Trem mapping competition 2011

[amz181]

I think the beta 1 deadline, is just to ensure everyone has a playable release out there. If you get a release out before that I doubt any of the other mappers will object if you bring out releases early.

And it'd make sense if the beta deadlines were more of a beta period. Some maps will inevitably need more than two betas to be tested, and again, noone will care if you bring out 5 betas as opposed to 2.

The only solid deadlines are beta-1 and final methinks.

also, WHARS THE OFFICAL THREAD INGAR! might as well get this party started.

[CorSair]

WHARS THE OFFICAL THREAD INGAR! might as well get this party started.

We forget something... Prize, perhaps? Not because I'm greedy.

[c4]

How about admin on us1? 

[Plague Bringer]

How about admin on us1? 

Because the ability to map means you're inherently able to admin a server.

How about a small money prize and a shirt? Maybe talk to the devs about a spot in the rotation or in 1.2? I'd be willing to donate a few bucks to the prize pool if I get the opportunity. Anyone else?

[Meisseli]

a spot in the rotation

That one.

[Menace13]

Spot in rotation, maybe have it as a default map in 1.2? And make a special banner or something like the Donor or Spam Killer ones for them on the left of their posts? Dunno...

[c4]

Yeah what if the winning map.was included in 1.2, thus putting the winning mapper in the credits.  That would be an honor imho

[Celestial_Rage]

Also, some of the other honorable mentions can be placed in the rotation or be included as default maps as well, depending on the caliber.

[amz181]

ive got a spare frozen synapse key if you want it for a prize...

I myself dont really need a prize, supremo kudos is good enough for me.

And being a default map in 1.2 is a bit of a pipe dream. I don't want a second rate map that was made in 2 months getting a place in 1.2, when there are plenty of great maps that are already out there, which have had half of a year spent on them.

However, having said that, if some of you manage to make a great map, the publicity of the competition will get you a great chance (probably the best chance) to have it in 1.2.

EDIT: Im not trying the pre judge how good your stuff will be, i just think it's a tad presumptuous to think that the map quality will be on par with non-competition maps. It might be, but we wont know until the maps are released.   

[jm82792]

I think any map that's put out has to be posted here uncompiled every two weeks.
There may be a few choice maps that are only released compiled, then they person ditches the project, and doesn't have the uncompiled version anymore.
Perhaps other members would want to polish the maps so they become official?
Finally members could do some changes to the entrant's map, and perhaps the entrant would like them to become part of it because the change was that good?
You get my jest, I'm thinking one of my points is(semi?) valid.

[A Spork]

Thats just silly imho.

[Qrntz]

Thats just silly imho.

And a bit suspect I think.

[Plague Bringer]

No, no, he's got a good point in there somewhere. If all mappers said "alright, I give so-and-so rights to edit and redistribute my map, so long as they give me credit for it, after I'm done with it", then there's probably a much better chance at a spot in 1.2.

[David]

If it's not under a open licence then it won't be considered for 1.2.

CC-BY-SA is best.

[A Spork]

No, no, he's got a good point in there somewhere. If all mappers said "alright, I give so-and-so rights to edit and redistribute my map, so long as they give me credit for it, after I'm done with it", then there's probably a much better chance at a spot in 1.2.

im not saying the mappers should say "NO ONE CAN TOUCH MAH MAP!111111"
Im just saying having to post an uncompiled version regularily is stupid. If someone wants the uncompiled version, they can not be lazy and just ask.

[Menace13]

No, no, he's got a good point in there somewhere. If all mappers said "alright, I give so-and-so rights to edit and redistribute my map, so long as they give me credit for it, after I'm done with it", then there's probably a much better chance at a spot in 1.2.

im not saying the mappers should say "NO ONE CAN TOUCH MAH MAP!111111"
Im just saying having to post an uncompiled version regularily is stupid. If someone wants the uncompiled version, they can not be lazy and just ask.

Many maps have the .map included in them (as in, uncompiled).

[A Spork]

That true, although the thing is that significantly ups the filesize

[your face]

Bigger filesize = better map.

[CreatureofHell]

Bigger filesize = better map.

Not if I fill it with  10,000 pictures of your face.

[Menace13]

Bigger filesize = better map.

Not if I fill it with  10,000 pictures of your face.

Bigger filesize =/= better usually. You can make a map 10 times bigger than procyon. Does that make it better? NO!

[amz181]

Bigger filesize = better map.

Not if I fill it with  10,000 pictures of your face.

Bigger filesize =/= better usually. You can make a map 10 times bigger than procyon. Does that make it better? NO!

yes. it does.

[Thorn]

Bigger filesize = better map.

Not if I fill it with  10,000 pictures of your face.

Bigger filesize =/= better usually. You can make a map 10 times bigger than procyon. Does that make it better? NO!

yes. it does.

Megaprocyon proves this point. Larger -> Better.

[Firstinaction]

I say we bring back the random dev shot thread for this competition.

[Plague Bringer]

I say we bring back the random dev shot thread for this competition.

Please!

[CreatureofHell]

I say we make some maps for this competition.

[amz181]

So, what happened here? Is this dead? Is Ingar dead?

[CorSair]

Dead motivation?

Someone should make compilation what's been discussed here and ideas how it would be done or something new. Maybe that should stir topic bit up.

[Nux]

I prefer to think everyone is busy, like I am, learning all about making maps.

[CreatureofHell]

The Tremulous Summer Olympics and this seem to want to fight for supremacy...

[Firstinaction]

Guys.  I'm sorry to inform you that. Well Ingar.
He
He
He died.
He died and went to a better place.  SIGH
He went to Duke Nukum heaven.  I'm sorry to tell you this.