squidhands
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That could be pretty fun. I say go for it!Sikamikanico said:
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Sikamikanico
#1 Dad
squidhands said:
I'd need to rope in some fellow ForgeGAF members to judge entries...
And think up a suitably awesome prize.
Blue Ninja
Member
When I say I'm not going to be able to do something, I suddenly am able to do it. Very strange. The new Deluge is ready for a test drive. Changes are pretty minimal: I removed some of the cover-plates in the outlying corridors, I added a railing to the back area of the gravlift base and I tweaked some spawns. It'd be awesome if you could try it out, especially with the Community Slayer AR gametype. 
It's not suited for 16 players, though: 8 is recommended, 12 is the absolute maximum.
It's not suited for 16 players, though: 8 is recommended, 12 is the absolute maximum.
Current list for saturday's forgegaf games. Using same links that I used for last week since we didn't play anything also op_ivy you still need to join me some time to talk about truss.
Tomorrow at 3pm EST (-5GMT.) Anyone and and everyone is welcome to join us.
Yeti Dome 1.4 - FFA Oddball DMRs
Rock Garden - Multi Flag ARs
Sheol - Slayer ARs
Enforcer Factory - Multi Flag DMRs
Watershed.9 - Slayer DMRs | Multi Flag DMRs
Containment.2 - Classic Territories DMRs
Rigged - Slayer ARs
Lynched - Multi Flag DMRs
Truss.b Slayer DMRs | Flag DMRs
Abysuss - Slayer DMRs
Verith - Multi Flag ARs
Crossfire - Multi Flag DMRs
Deluge - Slayer ARs (starting game)
Reactor - SWAT | Slayer/Flag DMRs
Odyssey - Neutral Assault DMRs
Reliance - Asym Obj/Slayer DMRs/ARs
Byzantine - ???
Aquamatic - ???
Fusion - ???
Carrion - ???
Unordered. Just adding maps. Need new links to maps with '???.' Post a link to your map and what gametype you want it to be played on, and what starting weapon. I'm just going to be using the community variants for slayer from now on.
Tomorrow at 3pm EST (-5GMT.) Anyone and and everyone is welcome to join us.
Yeti Dome 1.4 - FFA Oddball DMRs
Rock Garden - Multi Flag ARs
Sheol - Slayer ARs
Enforcer Factory - Multi Flag DMRs
Watershed.9 - Slayer DMRs | Multi Flag DMRs
Containment.2 - Classic Territories DMRs
Rigged - Slayer ARs
Lynched - Multi Flag DMRs
Truss.b Slayer DMRs | Flag DMRs
Abysuss - Slayer DMRs
Verith - Multi Flag ARs
Crossfire - Multi Flag DMRs
Deluge - Slayer ARs (starting game)
Reactor - SWAT | Slayer/Flag DMRs
Odyssey - Neutral Assault DMRs
Reliance - Asym Obj/Slayer DMRs/ARs
Byzantine - ???
Aquamatic - ???
Fusion - ???
Carrion - ???
Unordered. Just adding maps. Need new links to maps with '???.' Post a link to your map and what gametype you want it to be played on, and what starting weapon. I'm just going to be using the community variants for slayer from now on.
RebornYeti
Member
Oh yeah, MrBig, I'll have the new version of Yeti Dome ready soon. We should try playing CTF on it.
Sikamikanico
#1 Dad
New version of Odyssey
I'm pleased to say this one is currently submitted to Cartographers - these changes have been made to better the maps chances. It's also in the top bracket for HaloCharts BTB Tourney map competiton, so the more feedback from you guys the better!
I would recommend Neutral Assault or Multiflag CTF, and definitely have 16 people.
I'm pleased to say this one is currently submitted to Cartographers - these changes have been made to better the maps chances. It's also in the top bracket for HaloCharts BTB Tourney map competiton, so the more feedback from you guys the better!
I would recommend Neutral Assault or Multiflag CTF, and definitely have 16 people.
MrBig said:
i hoped on when i got home and you and some peeps were playing jenga... it can be difficult for me to meet up, especially when times are vague, so maybe (if you dont mind) you could fly around truss.b in forge and jot down some notes? otherwise i'll hold off to hear from people from ForgeGAF saturday - which i'll be trying to make!
Verith Should be sorted now, set for Team Slayer currently, mainly for testing. Not sure if it would suit other gametypes because of size.
Sheol Tweaked a bit, mainly to make the special island not so overpowered. Also might be a little small for objective stuff. CTF would be mad. Seems to suit 4v4.
Sheol Tweaked a bit, mainly to make the special island not so overpowered.
Also might be a little small for objective stuff. CTF would be mad. Seems to suit 4v4.RebornYeti
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Yeti Dome 1.4 is live!
Pretty much the only new features that I added are CTF and Oddball support. Other things include minor tweaks. The most notable are some added rocks around the edges so players don't get stuck.
For tomorrow's Customs, I suggest we play Oddball instead of CTF.. or both if you guys want. I'd imagine Oddball will be all sorts of crazy.
Pretty much the only new features that I added are CTF and Oddball support. Other things include minor tweaks. The most notable are some added rocks around the edges so players don't get stuck.
For tomorrow's Customs, I suggest we play Oddball instead of CTF.. or both if you guys want. I'd imagine Oddball will be all sorts of crazy.
-Yeti said:Yeti Dome 1.4 is live!
Pretty much the only new features that I added are CTF and Oddball support. Other things include minor tweaks. The most notable are some added rocks around the edges so players don't get stuck.
For tomorrow's Customs, I suggest we play Oddball instead of CTF.. or both if you guys want. I'd imagine Oddball will be all sorts of crazy.
Would love to play Infection/Safe Havens in Yeti Dome.
I think it works well for frantic gametypes.So, this will be the first time I've ever put a map in file share before it's done. And I'm actually kinda nervous about that, so it's going to come with some caveats. But you guys do a great job play testing and generating feedback, so I'd love to hear what you have to say.
First, some updates on what's changed from the last version of Crossfire.
The towers proved too dominating. So, I have lowered them somewhat, making the ramps to them shorter and making it so they have a less advantageous view. I also trimmed the cover they had on one corner. And most importantly (I think), I removed the spawns that were up there. No one will spawn into the power position, you have to earn it. Also, from the center hub you can sprint and jump directly onto the walkway to get up behind the tower (or vice versa), here:
I blocked in the space between the bridges and the island with rocks, as players were getting stuck there.
I built up some cover around the center. There's a plasma grenade on each platform.
There's a turret on the bridge between the towers, facing the beach. A stone spire prevents the turret from firing into the teleporter.
The new overview, from the opposite side I usually take them.
It is an 8v8 BTB map.
Currently configured for: Slayer, CTF, Neutral Assault. (Multi-bomb works, but I do not yet have the mode-specific spawn influencing zones in yet.)
Now, the caveats:
One design note:
The center is intentionally somewhat open. I don't want to encourage players to hold it for long. It's more a risk/reward route with some power weapons and a fast way to either base at the cost of visibility. The question I have now is whether I have the balance right.
With all that said, here is the file set. If you get a chance to slot it in, I'd appreciate it. Be kind.
First, some updates on what's changed from the last version of Crossfire.
The towers proved too dominating. So, I have lowered them somewhat, making the ramps to them shorter and making it so they have a less advantageous view. I also trimmed the cover they had on one corner. And most importantly (I think), I removed the spawns that were up there. No one will spawn into the power position, you have to earn it. Also, from the center hub you can sprint and jump directly onto the walkway to get up behind the tower (or vice versa), here:
I blocked in the space between the bridges and the island with rocks, as players were getting stuck there.
I built up some cover around the center. There's a plasma grenade on each platform.
There's a turret on the bridge between the towers, facing the beach. A stone spire prevents the turret from firing into the teleporter.
The new overview, from the opposite side I usually take them.
It is an 8v8 BTB map.
Currently configured for: Slayer, CTF, Neutral Assault. (Multi-bomb works, but I do not yet have the mode-specific spawn influencing zones in yet.)
Now, the caveats:
- Only supports two teams currently.
- Has not been jetpack-proofed. I have several areas in mind to block off, but they're not done yet.
- Around the edges and on the island, several soft kill barriers need to be added. If you go roaming, you'll find places they're needed. Nokyard would destroy this map.
- There are several places, mostly involving rocks, that I'm not done tweaking.
- Do not play with the 'classic settings' on it. The custom gravity settings will get you killed if you try to use the man cannons.
One design note:
The center is intentionally somewhat open. I don't want to encourage players to hold it for long. It's more a risk/reward route with some power weapons and a fast way to either base at the cost of visibility. The question I have now is whether I have the balance right.
With all that said, here is the file set. If you get a chance to slot it in, I'd appreciate it. Be kind.
RebornYeti
Member
Raide said:Would love to play Infection/Safe Havens in Yeti Dome.
Hmm.. lemme actually set that up real quick. So.. no one download this version! Haha
This is a question for everybody here.
Is your map ready for Matchmaking?
By that i mean, do you believe your map is complete and ready to deploy in either the Community 4v4 Slayer, or Community BTB playlists.
If so, please PM me and i will keep an eye out for your map tomorrow. I am only doing this to differentiate the finished maps from the WIP maps and i don't want to keep asking the same question during the test.
On a related note: Submission deadline for the Community BTB playlist is (i'm guessing) around a month away. There is no need to rush your map but, the sooner we start testing, the sooner we can polish and submit it.
Is your map ready for Matchmaking?
By that i mean, do you believe your map is complete and ready to deploy in either the Community 4v4 Slayer, or Community BTB playlists.
If so, please PM me and i will keep an eye out for your map tomorrow. I am only doing this to differentiate the finished maps from the WIP maps and i don't want to keep asking the same question during the test.
On a related note: Submission deadline for the Community BTB playlist is (i'm guessing) around a month away. There is no need to rush your map but, the sooner we start testing, the sooner we can polish and submit it.
RebornYeti
Member
NOKYARD said:
Oh, that's cool. That really makes me want to work more on Yeti Bay so I can submit it for the BTB playlist.
I would consider submitting Yeti Dome, but it may be too small for even 4v4.
Found this great resource over at forgehub for calculating object angles.
http://www.forgehub.com/forum/halo-...110512-rotation-forge-useful-information.html
Scroll down and download the excel spreadsheet. In it all you have to do is put in the values you want it to have and it will automatically translate that into Forge y/p/r. Read the post for more information, examples, and how it works.
It can also calculate reflections, and rotations around a point.
http://www.forgehub.com/forum/halo-...110512-rotation-forge-useful-information.html
Scroll down and download the excel spreadsheet. In it all you have to do is put in the values you want it to have and it will automatically translate that into Forge y/p/r. Read the post for more information, examples, and how it works.
It can also calculate reflections, and rotations around a point.
Sikamikanico
#1 Dad
NOKYARD said:
Odyssey is, but I think it's already been submitted to CC.
I am working on two other BTB maps, but im dry on inspiration. ForgeGAF ASSEMBLE!
Sikamikanico
#1 Dad
Okay, so the two "arenas" I've made are these - fill free to grab from my fileshare and build some cool shit.
Montana BTB:
Or you can try the Alaska Arena
I'm sure someone will be able to come up with something pretty cool.
Montana BTB:
Or you can try the Alaska Arena
I'm sure someone will be able to come up with something pretty cool.
Sikamikanico
#1 Dad
I should be around today/tonight. I hope. All depends on the wife really. Let's hope she falls asleep or something.
Aight, I've done that now, and it is entirely random as to what base they will spawn at. I think that is because I have a different set of spawns for asymmetric CTF and Assault, but you'd think that the Slayer tag would overwrite that.MrBig said:
I'm thinking my best option would be to create a separate version of the map for Slayer.
Steelyuhas
Member
If you guys need people I would be down to play ForgeGAF. Who do I message?
Steelyuhas
Member
MrBig said:
Alright thanks, will do.
RebornYeti
Member
Yeah, good games. I really like Watershed and Enforcer Factory. Definitely my favorites from today.
Game ended before i could see the whole map. Loved the new sniper platform.op_ivy said:
I did see several spots with severe frame rate issues. Likely due to the Lights.
The mancanon landing platforms are no longer (or never were?) symmetrical. From one direction they are open, from the other closed. I realize they are radially symmetrical but one of the charms of your map is it's 4-way symmetry. Possibly, turn them 45 degrees.
One severe bump on each side while walking into the base.
(The opinion part) Curious as to why you lowered the map. I thought you were going to turn it to 90 degrees in the same location. On the old version you could use the surrounding terrain for orientation, now it's just another wet map where it is hard to determine if a jump is safe. Maybe it's just that i have a great fear of heights, except when i am above water, that this version does not seem as exciting. (i get shakey on the 5th rung of a ladder but can walk the bottom trusses of a railroad bridge over a river)
NOKYARD said:
i'll remove the lights. they arent really needed. glad you liked the sniper platform and snipers did not dominate.
huh? i think they are the same as before... but i'm not sure exactly what you are talking about. elaborate please.
will fix.
map orientation should still be easy, as one bridge side is facing cliffs, the other is open water. in fact, i moved it so it would be easier to orientate yourself. put it over water just for the hell of it. is it possible the waves over the lower bridge are contributing to frame rate issues?
thanks, as always, for the impressions.
SomeOneInaHat
Member
MrBig said:
Those were some really fun games. Did you guys ever get to playing Collusion BETA?
I had to leave for work, so if you are putting up films I'll definitly want to see how things went.
SomeOneInaHat
Member
Oh well, I guess I'll scrounge (spelling?) together 7 or 9 of my friends for test game.MrBig said:
It'll be the 87th test for the map... It's gone through some changes.
I'll have it set up for all kinds of objective goodness by next Saturday: King, Flag, Oddball, and Bro will be the main focus.
Update:
Put Collusion up during some big customs.
http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/GameStats.aspx?gameid=530696733&player=SomeOneInaHat
People are loving it already!
Openop_ivy said:
Closed
If you drop in from one side a player can be hiding behind the wall. If you drop in from the other side he is open. This would be a problem in certain variants, including Multi Team where Orange and Green teams would be at a disadvantage. I'm only nitpicking because this is the only issue keeping this map from being 4-way symmetrical.
Possible fixes:
Symmetric A
Symmetric B
It may be possible, but more than likely it's the light. The good news is that waves don't show in split screen.op_ivy said:
NOKYARD said:
it has always been that way... and the other bridge is the opposite. dunno how this reflects on the 4 way symmetrical, but it should be fine for 2-way games. personally, i'm happy the way it is, unless you have a strong argument against it (4 team isnt strong enough IMO --- unless that is a point keeping it from community matchmaking).
to clarify, your "open" side is closed on the other bridge, and the "closed" side is open on the other bridge.
they don't huh. ill remove the lights regardless. i personally, prefer the new low bridge layout and rocket spawn platform area and would hate to have to change it
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did you guys play slayer or objective? i'd like to submit this to the cartographers, so any other make or break points (from anyone) i'd like to hear
I'm pretty sure we played flag bro. That or Community Slayer. Reactor was the only SWAT game.op_ivy said:yeahhhh, its not a map designed for swat
that had to be painful.
Quite a few spots with Z-fighting. The lights were my biggest gripes but you got those. You didn't add killzones in yet right? when you do make sure you don't hit them while going up this lifts like in the old truss. makes objectives reset. map orientation needs work. The forgeworld geometry is no obvious enough. make it pretty and shit.