So I thought we could maybe update the subforum's sticky thread. I know this is just nitpicking but - why not. Heres my idea and I will be sure to update it with any suggestions you guys come up with. When we are done we'll PM an admin and get it sorted out! It should make this section somewhat more organized in terms of rules, but I only included some unwritten rules and elaborated some existing ones.
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[I]Title:[/I] - Mapping Section Guidelines -
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[I]Contents:[/I]
[quote] [B]All normal Facepunch rules apply. [URL="https://www.facepunch.com/threads/1059753"]Gaming Section Rules[/URL] and [URL="https://facepunch.com/fp_rules.php"]General forum-wide rules[/URL][/B]
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[quote][QUOTE][B]This subforum is mainly a discussion of Source engine mapping.*
When posting here give constructive criticism/help or do not post at all.[/B][/QUOTE][/quote]
[quote][QUOTE]Decompiling maps and calling them your own is an asshole thing to do. You will get a harsh ban if you get called out on it.
Releasing edited versions of a map when the original author prohibits it will also lead to a ban.[/QUOTE][/quote]
[quote] Don't add [QUESTION],[WIP],[RELEASE] or [BETA RELEASE] or other tags to your thread title, [B]use the thread icons[/B].
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[quote][I]Releases:[/I]
- You can make a new thread for every significant map you release.
[I]WIPs:[/I]
- [B]WIP [/B] means “Work In Progress” - don't post about WIP maps without content (a couple of screenshots or a video).
- If you don't think your work is ready for its own thread then post in [URL="https://facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1446288"]The Official Facepunch Mapping WiP Thread[/URL]
[I]Questions:[/I]
- [B]Use the [URL="https://facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1446367"]Mapping Question Megathread[/URL] for all questions, especially simple ones.[/B]
- Problems in a compiled map? Use [URL="http://www.interlopers.net/errors/"]Interlopers' Compile Log Checker[/URL] and [B]post your compile log wrapped in [code] tags[/B].
- Always go through the [URL="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Main_Page"]Valve Developer Wiki[/URL] before asking "how do I use this_entity".
- Do not post a question just because you are too lazy to use google. [B](Search for tutorials / previous threads before you post)[/B]
- [B]Creating a new thread for a stupidly simple question ("how do I make fog," "my water is invisible,") will get you banned.[/B]
[I]Requests and job offers:[/I]
- When posting requests always [B]post detailed information about what you are requesting and the precise sum of money you are offering (if it is a paid request)[/B]
- [B]"Idea guys" are not welcome.[/B] Do not ask other people to make your map for free. Don't start a project unless you are willing to put effort or money into it.[/quote]
[quote]*Discussion of [B]non-Source engine mapping[/B] is allowed. ([URL="https://facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1207337"]The Facepunch "Other Engines" Pimpage thread[/URL])
*Discussion of [B]custom content[/B] (textures/models/sounds), architectural concepts and other subjects related to mapping is allowed.
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[quote][QUOTE][B][URL="http://facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1419703"]Source Tutorials/Resources
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instead of
[quote]This subforum is mainly a discussion of [b]source[/b]
mapping.[/quote]
I'd prefer
[quote]This subforum is mainly a discussion of [b]Source engine[/b]
mapping.[/quote]
[QUOTE]"how do I use this_entity".[/QUOTE]
It could be better without the underscore
[QUOTE]"how do I use this entity".[/QUOTE]
Why does this section have to be restricted to source engine mapping?
You should add a rule or some other thing outlawing "idea guys".
One can hope, right?
[QUOTE=Firegod522;50174899]Why does this section have to be restricted to source engine mapping?[/QUOTE]
well theres this...
[quote]Discussion of custom content (textures/models/sounds), architectural concepts and other subjects related to mapping is allowed.
Discussion of non-Source engine mapping is allowed ONLY in the The Facepunch "Other Engines" Pimpage thread[/quote]
I copy pasted this subject right from the previous sticky, but if we wanna change that I'm all in.
We could do
[quote]This subforum is a discussion of video game level design.
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But It would require a broad agreement to go ahead and change the sections main topic. Everyone's input is welcome.
[editline]21st April 2016[/editline]
I will at least remove the "only" so it says
[QUOTE]Discussion of non-Source engine mapping is allowed. Use the The Facepunch "Other Engines" Pimpage thread[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=gnampf;50174908]You should add a rule or some other thing outlawing "idea guys".
One can hope, right?[/QUOTE]
I included this. I also cleaned the text up and made it clear that its ok to post work from other engines.
Any more requests? I'm all ears.
[Quote]When posting in this section give [B]constructive[/B] criticism/help or do not post at all.[/quote]
The bolded bit is very important imo
For:
[quote][U]- "Idea guys" are not welcome.[/U] Do not ask other people to make your map for free. [U]Don't start a project unless you are willing to do most of the work on it.[/U][/quote]
I think this should be changed. If someone was willing to pay me well, I'd be happy to do all the work start to finish on a map.
[QUOTE=glitchvid;50186347]For:
I think this should be changed. If someone was willing to pay me well, I'd be happy to do all the work start to finish on a map.[/QUOTE]
Well this line in particular refers to people who "ask other people to make their map [B]for free[/B]" aka "idea guys"
if its a paid request its ofcourse an entirely different situation. I will clarify it a bit though.
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