Cinematic Contest #2 - Love Story

[Avator]

-I thought I set the camera's and sky to get the snow field out of sight. I'll have to check that again then.
-The camera's were annoying, because of some distances, angles or views it doesn't show some of the environment.
-For all terrain related stuff: I truly suck at terraining, so in my opinion I've done one heck of a job with this one xD
-Due to lack of space on the road, I can't place pathing blockers to separate the trottoir from the road. So to prevent people from going out to walk over the road and walk straight through cars, I gave them small collision size.
-Big size... What did you expect with 3 music files and over 100 imports?
-That must be a mistake when 'censuring' this map. The original already has all voice-acting triggered and I deleted those along with the imports and excess sounds in the sound editor to prevent spoilers. Seems like I accidentally deleted the 'Stop shaking' command along.

For the other comments:
-You may thank the voice-actors for that. They're all mentioned in the credits (if you managed to read it through shaking xD)
-It's far from what I wanted out of it
-Same as with the voice-actors: Thank the people mentioned in the credits for that ^^
-Thank you very much
-Not much to say here... Thanks composers and artists of those tracks! I love 'em


I'll try to fix as much as possible of the comments you gave. Thanks for taking the time to test and comment my WIP and I'll try to get in done in proper quality ASAP



EDIT: No Septimus, it was just a WIP. The cinematic is not finished.

 

[Septimus]

I would check out this material to see if it was close to completion or not, if it was 95% complete. I would probably start poll with it right away as it have been delay for quite a time.

 

[Gilles]

Do you want me to set it up Sept, or can you?

 

[Avator]

Having in mind that the opening, credits and 3.5/5 scene's are finished. And adding with that the fact that there are still some bugs in it, it would be at about 75% completion.

 

[bounty hunter2]

The camera isn't shaking that hard in the end but it is shaking. I did manage to read the credits.

 

[Septimus]

I already review that resources and I think this have been delayed quite a time just for you only. I would give you an extension of up to 2 weeks to finish it, if you failed to send me the latest submission by 12/2/2009; I going to use the submission I have just receive from you.

And it would be unfair for the other if I give you a rather longer extension time while not for them. Hope you understand that.

 

[Avator]

Ofcourse. That's very understandable. I just hope I'm not annoying people with the long time I need for my submission.

 

[bounty hunter2]

The more submissions the interesting it gets. I think you will manage it in two weeks, anything earlier is well appriciated.

 

[Avator]

I'll try. Thanks for the support

 

[bounty hunter2]

Wow I can't believe 40 days have passed since the initial deadline. xD Seems like I made the map yesterday

 

[Thrikodius]

Wow I can't believe 40 days have passed since the initial deadline. xD Seems like I made the map yesterday

I almost forgot the contest untill I saw Avator joining chat last week I think.

 

[Septimus]

6 more day for you to get it done

 

[bounty hunter2]

Tick, tock, tick, tock the clock it ticking

 

[Avator]

I'm aware of that. I'll tell you something when there's something to tell, but right now I'm just continueing the cinematic where possible

 

[bounty hunter2]

Avator so three days to the Final {Notice how I bolded it} deadline

Will you make it?

 

[Nbah]

I still can't believe how this contest began in the beginning of November and will end in the beginning of February =O That's, liek, 3 months

 

[Thrikodius]

I still can't believe how this contest began in the beginning of November and will end in the beginning of February =O That's, liek, 3 months

The campaign contest was set to last three months.

 

[Avator]

I've made some progress yesterday. The only thing left to do is create the last scene (which shouldn't cause too many issues if my assumptions are correct) and check for any possible stuff to fix or adjust.

 

[Gilles]

No more extensions, this has gone on too long. You all have one week, the contest will end Feb 16th.

 

[Avator]

First you say no more extensions and then you extend the deadline by 4 extra days?

 

[Nbah]

The campaign contest was set to last three months.

Compare a campaign contest with a, let's say, 5-minute cinematic contest and you'll see my point.

 

[Thrikodius]

Compare a campaign contest with a, let's say, 5-minute cinematic contest and you'll see my point.

I know I was just joking. Tryin to be funny but it appears that I failed again. %)=

 

[Avator]

If you can make a decent cinematic in 5 minutes, you're a god xD

 

[Thrikodius]

If you can make a decent cinematic in 5 minutes, you're a god xD

I think he meant a cinematic that would last 5 minutes.
... But I'm no sure...

 

[Gilles]

First you say no more extensions and then you extend the deadline by 4 extra days?

From what I read, there was no deadline. Septimus was going to end it when he got enough submissions. I'm putting the pressure on to actually finish it.

 

[Avator]

I already review that resources and I think this have been delayed quite a time just for you only. I would give you an extension of up to 2 weeks to finish it, if you failed to send me the latest submission by 12/2/2009; I going to use the submission I have just receive from you.

And it would be unfair for the other if I give you a rather longer extension time while not for them. Hope you understand that.

It's the first post on the previous page

 

[Gilles]

Whoops, my bad. You have three days.

 

[bounty hunter2]

I already review that resources and I think this have been delayed quite a time just for you only. I would give you an extension of up to 2 weeks to finish it, if you failed to send me the latest submission by 12/2/2009; I going to use the submission I have just receive from you.

And it would be unfair for the other if I give you a rather longer extension time while not for them. Hope you understand that.

What about this then? We are all done Gilles, just waiting for Avator.

 

[Thrikodius]

What about this then? We are all done Gilles, just waiting for Avator.

Easy, don't you think poor Avator has enough presure on him as it is?
We should give him cookies instead to give him a sugar rush that will make him work faster.

 

[Avator]

Cookies sound good ^^

*Eats cookie*
I like Thrikodius better

 

[bounty hunter2]

I am not making any pressure on Avator, I am just pointing to Gilles that we are all done, so he is waiting for Avator only. It's really been a long time can it be that this is finally ending?

I baked a cake! Ha, beat that!

 

[Avator]

I know you're not putting pressure on me, but I do know that I'm really taking a long time on this thing.

*Eats cake*
Now I like bounty hunter2 best!

 

[Septimus]

Actually, based on the condition. He already disqualified for exceed the time limit permitted, but I give him the additional time limit so I could seen a better work. Anyway, with 4 submission (Without Avator submission), it won't seems to be fair.

 

[bounty hunter2]

I don't care how long does it take to finish, 1 month or 11, I just want a steady deadline and you put it, that's good. So there are three days left and I am sure Avator will get it in time.

Avator likes me the most now *In your face Thrikodius* xD

 

[CoBrA b]

Avator likes me the most now *In your face Thrikodius* xD

I just made a hot fudge sundae and a cup of my famous mexican hot chocolate.

 

[Thrikodius]

Avator likes me the most now *In your face Thrikodius* xD

*Gives home made Hi-Q beer to Avator that contains a secret "like-Thrikodius-posion", but of course nobody knows about that.* %)=

 

[Gilles]

A little off topic is fine, but let's not generate too much spam.

 

[Nbah]

Anyway, with 4 submission (Without Avator submission), it won't seems to be fair.

I don't see anything fair in a 3 month submission compared to our deadline.

 

[Septimus]

I don't see anything fair in a 3 month submission compared to our deadline.

Because you all said you all have complete it. Apart from that, if 2 out of the 4 submission was poorly develop, it won't be fair because the 2nd worst submission entry could get a free reputation for being at 3rd place all because he finish it before the deadline.

 

[Nbah]

Because you all said you all have complete it. Apart from that, if 2 out of the 4 submission was poorly develop, it won't be fair because the 2nd worst submission entry could get a free reputation for being at 3rd place all because he finish it before the deadline.

I would have changed many things and developed it far more greater if I had 3 months that's the point, sadly I thought the deadline (3 days or so I think it was) was going to be final so I rushed.

 

[CoBrA b]

I would have changed many things and developed it far more greater if I had 3 months that's the point, sadly I thought the deadline (3 days or so I think it was) was going to be final so I rushed.

This is what happened to me, too. I thought I only had a week to make my cinematic, so I rushed really hard to get it done by the deadline. If I had 3 months, I would probably have taken my time to make my cinematic look better than it did when I turned it in. Still, no complaints on my part.

 

[Avator]

So you guys didn't improve your maps while I was working on mine? If I had my submission entered and we were waiting for someone else, I'd have worked on my submission to improve it where possible, and post a new improved submission every once in a while. Then I'm sure to have as high quality as time can buy.

 

[Gilles]

I would have changed many things and developed it far more greater if I had 3 months that's the point, sadly I thought the deadline (3 days or so I think it was) was going to be final so I rushed.

Everyone has had the same amount of time. Besides, it's all about modding isn't it? Wouldn't you rather see good submissions, and win in a close contest than winning simply because you finished on the original deadline?

 

[Thrikodius]

I made a mini-rush the last week and was done 3 days before the deadline, but I didn't upload it till 1 day before. And then with the extent I was able to fix some of the bugs.

But seriously, if you are too stressed you might get a heart attack and die. That's my philosophy anyway so I take it easy and enjoy the calm moments. XD

BTW: Post number 666!

 

[CoBrA b]

So you guys didn't improve your maps while I was working on mine? If I had my submission entered and we were waiting for someone else, I'd have worked on my submission to improve it where possible, and post a new improved submission every once in a while. Then I'm sure to have as high quality as time can buy.

So, if no one else has a problem with this, if I manage to make an improved version of my cinematic before Avator finishes, would it be accepted, or would the one I've already submitted be the only one that would be accepted because I declared it as my official final version?

I have some minor changes in mind that could easily be done with a few tweaks to the triggering, maybe even a few terrain changes.

If anyone has a problem with me trying to do this, let me know and I'll just stick with the version I already submitted.

 

[Gilles]

You can update your submission until the 12th.

 

[CoBrA b]

Awesome! I'm almost Done with my upgrades.

 

[CoBrA b]

Done! Here's the map!

Should I PM this to Septimus, or just leave it posted here?

 

[Nbah]

You can update your submission until the 12th.

Love, idea. Just can we have a day or two extra. School is kinda hard on me and I'm planning for big improvements (I hope).

 

[Septimus]

27 hours to go...