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Looks nice but i don't really see the purpose of remaking a map already in halo 4. Either way though it looks like a good map.

 

right but in the main post you said

not really important.

 

Eh, I do not like how you originally wanted this to be a Longbow remake. It is not that I have a problem with the map, but sufficing with something different because you do not have enough resources is like aborting a fetus for not being a boy and adopting one instead.

Seriously, though, your output from all of the work forging you must have put into this is beautiful aesthetics and an original theme. According to my vigilant eyes, I only see a few problems.

1. There seems to be no theme to the map.
2. There is no storyline or background to the map (my personal quirk).
3. In the third image, trees are growing on the rocks. It looks nice, but the hyper-realistic side of me hates that.
4. In the fourth image, everything in the middle is unattractive. You have a strange structure above the large crate, and the shack is ugly, along with its (too wide and non-centered) ramp.

Other than that, if you at least respond to my issues somewhat accordingly and tune the gameplay in testing games, it will on my special list of downloaded maps (you will be my first).

 

firstly you should try and keep your responses more respectful and less argumentative. Also i agree with what J DAWG said.

1. all maps should have a theme not necessarily a like in flood but you should be able to tell what it is. Not just random buildings and rocks.
- see my map sweatshop for an example; it is all one one comprehensible building.
2. I also like to have a back story.
- again see sweatshop as i have added back story to it, not only visible in the description but, more importantly, in the map as well.
3. I don't think trees and rocks are too important but it doesn't look pretty and overall subtracts from the aesthetic of the map.
4. Again just having random structures subtracts from the aesthetic of the map. Try and make everything fit a theme or idea keep the map as clean and visually pleasing as possible.

 

I will be honest and truthful and if no one likes this then well that's your problem not mine. This is to the two guys that posted their opinion about a stupid background story and theme to this map. I think you two should not run around looking at maps on forgehub just to judge someones map/maps. I personally played on this map and helped test it and the gameplay was just great I enjoyed playing on this map and deffinetly saved this map to play with my friends and share it. I think the only types of maps that I have seen here on forge hub that have a background story and a theme to them are mostly flood gametype maps or dominion or anything like that. This is a BTB ( Big Team Infinity Slayer Custom Map ) this is not a retarded flood map. I know the guy personally who made this map because he is my brother. I helped forge this map as well as play test it and I have some pretty OK maps that most people think are so incredibly AWESOME and in all honesty they suck with asthetics they weren't smooth maps to play on everything is croocked and jagged and unrealistic. I say if you wanna judge a persons map remind yourself that you only get a $10,000 budget in FORGE and that some of the items are insanly expensive so making a beautiful map wiht asthetics and good looks and good gameplay then guess what its not easy with a budget that small and like I said earlier in this post in this reply that if you don't like what I have to say well then that's your problem and not mine. NOT every map that people make HAS TO HAVE a lame background story or a lame theme to it. The most important thing on a map that someone makes is that it plays well and that people enjoy playing on it and have fun.

 

Look lSynapsl please take sometime to get acquainted with forgehub before making your first post, a rage post. A theme does not mean writing a novel of background about your map. It means making your map make sense in the halo universe. It should be something that would plausibly be a forerunner structure, unsc ship, etc. Take a look at all the featured maps:
1. Curb Stomp - A human City
2. Endfall - Also a human base/city - urban theme
3. Radient - Arena style base
All these maps have a clear theme and fit that theme. Aesthetics are just as important as game play in a map. In order to become a very good forger you must balance both aesthetics and game play. We are here to simply offer advise and criticism so new forgers can improve their skills.

 

Ok to get something straight before accusing me of raging.
1. I did not rage in my first post comment
2. If you think because someone stated their opinion and their mind is raging then I think you should seriously pick your words accordingly before accusing someone of raging.
3. I worked on this map and played on this map personally and the gameplay is just as amazing as the map looks.
4. No one ever said that you have to like the map. There might be other people on forgehub that find this map pleasing to look at and might actually play this map.
5. No not EVERY map HAS to HAVE a theme or background story. It is time consuming and for me a waste of time forgers wanna get their map out there to get played on and not read boring background stories about the map.
6. And before accusing someone of raging in their first forum comment post I suggest that you read it twice before commenting on what I said because I clearly stated that " This is just my opinion and I will be truthful and honest and if you don't like honesty well then that's your problem " if you get offended because of what someone said truthfully and honestly and stating their opinion and what they think than that's kinda messed up no offense getting offended about someone stating their opinion and their mind is just messed up and like I said no offense intended.

That is all I have to say so just please do me a favor next time before accusing me think of what your gonna write before posting it thanks.

 

got lost in wall of text... stopped reading because head was spinning.

face it, you post maps here because you want feedback. don't take it all so personally that someone finds some things to improve about your map. that's what this forum is largely for.

themes and backstories aside, there is more to making a map work well than just having your friends try it out. their opinions will be biased because they are your friends. Take into account what non-friends (notice I did not say enemies) have to say too. You shouldn't compromise on things you feel you must do with your map, but at least try to experiment with the suggestions provided. That will help you grow as a forger and create new maps that can cater to many different kinds of players.

 

The whole island is covered in grass...

 

umm... they are arguing because you were first offended by someone's suggestion (that you now say you appreciate) and asked a friend of yours to rush to your defense in the thread.