Map in a Month Contest

Shados · Dec 11, 2006

Nah, only staff members can judge I'm afraid. And if you lot want to join, then submit a proper entry.

-*meow*

Bob27 · Dec 11, 2006

Yea well if I don't get something done in time I will probably just submit that demo cinematic I made for the tutorial

Bob27 · Dec 12, 2006

Ok added me to the list, I finaly started making the map

Its gonna be another thing like my Tales of Asiria map. Except hopfuly alot better

Deckboy · Dec 12, 2006

Ooh. . .sounds cool. I would offer to judge too but. . .

Mini-Me · Dec 12, 2006

Im thinking of entering my new map that i started working on today but I'd like some clarifications for some rules.
First up, it says that the map will be judged by triggers/object data and creators should add "comments" for the triggers, does this mean all contest entries must be unprotected? Im not too keen on releasing any of my maps unprot (im not implying that any of you guys would steal it).

Secondly, related to the first though. How exacly will triggers and object data be judged? Lets say for example I made an unit which only purpose is only to act as a visual effect, I based it on a footman and changed only the model, the unit is locussed (making it unselectable so players could only see it but not click it), and i havent changed a single other data on the unit. Would this be judged as "bad" object editing?
Bit same for triggers, if I were to just copy a trigger without renaming the copied trigger, would this also count as "bad" triggering? What exacly will the judges judge with the triggers. How effective they are? Do they work without bugs? How clear do they look (for other people, creators always tend to see their own triggers very clearly)? Will also leak clearing be a big part of the trigger part of judging? If the map is lagless, but not even a single leak has been cleaned in it, will it be judged as "bad" triggering?

If i came off bit confusing an overall clarification of the object data and triggering judging would be sufficiant.

Shados · Dec 13, 2006

I'll try to clear things up a bit. You'll be based on how well you use the object editor as in good tool tips and balanced units/spells/etc, don't worry about dummy units etc they would not be counted as 'bad' object data. As for triggers you'll be based on how well they work and how much lag they cause (Especially if the map is meant to be multiplayer), if the map is lag free but not every leak is cleaned you don't have to worry ^^. The triggers will also be judged on their efficiency, for instance green td has 1 trigger for each wave, whereas my td has two for all of the waves. The triggers do not have to be easily readable to others, though I would like you to add in comments explaining the trigger (Basically the trigger's algorithm) to make it easier for the judges to read, as it can be quite hard reading other's triggers.

As for stealing maps, yes the maps have to be unprotected, but you send the maps to me so the only ones who will get a copy are the judges, and you can release a protected version for the public polls if you wish.

-*meow*

Mini-Me · Dec 13, 2006

Okay thanks for your quik reply, that cleared things out nicely. I'll enter that map to the contest:

Map Name: Mini-Me's Super Bomberman
Genre: Arena/Other
Estimated Time to Complete: Before the contests deadline

I propably wont be scoring points for originality as there have been quite few bomberman maps already made, but did i see right that originality of the map isnt one of the judging criterias?

brad.dude03 · Dec 13, 2006

Mine will be original, but I just failed the lag test XD Custom everything FTW! We'll see how well it does online... strong internet connection required...

Shados · Dec 13, 2006

Mini-Me said:
Okay thanks for your quik reply, that cleared things out nicely. I'll enter that map to the contest:

Map Name: Mini-Me's Super Bomberman
Genre: Arena/Other
Estimated Time to Complete: Before the contests deadline

I propably wont be scoring points for originality as there have been quite few bomberman maps already made, but did i see right that originality of the map isnt one of the judging criterias?

Ahh, but that's why we have the S Factor, to judge you on whatever the fuck we want to judge you on XD.

Added Mini-Me to the entries.

-*meow*

Mini-Me · Dec 16, 2006

How's everybodies projects going?

Im about finished with mine. Just adding few enchancements (or w/e

).

Christers · Dec 16, 2006

Mini-Me said:
How's everybodies projects going?

Im about finished with mine. Just adding few enchancements (or w/e ).

Mine is more or less done, just need a few more levels and balance testing.

Christers

brad.dude03 · Dec 16, 2006

Mine isn't quite done yet, but it is going well enough. I need to get a few more models and skins working in game as well as create the items and finish off the triggers.

Shados · Dec 16, 2006

If I don't have three judges by the end of this I'll pick reliable Hive members to do it -_-. Somewhat like Jury duty, except you're not skipping it.

-*meow*

brad.dude03 · Dec 16, 2006

Lol why the hell would anyone want to skip out on judging for the MIAM contest? Jury duty is another story though XD

ArcticInferno · Dec 17, 2006

Yea...I would love to judge myself too...

brad.dude03 · Dec 17, 2006

As would I. So in the event that I don't get mine done (which would suck but it could happen) it'd be nice to judge

I wont be prejudice towards Bob's map XD

rulerofiron99 · Dec 17, 2006

I havent worked on mine since i started it :bored:

But I'll get to it soon, worry ye not.

About the unprotectedness: I believe that every map should be unprotected - for the sake of noobs, and for warcraft 3 mapping not to die out because a few high-and-mighty dudes dont want their ideas or maps stolen. (P.S. I know it ain't nice to have your map stolen, even if it's a bad one.)

Mini-Me · Dec 17, 2006

Are you calling me high-and-mighty? If you are.....i'll take it as a compliment

.

And 'for the sake of the noob' its better that he learned the stuff by himself and not copy paste someone elses triggers. After all, why does every forum dedicated to wc3 modding have a 'help zone'. You guessed it, for people to get help, ask their questions and receive answers.

Shados · Dec 18, 2006

For the sake of noobs, just copy and paste all your triggers into the post you make advertising your make, chuck 'em in trigger tags and walla, they can stfu.

-*meow*

1)ark_NiTe · Dec 18, 2006

NiTe reporting for Jury Duty!
or so I'd like..

brad.dude03 · Dec 18, 2006

screw jury duty I want judge duty

Shados · Dec 18, 2006

Ok, IF I don't get any staff judges (Seriously, what do all you mods do with your time that's more important that judging ;P, huh?) you're in.

-*meow*

ArcticInferno · Dec 18, 2006

Can I do it as well? LOL.

brad.dude03 · Dec 18, 2006

I hope to finish my entry though because it will be really cool when it's done.

Mini-Me · Dec 18, 2006

Hehehe, i hope all of you guys dont plan on dropping your projects and becoming judges?

brad.dude03 · Dec 18, 2006

Of course not

As I said I want to get my project done as it will be uber sweet, but since mine is a christmas map, well if it isn't done before christmas then it just isn't the same now is it? So, if it doesn't get done by my seasonal deadlines, then I would like to judge because that would be a lot of fun

1)ark_NiTe · Dec 18, 2006

Shados said:
Ok, IF I don't get any staff judges (Seriously, what do all you mods do with your time that's more important that judging ;P, huh?) you're in.

-*meow*

sweet. just inform us when, and if you need us.

ArcticInferno · Dec 19, 2006

Me toooo!!!

HappyTauren · Dec 19, 2006

me2!
*what to write, what to write... *steals idea from deck**

Mini-Me · Dec 19, 2006

I think im done with my map, but I guess I'll hold on to it until you guys get the judging sorted out? And I also didnt see anything in the first post about where the ready maps should be send.

brad.dude03 · Dec 19, 2006

I think we wait and then upload them all on December 31st or something. Mine isn't done yet, I have triggering, get some models workign and yet to design the items, but i'll get there...hopefully...

Deckboy · Dec 19, 2006

Since I couldn't think of anything I'd definitely be down for some judging. . .(here's hoping I'm not busy)

-Deck

operator · Dec 19, 2006

Please make another thread about the contest...

Shados · Dec 22, 2006

operator said:
Please make another thread about the contest...

...Why?

Anyway, send the maps unprotected to me whenever you fell like, but it must be before the 1st of January. I'm not actually going to look at them before then anyway.

I'll release the list of judges on the 1st of January as well.

-*meow*

camel's_hump · Dec 22, 2006

I will judge since I am leaving on Saturday and I won't finish my map by then since I have school tomorrow.

Deckboy · Dec 22, 2006

Nooooo I wanted to play your map. . .

camel's_hump · Dec 22, 2006

Well the thing is there is nothing to play yet. Just some terrain, a combat system, and an opening cinematic.

1)ark_NiTe · Dec 22, 2006

Awesome, I bet Brad's will rock everyone's

......

brad.dude03 · Dec 22, 2006

HaheHa. I dunno whether mine will be done, I don't have the spirit to do all of this bloody object data....

Bob27 · Dec 23, 2006

mm... don't think I will finish my RPG in time, I'll work on it as much as I can though to see if I can get it done in time

If I can't get it done in time I will just enter that demo cinematic I made for the tutorial

brad.dude03 · Dec 23, 2006

I as well will see what I can do

Mini-Me · Dec 23, 2006

Right another question (I seem to have a lot of them

), can we publish our contest works before the contest has ended? Cause I got my map ready and I'd like to make it public, didnt see anything about it in the rules, is that ok?

Lunatechnick · Dec 24, 2006

aww man, i would o' been able to use my loap if 2 of us didnt work on it :/

operator · Dec 24, 2006

Lunatechnick said:
aww man, i would o' been able to use my loap if 2 of us didnt work on it :/

If you're just updating LOAP , It won't be accepted. You have to make everything from scratch

Mini-Me · Dec 24, 2006

I've released my contest map. Anybody interested can read more about it and download it in here:

http://www.clancbs.com/board/showthread.php?t=1257

rulerofiron99 · Dec 25, 2006

if i dont finish in time i'll just submit my goblin exploration squad map (started about 15th december) :coolgrunt:

Shados · Dec 25, 2006

Mini-Me said:
Right another question (I seem to have a lot of them ), can we publish our contest works before the contest has ended? Cause I got my map ready and I'd like to make it public, didnt see anything about it in the rules, is that ok?

Sure, the whole idea of any map-making contest is to promote the making of good-quality maps. And seeing as you're finshed, send me a link to an unprotected version.

-*meow*

The_wand_mirror · Dec 25, 2006

eh ? whats the status of this contest ? mappers got 1,5 week to go ?

Mini-Me · Dec 25, 2006

Contest deadline is 31st of december. Today is 25th of december, do the math.

Christers · Dec 27, 2006

I'm done with the map, how can I send it?

Christers