Competition 28 Created 13 years ago2010-06-25 12:46:53 UTC by TheGrimReafer TheGrimReafer

Created 13 years ago2010-06-25 12:46:53 UTC by TheGrimReafer TheGrimReafer

Posted 13 years ago2010-06-25 12:46:53 UTC Post #282327
The competition page is here.

You have a bit over two months to get an entry in.

Discuss
TheGrimReafer TheGrimReaferADMININATOR
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-25 17:12:25 UTC Post #282332
Bah, a dream. Oh well.
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-25 18:12:37 UTC Post #282335
Holy shit, 2 months.
...
It's funny because people will still be rushed near the end.
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-25 18:15:13 UTC Post #282336
I was going to discuss, but then I saw grim commanding us to discuss and I taught "You are not the king of me!!!!", so I shall not discuss.
Skals SkalsLevel Designer
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-25 18:29:23 UTC Post #282337
Its funny because no ones going to start their entries until one week from the end.
I was going to discuss, but then I saw grim commanding us to discuss and I taught "You are not the king of me!!!!", so I shall not discuss.
That's also why he never listens to anyone when they tell him its "thought", not "taught".
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-25 20:18:01 UTC Post #282338
Its funny because no ones going to start their entries until one week from the end.
Well.. It is the summer. I hope people will use this time to dump loads of custom content in. :P
I saw grim commanding us to discuss
:D
TheGrimReafer TheGrimReaferADMININATOR
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-26 00:04:56 UTC Post #282342
Yay, its official. But wow that is a lot of time. Cool!
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-26 04:50:24 UTC Post #282343
Well.. It is the summer. I hope people will use this time to dump loads of custom content in. :P
Some of us have a life. :P
I wish I could model. I should learn sometime.
Jessie JessieTrans Rights <3
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-26 05:02:50 UTC Post #282345
I really need some kind of a spell checker. Anyone know one? :|
Skals SkalsLevel Designer
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-26 06:16:17 UTC Post #282346
There's a built in spellchecker in firefox, you know.
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-26 09:11:24 UTC Post #282360
Well, I will need to use custom models to map my dream.

These models are also going to have to replace existing NPC's so I hope you guys don't mind all your scientists in HL turning into Urbys. :P

(I still don't get the NO MOD FOLDERS rule) :rly:
monster_urby monster_urbyGoldsourcerer
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-26 09:34:26 UTC Post #282361
"Professor Morris to the test chamber, Professor Morris to the test chamber"
stampede towards the direction of the test chamber
No, I wouldn't mind. It'd be funny.

As soon as I get an idea, I'll be in.
Notewell NotewellGIASFELFEBREHBER
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-26 10:06:55 UTC Post #282364
These models are also going to have to replace existing NPC's so I hope you guys don't mind all your scientists in HL turning into Urbys. :P

(I still don't get the NO MOD FOLDERS rule) :rly:
I don't like it either, I prefer working in mod folders and I've already replaced the background and the menu and edited many of the dialogs.
Oskar Potatis Oskar Potatis🦔
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-26 10:49:23 UTC Post #282367
No mod folders because no custom code. BspZip/WadInclude as much custom content as possible. Entries that overwrite existing files will be...annoying. You run the risk of ruining other people's entries by replacing models they may have used in their entries. A mini-mod format would be acceptable for entries that want to replace models. Entries containing custom code, UI (potatis), or anything besides in-game content, will be disqualified.

Also: Maps will be judged on Steam versions of all games, no exceptions. If your entry doesn't work on Steam, it won't be judged.

The most important rule of all: Your entry MUST contain your TWHL username and something about competition 28. If you do not include this information in either your map name (BSP file) or mod name (liblist/gameinfo), you will be disqualified immediately.
Penguinboy PenguinboyHaha, I died again!
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-26 10:53:00 UTC Post #282368
There's a built in spellchecker in firefox, you know.
what spellchecker?
Skals SkalsLevel Designer
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-26 13:11:43 UTC Post #282370
One that checks your spelling.
Chrome has it too.
It comes up in any field you type in, so unless you're using an out-dated version, all your typos come up with red underlines. It's pretty obvious.
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-26 13:22:10 UTC Post #282371
Skals you may have to activate it by right-clicking on a text input field and clicking "Check Spelling". You can also activate it for all text fields on all sites by checking "Check my spelling as I type" under Settings > Advanced > General > Browsing. You may also have to download a dictionary for it to work. Here's the British dictionary.
Oskar Potatis Oskar Potatis🦔
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-26 13:23:19 UTC Post #282373
^ The box is ticked but it doesn't work.
Skals SkalsLevel Designer
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-27 11:28:00 UTC Post #282400
A mini-mod format would be acceptable for entries that want to replace models. Entries containing custom code, UI (potatis), or anything besides in-game content, will be disqualified.
Good to know Penguinboy. Thanks mate.

Yeah, my concern was the possibility of overwriting peoples stuff. I will just be replacing models and maybe a few sounds. No code or anything that changes the core engine.
monster_urby monster_urbyGoldsourcerer
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-27 12:03:18 UTC Post #282401
Is It possible to include models into the bsp files? Just like we can do .wad include? It's worth asking atleast.
Skals SkalsLevel Designer
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-27 18:44:26 UTC Post #282413
There are a few apps that can do it for you.

I have an idea, and am working on it now. Good luck to the other participants.
Notewell NotewellGIASFELFEBREHBER
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-27 19:02:39 UTC Post #282415
You can only do that with Source. Source bsps can be all-inclusive.
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-27 19:11:08 UTC Post #282416
I have lots of cool ideas. Mine will be multiple levels. I got a lotta mapping ahead of me.
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-27 19:26:50 UTC Post #282418
bow-chicka-bow-wow!
Unbreakable UnbreakableWindows 7.9 Rating!
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-28 03:08:59 UTC Post #282431
Aw. OK I'll have to create mine in a mod format because I have some custom monster models.
Skals SkalsLevel Designer
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-28 05:19:51 UTC Post #282433
Your entry must NOT be in mod format. If you have custom content, the content should be zipped in the appropriate folder structure.
Oh and skals, you're probably writing better than you've expected if no red underlines appear to you :p.
I hope I won't be lazy and do all the hard work in the last week. I've got some pretty damn good ideas here. The problem is... it's easier to make them in hl1, but they would look better in source. And source is much better... oh well.
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-28 06:12:25 UTC Post #282434
I got the red underline thing activated now. Ty.

also:
A mini-mod format would be acceptable for entries that want to replace models. Entries containing custom code, UI (potatis), or anything besides in-game content, will be disqualified.
Models cannot be zipped into goldsrc .bsps so I have to create a mod format and according to Penguinboy it is allowed!

Edit: What makes you think that the maps will be judged like that striker? The Admins pretty much know the capabilities of both engines and they will not let an entry get a higher rating only because it looks a bit better than the other due to it being source engine based.
Skals SkalsLevel Designer
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-28 06:35:56 UTC Post #282435
I'm not saying that. I'm trying to say that for source people tend to expect better quality mapping.
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-28 11:22:55 UTC Post #282437
I still dont even know what i'm going to do for this stupid thing :(
I have a bunch of incredible dreams i've had.. I just don't have the skill to script / facepose / do audio conversations in source.
Tetsu0 Tetsu0Positive Chaos
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-28 15:54:47 UTC Post #282438
Well, I have 2 dreams in mind.

One of them is bizarre and will involve a lot of scripting, and the other is kind of a creepy action horror thing.

Both are very vivid memories which is odd because though I dream a lot, I rarely remember the whole thing. I feel these 2 could be interesting gameplay wise and are the only 2 that are possible for me to make (I've had some truly weird ones :rly: )

I'll try and find a way to tie the 2 together.
monster_urby monster_urbyGoldsourcerer
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-28 16:17:55 UTC Post #282439
I hardly ever dream, if I do it's a nightmare; so i'll make mine up as I go along.
Moaby MoabyMk. III
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-28 16:18:51 UTC Post #282440
lol you fail.
Skals SkalsLevel Designer
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-28 16:26:58 UTC Post #282441
Skals, don't post if it's not relevant. Me failing is nothing todo with the compo., so don't you troll either.
Moaby MoabyMk. III
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-28 16:33:34 UTC Post #282442
How do you know I wasn't referring to you failing in the comp hence it having everything todo with the compo? See what I did thar?
Skals SkalsLevel Designer
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-28 16:35:04 UTC Post #282443
Yeah, you twisted it. Plus 'you' is a reference to a person not the compo.

See what I did? <3
Moaby MoabyMk. III
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-28 16:37:25 UTC Post #282444
Trolling successful.

See what I did? <3
Skals SkalsLevel Designer
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-28 16:37:54 UTC Post #282445
What?
Moaby MoabyMk. III
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-28 16:41:10 UTC Post #282446
Srry guys for hijacking thread!

I'm going to go back to it now:

I'm mapping a sequence of gunman right now, several of the gunman models work for hl so I'm in luck! Gonna do it in mod format.
Skals SkalsLevel Designer
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-28 16:48:14 UTC Post #282447
Gonna do it in mod format.
"Your entry must NOT be in mod format." Read the rules.

Mini-mod is accpetable though, for gldsrc. Obviously.
Moaby MoabyMk. III
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-28 16:54:41 UTC Post #282448
I'm mapping for gold source?
Skals SkalsLevel Designer
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-28 17:04:49 UTC Post #282449
Oh fgs, good luck with the compo. everyone. :eyesroll:
Moaby MoabyMk. III
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-28 17:16:52 UTC Post #282450
Skals, you probably shouldn't use content from Gunman since it is a retail game. Even if Gunman was a free mod, you can't just take its content and use it in your own map/mod. This is simply stealing.
The Mad Carrot The Mad CarrotMad Carrot
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-28 17:23:19 UTC Post #282451
Gunman has a published .fgd that probably runs with hammer. We can map for it right, what's wrong with mapping for it... in hl.
Skals SkalsLevel Designer
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-28 17:37:20 UTC Post #282453
Because you'd be releasing Gunman content to people who did not own the game. Besides, the entities in the fgd wouldn't work without copying over Gunman's code.
monster_urby monster_urbyGoldsourcerer
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-30 04:35:49 UTC Post #282498
^ no, most of the monsters work well in game. I got the scorpion model to work very well with monster_zombie, the rustbit works with agrunt and shoots hornets from its arms like it should, and I got those tube thingies to work as houndeyes. Aligator also works.

I want to know if this is allowed for the comp though?
Skals SkalsLevel Designer
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-30 05:49:28 UTC Post #282499
Of course, you're not allowed to steal content. Entries in previous competitions have been disqualified for using content without permission.
Penguinboy PenguinboyHaha, I died again!
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-30 05:58:33 UTC Post #282500
Is that a yes or no? are you telling me ill have to destroy my whole gunman sequence?
Skals SkalsLevel Designer
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-30 06:39:18 UTC Post #282501
I guess that depends on whether or not you want to get disqualified.
Penguinboy PenguinboyHaha, I died again!
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-30 07:18:59 UTC Post #282502
Gunman content is not yours, and is copyrighted by Streamline Studios (formerly Rewolf Software). You cannot use it ANYWHERE.
monster_urby monster_urbyGoldsourcerer
Posted 13 years ago2010-06-30 07:24:10 UTC Post #282504
what a pain.
Skals SkalsLevel Designer
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