hm since only textures will be judged I don't see a point anymore in creating custom sounds and a small story around still I'm pretty sure that this will affect the judges.. It's just human like to be disappointed when nothing except a landscape is present.
Anyway I have a new idea then... Good luck everyone.
Competition 31
Created 13 years ago2011-09-18 00:28:59 UTC by
Strider
Created 13 years ago2011-09-18 00:28:59 UTC by
Strider
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-28 01:25:58 UTC
Post #299515
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-28 04:35:45 UTC
Post #299517
Not to jump on the annoying band waggon of what's allowed and not but I think custom sounds should be allowed. Oh wait, I guess I can use hl2 sound for gold. Right?
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-28 04:42:15 UTC
Post #299518
What about decals? Like a crack or something?No.
custom soundsNo.
I guess I can use hl2 sound for gold. Right?No.
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-28 04:43:07 UTC
Post #299519
They're being judged seperately?
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-28 06:16:19 UTC
Post #299520
it is an architecture compo with a texture package!!!!!
but all of us are going to play against the rules and add a spirit of gameplay!!!
just tr00ling u n00bz =_=!!
guys lets add sound ambience, sprites too!! play with lighting and textures
but all of us are going to play against the rules and add a spirit of gameplay!!!
just tr00ling u n00bz =_=!!
guys lets add sound ambience, sprites too!! play with lighting and textures
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-28 06:32:56 UTC
Post #299521
Ok, so we can use all the models and sounds already in the game?
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-28 07:53:40 UTC
Post #299522
i have added a model from some russian site
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-28 08:22:29 UTC
Post #299525
ANY custom models, sounds, textures, sprites, or skies will get you disqualified. Default skies, sounds, models and sprites are fine, but remember they're not what we're judging. Default textures are not okay, as that would go against the point of the competition. Just the compo texture pack and any necessary tool textures.
Please don't ask us to make it any clearer. :<
Please don't ask us to make it any clearer. :<
They're being judged seperately?Judged together, but porting HL2 content over to HL1 would mean it's custom, as it's not part of the default stuff for that engine.
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-28 09:50:47 UTC
Post #299527
Man this is tough, You gave us no proper detail textures, I can't really make nice pipes or vents or anything of that sort and I only have 1 light texture :S
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-28 10:01:09 UTC
Post #299528
What are you talking about? There are two.
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-28 10:31:21 UTC
Post #299529
...and pipes are really easy to make.
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-28 10:42:05 UTC
Post #299530
Be creative with them, that's the whole point. Railings for instance can just be made with the metal texture, which is what I've done 
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-28 11:17:28 UTC
Post #299531
Not much for unfair competitions. Guess we'll see, thanks for the cool textures anyways archie.
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-28 12:00:48 UTC
Post #299532
Now I understand why those license agreements are extremely long.
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-28 12:24:01 UTC
Post #299533
Thanks for staying patient with us mods!!!
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-28 16:23:08 UTC
Post #299537
I have to say though, the water texture is ugly. I always loved the blueish or more transparent ones. This one's dirty and I have no alternative :D. It doesn't really matter, I won't centre my map around a pool of water anyway.
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-28 16:50:20 UTC
Post #299538
Are you not able to change the color of the water by fiddling with the render properties?
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-28 17:36:51 UTC
Post #299542
FYI: I moved to a blissful new home in the promised land. I'm happy as fuck, and I'm entering in this bitch.
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-28 17:43:16 UTC
Post #299545
W.. What?
Also I never knew you could change color of water with render properties.
Also I never knew you could change color of water with render properties.
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-28 17:47:19 UTC
Post #299546
I don't know, that's why im asking Striker so he can try it.
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-28 18:31:42 UTC
Post #299547
Well from what I know you can only change how the water appears from the material properties, which is forbidden in this competition.
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-28 18:46:11 UTC
Post #299548
Giving it a different color using the render properties (if even possible) should be no problem.
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-28 19:29:33 UTC
Post #299549
Uh, pretty sure if you do that you will be eliminated. Like render mode "color" That would give you like a million new colors/ textures to use. You "clearly" cannot do this. Just only use the textures given. Don't try to figure a way around it.
Also, i've noticed that dark water textures actually tend to look better than light ones when rendered with fx ammount set pretty low.
Also, i've noticed that dark water textures actually tend to look better than light ones when rendered with fx ammount set pretty low.
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-28 19:39:43 UTC
Post #299550
What are you talking about? It's EXACTLY the type of inventiveness we want from this competition! You are free to use any and all entities that you want, in any possible way!
The ONLY limitation of this competition is that you cannot apply textures to brushes that are not from the texture pack provided (with the exception of tool textures, of course).
The ONLY limitation of this competition is that you cannot apply textures to brushes that are not from the texture pack provided (with the exception of tool textures, of course).
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-28 20:43:34 UTC
Post #299551
@Rimrook
Also, I don't understand how so many people are having difficulties with the rules of this competition.
Use the textures provided in the game of your choice with no other custom content, to make something inventive...
I'm happy as fuck, and I'm entering in this bitch.Incidentally, don't ever say that to a woman. She will slap the fuck out of you.
Also, I don't understand how so many people are having difficulties with the rules of this competition.
Use the textures provided in the game of your choice with no other custom content, to make something inventive...
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-28 21:30:19 UTC
Post #299553
That depends on the woman.
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-28 21:38:11 UTC
Post #299554
Yeah, some would be more likely to pull out a knife. And throw it into your throat.
On topic, I'm [shrugs] % done mine. I think it's nice so far, considering how unfinished it is, but it's not a masterpiece. Not yet, anyway.
On topic, I'm [shrugs] % done mine. I think it's nice so far, considering how unfinished it is, but it's not a masterpiece. Not yet, anyway.
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-28 23:27:32 UTC
Post #299555
Anyone wanna share what there map's setting is shaping out to be so far? Mine turned out to be outdoor/indoor lab type place, and many textures are coming in handy in strange ways. func_detail decals are a bit of a pain though! =]
I am really enjoying myself with this compo!
I am really enjoying myself with this compo!
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-28 23:58:26 UTC
Post #299556
The 'no decals' rule only applies to textures not in the texture pack - you can use decal/overlay entities as long as the decal texture is one of the allowed textures.
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-29 00:02:30 UTC
Post #299557
Fun fact: Over the few days this compo has been running, Hammer 4 has crashed more often, and in more diverse ways, than it ever has before. Including errors messages I've never even heard of.
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-29 03:10:30 UTC
Post #299562
mine has an elevator
and that's it
so far- wait.. sand
lots of sand... and an elevator.
and that's it
so far- wait.. sand
lots of sand... and an elevator.
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-29 03:11:22 UTC
Post #299563
I'm really busy in school right now and want to build a tree deck for the fall weather so I may not have time for this one. It's hard to grasp this fact.
Maybe I can just use the textures to render my current architecture project at school and submit it as my entry...
Maybe I can just use the textures to render my current architecture project at school and submit it as my entry...
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-29 10:36:38 UTC
Post #299567
Got me a hallway overlooking an outdoor section.
I then realised it was 2:30am so I stopped.
I then realised it was 2:30am so I stopped.
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-29 10:53:43 UTC
Post #299569
It's ludicrous not to allow to use custom sounds.
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-29 10:57:03 UTC
Post #299570
How so?
Source comes with a massive library of models which you can use. Goldsource not so much. Guess us 'We Love 1998' mappers have to get really creative with our brushwork
I know that you shouldn't have an issue with complex geometry Dragos.
Source comes with a massive library of models which you can use. Goldsource not so much. Guess us 'We Love 1998' mappers have to get really creative with our brushwork
I know that you shouldn't have an issue with complex geometry Dragos.
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-29 11:07:32 UTC
Post #299571
Sounds have nothing to do with textures. It the same as not allowing to use custom architecture or custom lighting. Allow it.
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-29 11:34:33 UTC
Post #299572
Follow the rules or don't enter. It's your choice.
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-29 11:36:19 UTC
Post #299573
Hippos have nothing to do with marmalade. As such, allowing a hippo into a marmalade competition would be a bit silly, wouldn't it?
They might, for example, distract people from the marmalade.
This competition is about using marmalade creatively, and that's all.
They might, for example, distract people from the marmalade.
This competition is about using marmalade creatively, and that's all.
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-29 13:12:19 UTC
Post #299581
Archie, what are you smoking, and where can i get some?
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-29 13:33:30 UTC
Post #299583
Ambience is a strong dimension to a map. Look at endless rain from scientist hunt. It wouldn't be the same without it. This comp is unfair all around. This competition favors source mappers strongly. It's common sense, they have more to use at their dissposal along with better graphics. We can get gold to compare to source by using tons of custom content but without it, gold is a joke unless you stick to limited themes. For example, the skies all suck majorly unless you use a xen or morning one.
Oh well, atleast ther'es a competition at all. Good job getting it going so quickly. Just thought i'd mention the truth though.
Oh well, atleast ther'es a competition at all. Good job getting it going so quickly. Just thought i'd mention the truth though.
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-29 14:24:14 UTC
Post #299585
I started writing a fairly long paragraph about why you're wrong, but you know what? I Can't be arsed explaining it anymore. How the fuck can this be made clearer?
This competition is about using a limited selection of TEXTURES creatively. Source having more models, skies and sounds than Goldsource is a non-issue because that is not what is being judged.
This competition is about using a limited selection of TEXTURES creatively. Source having more models, skies and sounds than Goldsource is a non-issue because that is not what is being judged.
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-29 15:05:36 UTC
Post #299586
Um I was going to make a sort of modern complex building, but not having used hammer for some time i made the rooms two times bigger than I expected them to be, making the player look like some midget in game, So I turned the rooms I created into a kind of "car entrance" with some elevators from it and so on... Other things I can say, well It's based in the desert since I was given sand, and I like making deserts 
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-29 15:45:34 UTC
Post #299587
Let's all break the rules as much as possible!!! Already included over 193 decals in my compo entry: cracks, craters, spray tags, u name it. Everyone should join me in this war against the rules!! Gogogogo! Together we are strong!
(Hehe, then I can secretly win with a simple cube with the sand texture alone, since I will be the only valid contributor)... Muhahahah, oh shi-, did I think out loud again!?
derp
(Hehe, then I can secretly win with a simple cube with the sand texture alone, since I will be the only valid contributor)... Muhahahah, oh shi-, did I think out loud again!?
derp
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-29 16:03:12 UTC
Post #299588
Zeeba: i hear wut you're laying down, but i'm sure the mods will take into account engine limitations/advantages, and weigh entries as appropriate.
Like archie said, try and think of the compo as a fun/creative exercise, not the restrictions of the challenge! Personally, the more restrictions of an assignment, the better i tend to do, because i find being resourceful fun. =)
BTW, i liked your idea about rendering your current architecture project. DO WANT. =))
Like archie said, try and think of the compo as a fun/creative exercise, not the restrictions of the challenge! Personally, the more restrictions of an assignment, the better i tend to do, because i find being resourceful fun. =)
BTW, i liked your idea about rendering your current architecture project. DO WANT. =))
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-29 23:54:11 UTC
Post #299599
Exactly what Archie and Captain Terror said. This is the way we've always judged the two engines together. If you don't trust us to be fair about it, I'm sorry.
Source will always have an upper-hand over Goldsource, it's just a superior engine, but we account for this. There's been plenty of times when Goldsource entries have won out over Source entries, because they were just damn good entries.
This competition is purely about the texture pack. How cleverly you use it, and how far you can take it. Sounds and models don't really matter, we're not stopping you from using them. We aren't allowing new ones because that would take the focus away from the textures, which is what everyone should be concentrating on.
Future texture pack competitions will be the same, but maybe with a few more textures than this, and less generic themes.
Source will always have an upper-hand over Goldsource, it's just a superior engine, but we account for this. There's been plenty of times when Goldsource entries have won out over Source entries, because they were just damn good entries.
This competition is purely about the texture pack. How cleverly you use it, and how far you can take it. Sounds and models don't really matter, we're not stopping you from using them. We aren't allowing new ones because that would take the focus away from the textures, which is what everyone should be concentrating on.
Future texture pack competitions will be the same, but maybe with a few more textures than this, and less generic themes.
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-29 23:55:56 UTC
Post #299600
Yea I get it already, just seems stupid. Vanilla gold suxorz.
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-30 00:06:53 UTC
Post #299601
How about instead of trying to poke as many holes as you possibly can in the rules and constantly pissing everybody off, you all [Who are complaining, not everybody] could have made three fucking maps in the time it's taken you to ask questions that have been answered thirty times already.
Also laughed at doggy, congratulations at putting a comedic twist on the situation, something makes me think that he is going to be the first valid contributor to the competition.
Also laughed at doggy, congratulations at putting a comedic twist on the situation, something makes me think that he is going to be the first valid contributor to the competition.
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-30 00:52:03 UTC
Post #299602
Maybe the rules shouldn't be so restricting. I'm out.
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-30 01:40:07 UTC
Post #299603
Posted 13 years ago2011-09-30 02:17:46 UTC
Post #299604
Pussy.
(awaits falcon pawnch)
(awaits falcon pawnch)
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