Spranklz' Casual-Competitive Lobby

Discussion in 'Halo and Forge Discussion' started by Spranklz, Jun 14, 2016.

  1. Spranklz

    Spranklz Ancient
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    You can just call it Spranklz' Lobby.

    What it is
    This lobby will be aimed toward enjoying forged 4v4 maps, rather than testing them. In fact, there will be no feedback session. We will play each map once with one gametype, and then move on to the next. However, I will be more than happy to play one map twice, or two maps once each if it really improves the experience! We will rotate through and allow each player to submit a map and gametype. When all players in the lobby have had a chance, we will go through again and again, until the lobby is over.

    With feedback comes time demand, so my goal is to host a lobby that favors playtests over feedback to maximize the number of playtests we do. However, feel free to discuss a map during or after the game. Also feel free to ask the lobby for feedback, but do not expect them to do so. If you are looking to improve your map, I suggest that you save the replays after the lobby is over and review the experience yourself.

    My original idea for the lobby was for players to be able to showcase the maps that they have perfected that have not made it into matchmaking yet, but I want to extend it to all maps at any stage in development that are somewhat ready to be enjoyed. Also, feel free to bring a minigame, although it is not highly encouraged. Minigames should also take no longer than about 12 minutes (more time for overtime is okay).

    In this lobby, I want all non-hosts to feel like they are copilots rather than participants. Because this lobby is about having fun, we will try to cater to the desires of the majority, which means we may do something a little different if everyone wants to. This includes replaying a map, adding a map into the queue outside of anyone's normal submission, moving host if host leaves, etc. We will not, however, vote to skip any map.

    Teams will be rebalanced as necessary. If we have 7, we will balance a 3v4. If we have even less, we may move on to smaller maps or more minigames. We will go until everyone leaves. If I have to leave before others do, I will pass on host to someone else, and they can continue with the lobby with the original spirit in mind.

    Similarly, if I am unable to attend or am more than 15-30 minutes late, I strongly encourage you to still organize and run the lobby without me.

    Also, for those of you who are unfamiliar, I don't have a mic. I will send messages through party chat (probably more than you'd like ;) ), but the push notifications do not always appear, so please remember to check party chat on occasion. Also, like I said about being my copilots, please feel welcome to help me communicate efficiently however and whenever you feel is appropriate.

    Add me if you would like to reach out and participate in the lobby. Everyone welcome! My gamertag is Spranklz.

    What to expect
    -4v4 almost exclusively
    -No feedback session
    -Flexibility
    -Bring your map at any stage of development
    -Minigames okay
    -Lobby to continue if less than 8
    -No mic from host, so check party chat every now and then
    -If host can't make it, feel free to organize among yourselves and continue

    When it is
    I will be hosting my lobby at 6pm Pacific on Saturdays. It ends when everyone leaves. Again, I will not be available every weekend, but you are more than welcome to organize and run the lobby anyway.

    I will be trying my best to coordinate with Alliance Testing Network so that players will have the opportunity to participate in both their lobbies and mine. I will still be attending ATN lobbies as much as I can!
     
    #1 Spranklz, Jun 14, 2016
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  2. MULLERTJE

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    This sounds like fun. I will add you right away. When you start this thing hit me up if you see me. I have lots of untested, crappy maps for you guys to play:)

    This could turn into a great lobby for those forgers who have little knowledge about 'good maps' but still love to forge, get to play their creations and have some casual fun.
     
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  3. Given To Fly

    Given To Fly MP Level Designer
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    I could always use some more exposure on Loading Zone :)
     
  4. Spranklz

    Spranklz Ancient
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    First lobby starts tonight, boys!
     
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  5. RegretFear

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    Hey! I have a 4v4 called Composer V.2. Because of the layout and spawns of the map, only Strongholds and slayer are available at the moment. I intend to create CTF and Ball spawns in the near future.

    GT: Regret Fear
    Map: Composer V.2

    Early versions of the map can be found here




    Since those videos have gone up, I've made some major alterations along with minor weapon swaps.
     
  6. Jack Bell

    Jack Bell Mythic

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    I know you have played some of these, I would love to get more playtests/feedback.

    GT - LoTuS

    Map: Jarvik
    Gametype: 4v4Slayer
    UCC: Yes
    Link
    Cleaned up a few small areas, this map is just about done. I am pretty happy with where it it at.

    Map: Kelvin
    Gametype: 4v4Assault
    Supports: CTF, Slayer, and Ball
    UCC: Yes
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    This map has completely dynamic cover in the middle now, the doors open and the cover shifts with the press of a switch either in bottom mid or top snipe nests.

    Map: Shambles (Test!)
    Gametype: 4v4Slayer
    UCC: Yes
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    My newest creation began as a redesign of yellow corner from Jarvik but on the new canvas. This quickly became its own assymmetrical beach/castle map with a cave system, glowing alien monoliths and a biplane! Tidal canvas load times apply...
     
    #6 Jack Bell, Jul 7, 2016
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  7. Pat Sounds

    Pat Sounds Legendary
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    I'd like to throw these two up for tonights lobby...I can play too.

    Gamertag: Pat Sounds
    Map: Battle School
    Gametype: Battle School Slayer or Battle School CTF

    (Mini-Game with zero gravity and glitched weapons)

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    Map: Priestess
    Gametype: CTF or Slayer

    Download Link

     
  8. Spranklz

    Spranklz Ancient
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    Lobby's up!
     
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