TF2Maps.net Contest #8 - KoTH, Sponsored by STAR_

[Void]

guess who maps

maps again

void is maps

tell a friend

 

[tyler]

you couldnt map your way out of a paper bag, get real

 

[Void]

i already mapped my way out of the last paper bag. the one you tried to murder me with.

the cops won't hear the end of this.

 

[LeSwordfish]

guess who maps

maps again

void is maps

tell a friend

Heeee's a spider-map.

 

[StickZer0]

Here comes Hasselkoth!

 

[Fruity Snacks]

Here comes Hasselkoth!

Your skills at finding clear images needs some work

 

[Roosevelt]

Been messing around with the Hammer Editor recently, decided it is time to do some legit mapping. This contest has made me join the forums to further develop my skills and do some friendly competing (I really hope there is no join-date limitation on the contest haha). I realize I'm going against some veteran map makers, but oh well.

BRING ON THE MAPS!!!

 

[Belli]

No straight out copying or stealing content from other maps, official or otherwise. Inspiration and ideas are good, just make sure you built it yourself for this competition.

I guess props/models are allowed though? E.g., using the foundry cauldron for something, as long as you don't just copy-paste it with all of its surrounding elements (fire pit) ??

 

[LeSwordfish]

Yes, that's fine. Individual props are okay. Building a scene from the foundry fire pit props is okay, copy-pasting the exact same one is not

 

[Fruity Snacks]

I guess props/models are allowed though? E.g., using the foundry cauldron for something, as long as you don't just copy-paste it with all of its surrounding elements (fire pit) ??

Correct, notable props are okay, like the foundry cauldron, or the Upward curvey platform or the badlands spire.

Copying the final room, or spawn room, or something like that, from another map is forbidden.

 

[Locutus]

Why will the submission thread only be open for a week?

What if something comes up and I'm busy, or forget? If someone finishes (to the best of their ability) their map a few weeks before the deadline why shouldn't they be able to submit it early?

 

[Fruity Snacks]

Why will the submission thread only be open for a week?

What if something comes up and I'm busy, or forget? If someone finishes (to the best of their ability) their map a few weeks before the deadline why shouldn't they be able to submit it early?

This is just a standard we have set. If you can not submit during that time, and need to submit before hand, because of a good reason, you can PM me, and I will submit it for you.

A bad reason is "I just don't want to forget," you must have a legitimate reason for not being able to submit on time. I will tell you in the PM if I will accept the reason or not.

 

[Locutus]

This is just a standard we have set. If you can not submit during that time, and need to submit before hand, because of a good reason, you can PM me, and I will submit it for you.

A bad reason is "I just don't want to forget," you must have a legitimate reason for not being able to submit on time. I will tell you in the PM if I will accept the reason or not.

Just wanted to make sure. I have terrible luck and something horrible could happen. I could find myself out of town or even without internet (god forbid) for extended periods of time. D:

 

[Human|Brutality]

We have been needing more community koth maps and koth maps in general. I eagerly await the winners of this contest.

 

[Just Annoyed Engy]

Let's make a giant, outdoor map with lots of Rocket Jumping. STAR would love me.

Anyways is it possible for me and my friends to playtest the map, or getting some planning/balancing/etc help from them?

 

[Fruity Snacks]

Let's make a giant, outdoor map with lots of Rocket Jumping. STAR would love me.

Anyways is it possible for me and my friends to playtest the map, or getting some planning/balancing/etc help from them?

Yes, you can test with friends, but you must be the person who makes teh map. You can not collaborate on the map making.

 

[grazr]

STAR seems to have plugged us in a vid 3-4 days ago for both his and the 72 hour contest so we might see a lot more interest from strangers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKf_a3n6vxk

ravidge edit:
You linked the wrong video: http://youtu.be/EL43Ygke_S8?hd=1&t=4m26s

 

[Beetle]

I don't suppose KOTH by capping the flag is allowed, is it?

Q: How come multi-cp KotH is allowed but other variations are not?
A: Multiple capture points in KotH doesn't dramatically change the rules, and it's easy enough to grasp what is going on. However, as a fair warning: only attempt to incorporate additional control points in your design if you think it will improve the gameplay, you don't get any extra points just for trying it.

I guess that answers my question, doesn't it?

 

[ZooL]

Let's Map !

 

[Fruity Snacks]

Friendly reminder to everyone that if you are making a map, you MUST have a development thread for the map in the Contest Entries Subforum! You must have the thread made by August 12th or you will be disqualified!

For clarification of any rules, check out the contests main post, any questions can be directed at me.
You have 37 days left!