Kon Artist and Baron

[Killa KC]

Contact me ASAP. I have gifts for you.

[.Reminisce.]

I wish I were one of these two.
I love gifts. ^^

[Mango221]

If I could have anything from this thread...it'd be for those two to get mythic map pack early...

Thanks.

-Mango

[AMidgetAndAClub]

If I could have anything from this thread...it'd be for those two to get mythic map pack early...

Thanks.

-Mango

I have a feeling this is it because I would not be surprised if MLG gets some codes so they can get started on maps ASAP.

[HITtheLIGHTZ]

I heard KC got Halo Wars LE today from someone so I'm guessing this potentially has something to do with that. I'm interested...

[Killa KC]

Congrats to Frtizster, Nexn, Baron, and Kon Artist. They were selected to receive an early release of the Mythic Map Pack. Start forging Sandbox today!

[yourself.]

Grats guys.

[PulseKiller]

Congrats. Be sure to upload videos and the like.

[Mango221]

Wish granted!

Are they allowed to post pictures?

-Mango

[Fritzster]

Terrific! Thanks KC. Got mine, Baron get online! :D

[AMidgetAndAClub]

So this means KC has them as well I am guessing? So he can approve them?

I am resisting the urge to waste the money on Halo Wars. :(

[Baron Saturday]

KC, thank you very much indeed.

TO THE FORGE.

[AMidgetAndAClub]

KC, thank you very much indeed.

TO THE FORGE.

Justin.tv? lol :p

[BlueSkyfish]

As Baron's girlfirend I must express my total and utter sadface over this great yet horrible news that baron gets maps early!
WHY?
Because I am now barred from chatting to him, wihtout my xbox i cant be on party chat, and with him in forge he cannot be on his computer talking to me!
However, on the 24th I will be flyong over there and make sure he wont forge himeslf to death.
DONT WORRY GUYS, im not going to keep him from forgin but instead supplement him with nourishing glass of cola and hopefully lots of inspiration.

[PulseKiller]

Damn Baron. First he wins a PS3 now this...

He is one lucky ducky.

[Mango221]

Can fritzer release a sketchup component set?

I'm just curious to know if there's any limitations on these guys getting maps early.

-Mango

[BlueSkyfish]

Damn Baron. First he wins a PS3 now this...

He is one lucky ducky.

This isn't luck, its dedication and skill.

[PulseKiller]

This isn't luck, its dedication and skill.

and awesomeness... but that was a given

[nexy]

This isn't luck, its dedication and skill.

YO WHATSUP BABY.

[nexy]

My new map is SO sick.

[dylman36]

hell be able to show us what hes working on right

[nexy]

Ruiner of KC's threads.

[HITtheLIGHTZ]

God dammit I'm jealous. Hopefully one of you guys can have a map ready for March 3rd for the rest of us who have to wait around. Give us the details, make canvasses, play a four man FFA on assembly, please post gameroom vids. That is all.

[yourself.]

pictures for sketchup purposes please =)

[Mango221]

pictures for sketchup purposes please =)

I'd like to think Fritzer will make quality sketchup components like he did for foundry... :D

-Mango

[shultz1]

probaly a did-low

[PulseKiller]

I'd like to think Fritzer will make quality sketchup components like he did for foundry... :D

-Mango

I doubt that. People gave him way too much crap for it last time. He did something nice and people were not really grateful at all.

[yourself.]

i dont want components, i just want to see what all the pieces look like.

[BauR.]

LUCKY

[Mango221]

I doubt that. People gave him way too much crap for it last time. He did something nice and people were not really grateful at all.

Oh bummer...Frtitzer...I appreciated it..a lot

-Mango

[-Junkie-]

sweet, im glad we got some of the best forgers working on these maps, i look foward to seeing what they come up with

[O combatcarl O]

You guys need to stream big time i mean its not like anyone can take your Ideas since no one has the maps. Or you should all get togeather and make a map.

[Brutal_iZ_Pro]

Congrats.

[unique4me]

Grats guys, Make some kick ass remakes.

[xXSLiv3r]

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/GameStatsHalo3.aspx?gameid=984526804&player=Killa%20KC

They're already workin' hard, lol

[DreadRasta]

Enjoy guys and Im sure yall will forge some crazy stuff.

[nicka]

man, i cant wait to get my hands on sandbox.
Congrats guys,
make somethin gorgeous

[eXodus III]

Awesome this is great Fritz, Kon, and Baron are on my friends list it is always a pleasure to see their work and play on their newest creation... too bad i can't get the maps early with them to help test like i usually do :(

Enjoy the time of creation, looking forward to seeing what your minds can come up with in what seems to be an endless possibility map "sandbox".

[eminemcrony]

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/GameStatsHalo3.aspx?gameid=984526804&player=Killa%20KC

They're already workin' hard, lol
Hmmm... 2 minutes, 13 seconds? Seems more like hardly workin'! Just kidding...

In all seriousness, I can't wait to see the maps that you guys can come up with.

[Corrry]

Congrats to Frtizster, Nexn, Baron, and Kon Artist. They were selected to receive an early release of the Mythic Map Pack. Start forging Sandbox today!

Such an epic win! :)
Congratulations to them.

[Killa KC]

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/4346/66809940fullyb3.jpg

Here's a shot for you guys. We took all the items from the base floor and brought them up. The teleport is the middle point on the map. We tried to get in the pic, but you can hardly see us. Sky Bubble is HUGE!

[b0b43]

Grrr....jealously.

Lol jokes. I really hope that this extra time (2 weeks I think?) will give you guys enough time to make some awesome maps. I'm sure you have designs at the ready though. I'm just wondering, are you allowed to post videos, screenshots, and the likes or is there some contract that you are not allowed to release any more information to the public that you have to agree to? Cause if there isn't, post pics, screenshots, videos, information about ANYTHING. Some pics in the "What are you Working on?" thread would be nice.

But then again, if I got them now, I probably would just be forging non-stop. I'm sure you guys feel the same. Just little scraps of information will keep us happy for now, like will we have to interlock (is there bumps from box to box), is geo-merging still possible, how big is the budget, etc.

You guys deserve the maps now, hope that we see some kick-ass maps sooner than we expected.

EDIT: You fixed it. Never mind. Looks awesome, make canvasses please :) How much budget do we have?

[YokoKurAmma]

Here's a shot for you guys. We took all the items from the base floor and brought them up. The teleport is the middle point on the map. We tried to get in the pic, but you can hardly see us. Sky Bubble is HUGE!

fapfapfap

[The_Raging_Beast]

Sad face
http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr162/tsaeBgnigaRehT/sadfaceftball.gif

[SaYOceaN]

Congrats to Frtizster, Nexn, Baron, and Kon Artist. They were selected to receive an early release of the Mythic Map Pack. Start forging Sandbox today!

r4p3

[agent_windex]

ugh they're lucky.
I hope theyre proud of themselves.

[Baron Saturday]

Thanks again KC, I am truly honoured.
Sorry I had to rush off, prior commitments.

@Everyone:
I didnt have much time to check it out, but the map is Massive.
The surface is big, the crypt is big, the skybox is ENORMOUS.
There are a ridiculous amount of objects, and big limits on them.
And the sunset is one of the most beautiful things I have seen in a video game.

Cant wait to get back in there later.

[DeathstarsOG]

I am definately extremely jealous...
Congrats guys, now get to work!

[gh2master1]

Hmmm... 2 minutes, 13 seconds? Seems more like hardly workin'! Just kidding...

In all seriousness, I can't wait to see the maps that you guys can come up with.

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/GameStatsHalo3.aspx?gameid=984578559&player=Baron%20AJ

I'm sure there workin' hard.

[b0b43]

Thanks again KC, I am truly honoured.
Sorry I had to rush off, prior commitments.

@Everyone:
I didnt have much time to check it out, but the map is Massive.
The surface is big, the crypt is big, the skybox is ENORMOUS.
There are a ridiculous amount of objects, and big limits on them.
And the sunset is one of the most beautiful things I have seen in a video game.

Cant wait to get back in there later.

That's what she...said?

Anyways I'm sure many, many people are looking for you for awesome maps. Myself included. Good to see that Sandbox has a royal forgers seal of approval. Can we get some specifics though? E.g. budget size?

[nicka]

Thanks again KC, I am truly honoured.
Sorry I had to rush off, prior commitments.

@Everyone:
I didnt have much time to check it out, but the map is Massive.
The surface is big, the crypt is big, the skybox is ENORMOUS.
There are a ridiculous amount of objects, and big limits on them.
And the sunset is one of the most beautiful things I have seen in a video game.

Cant wait to get back in there later.

whats the budget look like guys?
do you think its gonna even be a big factor anymore?

[FascistMittens]

I'm not them. Can we still be friends, so I can has gifts later?

Also: it's good we don't even need to hope that some of forgers get the early codes from that contest, because some of them already have them. Sweet.

[chozenlegacy]

I want gifts :( FTL

[The_Raging_Beast]

That's what she...said?

Anyways I'm sure many, many people are looking for you for awesome maps. Myself included. Good to see that Sandbox has a royal forgers seal of approval. Can we get some specifics though? E.g. budget size?
hey aren't you that dood at forgehub? you recently posted a map I think.

Anyways pics or it didn't happen, can i haz videos and screenshots. saaad

[flow23]

Congratulations Baron, Kon Artist, and Fritz!! You guys definitely deserve the maps!

Happy forging! :wink:

[PulseKiller]

How large is the crypt as apposed to foundry. I think that is the question we all want answered.

[Baron Saturday]

How large is the crypt as apposed to foundry. I think that is the question we all want answered.

It was hard to tell.
I didnt have time to check items so didnt have time to see if there was anything comparable to a double box that I could use to measure. Sorry man.

[b0b43]

hey aren't you that dood at forgehub? you recently posted a map I think.

Anyways pics or it didn't happen, can i haz videos and screenshots. saaad

Uhhh no I don't think so. I only lurk around forgehub. I have posted 2 maps though, the MLG one in my sig and a Super Smash Bros map that I made ages ago, but only posted it on there about a month ago. I thought they would like it. What map were you thinking of?

OT: Yes Pulse, I think that question needs to be answered as well. How big is the crypt?

[PulseKiller]

It was hard to tell.
I didnt have time to check items so didnt have time to see if there was anything comparable to a double box that I could use to measure. Sorry man.

I think everyone would greatly appreciate it if you figured that out.

Again, congrats on getting the map, and have fun with them. You guys all deserve them.

[Dragod]

Wow. Jealousy. Envy. Resentment.

When I read the thing about there being "item limits", I died a little inside... I can totally see maps being totally ruined just because you can't place enough double boxes, or something... I'm hoping it's been tested thoroughly, so that maps aren't limited in items now that they've finally been freed in space.

I can't wait to get my hands on the maps, and I hope on March 3rd, or soon after, you guys have a good map for us all to see. :D

If Baron (or anyone else is on), did it seem like there were any ridiculous constraints? Like no higher than 2 box heights above the sky bubble, etc?

[Suhport]

Congratulations guys. I feel that we almost got as good of a deal as you guys since now we don't have to wait too long for some awesome maps on Sandbox. Do any of you plan on posting pictures or videos, or was there an agreement of some sort not to?

[Ovy]

idk how to post lol

[MLG_KonArtist]

well I'm at work still-- but I'll be up all night long:) thank you kc

[TheEpicCiabatta]

O_O

Make some Forge magic!

[AMidgetAndAClub]

well I'm at work still-- but I'll be up all night long:) thank you kc

You ate some bad food at lunch. And now you need to go home early. And if you work this weekend, call in because you are sick. :p

[iStobs]

You ate some bad food at lunch. And now you need to go home early. And if you work this weekend, call in because you are sick. :p
This guy has the right idea :)

[dylman36]

skybox looks huge cant wait till i get it

[Digz]

well I'm at work still-- but I'll be up all night long:) thank you kc

make me a good map.

[T_burner]

I can only wish I were them

[fanatic66]

Wow, congratulations! This is awesome that MLG is supporting the forge community like this. I can't wait to see some sick maps!

Can someone post how big crypt is compared to foundry? This would make everyone happy I think.

[BadBall3r]

OMG pics now! Can't wait to see what maps you can make!

[Mango221]

Wow, congratulations! This is awesome that BUNGIE is supporting the forge community like this. I can't wait to see some sick maps!

Fixed...and you know it.

-Mango

[fanatic66]

Fixed...and you know it.

-Mango

Haha, true. Thank you Bungie for giving MLG early access.

Now if only someone would tell us how big crypt is?

[Killa KC]

Fixed...and you know it.

-Mango

Really.... we could have kept it for ourselves or gave them all away to the general community. We took 4 out of the ones we got and handed them to the top forgers in the community.

[Mango221]

Really.... we could have kept it for ourselves or gave them all away to the general community. We took 4 out of the ones we got and handed them to the top forgers in the community.

LOL, I had thought he was talking about the maps in general, Of course it's really cool that MLG shares also!

-Mango

[newyork205]

1. i guess salots not a good forger anymore to the community cuz i thought he was and also since KC said he gave away the 4 MLG got does this mean that mythic givaway is done cuz if it is thats stupid because thats not random at all.

[Jackass_Jon]

1. i guess salots not a good forger anymore to the community cuz i thought he was and also since KC said he gave away the 4 MLG got does this mean that mythic givaway is done cuz if it is thats stupid because thats not random at all.

1) Hooked On Phonics (http://www.hookedonphonics.com/) Salot was never a good forger. End of story.

2) This is a totally separate give away made my KC to the forge community only.

3) Baron, check your rep.

4) Thank you KC for looking out for us. More picture updates pl0x?

[fanatic66]

Cool (about the codes, not Salot not having an Xbox). Hopefully we'll be seeing some new pics this weekend and sizes of crypt/middle level/sky bubble?

[yourself.]

Salot was never a good forger. End of story.

/Agree

[Killa KC]

Crypt feels about the same size as Foundry. Since everything else is sooo big, it might actually look smaller than it really is. I'd say it's either the same size or slightly larger. I'm sure one of the guys will be posting an exact comparison soon.

Assembly looks great. I played a 2v2 on it and ran around it a bit. I'd say that it is very promising right now and I'm excited for more people to get it so I can start playing 4v4 on it.

Fritzster and I have been working on a map for about a week now. We've invited Kon, Baron, and Nexn to join us. This map will be ready by March 3rd. It looks amazing already and I think everyone should be really really excited for it. It is top secret and I trust the other guys to not tell anyone anything. We don't want to spoil the surprise!

[newyork205]

OMG thats it im buying Halo Wars LE i have to. "I can feel the pressure its getting closer now"- Paramore

[fanatic66]

Sound great KC! The news about Assembly sounds awesome because I've been hyped for this map for a while. It seems perfect for MLG.

I can't wait to see the new map you guys are working on. Good luck.

[b0b43]

Crypt feels about the same size as Foundry. Since everything else is sooo big, it might actually look smaller than it really is. I'd say it's either the same size or slightly larger. I'm sure one of the guys will be posting an exact comparison soon.

Assembly looks great. I played a 2v2 on it and ran around it a bit. I'd say that it is very promising right now and I'm excited for more people to get it so I can start playing 4v4 on it.

Fritzster and I have been working on a map for about a week now. We've invited Kon, Baron, and Nexn to join us. This map will be ready by March 3rd. It looks amazing already and I think everyone should be really really excited for it. It is top secret and I trust the other guys to not tell anyone anything. We don't want to spoil the surprise!

So have you and Fritzter had the maps for a little longer than the others then? That's pretty cool. But no sneak preview or screenshot or anything on the map you're making? Description? 2-base or assym? Anything?

Oh well, good to see that Assembly is looking nice and has some serious potential. Looks like this map pack will be the best out of the 3 for the MLG community.

[Killa KC]

So have you and Fritzter had the maps for a little longer than the others then? That's pretty cool. But no sneak preview or screenshot or anything on the map you're making? Description? 2-base or assym? Anything?

Oh well, good to see that Assembly is looking nice and has some serious potential. Looks like this map pack will be the best out of the 3 for the MLG community.

I gave the map codes out as soon as I got them. We've been discussing it on AIM and passing Sketchups back and forth for the past week.

No descriptions. Complete surprise.

[SaltytlaS]

Congrats guys, you deserve it! these are definitely the top forgers!

[Jackass_Jon]

Crypt feels about the same size as Foundry. Since everything else is sooo big, it might actually look smaller than it really is. I'd say it's either the same size or slightly larger. I'm sure one of the guys will be posting an exact comparison soon.

Assembly looks great. I played a 2v2 on it and ran around it a bit. I'd say that it is very promising right now and I'm excited for more people to get it so I can start playing 4v4 on it.

Fritzster and I have been working on a map for about a week now. We've invited Kon, Baron, and Nexn to join us. This map will be ready by March 3rd. It looks amazing already and I think everyone should be really really excited for it. It is top secret and I trust the other guys to not tell anyone anything. We don't want to spoil the surprise!

So Crypt is essentially foundry, but with walls, more budget, and more items? So basically Foundry is irrelevant now.

Does Assembly have v7 potential? It looks sick from videos/pics.

So wait, you guys have been designing this map like on paper or w/e and are now building it? Thats insane. At least tease us a little. Will it be in Skybubble, or Crypt? Asym or Sym? Either way I'm super excited for this map.

Edit: Damn you KC! Details Pleaseeee :) Man i can't wait. Make sure you hit me up for testing since i will be getting HW the day it comes out.

[AMidgetAndAClub]

No descriptions. Complete surprise.

You do realize this is the Halo version of Blue Balls right?

[TestDahFy]

WOW how lucky are they

[Northern_Crater]

Congrats guys, you deserve it! these are definitely the top forgers!

Definitely, congrats Baron / Kon / Fritz.

TestDahFy- HOW LUCKY? They actually Deserved this especially Baron / Kon

[xPPx_Rampage]

Hey KC, when the contest ends are the winners gonna play 5v5's and 4v4's and stuff? I know you'll be forging too but you only said 4v4's so it got me thinking "I hope i'm one of those 8 and not one of the 2 left out" I may have read your post wrong but I was just wondering.

Oh and congrats guys! you all earned it!

And KC and all the other guys down at MLG, thanks for doing this and holding a contest!

guess you just love us a whole lot! =)

[O combatcarl O]

Crypt feels about the same size as Foundry. Since everything else is sooo big, it might actually look smaller than it really is. I'd say it's either the same size or slightly larger. I'm sure one of the guys will be posting an exact comparison soon.

Assembly looks great. I played a 2v2 on it and ran around it a bit. I'd say that it is very promising right now and I'm excited for more people to get it so I can start playing 4v4 on it.

Fritzster and I have been working on a map for about a week now. We've invited Kon, Baron, and Nexn to join us. This map will be ready by March 3rd. It looks amazing already and I think everyone should be really really excited for it. It is top secret and I trust the other guys to not tell anyone anything. We don't want to spoil the surprise!

If you have 80$ to spend you will see it March 3rd but if now your screwed. I LOVE Bungie

[-BaSiK-]

Not to mention Fritz who pretty much took the dying forge community of one time and put it on his back and carried us to where we are today. Sketch Up has given new life to our community and not only that, but amp is amazing, regicide is Jaw dropping, and Ignition will be amazing!

Along with that everyone who got this has a lot of skill, ability, and patience. I'm very excited to see what everyone comes up with... Good Luck everybody!

[ZeFo]

Do all previous forge glitches work? Was there anything added to forge for easier map making, like being able to create the outcome of the glitches, without using them?

[Mango221]

Do all previous forge glitches work? Was there anything added to forge for easier map making, like being able to create the outcome of the glitches, without using them?

LOL I highly doubt that...its probably a 99.9% chance the glitches are exactly the same.

I mean...why call up the expert forgers if the thing they are expert at has totally changed?

-Mango

[n0ke]

Is it the 3rd yet?

[ZeFo]

LOL I highly doubt that...its probably a 99.9% chance the glitches are exactly the same.

I mean...why call up the expert forgers if the thing they are expert at has totally changed?

-Mango

Why not? You have seen their designs, to put them on a different scale, and a better way of forging, who knows what they could spit out.

I always wanted to ask, why do you put -Mango at the end of your posts? there is a signature section...

[Jackass_Jon]

Not to mention Fritz who pretty much took the dying forge community of one time and put it on his back and carried us to where we are today. Sketch Up has given new life to our community and not only that, but amp is amazing, regicide is Jaw dropping, and Ignition will be amazing!

Along with that everyone who got this has a lot of skill, ability, and patience. I'm very excited to see what everyone comes up with... Good Luck everybody!

When was the community dieing?

The glitches will stay the same. The only thing that they can do is remove soft objects like doors, aka the stuff the made geo-ing easier. Interlocking is within the games coding.

[ZoroSeerus]

LOL I highly doubt that...its probably a 99.9% chance the glitches are exactly the same.

I mean...why call up the expert forgers if the thing they are expert at has totally changed?

-Mango
Why are you so ignorant? What they are expert at in your opinion may be forging, but map designing is map designing. The forging will be nearly the same with less interlocking because apparently there are some soft parts on the edges of objects that don't create a bump. I don'y know about nades though.

[dylman36]

people who are good at forging understand what makes maps fun to play on there experts with map balancing design everything that makesa map playable there not experts because they can use glitches the same way as everyone else

[punk777]

awsome i really hope the top forgers would get this. so dose this mean theres still gunna be 1 more winner??

[Mango221]

Why are you so ignorant? What they are expert at in your opinion may be forging, but map designing is map designing. The forging will be nearly the same with less interlocking because apparently there are some soft parts on the edges of objects that don't create a bump. I don'y know about nades though.

When I quote someone in a post, you're supposed to read the quote first, and then read my post in context.

I was saying that IF the glitches were no longer valid, there would be no point in bringing up the best forgers because they'd be on the same plane as everyone else as far as the new forge techniques.

however, forge will be the same, so I TOTALLY AGREE WITH BRINGING UP THE 4 FORGERS THAT WERE BROUGHT UP...

Thank you for going back to read what I said.

-Mango

[KoN_ARTiSTTT]

am i the kon artist?????????????????????????????????
lol

[Jackass_Jon]

am i the kon artist?????????????????????????????????
lol
:)

Baron, I expect big things.

Also KC, will it just be you and Fritzer working on this top secret project or will all the forgers who received a code be in on this?

Do any of you lucky guys who got the maps want to post your thoughts?

[Foxxxxxx]

This is awesome, it has actually got me excited for the new maps.

I was originally not going to even THINK about buying Halo Wars, but with MLG having the codes and our top fordger already at work, I will be very very tempted.

Very smart move by Bungie to let MLG have some codes. Now even the competitive MLG community is eager to buy Halo Wars for the pure fact that they get the new MLG maps ASA while before most people would just wait a few weeks for the map pack.

Money makes people into geniuses.

[II Mike II]

This almost makes me want to buy Halo Wars. Maybe someone will sell a code on Ebay.

[3p1c]

im jealoussss times 100

[n1gh78un76r]

Can any of you guy give us some uber spoilers? or at least tell us everything you think we need to know about the new maps? KC are we looking at a v7 with some of these maps for Meadowlands?

and I think my pants got a little wet and sticky from this news. I wish you forgers the best in making awesome maps for us.

[Baron Saturday]

Orbital is bigger than it looks, and I think has potential for good gameplay. A little maze like.

Crypt has uneven walls, bumpy like they are made of massive stone blocks. There are no doors or similar objects to use to push, so all geos must be doen the old fashioned way. Im already working on a method to get clean results with this. I dont think crypt will full replaced foundry for arena maps.

The wall object peices do have soft edges, that make it perfect to use them as floor on skybubble, no bumps when they are lined up flat next to each other. Skybubble is looking to be the most promising part of the package. Im still finishing Calibre on foundry, and I will be helping Fritz, KC, Kon and Nexn with the secret map.

Im having ideas for new maps already and will priobably have something of my own to show for March 3rd, the beautiful Skyfish is coming to visit me next week and I will be spending a lot of time with her. Fortunately she loves forge so we will be working on something together.

@Skyfish: <3

[b0b43]

Orbital is bigger than it looks, and I think has potential for good gameplay. A little maze like.

Crypt has uneven walls, bumpy like they are made of massive stone blocks. There are no doors or similar objects to use to push, so all geos must be doen the old fashioned way. Im already working on a method to get clean results with this. I dont think crypt will full replaced foundry for arena maps.

The wall object peices do have soft edges, that make it perfect to use them as floor on skybubble, no bumps when they are lined up flat next to each other. Skybubble is looking to be the most promising part of the package. Im still finishing Calibre on foundry, and I will be helping Fritz, KC, Kon and Nexn with the secret map.

Im having ideas for new maps already and will priobably have something of my own to show for March 3rd, the beautiful Skyfish is coming to visit me next week and I will be spending a lot of time with her. Fortunately she loves forge so we will be working on something together.

@Skyfish: <3

Yeah, it looked like the crypt had uneven walls, kind of disappointing. Also disappointing that there are no door like objects. I did spot a window-like object, so I'm assuming that won't work either. Looks like boxes come in various sizes anyways and we have heaps of ramps to work with, so hopefully geoing will be used less.

Very nice to hear that walls have soft edges. Good to see some concrete information. What about double boxes?

I think everyone is looking forward to the maps you guys are working on. If the quality of people working of the map will say anything about the map, then it should be the best map ever. No pressure :)

[Megalodong]

Crypt has uneven walls, bumpy like they are made of massive stone blocks. There are no doors or similar objects to use to push, so all geos must be doen the old fashioned way. Im already working on a method to get clean results with this. I dont think crypt will full replaced foundry for arena maps.

That's kind of heartbreaking... is it really that noticable? Is it bad enough to severely effect gameplay? Oh well, the info is still much appreciated. :)

[General.SwizzY]

Crypt feels about the same size as Foundry. Since everything else is sooo big, it might actually look smaller than it really is. I'd say it's either the same size or slightly larger. I'm sure one of the guys will be posting an exact comparison soon.

Assembly looks great. I played a 2v2 on it and ran around it a bit. I'd say that it is very promising right now and I'm excited for more people to get it so I can start playing 4v4 on it.

Fritzster and I have been working on a map for about a week now. We've invited Kon, Baron, and Nexn to join us. This map will be ready by March 3rd. It looks amazing already and I think everyone should be really really excited for it. It is top secret and I trust the other guys to not tell anyone anything. We don't want to spoil the surprise!
Try this; In Foundry, start up a KOTH in Forge, spawn a hill and edit the width and length so that the hill can cover the whole map.

Write the width and length numbers, then do the same thing I suggested in THE CRYPT. Compare the width and length to eachother to see which is bigger.

[_TaK_]

Can someone measure all 3 areas with respawn areas, mainly the crypt, so we can have an exact size, I would appreciate it vary much as I'm sure many others would to.

Also is the only reason this thread is still open is for people to ask questions to the people who have the maps??

[Andz]

Wow, major congrats. All your hard work has paid off.

I'm hoping KC, that we'll see some new maps in Meadowlands.

[Andz]

Also, I highly doubt this will ever work but no harm in trying.

The UK get the map pack next Friday 27th, and as I ordered off of Gameplay I'll be getting the map on Wednesday 25th. Plus as I'm a uni student I'm totally free to test/play all day. Hit me up with a F/R if you wanna start running 4's soon as possible. :D

GT: Andz

[Baron Saturday]

I found the Skulls today, they can be found using forge.
Not too difficult.

[dylman36]

were they hard to find

[yourself.]

Dont tell us where. I want to have some fun.

[T3st1fy]

MOAR

[dylman36]

no i dont want to know where they are just want to know if easy or not

[unrealdustin]

Lucky guys.

[AMidgetAndAClub]

Dont tell us where. I want to have some fun.
This^^^

EDIT: Some asshat from Bnet put it up on youtube. I just left him a comment but didn't watch it.

[tigaer]

Just wanna say thanks alot for the code bro!
I hope Lockdown is good!

[lim3yy]

Just wanna say thanks alot for the code bro!
I hope Lockdown is good!

thanks alot for the great maps, you definetly deserved the code for all you have made for the community to enjoy. Congrats!

[Baron Saturday]

The following screenshots show a respawn area in the Crypt that is 28.50 by 28.50:

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/Baron_2007_2007/crypt1.jpg
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/Baron_2007_2007/crypt2.jpg

The following screenshot shows some of the objects:
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/Baron_2007_2007/obj.jpg

Top Row left to right:
Corner wall, Wall, quarter wall, half wall, wall slit.

2nd Row left to right:
Wall T, double Wall, small wedge, long wedge, large ramp.

3rd Row Left to Right:
Stone platform, large block, double block, tall block, huge block.

4th Row Left to Right:
Wedge huge, wedge large, wedge corner, corner small, corner large.

[n0ke]

What's up with the walls?

[Mango221]

Thanks baron.

What's up with the walls?

Thats the respawn area showing in the deeper parts of the walls.

-Mango

[my pet dinosaur]

what is that compared to foundry's area?

[Mango221]

what is that compared to foundry's area?

Measure foundry yourself ;) He's busy with sandbox

-Mango

[my pet dinosaur]

Measure foundry yourself ;) He's busy with sandbox

-Mango

id need to turn on my xbox to do that, and that takes electricity. i can't afford electricity!

[PulseKiller]

The following screenshots show a respawn area in the Crypt that is 28.50 by 28.50:

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/Baron_2007_2007/crypt1.jpg
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/Baron_2007_2007/crypt2.jpg

The following screenshot shows some of the objects:
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/Baron_2007_2007/obj.jpg

Top Row left to right:
Corner wall, Wall, quarter wall, half wall, wall slit.

2nd Row left to right:
Wall T, double Wall, small wedge, long wedge, large ramp.

3rd Row Left to Right:
Stone platform, large block, double block, tall block, huge block.

4th Row Left to Right:
Wedge huge, wedge large, wedge corner, corner small, corner large.
Baron... Have I ever told you how much I love you?

Now make a good map so I have something to do on the 3rd other than forge.

[dylman36]

what is that compared to foundry's area?
foundry is 23.50 by 20.50 if you take a respawnn area the size of the crypt you cant see the width markers and the depth gos about to where the stairs at the bases is

[Megalodong]

At least it's a perfect square. I think that some good maps can still be made in the crypt regardless of how seemingly f'd the walls are.

[dylman36]

the walls are fine

[Megalodong]

the walls are fine

They are good enough. I forget who it was exactly, but one of the people who got the maps said that they were bumpy like they were built with giant stone blocks (like they appear to be). It's somewhere in this thread actually.

EDIT:


Crypt has uneven walls, bumpy like they are made of massive stone blocks. There are no doors or similar objects to use to push, so all geos must be doen the old fashioned way. Im already working on a method to get clean results with this. I dont think crypt will full replaced foundry for arena maps.

[Jackass_Jon]

Thanks Baron, that was very useful for designs. I hate you for having this early :P

[my pet dinosaur]

seeing killa kc, baron, frizster, nexn, and kon in a party forging sandbox is beautiful. its like the justice league of mlg forge

[dylman36]

well have to merge without doors theres gotta be something that can replace them guess ill have to see for myself when i get those maps

[Mango221]

well have to merge without doors theres gotta be something that can replace them guess ill have to see for myself when i get those maps

It wouldn't be as accurate, but you could partially merge two objects, brace all around the one you're geoing, and then touch it...

Getting the depth right will be the trick I think.

-Mango

[tHuNdastRucK704]

If their secret map is a perfect remake of Lockout in the skybox... that would be SICK :D Something totally original would be great too.

[Jackass_Jon]

well have to merge without doors theres gotta be something that can replace them guess ill have to see for myself when i get those maps

People will just go back to the old method.

[Baron Saturday]

the old method will work fine I think, the grid makes it easier to keep consistent depths too.

Im currently working on a canvas that should make things convenient for forging on any of the three layers.

[my pet dinosaur]

difference between of rectangular part of Foundry and the Crypt..

the Crypt is the larger one

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s41/mypetdinosaur_photo/rar.jpg

[IareBodylotion]

the walls are going to be no different from smooth walls on other maps, atleast i hope so:)

Can some of the forgers please confirm or bust this?

[dylman36]

whys everyone foccussing on crypt when there the rest of the map above and the skybuble could someone give us a size comparison for the ground floor and skybubble

[Kimory]

seeing killa kc, baron, frizster, nexn, and kon in a party forging sandbox is beautiful. its like the justice league of mlg forge
Sig'd.

Well, the Crypt definitely is bigger than Foundry, now with confirmations. II think that there shall be awesome maps on this. Even though it's not that big, it's square and stuff!
I think that forgers should also create a symmetrical map using the corners as the bases instead of walls, making the distance between them longer.

[Bladeskar]

Congrats to those who won...I just wish it was truly a random drawing though.

[b0b43]

difference between of rectangular part of Foundry and the Crypt..

the Crypt is the larger one

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s41/mypetdinosaur_photo/rar.jpg

Nice pic. Makes Foundry and the Crypt look really small though in comparison to Sandtrap. Looks like the perfect size to make some 4-bases though, being square. I'm sure that Kon already has some 4-base lined up :)

[xPPx_Rampage]

Congrats to those who won...I just wish it was truly a random drawing though.
It still is. 5 people are still gonna win codes, these guys got the other 5.

[dylman36]

Sig'd.

Well, the Crypt definitely is bigger than Foundry, now with confirmations. II think that there shall be awesome maps on this. Even though it's not that big, it's square and stuff!
I think that forgers should also create a symmetrical map using the corners as the bases instead of walls, making the distance between them longer.
ive had the same idea im making one like that but its a simplified version of what ill make on sandbox

[GL0B0]

grats guys, hope u make some sick maps for v7 or even v8.....ill wait.

[Dave_C0ulier]

you lucky little bastards better have a **** ton of videos!! SOON

[xX DURKA Xx]

Have you guys found and blocked the emergency spawns yet? If so, how many are there?

[Ultorskoss]

whys everyone foccussing on crypt when there the rest of the map above and the skybuble could someone give us a size comparison for the ground floor and skybubble

Ground Floor to Sky Bubble comparison incoming.

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/WebMaps/richgameH3.aspx?g=987445844

Click on "Overview Top". I believe this is the Sky Bubbles grid, and if it is... KC couldn't stress the word HUGE quite enough :D

[zakboo]

Lucky bastards..........

[Zyphox.]

is it me or the winners are all forgers that have made a map that is played in MLG??:???: i thought you were randomly selected, but i guess not, oh well might as well give Salot one and since i caught on to this little shinanigan i should get one too right!!?? well its worth a try. :)

[Mango221]

is it me or the winners are all forgers that have made a map that is played in MLG??:???: i thought you were randomly selected, but i guess not, oh well might as well give Salot one and since i caught on to this little shinanigan i should get one too right!!?? well its worth a try. :)

These guys got codes because of their forging skills...there's still 5 more codes to be given out on monday to people who have posted in the thread.

-Mango

[Zyphox.]

These guys got codes because of their forging skills...there's still 5 more codes to be given out on monday to people who have posted in the thread.

-Mango
oh okay thanx for clearing that up because it didn't say anything about whether it was from the thread yesterday or giving it to 5 forgers. plus Lies said they got FIVE codes from bungie not 10 thats why i posted what i posted, but thanks for clearing it up. :)

[Xrossfade]

Lucky bastards

[OhhhDoom]

Nice! Thats a pretty cool gift.

[mvpxrampage]

wow congrats guys, maps should be good

[im_an_boss_ok]

Sooo lucky!

[MxMaDsKiLLsx]

Wow your all lucky but you deserve it hope you do big things for MLG with those maps!

[6_Gun_Quota]

Jealous!! Now I have to wait for March 3rd. I"m going to make myself fall into a coma to make time go by. :banghead:

[b0b43]

What are the chances that the map these guys are making is going to make the circuit by Meadows or Columbus? I really can't wait to see it, if the top 4 MLG forgers plus the man who decides what maps go on the circuit are making it, this new map will be something very special.

But no sneak preview? Type of map it is? Percentage complete? C'mon guys, you can't be as secretive as Bungie, can you?

[Cloud_Skye]

I'm sure there are some stipulations for getting their hands on the maps early. But then again, who knows? It'd be nice to see the "limitations" on each section of Sandbox.

Congrats to the select few who received their gifts. Just goes to show that hardwork can pay off with surprising rewards. Can't wait to see what each of you can do and offer our community.

[ssshakedown]

It's gonna be tough to wait until the maps come to Marketplace now. Nice move, MS/Bungie. . .bastards.

[Scriptix]

gratz guys!

[FoxKeyes]

How are the framerate's lookin on a fully loaded map guys? Better? :-P

[General.SwizzY]

Try this; In Foundry, start up a KOTH in Forge, spawn a hill and edit the width and length so that the hill can cover the whole map.

Write the width and length numbers, then do the same thing I suggested in THE CRYPT. Compare the width and length to eachother to see which is bigger.


Glad I helped. 8]

[Iv0rY-Snak3]

Fritz, Kon, someone send my alt. GT: Numb II (Yes, another one, I know... but iNumbbb has gone to a friend so he can play on the maps early too) an invite if you're allowed next time you're on, cause I wanna check it out...

[Andz]

What are the chances that the map these guys are making is going to make the circuit by Meadows or Columbus?

Extremely slim.

Think about it, IF you pre-order Halo Wars limited Ed you get the maps 1 month before Meadowlands. Not to mention the fact that bungie said "Weeks" til it was on the Marketplace. That means, anywhere between 2-7 weeks (if it was 8 weeks they'd say Months) before it's available to buy. Fact is, only way to get the new maps and get enough practice on them before meadowlands is to buy HW:LE. And MLG can't realistically do that to players attending the events.

However, I would def say with enough testing that it would be included in a v 6.1 update for Columbus. But hey what do I know ;)

[SaLoT]

Congrats to Frtizster, Nexn, Baron, and Kon Artist. They were selected to receive an early release of the Mythic Map Pack. Start forging Sandbox today!


And why were they selected?

[Mango221]

And why were they selected?

Because MLG got 15 codes...5 are slated for giveaway, 6 are for MLG to use themselves for testing and such, and the last 4 were given to the current top forgers.

Not that you arent a top forger or anything, the four selected are just the most active right now, turning out a map or two each every few weeks.

-Mango

[HITtheLIGHTZ]

Well so the people from here who have it are: Kon, Baron, Nexn, Fritz, and Ivory (who got it through forge hub) and possibly Zanno?

[a_Losy]

Hey Congrats to the guys that got the Maps !!

[Baron Saturday]

@Forge Drama:
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/Baron_2007_2007/catfacepalm.gif

@Everyone:
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/Baron_2007_2007/skybox.jpg
I has made a Sandbox Canvas with all default scenery Items, weapons, vehicles, nades, respawn points/areas, Objective spawns/returns/markers moved up to the skybubble. There is a two way tele up there that links to the crypt, items can be dragged through the tele and placed there.

There seems to be some issues with setting default scenery items to not spawn, such as items not staying where they are put, I recommend you dont do it. I recommend spawning items to build your map until you run out of items, then start using the default items. Delete what you dont need at the end or if you run into budget issues.

Skybox - Sandbox Skybubble Canvas (http://www.bungie.net/Online/Halo3UserContentDetails.aspx?h3fileid=67122172)

[Mango221]

There seems to be some issues with setting default scenery items to not spawn, such as items not staying where they are put, I recommend you dont do it. I recommend spawning items to build your map until you run out of items, then start using the default items. Delete what you dont need at the end or if you run into budget issues.

THANK YOU for saving the thread...and thanks for the head's up!...

And the 'canvas'

-Mango

[PulseKiller]

@Forge Drama:
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/Baron_2007_2007/catfacepalm.gif

@Everyone:
I has made a Sandbox Canvas with all default scenery Items, weapons, vehicles, nades, respawn points/areas, Objective spawns/returns/markers moved up to the skybubble. There is a two way tele up there that links to the crypt, items can be dragged through the tele and placed there.

There seems to be some issues with setting default scenery items to not spawn, such as items not staying where they are put, I recommend you dont do it. I recommend spawning items to build your map until you run out of items, then start using the default items. Delete what you dont need at the end or if you run into budget issues.

Skybox - Sandbox Skybubble Canvas (http://www.bungie.net/Online/Halo3UserContentDetails.aspx?h3fileid=67122172)

Greatest.... facepalm... ever.

And thanks for the canvas. Mind making an MLG specific one without the vehicles/weapons that arnt used in MLG. And you have to join my party again so we can all bombard you with questions.

Thanks for all the info Baron, you are doing a lot in helping us out with this info, and we all know you would rather be forging.

[ssshakedown]

Anyway, this is pretty cool. My question: what is MLG honestly doing with the Mythic map packs besides di*king around on them?
"Exploring the competitive merits of the new maps" I'm sure.

[PulseKiller]

Anyway, this is pretty cool. My question: what is MLG honestly doing with the Mythic map packs besides di*king around on them? KC and the forgers do all the gametype research and work.

I was kinda thinking the same thing. I honestly dont see the point in anyone but forgers getting early access to a map. What is the average MLG player going to honestly do with them? There are not enough people to run good 4s and there are no MLG varients made. I do think that non-forgers should get them because otherwise there would be a lot of complaining and the like, but non-forgers are just going to find the skulls, get as many acievements as they can, and then be bored with them.

[Andz]

Well even if they are just dicking around, who can blame them? Secrectly I'd love the new maps to play around with, I wouldn't forge anything professional to start with, I'd just play stupid gametypes for the first few days.

Also, I think Puckett does alot of testing as he always seems to play with KC a fair bit.

[ssshakedown]

I was kinda thinking the same thing. I honestly dont see the point in anyone but forgers getting early access to a map. What is the average MLG player going to honestly do with them? There are not enough people to run good 4s and there are no MLG varients made. I do think that non-forgers should get them because otherwise there would be a lot of complaining and the like, but non-forgers are just going to find the skulls, get as many acievements as they can, and then be bored with them.
I think you underestimate the average MLG player.:p

I'm not an actual Forger, but you can bet I'd start going through Orbital and Assembly and trying to create some MLG variants.

[Mango221]

"Exploring the competitive merits of the new maps" I'm sure.

Naww...if they were doing that, the codes would have been given to top players...

They're definitely working on a map or two.

-Mango

[PulseKiller]

I think you underestimate the average MLG player.:p

I'm not an actual Forger, but you can bet I'd start going through Orbital and Assembly and trying to create some MLG variants.

By average person, I mean the people who say "this isnt MLG I wont play it". Sad part is, that really is the average MLG person. Most people dont know how to work forge at all, so I highly doubt they would attempt to make an MLG varient.

[-NaStY-]

Well even if they are just dicking around, who can blame them? Secrectly I'd love the new maps to play around with, I wouldn't forge anything professional to start with, I'd just play stupid gametypes for the first few days.

Also, I think Puckett does alot of testing as he always seems to play with KC a fair bit.

I'm sure anybody would. I just have natural animosity towards anybody who is so un-inspired and un-creative that, when given the chance to mold this world and change things to their liking, just **** around instead. Can you tell I'm bitter at the lack of forged content in MLG? Heh..

[PulseKiller]

Exactly!

This post is exactly how we know that most people don't understand a single thing about map design! Thanks :)

Speaking of map design... mind if I send you 2 sketchups for some feedback?

[-NaStY-]

Naww...if they were doing that, the codes would have been given to top players...

They're definitely working on a map or two.

-Mango

HA! That's rich.

Pulse: Go for it :) I have an obscene amount of work to do but I can give them a glance or six.

[istunnahi956]

[QUOTE=Baron Saturday]@Forge Drama:
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/Baron_2007_2007/catfacepalm.gif
[B]

I Can Haz Kitty?

I was wondering if Assembly or Orbital would even be considered as a good map. I'm hyped for Assembly to come out, but was wondering what your opinion is about it. I hope it will make a great Slayer/CTF map.

[Baron Saturday]

I was wondering if Assembly or Orbital would even be considered as a good map. I'm hyped for Assembly to come out, but was wondering what your opinion is about it. I hope it will make a great Slayer/CTF map.

Assembly definately has potential, I anticipate that it will become a favourite of many people.

[istunnahi956]

Assembly definately has potential, I anticipate that it will become a favourite of many people.


I also heard about these "Lift Blockers" on Assembly and was wondering if you can supply a pic of what these might look like or some info.

[ix sh0ck xi]

Let's cool it guys or I'm going to close this thread.

[Jackass_Jon]

I also heard about these "Lift Blockers" on Assembly and was wondering if you can supply a pic of what these might look like or some info.

This.

[PulseKiller]

Assembly definately has potential, I anticipate that it will become a favourite of many people.

Baron... I love you and your trying ot keep this thread alive. I think you should just start a new one purely for mythic map impressions. Or, if you would like, I can do it for you.

[Mango221]

Assembly definately has potential, I anticipate that it will become a favourite of many people.

OOooh I totally called that...

I think I'm gonna run out and pre-order halo wars now :D Assembly will be bugging me till I get to mess around on it.

-Mango

[.Ycu]

Let's cool it guys or I'm going to close this thread.


Edit:
Done.

[istunnahi956]

This.

I guess.lol. i was asking baron. not tryin to pick a fight, just saying.

[HK_Trammell]

But MOM I want the map pack NOWWWWW!

[HITtheLIGHTZ]

For some more sandbox info: http://www.forgehub.com/forum/halo-discussion/57338-sandbox-questions-answered-here.html


Apparently walls are ****ed

[yourself.]

I guess.lol. i was asking baron. not tryin to pick a fight, just saying.

What Jon meant to say was " Baron please answer the quoted question "

[Jackass_Jon]

I guess.lol. i was asking baron. not tryin to pick a fight, just saying.

No lol, when someone says This, they are agreeing with you. ;)

Edit: Yourself out posted me! >:[

[istunnahi956]

No lol, when someone says This, they are agreeing with you. ;)

Haha. My bad im new to this forum stuff.lol.

[Baron Saturday]

@Everyone:
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/Baron_2007_2007/CalvinHobbsCalmDown.jpg

Lift blockers:
Not sure about geo potential with the lift blocker, may only be soft when in contact with the wall aound the lift.

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/Baron_2007_2007/lift.jpg
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/Baron_2007_2007/blocked.jpg

Non useful graphical teaser:
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/Baron_2007_2007/bckgroud.jpg

[AMidgetAndAClub]

Haha. My bad im new to this forum stuff.lol.
lol, I remember those days. Welcome. Enjoy the internet.

Lots of good questions and answers going on over at Forge Hub. I am sure we will get a ton of info here as well, but our guys are hard at work on amazing stuff.


EDIT: I take it that is under Assembly? (last pic)

[LANakin]

you guys better get to making h1/h2 remakes!!!

[HITtheLIGHTZ]

Apparently you can't play ball off of skybox....


wow....

[The_Raging_Beast]

Thanks Baron that's awesome dude.

So apparently a lot of communties/groups got mythic maps early. Forgehub obviously got codes, and I watched a live stream of Insane54 last night playing with a few randoms, so they must of had a random selection thing like they have here. Anyways you can hold the golf club, it's the size of a flag and has the same physics, you can melee with it too. The golf ball is about the size of a soccer ball, and I'm guessing these black holes you can spawn are holes for the golf ball :) . So far the Crypt sort of let me down and Sandbox in general didn't live up to the hype. Theres problems with objects, saving, ect. And the Crypt's walls are uneven and pretty much same size as froundry......saaaaaaad faaacce

[Arkkkk]

i think sandbox will persevere anyway

[xX DURKA Xx]

lol, I remember those days. Welcome. Enjoy the internet.

Lots of good questions and answers going on over at Forge Hub. I am sure we will get a ton of info here as well, but our guys are hard at work on amazing stuff.


EDIT: I take it that is under Assembly? (last pic)
That's actually above Assembly.


Can't wait for them to come out.

[AMidgetAndAClub]

That's actually above Assembly.


Can't wait for them to come out.
Ok. I see it now. For some reason my mind comprehended it as under assembly because of the angle.

[Jackass_Jon]

Those look awesome Baron. Thanks for looking out for us. :)

[parsistamon]

Apparently you can't play ball off of skybox....


wow....
ouch... That's a big part of the reason I was looking forward to Skybox.

[FoxKeyes]

Apparently you can't play ball off of skybox....


wow....

jesus...and you don't fall any amount, you just die when you hit the grid.


Don't get me wrong, everything else looks amazing, but these are some gaping holes of problems. Haha, oh well, guess we'll get around it.

[lpwalker]

Congrats to those who won...I just wish it was truly a random drawing though.

No way. This is a WAY better situation for the MLG community. These guys will most likely do more good with Sandbox in the next week and a half than the rest of the community will ever.

[SoLoIsT]

Apparently you can't play ball off of skybox....


wow....


What they should do is make a huge cone at the bottom of the map and have it fall into a killball, or a teleporter. Idk but all this buzz is making me really wanting the new maps :)

[Mango221]

What they should do is make a huge cone at the bottom of the map and have it fall into a killball, or a teleporter. Idk but all this buzz is making me really wanting the new maps :)

Guys at forgehub confirmed that the ball doesn't get killed by the killball...it just sits in there :(

-Mango

[Doom_TX]

Can you really not play ball off of the skybox.....wow what is the point of it then, did they expect people to teleport down to get the ball and continue playing.

[dylman36]

sandbox is dissapointing slanting walls no playball im hoping for an update as soon as these maps are available to fix these problems

[tHuNdastRucK704]

MLG Assembly v7 FTW.

[Blanked.]

sandbox is dissapointing slanting walls no playball im hoping for an update as soon as these maps are available to fix these problems
the slanting walls in the crypt are about after 6 boxes high so it isnt much of a problem. If they dont make it to where you can play the ball after throwing it out of the sky bubble you could probably make map specific gametypes (like with flag) for whatever map. Im wanting to test out a map in the skybubble with 10 sec reset for the ball and see how it works seeing as in those 10 seconds no one is probably gonna grab the ball anyways if it was like guardian play ball. It also might give enough time to allow the ball guy to drop it and shoot some guys without letting the ball reset. It's at least worth testing imo

[FoxKeyes]

Any information on framerate issues of a fully loaded sandbox?

[HITtheLIGHTZ]

What they should do is make a huge cone at the bottom of the map and have it fall into a killball, or a teleporter. Idk but all this buzz is making me really wanting the new maps :)

Neither of those will cause a playball either if you drop the oddball into them...

[anndras_zodon]

Wait, so not only did they do the drawing early, but it wasn't random? OR FIVE PEOPLE?!

[AMidgetAndAClub]

Wait, so not only did they do the drawing early, but it wasn't random? OR FIVE PEOPLE?!
OMG. Can we get some type of blinking neon sign in the first post to say this has nothing to do with the drawing that was posted on Bnet?

[anndras_zodon]

Oh, I knew that >_>




So, what did they get the maps for?

[LiL.Violenc3]

Wait did they really already pick the 5 people

[AMidgetAndAClub]

Oh, I knew that >_>




So, what did they get the maps for?
Obviously not. You have a PM. Please read into the threads before posting insanity. I explain it in the PM.

And forward it to this guy...................

Wait did they really already pick the 5 people

[pmac118]

Congrats guys.

[Dragod]

Any information on framerate issues of a fully loaded sandbox?
I believe the total item limit is meant to prevent any issues with framerate.... The massive budget on Sandbox would allow for an immense amount of items if you were to use the entire budget (not to mention the no budget glitch), and that many items would completely kill framerate... It's a shame Halo 3 is so beautiful... Because of the immense amount of detail in the game, the framerate is locked to 30fps, instead of 60 :(

(Yes... that's the reason CoD4 runs at 60 and Halo 3 only runs at 30fps... If a game can't hold a solid framerate above 60, it is locked to 30fps)

[nicka]

So, what did they get the maps for?

for being forge badasses

[jujumonster]

the slanting walls in the crypt are about after 6 boxes high so it isnt much of a problem. If they dont make it to where you can play the ball after throwing it out of the sky bubble you could probably make map specific gametypes (like with flag) for whatever map. Im wanting to test out a map in the skybubble with 10 sec reset for the ball and see how it works seeing as in those 10 seconds no one is probably gonna grab the ball anyways if it was like guardian play ball. It also might give enough time to allow the ball guy to drop it and shoot some guys without letting the ball reset. It's at least worth testing imo
I think hes actually talking about a bug when you save your game and end it the wall will slant to the right a bit

[Blanked.]

I think hes actually talking about a bug when you save your game and end it the wall will slant to the right a bit
oh, yeah that thing really sucks. Hopefully it will get patched up somehow though

[Dragod]

I have a feeling we'll be seeing a re-release of the maps on the marketplace for those who already have them and an updated version being added to the marketplace (Hopefully the Halo Wars maps are download codes, not disc installs).

I'm pretty sure that things like this can't be fixed with a simple patch, much like the last map pack that came out for Halo 2 (Hang 'Em High and Derelict remakes) that had the problem with the corner that made players unable to be damaged...

[IIINIII]

I have a feeling we'll be seeing a re-release of the maps on the marketplace for those who already have them and an updated version being added to the marketplace (Hopefully the Halo Wars maps are download codes, not disc installs).

I'm pretty sure that things like this can't be fixed with a simple patch, much like the last map pack that came out for Halo 2 (Hang 'Em High and Derelict remakes) that had the problem with the corner that made players unable to be damaged...
If they Fix these things that would be great...

Oh and i have a theory on when the oddball/flag does not respawn when thrown into kill ball/ of the sky bubble. Because bungie wanted players be able to shoot through the levels they had to allow objects like bullets and balls and flags to pass through and could not turn one "off" and have the others be able.

this would be confirmed if you could shoo through the kill balls so someone with the maps can you check

thanks

[ClutchPapi34]

A good remake of Lockout would be epic.

[Niccccck16]

A good remake of Lockout would be epic.
somebody plz do this :)

[Encounter.142]

Wait, so not only did they do the drawing early, but it wasn't random? OR FIVE PEOPLE?!
What I heard is that MLG got 15 codes. They kept 6 for themselves, gave 4 away to the top forgers, and will give away the rest. (That's what someone else said anyways)

[fanatic66]

A good remake of Lockout would be epic.

No. With the news about not being able to play ball, a Lockout remake would be pointless since its main use was for ball. I think we're going to have to settle with Blackout for now, though I don't like that either.

[Mango221]

What I heard is that MLG got 15 codes. They kept 6 for themselves, gave 4 away to the top forgers, and will give away the rest. (That's what someone else said anyways)

Could've quoted me ;)

-Mango

[An7hony]

As for the falling off the map in the skybox issue, can you not just place a huge kill ball underneath the sky map?

[Mango221]

As for the falling off the map in the skybox issue, can you not just place a huge kill ball underneath the sky map?

You die when you fall past the grid, as far as the oddball goes though...it doesn't 'play' like it's supposed to :(

-Mango

[General.SwizzY]

Man I wish I'm one of the randy 5 so I can do some serious work on Sandbox and Assembly.

[HaloSamurai]

i want gifts!

[Mango221]

Man I wish I'm one of the randy 5 so I can do some serious work on Sandbox and Assembly.

The random 5 are still being drawn later today. These guys were given the maps because of their exceptional forge skills.

-Mango

[An7hony]

You die when you fall past the grid, as far as the oddball goes though...it doesn't 'play' like it's supposed to :(

-Mango

So it just falls to the bottom? That sucks, and with a short reset time it will affect teams who drop the ball to shoot. Does the kill ball affect the oddball? Also won't it be a problem for flag/bomb games to?

[Northern_Crater]

So it just falls to the bottom? That sucks, and with a short reset time it will affect teams who drop the ball to shoot. Does the kill ball affect the oddball? Also won't it be a problem for flag/bomb games to?

Killball doesnt affect the ball.

[stefkeeee]

So the kill-ball does not affect the oddball. But what if you make your map high enough in the skybubble.
The reset time for falling could be set to very low. Also can you make a barrier between the skybubble and the middle part of sandbox so that when the ball touches the barrier it will play ball instantly?

[my pet dinosaur]

the issues with the objectives not resetting will NOT be patched, as it is impossible.

The reset plane is either "on" or "off" as a part of the way this map is built. If the reset plane was set to "on" you couldn't ever travel between the three spaces (crypt, basin, skybubble) with the objective and there was no custom game level solution to this.

This is a known behavior. This is not something we will patch.

from luke @ bungie.

[An7hony]

So the kill-ball does not affect the oddball. But what if you make your map high enough in the skybubble.
The reset time for falling could be set to very low. Also can you make a barrier between the skybubble and the middle part of sandbox so that when the ball touches the barrier it will play ball instantly?

All I'm thinking is low reset time will mess up teams who drop ball mid setup to shoot, or if a team 4 downs the other team, rushes the ball and it vanishes by the time they get there.

[fanatic66]

All I'm thinking is low reset time will mess up teams who drop ball mid setup to shoot, or if a team 4 downs the other team, rushes the ball and it vanishes by the time they get there.

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. Can the time be adjusted to 10 or 15 seconds? Surely that's long enough to for another team to grab the ball once they finish off the other team.

[jujumonster]

I wonder if the secret map theyre making is affected by this whole ball not playing thing