submission Thread.

    SUBMIT YOUR MAPS: HERE


    JUDGEMENT DAY
    Eligible map submissions will be judged based on:

    Game-type Support
    • Does the map function for the game-type as necessary? Are all required objects and systems in place to successfully play a game?
    Fun-Factor
    • Is the map fun to play on? Is the space fun to navigate through? Do the weapons, spawns, and layout promote a positive game experience? Is the map balanced and fair for the given game-type?
    Performance
    • Does the map suffer from any negative visual or performance issues?
    Originality / Creativity
    • Is the map interesting and unique in both design and appearance?

    JUDGE PANEL
    - a Chunk
    - a 3 Legged Goat
    - Xzamplez
    - WARHOLIC



    PRIZING
    Nothing heats up these cold winter days like the burning desire to take home some of these fantastic prizes!

    1st Place - $500

    2nd Place - $350

    3rd Place - $150

    4th Place - our appreciation



    THE THROWDOWN
    The goal of this contest is two-fold. First we want to find great maps, and then we want to play on great maps! Yes, you heard right. The winning maps chosen from this contest will be played on during an upcoming tournament (so don't tell anyone about the hidden Rocket Launcher that only you know about).

    There you have it! Get out there and make us proud, Hubbers.


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Discussion in 'Halo and Forge Discussion' started by a Chunk, Dec 4, 2015.

    1. TheUNSCVeteran
      TheUNSCVeteran
    2. Hitbox Unknown
      Hitbox Unknown
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    3. a Chunk
      a Chunk
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    4. Hitbox Unknown
      Hitbox Unknown
      lol ok thnx!
    5. Orzium
      Orzium
      ANYONE THINK THAT THE DEADLINE OF MARCH 1ST IS STILL WAY TOO EARLY... People are still getting used to the mechanics and new forge in halo 5. For such a large prize pool I feel this contest needs to be longer.
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    6. K a n t a l o p e
      K a n t a l o p e
      Plus, my TV crapped out on me 4 weeks ago and I've been in a forgeless coma ever since.
    7. a Chunk
      a Chunk
      2 months is already a long time frame for a contest.
      There will be plenty more contests to come, and extending this one would mean delaying the tournament that will use the maps, and delaying future contests.

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      xzamplez, WAR, Zombievillan and 5 others like this.
    8. Orzium
      Orzium
      Fair enough....
    9. Pedaeus
      Pedaeus
      When comparing forge maps does it matter if the terrain is very uneven and bumpy to walk through?
    10. Overdoziz
      Overdoziz
      How uneven we talking?
    11. Pedaeus
      Pedaeus
      enough to block nearly half of a players body sometimes.
      --- Double Post Merged, Feb 22, 2016 ---
      When I play tested the map it didn't play a huge role however, it made me wonder if it may become an annoyance in a more competitive game. Tue_Feb_16_20-34-19_PST_2016.png
    12. Overdoziz
      Overdoziz
      Any reason why you won't just make it smooth?
    13. cluckinho
      cluckinho
      Yeah just raise that area in the right corner.
    14. Pedaeus
      Pedaeus
      Thanks for your input, and do you know how to fix an object if the lighting brakes for example, a stair case become extremely dark when the entire map around it is not?
    15. Merder Smerf
      Merder Smerf
      have we gotten full details on this 2v2 tournament yet? who is organizing this tourney and how many maps from the contest are going to be used are my two main questions.
    16. ReclaimerX22
      ReclaimerX22
      In what time zone?
    17. a Chunk
      a Chunk
      We're not ready to announce tournament details yet. There will be an announcement sometime after the contest deadline.
      11:59PM Eastern time. For anyone outside of the US, that translates to 4:59GMT (March 2nd).
    18. Zombievillan
      Zombievillan
      This matters not anyway. The top 4 maps have already been made. Ill tell you who it is, Demption, xzamples, Multilockon, and xandrith in an undetermined order but that will be your winners. I would almost put money on it if I wasn't so cheap.
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    19. Merder Smerf
      Merder Smerf
      For sure at least shurima is number 1 and gold leaf is number 2. I'm still submitting but certainly does feel a bit futile.
      Last edited: Feb 22, 2016
    20. Psychoduck
      Psychoduck
      Let's maybe not make uninformed guesses about who's going to win the contest before submissions are even all in? Just make the best maps you can and let the judges do their job.

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