January Mapping Contest - $50 prize!

NocturnalGhost · Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 8:29 pm Post subject:

The problems with Riven's map seem to be mainly related to the fact that the game can't locate the .vcd files for the logic_choreographed_scenes.

Because of this, any events that are being set in motion by a scene finishing, are not taking place.

Riven, I am not sure whether you have incorrectly bspzipped the files, or if there is some problem with having .vcd files within the bsp, as I have never tried to use them in this way myself.

It's a shame that such a small problem can break a map like this. Sad

Grax, your entry is invalid, if I am understanding the rules correctly. I enjoyed your map though, if that's any consolation Very Happy

Riven · Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 8:51 pm Post subject:

It is indeed an error in the packing of the custom files for the map, I apologize. I will repack the files even if it doesn't count for the competition. I just want you guys to enjoy it, and I am sorry you had to fly through the map, sorry...

I did test it, but not without copies of the custom .vcds for my own, so it's like it didn't matter whether they were packed or not. I'm working on it...

[EDIT] would it bother you guyes if the files were not packed into the bsp? It would assure that they would work, cause atm, I don't have another computer to test them on... I'll get it out in the next 30 min regardless though.

NocturnalGhost · Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 9:26 pm Post subject:

Wrips · New Employee Joined: 10 Feb 2008 Posts: 2

OK, Finally I got this map done. It is a fun little three level map. I think you will have a great time playing it so enjoy.

http://garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=31263
just follow the link here and press download.

I have a .bns so you don;t have to go to the developer console.

NocturnalGhost · Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 9:42 pm Post subject:

Wrips.

Wrips · New Employee Joined: 10 Feb 2008 Posts: 2

alright sorry about that I've been working all day on this, I'm a bit tired.

so here it is.
http://forums.thinkingwithportals.com/dload.php?action=file&file_id=165

Duffedwaffe · Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 10:38 pm Post subject:

http://forums.thinkingwithportals.com/dload.php?action=file&file_id=166

SLINGSHOT! BOOYA!

Riven · Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 10:39 pm Post subject:

O.K. Here is the original Link I posted:
Old Broken Version
That one^ doesn't work, but if you download this link below, You'll get all the files and another copy of the map. So, regardless whether you download that first old link or not, This new download is all you need (should need) in order to play the map. AND, the new download will make the old one work! But for people who didn't download the old version, don't worry about it, just download this new version and it will work guaranteed (hopefully).

New Fixed Copy!

Hope this works guys, let me know if it doesn't!

-Riven

taco · Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 11:02 pm Post subject:

Well, the map seems to "work" now, though I have only played to the first fling puzzle, and which point I fell into the toxic waste, died, and the map went black before kicking me to the portal menu.

Also, I have no Idea how you managed to make a 100mb .bsp + another 50mb of audio. You've got to have some stuff packed in there you don't need.

Riven · Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 11:35 pm Post subject:

I'm SO Glad to hear it's working (whew!) But because I have run out of time to pak and test a new copy of the map, I simply included the old packed map + the custom files in their respective folders. So yes, you are downloading two copies of the custom sounds and vcds and that makes the download 2x larger. I'm working on it now, but I needed to get a working copy out before the deadline.

None of my play testers ever encountered a "blackout" to the menu after dying. But if that does happen, I have included an autosave system in the map, so look to load the last autosave you see.

[EDIT] O.K., I've just been informed that the autosaves don't work, and sometimes not even the quicksaves. Sad

This map is kinda Borked if you acidentally died. I guess put on god mode, and play through it that way and just don't cheat? I'll admit, it must be because I rushed to get it out today. I hope this doesn't ruin my chances too much Sad

Kiavik · Superior Participant Joined: 29 Nov 2007 Posts: 60

Riven's map is clearly the best of the lot in terms of presentation, but I have to say I liked Duffedwaffe's puzzles more. Too bad for that bug with quicksaves on riven's map, but really, it's not an hard one so you could easily do it without dying once.
Btw, props for the ending, Riven!

Browen · Superior Participant Joined: 25 Nov 2007 Posts: 79

will there be a thread where we can vote for all of the maps?