New Competition
Created 19 years ago2005-02-08 00:43:31 UTC by
lucky4444
Created 19 years ago2005-02-08 00:43:31 UTC by
lucky4444
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-08 00:43:31 UTC
Post #88875
Isn't three months a bit long to wait for a new compotition? The results came out a while ago and it is taking forever for a new one to start.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-08 01:37:47 UTC
Post #88877
You are right. As far as I know there is no reason why we don't have a new one yet. Maybe someone should do their own.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-08 02:23:43 UTC
Post #88881
I've still got to talk to Andy and/or Alex. We all have lives you know, and different timezones.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-08 04:53:59 UTC
Post #88907
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-08 04:57:31 UTC
Post #88912
I think you should resort to e-mail, as nothing seems to be likely to happen for awhile otherwise. I'm a lot more busy so I don't get time to hang around on IRC enough for it to be worthwhile waiting for me there.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-08 04:59:35 UTC
Post #88914
Fine.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-08 09:54:12 UTC
Post #88960
hurry up im board and uninspired
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-08 10:52:08 UTC
Post #88963
boardI might have a bash at the next compo.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-08 11:32:34 UTC
Post #88975
Same here.. Maybe its because I want to take part in the next compo.. just my luck its taking this long..lol 
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-08 11:42:01 UTC
Post #88984
Maybe its because i need a deadline to actually complete a map...Just maybe 
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-08 19:51:23 UTC
Post #89121
It os not hard to start a compotetion. But it is hard to finish one, right? To start one all you must do is add it to the competetions section, right?
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-08 20:53:56 UTC
Post #89131
A bit harder than it sounds, apparently ;/
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-08 21:00:46 UTC
Post #89134
Even with time zones, it should not take so long.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-08 21:02:15 UTC
Post #89136
Whats it about?
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-08 22:16:42 UTC
Post #89152
I think they should annouce the new compo first, and then recieve entries at a later date.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-09 00:42:41 UTC
Post #89169
It's not as easy as "Add the competition to the site." Atom/(7th?) has to manually add the info which contains the idea of the last winner. He has to make a change to the announcement at the top right corner and make a link there, plus make space for the entry uploads. It sounds like it wouldn't take long or be hard, but it is.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-09 01:03:13 UTC
Post #89171
Totally right... They should start a thing (for us frustrated over long result-new compo times) where they have a contest, then, it takes some time. Meanwhile they are judging, they need to come up with a NEW compo. And, then it says, "Check out "build blah" compo results, meanwhile, start on the new build "whatever" contest!" , so contests would go a bunch BUNCH faster.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-09 01:27:47 UTC
Post #89172
We did unofficial 'mini-compos' a while ago. Someone should start it up again.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-09 21:04:06 UTC
Post #89372
A good idea, I'd do it, if it were during the summer... but it's not, so I don't have time.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-09 21:47:00 UTC
Post #89376
Even though it'd be nice to have another compo (one in which I could finally participate), I don't think a mapper has to be waiting for this kind of thing. While you're waiting for another challenge, you should just map, map & map on your own and forget about guidelines and deadlines. Imagination is not only about inspiration, you have to exercise it 
Compos are indeed a good way to see how different people come up with different solutions to a given proposal. Same thing happens with architects and buildings.
Compos are indeed a good way to see how different people come up with different solutions to a given proposal. Same thing happens with architects and buildings.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-09 22:07:57 UTC
Post #89378
Or someone should write a PHP script for atom to put iup in the corner and to have as the results page. Then its just like submitting a map or posting a post. Easier and atom doesnt have to do it.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-10 01:06:33 UTC
Post #89400
How about this.
Next compotition, the administrators of this site decide the compotition. Then, while they judge that compotition, the person who won last time chooses the next compotition that will take place as soon as the current one ends. That way, there will always be at least one compotition at a time and no struggle for a new compotition.
Recap: The person who won this time waits until the next one is over to choose the compotition theme (which will take place while the maps are being judged). Then the process repeats, the next person who wins waits until the current one ends and then chooses the next compotition theme.
In other words, the person who wins waits until after the next compotition to end before choosing the compotition theme.
I hope this makes sense.
Next compotition, the administrators of this site decide the compotition. Then, while they judge that compotition, the person who won last time chooses the next compotition that will take place as soon as the current one ends. That way, there will always be at least one compotition at a time and no struggle for a new compotition.
Recap: The person who won this time waits until the next one is over to choose the compotition theme (which will take place while the maps are being judged). Then the process repeats, the next person who wins waits until the current one ends and then chooses the next compotition theme.
In other words, the person who wins waits until after the next compotition to end before choosing the compotition theme.
I hope this makes sense.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-10 01:08:18 UTC
Post #89402
Then we get into the 'more admins' debate, etc - Only a couple of the admins visit here frequently, so it'd be up to them... :F - I say stick with what we have, the organization and the system seems to work fine save for the time problem.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-10 01:14:56 UTC
Post #89404
Yah, but they only need to choose once. Or the member on this site can start the one and only vote, just to decide what it should be. Once we could surpass the first step, then it is all easy from there. Did you inderstand what I said in my last post?
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-10 14:00:04 UTC
Post #89459
I wish it would be a horror map
I just love those maps!!!
and will it be hl1 as always
I just love those maps!!!
and will it be hl1 as always
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-10 15:30:08 UTC
Post #89468
Ya that actually sounds very cool, run it by andy, all we need is the go ahead.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-10 15:43:56 UTC
Post #89476
Next compotition, the administrators of this site decide the compotition. Then, while they judge that compotition, the person who won last time chooses the next compotition that will take place as soon as the current one ends. That way, there will always be at least one compotition at a time and no struggle for a new compotition.Takes time for people to decide, for the webbie to post it, et cetera. Jus' be patient.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-10 19:38:41 UTC
Post #89558
I can start an "un-official compo site".. Its not gonna be godly awsome, but I can make it if people want it that bad. And if it is me to make that, I need to choose some judges... Or we can all vote... (somehow)... 
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-10 19:45:32 UTC
Post #89559
oh, and my comp cant run HL2, so if you guys wanna make it have HL1, AND HL2, then we need some 2-abled judges..
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-10 20:56:08 UTC
Post #89572
Well, in any case, we get bored when there is nothing to make maps for. But while people get bored they think about what to map, then thier creativity comes out when they think of something to map. But the reason I made this thread is because it has been a while since the last compotetion.
*We could make two compotitions at a time with a set of judges for each one, and the compotitions are connected in no way what so ever. That way, who ever edites and changes this site won't have to be a judge and only needs to change the site when the judges decide who wins. The compotitions can be one Half-Life and one Half-Life 2 Counter Strike Source half-Life Deathmatch. Now, with this system everyone has their own jobrole, and the community gets more involved this way. Comments?
*We could make two compotitions at a time with a set of judges for each one, and the compotitions are connected in no way what so ever. That way, who ever edites and changes this site won't have to be a judge and only needs to change the site when the judges decide who wins. The compotitions can be one Half-Life and one Half-Life 2 Counter Strike Source half-Life Deathmatch. Now, with this system everyone has their own jobrole, and the community gets more involved this way. Comments?
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-10 21:16:37 UTC
Post #89575
Is'nt the last compo finished? Wheres the winner?
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-10 21:44:27 UTC
Post #89580
I might even possibly post my map as my first posted map ever! I don't know how it will compare to other maps, though.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-10 21:45:04 UTC
Post #89581
Sorry, wrong thread.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-11 00:10:57 UTC
Post #89593
So, im making the site??
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-11 00:32:56 UTC
Post #89594
If you want, it is up to every one else.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-11 00:33:22 UTC
Post #89595
I mean, I don't want to make that decision.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-11 13:56:57 UTC
Post #89687
Well, I don't think I would be up to it Grim, because, there are no rewards... Another words, no Trophies.. and tropies on this site gives respect. Talk to atom, and ask him about interlinking You webpage to this on. Another words at the end of each compo, you give atom the 1,2, and 3rd winner's name, and he adds a trophy. This way is a good Idea because, it would not need alot of orginization for the moderators of this site.
So yep contact a moderator with the idea grim. Good luck..
So yep contact a moderator with the idea grim.
Good luck..
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-12 15:10:46 UTC
Post #89936
How can we judge the maps from hl1 and hl2 ? Probably the guy who entered to competition with a hl2 would win :
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-12 15:16:06 UTC
Post #89939
Bigger textures dont mean better maps. A good HL1 map is still better than a bad HL2 map, right?
I dont think using the source engine should give extra points, it just wouldnt be fair
I dont think using the source engine should give extra points, it just wouldnt be fair
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-12 18:25:34 UTC
Post #89951
Screw the rewards.. Im in it to keep the people interested in mapping other pointless mapping with nobody to congradulate you... Its gonna be nuthin great, but hey, its compos =)
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-12 20:00:03 UTC
Post #89966
Yeah, and let their be horror cough* i mean 'let there be light!!!!!!!'
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-19 12:12:42 UTC
Post #91795
We did unofficial 'mini-compos' a while ago. Someone should start it up again.I have,if you are interested here is the link
http://www.mappinghl.cjb.net/
thats the main page just press to contest and read the rules...
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-19 14:43:52 UTC
Post #91848
any comments or words?! 
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-19 17:08:51 UTC
Post #91862
Is it HL2? as well?
I don't see how because there are'nt any xen textures for HL2
That does'nt mean that they can't be made to work! on HL2
I don't see how because there are'nt any xen textures for HL2
That does'nt mean that they can't be made to work! on HL2
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-19 17:28:03 UTC
Post #91864
Me = hate HL2
I think any compo on this site should be HL1. Mainly because that's what most people can map for, play and judge. This site was created for HL1, not HL2. It's ok if we have forums and tutorials and stuff for h2, but if we do competitions for hl2 it should be seperate.
I think any compo on this site should be HL1. Mainly because that's what most people can map for, play and judge. This site was created for HL1, not HL2. It's ok if we have forums and tutorials and stuff for h2, but if we do competitions for hl2 it should be seperate.
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-19 18:16:24 UTC
Post #91875
Is it HL2? as well?Thats right.Its hl2 as well.Yes,I know hl2 doesnt have any xen textures so that means you are gonna make it or just use hl1 hammer.
I don't see how because there are'nt any xen textures for HL2
That does'nt mean that they can't be made to work! on HL2
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-21 12:56:42 UTC
Post #92226
Well i can't make the textures so i guess i'm out
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-21 13:15:32 UTC
Post #92227
anyone else wanna join or should I cancel the contest : ?
any suggestions?
any suggestions?
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-21 13:20:17 UTC
Post #92228
I love making xen maps but now that i'm used to the new hammer i had a go at the 3.5 version and it felt weird for the first time in my life!
If you get people joining then carry on with it and make a prize but people seem busy these days!
If you get people joining then carry on with it and make a prize but people seem busy these days!
Posted 19 years ago2005-02-21 13:23:59 UTC
Post #92229
but people seem busy these daysyes,I had the same feeling
,Thinking of a prize,
1-A moderator in my site
2-A trophy in TWHL (in Profile)
3-Rank
4-Just ''you are the winner''
which it should :
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