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Tim
03-18-2011, 03:18 AM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v339/Shadowsth/Halo%20Reach/mar2011screenshot.jpg

"Time to give the Covenant back their bombs." - Master Chief (Firefight voice)

Another month, another screenshot contest. Too bad map packs only come out once in a great while instead of the monthly treatment this contest has been given. We here at XForgery cherish the moments when fresh content comes out, and just like with the Noble map pack, the Defiant map pack will also be given it's own screenshot theme. Even if you didn't buy the new maps, you can still participate by being "Defiant" to the end.

So how can I be "Defiant" without the new maps?

To enter this month's screenshot contest, you have two options. The first option is pretty obvious: Post a screenshot of fresh defiant goodness. This can be an action shot, scenery, or something more special. However, it needs to be on one of the three new maps.

The second option could actually be it's own theme if it wanted to, but the similarity towards the defiant theme is too great to ignore.

In the event that you don't have the maps, post a screenshot of some sweet Spartan vs Elite action. This screenshot can be on any of the Halo: Reach maps, but it has to involve a Spartan and an Elite attacking or killing each other. There's no "friendships" here. So a screenshot with a Spartan and Elite picking flowers will not count.

On that note, the killing doesn't have to be serious either. You can be a little creative on how these digital beings die. ;)

When does the contest start and end?

Submissions start right........now, and end on Wednesday, March 30th @ 11:59 PM CST. The voting thread will be up a few days after the 30th. This should give you enough time to "defy the covenant" and frown at my overused cliche (I blame Microsoft).

Submission Rules

The screenshot must be taken by you. Depending on the theme, you are allowed to have people help and/or be in the shot, as long as the screenshot is taken by you. (Please read on for methods of showing proof)



Post your screenshot in this thread. You are allowed to change your submission anytime during the submission period.



You can only have one submission, and it must be taken during this contest. (3/18 - 3/30)




Along with your submission, please include:



The title of the screenshot.
a link to your Halo: Reach file share, recent screenshots, or screenshot gallery page on Bungie.net (http://www.bungie.net/default.aspx).



The screenshot does not need to be posted in the Reach Gallery forum, but you must embed it into this thread when submitting it. To find out how to correctly obtain and embed screenshots, please refer to this thread (http://www.xforgery.com/forum/showthread.php?t=561).



Your screenshot must be on one of the new Defiant maps, or Spartan vs Elite action on any Reach map!




Offensive, inappropriate, or tampered submissions (Ex: Using photoshop) will be deleted.



Winners will receive the following:


1st Place:

http://www.xforgery.com/forum/awards/screenshot_lg.png

Screenshot Contest award
250 XF points
1 month supporter

2nd Place:

125 XF points
1 week supporter

3rd Place:

75 XF points



Last Month's Winners

Did you think I forgot about February's results?! Of course not! By the time I started working on this thread, I've already handed out the awards earlier in the day.

Since last month's contest involved partners, and there was a three way tie for 2nd, I eliminated 3rd place. Despite this, we have our winner and five runner-ups tied to four screenshots. Let's just say this screenshot contest now holds the record for prizes given out in any screenshot contest.

Without further adieu, here are your winners. Click on their names to view their screenshot.

Runner ups (125 XF points + 1 week supporter)



Alzarahn and Bxboy420 (http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/4598/operationclandestineswo.jpg)
DIRT JOCKEY and Dieabolical (http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/4745/reach13689273full.jpg)
SnoozieDoes (http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee387/SnoozieDoes/Halo/Wingman.jpg)

Your winner, who walks away with 250 XF points, a month of supporter, and the screenshot medal, is:


Ac3Snip3r (http://www.xforgery.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=161&pictureid=1212)

Congratulations to all the winners! On that note, let the current contest begin. Good luck everyone!

:flyingzero:

SnoozieDoes
03-18-2011, 07:22 AM
This time I will take something else than screenshot taken in 5 minutes.

Alzarahn
03-18-2011, 02:12 PM
Double Kill! Assist!

Looks like I need to start another spree if I want Killtacular ;)

Iron
03-18-2011, 02:33 PM
This time I will take something else than screenshot taken in 5 minutes.

But a screenshot only takes like 30 seconds.

Alzarahn
03-18-2011, 03:26 PM
But a screenshot only takes like 30 seconds.

My screenshots take nearly two hours. It takes planning, setup, and sometimes the right balance of lighting... and after that, you still have to wait for the right moment in theater mode, and be sure your picture is aligned perfectly... The best screenshots take a lot of planning and foresight. ;)

Zow Jr
03-19-2011, 01:27 PM
My screenshots take nearly two hours. It takes planning, setup, and sometimes the right balance of lighting... and after that, you still have to wait for the right moment in theater mode, and be sure your picture is aligned perfectly... The best screenshots take a lot of planning and foresight. ;)

Indeed.... well for those hugely complex screenshots of God knows where that look epic even if the spartan or elite is crying in a corner blowing a sniper rifle.

Sometimes I prevent from using effects because most either brighten the screenshot way to much, while others make it to dark to see Sh@t. SOmetimes all you need is a good ol splosion. And even then....

Either way, best of luck to all. I have a few submissions already but I am going to take like 7 more and have people as well as myself pick the best of the 14 that I will have.

SnoozieDoes
03-19-2011, 01:56 PM
Either way, best of luck to all.

Challenge accepted. :cool:

Mochasun
03-19-2011, 07:52 PM
Answers.
By Mochasun.

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/7669/reach15326360medium.jpg (http://img689.imageshack.us/i/reach15326360medium.jpg/)

Link to my fileshare. (http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileShare.aspx?player=MochaSun)

Alzarahn
03-19-2011, 10:21 PM
The Legend Begins
by Alzarahn


http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg1/LoneWolfAngel/thelegendbegins.jpg (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg1/LoneWolfAngel/thelegendbegins.jpg)
(http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=15332388&player=Alzarahn)
[link] (http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=15332388&player=Alzarahn)

Zow Jr
03-20-2011, 09:46 AM
Noble 7

By: Zow Jr.


http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/6311/noble7th.jpg



Did you know there was a seventh?


Link (http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileShare.aspx?player=Zow%20Jr)

SnoozieDoes
03-22-2011, 10:00 AM
The End

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee387/SnoozieDoes/D.jpg (http://s1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee387/SnoozieDoes/?action=view&current=D.jpg)

Link to Fileshare (http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=15430426&player=SnoozieDoes)

Tim
03-28-2011, 05:07 PM
Let's see if we can get more than 4 submissions for this contest.

aircooled65
03-29-2011, 01:07 AM
Imminent
by aircooled65

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l585/aircooled65/Sceenshots/Imminent.jpg

Link (http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=15879302&player=aircooled65)

S3kshun E1ght
03-29-2011, 03:13 PM
Incendiary (http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=15890221&player=S3kshun%20E1ght)

http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/269/reach15890221full.jpg

SnoopALoop
03-30-2011, 10:45 AM
Depressed (http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=15919826&player=SnoopALoop41)
SnoopALoop


http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g479/SnoopALoop21/Depressed.jpg

Tim
03-30-2011, 08:29 PM
A few hours remain.

PsychoBucket
03-30-2011, 10:58 PM
You're Doing It Wrong...
http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/Screenshot.ashx?fid=15873709&size=medium
taco? (http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=15873709&player=PsychoBucket)

pinkelite57
03-30-2011, 11:51 PM
http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/Screenshot.ashx?fid=15913130&size=medium

Stone Sketch

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=15913130&player=pinkelite57

Tim
03-31-2011, 03:10 AM
Submissions are up. Voting thread will be up on Friday.