Novel? No?
Okay we admit it, that was a terrible pun. We'll make it up to you by introducing you to another fine group with this week's Community Spotlight. As you're probably already aware from the title of this article, today we're talking with The Ghosts of Onyx, a group forged in the fires of Bungie.net that's since spread out and settled into their own burgeoning website. But just because they took it offsite doesn't mean they're not contributors in the community-at-large. Far from it. Want to get the details? Here's the lowdown on this fine group of guys (and gal), in their own words.
"The Ghosts of Onyx is a small, but growing, group of Halo players brought together by founding members Tender Bisquit, Furious D 18, and NeverlessWonder. Originally a select few guys (and gal) who enjoyed playing customs together and messing around in the Forge, The Ghosts of Onyx has grown to include many of the most talented Forgers out there.
The GoO (as we abbreviate it) are constantly producing new and unique maps and gametypes to further extend the Halo 3 player experience. From End of the Line to Pallet Parade, from Cyclopean to Verbatim, and from Teamwerks Arena to Class 6, GoO content offers some of the most painstakingly crafted and varied gameplay available.
Today, thanks to one of our leading members, Tesai, we have our very own homepage:
www.ghostsofonyx.com. Through the site, we host monthly contests, bounce ideas off each other, discuss the latest Halo 3 goings-on, and even have our own system of achievements, the G-Mints. Vidmaster Annual in under 30 minutes: 40 points. Teabag Recon: 35 points. Best Tender Bisquit in a game of slayer: 10 points (he's not that good).
At its heart, though, The GoO are still just a group of guys (and gal) who enjoy getting some custom games going with other mature, respectful individuals in the world of Halo 3."
Q. What are your favorite maps from the world of Halo 3?
A. Aside from the ones we have already displayed here on Bungie Favs, to name our favorite maps is quite the daunting task. You have Furious D's innovative map, Solaris - a map that offers both competitive gameplay and strategic movement to players. There's Moon Waffle, created by Devinish, that makes Foundry's scenery work in mind-boggling ways. When it comes down to it, though, sometimes you just need to feel the cool, crisp air of Avalanche running through your hair as you whisk a flag away on a Mongoose.
Q. And what about Game Variants?
A. Some of the members of The GoO have created a few of the most imaginative and complex Game Variants available on BNet. Games like Teamwerks Slayer, Infantry and Clue were all created within our group and are played on a massive scale. To this day, our members regularly release new and exciting ideas that (we hope) keep the Halo 3 experience fresh for everyone. Other, more recent games that come to mind would be Trajectory Ball, Golf, Dr. Spy and Tremor Blast.
Q. What would you like to see in Matchmaking that isn’t?
A. A customs hopper, of course. We realize that it's a long way off, but it's nice to see
ATLAS slowly putting more user-created content into the mix right now. A more specific customs casual/minigame playlist would be amazing, but we're not holding our breaths or crossing our fingers for anything. *Collective finger cross*
Held breath and collected crossed fingers aside, looks like the first week of The Ghosts of Onyx's Community Spotlight is over. No worries. Where their words come to an end, their pile of Bungie Favorites steps up to extend the GoO experience. If you think actions speak louder than words and want to check out what these fine folks have on offer, they've got you covered. Sample their wares by checking out the current crop of
Bungie Favorites.