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  9. Meet Your Maker Thursday Night Testing Lobby

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    Meet your Maker Testing Lobby

     

    Welcome to the new weekly testing event for MYM.

    This event is meant as a testing resource for forgers, looking to polish maps before submitting them to MYM.

    As a Judge on the MYM contest and Dominion Host at THFE, I will be able to provide valuable feedback for potential MYM Submissions.

     

    What kind of maps can I test?

    This event is centered around potential MYM maps. Since MYM is focused on dominion, we will only test dominion maps

    WE WILL NOT TEST A MAP THAT HAS ALREADY BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE MYM CONTEST.

     

    Can I test with a custom gametype?

    NO, Since MYM does not allow custom gametypes, we will be testing with the standard Dominion Matchmaking gametype

     

    Should I post my map in the submission thread before requesting testing?

    NO, Maps will not receive feedback or changes after being officially submitted to the contest

     

    How do i get my map tested?

    Simple just reply to the thread as follows

    Example:

    Map: Corrosion

    Gamertag: AbleSir Thomas

    Film: Yes, I may not make it to testing

     

    How do I join testing?
    Attendance is NOT required but It is recommended.
    In order to join testing send a message the reads " inv123 " to the available hosts
    Hosts: AbleSir Thomas
     
    What if I don't have a map?
    Testers are welcome be sure to message the host for an inv
     
    When does testing start?
    Testing begins at 6PM CST every Thursday.
     
    How will feedback be provided?
    If you attend the testing: Feedback will be provided in the post game lobby, immediately after the game is played.
    If you don't attend the test session: Feedback will be provided via PM over 343i.org within 2 days time of testing. 
    Also game-play film will be available in My file-share at player request.
     
    What are the rules?
    (1.) Be sure to include your Xbox Live Gamertag. If you don't, then we won't be able to find you in-game to provide an invitation to the event.
     
    (2.) Two gameplay request per player, please. This policy will allow for more players to get tests, and prevent the lobby from running too late.
     
    (3.) Deadline for map admission is Thursday at 5pm. This deadline may be announced sooner if there is a high rate of map submissions. 
     
    (4.) Maps must be available in your fileshare. This allows the host to quickly progress between submissions.
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  10. Official Question and Answer Thread for Meet Your Maker - Dominion

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    Can we modify the base dominion gametype like by adding more to the score limit. I want to have 5 bases and that might cause the score limit to be reached quit fast.

    Three bases only are required for this contest.

    Also custom gametypes are not accepted. We will be judging maps based on the current MM gametype.

     

    Another question; What about Rockets, Shottys, Snipers etc... That MM has? Whatis the allowance on power weapons or is that none at all?

     

    (Including initial and random drops throughout map)

    Random drops do not show up during Dominion. It's recommended that you use semi neutral re-spawning initials for your heavier weapons. There is no exact "allowance" on power weapons. I recommend you reference the latest versions of longbow, vortex, meltdown, and exile in MM. I plan on making a tutorial on dominion weapon sets soon. If you need more help, feel free to msg me on Live.

  11. Official Question and Answer Thread for Meet Your Maker - Dominion

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    So by four drops per base, you mean one of each of those? Or could I ,for example, have four assault weapon drops if I liked? And what about Rockets, snipers etc?

     

    Lastly, do I have to base it on mm gametype or can I create my own with loadouts suited to the game? 

     

     

    Edit: 

     

    My map is an unusual 'space battle' featuring Banshee combat, jetpacks and many Rocket turrets around three capital ships. Asteroids are there to hide ordnance and it features lots of Sniper, Laser and Rocket action.

     

    Should I be making a more conventional map or is this a good idea?

    This is quoted form the submission thread *Base Resupply Sets

     

    Four Drops per base:

     

    2 Grenade Drops

     
    Plasma Grenades 2ea.
    Frag Grenades 2ea.
    Pulse Grenades 2ea.
     
    Assault Weapon Drop
     
    Assault Rifle
    Supressor
    Storm Rifle
    Magnum
    Plasma Pistol (optional)
     
    Precision Weapon Drop
     
    Light Rifle
    Carbine
    Battle Rifle
    DMR
    Spartan Laser
    Spartan Laser (optional)

     This is per base as set to the matchmaking standard. This means 2 grenade drops, 1 assault weapon drop, and one precision drop per base as outlined above. 

    As for your second question, custom game-types are not permitted.

     

    All maps will be judged by the criteria outlined in the submission thread. "Space Battle" maps tend to have many reoccurring issues.

    Including but not limited to: player disorientation, lack of meaningful movement options, inability to strafe, forcing players to use select Armour abilities, lack of safe spawning areas, long and/or cluttered sight-lines, framerate issues, and awkward choke points inside ships.

     

    I recommend a more conservative design, closer to the MM dominion maps, but I am only one of many judges. I also have not played the map. If you would like some feedback or to further discuss the submission rules, we can talk over live.

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  12. Official Question and Answer Thread for Meet Your Maker - Dominion

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    Will MYM map submissions be allowed in the THFE and Halo 4 Forge areas before the contest ends? If so, will this affect map eligibility in the contest?

     

    Thanks! :thumbsup:

    I will be providing feedback to any and all dominion maps posted in the forge forums. Tuesday night tests will be available to all forgers who need additional map testing. I recommend all forgers do extensive play testing before submitting to the contest. :)

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  25. Tuesday Night Tests

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    Maps.Docked

    Sludge

    Many others.

    Gt.4v4-8v8

     

    Need spawning work and feedback on maps and aesthetics.

    Which map would you prefer to play?

    How may players do you need?

    What game-type would you like to play?

    You can only have one map and one game-type per submission, per Tuesday.

    Once we have played all submissions, I will pass lead and we will play whatever. :)

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