TF2Maps Presents: The Winter 2017 72hour TF2Jam!

theatreTECHIE

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Hi,I'm very new to mapping but I think I'll give it a try. I got a few questions. Does the map have to be perfect with skybox,lightnings etc? Can you only use dev textures on your map?
Thanks
Your map must contain lights (however basic - for instance just some light entities around the place and an environment light for the outdoor areas), and doesn't need a 3D skybox. You can also most certainly use dev textures for your submission. Just make sure that your map follows the rules outlined in the OP and you'll be fine.
 

Dayal

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Feb 8, 2017
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Since it isn't specified anywhere. Does an MvM map need to be fully functional, like, including nav file and mission popfile? The former isn't really a problem to make, but the latter can take quite some time and I rather spend that time on the map. So can I use an already existing popfile from Mannworks, since the design I have in mind is similair to that map? Or can I just skip nav editing and popfile creating in its entirity? I will probably make/edit them if I have time left, but I just want to make sure.
 

Nuke

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Jul 5, 2016
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Since it isn't specified anywhere. Does an MvM map need to be fully functional, like, including nav file and mission popfile? The former isn't really a problem to make, but the latter can take quite some time and I rather spend that time on the map. So can I use an already existing popfile from Mannworks, since the design I have in mind is similair to that map? Or can I just skip nav editing and popfile creating in its entirity? I will probably make/edit them if I have time left, but I just want to make sure.
Not sure. But even them - It's severely hard to push working mvm w/ .nav in 72hr. If you do, all MvM mappers will ask to collab xD
 

Andy Striker

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Feb 8, 2017
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I'm gonna make an SFM poster (since that's my thing, i guess), and since i have 72hrs to do that I'll try to make it as good as I can.
 

LeSwordfish

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Since it isn't specified anywhere. Does an MvM map need to be fully functional, like, including nav file and mission popfile? The former isn't really a problem to make, but the latter can take quite some time and I rather spend that time on the map. So can I use an already existing popfile from Mannworks, since the design I have in mind is similair to that map? Or can I just skip nav editing and popfile creating in its entirity? I will probably make/edit them if I have time left, but I just want to make sure.

It's up to you - would you feel that you'd done enough if you did a map without nav or popfile? It would still count without it, but how much work you do is up to you.
 

iiboharz

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I'm gonna make an SFM poster (since that's my thing, i guess), and since i have 72hrs to do that I'll try to make it as good as I can.
You can always make more than one! There's no hard limit on how much content you can make for the jam!
 

Crowbar

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There's no hard limit on how good you make it, either. As proved by the previous jam, quality > quantity
EDIT: if I was someone else, I could get witty as hell by showing a screenshot of my post count. Since I'm not anyone else, I gotta get witty as hell by making this edit
 

Brock Pootisson

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Jan 5, 2016
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I got a question/submission. I am a video creator and i currently make Dance videos about Taunts, the videos are based on Just Dance, (the dance game for PS3, PS4 or Wii U)

Question: Can i submit a video of mine for the 72Hour, Not now, but as soon as the TF2Jam starts

Thanks in advance
 

LeSwordfish

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I got a question/submission. I am a video creator and i currently make Dance videos about Taunts, the videos are based on Just Dance, (the dance game for PS3, PS4 or Wii U)

Question: Can i submit a video of mine for the 72Hour, Not now, but as soon as the TF2Jam starts

Thanks in advance

You have to make the whole thing during the 72 hours.
 

Spacek531

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I re-checked my schedule and I have an exam on the 13th, so it looks like I won't be able to participate. Better luck next time.
 

Crash

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Crash

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Works fine for me.

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BunionStorm

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Jun 27, 2016
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Will be entering! I've been working on an SFM for a while now, and I will finish it after the Jam, but I hope my experience from that helps me in the Jam.

Also, 'tis my first Jam. I feel good about it. I feel confident. :)