TF2M Annual Major Contest # 3
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Well, I think I might neglect my social life more and enter this contest. Sigh.....
It makes sense to me to have the two gamemodes graded seperately, with two winners. The new CTF mode and PLR are so different I don't know how you'd compare all the maps, except through personal preference of the gamemode. Even if there's one ultimate winner though, it would be nice for the best map from the other gamemode to be recognized as well.
It makes sense to me to have the two gamemodes graded seperately, with two winners. The new CTF mode and PLR are so different I don't know how you'd compare all the maps, except through personal preference of the gamemode. Even if there's one ultimate winner though, it would be nice for the best map from the other gamemode to be recognized as well.
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The grading is not "what do you like more", it is "what was built best", and that will show regardless of what you do within the map.
I know, and it probably won't end up being an issue. But there's the possibility that two amazing maps are entered under different game modes. If both are built really well respective to their game mode, there hits a point where you can't separate an objective critique from personal preference. It'd be like judging whether an apple or an orange is the superior fruit.
Of course, I guess it's unlikely two "perfect" maps will get made like that. I'm probably getting worked up over nothing.:woot:
Regarding the bias towards the different modes, I completely forgot to distinguish how the awards are handled. The top score for each game mode gets a prize, then all the remaining top scores will get one, regardless of mode. It's possible that our prize collection will be boosted enough to allow winning in separate categories, but no promises yet.
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TheDarkerSideofYourShadow
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<3 Shmitz.
Also, I see what you did there.
Also again... 1953 = `08?
Also, I see what you did there.
Also again... 1953 = `08?
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Nah, that would make it... 15 years before present.
1994 ? Quake ?
Maybe he just threw a random date here ?
...it's just supposed to fit into the time setting of the game.
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True, and if you consider the year as just that, then it does it perfectly well. However, I was wondering if 1953 = (1+9), (5+3) = 08, as the founding year of TF2M, since hes got the hammer logo with "crafting the world, building since 1953." Just seems like it would be another subtle nod to the community.
Nvm, looked at the group page on steam. its 2007 :-/
Nvm, looked at the group page on steam. its 2007 :-/
Very creative posters there Shmitz.
It's a hardcoded leftover from TFC's Avanti (which the Invade setting was modeled after), and there isn't anything you can do about it (since everything else with that setting is perfect).
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For some reason the silhouette in the bottom-left corner of the first poster reminds me of the axe from Quake. D:
Okay, fine, the Hammer hammer as well.
@I- D : could you update the OP to state every gamemode-alteration that is allowed?
After seeing more and more exceptions it would be nice to see which variation has already been allowed to participate
would be quite helpful for people who are about to start and haven´t decided yet on the gamemode or still toy with ideas in their head
After seeing more and more exceptions it would be nice to see which variation has already been allowed to participate
would be quite helpful for people who are about to start and haven´t decided yet on the gamemode or still toy with ideas in their head
Some people are being all secretive about their variations though, and don't want anyone to know. 
Sorry eerie, but Boojum is correct. I have not gone into details about what I have approved because the authors will likely want their ideas kept secret. If they wish to discuss said variations on the forums, it is their prerogative. I'm pretty good about responding to my pms w/in a couple days, so don't wait to ask me about making a few variations on the rules.