Welcome to EGGGNOG'S EGGGSTORDINARY EGGGSTRAVAGANZA What is it? Every week I will be releasing a blockout and it's the job of all of you to spice it up and make it interesting. Spoiler: What is a blockout? A blockout is a group of objects, usually primitives, that designate pathing and gameplay dynamics. They are very simple and not at all pleasing to the eye, but are merely to see how a map will play. How do I participate? You can bookmark whatever blockout you like the most from the ones found below and change it to suit your style. Then post a link to your version below as well as whatever else you want, a brief description, inspiration, whatever you want. The gametype isn't required because it'll be based off the blockout, but mentioning which blockout you did would be helpful. For competition purposes your map must be submitted withing two weeks of when the blockout was released. Is there a reward? Unfortunately I cannot offer much, but you do get bragging rights and respect, and I will be doing YouTube showcases on the winners map. However, I have seen an outcrying for gameplay advice, so I figured this could be beneficial. How will the winner be decided? I will put together lobbies with those who are availible to play each map and decide which is the winner based on the rubric found here. Each category is worth 10 points.
The first blockout is here! It's a syemmetrical layout with mostly forerunner weappns, but again, you can change anything you want to. if youre confused on the rules I encourage you to read the OP and if you still don't find what you need then feel free to ask a question. A reminder that all submissions are due the Saturday after the release, but everyone is welcome to continue making changes if they like where the map is going. The prefab for the first ever blockout of Egggnog's exciting, eccentric, extrordinary, efficacious, edgy, elaborate, enchanting, excessive, exaltant extravaganza can be found here. https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/...dEGGGNOG_b0899c83-8373-4e64-8041-504be9c0773a
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I plan on submitting to this. A fun project to work on for only a week between other stuff is quite fun.
Well, due to a lack of submissions I won't be judging anything or revealing a winner, and I will also be extending each competition to a 2 week time frame, but I will still be revealing the next blockout weekly, so here's number two! https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/...dEGGGNOG_ba87d16a-b712-4d30-9fe7-9b2a9f3ab4c4
Hey Hey Hey, I've got a submission for Blockout 2. Here ya' go: http://www.forgehub.com/maps/chronology.3870/
This sounds like a pretty cool competition man. I'm obviously way late to the game this week but if it's going on next week I'm gonna try to submit something for sure. Great idea!
Each competition is 2 weeks long, so you've got plenty of time to turn Blockout 2 into something. If I don't get 4 submissions for the second one I'll probably end the competition.
Ah I overlooked the two weeks thing. I'll get something going, I think this is a cool concept and would like to see it pick up steam and become a regular thing.
Here's Blockout 3. I'm realize there are no screenshots, by I had to rush this one out due to Halo 5 crashing, and I'm disheartened by the fact that there are no submissions for Blockout 1, which is due today. If I have less than 4 submissions for Blockout 2, I will probably close this thread undefinitely. https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/...dEGGGNOG_21dcab0b-7b36-46c4-8d32-41de0884c4fb
If you enjoy making blockouts you should continue the thread regardless of submissions. I know I don't have the schedule to keep up with the speed in which you post these. Maybe consider extending your deadlines, or just post blockouts as a benefit to the community.
Seriously, this looks like a really cool competition. I think it's just a time constraint thing. It takes a while to art up a map, and people are discouraged from submitting to Blockout 1 when you've already released Blockout 2, and so on.
I've got a submission for Blockout 2...Went with a Sangheili palace / cape town sort of theme. http://www.forgehub.com/maps/midala.3978/ I'll probably submit one for #3 as well. This was fun!
Our third submission is actually from @Agent Zero85, but unfortunately he doesn't have a good enough internet connection to make a post. It's called Luna Base and can be found here. https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/...t Zero85_770a9629-4cbd-4048-a64b-dbec40127fdf
I have chosen to stop this competition for a plethora of reasons, but I'll continue until after blockout 3 is judged. There is a reboot version that'll be better organized and released very soon.