Event Meet Your Maker: BTB Forge Contest

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Introduction
Hello ladies and gentle-forgers, and welcome to the fourth iteration of the Meet Your Maker forge contest! Halo 5 introduced an incredible new suite of game mechanics, as well as the most powerful Forge in Halo history. With most players now well versed in both the gameplay and the new systems, we felt that it was time to put your skills to the test! MYM is back and bigger than ever, with judges from 3 different websites and partnerships with many more.

Reflecting this growth in scope the contest has taken on, you the forgers are tasked with tackling the largest-scale arena mode that Halo has to offer: Big Team Battle. That's right, the maps that we are looking for will be designed for full-scale, 8 vs. 8 player combat! This is an opportunity to explore the full suite of sandbox options available in Halo 5, as well as to really push the new forge to its limits. Of course, there's more to making a great BTB map that just making it big, they still need to play tight and fast paced! We can't wait to see what kind of incredible, original designs come out of this contest. Good luck, and happy forging!

Prizes
Each of the three winners will receive the following prizes.

• Video and written features from various partners associated with the contest
• A Halo 5 poster, signed by the team at 343 Industries
• An in-game Arena REQ Bundle

Settings and Modes
Maps should be designed for one or more of the following modes.

• Big Team Assault (Magnums)
• Big Team CTF (Magnums)
• Big Team Slayer (Magnums)
• Big Team Strongholds (Magnums)

Deadlines and Details

• Maps must be created in Halo 5: Guardians' forge mode
• Maps already integrated into Halo 5: Guradians' matchmaking playlists are not eligible
• Maps created by staff members of HaloCustoms, 343Industries Community Forum, BigTeamBattle.net, and other associated partners are not eligible
• Maps must be posted in the map submission thread and follow all submission guidelines
• Maps must be submitted before 11:59 PM EST on July 31, 2016
• Co-forging is allowed, but collaborators will need to select one person to receive any and all physical prizes
• Multiple submissions per person are allowed
• Maps submitted early may be edited and re-submitted prior to the submission deadline

Judging

• Maps will be judged by a panel consisting of staff members of HaloCustoms, 343Industries Community Forum, BigTeamBattle.net, and associated partners
• The panel will include experienced forgers and level designers, big team battle experts, and professional players
• Judging will continue for a number of weeks following the submission deadline
• Maps will be judged on how well they support their primary gametype at the 8v8 player count
• Criteria include originality, replayability, performance, and level of depth and enjoyment of gameplay experience as determined by the panel of judges

FAQ and Resources

Q. Which groups are involved in hosting this event?
A. HaloCustoms, BigTeamBattle.net, 343industries.org, Vetoed, ZannyVids, Unsorted Gaming, and Ultimate Halo.​

Q. Why Magnum starts?
A. Related ForgeHub video​

Q. What elements should my map contain to be deemed 'finished'?
A. Related ForgeHub video​

Q. Where can I go to get feedback on my map during the contest?
A. What Are You Working On? thread​

Q. Where can I go to test my map during the contest?
A. HaloCustoms featured lobbies

Q. Where do I submit maps?
A. Meet Your Maker: BTB Submission thread

Q. How many maps can I submit?
A. As many as you like!

Q. Can I submit remakes of maps from past Halo titles or other game franchises?
A. Yes, but this is not recommended as creativity is one of the judging criteria.

Q. Will my map have a higher chance of winning if it supports multiple gametypes?
A. We recommend that you focus on designing your map around one or two modes. A jack of all trades is often a master of none.

Q. Can I submit a map created before the announcement of the contest?
A. Yes, but we'd recommend using this opportunity to get additional testing done.

Q. Do I need to reside in a specific country/region or be of a certain age to participate?
A. Nope!​

 

I'm saying if I can't get access can you get access to my account on halo waypoint because I cant have access

You should try to sort this out yourself, but if all else fails you can simply ask another member to pull a link from your files for you when the time comes to submit. I'd be happy to help.

 

You should try to sort this out yourself, but if all else fails you can simply ask another member to pull a link from your files for you when the time comes to submit. I'd be happy to help.

Thank you I just need to know

 

You should try to sort this out yourself, but if all else fails you can simply ask another member to pull a link from your files for you when the time comes to submit. I'd be happy to help.

Can you link I map called concourt please (I'd really appreciate it)

 

Termy. Niss.

 

Since the new update just hit I have an important question. Will any of the new reqs or new vehicle variations be permitted for this contest? For example on a map im currently working on I have Rocket Hogs but im thinking about replacing them with Tundra hogs because they look nice on my snow covered map, but I think they do have a slight armor buff.

 

Since the new update just hit I have an important question. Will any of the new reqs or new vehicle variations be permitted for this contest? For example on a map im currently working on I have Rocket Hogs but im thinking about replacing them with Tundra hogs because they look nice on my snow covered map, but I think they do have a slight armor buff.

Any object that is available in forge at or before the submission deadline is allowed on MYM submissions. It's just up to you, the forgers, to make sure of what your specific maps need to succeed.

 

Need to finish that quote in the FAQs. It sums up how I feel mapmaking truly works.

Jack of all trades, master of none,
though oftentimes better than master of one.


I always make sure my maps support and work well with as many gamemodes as possible, as it helps flesh out the map's features and functionality.

 

Serious question as this is wrapping up. The link in my submission gives you the "name of map MYM" bookmark from my files. I know I cannot edit that map after the deadline, however can I keep editing my original file if I like, since you have a final version with the MYM label remaining unaltered after the deadline for the contest?

 

Serious question as this is wrapping up. The link in my submission gives you the "name of map MYM" bookmark from my files. I know I cannot edit that map after the deadline, however can I keep editing my original file if I like, since you have a final version with the MYM label remaining unaltered after the deadline for the contest?

Sure thing. We will be judging the MYM version that you submitted, but you can feel free to keep working on the original file after that. Just keep in mind that any improvements to that version will not affect the results.

 

Sure thing. We will be judging the MYM version that you submitted, but you can feel free to keep working on the original file after that. Just keep in mind that any improvements to that version will not affect the results.

Yes, thanks for the response. I just didn't want to get disqualified for editing past the submission deadline if I wanted to do anything else on it for other reasons.

 

And that is it! July is officially over on the EST timezone, and the submission deadline is as well! If your map is submitted on any of the correct websites, you are set! We are in the process of collecting and saving all of the entries now and will be checking to make sure that every map has a "last modified" date within the deadline. Do not update the map file that you have bookmarked. If you want to continue to make changes for your own use, make sure to save as a new version first.

Thanks to all who submitted a map to the Meet Your Maker Big Team Battle Forge Contest! We had a huge turnout this time around and we look forward to reviewing each and every submission. Stay tuned for the result, and keep in mind that it may take a while!

 

The July 2016 BTB "Meet Your Maker" Forge Contest Entries

Sneak Peek Compilation
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The July 2016 BTB "Meet Your Maker" Forge Contest Entries

Sneak Peek Compilation
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Nice work on the videos, and thanks for putting the time in to spotlight the work of others! I've tweeted out part 1 of the video and I'll do the same for part 2 tomorrow.

Looking forward to checking out all of these maps!

 

Nice work on the videos, and thanks for putting the time in to spotlight the work of others! I've tweeted out part 1 of the video and I'll do the same for part 2 tomorrow.

Looking forward to checking out all of these maps!

Thanks, Psychoduck
I had to repost that vid because I forgot grandpa's map!!!!
Please forgive me! It's back up with a new address.