TF2M Annual Major Contest # 3

[MangyCarface]

This is twice now that permission was given to enter a map and then revoked. Stop being so reactive to participants' feedback

If any of you feel challenged by a repurposed map (one that is inherently not built towards the gametype in question) you should probably rethink your own approach and its strength in addressing the contest's goals

 

[Armadillo of Doom]

I don't count the first one, so this is only 1 time On a serious note though, I don't exactly have any precedents to fall back on, and I maintain that I was being rather hasty. A map that's been in development for half a year prior just isn't fair, and that's my final word.

 

[evanonline]

I really love these mapping contests because they encourage a lot of great new maps to come out and fosters creativity and quality. Most of the best payload maps came out because of last year's contest.

For this reason I'm pretty sad that I didn't enter, but it was for the best--I had an idea kicking around in my head for a normal payload map, and I really wanted to commit to it instead of just coming up with something for the sake of entering a contest. I did a closed playtest of the first alpha version last night and it was received better than any other map I've done before, so I'm very, very happy about that.

Nevertheless, I'm starting to kick around some ideas for a push CTF map now, though, and I might end up doing one of those--obviously won't be a contest entry, but...in any case I hope I can enter next year's.

I've had the pleasure of being present for a few of the playtests for contest entries on gamedays--I wanna show up at them more often. A lot of very promising maps are coming out and I wish everyone good luck. Not that it really matters from me, but I'm just very impressed by everything I've seen.

 

[Zeewier]

:O everytime i'm away for 2 weeks something nice happens last time it was the Swamp theme, now its an extention to the annual contest . Just when I decided not to finish my map for the contest.(My new life will take more time then i intended (new band, new study, new friends, new hobbies))

<3

 

[tf2withbeer]

It would def be nice to see some new plr maps.:thumbup:

 

[Void]

A friendly reminder for those who are about to detail... or already started!

If you want more symmetry among your PLR map, there are BLU variants of Spytech necessities available here!

 

[littleedge]

Also, for those that are at the detailing stage...

If you have seen how I post a bunch of screenshots on detailed maps like Outback, and you want me to do the same for your map, tell me on Steam (or a Private Message on the forums). I would do them all, but I have school starting, so i don't plan on doing any of them as thorough anymore, but if you ask me to do yours specifically, I can try. Don't rush me though.

 

[Armadillo of Doom]

Just a quick bumpity. The third poster (and personally my favorite thus far) for Calculated Chaos has been released. Thanks to Nineaxis for such an awesome picture http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=2491

 

[Dr. Spud]

Oh damn, I need to remember to stick these posters in my map.

 

[Armadillo of Doom]

Oh damn, I need to remember to stick these posters in my map.

I think everyone could probly do with a reminder, lol. It would be a shame if an entry got disqualified for not adhering to such a simple rule. Besides, you should be proud to show a little love to TF2M & Friends

 

[ChickenHunter]

i'm going to have to drop out of this contest. I'm nowhere near finished and have been boged down in work. Maybe next time. :sleep:

 

[Randdalf]

I'm a little piqued by this rule:

CTF must also use the established team setup; Blu attacking and Red defending

In my map here: [ame="http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=10141"]CTF Fool Hill - TF2Maps.net[/ame]

I converted a map I'd already made into this game mode, with the intention of entering it into the contest. The bit I took from the previous map was the only detailed section within it, and it's a BLU base. Therefore, I was forced to reverse the team roles in order to prevent player confusion (attacking a BLU base as BLU).

Could I still enter it? Or is this a.. err... strict rule?

 

[DontWannaName]

So theres about 11 days left in the contest and none of the plr maps are in beta, all are in alpha. I would love to add some to my server but if they are in alpha I dont consider them playable. Seems like time is running out

 

[Ravidge]

So theres about 11 days left in the contest and none of the plr maps are in beta, all are in alpha. I would love to add some to my server but if they are in alpha I dont consider them playable. Seems like time is running out

It's unfortunate that no plr maps are in beta yeah. But I assure you, they are playable!

Don't ignore the maps completely, give them atleast a chance before you mark them off as unplayable.

 

[Icarus]

Can't say I can expect DWN to help me, he's boycotting me

 

[DontWannaName]

haha, not you, just the group you belong to.

 

[Fearlezz]

If it weren't for all the exams and homework, I would so go all in and detail Animus, but I might not make it until the deadline. We'll see

 

[PMAvers]

Since entries are starting to roll in, I'll go ahead and mention that I'm grabbing all the entries and running them on my private server.

208.167.243.68:27015
password: wang

 

[gamemaster1996]

Im getting right on this contest having not entred one yet.

Btw the plr links invalid

 

[Tinker]

I'm really loving this contest. Every single entry seems to be fantastic in its own right. I've never seen such overall high levels of quality in the other contests. Well done everyone