READ BEFORE YOU POST - How to get your map Tested.

[Kidbomber]

How to get your Map Tested


This guide explains how to get your map tested. If you don't follow these guidelines, you probably won't get your map tested!

Step 1: Make your map ready for testing. Finish spawn points, weapons, etc.

Step 2: Press the New Thread button in Testers Guild




Step 3: For the Title, enter "[Time You Want Testing]/[Day of Month for Testing] - [Map name]". Example: "12:45/18 - Blarrmap". The times should be listed in EST (GMT -5).
Remember to give the Testers a few days to fit into their schedule. If the title does not follow this example, your map may not get tested!
(For more Information on the Time for testing look at the Testers Times Thread)




Step 4: Enter information about your map in the description. At a minimum, say what kind of map it is, how long the testing session will take, when it is, and how many players you need. The more information in the thread, the better. No download link is necessary. (See 'Map Posting Template' Later in the Post For more help on what your post should contain!)




Step 5: On your Xbox, send a Friend Request to 'FH Tester Guild'. It will not be accepted, however.




Step 6: When the time for testing comes, pop in your Halo and go to Custom Games. Navigate to 'FH Tester Guild' on your Friends List. Press A, then press right on the D-pad to go to Personal Profile, and go to View Friends.




Step 7: Press X over each person who is online.




Step 8: Test!

Step 9: After Testing, go to your Friends List, and press X over your pending friend request to 'FH Tester Guild'. This will take it off. You can resend the request next time you do a test.

Step 10: After testing and the removal of the Guild Tag, Return to Forgehub and go to the Feedback Fourm



Step 11: Find the date that you tested your map on and look for the feedback that is to your map.



If you wish to be in the Tester Guild, a thread is available where you can apply for the job. Testers will need to spend at least 5 hours a week. In return for this devotion of time, they will receive a special signature (with their username). Post when your test is done to say that your test is over. After a few days, your thread will be locked.

Thanks to Gunslinger for the in-dashboard screenshots!
Original Post by: Insane54

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Map Testing/Posting Template


*Title*

"[TIME YOU WANT TESTING]/[DAY OF MONTH FOR TESTING] - Map name"

Example:
12:45/18 - Blarrmap

Make Sure the Date of the test is at least a few days after your actual post!


*Body*

MAP NAME HERE
Created by YOUR NAME HERE (Gamertag)

*Introduction*

This should Include:

• Number of People Needed For the Test (Normal sizes are 4v4 or 5v5)
• Time Needed to do The Test
• Other Comments By User
  

*Main Description*

Should Include:

• A More detailed Description
  
• Gametypes To be Played
• Weapons Placed on Map (If You Know)
• Map to be played On ( If there are no Pics at the Time)
• A Download Link to your Map, if you want Criticism Before the Actually test.
  

At least 1 Pictures or more of the map
OR
a link to the OP (only if its a new version of the Map)

--Tester Attending--
(Optional Choice to Add this)

--Backup Tester--
(Optional Choice to Add this)

(Note: You don't need to have everything posted above in your thread!)

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Follow some of the examples below to get more of an idea for what a 'Good' thread is.

Copy/Paste Template
**= Note by User (Please delete these, when you c/p into your post)

**REMEMBER TO TITLE YOUR THREAD WITH THE FORMAT!**
[b]: DATE - MAP NAME - TIME MUST BE EASTERN TIME![/b]

[center][size=3][b]MAP NAME HERE[/b][/size]
[i]Created by YOUR NAME HERE[/i]

[b]Introduction[/b]
**INTRODUCTION HERE, INCLUDING BASIC TESTING INFORMATION LIKE NUMBER OF PEOPLE NEEDED AND A RESTATEMENT OF THE TIME.**

[b]Map Description[/b]
**DESCRIBE YOUR MAP DESIGN, LAYOUT AND ANYTHING OF INTEREST. THIS IS YOUR LONGER DESCRIPTION, IF ONE IS NEEDED.**


[i]BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIRST PICTURE HERE[/i]
[img]DIRECT LINK TO HOSTED FIRST IMAGE HERE[/img]

[i]BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SECOND PICTURE HERE[/i]
[img]DIRECT LINK TO HOSTED SECOND IMAGE HERE[/img]

**Can Add "Testers to attend" Here if you wish if not, Just delete it**

--Testers Coming--

--Backup Testers--

**ADDITIONAL SUMMING-UP COMMENTS AND THANKS FOR ANYONE HELPING TEST**
[/center]

Good Examples Of Posted Maps:

http://www.forgehub.com/forum/tester...30-pm-est.html

http://www.forgehub.com/forum/tester...d-carnage.html

http://www.forgehub.com/forum/tester...uosity-v1.html

So-So Examples:

http://www.forgehub.com/forum/tester...equential.html

http://www.forgehub.com/forum/tester...-00pm-mst.html

http://www.forgehub.com/forum/tester...gin-irate.html

Bad Examples:

http://www.forgehub.com/forum/tester...-9-00-est.html
[/CENTER]

http://www.forgehub.com/forum/tester...mlg-accel.html

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Other Help Full Links:

*Time Collaboration. (For if you dont know your time)
http://www.forgehub.com/forum/trc-gu...aboration.html

*Testers Guild Map Testing Times Thread (Find the right time for your map!)
http://www.forgehub.com/forum/tester...ing-times.html

[What's A Scope?]

I meant to tell you that I like this. I will update my testing session to fit this. I think it would very good for everyone to use this, but realistically, I think this would be better a strong suggestion because people generally wouldn't follow this.

[Kidbomber]

Originally Posted by What's A Scope?

I meant to tell you that I like this. I will update my testing session to fit this. I think it would very good for everyone to use this, but realistically, I think this would be better a strong suggestion because people generally wouldn't follow this.

Well if needed i could have two versions one more basic and the other is more complex and has more information in it. This work?

[What's A Scope?]

Originally Posted by Kidbomber

Well if needed i could have two versions one more basic and the other is more complex and has more information in it. This work?

I think it fine how it is. I was merely saying that it would be best if everyone used it, but some people wouldn't use it.

[Playerhata27]

Originally Posted by What's A Scope?

I think it fine how it is. I was merely saying that it would be best if everyone used it, but some people wouldn't use it.

I feel the people who reject it will be missing out. In this case, quality over quantity is totally liable. People that do use this template will receive more recognition for ones that do, just like the current system. People that are putting more effort into organizing a session, are obliviously receiving more out of it, and more respect in the guild.

I love this Kidbomber, and will definitely use it for any maps that I test. Excellent job.

[Ladnil]

Excellent layout, all I would add to the OP is a template to be copy/pasted like the one in map submission. People will obviously deviate if they're comfortable, but a copy/paste template is perfect for those unsure.

[Kidbomber]

Originally Posted by Ladnil

Excellent layout, all I would add to the OP is a template to be copy/pasted like the one in map submission. People will obviously deviate if they're comfortable, but a copy/paste template is perfect for those unsure.

Well i was going to however its hard to make a copy/paste template because there really isent to much to actually copy/paste. Most is all just you following it and making it work for you. But ill try if more people suggest it.

[Ladnil]

I'll get one up tonight for you, but for now I'm showering and going out for the day. Should be easy enough to put one in spoiler tags, and then use noparse tags to keep the bb formatting visible to anyone trying to copy it.


Late but here it is.

REMEMBER TO TITLE YOUR THREAD WITH THE FORMAT: DATE - MAP NAME - TIME MUST BE EASTERN TIME!

[size=3][b]MAP NAME HERE[/b][/size]
[i]Created by YOUR NAME HERE[/i]

[b]Introduction[/b]
INTRODUCTION HERE, INCLUDING BASIC TESTING INFORMATION LIKE NUMBER OF PEOPLE NEEDED AND A RESTATEMENT OF THE TIME.

[b]Map Description[/b]
DESCRIBE YOUR MAP DESIGN, LAYOUT AND ANYTHING OF INTEREST. THIS IS YOUR LONGER DESCRIPTION, IF ONE IS NEEDED.

[hr][/hr]
[i]BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIRST PICTURE HERE[/i]
[img]DIRECT LINK TO HOSTED FIRST IMAGE HERE[/img]

[i]BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SECOND PICTURE HERE[/i]
[img]DIRECT LINK TO HOSTED SECOND IMAGE HERE[/img]

[hr][/hr]
ADDITIONAL SUMMING-UP COMMENTS AND THANKS FOR ANYONE HELPING TEST

[Star iz Legiit]

Very nice job on this, I have been waiting for soething like this, But yea, youshould mak it where everybody has to do this and not just some of the people.

[Kidbomber]

Originally Posted by Ladnil

I'll get one up tonight for you, but for now I'm showering and going out for the day. Should be easy enough to put one in spoiler tags, and then use [oparse] tags to keep the bb formatting visible to anyone trying to copy it.

Yeah if you could make one ill gladly put in in the OP.