So much complaining about the time frame! As if we ALL don't have other obligations during the month...
If it's not enough time then aim smaller. Make a goddamn month-sized map and shut your mouths. You don't have to make the next Minerva for fuck's sake.
Competition 29
Created 14 years ago2010-11-23 19:56:31 UTC by
AJ
Created 14 years ago2010-11-23 19:56:31 UTC by
AJ
Posted 14 years ago2010-11-27 20:29:07 UTC
Post #287400
Posted 14 years ago2010-11-27 20:41:02 UTC
Post #287401
Blitz is right guys. We're keeping the time frame small to keep you all focused. Work to the limit, it can definitely bring out the best in your entry.
Posted 14 years ago2010-11-27 21:44:27 UTC
Post #287402
...At the rate I'm working, I'll be releasing at least 2x the maps in my entry than the last one. I'm not sure if that's good or bad.
Posted 14 years ago2010-11-28 04:41:51 UTC
Post #287417
Def. good. Go getem jeffy!
Posted 14 years ago2010-11-28 13:09:53 UTC
Post #287425
Hello there,
I'm so glad the Competitions have been revived, I had joined just after the map a dream, and sorely regretted missing out on that one. I for one am quite pleased with this topic.
One possibly dumb question, could you clarify what you mean by no mod format? Does that mean no dedicated folder structure or selection on the Custom games menu (HL1 specifically)? I ask mainly because I generally do all my mapping with Spirit and it would make a big difference for me. Thanks!
-Nyarlathotep
I'm so glad the Competitions have been revived, I had joined just after the map a dream, and sorely regretted missing out on that one. I for one am quite pleased with this topic.
One possibly dumb question, could you clarify what you mean by no mod format? Does that mean no dedicated folder structure or selection on the Custom games menu (HL1 specifically)? I ask mainly because I generally do all my mapping with Spirit and it would make a big difference for me. Thanks!
-Nyarlathotep
Posted 14 years ago2010-11-28 14:56:44 UTC
Post #287426
correct. No individual folder. No custom code (if u use spirit it will be deleted by judges)
Posted 14 years ago2010-11-28 17:15:31 UTC
Post #287437
We've changed the rules slightly to allow mod formats (so you can have an individual folder), but you still cannot have custom code. No Spirit, sorry.
Posted 14 years ago2010-11-28 17:56:48 UTC
Post #287439
Ok, thanks for clearing that up. Still looking forward to this one however 
Posted 14 years ago2010-11-28 19:37:58 UTC
Post #287447
Wait, so Mod format is okay now?
Score! I'm going to use this opportunity to practice making loading screens and menu maps, in that case.
Score! I'm going to use this opportunity to practice making loading screens and menu maps, in that case.
Posted 14 years ago2010-11-28 22:45:09 UTC
Post #287455
Lol mod format has been the most confusing topic over the last many competitions.
Posted 14 years ago2010-11-28 23:26:08 UTC
Post #287456
If no mod format was allowed, how would you add custom weapon models and custom models in general?
Posted 14 years ago2010-11-28 23:35:39 UTC
Post #287457
- Your entry must NOT be in mod format. If you have custom content, the
It means only add the content that is needed, not your whole mod. And if you do then put it in the folders they need to be in and zip it up.
Simple actually....
Posted 14 years ago2010-11-29 01:03:04 UTC
Post #287458
If no mod format was allowed, how would you add custom weapon models and custom models in general?pakscape.
Posted 14 years ago2010-11-29 08:34:18 UTC
Post #287464
Or you could include it like a normal map using custom content, but in a lot of cases for something like this, the models/materials would replace the game ones.
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-01 01:52:58 UTC
Post #287511
I've realised that all the great entries I thought of require multitudes of NPCs and therefore are not possible in either engine.
I really should try to come up with other kinds of historical events.
I really should try to come up with other kinds of historical events.
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-01 01:56:03 UTC
Post #287512
Just worry about that once you even have anything to put in such a format.
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-01 05:05:17 UTC
Post #287513
So I'm making this map for Cs 1.6, I plan to make it story less due to the fact that much time is not displayed for this, but then again it works well this way, because what I am making, is the invasion of bay of pigs, so a Terrorist vs Counter-terrorist situation plays out nicely there.
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-01 23:06:48 UTC
Post #287534
'historical' is a pretty broad term so we'll limit it to stuff before 1990boy that really narrows it down, doesn't it? All the significant stuff in the world has happenned in the last 20 years.
Question: by "historical video game context", you mean a video game reproduction of a historical location, meaning that the entry would be a video game reproduction of a video game reproduction of a historical location, right? Or am I getting it wrong?
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-01 23:51:17 UTC
Post #287539
You're getting it wrong. It means that you may choose to represent a game that was released before 1990. For example, you may want to do Super Mario Bros. in the Source engine or something.
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-01 23:53:01 UTC
Post #287540
Haha, oh i see.
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-02 01:28:31 UTC
Post #287542
For example, you may want to do Super Mario Bros. in the Source engine or something.That's already been done. You can find on twhl somewhere
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-02 02:26:09 UTC
Post #287544
What does it matter if it's been done already?
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-02 03:36:10 UTC
Post #287545
Well seems I don't have time to enter this one with the sem. coming to an end. Don't like the theme anyway. Good luck to the rest of you!
Edit: I'm sure theres great ideas out there, history holds, well... Everything that makes today what it is.
Edit: I'm sure theres great ideas out there, history holds, well... Everything that makes today what it is.
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-02 10:38:36 UTC
Post #287548
"I've realized that all the great entries I thought of require multitudes of NPCs and therefore are not possible in either engine." - discostu
Maybe we should clarify the parameters a little better. Are we making a working level with NPC's, etc. or are we just making architecture?
I was under the impression that more of the focus should be put on the map itself and not necessarily a whole working level. I could be wrong...
I think the idea and the actual brush architecture are the most important. Technically, to me, it could be void of NPCS all together.
Not that you couldn't...I just don't think it should be judged on that.
Maybe we should clarify the parameters a little better. Are we making a working level with NPC's, etc. or are we just making architecture?
I was under the impression that more of the focus should be put on the map itself and not necessarily a whole working level. I could be wrong...
I think the idea and the actual brush architecture are the most important. Technically, to me, it could be void of NPCS all together.
Not that you couldn't...I just don't think it should be judged on that.
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-02 11:16:05 UTC
Post #287550
It's up to you kdunivan. You can focus on a place, an event, a creation of the time... whatever. They'll each be judged accordingly.
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-05 04:16:29 UTC
Post #287577
Think like this. Every aspect of a competition entry matters. The architecture and level itself matters the most but the ambience, lighting, story, reasons make it that much better.
Edit: Maybe I could use this as an opportunity to recreate a piece of architecture. Hmm will it fit into my schedule?
Edit: Maybe I could use this as an opportunity to recreate a piece of architecture. Hmm will it fit into my schedule?
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-05 04:55:25 UTC
Post #287683
The Eiffel Tower. 
wpolies > 500 000 000
Get to it.
wpolies > 500 000 000
Get to it.
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-05 05:17:20 UTC
Post #287685
Sorry, I kinda missed this:
boy that really narrows it down, doesn't it? All the significant stuff in the world has happenned in the last 20 years.Haha, what.
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-05 05:59:31 UTC
Post #287687
Well seems I don't have time to enter this one with the sem. coming to an end. Don't like the theme anyway. Good luck to the rest of you!Yay! I have some chance of winning! haha
Edit: I'm sure theres great ideas out there, history holds, well... Everything that makes today what it is.
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-05 18:34:54 UTC
Post #287694
I'll give you a hint.
It's something incredibly historical, played out within the HL universe.
If anyone guesses which historical character is played by the elite, well, you're a genius.
On a side note, it's incredibly difficult to script those guys.
hah.. figured it out. It's cake now.
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-05 20:30:33 UTC
Post #287705
Well, shit. There go my chances of winning.
Which is to say, it looks fantastic. Though I'd replace the wall texture with something a little... less combine and metallic.
Which is to say, it looks fantastic. Though I'd replace the wall texture with something a little... less combine and metallic.
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-05 21:46:34 UTC
Post #287708
I thought it was just old wood.
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-05 22:57:21 UTC
Post #287711
I did change that.
Made a lot of changes.
I just wanted to get some images out there. i cant stand keeping secrets.
And i'm keeping everything combine... you'll see why.
Made a lot of changes.
I just wanted to get some images out there. i cant stand keeping secrets.
And i'm keeping everything combine... you'll see why.
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-06 15:57:37 UTC
Post #287729
Finally a wip sheesh! Lol even though i'm not entering i'm still curious to see.
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-07 00:28:53 UTC
Post #287741
lol. i don't think its that impressive.. its a window and a soldier lol.
with crappy lighting =]
with crappy lighting =]
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-07 01:14:08 UTC
Post #287742
who knows if i'll bother to finish it, or even if i'll ever open it again. laziness is a huge factor here.
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-07 01:21:30 UTC
Post #287743
Looks interesting but I don't recognise it as any historically significant area.
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-07 01:33:26 UTC
Post #287744
Pripyat, I believe. Looks good.
Tetsu0's has me thinking of an assassination, for some reason.
Tetsu0's has me thinking of an assassination, for some reason.
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-07 01:50:07 UTC
Post #287745
Really disco?
You haven't even seen it in cod?
You haven't even seen it in cod?
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-07 02:21:53 UTC
Post #287746
It's the famous gym pool in Pripyat. You can play COD4 or STALKER to see it (unless you... you know... just look up pictures of the real thing).
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-07 02:43:34 UTC
Post #287747
i remember seeing that in COD4, there were some dogs down there. Then later those dogs helped me kill some enemies
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-07 11:13:32 UTC
Post #287748
The game it reminds me the most of is KotOR. You know the room on Taris with the gas traps and storage containers?
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-07 11:40:16 UTC
Post #287749
Tetsu0's makes me think of the assasination of JFK, and I like Trapt's a lot.
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-07 12:24:58 UTC
Post #287750
Trapt's I recognized as Prypyat immediately, it's spot on.
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-07 16:52:18 UTC
Post #287751
How the hell would I have guessed. I didn't know the place, and I never played either of those games.
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-07 17:52:24 UTC
Post #287752
Yeah i had no clue. And mine isn't the JFK asass.
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-07 18:08:07 UTC
Post #287753
I hope the judged won't be really strict on these. I'm making a cs map of the invasion of bay of pigs, I'm using modern day pictures of the area to help me map something according to the theme. I have the right trees and textures here, but of course there is no way I could map the place accurately and to what it might have looked like 50 years ago, unless I was there, so I hope it's alright if I map a cuban shore-like environment with some destroyed buildings and slap the name "bay of pigs" on top of it.
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-07 18:39:29 UTC
Post #287755
skals that should be fine, creative liberties are both necessary and good.
mine, for example, is an actual historical place set in a fictional alternate near-future
not that it'll take a trophy anyways, i'm playing too many games on my new rig >.>
mine, for example, is an actual historical place set in a fictional alternate near-future
not that it'll take a trophy anyways, i'm playing too many games on my new rig >.>
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-08 23:43:52 UTC
Post #287774
Luls, l4d2.
Posted 14 years ago2010-12-10 00:38:47 UTC
Post #287791
luls 4 dead 2
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