The recent success of Tex's Classic Customs Night is proof that Custom Games in Halo are alive and well, so we're going to keep the ball rolling and give folks some incentive to participate.

Prepare to SSD

The successful launch of the fantastic Halo 3: ODST has rekindled my Halo love, and so will be the theme of this simple contest:

-Forge an ODST campaign (or campaign-inspired) space in H2A for use in Customs.

Ever want to play a CTF match in Tayari Plaza? Wish you could assault the building on Lost Platoon? Does Kikowani Station just scream for Big team Battle? We agree, and we want you to make it happen.

The Rules

-Use the H2A Forge to make your map.

-Objective gametypes are greatly encouraged.

-Because this is ODST-themed, you win bonus points if you include the Silenced SMG and Assault Rifle (on map, or as part of custom loadouts). If you wish to toss the BR aside, we won't take points away either. ;)

-Maps that recreate campaign spaces don't have to be 100% accurate. Fun comes first, so if you think a mancannon and teleporter is appropriate, then knock yourself out.

-While being ODST-inspired, don't be afraid to make use of the full sandbox. Hornet? BR? Civilian Warthog? If they make the map better, don't hold back. Feel free to use any map that you wish. You won't lose points for setting it on Skyward

-You may submit multiple maps if you'd like (more chances to win!), but only one version of a specific map. We can't playtest them for you, so if you submit v1.0 of a map, that's the one we're judging. Be sure to playtest your map before you submit it! That said, this is a public forum, so don't be afraid to ask for help with playtesting/public critique in a separate thread (try not to make multiple threads about it though)!

-Remember. Your map doesn't have to be an obvious campaign space. If you want to set your map on a damaged UNSC ship on the Nebula skybox, that counts, since "Prepare to Drop" opens that option for you!

Submissions

To enter, post your submission on this thread (map and gametype). The MCC has a File search function, so be sure to include all necessary info (such as supported number of players), as well as what gametypes are supported by your map (and which specific one you'd like for us to run). It doesn't need to support all gametypes, so if you are designing your map with Assault in mind, don't worry about having to tack on Territories. Remember to have it playtested thoroughly before you submit!

Judging

Once you've submitted your map(s), an SSD associate (Padraig Pr7me, ProfessorBonkle, Snipe 316, Bones 153, or myself) will review your map. Our favorites will be included into a streamed game night with fellow HBOers, where we will pick our winners.

Prizes

That's right. If you remember previous SSD contests, you know that we believe in rewarding your efforts. While the prizes have not been finalized. There are main prizes up for grabs:

-1st Place: $20 in XBL credit.

-2st Place: $10 in XBL credit.

-3st Place: A wink and a thumbs up.*

*Remember, prizes are still tentative, so don't lose hope!

Deadline

You have three weeks (Midnight, July 20, 2015) to submit your entry, as Judging (and streaming) will be done on Wednesday night (July 22, 2015, exact time TBD). So get those boots on the ground, and Get Forging!

If you have any other questions, feel free to ask. Good luck, Forgers!