We remember. No, we never forget them. Perhaps they were more than just creations; so monumental and colossal. So magnificent in so many forms. Such sensations that each was no longer just something simply made for a purpose. The purpose was there still, but there is much more to it, isn't there? You see, these aren't a dime-a-dozen. You can't find these just any where at any time. They had meaning. They still do. That's why they are unforgettable. In the future, people will look back at this. People will remember their roots and remember the best.
Some paved the way for their successors. Some took the old and brought them to shame. Some were so intensely their own that they were set apart at their conception. Pure genius, the lot. How such greatness is achieved may never be known. Call them what you will; masterpieces, pinnacles, staples, treasures; each stands for greatness.
Stage one now completed, we take our second step forward. The bell rings. Round Two. By now we have become familiar with our competitors. What will the outcome be? Who will come out victorious? Who decides this? You do. That's right you have a mighty power in your hands. You decide who trumps all. What will you chose? Certainly won't be an easy decision. Choose with caution. Exercise carefulness and contemplate.
The death of our beloved Halo 3 is upon us. Perhaps, you have heard of the next in the series, Halo: Reach? This the final, great acknowledgment before we move on. This is the Best of Halo 3's forge! You've played the maps, and you've seen the nominations. Now it's time for the final voting. This is it. It's time for you to feel democratic and make your way to the poll booths. I hear we've got some great candidates, so you will definitely want to rock this vote. This could be the single most important thing you do in your entire life! Ok, so maybe I'm getting a little ahead of myself. It's all this intensity and epicness from the beginning of the article. Jeez, I could cut the tension with a knife! Shall we move on?!
Of course we shall. Let's get down to business.
Best of Halo 3's Forge Voting Rules
-Do NOT place votes anywhere but in the specific voting thread by using the poll. This is NOT a voting or nominations thread.
-You may only cast your vote once
-You may vote for any map in the category
-Do not create duplicate accounts for voting, the staff are watching and you will be permabanned.
-Do not post in the voting threads.
Voting will take place until September 10, 2010
We will be paying very close attention to the nomination threads as Best of Forge is a big deal to us. Please do not attempt to slip past these rules, you will not succeed.
The Categories
BEST OVERALL
This is the best map of Halo 3. Any map, any genre.
Pallet Parade
Reflex
Sentinel
Utah Mambo
BEST COMPETITIVE
The best forge map built for Halo 3's standard gametypes.
Aerocrest
Avarice
Conduction
BEST MLG
This is the best forge map built for Major League Gaming's custom settings.
Oasis
Requiem
Xyience
BEST CASUAL
This is the best forge map that uses one of Halo 3's many gametypes to create a full and unique game experience.
Cat n' Mouse
Cave Freaks
Tremor Blast
BEST INFECTION
This is the best forge map that uses the Infection gametype in it's standard form so that players who die transfer between teams.
Manifest
Necrubis
Township
BEST MINI GAME
Mini Games are short, often round based games that take Halo into a new, arcade style approach. This is the best map in that category.
Blast Off!!!
Flag Frenzy
Pennyless
Pinball
BEST RACE
This is the best map created for vehicle-based racing.
Back Burner
Cherry Kiss
Deviation
BEST AESTHETICS
This is the best map created for looks before gameplay.
Abattoir
Eight Emerald Legs
Fronk
Obsidian
BEST SLAYER
This is the map which plays Halo 3's Slayer variants most effectively.
Conduction
Crown of Flies
Remedy
BEST ASYMMETRICAL OBJECTIVE
This category is for the best objective map with asymmetrical geometry.
Conduction
Epitel
Utah Mambo
BEST SYMMETRICAL OBJECTIVE
This category is for the best objective map with symmetrical geometry.
Gridlocked
Leviathan
Redeemer
BEST ORIGINAL
This category looks for the most creative, intuitive and original map of Halo 3.
Distortion
Forger's Cell
Pallet Parade
BEST CONQUEST
This is the best forge map created for the Halo 3 custom gametype known as "Conquest".
Gold Rush
Socratic Method
The Cellars
BEST GAMETYPE
This is the best gametype that has been used in tangent with the creation of multiple maps specifically for it.
Asset
Clue
Conquest
Race
BEST SANDBOX
This is the best map created using the Halo 3 forge canvas "Sandbox".
Multicog
Obsidian
Sentinel
Utah Mambo
BEST FOUNDRY
This is the best map created using the Halo 3 forge canvas "Foundry".
Distortion
Ephasus
Redeemer
BEST PRE-DLC
This is the best map created using a Halo 3 forge canvas contained on the original disk.
The Swings
Skydive Convoy
Cat n' Mouse