Opinions requested: 72-hour contest again?
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I'd join in if i could, but i'm iunsure as to whether or not i'd be available to.
- Aug 11, 2008
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I'm sorry I didn't elaborate; Our Contest #6 is ending on the 25th for submissions, right? So I wouldn't start another contest of any type until at least 2-3 weeks after that, so that people planning to give reviews for all the maps and that want to enter this have plenty of time to playtest the current maps fresh out the gate while not interfering with their ability to play one of these maps.
Make it July 4th. A month after a year after the first one. I'm a fan of anniversaries if you couldn't tell.
- Sep 5, 2009
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I'm already out, but I'm taking extra classes for summer. Summer school ends June 25th-ish for me, and it seems everyone else feels more comfortable with July. Doesn't really matter to me after that, I have interest in a 72 hour contest. (Check my posted threads, I wrote something similar about this).
- Apr 19, 2009
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I would much rather have the freedom to do anything you want, no real restrictions other then the map has to have been started after the contest started.
I really need to get back into mapping.
I really need to get back into mapping.
McNuggetFiend
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I'll donate my undying love to the winner.
REEJ
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That's the thing I'd like, other ideas like detailing premade section, only-1-room or 'only dev textures' would be just boring.
This is where the tough part of the judging is. If you do a contest where its "Make the best map you can in 72 hours" some people are good enough to have it roughly detailed, the other half won't be able to even have a solid layout down. Some will focus more on detail, and have a crappy layout.
If the contest is about the maps, then making it so that detailing will not be judged wouldn't be a bad idea. Gives everyone a level playing field to have a chance to get a good layout of larger maps (5CP/A/DCTF[CP]/PLR/PL... and I'm sure we will have one person attempting a 72hr TC map)...
I just want this contest no matter what it ends up being. even before backlot, I did a bit of speed mapping and I find I can actually map/do better layouts when I do things quickly. So this will be a nice start (backlot was made in under 2 hours)
I'd much prefer layout-making. I'd also suggest specifying that the layout for a stage of a 3-stage map is also appropriate, so we can expand our maps outside the competition.
Agree with that...
I think the contest should be more used as a way to help give people a base for a map they want to make, in a competitive environment. I know a LOT of people have been complaining about mappers block, and doing this has worked for me.
I think the contest should be more used as a way to help give people a base for a map they want to make, in a competitive environment. I know a LOT of people have been complaining about mappers block, and doing this has worked for me.
gamemaster1996
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- Sep 30, 2009
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1. First and foremost, do you like the idea of this contest? Anything that should be changed in your opinion (e.g. duration)?
I do like the Idea of this contest however i think i'd prefer it if we're given a pack of stuff before hand e.g prefab and instances (If possible) to speed up things as 72hours isn't too long unlest done straight.Also some guidelines and theme's might be nice.
2. What's a good time? I'm concerned about letting as many people as possible partake in the contest, so I'm thinking late June or early July will work out best for most people. Going on a vacation isn't something that should affect the date, but if your reasons related to something like school, I want to hear it because it'll probably also affect many others.
Definetely during a school holiday of some sort so preferabbally after the 23rd of July.
3. This isn't that important, but would you be willing to contribute to a larger prize? I'll supply small prizes myself (Steam games, I guess), but I have my limits.
Maybe but as a 15 year old i dion't earn that much.
I do like the Idea of this contest however i think i'd prefer it if we're given a pack of stuff before hand e.g prefab and instances (If possible) to speed up things as 72hours isn't too long unlest done straight.Also some guidelines and theme's might be nice.
2. What's a good time? I'm concerned about letting as many people as possible partake in the contest, so I'm thinking late June or early July will work out best for most people. Going on a vacation isn't something that should affect the date, but if your reasons related to something like school, I want to hear it because it'll probably also affect many others.
Definetely during a school holiday of some sort so preferabbally after the 23rd of July.
3. This isn't that important, but would you be willing to contribute to a larger prize? I'll supply small prizes myself (Steam games, I guess), but I have my limits.
Maybe but as a 15 year old i dion't earn that much.
The prefab pack is the ABS pack