Write Ups, Tools and Tutorials

[Skyward Shoe]

This is a compilation thread for all Write Ups and Tutorials relating to Forge and other Halo content. If you have a tutorial or article relating to forge you wrote or would like to see added, please link it in the comments.


Forge Articles

Forge Fundamentals
by A Chunk

Creating Facades
by Buddy

A Guide to Modded Maps
by Buddy

Criticism Do's and Don't
by Flying Shoe ILR

Level Design Concepts
by mrgreenwithagun

How to Find Inspiration for a Minigame
by Rabid Midgetman

Dominion Design Guide
by RegrettedKarma6

From Idea to Form: Forging the First Piece
by xAudienceofone

The Difficulties of Forge
by Zandril

Competitive Map Refinement
by Stevo

Forge Tools & Tutorials

The Guide to Forge Island
by FortunateSiren

Level Design Tutorials
by officialHF

THFE Forge Tutorial Archive
by The Halo Forge Epidemic

The Guide to Dynamic Lighting
by Warh0lic

Zan's Halo 4 Map Markers
by Zandril

H2A Scripting Guide
by Buddhacrane



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[Stupid]

Lots of useful stuff here for new and experienced forgers alike.

 

[Zandril]

You forgot WARHOLIC's dynamic lighting guide.

 

[Zandril]

How about adding the Dominion Design guide by RegrettedKarma6?

 

[ChrisSonic01]

http://www.reachingperfection.com/p/forge-lessons.html
This should be added as well. By far the most comprehensive set of tutorials for forge I have ever seen. ( Not that the ones already listed aren't useful; there's some great stuff up there.)

 

[kimjongillwill]

Can anyone please recommend a good, comprehensive flood forging tutorial?

 

[Auburn]

Can anyone please recommend a good, comprehensive flood forging tutorial?

http://www.forgehub.com/threads/a-theory-on-infection-mapmaking.89260/

I had heard REMkings was working on creating one back in Reach IIRC, but I don't think there have been any comprehensive guides like the one above since H3. That being said, that one was written in regards to H3 infection lol. Some of the points covered are still relevant, though, so its worth the read IMO.

 

[REMkings]

http://www.forgehub.com/threads/a-theory-on-infection-mapmaking.89260/

I had heard REMkings was working on creating one back in Reach IIRC, but I don't think there have been any comprehensive guides like the one above since H3. That being said, that one was written in regards to H3 infection lol. Some of the points covered are still relevant, though, so its worth the read IMO.

Yeah, I'm still working on it. I should be able to get it released before Summer.

 

[kimjongillwill]

Well, hurry dammit. I've got maps to make over here. I'm kidding. Thanks for the link, my friend. I'll look over it most studiously. REM, I'm looking forward to that tutorial.

 

[Dax]

I'm kidding.

He's totally not kidding.

 

[kimjongillwill]

Well, half kidding anyway.

 

[Buddy]

http://halocustoms.com/threads/forge-tutorial-surroundings.15918/

Maybe this one, too?

 

[Dax]

• FlyingShoe's forge portfolio removed.
• Zandril's Map Markers added.

 

[Buddy]

Modded Maps Tutorial?

http://halocustoms.com/threads/modded-maps-everything-you-need-to-know.17698/

 

[Charles Stoot]

I have a recording tutorial where should that go?

 

[mrgreenwithagun]

Forging Halo - Level Design Concepts for Forgers

 

[RegrettedKarma6]

Holy cow that's in depth green. You want a doctorate?

Forging Halo - Level Design Concepts for Forgers

 

[mrgreenwithagun]

Holy cow that's in depth green. You want a doctorate?

I can't help myself. Writing is my thing. I enjoy the challenge of putting thoughts into words with emphasis on making it clear in context and easy to grasp by first timers and beginners.

But since you brought it up, can I get one of those here at Halo Customs? Or at least a new title under my name?

Now you got me thinking I should change my GT to PrPlumWithAGun,

 

[Buddy]

Why has this thread not been updated yet?

 

[Psychoduck]

• Buddy's guide to modded maps added
• Buddy's guide to creating facades added
• mrgreenwithagun's Forging Halo article added