Welcome Hubbers, to the grand announcement of our Best of Forge for the first half of 2009!
After two stages of voting, we finally have the results for the best maps Forge Hub has to offer in all 14 categories.
Without further ado - the winners for the Best of Forge!
Best Overall:
Utah Mambo
Created By: Cosmic Rick
The map that started it all on Sandbox, Utah Mambo introduced forgers to what would become some of the most famous geomerges. This asymmetrical main level endeavor has found it's home on the hard drives of many Halo 3 players, as well deep in the depths of matchmaking playlists. For being possible the most known map on Sandbox, Utah Mambo is awarded Best Overall
Runners Up:
Conduction - chrstphrbrnnn
Socratic Method - Predicide
Best Slayer:
Conduction
Created By: chrstphrbrnnn
Forged originally on Foundry then again on Sandbox, Conduction has been tweaked to play some of the most competitive and varied slayer games any custom map can offer. Also having made an appearance in Bungie vs The World, Conduction gives the Sandbox crypt the facade of size and opens up the field for games of varying size. For playing multiple variations of Slayer, Conduction is awarded Best Slayer.
Runners Up:
The Ocho - ehand88
Best Symmetrical Objective:
Granite Basin
Created By: Gunnergrunt
Before ghost merging existed, Granite Basin was here. With some of the most intense and detailed geometry of it's era, Granite Basin brings to life a new experience in symmetrical objective play. For adding flair to symmetrical play, Granite Basin is awarded Best Symmetrical Objective.
Runners Up:
Wishbone - DeathToll77 and Zombievillan
Best Asymmetric Objective:
Utah Mombo
Created By: Cosmic Rick
Known as one of the best One Flag and One Bomb maps, Utah Mambo was one of the first and strongest examples of main level, vehicle based, objective play. High on the banks of the sandy base, players defended their objective with the help of both vehicles and powerful weapons. Utah Mambo has thus far inspired numerous others to follow suit, and bring Halo 3 back to it's roots, and due to this has been awarded Best Asymmetrical Objective.
Runners Up:
Conduction - chrstphrbrnnn
Best Infection:
The Last Day v3
Created By: Master Debayter
It's difficult to create popular infection. It's even more difficult to create popular infection that lasts. Master Debayter however, has gotten the formula correct with his Nazi Zombie inspired infection maps. The Last Day has been a fan favorite for some time so it is no wonder it was voted Best Infection.
Runner Up:
The City v3 - Something.
Best Casual:
Antlion Defense
Created By: Something.
Antlion Defense impresses with its intriguing game play and nostalgic feel. Halo may know the mastery of such beast as brutes and hunters, but no spartan has faced one of Half Life 2's most fearsome enemies. For bringing players outside the world of Halo and creating a new and fun experience, Antlion Defense takes home Best Casual.
Runners Up:
War on Iraq - ImWithStupid
Best MLG:
Archaic v2
Created By: Goatnuts and Hezbollahector
With the air of utmost competitive nature, Archaic takes on the challenge of playing multiple MLG gametypes, and it plays them well. Fully utilizing the barriers imposed by the Skybox, Archaic creates a high impact, fast paced arena of death composed of multiple tiers that cover hill, ball and weapon placement exceptionally well. A Forge Hub MLG favorite, Archaic takes home Best MLG
Runners Up:
MLG Requiem v2 - Insane54 and The Sir Toppum Hat
Best Original
Created by:Ell3ment
A well known fan favorite of most, Blast Off!!! uses one of Sandbox unique item qualities and turns it into a fun and fast paced mini game arena. By turning an item property that most only fooled with in Forge to an addictive mini game, Blast Off!!! is awarded Best Original.
Runners Up:
Whatsintheseven - JR Eramthyn and Tympanicmetal
Best Race:
Andromeda
Created By: oO SLiK Oo
Andromeda is home to some pretty wide, sweeping turns and fearsome arches. No stranger to race maps, oO SLiK Oo shows off the full potential of Sandbox with some impressive forging on this massive track. Because it provides countless hours of hot battletracks action, Andromeda is award Best Race.
Runners Up:
Silhouette- ShaddoBlade
Best Mini-Game:
Blast Off
Created By: Ell3ment
Winner of also Best Original, Blast Off!!! effectively does what any mini-game has to in order to be sucessful and takes an interesting spin on a strange item property. For it's quick, round based gameplay inside it's sky high arena, Blast Off!!! takes home the prize of Best Mini-Game.
Runners Up:
The Gravitator - Sarge525
Best Design:
Archaic v2
Created By: Goatnuts and Hezbollahector
Layouts and designs are one of, if not the most important factor in the creation of a successful MLG map. Tools like sketch-up, and in game mock ups are a must. It's no wonder that Archaic v2 is awarded Best Design for all the thought put into it's creation.
Runners Up:
The Ocho - ehand88
Conduction - chrstphrbrnnn
Best Aesthetic:
Mile-High Club
Created By: itz Fuzzywig
Fans of Call of Duty 4 will recognize where the inspiration in the aesthetical beauty. High above the sky, players can "chill" on this rendition of a 747. Even if you haven't seen the Call of Duty level, you can surely appreciate why Mile-High Club deserves Best Aesthetic.
Runners Up:
GateHouse - Val
Best Technical:
Paratroxity
Created By: YEE MAN IZ BAK, Mandar A1, BuddhaCrane, Gamer720, T3CHH800 and Jmen77
If you want to go mad, or think you have the cunning and knowledge to surpass some of the most difficult tasks, then you've definitely heard of Paratroxity. Many of Forge Hub's best puzzlemakers have come together to create the best puzzle map in ages. Thus Paratroxity is awarded, without challenge (because they all worked together), Best Technical.
Runners Up:
Paratroxity - YEE MAN IZ BAK, Mandar A1, BuddhaCrane, Gamer720, T3CHH800 and Jmen77
Best Pre-DLC
Foothills
Created by: Blue Pariot and Catmon
Taking players back to the basics, Foothills livens up Valhalla with some heavy, story driven actions involving ODST's on a mission. Many forgers have forgotten what forge was about before the days of Foundry. For evoking fond memories and doing it with style, Foothills is award Best Pre-DLC.
Runners Up:
Skyride - Seaboro Kibbles
Congratulations to all of our winners! We hope to see more from you in the Fall/Winter 2009 Best of Forge contest!