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Duffedwaffe
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Tigger
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I'm working on a map that might be done in time for the contest.
Am I allowed to post the map as a WIP for feedback, and then post it to the contest when I'm done?
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msleeper
digital entertainment design
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| Tigger wrote: | I'm working on a map that might be done in time for the contest.
Am I allowed to post the map as a WIP for feedback, and then post it to the contest when I'm done? |
You can upload your map, but that upload will be considered your entry. IE, you can't make changes to it after people play it, and re-upload an edited version for the voting.
EDIT Also, check the first post. By request, the contest has been extended one more week. Contest now ends February 10!
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Duffedwaffe
I'm why we can't have nice things. Also mod.
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Aldéz
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| Not sure how to name the zip/rar file (contest0108_<your name>_<map name>). Does <your name> mean my full legal name or the forum name? Does <map name> mean the file name of the bsp or the name (title) of the map? |
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msleeper
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| Aldéz wrote: | | Not sure how to name the zip/rar file (contest0108_<your name>_<map name>). Does <your name> mean my full legal name or the forum name? Does <map name> mean the file name of the bsp or the name (title) of the map? |
contest0108_aldez_bspname.rar
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limagic
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Will the poll be on this thread and Will it be judged via the public or the moderators.
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msleeper
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There will be a seperate thread for voting, and voting will be open to all registered members.
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Riven
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Nameless
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http://forums.thinkingwithportals.com/dload.php?action=file&file_id=161
This is the my map entry! Its short  I wanted to be able to complete it before the deadline, but I didn't want to sacrifice quality, so I sacrificed quantity (remind anyone of the original Portal?). I am still very new to mapping and many of the things on this map were personal firsts.
I hope you guys like the map, this was meant to be a learning experience so any constructive criticism will be appreciated  |
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Mr. Happy
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Just so you know, TigerDirect is evil evil evil bait-n-switching charge your credit card when they dont have it in stock company that shouldn't be supported in any way.
On a lighter note, can't wait to see all the finished entries and vote! |
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msleeper
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Wow thanks for the input, I might change that around to something else then if that's the case.
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Hober
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Joined: 13 Oct 2007
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| Mr. Happy wrote: | | Just so you know, TigerDirect is evil evil evil bait-n-switching charge your credit card when they dont have it in stock company that shouldn't be supported in any way. |
That is completely fucking false. I've been getting bargains from them for about five years now. They have a store in my area and I check them first for any part because they have very good deals. I think my computer is composed of parts constructed either from old parts I had laying around, stuff I got for free, or stuff I bought from them.
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Cyclone
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| Nameless wrote: | http://forums.thinkingwithportals.com/dload.php?action=file&file_id=161
This is the my map entry! Its short I wanted to be able to complete it before the deadline, but I didn't want to sacrifice quality, so I sacrificed quantity (remind anyone of the original Portal?). I am still very new to mapping and many of the things on this map were personal firsts.
I hope you guys like the map, this was meant to be a learning experience so any constructive criticism will be appreciated |
Whenever I quick-load on your map, I crash to a black screen; quick-saving works fine. Please endeavor to fix this, as it makes it hard to play. Quick-loading has become something of a reflex for me when things don't go right, plus, it just isn't good practice to have a map not work.
That aside, here are my thoughts:
Pros:
+ Cool idea. Yes, I have seen something like this before, in the last contest as a matter of fact, but it hasn't, to my knowledge, been implemented this smoothly before.
+ The BTS (Behind the Scenes) area was cool, nicely laid out.
+ Nice use of GLaDOS voices.
+ Good difficulty; made me think without making me pull my hair out in frustration.
+ Very Aperature-ish - felt for the most part like I was in a proper test chamber (except for the below cons). You had cameras, a proper entrance sign (I hope you go on to make chambers one through five!) and observation rooms, which I always like to see.
Cons:
- Quick-loading is glitchy for some reason - crashes me to a black screen. See above.
- One ball-and-catcher puzzle is a little short.
- Seriously, one puzzle?!
- Look at the the first area, around the elevator and ball launcher, where the floor meets the wall. There's something weird going on, like I can see out of the level. I don't know if you did it on purpose or not, but I don't like it.
- The button timers seemed a tiny bit short - maybe add another second or two, depending on what others think.
- If you press the button to release another orb before the first one dissipates, weird stuff happens.
Overall, it's a good entry. Not perfect, but it has promise of good things to come, and I'd say you have a decent shot at winning. That said, you're the only entry so far, so you've got my vote.  |
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Darksoul
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| There's no way my map will be ready for the tenth, but I will surely show it, contest or no contest. |
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