Because the Competition 27 thread already exists, I present to you the "official" competition 27 thread!
You've all got a bit over a month to get an entry together, so map away.
We really, really cant extend this one due to judging limitations, so have them in on time.
Discuss.
The "Official" Competition 27
Created 15 years ago2009-06-08 01:26:32 UTC by
TheGrimReafer
Created 15 years ago2009-06-08 01:26:32 UTC by
TheGrimReafer
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-08 01:33:37 UTC
Post #268049
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-08 01:40:45 UTC
Post #268050
I am in no way important to this months competition and cannot possibly sway the results, but I want you all to know I'll be taking bribes anyway. Cash prefered.
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-08 01:53:29 UTC
Post #268051
I will be selling ideas, accompanied by crude MSPaint drawings for $300 USD a map. They might get you a trophy.
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-08 02:08:43 UTC
Post #268052
The map can look like anything, but the walk-able floor space must reflect the layout. The bumpy natural line at the top of the layout can be a beach-front into an expansive ocean, you'll just have to kill the player before he can get too far into the water and away from the layout.That doesn't mean it has to be a "beach-front into an expansive ocean", does it?
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-08 02:10:20 UTC
Post #268053
Nope, that's just a more indirect idea to get people thinking Darkie.
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-08 02:15:14 UTC
Post #268054
And a friggin brilliant idea at that. Whoever came up with it should be sent money.
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-08 02:18:45 UTC
Post #268055
It will be judged in an extremely liberal manner.
Can you define liberal?
Can you define liberal?
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-08 02:19:07 UTC
Post #268056
Wooooooooooooooooooooo compo, I've started blocking it out, that rock/sand/nature bit looks interesting. Maybe ep2 this time
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-08 02:20:34 UTC
Post #268057
Liberal means you can legally use a very large variety of interpretations and not be disqualified. Just keep the map reasonably close to the layout.
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-08 02:32:31 UTC
Post #268058
Map from a layout, hooray!
I'll see if I can't vomit out a Source map for this one.
I'll see if I can't vomit out a Source map for this one.
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-08 02:43:16 UTC
Post #268059
in
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-08 04:00:57 UTC
Post #268061
Ill prolly enter too.. Just so that I can help choose the next comp..
To be or not to be single player or multiplayer.. That is the question.
To be or not to be single player or multiplayer.. That is the question.
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-08 04:37:11 UTC
Post #268062
Finally ;o
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-08 05:03:25 UTC
Post #268063
I'll see if I can't vomit out a Source map for this one.Ew.
I might try throwing an entry at this compo. What style will I use...
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-08 05:08:26 UTC
Post #268064
In the layout, when parts cross each other, does it matter which part is above and which is under?
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-08 05:34:13 UTC
Post #268065
No, it doesn't matter.
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-08 09:16:02 UTC
Post #268066
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-08 09:52:46 UTC
Post #268067
Im in with source. I've become quite familiar with the in/out system finally.
Now to figure out lighting....
Anyway. Thanks for the info Grim, and sorry about starting that first thread there. My bad.
Now to figure out lighting....
Anyway. Thanks for the info Grim, and sorry about starting that first thread there. My bad.
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-08 14:08:16 UTC
Post #268068
Pretty cool i'm going to try and make this my first source entry too even while source mapping makes me scart.
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Posted 15 years ago2009-06-08 14:28:49 UTC
Post #268070
Gonna stretch my Source muscle here.
Also, HOLY SHIT Strideh! LINK!
Also "kekeke, 'Sauce' muscle"
Also, HOLY SHIT Strideh! LINK!
Also "kekeke, 'Sauce' muscle"
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-08 15:12:19 UTC
Post #268072
Strider, that should really be your entry.
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-08 17:39:59 UTC
Post #268089
2manycompetitors...
come now, won't y'all let a newmapper win? You reward is that you'll feel better for the underdog
come now, won't y'all let a newmapper win? You reward is that you'll feel better for the underdog
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-08 18:53:25 UTC
Post #268092
LET you win? No, you have to EARN IT!!!
EDIT: I think I'll enter this one, I need a break from the space station theme.
EDIT2: No, that layout is beyond my copying abilities. Screw it. I herby drop out.
I hope someones making a HL1 SP map...
EDIT: I think I'll enter this one, I need a break from the space station theme.
EDIT2: No, that layout is beyond my copying abilities. Screw it. I herby drop out.
I hope someones making a HL1 SP map...
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-08 18:54:44 UTC
Post #268093
I would...but no.
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-08 20:10:28 UTC
Post #268094
I'll make HL1SP just let me wins
Should not source and goldsrc be judged separately?
Should not source and goldsrc be judged separately?
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-08 20:42:35 UTC
Post #268095
No.
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-08 21:13:48 UTC
Post #268096
Guys, I'm not actually going to enter this compo, but can I please win anyway? You know if I did enter I would win for sure. I just think given the circumstances it should be defaulted to me. Thanks.
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-08 23:58:05 UTC
Post #268103
Im in...next week...when i get my laptop...so I suppose I dont get that special whatever thing you said in the other thread...not that im bothered...should be able to make something in 3 weeks
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-09 01:57:25 UTC
Post #268106
What Strider did there will probably be better than anything I make.
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-09 06:44:36 UTC
Post #268111
Hi guys,
I haven't mapped for half-life for quite a while. If I would be joining this competition, can I use Blender to map? 'Coz I found out that it can export .blend files to .map files.
(I'm still not sure if i'm joining)
Thanks in Advance
I haven't mapped for half-life for quite a while. If I would be joining this competition, can I use Blender to map? 'Coz I found out that it can export .blend files to .map files.
(I'm still not sure if i'm joining)
Thanks in Advance
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-09 14:42:49 UTC
Post #268124
Is it ok if I make any extra ways that cut through the map. I want to add some vents "not more hallways" to get through the map. For example the blue represents some ways I want to add.
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-09 15:26:29 UTC
Post #268125
I've got an impressive start already. Its just dev textures and the geometry, soon to be textured.
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-09 16:44:50 UTC
Post #268128
I just realised something. I'm sorry to say but competitions here on twhl are for nothing. You have to win something not just a virtual image representing an award.
Money is the most usual way, but it's not the best. A TWHL T-Shirt or a piece of hardware. Something like that. The most simple would be a Steam Gift.
Oh no ! "We poor admins from TWHL don't have money to support such things !".
Then don't organize competitions...
Money is the most usual way, but it's not the best. A TWHL T-Shirt or a piece of hardware. Something like that. The most simple would be a Steam Gift.
Oh no ! "We poor admins from TWHL don't have money to support such things !".
Then don't organize competitions...
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-09 16:56:13 UTC
Post #268129
Of course it would bee nice if we had cash awards for every competition, but i think that's a very shitty attitude striker.
Personally, the best thing i get out of a compo is pushing myself harder than i normally would to create produce something better than i ordinarily would, like challenging yourself, ya know? who cares about a $40 steam gift when it comes right down to it... the "virtual image" as you call is important because it represents distinction above the other people that entered the compo, recognizing u did a good job, and are deserve winnar.
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Personally, the best thing i get out of a compo is pushing myself harder than i normally would to create produce something better than i ordinarily would, like challenging yourself, ya know? who cares about a $40 steam gift when it comes right down to it... the "virtual image" as you call is important because it represents distinction above the other people that entered the compo, recognizing u did a good job, and are deserve winnar.
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Posted 15 years ago2009-06-09 17:06:17 UTC
Post #268130
Recognition for "being the best" is the implied reward. That's enough for me. I won't enter a mapping contest for money, there's plenty of other, easier ways to earn pocket change.
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-09 18:25:47 UTC
Post #268134
I just realised something. I'm sorry to say but competitions here on twhl are for nothing. You have to win something not just a virtual image representing an award.I think I'll say what's on everyone's mind:
Money is the most usual way, but it's not the best. A TWHL T-Shirt or a piece of hardware. Something like that. The most simple would be a Steam Gift.
Oh no ! "We poor admins from TWHL don't have money to support such things !".
Then don't organize competitions...
Then get the fuck out of TWHL. No body asked you to use your time in this competition, therefore no one gives a fuck about what you have to say. Want there to be a prize? Go buy a hand gun and shoot yourself in the face. You wont have to suffer from your own stupidity anymore, that's pretty rewarding.
That wouldn't so much reward yourself as it would everyone else.
Seriously, shut the fuck up.
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-09 18:39:42 UTC
Post #268135
Alright, luke pwned The_(c)Striker (like everyone always does but whatever).
Lets go ontopic again. Dont whine any further
Lets go ontopic again. Dont whine any further
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-09 19:13:15 UTC
Post #268136
Want there to be a prize? Go buy a hand gun and shoot yourself in the face. You wont have to suffer from your own stupidity anymore, that's pretty rewarding.Oh god, that actually made me burst out in laughter. Striker? I think he had an idea. Oh, and if you do it? Record it and have a friend upload it to youtube.
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-09 19:23:34 UTC
Post #268137
Back on topic i lol'd at Strider's entry as i did the exact same thing... great minds think alike i guess LOOL. I might do a goldsource entry too just for cake farts.. =\
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-09 19:35:12 UTC
Post #268138
No vents Zeeba, sorry.
Thanks Luke, heh. I thought about obliterating him more, but ill keep the peace.
Thanks Luke, heh. I thought about obliterating him more, but ill keep the peace.
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-09 19:43:19 UTC
Post #268139
lol @ striker 
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-09 20:43:50 UTC
Post #268142
the rough section kinda makes it difficult to plan the map hey?? Those two square things in that area with the little connecting tunnel...can they be underground, level with, or over the large rough area???
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-09 21:21:01 UTC
Post #268143
Those two square things in that area with the little connecting tunnel...can they be underground, level with, or over the large rough area???You could technically make those two squares block movement on one of those elevations, or both of them, but there has to be some obstical to player movement in that general location. Might I reccomend boxes or something?
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-09 21:25:31 UTC
Post #268144
The fact that they're filled in with colour gives the impression that they would be pillars or something which stops you walking there.
[EDIT] Ninja'd.
[EDIT] Ninja'd.
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-09 22:28:31 UTC
Post #268145
okay...so like lets say they are a building...are you allowed inside if there was a door or only on the roof as its marked with a white area
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-09 22:48:15 UTC
Post #268146
You cant go inside them, but I dont guess I mind if you can climb on top of them so long as they're not easily accessible.
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-09 23:07:50 UTC
Post #268147
okay...i was just a bit confused because they were coloured white so i assumed it was walkable space but the shapes confused...thankyou
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-09 23:41:48 UTC
Post #268148
I've changed my mind. You can go inside of them, just make sure the changes dont affect the layout ultra-significantly. Just make sure that the final layout maps back to the original.
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-09 23:43:13 UTC
Post #268149
If I'm understanding this, hotdog is referring to the two larger blocks, near the top, with the random-assed scribbles on them?
But Grim thinks he's referring to the two smaller, side-by-side ones, filled in yellow, near the middle?
That's just how I'm reading it...
But Grim thinks he's referring to the two smaller, side-by-side ones, filled in yellow, near the middle?
That's just how I'm reading it...
Posted 15 years ago2009-06-09 23:47:10 UTC
Post #268150
Oh, I was talking about the white boxes at the top when I told Grim to change his mind. Anything filled with colour shouldn't be walkable.
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