Old Mapping Competition

[Kaleo]

THREAD IS NO LONGER THE OFFICIAL THREAD... PLEASE WAIT FOR THE NEW COMPETITION!

[Fluxflashor]

Sounds good... never been able to finish any of my maps... but I will have to submit something into this contest.

[ShadowNinjaDudeMan]

Cool

TheChasm probsbly wont be reeady by then, but I'll try.

[Kaleo]

I would reccomend starting a new map for this contest, because it may not have the required texture sets and also it would be an unfair advantage...

[ShadowNinjaDudeMan]

I would reccomend starting a new map for this contest, because it may not have the required texture sets and also it would be an unfair advantage...

I dont have any textures anyway, no textures in the map.

Unfair Advantage?

[Lava Croft]

Sokolov's Space uses Sockter's tech1 texture set. You can download it here.

http://satgnu.net/lava_croft/files/mapping/ has some more stuff too.

[Plague Bringer]

Other factors may sway my favor

You take bribes? xD

Is an Env Box manditory?

Is the .map to be handed in with the .bsp?

[AKAnotu]

yeah, i haven't worked on gulag in a while, should probably get to that

[Kaleo]

Sokolov's Space uses Sockter's tech1 texture set. You can download it here.

http://satgnu.net/lava_croft/files/mapping/ has some more stuff too.

SOC'S TECH SET IS NOT PERMITTED
You may only use those textures that were used in Sokolov's Space.

Other factors may sway my favor

You take bribes? xD

Is an Env Box manditory?

Is the .map to be handed in with the .bsp?

An enviroment box IS NOT manditory. If you are going to do an indoors only map, then that's fine.

The .map doesn't need to be handed in, however, that it may increase you chances of winning if you do.

And lastly, I dont take bribes... Ever...





At all...

[Diggs]

Judging
The maps will be judged on looks and playability. Other factors may sway my favor, but just try your best to make it an attractive and fun map.
Myself and a few others will be judging... You will learn who the judges are when it comes to it.

Prizes
Prizes... erm... I dunno... What about the satisfaction of having been selected as Tremulous.net's best mapper. Yeah... that'll do! The satisfaction of having been selected as Tremulous.net's best mapper.

I'll chip in $100 in prize money.  Anyone else?

Be sure judging is fair (more than one person's opinion) and figure out a way to be sure the money gets to the winner.

[Kaleo]

$100 dollars you say...

Money could esely be distributed by paypal, and rest assured, Judeing will be fair.

[Diggs]

It's not allot, but will get the ball rolling (so to speak). and make things a little more interesting.  Or, we can do a 75% prize money to 1st prize and 25% to runner up.

The only problem with PayPal is that the recipient has to have an account, doesn't he?

[Plague Bringer]

The only problem with PayPal is that the recipient has to have an account, doesn't he?

IIRC that is correct.

[Kaleo]

And that would be a problem?

[Diggs]

And that would be a problem?

Yes as no one wants to start up an account for a one time transaction.  Let's not get hung up on the details of funds transfer.  The only challenge will be if there has to be currency conversion, but there are ways to handle that also.

[Plague Bringer]

Regarding the models, how much of a part do they have to play in the level? Can they just be eyecandy spread across the level?

For example, if I wanted to use computer.md3 in my map in a few places, that'd count? What if it was as simple as a mod in the corner of a room, or a garbage can? What about light md3 models?

Also, do they have to be hand made, or can they be taken from a site online. If the latter, is (are) there any specific site(s)?

[Kaleo]

Regarding the models, how much of a part do they have to play in the level? Can they just be eyecandy spread across the level?

For example, if I wanted to use computer.md3 in my map in a few places, that'd count? What if it was as simple as a mod in the corner of a room, or a garbage can? What about light md3 models?

Also, do they have to be hand made, or can they be taken from a site online. If the latter, is (are) there any specific site(s)?

Models can be used in any way you want. If you want to have computer.md3 in a corner, then so be it. If you want to have wallthing.md3 sitting in a place nobody's ever going to see it however, then that will not count.

The only restrictions on models are that you must use two, and that you must be able to see them.

PS: Can some Mod sticky this?

[Survivor]

I'll sticky this once all details are worked out and the first post edited and you summon up some more judges. 1 won't do, especially if he's not a recognized face in these parts.

And if you want to spice things up without it costing money ask the devs if the winner can have an icon and/or rank change. Some people on this forum would prefer that over the hassle of winning money.

[Kaleo]

I'll sticky this once all details are worked out and the first post edited and you summon up some more judges. 1 won't do, especially if he's not a recognized face in these parts.

And if you want to spice things up without it costing money ask the devs if the winner can have an icon and/or rank change. Some people on this forum would prefer that over the hassle of winning money.

Will do...

And are you calling me "Unrecognised"? Over 600 posts man... 600!

[ShadowNinjaDudeMan]

Some people on this forum would prefer that over the hassle of winning money.

I suppose, I being the world renowned psychiatrist that I am, see signs of retardidness developing in some forum members.

But not me, I would love the money.

[Thorn]

And are you calling me "Unrecognised"? Over 600 posts man... 600!

What he meant is that your pretty unknown in the mapping world.

[Shadowgandor]

Could i enter the mapping contest? I've got 2 mapping ideas, one atcs like map i'm working on atm and one other map which i am going to try and make for the contest. I'm still very newbish but i'll just try hard and ask survivor a lot of questions .

[Survivor]

Will do...

And are you calling me "Unrecognised"? Over 600 posts man... 600!

Postcount means nothing

What he meant is that your pretty unknown in the mapping world.

Exactly.

Also I'll be splitting off the posts from this topic concerning questions about making the maps. This topic is for rules of the contest and applications to it.

[Survivor]

Now for my nitpicking.

Kaleo's Mapping Competiton

Yay

Outline
This competition is designed to find the best mapper in the Tremulous Community. Because I love seeing the work that you guys do, I thought that we should do a competion. The competion will test you skills to work with a set amount of stuff in a set amount of time...

Applause

Rules
The rules for the competion are as follows:
Textures: You may only use textures form one source, and that source must be either 1) Nexus6, 2) Niveus, 3) Karith or 4) Sokolov's Space. (Please note that the use of any Common or Common-Trem textures is permitted. These are shaders that contribute to the structure of the map.)Please note: SOC'S TECH SET IS NOT PERMITTED!!! You may only use those textures that were used in Sokolov's Space.

Can live with those restrictions.

Mapobjects: You MUST use AT LEAST 2 different mapobjects in your map.

Why? What use? Merely a small button .md3 or is a selfmade artwork needed. Can it use its own texture and as such is exempt from the texset rule? Really don't see the use for this.

Enviroment Boxes: Only Sock's enviroment boxes are to be used. LINKY. DO NOT USE THE ENVIROMENT BOXES FROM YOUR CHOSEN TEXTURE SET!

Reasonable

Judging
The maps will be judged on looks and playability. Other factors may sway my favor, but just try your best to make it an attractive and fun map.
Myself and a few others will be judging... You will learn who the judges are when it comes to it.

Demand a .map and include technical proficiency. People might also learn from these and mappers from each other.

Timeframe
Starting today (the 4 of July), the competition will run untill the 15th of August. I will release the results a week later on the 22nd.

Reasonable timeframe for a half-decent map.

Edit: Also icon for the winner says Timbo. I'll iconize if need be.

[Diggs]

Some people on this forum would prefer that over the hassle of winning money.

Not sure what you are saying here Survivor.  If they are in the states I can FedX cash to them if needed.  If internationally I may have to use Western Union or the like, but I just need to know who and where and they will get their money.  No hassle.

My point is that if several people come forward to contribute prize money how do we aggragate the money before awarding or is each contributor responsilbe for being sure the winner receives directly from them.

[Survivor]

Some people on this forum would prefer that over the hassle of winning money.

My point is that if several people come forward to contribute prize money how do we aggragate the money before awarding or is each contributor responsilbe for being sure the winner receives directly from them.

The hassle.

[Plague Bringer]

Mapobjects: You MUST use AT LEAST 2 different mapobjects in your map.

Why? What use? Merely a small button .md3 or is a selfmade artwork needed. Can it use its own texture and as such is exempt from the texset rule? Really don't see the use for this..

I have to +1 that.

[Diggs]

Some people on this forum would prefer that over the hassle of winning money.

My point is that if several people come forward to contribute prize money how do we aggragate the money before awarding or is each contributor responsilbe for being sure the winner receives directly from them.

The hassle.

If map designers are happier with an icon instead of cash, that works for me.

[Survivor]

I'm not stopping you of adding to it, I was only pointing out the possible difficulties. The added icon is simply a mark of distinction for the most worthy mapper in this contest on the forums while keeping it real easy. You are within your full right to add your own reward.

[Kaleo]

RULES UPDATED

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