1v1 Forge Contest Discussion

Octogon type maps? Or Hexagons? ..Pentagons? Quadagons? Trigagons? Where do we draw the line?

 

I made an update to the rules for this contest and removed the limitation on maps made before a certain date.

• Maps made before the date of this announcement are eligible to win if never posted on ForgeHub
• Maps featured on HaloWaypoint or a well known youtube channel before the date of this announcement are not eligible to win
• There is no limit to the number of maps a Forger can submit however only one entry will be eligible for prizing
• You may co-forge with as many people as you like

Prizing info updated today:

Previous:
Top 3 maps awarded $200 each - community vote for 1st place granting $100 bonus

Updated:
$600 1st place, $300 2nd place, $100 3rd place

Settings Updated:
- Assault Rifle removed as starting weapon. You can still use the assault rifle as a pickup weapon on your map.

 

If people were satisfied with 'quality' winning maps, there would be very few complaints. Arguments always ensue over whether the 'best' maps won. These arguments are unavoidable, regardless of who's doing the judging. If the arguments are less dramatic after this contest has completed, I'll honestly partially attribute it to the fact that some of the loudest protesters are involved in the process now, and therefore won't be complaining about the results. And before anyone gets upset by that comment, I'm not trying to suggest that any previous complaints were unjustified, OR that the results of this contest will be bad choices.

 

I have 3 maps that I hope will win. They are remakes but they are pretty good. First is my lock up remake. https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/games/halo-5-guardians/xbox-one/map-variants?lastModifiedFilter=Everything&sortOrder=BookmarkCount&page=1&gamertag=FOTUS Elite#ugc_halo-5-guardians_xbox-one_mapvariant_FOTUS Elite_1056f378-92ba-4231-b041-322cc603cafc

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I also have my isolation remake from halo 3. https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/games/halo-5-guardians/xbox-one/map-variants?lastModifiedFilter=Everything&sortOrder=BookmarkCount&page=1&gamertag=FOTUS Elite#ugc_halo-5-guardians_xbox-one_mapvariant_FOTUS Elite_b0115768-c9c8-48af-9549-116d21aa09e0

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Finally is my Anchor 9 remake from Halo: Reach. https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/games/halo-5-guardians/xbox-one/map-variants?lastModifiedFilter=Everything&sortOrder=BookmarkCount&page=1&gamertag=FOTUS Elite#ugc_halo-5-guardians_xbox-one_mapvariant_FOTUS Elite_532dbed4-b85f-4261-bc28-1f3237cab8d3

 

Probably because they usually don't.

 

Can't enter maps forged before contest start. I doubt you built 3 in a couple of days.

 

Dang those were my best work. Guess I have to work on another remake. I seem to do my best work there.

 

I'm sorry to be the one to let you know, but we will not be accepting remakes if you did not design the original map yourself.

 

There's points for creativity. A remake won't score high in this.

 

Let me save you some time. I won't even look at remakes, for many reasons

 

We want to inspire people to create something new that we haven't seen before. I updated the rules to reflect our mission to reward originality and creativity.

rules updated:
"Maps should be original, do not base your map from an existing design. Remake maps will be disqualified"

 

Also, he should add some texture and detail to the maps rather than just using default greys and metals... Forge is a lot more than placing blocks so they have a particular layout you are after. Look up some of these guys' maps and then set your standard there if you really want to win. (I don't personally know if I'll be able to make a solid attempt)

 

For this contest are weapon-pads encouraged or would the judges prefer non-weapon-pad weapons for power weapons?

If Weapon-pads are encouraged/allowed are custom weapons OK if balanced?

Are REQ variants of weapons aloud?
(Example the Recon DMR or Extended Mag Magnum)

 

would we be able to submit two versions of the same map with different weapon sets, or is that gaming the system?

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also, could you guys solidify the player settings? I have something optimized for Evolved right now that I want to submit this week but I can't act unless I know exactly what the 'slightly modified HCS settings' are supposed to be

 

I was not joking. I am sorry I ever made a joke on this website. By the way, when I do make a joke, I make it for me.

 

Do whatever you feel is right.

I'll say that the design is much more important to me than the weapon set. If you have a great design that's hampered by 12 storm rifles, chances are I'll say **** it and just remove the storm rifles and than play it. Weapons are there to enhance the experience. But at the end of the day it's all about the design. Do what you see fit I'm not going to be that anal about it.

Player settings are default, no radar no AR.

 

Are your jokes as bad as your opinions

 

eggsellent, thank u many