Hey I just had an idea would'nt it be cool if bungie did an update to include all forge items on sandbox so you could create a variety of things with diffrent styles and such. For example you have a double box from foundry and one from sandbox on sandbox in such a case combine the to you could make neat stuff. Also they should be creating some new items like shrubs and trees for forge that would also open up a whole new door. So my idea is this everyboby send bungie messages saying they want to have all items in sandbox from all maps. That would'nt be to much to ask right? Now I know probebley a bunch of you will be like This is'nt worth trying for and will say so in a replie back...but if there is a slight chance of this we have to try it would revolutionize forge as we know it!
It is actually a lot to ask for. Basically you're asking Bungie to re-write the code used for Sandbox just to have different Forge items. That would take a very long time to do, and quite frankly it's not worth it. Sandbox is already too much to ask for. We have 3 levels to Forge on, plus an insane Budget. Give Bungie a break and don't ask for such ludicrous things.
Seriously. You're asking Bungie to rewrite code already implemented into the game... It would take alot of time, and it would force EVERYONE to pay for the maps again, because Microsoft would view it as new DLC. So, no.
Things I'd Like in Forge Quote: Originally Posted by RebornYeti It is actually a lot to ask for. Basically you're asking Bungie to re-write the code used for Sandbox just to have different Forge items. That would take a very long time to do, and quite frankly it's not worth it. Sandbox is already too much to ask for. We have 3 levels to Forge on, plus an insane Budget. Give Bungie a break and don't ask for such ludicrous things. True RebornYeti, but bungie should and could consider getting a larger cast and reduce studion time... bungie takes time with their maps and if they had more ppl then their ideas would be brought out quicker. I think Sandbox gives you so many essential peices as well as new ones im just in love with it. But i am very superised that they haven't incorporated a larger object limit. I mean they could on the disk try compressing data 4 the stuff, and Yeti rewriting the code isn't that hard. It's really copying and pasting the letter sequence for a object to be moved and be solid or moveable. The hard part is to write it correctly. Bungie did screw up with the code a little onthe sandbox floor with the occasinal unintentional geo-merging. But for the thread, here are some things I could easily or want to see Bungie make for forging. 1.LADDERS (They have them on the level Tsavo Highway so they have the code, idk why they dont use it!!!) 2.Natural scenery, trees, plants, etc. (Same with the ladder, they have the code.) 3. Covenant/Forerunner peices/architecture. Just though it's cool. 4.Not an object, but NEW TOOLS, like snap-to-grid, auto-angle, or flatten. That would make forging easier and the maps cleaner and better. 5.Ability to destruct/deform objects and save as they look to add a destroyed feel to maps. 6.WATER. THEY HAVE THE CODE! 7."Graffiti" tool. Able to write certain phrases that Bungie will allow and place them on your map on a wall or floor or something 4 asthetics. I can't think of others right now, but there are.
Uh, there's the Sky Bubble (1), the Default Level (2), and the Crypt (3). Yeah, they already have the code, but it's not easy to add scenery, destructible objects, snap-to-grid, and water to Forge. There's only so much you could add to Forge, and I think Sandbox is a good as it's gonna get.
This is probably the bizzilionth time I have seen a thread like this. It will not happen. It would look ugly anyway. The ONLY thing I would like to see from Foundry on Sandbox is the door.
Yeah the door is definitely needed. I don't think this would be a bad idea for ODST. In my personal opinion, ODST should have a completely redesigned forge. Or at least Halo 4 should. One that you can still merge, geomerge, be able to add trees or scenery, and especially but most unlikely be able to make items move around in a set path. That would be awesome for ferris wheels, rollercoasters, and flying carpets, among the unlimited possibilities. A few more things: water would be great. You can make a Sandtrap map like "Desperate for Water" or something like that. Also, they should MOST DEFINITELY TAKE OUT THE HARD LIMIT SO YOU CAN PUT AS MANY OBJECTS AS YOU WANT. That way, GIGANTIC bases could be made. I can imagine a capture the flag (it could be more realistic) on a gigantic map that takes up the whole top floor on sandbox. There would be insanely awesome Mario Kart-like race tracks, with scenery in the background and a longer course. Wow, if some of these were applied, Forge would be so incredibly amazing. Maybe instead of adding this on to Halo (only so much you can fit on one disk), there could be a whole separate game/disk for forge. Just a thought.
I also want to see most of the items from all past maps incorporated into Sandbox. I don't understand why they took out pieces like the crate, dumpster, drop pods, etc. Unfortunately, this is very unlikely. Other things I would like to see in forge: Ladders Breakable glass panels Operable doors and gates Environment: Water, rain, snow, trees, fog, etc. All items from previous and existing maps The Elephant: Bring it back!! It's too epic for just one map!!
I only want a one category of item: skins. they would work exactly like gloomy or juicy, but instead of changing the lighting they would change the outer level skins on objects. for example: covenant, unsc1, unsc2, forerunner, flood and outdoor. this would help loads when you are trying to recreate a older map or make a campaign level into a multiplayer map. the only problem I see with this are getting the very well curved covenant and flood structures to look accurate and not be blocky. I idont know much about coding so I have no idea how difficult this would be. drummerguy360:true a massive ctf map or a mario cart track with scenery would be cool, LAG
Cool, but rather complicated. I think it would be easier, orbs that alter the time of the day, so you would have the night orb, dusk orb, morning orb, etc... Or wheter conditions orbs, like snow orb, rain orb, etc...
well not exactly.. wut they could do is make items like sand or grass into hexagons or squares, and for the water it could be a square or hexagon too, also they could at least have immoveable trees or plants. =P and it's easy to add destuctable objects they do it with fusion coils all the time
First off, making forging easier would take the honor and skill out of what we do here on this site. Second of all, graffiti would add a potentially quite harmful element to custom maps in terms of appropriateness.
So, basically, everyone wants a "garry's mod" for halo 3. Unless microsoft feel they can make huge amounts of money off it, it aint going to happen, however much we want it.