The Cage

Discussion in 'Halo 3 Mini Game Maps' started by Cr0ok3d, Jan 5, 2008.

  1. Cr0ok3d

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    This map started out to be a tunnel but I decided to make the inside bigger so you could move around more. I am thinking about a second floor involving a passing route over the top but I am not sure yet.

    I have just started working on this map and being my first one, I don't want to get too far into it, and I was wondering if anyone could give me any ideas and comments/critizisms on what I have so far. If you would like, you could add onto it, making it a collab and send it back to me.

    Thanks!

    Edit: I am working on getting a few screenshots up so you don't have to download it.
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    This is what I have so far...VERY basic lol, but I think I have a good starting point.
     
  2. Furious D 18

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    What type of game is this going to be? Slayer? CTF? When I build a map, I first come up with a feel or experience that I want to create. Sometimes it's as simple as a cage or a tunnel like you said.

    Once you have the cage, you need to start asking yourself some questions. What's in the cage? Why will players want to go in there? For weapons? For a shortcut somewhere else? How many ways in and out will there be?

    Keep answering these questions until your map starts to take shape. But constantly think about whether or not something fits the original idea.
     
  3. Cr0ok3d

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    It COULD be for CTF but it will probably be more focused on the slayer aspect. I am focusing on a cage like you stated. I have an idea of what weapons but I just would like to here your opinions, which yours helps a lot.

    Thank you for all your help, as I keep adding on to The Cage I will upload more photos.
     
  4. Furious D 18

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    Sure thing. By the way, I'd suggest only posting finished maps in this forum. We don't want to clutter it with a dozen versions of maps. Maybe post it in the Forge Discussion forum next time, as a discussion of how your map should evolve.

    Also, you might want to read this thread about what makes a good map. In fact, I think everyone should.
     
  5. Cr0ok3d

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    Sorry about that...I red both descriptions for each section and chose this one because it seemed to fit in a little better. Next time however, I will post in the other one.
     
  6. Furious D 18

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    Well, it does say "Discuss or post various community Forge Maps," so maybe it's ok. That's just my opinion, not really "official" or anything. You're probably fine.
     
  7. Cr0ok3d

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    Ok, well I am looking at the link you gave me right now. It has a lot of good ideas and points to making a great map. That could help me in the long run.
     
  8. ROC bioflame

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    this has probly one of the top 20 types of maps to make!!!!!
     
  9. Cr0ok3d

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    I'm sorry, what?
     
  10. Lance001

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    Er, that made no sense, ROC.

    Crooked, I love the design of this. I suggest you do, as Furious wisely suggested, plot out what you're looking for before you get far. You've got a great base design here...what are you wanting it to accomplish? It looks great, so keep it up, and asking for suggestions is a really smart thing to do. =D

    Also, would you like me to move this to the other forum?
     
  11. Furious D 18

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    I'm not sure but I think he was saying that this is a common idea. Most of the senior members here strongly value creativity and originality above all else. Personally, I don't mind when people post a tired idea, as long as they do it well. Each map is different, and you can't judge the quality of a map based solely on its originality. Also, people rarely get it perfect the first time, or the third time. By remaking old ideas, we can build upon the old maps to make them better. That's my two cents anyway.
     
  12. Cr0ok3d

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    Yes, I see what both of you are saying. Obviously I am not nearly done with this map. I still need to build off this to make what I feel is a prominent map that people will love to play on.

    If this is in the wrong spot, I gladly will allow you to move this.

    I guess what I was trying to get out of this was some ideas, thoughts, comments, and critizisms. Along with those I was hoping to get someone who would work on this with me. I don't have many friends that forge or play custom games and I am looking for someone who can help me out.
     
  13. Furious D 18

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    Correction: you used to not have many friends that Forge or play custom games. Welcome to Forge Hub.
     
  14. Lance001

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    Nice point, Furious. Like he said, we're here for ya. I highly recommend checking out the "testing" stickies and the sort. You can find a lot of great help there.

    How about this for ideas: Make it a Multi-Flag CTF. Have two-level bases on opposite sides, outside the cage. Put sideways shield doors as a bridge across the second floor of the cage, so that Mongooses could make it across with a flag carrier. Or, you could take the flag and take it through the more dangerous first floor of the cage. Have the flag on the top floor of the bases, by the way.

    Likey?
     
  15. Cr0ok3d

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    Well, I was trying to get at, people on my friends list of xbox live. If you would like to add me my name is ix Cr0ok3d xi (first 0 is a zero). I was hoping someone would help construct it with me rofl...
     
  16. Blazen Nite

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    just put stuff in the cage that people want to get to and you're good
     
  17. Cr0ok3d

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    Yes, I haven't decided what exactly I am going to put in their yet...I will probably have a sniper on the outside of the tunnel, and either a shotgun or sword in the middle. I also haven't yet figured out the scenery for the outside of the cave.
     
  18. darkmuse19

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    i would be willing to help u but u know, im new to forgehub
     
  19. Cr0ok3d

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    Ok, I haven't actually gotten anything else done. I have been really busy lately. (Finals[which end tomorrow], Forge Hub lol, sports, and a lot of other stuff). Tomorrow I am taking a break to work on my map since I will have some time. Add ix Cr0ok3d xi (The 0 is a zero). I will probably be on from like 3 pm-7pm central time if you can make it then.
     
  20. darkmuse19

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    forgot 2 tell u that my mic broke a couple days ago so i dont know if u still want me to help if not its fine
     

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