Liquidated
Hello again everyone! Ascend here. We had to check Shooty into a rehab facility for those suffering from pun overload. While he is recovering, I'll be drawing up this week's update! With the 1v1 Forge Contest entering it's next phase of judging and with cool new content landing on the site, we're bound to have some fun! This week we take an in-depth look at some of the discussions taking place in our forums as well as some awesome community made content!
Announcements
Changing Phases
On October 27th, the 1v1 Forge Contest Judges announced that they have made their first round of cuts in the contest. Each judge played through all 90+ maps and deliberated on the next list of candidates for more comprehensive testing. To see the full list and current standings, visit the TRELLO BOARD!
For The People. By The People
The Community Favorite vote of October end today! Be sure to cast your votes if you have not! Visit the "Maps" page and click the voting banner at the top of the page to show your support for your faves!
A Special Note
On behalf of the ForgeHub team, I'd like to congratulate @Black Picture on his new job at 343i. Black is a long time community member, an avid forger and an awesome dude. We can't wait to see what you bring to us in the future. Congratulations!
Community Monitor
As always, we get to see new and awesome content from you each week! Here are some awesome snapshots of this week's latest and greatest!
NOTE: ALL CONTENT CAN BE DOWNLOADED BY CLICKING THE CORRESPONDING IMAGE
From the Forums: Design Philosophy
Each map and each forger is a little different. @Xandrith has opened up a forum to let forgers discuss what makes their maps tick. Join in on the discussion and share your own design rules and ideas and check out others! Link Here
From the Forums: What is Your Most Wanted OG Xbox Title
With the return of Original Xbox games on the Xbox One, @Preacher001 has one simple question for you. What original titles do you want to see on the Xbone?! With so many to choose from, the options are pretty wide. Some even get enhanced versions! Link Here
From the Forums: Smooth Linear Motion in Scripting
Anyone who has ever worked with scripted motion knows all too well that it is less than impressive. It is often glitchy, inconsistent and frustrating. @ExTerrestr1al has cracked the Da Vinci code of scripted movement. His new method can be used to produce buttery smooth movement and he has compiled a full tutorial on it's implementation. Check it out!
Alien Abduction by General PUG and ExtraSpicyMemes
We come in peace. Or not.... this cool infection based mini-game pits the players against aliens hell-bent on capturing and probing them. Don't take this lightly. These aliens are armed and dangerous and you're going to have to use everything in your possession to survive!
Community Videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TX3NYmzr2ZQ
Xbox - Highgrounds Graphics Comparison
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bOfthmGUSc
Brusky0086 - Gold Rush | Halo 5 Infection Map
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwlEcaMVv9k
TheRoflzDude - 'Kartodromo La Marquesa' By ricardootino
New Faces, New Friends
Everyday ForgeHub grows a little more. We wanna take this time to say hello to our new members each week as well as give them a chance to say hello to everyone, new and old.
Here are this week's new members:
@Burserk @earl wheeler @Feedback @Gameler @GrandMasterLP @huy dien @Jake Kuehl @JimmySullivan96 @Links Army @RefluentSea84 @Selectinglizard @Slippery Rage @Spartawhale @Tyler Starnes @Wilhelm
Welcome to the site everyone! On behalf of the ForgeHub Team, we hope you enjoy your stay! Consider posting your maps, creating forum threads, commenting on other's work and playing in custom lobbies to meet new people. Regardless, we hope to see you around :)
Custom Lobbies
Every week there are customs lobbies held by a variety of people for a variety of different purposes. Wanna get your maps played or just play some Halo? Check out the schedule! Note: Times are listed in Eastern Standard Time.
Sunday:
11:59pm - Sunday Night Screams :viral: - Brusky0086
Monday:
11:00pm - The iForge Experience (4-16) - Brusky0086, Hosted Monday - Friday
Thursday:
8:00pm - The Thursday Thirteen (2-16) - Ascend Hyperion
Friday:
8:45pm - Forged Friday (1-16) - Max Extra
End Note
And so concludes another weekly update. Remember that the Clip/Pic of the Week section is 100% influenced by you, the community. Be sure to leave your thoughts in the comments below and if you have suggestions for new weekly categories, don't be shy! See ya' later!