Mini Competition 2 - Colors!
Created 10 years ago2014-07-21 23:31:52 UTC by
Rimrook
Created 10 years ago2014-07-21 23:31:52 UTC by
Rimrook
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-23 07:56:38 UTC
Post #320657
Wanted to mess around with this and Sledge so I started making a tiny city.After seeing some of the images above though I've decided to quit. I suck at mapping and so far my map looks like shit. Back to Minecraft.
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-23 11:15:07 UTC
Post #320660
Hmmm...
I didn't even consider that the cordon tool made a black box... I'll just hollow out the black color and test my areas instead.
Thanks pb! I'll have to try that.
Looks pretty sweet Tremplar!
Brendanmint! Don't quit! Don't get discouraged!
Make something you're proud of and don't compare yourself to others. You're your own toughest critic, and everybody's style is quite unique.
Make something in Minecraft and then perhaps transfer it over?
I didn't even consider that the cordon tool made a black box... I'll just hollow out the black color and test my areas instead.
Thanks pb! I'll have to try that.
Looks pretty sweet Tremplar!
Brendanmint! Don't quit! Don't get discouraged!
Make something you're proud of and don't compare yourself to others. You're your own toughest critic, and everybody's style is quite unique.
Make something in Minecraft and then perhaps transfer it over?
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-23 12:26:07 UTC
Post #320666
I'm compensating my lack of a creative idea with squigglies.
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-23 13:15:23 UTC
Post #320667
Brendanmint you don't suck. That building and that stop light are actually really well crafted. Lots to do in a city, ya know?
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-23 20:16:47 UTC
Post #320689
^
Damn agree.
Damn agree.
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-23 20:20:05 UTC
Post #320690
I just noticed Brendanmint already made the building in the lower left part of that picture. Could just play around with silhouettes and the power of suggestion to form the rest of the city. Could have a winner with that one.
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-23 20:40:20 UTC
Post #320692
I'm SO looking forward to seeing the entries.
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-23 21:16:22 UTC
Post #320693
Even though we have some incredibly nice RAD tools now, maps always tend to be dark. I see now why they added color correction and HDR. Though with how bright and brilliant the screenshots are, it doesn't even LOOK like goldsource. That's the kind of shit I want to see.
If anyone wants to enter this compo and is having trouble coming up with something, ask for help. I want to as many people as possible try this. Even if you don't enter, I still want you to experiment with something out of the box.
Where's Dimbark, he needs to enter. Though he asked about porting this to source/HL2.
If there is a demand for Source, I'll allow it. Just say so if you want source involved. Please note I do not have Ep2, only HL2.
If anyone wants to enter this compo and is having trouble coming up with something, ask for help. I want to as many people as possible try this. Even if you don't enter, I still want you to experiment with something out of the box.
Where's Dimbark, he needs to enter. Though he asked about porting this to source/HL2.
If there is a demand for Source, I'll allow it. Just say so if you want source involved. Please note I do not have Ep2, only HL2.
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-23 21:26:49 UTC
Post #320694
That would be nice if you had an official list of entrants, as to know who your up against.
This compo brief is probably the coolest yet imo. Too bad it's not a TWHL official...
This compo brief is probably the coolest yet imo. Too bad it's not a TWHL official...
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-23 21:32:50 UTC
Post #320695
Nah. Not knowing is part of the fun. 
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-23 22:08:30 UTC
Post #320697
I plan to enter.
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-23 22:27:38 UTC
Post #320699
I'll chip in with a lego themed map if Rimrook promises to put out some colorization tutorials for level design/concept art. >_>
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-23 23:29:38 UTC
Post #320701
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-23 23:58:49 UTC
Post #320702
I'll chip in with a lego themed mapAs long as it doesn't look like this.
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-24 00:34:04 UTC
Post #320705
Had already started going with a Mirrors Edge inspired thing Rim. Guess I'll try adding more stuff to it.
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-24 00:44:43 UTC
Post #320706
That's m'boy!
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-24 01:17:31 UTC
Post #320707
Oh what the heck. Here's a WIP of one of my areas.
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-24 11:07:00 UTC
Post #320711
Brendan, your WIPs looks great!!
Nice to see the other great WIP in here so soon, I need to get a move on!
Nice to see the other great WIP in here so soon, I need to get a move on!
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-24 11:29:17 UTC
Post #320719
Been just over 2 days and there are quite a few progress shots. You guys are doing great!
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-24 11:32:58 UTC
Post #320720
This weekend i'll take a rainbow dump in hammer.
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-24 11:39:17 UTC
Post #320721
Nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan =P
Still struggling for an idea for this, but I'll think of something(nyan I'll try to think of something other than nyan)
Still struggling for an idea for this, but I'll think of something(nyan I'll try to think of something other than nyan)
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-24 11:55:26 UTC
Post #320725
ride a func_train nyan cat shooting down apache helicopters with infinite Egon gun ammo.
mmmmmmmmmmm
Lol. I have a really whacked out plot to my entry.
Rim, is it ok if I submit a map pack or should I limit myself to a single .bsp?
mmmmmmmmmmm
Lol. I have a really whacked out plot to my entry.
Rim, is it ok if I submit a map pack or should I limit myself to a single .bsp?
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-24 12:57:30 UTC
Post #320727
Perhaps a Tron light cycle run with Nyans instead of bikes =P (future nyan compo!)
[i]------------------------NYAN
-----------------NYAN
[i]------------------------NYAN
-----------------NYAN
[green]|[/green]
[green]|[/green]
[green]|[/green]
[green]|[/green]
[green]|[/green][/i]
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-24 13:30:24 UTC
Post #320733
SOURCEEEEEEEEEE PLEASE!!!!
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-24 14:21:17 UTC
Post #320736
Curious as to how different a Source entry could possibly be.
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-24 14:32:22 UTC
Post #320737
I would love to enter this one, but I'm not at home and due to circumstances it's looking like I won't be home for at least a week.
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-24 14:42:56 UTC
Post #320738
Curious as to how different a Source entry could possibly be.Visually, probably not very, but I imagine entity work and possibilities in regards to function would be increased, or at least easier.
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-24 15:11:10 UTC
Post #320740
You'd certainly have a bigger brush budget, so you could add a lot more depth, not to mention a whole bunch of new tricks entity-wise available with the input/output system..
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-24 17:16:42 UTC
Post #320746
not to mention dynamically changing objects color.. say... if you're not looking at it.. 
SO many possibilities with source! Coming back to goldsource i keep thinking i have some source options and i need to find tricky ways to complete simple objectives.
SO many possibilities with source! Coming back to goldsource i keep thinking i have some source options and i need to find tricky ways to complete simple objectives.
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-24 17:25:21 UTC
Post #320747
Is changing render color of brush entities allowed?
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-24 17:33:58 UTC
Post #320748
I don't see why not, go ahead.
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-24 17:34:20 UTC
Post #320749
I hope so because i'm using a color/distort effect for my TV
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-24 17:45:12 UTC
Post #320751
In that case, we have all the colors of the rainbow!
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-24 17:45:22 UTC
Post #320752
Good, I used that to simulate some gradients.
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-24 17:46:24 UTC
Post #320753
How?
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-24 17:56:20 UTC
Post #320755
And I thought I'd be the sneaky one to use them =P
Crypt: Yes tell!
Zeeba: you can make the brushes glow any color you wanted, OR maybe you could do some thing with sprites too, so I'm guessing he did one of those?
Crypt: Yes tell!
Zeeba: you can make the brushes glow any color you wanted, OR maybe you could do some thing with sprites too, so I'm guessing he did one of those?
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-24 18:04:40 UTC
Post #320756
Oh wait minute, totally forgot that you can use the render modes to practically replace the color of a brush with any color you like. I don't know if that's allowed though. Rimrook?
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-24 18:06:02 UTC
Post #320757
Too late Atom! You said yes already
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-24 18:06:47 UTC
Post #320758
Haha
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-24 18:11:53 UTC
Post #320759
Then I will disqualify you! 
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-24 18:47:55 UTC
Post #320760
Well mine is just an effect. If you look at my screenshot (of the house/radio thing) the TV is set to distort but it only seemed to work if i set the color as well. Hmm.. Gotta find another way around that.
As for my other question, Is this purely a single .BSP entry?
Can I submit a map pack?
As for my other question, Is this purely a single .BSP entry?
Can I submit a map pack?
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-24 19:00:01 UTC
Post #320761
How?Lots of brushes with slightly differing render color values. ^-^
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-25 00:16:10 UTC
Post #320763
Ok so I've started doing something. A WiP will be ready for tomorrow I guess. :3
Nice shots here tho!
Nice shots here tho!
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-25 01:28:46 UTC
Post #320766
Not even a week and you guys are really bending the rules.
Gradients = Allowed.
Render Color = Allowed.
Sprites = Allowed.
Source = Allowed. On the grounds of little difference anyway
Someone needs to port the materials. I'm not available to do so for a while.
Multiple entries = allowed. If you can pack them together, that's makes managing the downloads a tad easier.
The deadline HAS NOT YET CHANGED fyi.
Nyan = Banned.
Gradients = Allowed.
Render Color = Allowed.
Sprites = Allowed.
Source = Allowed. On the grounds of little difference anyway
Someone needs to port the materials. I'm not available to do so for a while.
Multiple entries = allowed. If you can pack them together, that's makes managing the downloads a tad easier.
The deadline HAS NOT YET CHANGED fyi.
Nyan = Banned.
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-25 02:05:51 UTC
Post #320767
I thought the whole point was flexing your imagination to find ways to use the colours available without mechanically augmenting your options 
But hey, not my compo. I'll still try and make something. I'll just look down at you rule-benders.
But hey, not my compo. I'll still try and make something. I'll just look down at you rule-benders.
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-25 05:56:47 UTC
Post #320771
Nyan banned 
Okay changing theme to sailor moon
Okay changing theme to sailor moon
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-25 11:11:48 UTC
Post #320774
To be devil's advocate here, there's a whole spectrum of tricks and render modes and entities that can make the colors work in different ways.
Rim supplied the textures but that doesn't mean we're limited by just the color. I think this is the first compo in a long time that has really pried my imagination open and got me thinking outside of the box.
So bravo Rim. I ask only to prevent another Lajron incident. (Doing something amazing yet against the rules)
Rim supplied the textures but that doesn't mean we're limited by just the color. I think this is the first compo in a long time that has really pried my imagination open and got me thinking outside of the box.
So bravo Rim. I ask only to prevent another Lajron incident. (Doing something amazing yet against the rules)
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-25 13:07:48 UTC
Post #320775
You have no idea how tough of a judge I can be. I will disqualify someone if they break the rules in any way.
I'm not the only judge, there's Atom too, but we're both looking at all of them.
Judging will be based on your clever use of design, color choices, theme, and mood. All other aspects should be used to enhance either of these four elements.I am judging with my sound off in god mode and noclip, just to eliminate the possibility of being biased by elements I said I wasn't going to judge. That's also why I am defining every rule or even question that comes up. Because it would suck if someone won or didn't based on some technicality.
I'm not the only judge, there's Atom too, but we're both looking at all of them.
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-25 15:41:06 UTC
Post #320776
I'm no pro at judging or reviewing, but with the help of Rimrook it'll work out fine.
Posted 10 years ago2014-07-25 16:26:00 UTC
Post #320779
throws storyline out
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