Competition 17
Created 18 years ago2005-10-03 14:42:57 UTC by
The Mad Carrot
Created 18 years ago2005-10-03 14:42:57 UTC by
The Mad Carrot
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-28 15:35:08 UTC
Post #144188
do you best and submit it anyway, you still might get a trophy
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-28 16:16:23 UTC
Post #144199
Yeah. Unfinished is better than nothing, definitely... especially considering the turnout of late.
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-28 16:20:42 UTC
Post #144202
damn I almost finished everything untill the chamber which I haven't started. Damn homework, I hope there will be an extantion. 
I wonder if everybody will be so very kind to not submit so there will be an extantion!!
I wonder if everybody will be so very kind to not submit so there will be an extantion!!
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-28 17:13:03 UTC
Post #144209
you've got a full week Elon, im sure you'll get maping somewhere in there. 
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-28 17:21:47 UTC
Post #144211
I'll map all I can.
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-28 17:33:59 UTC
Post #144214
Might be nice to know that Valve has such problems too. Like they said in one of their commentaries in the level, they left out a puzzle because it wasn't finished by the time the rest of the Lost Coast level was done. So, they cut it out, despite the fact they thought it was a really fun puzzle.
So, maybe you need to cut out some parts rather than just leaving it unfinished because you couldn't do everything you wanted? Good luck with it, everyone. I'm looking forward to some fresh disaster sequences.
So, maybe you need to cut out some parts rather than just leaving it unfinished because you couldn't do everything you wanted? Good luck with it, everyone. I'm looking forward to some fresh disaster sequences.
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-28 18:05:54 UTC
Post #144215
Would there be a problem if I introduce some comical elements in this map? I mean, the purpose of playing videogames is usually having fun... 
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-28 18:13:17 UTC
Post #144217
Yeah, sure... why not?
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-28 18:42:18 UTC
Post #144220
Cutting out for me really isn't an option. In my case, I would have to cut out the voice acting (with which I'm having problems) and the disaster really wouldn't make any sense without the explanation given. And even if I would consider doing that, then there would still be the problem of actually using that for Starlabs. That would mean I would have to redo vast portions (as the whole event would be timed with multimanagers and such) just to adjust the timing. (I may know the length of the voice acting, but you can't say if the events happen to quickly or to slow in correspondence with the voice acting if you can't hear it.)
So just entering what I have isn't an option.
So just entering what I have isn't an option.
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-28 19:31:14 UTC
Post #144223
I said I wouldnt post any screenshots until I was sure I'd enter the compo. Well, since I'm almost sure I'll get it done in time, here are 4 screenshots. I have applied the PhotoEditor charcoal filtering to modify the images since I dont really want to give away the real looks of the map until people can download it.
http://www.geocities.com/jm_ameyugo/lab16.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/jm_ameyugo/lab16.jpg
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-29 03:33:54 UTC
Post #144241
Damn I can do what you did in there but my problem is I don't have those ideas!
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-29 04:06:31 UTC
Post #144245
Good idea, Kasperg. Looks rather security monitor-esque.
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-29 04:17:31 UTC
Post #144247
Indeed 7th, i like the clean lab style in those screenies kasperg.
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-29 16:19:43 UTC
Post #144382
I'm experiencing a huge problem while trying to do a level change in my test chamber. HL just happens to crash when I walk into the level change. The map names and landmarks are perfectly setup. I'm not getting an error message from HL, but one from Windows, the generic error thing in XP.
If I can't solve this, would it be ok to leave instructions to change the map in the form of a game_text or something? I want to submit this map and I dont want the stupid HL bugs to prevent me from doing so.
If I can't solve this, would it be ok to leave instructions to change the map in the form of a game_text or something? I want to submit this map and I dont want the stupid HL bugs to prevent me from doing so.
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-29 16:39:30 UTC
Post #144387
Of course, of course.
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-29 17:43:39 UTC
Post #144400
You probably already know this one, but it's worth a shot: If you run a level with a level change straight from compile, then the level change will not work. You need to compile and start the map manually.
Like said, I'm pretty sure you already know, but it might be something you overlooked.
Like said, I'm pretty sure you already know, but it might be something you overlooked.
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-29 18:39:29 UTC
Post #144408
Yes, I checked the tutorials in this site and many others before writing my last post. But nothing worked.
Well, you'll just have to type 2 words for the levelchange. Maybe it's only a bug with my OS, but since I'm not sure I cant take that risk. I have been one of the judges in a compo before, and I know how unpleasent it is when the map doesnt work straight away...
Well, you'll just have to type 2 words for the levelchange. Maybe it's only a bug with my OS, but since I'm not sure I cant take that risk. I have been one of the judges in a compo before, and I know how unpleasent it is when the map doesnt work straight away...
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-29 18:53:42 UTC
Post #144409
Maybe it's only a bug with my OSNeed a playtester?
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-29 23:56:44 UTC
Post #144423
I have a very busy week coming up so I had to finish it quickly. That doesnt mean its unfinished. I hope people like it, or at least find it funny. I apologize for any bugs there might be etc.
EDIT: I'm going to try to combine both maps into one so people wont have to use the console to change levels
EDIT: I'm going to try to combine both maps into one so people wont have to use the console to change levels
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-30 10:17:42 UTC
Post #144453
If you people would like a extension, just ask. I think it will be no problem. Right, 7th?
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-30 10:24:34 UTC
Post #144454
Extension! HA! Who needs an extension... you pathetic people.
PRAYS FOR TIME EXTENSION HIMSELF, OTHERWISE HE WILL KILL HIMSELF
its a good thing i've completely finished
alex thinks: i wonder if they no im lying!
please 7th, ill do anything! 
PRAYS FOR TIME EXTENSION HIMSELF, OTHERWISE HE WILL KILL HIMSELF
its a good thing i've completely finished
alex thinks: i wonder if they no im lying!
please 7th, ill do anything!
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-30 10:25:12 UTC
Post #144455
Let's wait and see how many entries get in by the deadline; even if it runs out of time, I can re-open it by extending the date.
This, and yet the most people have voted for "four weeks" in the poll at present?
This, and yet the most people have voted for "four weeks" in the poll at present?
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-30 10:31:51 UTC
Post #144457
Yeah. Unfinished is better than nothing, definitely...Ok,
.But I ll add a text into the .zip that I did not finished it,completly
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-30 11:25:18 UTC
Post #144461
four weeks mapping time isn't a problem, but you should announce the compo a week or two ahead of time so people can start formulating Ideas in thier head. But don't tell everything, leave out details like "it needs an RPG trap" or "there must be a Resonance cascade like senerio"
then the people who are working on the current compo can at least get an idea in their head instead of wasting a week or two brainstorming. and the people who arn't in the current one can do the same, but maybe with a little Idea sketch mapping
and I would like an extention
then the people who are working on the current compo can at least get an idea in their head instead of wasting a week or two brainstorming. and the people who arn't in the current one can do the same, but maybe with a little Idea sketch mapping
and I would like an extention
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-30 11:30:22 UTC
Post #144462
Thing is, if you get your entry done nice and early, you get bored waiting, whereas if you have almost no free time, you're really pushed to get it in. Four weeks has been plenty of time to get an entry in for all the competitions I've entered before.
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-30 11:35:40 UTC
Post #144463
Yeah, 2 if you cant do it in 2 weeks time neither can you do it in 4 weeks.
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-30 12:20:40 UTC
Post #144465
well, I could do my idea in two weeks. but that would only be if I got no homework and didn't have finishing Hostage Situation on my mind
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-30 16:08:23 UTC
Post #144489
If I didn't have homework I could have done it! I'll finish this even If the time has ended for it can't be shortened! 
I'll finish this even If the time has ended for it can't be shortened!
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-30 17:20:33 UTC
Post #144496
Homework is definately not an excuse for not completing a map.
I doubt many people have as much time-consuming homework as me.
http://www.geocities.com/kaspergclan/que_facil.jpg
Some of the things I have to do consist in elevating floor plans of parts of a city (in this case Madrid) and giving each building its real height over sea level.
Once the 3d model is done, we have to do all sorts of things such as rendering the area to see how buildings cast shadows on others depending on the time of the year, etc, etc etc.
I bet you can find some time to map on saturday or sunday mornings...
I doubt many people have as much time-consuming homework as me.
http://www.geocities.com/kaspergclan/que_facil.jpg
Some of the things I have to do consist in elevating floor plans of parts of a city (in this case Madrid) and giving each building its real height over sea level.
Once the 3d model is done, we have to do all sorts of things such as rendering the area to see how buildings cast shadows on others depending on the time of the year, etc, etc etc.
I bet you can find some time to map on saturday or sunday mornings...
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-30 17:23:20 UTC
Post #144497
wow, thats alotta work there kasperg.
Even though im late to the table. Im going to try although most likely i won't complete it. I just hope and see.
Even though im late to the table. Im going to try although most likely i won't complete it. I just hope and see.
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-30 17:26:55 UTC
Post #144498
Is that your map from above kasperg?
Really cool!
And I though my map was big, with all my rooms..
But your map is a full lab!
Nice work!
Really cool!
And I though my map was big, with all my rooms..
But your map is a full lab!
Nice work!
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-30 18:13:44 UTC
Post #144502
The last screenshot I posted is a part of Madrid, near a famous soccer stadium. But my lab is ready for your download http://twhl.co.za/mapvault_map.php?id=3492
http://twhl.co.za/mapvault_map.php?id=3492
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-30 18:42:24 UTC
Post #144506
Two weeks is not enough in case you make a last minute change and it goes wrong. I've been struggling with time in two week competitions, never had a problem with four weeks. And I'm not entering this one, but if I can find time I'll do the next.
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-30 18:51:42 UTC
Post #144507
Actually, i don't think i'll attempt to enter this one. I just don't have any ideas. Nor the time to develop a full map test chamber. 
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-30 19:09:24 UTC
Post #144513
Uh, well, since there're only five days left anyway...
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-30 19:11:23 UTC
Post #144514
since there're only five days left anywaythats why i won't attempt to enter.
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-31 13:22:41 UTC
Post #144566
I didn't enter this one.
I really needed a big break from mapping after HL Destiny...
After that mod, mapping seemed like torture, because for the last 2 weeks before the ending of the compo - my whole spare time was spent on that...
Although I'm almost 100% sure, that I'll enter the next one..
I really needed a big break from mapping after HL Destiny...
After that mod, mapping seemed like torture, because for the last 2 weeks before the ending of the compo - my whole spare time was spent on that...
Although I'm almost 100% sure, that I'll enter the next one..
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-31 13:24:46 UTC
Post #144568
I hope I wont be able to enter the next one! Whats the minimum of enteries that could be in a compo, 3/4? 
Whats the minimum of enteries that could be in a compo, 3/4?
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-31 13:28:52 UTC
Post #144569
There is no minimum. The Osprey-Apache compo had only 2 entries. Gold and Silver. No bronze.
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-31 15:12:47 UTC
Post #144585
Seventh, when does the compo close on friday?
I haven't been able to finnish of my map so I need to know how much time I have.
I haven't been able to finnish of my map so I need to know how much time I have.
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-31 15:57:10 UTC
Post #144588
Erm, 24:00 GMT... -8, I think. Look up South African times.
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-31 19:05:03 UTC
Post #144601
Heh, just read an (far) above post saying too much time would get boring...
I don't think so. You don't have to map for competitions alone. Just start something for fun. That's what you do it for after all, isn't it?
I don't think so. You don't have to map for competitions alone. Just start something for fun. That's what you do it for after all, isn't it?
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-31 23:30:50 UTC
Post #144639
Rather late with this comment:
If you run a level with a level change straight from compile, then the level change will not work. You need to compile and start the map manually.Not so. I rarely run a map manually while I'm editing, single or multiple.
Posted 18 years ago2005-11-01 05:46:34 UTC
Post #144667
African time..?
Riiight, well, could you say english time, please? (UK)
I mean, you live there, right? And UK is in the same timezone as sweden.
Riiight, well, could you say english time, please? (UK)
I mean, you live there, right? And UK is in the same timezone as sweden.
Posted 18 years ago2005-11-01 13:10:19 UTC
Post #144699
Captain P, yes it is. I think I meant to use the word frustrating...it's frustrating waiting for the results if you finish that early. Then again, if you finish that early, it's prob not gd enough.
Posted 18 years ago2005-11-02 18:21:41 UTC
Post #144940
Not entering, lost my will to map 
I shall still be releasing it sometime, along with the first section of my mod.
I shall still be releasing it sometime, along with the first section of my mod.
Posted 18 years ago2005-11-03 04:12:29 UTC
Post #144999
1 day left.. Post them compo entries..
200th post! Booyah!
200th post! Booyah!
Posted 18 years ago2005-11-03 09:24:02 UTC
Post #145024
Shut up. 
If there is no extentions I wont make it. I've got everything till the level with my test chamber.
If there is no extentions I wont make it. I've got everything till the level with my test chamber.
Posted 18 years ago2005-11-03 09:50:55 UTC
Post #145028
I dont think that ll happen Elon,so hurry up.
Posted 18 years ago2005-11-03 09:55:31 UTC
Post #145030
I've got two more levels to built... And I'm out of ambition and I've got school... I'll post the map later in the vault.
And I'm out of ambition and I've got school... I'll post the map later in the vault.
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