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@Helveck

Just an Average Joe...

I'm going to have to say, as fun as this looks, I've never been a HUGE fan of symmetrical maps. You should mix it up a bit more, that is Helveck's advice. I suggest taking the symmetric sides and throwing up a heavily defended base area lower to the ground that has a bit of roof cover, and on the other side, a high up vantage point. That or just toss in a bit more on the side farthest away from the rocks.

Not sure if you're looking for input like this, but I figured it'd help you explore 'outside the box' a bit more by mixing it up and not sticking to such symmetry.

But still, looking good thus far. I'd put it on your file share for release. :)

[Edited on 07.28.2010 5:38 PM PDT]

  • 07.28.2010 5:37 PM PDT

Posted by: urk
Oh, there's no way this is going on the disc. Not only are we way past that point, but it's nowhere near up to the quality bar.

Hmm, Map Pack I bonus map?

I can see the title now..

Urktacular Map Pack I

  • 07.28.2010 5:50 PM PDT

"per audacia ad astra"

death to the bieberfever!

is there any chance at all that you might incorporate this map in to the final Halo reach product?oh sorry already adressed :p

well sir i whish you luck

if it were so easy



[Edited on 07.28.2010 6:06 PM PDT]

  • 07.28.2010 6:06 PM PDT

I can't wait to get my hands on the new Forge. If you did this all in 2 casual days of Forging, man, it will be great.

  • 07.28.2010 6:09 PM PDT

Ornamental Shizzle? O_O

Looking forward to hearing about the spawns
I dont think id be able to figure that out



  • 07.28.2010 6:21 PM PDT

Urk Urk Urk. Thank you.

This article has already got me so inspired that I've already been sketching out some rough map designs on grid paper.

It's odd because I won't be forging until after a couple of Campaign playthroughs at least. And I'll probably lose my self in firefight and matchmaking before then.

But when I finally get to sink my teeths into it. Man I have plans!

  • 07.28.2010 6:35 PM PDT

Hey that map looks sweet. Really cool that you can put stuff under the water. I wanna splash around while I'm fraggin. Good luck. I'm sure it will turn out great!

  • 07.28.2010 6:45 PM PDT

Elite 1: "Did you expect me to say, "WOT WOT WOT!" ?
Elite 2: "WOT WOT WOT!"
Elite 1: "Shut up, Thomas!"

hm..."Bakken Crick"=Beaver Creak, perchance? Or did I just miss something.

[Edited on 07.28.2010 7:04 PM PDT]

  • 07.28.2010 6:50 PM PDT

Elite 1: "Did you expect me to say, "WOT WOT WOT!" ?
Elite 2: "WOT WOT WOT!"
Elite 1: "Shut up, Thomas!"


Posted by: Andreas Hobo
Urk Urk Urk. Thank you.

This article has already got me so inspired that I've already been sketching out some rough map designs on grid paper.



I've done the exact same thing.

  • 07.28.2010 7:04 PM PDT

Posted by: urk
Oh, there's no way this is going on the disc. Not only are we way past that point, but it's nowhere near up to the quality bar.


will you atleast be able to download it so we can get this for playing or maybe to play on matchmaking

  • 07.28.2010 7:29 PM PDT

Urk, this is awesome, loving the updates you're providing!


EDIT: Urk, any chance that after doing this map, you could try doing one to two hour maps where you see how fast you can create basic maps on the different terrains, sky, water, etc...

I know Carney said in the vidoc that he was able to make Cage in about a few hours time.

Anyway, awesome stuff!

[Edited on 07.28.2010 7:53 PM PDT]

  • 07.28.2010 7:51 PM PDT

You should definitely add in a giant statue of me, Pookrat.

  • 07.28.2010 8:08 PM PDT

Death by figure skater.

I want to play that map...NAO!

  • 07.28.2010 8:09 PM PDT
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The map looked small as hell, I knew I'd be shown otherwise if I saw a Spartan there.

Nice.

  • 07.28.2010 8:13 PM PDT

Grunts are my homeslices, when they're not trying to kill me.

Hey urk, the map is looking great! One thing, though I'm dying to see more than just screenshots of this. Think you could post a video with commentary? I think it would be better than blogging about it.

  • 07.28.2010 8:14 PM PDT

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This is soooooooo cool. I cannot WAIT!

  • 07.28.2010 8:36 PM PDT

Looks awesome !
When I do get an xbox 360 wireless, I might try it.
Can't wait for Halo: Reach =]

[Edited on 07.28.2010 8:40 PM PDT]

  • 07.28.2010 8:39 PM PDT

-SSM Project Lead

can we haz on full gamez? PLZZZ?

  • 07.28.2010 8:51 PM PDT

Hi.

That's some pretty sick Forging.

  • 07.28.2010 9:04 PM PDT

is there a big boy sangheili pool that i can make and put covenant scenery on??

  • 07.28.2010 9:30 PM PDT


Posted by: Zomechin
That's some pretty sick Forging.

  • 07.28.2010 9:31 PM PDT


Posted by: TorontoFan14
Posted by: urk
Oh, there's no way this is going on the disc. Not only are we way past that point, but it's nowhere near up to the quality bar.

Hmm, Map Pack I bonus map?

I can see the title now..

Urktacular Map Pack I

honor thy urkstore/jurkstore!

[Edited on 07.28.2010 9:40 PM PDT]

  • 07.28.2010 9:33 PM PDT
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Haha everyone loves Urk (including me) *fangirl scream*

And I hope this is up for download! This map has caught my interest.

  • 07.28.2010 10:05 PM PDT
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Best of luck, Urk.

  • 07.28.2010 10:22 PM PDT