A look into how Halo 3's Forge works

by Dustin Burg { Sep 18th 2007 at 4:30PM }

Over on Bungie.net our second cousin thrice removed lukems posted an introductory and advanced set of how-to articles on Halo 3's Forge map editor. And, from the looks of things, the Forge seems to be an easy beast to tame and should allow anyone to pick it up and futz around with ease. Of course, there are the controls which may take a little getting used to (as with anything) and a few advanced options, but it looks intuitive enough and should allow anyone to become the map editing God they strive to be. The two articles are an informative look into the world of Halo 3 Forge fun, so get on over to that there Bungie.net and get your read on. Yah hear?

[Thanks, Stubby Boardman and DjDATZ]

Read - Basic Forge stuff
Read - Advanced Forge stuff

Tags: bungie, bungie-studios, forge, halo3

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

rayacer @ Sep 18th 2007 4:39PM

pick me

xenocidic @ Sep 18th 2007 4:41PM

the last time i tried to create a map was for DOOM .........

i was rubbish then...and i'm probably rubbish now !

xenocidic @ Sep 18th 2007 4:42PM

that being said, i think i might try and re-create POWER STATION (a la Shadowrun) just as a tribute to the best MP game of the year~

NoVA @ Sep 18th 2007 4:52PM

This is not a map editor in the traditional sense. It's more like a item modifier. It's spectacular nonetheless, just wanted to clarify.

Synep @ Sep 18th 2007 4:52PM

Yes, Shadowrun was the best multiplayer game of the year, but that will probably change a week from today.

Intentless @ Sep 18th 2007 4:55PM

Although COD4 will be above shadowrun in MP as well...

xenocidic @ Sep 18th 2007 4:56PM

sorry synep , but halo2.5 will not be better than shadowrun

Irwin @ Sep 18th 2007 4:59PM

@7
I pray for you xenocidic.

NoVA @ Sep 18th 2007 5:01PM

Hear we go. Please, if you do not like halo 3, or care to discuss it, do not post in the articles about it. Its as simple as that.

Striker Dude @ Sep 18th 2007 5:02PM

Haha, nice burn there with the classic Halo 2.5 comment. You SO hurt his feelings. Give me a brake, everyone knows that Halo will be king when it comes out. Stop denying it and just accept that fact. Once you do, all will be better for everyone.

H3G HADES @ Sep 18th 2007 5:11PM

I'm really tired of those few but pesky Halo haters. For me every1 who hates Halo just wasnt good at it so they hated it cuz they would get owned. If thats not the case then just get off Bungie's back and stop leaving comments on a pro-Halo blog. Jeez.

serialrocker @ Sep 18th 2007 5:16PM

halo 3 is the games of games and this forge feature is just another tasty sprinkle on top.

Kevin Lazzeri @ Sep 18th 2007 5:40PM

cool,hope it's as good as the one that was in farcry

Zack @ Sep 18th 2007 5:41PM

xenocidic, I did respect you, because Shadowrun really is an awesome game. But calling Halo 3 "Halo 2.5" is just foolish. Honestly, what else does a game have to do to be a quality sequel? Halo 3 has better graphics, new guns, forge, 4 player co-op, saved films, image uploader, and tons more. "But the gameplay is the same!" you cry. This is a sequel, pal, not a new series. Why would they completely change how the game is played in a sequel? I don't understand why so many of you Halo haters are saying that. Since when does a sequel have to be an entirely new game? Anyways, Halo 3 is the greatest improvement on a series I've seen in all video game sequels. Try naming another sequel that is more epic. Good luck.

Seriously, though? What more can you possibly fucking want in a sequel?

NATO_Duke @ Sep 18th 2007 5:44PM

Zack, ignore him man, he's a griefer and that's all. Just looking to cause fighting.

CalabreZ @ Sep 18th 2007 5:49PM

@ 14 - Equipment, unparalleled matchmaking, full integration with bungie.net, streamlined online experience....

From this point in the post on, just ignore the anti-Halo comments. Let's just talk about the game and how good it's come along :) - Hell, even talk about what we don't like about it. Just try and relate it to the post and stop being ignorant. Unfortunately, the trolls will live on.

CalabreZ @ Sep 18th 2007 5:49PM

xenocidic @ Sep 18th 2007 5:54PM

sorry guys ~ i like halo, it's going to be great but i think people are going a little overboard =) so i tussle some feathers, my bad ;>

the fact that they decided to force 4-player co-op into the dev cycle because the fans demanded it (myself included) gives bungie huge respect points in my books.

i'll cut it out.

yokken @ Sep 18th 2007 6:07PM

6 days could not go by any slower

justin tidwell @ Sep 18th 2007 6:08PM

i can not wait any longer. im going to cryogenically freeze myself

erivera3 @ Sep 18th 2007 6:16PM

Why are there reader reviews already on IGN, and why is the average score 8.7? That worries me, are people on IGN just being idiots or what? I didn't read them, just in case there are spoilers, but I happened to see the 8.7 and was rather shocked (does this mean those that somehow already have the game and have played it think it is fairly good but not great, or is it just a group of halo 3 haters, or a mix?)

erivera3 @ Sep 18th 2007 6:25PM

Anyone know what the deal is at IGN?

TORO @ Sep 18th 2007 6:48PM

Erivera3, those "reviews" are not IGN's. They're reader reviews from the community (us), and if click on them, you'll see that most of them are positive 10 ratings. But as you know, some people are Halo haters (for whatever reason), and give Halo a disrespectful "0". Consequently, when averaging 0's this dramatically decreases the overall score. Kinda like when you don't turn in an assignment and get a 0, that 0 will totally fuck up your GPA.

Lol long story short, don't worry bout it bud...IGN loves teh Hal0z trust me!

TORO @ Sep 18th 2007 6:52PM

Oh and most of those people haven't played H3 yet (except Fontez of course - you jerk!), just expressing their opinions on what they've played/seen so far.

Tony Bowman @ Sep 18th 2007 7:17PM

Forge and 4-player co-op are the most exciting aspects of the whole deal.

H2O Mr B1gg @ Sep 18th 2007 7:21PM

Wow, man I cant wait to try out this feature man....I may have a chance to take out those red and blue guys lol not...But I could imagine Me and my friends making changes to maps and battling...

Derka @ Sep 18th 2007 7:26PM

Possibilities are endless. This alone will keep me in halo for a long, long time.

erivera3 @ Sep 18th 2007 7:29PM

Aight, thanks a lot TORO, I figured it was just halo haters doing what they do best.

Halo 3!!!

Xanto @ Sep 18th 2007 11:00PM

@3
If only everyone else thought the same

SonyPS3Sucks @ Sep 19th 2007 3:47AM

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a90/payauctionpals/h3.jpg

COMING SOON!!! Muahahah

Lee @ Sep 19th 2007 4:16AM

Omg, he's criticizing my favourite game. Omg, my world may crumble if my opinion of halo is tarnished. Let's lynch him to prevent the unthinkable.

Wakee-wakee pplz, don't you think you're taking this fanboy thing a bit tooooo far? It's - a - game. Get a life...

Boff @ Sep 19th 2007 6:17AM

Looking forward to having a mess about with Forge. And really looking forward to what people will come up with!

Brandon @ Sep 19th 2007 7:25AM

Can't wait to make my own maps.

Brandon @ Sep 19th 2007 7:26AM

Can't wait to make my own maps.

Porkfist @ Sep 19th 2007 9:27AM

I just can't wait to drop a scorpion tank on my friends head.

TORO @ Sep 19th 2007 10:06AM

"31. Omg, he's criticizing my favourite game. Omg, my world may crumble if my opinion of halo is tarnished. Let's lynch him to prevent the unthinkable.

Wakee-wakee pplz, don't you think you're taking this fanboy thing a bit tooooo far? It's - a - game. Get a life..."

You've only posted on X3F 3 times, (once to win the free swag which I hope you don't now)...but if you did read more post you would realize that we're all big H3 fans and hope it does well with the media. Personally I don't care cause it will ultimately be my personal opinion whether I like the game or not (which I will cause of the Beta). So mind your business dude, if Rivera is worried about H3's reputation let him be. Don't come on here like you know somebody...

Elliot J @ Sep 19th 2007 1:15PM

I want teh haloz now!

Halo Fan Guy @ Sep 20th 2007 7:08AM

Someone please tell me you don't need Xbox Live to do Forge or im gonna go nuts,!!!

TORO @ Sep 20th 2007 9:42AM

No you don't need live to play Forge, although if I were you I would go nuts for not having Xbox Live!

RudyHuxtable @ Sep 24th 2007 10:42AM

I want to win this time around. Is that cool with everyone?

beerboy5 @ Nov 8th 2007 12:17AM

Hey zack, i just got done reading what you have said, and i can't agree with you more than any other halo fan. If you ask me the only reason halo haters call it halo 2.5 is because they haven't done their research to see what is new in the game. it tells you it's a sequel right from the start, "Finish the Fight" people. Bungie has made and told us about so many new things in halo i can't get any idea why people call it halo 2.5 except for the fact that they have not done research and are stuck with there thoughts. if your so damn sure about this, give us your reasons and we will prove you wrong 100%. research, people, it'll help clear your thoughts.

Halo 3 is without a doubt in my mind the best game out there for the time being, and is a fantastic sequel. if you disagree, tell me why, and i WILL prove you wrong, as well as many other people, i guarantee it. there is a very small portion of halo haters out there, and halo 3 is the most highly hyped game ever, and for a good reason. It's Halo 3 people.