Ok, you have a month...
All questions in this thread.
Compo 12 (Real World)
Created 19 years ago2004-10-19 07:26:09 UTC by
Andy
Created 19 years ago2004-10-19 07:26:09 UTC by
Andy
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-19 07:26:09 UTC
Post #67504
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-19 07:37:50 UTC
Post #67514
Andy and I have discussed a few points:
-ABSOLUTELY NO "My house" or "My bedroom" entries. Or anyone elses house for that matter, unless it is somewhere famous or something.
-You can have more than one reference picture, just be sure to include them all when you upload.
-You can do anything in terms of gameplay. You can add monsters, cameras, or whatever you wish. It would however be better if there was a reason for the monsters being there. Entries with monsters for a reason will get extra points (for me, dunno about Andy) than entries with monsters in there for nothing.
-Feel free to email me with any questions about the compo. Or just ask in here.
Now Andy, would people be able to have paintings as a reference pic? Just interested.
Also good to see Atom putting page numbers at the bottom. There's the proof that he actually does care for us.
Have fun!
-ABSOLUTELY NO "My house" or "My bedroom" entries. Or anyone elses house for that matter, unless it is somewhere famous or something.
-You can have more than one reference picture, just be sure to include them all when you upload.
-You can do anything in terms of gameplay. You can add monsters, cameras, or whatever you wish. It would however be better if there was a reason for the monsters being there. Entries with monsters for a reason will get extra points (for me, dunno about Andy) than entries with monsters in there for nothing.
-Feel free to email me with any questions about the compo. Or just ask in here.
Now Andy, would people be able to have paintings as a reference pic? Just interested.
Also good to see Atom putting page numbers at the bottom. There's the proof that he actually does care for us.
Have fun!
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-19 07:48:07 UTC
Post #67522
If you think about it, nearly anything is possible for this compo...
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-19 07:52:14 UTC
Post #67526
Providing the engine limitations don't play up... 
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-19 07:57:31 UTC
Post #67529
True that! 
Hopes Captain P doesn't enter so he stands a chance
Kiddin'
Hopes Captain P doesn't enter so he stands a chance
Kiddin'
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-19 07:59:12 UTC
Post #67530
There's always different things to help get around the engine. If you use cameras, scaling everything down will help r_speeds DRASTICALLY.
Look forward to judging all of your entries, especially yours Captain P. That is if you finish of course.
Look forward to judging all of your entries, especially yours Captain P. That is if you finish of course.
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-19 08:05:34 UTC
Post #67533
Right, well, is there any limits on this at all?
I'm looking forward to this, it'll be the first comp I enter, and it sounds quite suited to my abilities ! =)
I'm looking forward to this, it'll be the first comp I enter, and it sounds quite suited to my abilities ! =)
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-19 08:06:59 UTC
Post #67535
There's always different things to help get around the engine. If you use cameras, scaling everything down will help r_speeds DRASTICALLY.Stole the idea right outta my head. Not that my r_speeds are great at the moment...
Look forward to judging all of your entries, especially yours Captain P. That is if you finish of course.Hehehehehe...
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-19 09:35:09 UTC
Post #67578
am i allowd to make it a mod for half-life, because it will get tons of costum textures and models etc. am i allowed to do this ore does it have to run from the console.
and should it start in normal won hl ore steam hl.
and should it start in normal won hl ore steam hl.
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-19 09:45:37 UTC
Post #67588
I don't think it matters, you just need to state what medium you want your map to be played in. The judges should have WON, or someone should at least, but imho Steam should become compulsory due to HL2's iminent release.
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-19 11:36:38 UTC
Post #67634
Hopes Captain P doesn't enter so he stands a chance grin -Thanks...
Kiddin'
Look forward to judging all of your entries, especially yours Captain P. That is if you finish of course. smile -Change that to 'if you even get started'...
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-19 11:51:49 UTC
Post #67642
let the poor fella enjoy his vacation 
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-19 18:16:17 UTC
Post #67693
And it helps to package all your files into a minimod if you have custom texes, sounds, sprites, models, whatnot.
Can I use my own photography as reference images?
Can I use my own photography as reference images?
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-19 19:50:40 UTC
Post #67705
I hearby mark this, the first TWHL compo I enter.
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 01:51:16 UTC
Post #67721
Can I use my own photography as reference images?Why not?
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 02:20:55 UTC
Post #67725
I hearby mark this, the first TWHL compo I enter.Celebrate, cos it's mine too!
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 02:35:12 UTC
Post #67732
Wow, you completely stuffed that up Ant.
Your own photography will be fine. In fact it would give you an edge over other people since you know the area, so you know what to map where the reference picture doesn't show.
I really hope you do start Cap'n P. You have started in all the other compos since I've been here, and I have enjoyed both of the ones you actually sent in. So you better make one for this one, even if it unfinished.
Great to see such a positive response about the compo.
I will have an example map in the Example Vault very soon, to help any idiots that don't know what they are doing.
For inspiration, I recommend:
www.abandoned-places.com
www.google.com [images]
Get mapping!
Your own photography will be fine. In fact it would give you an edge over other people since you know the area, so you know what to map where the reference picture doesn't show.
I really hope you do start Cap'n P. You have started in all the other compos since I've been here, and I have enjoyed both of the ones you actually sent in. So you better make one for this one, even if it unfinished.
Great to see such a positive response about the compo.
I will have an example map in the Example Vault very soon, to help any idiots that don't know what they are doing.
For inspiration, I recommend:
www.abandoned-places.com
www.google.com [images]
Get mapping!
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 02:37:14 UTC
Post #67733
Dear God! What the hell did I do up there! Seventh...if you would please fix up my stupidity for me.
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 02:49:38 UTC
Post #67741
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 03:47:14 UTC
Post #67760
Cool site.
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 03:50:51 UTC
Post #67761
Huh? Cool site?
Thanks for that Haz. I respect your opinion quite a bit, and it's good to see you like the compo.
I would like people who are planning on entering to say so, and if you have ANYTHING you have a query about which concerns the compo, just ask.
Thanks for that Haz. I respect your opinion quite a bit, and it's good to see you like the compo.
I would like people who are planning on entering to say so, and if you have ANYTHING you have a query about which concerns the compo, just ask.
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 04:46:06 UTC
Post #67767
im entering.
already got a bunch of textures ready.
and offcourse 40 ref pics!
already got a bunch of textures ready.
and offcourse 40 ref pics!
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 04:53:15 UTC
Post #67771
Good to see experienced mappers want to challenge themselves with this compo, which was exactly what I wanted.
40 reference pics does seem a bit extreme though.
40 reference pics does seem a bit extreme though.
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 05:19:18 UTC
Post #67778
Like I said, this is a first for em, it seems alot of mappers like this idea, it appeals to our core insticts =P
Are we allowed to go nuts? a big area, like, how good is your pc, I can handle 1500 w poly quite easily...
Are we allowed to go nuts? a big area, like, how good is your pc, I can handle 1500 w poly quite easily...
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 05:32:57 UTC
Post #67784
My pc sucks and so does my video card, but don't let that stop you going all out. This isn't an r_speeds compo.
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 05:38:39 UTC
Post #67786
I guess, but I'm thinking '3d sky box' so you may have to settle with some screenshots =P
jk
jk
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 05:44:43 UTC
Post #67788
Er... already been mentioned. 
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 05:51:08 UTC
Post #67790
I think mapping from abandoned places is a bit old now, you guys were using it for inspiration when I first joined, have you not used everything they had?
lol
lol
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 05:58:47 UTC
Post #67794
Hehe.
Google Images is your friend. Use it.
Google Images is your friend. Use it.
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 06:02:19 UTC
Post #67796
its quite a big building, i had to cycle aroudn it to take the pictures, and i took pictures of detaisl like windows, tiles and other atributes, so i can make a texture of it.
i just did a test wiht the first textures. it looks great. almost the same as in real life.
i just did a test wiht the first textures. it looks great. almost the same as in real life.
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 07:51:13 UTC
Post #67826
Hem. Off topic just a bit?
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 07:52:47 UTC
Post #67831
The second-to-last anonymous post was pepper. I was trying to change the post owner after deleting his 'above was me' reply but IE won't do it for some odd reason, havta do it when I get back.
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 08:30:58 UTC
Post #67861
iam in the psionic 3d forums quite a long time already.
who are you?
quite a long time already.who are you?
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 08:48:49 UTC
Post #67873
He is the bane of all your ills...
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 09:07:31 UTC
Post #67886
To what extent will the playability of the map be judged?
I'm tempted to enter with my actual place of work but I'd like to have an idea on how much effort to put into the layout and textures, versus features that would make it more playable (monsters, scientists, etc.).
I'm tempted to enter with my actual place of work but I'd like to have an idea on how much effort to put into the layout and textures, versus features that would make it more playable (monsters, scientists, etc.).
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 09:11:38 UTC
Post #67888
I was thinking that, I don't think we should be judged down for not using monsters, but someone that can use a monster in a good place, in a new way deserves to be recognised for that. So I would say, no monsters, what does an alien grunt have to do with where you work.
To be succesful, I'd imagine using things that people can use in your map, like set up soem fun sequences that happen along the way. To keep the focus on the map as a whole, not jsut yoru architecture.
To be succesful, I'd imagine using things that people can use in your map, like set up soem fun sequences that happen along the way. To keep the focus on the map as a whole, not jsut yoru architecture.
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 11:25:25 UTC
Post #67916
Ah, new compo. Pretty tough this one. I allready started. Its pretty big too, so i hope i don't get any MAX_ errors. ^__^
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 12:31:28 UTC
Post #67942
Hey, can you make for example, your school ?
And if not, can you do like, a golf-course or something like that ?
And if not, can you do like, a golf-course or something like that ?
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 12:39:12 UTC
Post #67951
Er, yes, as long as you provide reference photos.
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 12:52:15 UTC
Post #67956
http://www.uer.ca is possibly the BEST reference pic resource, evar. Register for an account to see the pic DB.
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 13:09:39 UTC
Post #67960
You can also find some nifty pics from PBase's "Random Photography".
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 13:55:41 UTC
Post #67962
Google images, anyone?
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 14:05:22 UTC
Post #67963
Google images, anyone?Sounds like a job for the RANDIMAGINATOR!
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 17:48:15 UTC
Post #67985
No, he just won the previous competition. The winner of the compo decides the next one.
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 17:58:27 UTC
Post #67989
i think im gunna have a go with a few mates of mine if that is ok, seen as we are complete noobs ( i cant figure out how to get the monsters working ) back to the tutorials.... sigh
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 19:28:45 UTC
Post #68002
if you're using steam, you have to load the map by opening the console (left of 1, above TAB) and typing map mymapname
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 19:57:40 UTC
Post #68006
No, I am not admin.
Yes, I am judging.
Hope this clears things up for you people.
Yes, I am judging.
I was thinking that, I don't think we should be judged down for not using monsters, but someone that can use a monster in a good place, in a new way deserves to be recognised for that. So I would say, no monsters, what does an alien grunt have to do with where you work.Exactly right... You will not be judged down for not using monsters. If there is however monsters implemented in a new or creative way, then it will be recognised.
To be succesful, I'd imagine using things that people can use in your map, like set up soem fun sequences that happen along the way. To keep the focus on the map as a whole, not jsut yoru architecture.Once again, you are correct. Maybe some special effects or something similar. Just something to keep the map entertaining.
Hope this clears things up for you people.
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-20 21:52:28 UTC
Post #68024
Quote:Sweetness.
Can I use my own photography as reference images?
Why not?
/me returns to Lowry with the New! 512mb Digicam memory card
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-21 00:09:03 UTC
Post #68034
[quote]who else is judging?
Posted on 21 Oct 04 10:56
by Anonymous[/quote]
Why would you want to know anyway? You need an account to enter, so unless you start showing your face with an account, you can't enter anyway.
Posted on 21 Oct 04 10:56
by Anonymous[/quote]
Why would you want to know anyway? You need an account to enter, so unless you start showing your face with an account, you can't enter anyway.
Posted 19 years ago2004-10-21 05:44:08 UTC
Post #68048
Perhaps it's a lazy member who didn't want to log in, or someone who doesn't want to be 'flamed' for asking dumb questions.
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