The official blog of SavageShore Creations. Here you will find updates about news in gaming, reliable reviews ranging from new game releases to a number of TV shows, videos which will primarily consist of machinimas, and maps and games that I've created in either Halo 3 or Halo: Reach. You will find that the majority of my work will be oriented around the Xbox 360 as that is the console of my choice. This site will also be serving as my online portfolio, so everything I post here will contribute to that, and I don't frankly care whether any of it gets views or not. For those who are tuning in for entertainment, I hope you enjoy what I have to offer.

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Tidbits

Well, I have started work on my first machinima (a movie made using a video game). This one will take longer than my other videos because it actually requires a script. Then there's recording voices, and acting it out to precision, and editing is a lot harder too. But so far I'm making good progress on it and it should be up by the end of the week. Actually it might be after that as I'm going to the lake at the end of this week. I really should set a day of the week for my projects to be released, and probably will eventually, but for now- they're done when they're done.
Parenting Tactics in Halo will be a comedy and a one-time thing (there is a slight possibility of a part 2 though, it depends on how well it does).
After that I have three series planned: United Nations of Halo, Return of the Flood, and Chief's Journey. But the project after this machinima is most likely going to be the video walkthrough of my latest and greatest map- Mind Snare.
So that's what's new and just as a bonus for tuning into my site here are some awesome maps and games that have earned themselves a permanent spot on my hard drive:

Station 69 = This is the best Cops & Robbers map I have ever played. My version is called "Prison" but when I found it on B.net, it was under the name "Station 69". Instead of spawning in a city and going to jail for misbehaving, the robbers spawn in a large jail facility and have to find a way to escape. The facility is two floors and is complete with a cafeteria, solitary, and restrooms. Outside the facility is the coolest town you will ever lay eyes on. If you like Cops & Robbers then you need this map. Author unknown.

Tremor Valley = This is a great game for a more mature crowd. The point of this game is to get to the enemy base, retrieve their flag, and bring it back to your base. But it's not that simple. You have to try to stay off the ground because the enemy team is in choppers and will splatter you if your not on an object. It's very well designed as splatters are the only way to kill someone, and so the games are extremely exciting as you try to jump from rock to rock without being mowed down. By TrueDarkFusion.

Duel of the Fates = Ever seen Star Wars Episode 1? Remember that lightsaber fight between Obi-wan, his master, and Darth Maul? Relive that epic duel in this flawless map! Whenever you have a party of 3 (happens to me often), you can play this map with the gametype "2 vs 1 Saberduel" and have the time of your life. There is also a way for Darth Maul to seperate the jedi just like in the movie. Seriously, not once have I heard a complaint about this map. By Shock Theta and Insane54.

Distortion v1.3 = This map defies gravity!. Check it out- your mind will be boggled with the insane design of this map. It is prepared for all gametypes, so enjoy playing Halo 3 in a twisted reality. By BuddhaCrane.

Boarding Action = The remake of the Halo CE map that is better than the original. This unique and awesome map takes place outside of Construct and is great for sniping and capture the flag. By oriol003 and Seargent CJ.

And trust me, if these maps have earned a permanent residence in my constantly changing and nearly-at-the-limit 100 custom content then they're worth a view.

12 comments:

  1. Thanks Mander, good update. I like that you know that you don't only have to post when you have a new project.

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  2. Sweet- now I can fill my 8 qued slots. This is just what I needed, it's been hard as hell to find anything good on the forums lately and I've been wanting some good new maps. Thanks a ton Mander!

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  3. 1337, I'll check them out!

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  4. I'm interested to see your parenting tactics vid mander

    Irish

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  5. Those are some good maps! I have most of them but I'll have to check out station 69! lololrofl

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  6. YAHH! MORE MAPS TO DOWNLOADD!!!

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  7. I wonder how good his machinimas are going to be. Interested to see this.

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  8. It's not really a treat for me since I play with you on xbl and already know and have all these maps. Oh well can' wait for Parenting Tactics.

    Chaos

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  9. Thanks for the recommendations and I look forward to all your videos.

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  10. Thanks a bunch man! I downloaded all those maps, and now each one of them have earned a permanent spot in my HD too. They're all awesome!

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  11. c'mon mander, where's that machinima.. I'm waiting on it.

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