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Alex Wakeford

Issue 005

Community Corner: Halo Guy

Forge Features

Games

Halo Infinite

It’s that time again for another issue of Forge Features!



We’re doing things Halo 2-style for this particular outing, as there have been a considerable number of stunning remakes and reimaginings of both campaign and multiplayer spaces from the 2004 classic.



As a reminder, these maps can be found in the “Recommended” section of <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc" target="_blank">the Content Browser here on Halo Waypoint</a> and in Halo Infinite.



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BACKWASH Credits: D3LTA V, Foge, SARIZON, NZO7, DeadlyAp, ForgeRunnerX Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/0818b637-12e0-4b4d-a215-9384aefb6983" target="_blank">Backwash</a>



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The year is 2005. It’s the height of summer and the Maptacular Pack has just released for Halo 2!



Backwash was made to resemble the final area of the campaign mission 343 Guilty Spark from Halo: Combat Evolved, with additional cool details like 2401 Penitent Tangent flying around. It was famously the only map to be removed from matchmaking during the heyday of Halo 2, as the fog which compromises the player’s visibility couldn’t be loaded properly.



I used to enjoy playing “cat-and-mouse”-type custom games on Backwash where players had active camouflage and snipers. Now I can relive that thanks to this very loyal remake!



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GROUNDWORK Credits: ARPOD Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/5a7429e6-d0e5-4b16-83d8-e1c52098bf72" target="_blank">Groundwork</a>



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A remake of Foundation from Halo 2, but with at least six-hundred times the detail to make it feel like a genuinely lived-in courtyard.



Thankfully, you don’t need to go through any convoluted steps to unlock this one!



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APOSTATE Credits: soft sharp Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/5ccc0be3-8213-44d7-80fe-19b1c947731a" target="_blank">Apostate</a>



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I love interactive map elements. Even when it’s something as simple as being able to extend a bridge or open a gate, or activate a shield somewhere… being able to subtly alter the way a map plays always makes me love it more.



On Apostate, one of the central features of the top part of the map is its light bridge. Shoot the shock cores on either side of the map and you’ll disable it, sending any Spartans caught on the bridge plunging to the depths below, leaving you to reactivate the bridge from a nearby terminal.



Sometimes true brilliance is found in the simplest ideas, and that’s exactly what you get with Apostate!



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HALO 2 OUTSKIRTS Credits: NextGenAccount Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/9ad5e43a-1715-450c-b088-4a51de51cd1f" target="_blank">Halo 2 Outskirts</a>



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It’s the dense alleys and housing districts of Outskirts from the Halo 2 campaign, but greatly expanded in detail and there are no Jackals in this courtyard.



Look, if “No Jackal Snipers!” doesn’t sell you on a reservation at Hotel Zanzibar, I don’t know what will.



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VAGABOND Credits: Squally DaBeanz, PersianForge, INeedMoreBleach Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/16de0468-9e2a-4d2c-bc91-bcc99dafc6b4" target="_blank">Vagabond</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Vagabond.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Vagabond" class="wp-image-55404" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Vagabond.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Vagabond-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Vagabond-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Vagabond-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Vagabond-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Vagabond-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



While not a direct recreation of any particular space, Vagabond evokes the neon-lit cityscapes seen throughout the series. There are elements of Plaza, Streets, and other urban maps that give a grounding sense of familiarity to this city of dreams.



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NEMESIS Credits: WAR FH, b0b is here, MythicFritz, I Crush All, AgentPaperCraft, VwS Executioner, Trignate, I am a Luxury, marka2263, tdubfed1 Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/807bfbc5-c7b5-4f2e-92a1-92ec929fac3f" target="_blank">Nemesis</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Nemesis.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of Nemesis" class="wp-image-55390" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Nemesis.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Nemesis-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Nemesis-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Nemesis-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Nemesis-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2023/01/Nemesis-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



I’m a big fan of seeing how creatively folks can marry the visual simplicity of Halo: Combat Evolved’s Forerunner aesthetics with some of the design sensibilities introduced in Halo 4. In terms of appearance, that’s exactly what you get with Nemesis, which also boasts an incredible level of detail in its out-of-map environments—sentinels fly into distant cavernous openings, birds pass overhead…



Getting caught unawares because you’ve found yourself staring at every little thing on this map is definitely a danger!



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<h2>COMMUNITY CREATIONS</h2>



Are you looking to add some falling rocks to your map? Check out this handy YouTube tutorial that’ll teach you to create this ambient occurrence using a recursive event that will make five rocks constantly fall.



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Speaking of which, VidGamesPete has put together a handy Forge script tutorial covering the basics of how to use the “Every N Seconds Event,” helping you to better automate certain elements of your map.



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Finally, DEWtheMCCOY continues to diligently cover a swatch of amazing community creations in Forge and has put together an end-of-year round-up for 2022—check it out!



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That brings this issue of Forge Features to a close. Stay tuned on Halo Waypoint, check out the content browser, hop into the Custom Games Browser, and follow <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/Halo" target="_blank">@Halo</a> on Twitter for more Forge goodness!

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Forge Features: January 27, 2023

Community Update

January Jottings

Canon Fodder

Issue 136

Canon Fodder: New Year, New Lore

2023 is here, which means we’re back—well fed and rested—to say goodbye to those post-holiday, mid-January blues and kick off a new year of Halo Infinite with the Joint Fire Event!



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The Joint Fire Event runs from January 17-31 and brings a free 10-tier Event Pass featuring Halo: Reach-themed rewards.



Joint Fire is all about the JFO-class Mjolnir (for your Mark V [B] Armor Core), which many of you will no doubt remember from Halo: Reach, which you’ll be assembling by completing Event Challenges in the Joint Ops playlist.



You’ve had the opportunity to get to grips with Covert One Flag when it launched with the Winter Update, but for those who may need a tactical briefing on this asymmetrical mode…



Covert One Flag is 4v4 CTF with one flag up for grabs over multiple rounds. Attackers have unlimited active camouflage while defenders have unlimited threat sensors, with plenty of cat ‘n’ mouse “spies versus mercenaries” carnage to ensue.



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Playable across Arena maps in Halo Infinite (including the recently added Empyrean, the remake of Halo 3’s The Pit), your mission is simple: Jump into the Joint Ops playlist, complete Event Challenges to progress your free 10-tier Event Pass, and assemble the pieces of your fancy new JFO armor!



Oh, and while you’re at it, don’t forget to complete all of your Challenges this week to earn the Tactical Clippy weapon charm. You wouldn’t want to upset Clippy, would you? You really wouldn’t like him when he’s upset…



Stay silent. Stay vigilant. Stay deadly.



<a href="https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/community/HaloInfinite/jointfirepresskit-1302a3f63fd24bdfb46b53455603293c.zip">Grab the press kit for the Joint Fire Event here!</a>

Joint Fire Event Launch

Winter Contingency II Press Kit

Well folks, it’s that time of year again! Craig’s debut Holiday album has released, featuring all-new hits for the Banished on Zeta Halo, such as “Hot Rod Slay”, “O Come, O Come, Escharum”, and—oh, hang on, sorry this is the wrong intro… ah, there it is.



The Winter Contingency event has returned to Halo Infinite!



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Winter Contingency II runs from December 20 through January 3, bringing a free 10-tier Event Pass containing new Holiday-themed cosmetics.



For the Event Pass this year, you can progress it simply by completing Challenges, which means that you can complete the entire Event Pass at any point during the time in which the Winter Contingency II event is running. This comes as the result of community feedback from last year’s event, so we hope that this change gives players more agency to earn this free content at their own pace.



Let’s take a look at what those free ‘n’ festive cosmetics are…



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Yes, that absolutely is a nightcap for your Spartan.



Speaking of the return of Flipflop, we’ve got a brand new two-part mini-comic featuring the return of Flipflop. The cosmetics you’re earning in the Event Pass? He’s gathered them up in his travels since the events of the Yappening, but he’s also brought with him some festive cheer as well.



Find the first part of the comic below, the second part releases December 27.



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">Flipflop returns and has brought some festive cheer, a free 10-tier Event Pass full of new Holiday-themed cosmetics from December 20 through January 3. 🦌🛷 Winter Contingency II is now live on all platforms. <a href="https://t.co/CmNwv1IK2J">https://t.co/CmNwv1IK2J</a> <a href="https://t.co/HZ9FKOQXJf">pic.twitter.com/HZ9FKOQXJf</a>— Halo (@Halo) <a href="https://twitter.com/Halo/status/1605274102733873169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 20, 2022</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Happy Halodays to you all, see you on the battlefield.



Oh, and be sure to tag all your Holiday-themed Halo art with #HaloSpotlight so we can feature them in January’s Community Spotlight blog!



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‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the land Master Chief was ready, prepared to take a stand His armor was polished, his rifle by his side He stood guard, vigilant, ready to fight and abide   The Banished were stirring, their presence drew near But Master Chief was ready, with no hint of fear He loaded his rifle, and he readied his sword Determined to protect humanity, to keep them safe from the alien horde   The Banished attacked, their numbers vast But Master Chief fought on, his skill unsurpassed He battled with valor, with courage and might And with the last shot fired, he finished the fight



With the aliens defeated, their threat no longer abound Master Chief emerged victorious, humanity was safe and sound The people rejoiced and celebrated, their savior stood in sight And Master Chief was hailed as a hero, on that fateful Christmas night.

Winter Contingency II Event Launch

Happy Halodays!

Yuletidings & Yonder

Issue 135

Canon Fodder: Auditory Additions

Welcome to our third installment of Forge Features—our final one for 2022 before the Holidays!



The community continues to make amazing Forge content that we at 343 are thoroughly impressed by; every week is made all the more exciting with the knowledge that we’re going to see some truly inspired creations, so let’s take a look at some of our latest favorites.



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<h2>MAPS & MODES</h2>



MAUSOLEUM Credits: Pwn Jones, RANMAN10, TheHoodedManZ, microbistic9576 Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/39649f84-aa6b-4ba9-872e-be3841f07c36" target="_blank">Mausoleum</a>



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Mausoleum is a map that is inspired by and takes elements of The Pit from Halo 3, something that you can see in the screenshot above, and reforges them into something altogether new.



I love the Delta Halo-inspired aesthetic, the angular simplicity and symmetry, the creative use of decals—all of which come together to make this map feel like a true, living location as well as a stellar multiplayer map for some good ol’ fashioned Slayer action!



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ABSOLUTION Credits: Anvil Prime 52, Savesme6464, b0b is here Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/2182e9f8-7555-4955-874d-1afa6053ea62" target="_blank">Absolution</a>



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Absolution has some familiar aspects of a few different maps. You might find yourself thinking of Guardian from Halo 3 at times, Sanctuary from Halo 2 at others, and you’ll notice that this is also very aesthetically reminiscent of the ancient structures seen on Delta Halo. There really is just something about those weathered stone structures…



This is a fantastic 4v4 map which supports Slayer, CTF, and King of the Hill. Hop in and give it a go with some friends!



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SANDTRAP REMAKE Credits: JRGodoy Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/08d7d9f0-e319-4088-9ba1-3e0f0fc9e9fe" target="_blank">Sandtrap Remake</a>



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The culmination of these ancient and weathered stone-based structures naturally brings us to a remake of this iconic favorite.



It’s Sandtrap as you know and love it! Well, if you want to get technical, it’s actually Sand Tarp—the variant of the map in Halo 3 without Elephants.



I hear this version of the map is so loyal to the original, JRGodoy has ensured exactly the same number of grains of sand are present on this remade version. I leave the task of confirming the veracity of that statement (which I definitely didn’t just make up) to you.



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BETRAYAL Credits: Dellsoto Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/c5337567-285e-4d80-9300-90f4649d25f0" target="_blank">Betrayal</a>



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Betrayal might be one of my favorite maps I’ve seen thus far. If you’re a fan of the Forerunner aesthetics of Halo: Combat Evolved, that fascinating mix of alien materials which evoke stone and metal, you’re going to have a great time just walking around this incredible interior space.



No expense has been spared in paying close attention to detail, and you might well imagine that this could have been a real Forerunner space in the campaign.



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LG JUMP PROGRESSION (PARKOUR) Credits: Lord Guntaz Bookmark: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/7960591b-a757-45fd-9503-59539bbd42ea" target="_blank">LG Jump Progression</a>



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Trick jumps in Halo. Are they super cool? They sure are! Can I do them? Absolutely not…



But if you’re among those skilled movement artists with a penchant for chain slides, curbslides, equipment jumps, and so on, you should totally check out this movement course from Lord Guntaz.



Current record time is apparent 5 minutes and 50 seconds by Exi, so go and see if you can beat them!



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<h2>COMMUNITY CREATIONS</h2>



Moving over to additional Community Creations, we’re kicking off with DEWtheMCCOY who is now on day 34 of expediently covering the things you’ve been making.



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Of course, it always helps to be reminded of the basics, right? Koma has helpfully put together a Forge tutorial which covers just that, which should be useful for folks just joining us—or those who simply want a reminder of the new systems and features of the Halo Infinite Forge Beta.



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And finally, PengiPlays has put together a tutorial on how to script player traits through nodegraphs. Active camo, additional shields, infinite ammo, player gravity, headshot protection… all of these and more are options at your disposal!



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And that’ll about do it for this issue. With the Holiday break coming up, we hope you all have some time to rest and jump into Forge to let loose your creativity.



Forge Features will be back in January, and we can’t wait to see what you’ve made!

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