Well I got some. And I guarantee that each of the responses to my ideas that meet the criterion will be considered for feature. That doesn't mean that I'll feature it, it just means that I will play it with staff or other testing parties. But if it doesn't live up to what I thought it would, I will work with the creator to make the map the best it can be. Forging Challenge 1: (6/19/08) Make an asymmetrical map that PLAYS WELL for symmetrical gametypes. This means Team Slayer and MultiFlag. Also, real assymmetry, not Standoff style asymmetry, where each side has the same stuff. Bonus points for well-placed Equipment and Powerups (That means don't shoehorn them in or leave them out). Possible sources of inspiration: Halo Asym maps: Prisoner, Hang 'em High, Chill Out!Ascension, Lockout, and Guardian Forging Challenge 2: (6/18/08) Make an impressive remake of Longest/Elongation, keeping similar dimensions and features. For this one to be the informal winner, I only desire epic geometry. I would then want to work with the map maker for things I have more experience in such as spawning and weapon placement/balance. Forging Challenge 3: (6/18/08) Make a spiritual sequel to Boarding Action out of Blackout. I've seen some impressive stuff there, but not this. Ships should definately be out of jump range, especially from top of one "ship" to the other's bottom. The biggest challenge will be the right amount of cover and open space, which I feel BA nailed perfectly. I'd be happy to help set up weapons for this one too. If you have questions about any of the presented challenges, feel free to ask me in the IRC Channel, via PM, or in this thread.
My newest map may be up to the first challenge....Just click my signature for the layout (ps. I still need to update the layout a little, it's off from what I've updated with the design in forge) I'm trying to do exactly what challenge one describes. I have been working on this map a while now (I'll try to update pictures again tomorrow) Although I won't know exactly how it plays until I test it a little. But, I am way off from being close to finished. I had a few setbacks on it which slowed me down a lot. Such as having to redo the unlimited budget on it (it turned down all run times for some reason). And I have vacation in one week. So, that'll set me back a little too. I'll report back here when it's getting close to being done.
I'm doing an asymmetric anyways. As for Longest/Elongation, ask Rick nicely if he'll put conveyor belts in it. =P
Well, it's not exactly like I would be taking credit for it, would I? These are just things that I would like to see made, but do not have the skill to do so. Cept weapons placement and spawning, which requires something other than talent. See, I was thinking about that, but it would be more trouble than it is worth. Rick's belt was only a few boxes long, and you would need two three times that length on any Elongation remake.
What will you be winning Kapura? considering that this is almost like a contest will there be a prize? I know the fact of creating a great map that couuld be featured is it's own reward but will you be giving anything?
No prizes. these are things that would be cool if they were made, not a contest. No deadline, no full winners, not a contest.
Added a new challenge. Good luck with that one. Also, feel free to PM me ideas for new challenges. The more ideas we get out there, the better.
Jesus, that's even worse than #2. Blackout is too small and not enough scenery to pull this off as well, I think.
I'm just looking at this thread and it makes me notice... There are some REALLY talented users of Forge out there. I think I have been hanging out in Matchmaking too long and need to focus on Forge.
Awesome, I think I'll do the first challenge. Can't wait for the submissions! wait, doesn't he mean in the huge space outside of the map?
Wow actually i just finished an elongation remake a few weeks ago. Tested only once or twice but ill post it anyways tomrw.