Single Player Mapping Competition (Prizes, Fun, and Other Things!) - Developers

yep but some things were modified

[QUOTE=azgag;38341051]yep but some things were modified[/QUOTE] Haven't you read the rules? [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/KjLwt.png[/IMG]

I went digging through all of his posts, and I could not find said post in the WIP thread. I did find a post of the map, but it was after the competition had already started. [editline]7th November 2012[/editline] [QUOTE=azgag;38341051]yep but some things were modified[/QUOTE] Could you elaborate?

[QUOTE=quacles;38358211]I went digging through all of his posts, and I could not find said post in the WIP thread. I did find a post of the map, but it was after the competition had already started. [editline]7th November 2012[/editline] Could you elaborate?[/QUOTE] I first posted a wip of that scene here, asking for CC, I was told to post in the map pimpage thread to get CC. After a week or so we made the modifications based on the cc we got as well as gameplay modification after testing. so yeah, it was made after the competition had started. So Stiffy, chill out.

[QUOTE=azgag;38359157]I first posted a wip of that scene here, asking for CC, I was told to post in the map pimpage thread to get CC. After a week or so we made the modifications based on the cc we got as well as gameplay modification after testing. so yeah, it was made after the competition had started. So Stiffy, chill out.[/QUOTE] I can see the source of confusion here; Donlukas asked you if that was the map you posted in the WIP thread [b]before[/b] the competition had started. You said yes, but I am sure that's not what you meant.

[QUOTE=azgag;38359157]I first posted a wip of that scene here, asking for CC, I was told to post in the map pimpage thread to get CC. After a week or so we made the modifications based on the cc we got as well as gameplay modification after testing. so yeah, it was made after the competition had started. So Stiffy, chill out.[/QUOTE] I wasn't fussing at you. I just want fair competition. Looks nice :) good luck with you guys!

Just now noticed, I began my Blue Shift remake after this competition started, about a week to be exact! I might just enter this! If I do I'll include a map (maybe two) from the Duty Calls chapter. Click to enlarge! [thumb]http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/22/21291/2012-10-28_00003.jpg[/thumb]

[QUOTE=Mr Uber Ostrich;38365904]Just now noticed, I began my Blue Shift remake after this competition started, about a week to be exact! I might just enter this! If I do I'll include a map (maybe two) from the Duty Calls chapter. Click to enlarge! [thumb]http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/22/21291/2012-10-28_00003.jpg[/thumb][/QUOTE] Oh god you said Duty Calls and I automatically thought of that satirical game made by Epic

[QUOTE=Mr Uber Ostrich;38365904]Just now noticed, I began my Blue Shift remake after this competition started, about a week to be exact! I might just enter this! If I do I'll include a map (maybe two) from the Duty Calls chapter. Click to enlarge! [thumb]http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/22/21291/2012-10-28_00003.jpg[/thumb][/QUOTE] Good luck! Also, I wasn't sure if I should let you in as you started the map before you entered the competition, but the other judges say it's fine!

Sorry if this has been asked, but can we release our entry in the form of a mod?

[QUOTE=Armageddon104;38392120]Sorry if this has been asked, but can we release our entry in the form of a mod?[/QUOTE] Yes, you can.

[QUOTE=Eyefunk;38392132]Yes, you can.[/QUOTE] Then count me in! :D

Is this going to be community voted or judge voted?

[QUOTE=.FLAP.JACK.DAN.;38408834]Is this going to be community voted or judge voted?[/QUOTE] Initially judges will choose one map for each category (see OP), leaving us with three maps, each of these maps will win a base prize of 20$. Then we will hold a community vote for an overall winner, this vote will be heavily modified by judge votes whose votes count as 30 votes (this number will change depending on the amount of people voting), this means a map who has two judge votes is most likely to win, unless another map can get enough community votes to out weigh this. At the end of the community vote period, the over all winner will win 40$ more ontop of his 20$. The runner up will win 20$ more ontop of his base prize, and last place will just win the base prize.

Judges seem to have too much influence in the community vote part, though.

[QUOTE=TCB;38411400]Judges seem to have too much influence in the community vote part, though.[/QUOTE] I kinda have to disagree, everytime there's voting, most of the people won't even bother to play the map. And that's a problem with a contest like this, that is not only based on Aesthetics. Some will vote not for the map but for the mapper(s) (or not, just because X or Y mapper is unpopular).

[QUOTE=quacles;38411349]Initially judges will choose one map for each category (see OP), leaving us with three maps, each of these maps will win a base prize of 20$. Then we will hold a community vote for an overall winner, this vote will be heavily modified by judge votes whose votes count as 30 votes (this number will change depending on the amount of people voting), this means a map who has two judge votes is most likely to win, unless another map can get enough community votes to out weigh this. At the end of the community vote period, the over all winner will win 40$ more ontop of his 20$. The runner up will win 20$ more ontop of his base prize, and last place will just win the base prize.[/QUOTE] And winner get Deus Ex: HR

[QUOTE=azgag;38412233]I kinda have to disagree, everytime there's voting, most of the people won't even bother to play the map. And that's a problem with a contest like this, that is not only based on Aesthetics. Some will vote not for the map but for the mapper(s) (or not, just because X or Y mapper is unpopular).[/QUOTE] Basically this, I want the community to play a role in the voting but I don't want this to become a popularity fest, or about aesthetics as 2 of the maps won't even revolve around how they look. The community is there to aid in the choice of the final map.

hai [img]http://i.imgur.com/lQCgp.jpg[/img]

Not much time left you guys. Deadline is Nov30th. No need to post pics if you don't want to, but how far along are all of you?

I'm almost done with mine, it's gonna be cool

Man, I need to learn how to optimize good. Optimizing has ALWAYS been my weak point with mapping. Also, I'll get a few pictures up soon.

a question, can we use assets made by someone else before the contest started? assets as in textures, models, sounds, etc...

[QUOTE=azgag;38483804]a question, can we use assets made by someone else before the contest started? assets as in textures, models, sounds, etc...[/QUOTE] I'd say it is fine, my map relies on Black Mesa's content and the judges said it was fine.

[QUOTE=azgag;38483804]a question, can we use assets made by someone else before the contest started? assets as in textures, models, sounds, etc...[/QUOTE] Yes, it is fine as long as you credit the author/creator of the textures, models, sounds, etc.

[QUOTE=Mr Uber Ostrich;38483790]Man, I need to learn how to optimize good. Optimizing has ALWAYS been my weak point with mapping. Also, I'll get a few pictures up soon.[/QUOTE] This should get you started. [url]http://www.optimization.interlopers.net/index.php?chapter=intro[/url]

Oh man, as the competition gets closer and closer to being over, I'm getting more and more excited. I hope this turns out well, so I won't have any fear in starting another one!

Yeah I'm out.

[QUOTE=Armageddon104;38522020]Yeah I'm out.[/QUOTE] That's terrible news. I'm sure I can't stop you, but I hope more people don't follow suit.

Im out too.