Halo | Now Infinitely more Halo

By thornXBL Go To PostWas gonna get on for a nice long session last night, but the snow we got knocked my power offline at like 8pm. Didn't come back on until 4:30am. D:

Snow!
It's effin' gorgeous weather where i live in Canada.

By nillapuddin Go To PostThats interesting thanks for responding

I could definitely see that thematically the spined floor was really interesting and I had a feeling it wasnt just a one-off piece selection.

I figured the switches and doors were a late add-in, Im just curious why they didnt get thrown in there during the 2 months between you leaving and the maps coming out… But I wont pretend to know what their work schedule is.

Overall like I said I found it to be really well made, as presumptuous as it is given your short time with the tools, I knew you would put out a quality product.

So you say the map is unfinished, is there a plan for it to be updated with your fixes post forge launching to the public? So you cant work on it until then? I would love to see all these maps refreshed by the new year with updates/fixes/respawns etc. I certainly hope thats in the roadmap.

When i was there they were having difficulty with Phased Physics scripted pieces passing through another Phased Physics piece. It worked fine with pieced with built in movement scripting, but failed with user scripted objects. I assume they were still working hard on the problem when the maps were finalized, or decided to skip the shutters and doors in case there were later difficulties which broke the map in MM.

My plan was to make the shutters and doors Normal Physics, with hollow slots for them to slide into. Unfortunately, as i stated above, the bases were just blocked out so there were no slots available for the shutters to drop into. The front half of the bases have to be rebuilt from scratch anyway so the shutters will be certainly be added later. I believe they intend to have us all refresh our maps post launch now that 'dump and run' sustain is a thing of the past.

I'm now uploading most all the Reach matchmaking test sessions from way back when, before Bungie.net eventually maybe takes videos offline. Enjoy. I have like.. 30 more to upload, so I'll be reposting every time a sizable batch is up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taDWu91iiNg&index=1&list=PLO4EBSvjBEosa0HVjJAIQbFgZcj8oSXLO

Not every map in here made it to matchmaking, so maybe you can catch some maps you know about that didn't quite make it.

just got cooked twice in WZ:Assault

All the clans are on today, like full team clans....going in with 2 other peeps aint cutting it.

Today just isn't a good halo day

Guys, I made a tribute to Halo 5! Hope you enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d48hMnHa6DU

By thornXBL Go To PostNice video! Good choice using the chill instrumental

Thanks! Yeah, wanted to go for a chill, relaxing vid lol. Thinking of a different feel for my next video.

By PhoenixVax Go To PostGuys, I made a tribute to Halo 5! Hope you enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d48hMnHa6DU

Very nice, gave a thumbs up for use of the OST :)

By NOKYARD Go To PostI believe they intend to have us all refresh our maps post launch now that 'dump and run' sustain is a thing of the past.

Well I truly hope that is the case, I know you will continue to improve your map at home, I just hope thats reflected if it stays in the rotation.

Honestly I just really want them to work on making sure they right maps get in, and once they are in, being fluid with the updating process.

I havent had any direct dealings with 343, but I remember how frustrating it was trying to get that remake playlist going in Reach, none of the maps we actually wanted got in, communication was sloppy and it turned from a playlist I was super excited for, into a shit show.

I am really hoping that 343 can streamline the communication, introduction and updating of community forge maps going forward,

By AnonomissX Go To PostVery nice, gave a thumbs up for use of the OST :)

Thank you so much!

By nillapuddin Go To PostI am really hoping that 343 can streamline the communication, introduction and updating of community forge maps going forward,

The Cartographers are pushing for a regular XP Weekend Community Forge Playlist to get your maps in front of players. I believe the community will supply enough quality content to refresh it with new maps every month.

I really like the middle structure on Basin. I think it highlights how good interiors on maps will look now with forge. Imagine in H4 or HR, that room would be all grey or overshadowed.

By NOKYARD Go To PostThe Cartographers are pushing for a regular XP Weekend Community Forge Playlist to get your maps in front of players. I believe the community will supply enough quality content to refresh it with new maps every month.

sooo is CC a thing again?

By nillapuddin Go To Postsooo is CC a thing again?

Never went away but drew the curtains after the MCC/HCS debacle. Just came back from reading 95 posts in the CC Skype group.

Forge is gonna be so good, I just wanna get on there and make something big and stupid.

By Pancracio17 Go To PostForge is gonna be so good, I just wanna get on there and make something big and stupid.

Me too.

I already have my first 5 hours of forge planned out:

1. Look at all the different color combinations.
2. Spawn every single object
3. Do crazy Warthog jumps

quite possibly the most Champion-tier Stronghold cap ever accomplished

super stupid grav lift sandwich on Plaza

Hey forgers

make sure your maps don't have crap spawns this time.

By TheHunter Go To PostHey forgers

make sure your maps don't have crap spawns this time.

What a great contribution to the overall discussion.

By TheHunter Go To PostHey forgers

make sure your maps don't have crap spawns this time.

Yeah, even on Nok's map, the spawns are busted. Unless a person from the other team is *supposed* to be spawning at your camo/ghost and messing up the beginning of the match :/

By a zoojoo Go To PostWhat a great contribution to the overall discussion.

Well it's true.

I mean how do you miss that the other team has one guy spawn at the other teams side every time?

By belushy Go To PostMe too.

I already have my first 5 hours of forge planned out:

1. Look at all the different color combinations.
2. Spawn every single object
3. Do crazy Warthog jumps

If so, you will spend hours 6 through 8 figuring out the new control scheme and button combos.

By NOKYARD Go To PostIf so, you will spend hours 6 through 8 figuring out the new control scheme and button combos.

I can't wait.

By TheHunter Go To PostHey forgers

make sure your maps don't have crap spawns this time.

Cool. Thanks. Great insight.

By NOKYARD Go To PostIf so, you will spend hours 6 through 8 figuring out the new control scheme and button combos.

the first 11 hours then

Based on Bungie's and 343's work over the years, I'm convinced that making "good" or even "fair" spawns is as difficult as NASA rocket science.

Is there any game that has done spawns right?

I'm of the belief that respawn sucks in general since it's an inherent problem. Either it's Call of Duty-esque spawn right behind the enemy, Battlefield where you can spawn on squad members, so just have a guy hide by an objective and be a free spawn point, Halo CE where you can setup spawn traps so people don't even have a chance to actually spawn. Gears of War TDM where spawns basically swap after every kill

I remember playing a game of SWAT Bomb on Lockout in Halo 2 where the opposing team was able to set up in such a way that there was only a handful of places for us to spawn and none of them were safe, so they could kill us instantly on respawn every time. The game went on forever as they were pleased as punch to just keep spawn killing us for the duration without ever trying to actually win. I wonder how a game ships like that.

Funny how horror stories are always the easiest to remember. I barely remember any actual fun times I had in Halo 2 matchmaking.

I plan to force Attacker and Defender respawns on Deadlock with team labels rather than respawn zones.

That map should not have dynamic spawning. Blue team should not spawn in red base in Strongholds when red base's stronghold is red.

By Jay Whatever Go To PostI remember playing a game of SWAT Bomb on Lockout in Halo 2 where the opposing team was able to set up in such a way that there was only a handful of places for us to spawn and none of them were safe, so they could kill us instantly on respawn every time. The game went on forever as they were pleased as punch to just keep spawn killing us for the duration without ever trying to actually win. I wonder how a game ships like that.

Funny how horror stories are always the easiest to remember. I barely remember any actual fun times I had in Halo 2 matchmaking.

I mean, all my MM friends are super racist, but they're really nice guys!

I remember Zanzibar, One Bomb. Me and a chum were playing, and the enemy team dicked us good and proper. Our two allies quit. So, on our final attack round, we hid with the bomb in a tree. 25 minutes it took for them to find us, which was a moral victory, we thought. Somehow...

By Wahrer Go To PostI mean, all my MM friends are super racist, but they're really nice guys!

TTUVAPOR-ism?

Once rankings are reset for the new season, are you going to be more cautious in your qualifying matches or at least make sure you're in a full party when qualifying? Personally, I think I will be at least for TS, which I spend the majority of my time in. Just curious what you guys are planning.

By Mdot Go To PostOnce rankings are reset for the new season, are you going to be more cautious in your qualifying matches or at least make sure you're in a full party when qualifying? Personally, I think I will be at least for TS, which I spend the majority of my time in. Just curious what you guys are planning.

Definitely. I've found some new friends that I play Breakout a lot with, and overall just having a better feel for the maps and strategies will help tremendously too in a party.

By NOKYARD Go To PostI plan to force Attacker and Defender respawns on Deadlock with team labels rather than respawn zones.

That map should not have dynamic spawning. Blue team should not spawn in red base in Strongholds when red base's stronghold is red.

It's good to know that you didn't plan it to be as terrible as it is. But one side literally always has an opponent spawn and take your camo/ghost (forget which side it was). And the Strongholds and Slayer spawns took 1 damn game for our entire party to just say wtf is wrong with this shit. I'm not blaming you for this based on your responses in this thread, but I want to know what the hell happened in the "months of polish and testing" that these maps went through for them to be functionally borked for the intended gametypes re: spawns. Having my entire team holding one side of the map (our side) and the enemy constantly spawning behind even though we aren't in their base's spawn influence is just amateur hour.

CTF spawns are the only decent ones in the whole playlist, it's a damn shame it hardly ever shows up (in my experience).

By Mdot Go To PostOnce rankings are reset for the new season, are you going to be more cautious in your qualifying matches or at least make sure you're in a full party when qualifying? Personally, I think I will be at least for TS, which I spend the majority of my time in. Just curious what you guys are planning.

HELLLLLL NO

I'm going to play Solo, and I'm going balls to the wall. Only way to be sure I don't get stuck somewhere way, way too rarefied for me.

By NOKYARD Go To PostIf so, you will spend hours 6 through 8 figuring out the new control scheme and button combos.

Its gonna be fun :)

Hardest part was getting used to A being Camera Down and B being Camera Up. These where mapped to the bumpers in previous games.

Bumpers are now Select and Deselect, and are used in other button combinations.

By Wesley S Shark Go To PostCool. Thanks. Great insight.

You guys keep saying great insight in a mocking tone but dynamic spawns where the other teams spawn is right behind you aren't the best idea.

By Impala26 Go To PostTTUVAPOR-ism?

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By NOKYARD Go To PostI plan to force Attacker and Defender respawns on Deadlock with team labels rather than respawn zones.

That map should not have dynamic spawning. Blue team should not spawn in red base in Strongholds when red base's stronghold is red.

None of them besides Headlong should be dynamic, and the zone for switching should be specific and not so general.

By YourExWife Go To PostCTF spawns are the only decent ones in the whole playlist, it's a damn shame it hardly ever shows up (in my experience).

90% of my matches are on Guillotine. I just want to play some CTF dammit! Feels like Christmas when it does happen though.

So apparently ACT scores expire after two years, so I have to retake the Math Portion of the ACT in order to be accepted into my University.

Suddenly I don't want to go to school anymore. ;c I fucking hate math, and since I haven't practiced or done any math in like two years, I'ma bomb it. :(

By SpeedyBlueDude Go To PostSo apparently ACT scores expire after two years, so I have to retake the Math Portion of the ACT in order to be accepted into my University.

Suddenly I don't want to go to school anymore. ;c I fucking hate math, and since I haven't practiced or done any math in like two years, I'ma bomb it. :(

Da fuck, they do?

I have matched up with/against Halo pros three times now in MM, according to this, my raw skill level is as high as these Pros (Liquid Ninja, Liquid UnLegit, and Liquid Chig, and Evil Geniuses Snip3Down)

Fuck College man, and fuck Counter-Strike, Ima join a pro team and win HCS.

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By SpeedyBlueDude Go To PostI have matched up with/against Halo pros three times now in MM, according to this, my raw skill level is as high as these Pros (Liquid Ninja, Liquid UnLegit, and Liquid Chig, and Evil Geniuses Snip3Down)

Fuck College man, and fuck Counter-Strike, Ima join a pro team and win HCS.

IT'S TIME FOR SPEEDYBICEPS TO GO PRO ᕦ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)ᕤ ᕦ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)ᕤ ᕦ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)ᕤ ᕦ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)ᕤ ᕦ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)ᕤ

Not going to EVO or Capcom cup.

Git gud brah and lrn 2 fittan gaem

By JBird20022 Go To PostNot going to EVO or Capcom cup.

Git gud brah and lrn 2 fittan gaem

Sorry I actually want to play at a Arena/Stadium filled with crowds and not in the Hosts Basement or a hotel floor, playing for millions of dollars, and not $10k.

Jk. :p Again, I never really cared for eSports until earlier this year when I stared playing Counter-Strike, but it kind of amazes me how the FGC has kind of differentiated itself from eSports and is their own little thing, that's ran more community based than major organizers and companies.

Man, for how solid my Aim is, and how decent my reaction times are, I can't even pull a Hudoken off lol.


INHUMANE REACTIONS why aren't my reaction times this good when i'm trying to awp mid cross on dust ii

By SpeedyBlueDude Go To PostI have matched up with/against Halo pros three times now in MM, according to this, my raw skill level is as high as these Pros (Liquid Ninja, Liquid UnLegit, and Liquid Chig, and Evil Geniuses Snip3Down)

Fuck College man, and fuck Counter-Strike, Ima join a pro team and win HCS.

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1v1 me bro

I still can't figure out if everything Speedy says is a troll or if he is just crazy.

BtB has surprised me positively. BR starts are great considering how big the maps are IMO.

The tank and jeep need a buff.

We have Halo 5 now, so I'm not really too interested in this project as I was a few months ago, but the Installation 01 team released a gameplay trailer. Obviously waaaay WIP.

I think this is the first full-on fan game that has made it this far. I can't remember another one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oehVmUDrmf4