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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Comments

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

    1. Merder Smerf
      Merder Smerf
      was meant as more of a compliment to xandrith and demption
      Xandrith and Zombievillan like this.
    2. Zombievillan
      Zombievillan
      I wasn't even thinking about those, I was talking about his elf map & for Xandrith I was talking about Cobalt. Just shows you how useless it is to enter now. I may not even enter my two.

      Meh, we all know I don't really know who will win. Lets just call them my predictions. All in good fun.
    3. THE SLAMMERSS
      THE SLAMMERSS
      That's a pretty shitty attitude to have...you shouldn't be in it for the prize. You should be in the contest to test and improve your skills as a forger. No matter who you think is "better" or "going to win" that shouldn't deter you from making something that you are proud of.
      Psychoduck likes this.
    4. a Chunk
      a Chunk
      XZampleZ is a judge, so he can't enter the contest.
      Don't assume anything regarding the winners. The results of contests after vigorous testing usually end up differently than you expect. When I was involved in testing last time, my opinions on some maps changed significantly over the course of testing - some for the better, others for the worse.
      I haven't even looked at more than 4 or 5 maps. I don't really have any preconceived ideas, so for me every map is on equal footing right now.
    5. Xandrith
      Xandrith
      Don't assume winners based on looks. Goldleaf is trash, and you would know that if you had played it.
      Last edited: Feb 22, 2016
    6. purely fat
      purely fat
      That would work if max was not a judge. I'll give you a better one. Purely Fat, Purely Fat, Purely Fat, and Purely Fat. I don't know the order but does it really matter.:fat::fat::fat::fat::fat::fat::fat::fat::fat::fat::fat::fat::fat::fat:
      xzamplez, a Chunk and Xandrith like this.
    7. Merder Smerf
      Merder Smerf
      spoken like an artist.
      Xandrith likes this.
    8. Zombievillan
      Zombievillan
      Calm down bro. Why so serious? I've been around for along time & seen many a contests. I'm not here for the prize this was more of a joke & a compliment on those 3 guys cuz there maps are so good that I can't keep up with them. Obviously you don't know me cuz I figured that was a little more obvious, geez. Carry on gentlemen I didn't mean to stir anything up.

      Should I go to a different thread to jokingly compliment maps I think are good without being accused of forging for profit? Lol. Don't come at me with that garbage. When you've forged as many maps as I have with out an angle it's insulting to hear that. My first submission was started before the contest was even announced.
      Last edited: Feb 22, 2016
      Aschur, Xandrith and Merder Smerf like this.
    9. purely fat
      purely fat
      Hey yall, lets just all get along. No need to be angry, jelly, or fat. We just need to pile up naked and stop these people from the future from taking our jobs.
    10. Merder Smerf
      Merder Smerf
      U had me at naked and jelly.
      theSpinCycle and Xandrith like this.
    11. theSpinCycle
      theSpinCycle
      Well whaddaya know, fat angry jelly donut kid seems to have the right of it.

      edit: Where is the jelly donut rap on the internet when you need it
    12. xzamplez
      xzamplez
      You butter be joking, Tyrant. I'm winning this thing.
      --- Double Post Merged, Feb 23, 2016 ---
      Were these maps two dimensional lines or something? Sounds like they had line of sight issues.
    13. Zombievillan
      Zombievillan
      Lol, I mean without an angle as in nothing to gain by it. There was never a profit for any map I ever made regardless so for me to be forging for a prize & no other reason is just ludacrith. Also I hope that wasn't taken as a brag, I have made a plethora of maps but I didn't say they were good.

      I wasn't trying to start anything here though, I don't understand how my comments were taken so serious...
      Last edited: Feb 23, 2016
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    14. purely fat
      purely fat
      You butter not let everyone else know you have a map in the saloction.
      xzamplez and Xandrith like this.
    15. SCALLY RAINBOW
      SCALLY RAINBOW
      I know this thread is only to post maps.
      So im sorry for this.
      But this thread is not only maps.what happened.
      I want to know is the contest still closen at end off month? If you have not noticed thr new update has messed up blockers & much more. So i assume testing a winners map will highly depend on looks alone? Which means playable not so nice maps loose out? Just a term.not calling any ones map ugly.maps on this are unreal.

      So i stop making my 2v2 map?? Even though i know i havent a chance.
      Yes?
      No?
    16. Zombievillan
      Zombievillan
      Don't stop bro. They will most definitely not be judging based on looks alone. They know we can't control the bugs that came up so they won't hold them against us & I am sure 343 will be mending the broken bugs at some point. Just do your best to work around the bugs until they are fixed & im sure we will hear something in the near future.
    17. Max Extra
      Max Extra
      When is the test/ judging for the maps starting? because ive updated a map or two the i posted since then because of continued testing.
    18. a Chunk
      a Chunk
      Official testing will begin after the submission deadline. We'll take the version that's in your fileshare at that point. Just make sure it has the same name as what you posted in the submission thread.
      Max Extra likes this.
    19. SaltyKoala
      SaltyKoala
      The contest submission deadline should be pushed back until 343 fixes the update that fckd lighting and invis barriers.
      --- Double Post Merged, Feb 25, 2016 ---
      It just doesn't seem right to go ahead with it, considering how badly some peoples maps got screwed.
      Aschur and THE SLAMMERSS like this.
    20. a Chunk
      a Chunk
      We're discussing how to proceed. We'll update everyone once we've reached a consensus.

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