Hive Workshop Cup Melee Mapping Contest [Polls Open]

[Nudl9]

That isn't the problem.
Custom item drop tables get swapped around or scrambled, i don't remember the details but a camp would suddenly drop crown of kings.

 

[WolfFarkas]

My theory: you have custom drop table with 3 items, 33% change each. So 3 times 33% equals 99%. Then there's bugged 1% change of not getting any item. I don't know if this is true but I should fix my drops too since I noticed that custom table rarely doesn't drop anything.

If I am correct when you set 3 items manually, 1 of them gets 34% chance of drop and the other 2 33%

That isn't the problem.
Custom item drop tables get swapped around or scrambled, i don't remember the details but a camp would suddenly drop crown of kings.

I remember I used custom items categories for custom item tables,saved the wc3 file, next day, they shuffle, so the red creep was looting a permanent level 2. never again I touched a custom item table in my life.

 

[Anomines]

Here my entry:

Gold Port


Its still WIP but I´ll better post it in case something happens and I wont be able to upload the final version till the deadline

 

[Nudl9]

It's not the 99% drop chance.
Shit, i don't have the world editor in front of me right now.
Basicly it's Unit > Items Dropped > The function below Use Custom Item Table
Now what will happen is that either the item tables are swapped around or it's scrambled, either way it's bugged.
Resulting in some bugs like Crown of Kings dropping instead of Permanent 4 or something like that.
It wasn't a bug i knew about and it randomly happend on Wtii's stream when he played my map Howling Pass.
Basicly the only way to ensure it's not bugged is to use the item drop feature you showed on the picture.
Ofc also fix 33/33/34

 

[WolfFarkas]

It's not the 99% drop chance.
Shit, i don't have the world editor in front of me right now.
Basicly it's Unit > Items Dropped > The function below Use Custom Item Table
Now what will happen is that either the item tables are swapped around or it's scrambled, either way it's bugged.
Resulting in some bugs like Crown of Kings dropping instead of Permanent 4 or something like that.
It wasn't a bug i knew about and it randomly happend on Wtii's stream when he played my map Howling Pass.
Basicly the only way to ensure it's not bugged is to use the item drop feature you showed on the picture.
Ofc also fix 33/33/34

this table is the bugged one: still haunt my dreams... when I found all the creeps loot shuffle, and fixed manually and then again shuffle. Probably because I had like 14 item categories.

Here my entry:

Gold Port


Its still WIP but I´ll better post it in case something happens and I wont be able to upload the final version till the deadline

another one!!

 

[Svetli]

Hey, I would like to participate. I know that there is only 2 days left, but I think I can make it in time.

 

[Jimpanse1]

While trying to add item tables to the map and assign it to the units, i noticed that they do not drop the level x items, even tho in world editor the unit has the itemtable with a 100% chance to drop the level x item. Is there something special i have to do?
In the meantime an updated WIP Screenshot

Spoiler: Screenshot New (WIP)

 

[Pinzu]

First time building a Melee map for the contest.
Since i thought having a normal symmetrical map would be standard, i tried to do it a little bit different, but still symmetrical.

Spoiler: Screenshot (WIP)

View attachment 333889

Although there are not many props to choose in Icecrown Glacier
I'd love to hear your opinions, especially if i forgot something basic or stuff. I'll probably upload it to workshop right before the deadline.

The expansion is too far away from the main, this goes for many maps posted here.

 

[Mr.Henci]

Here is my entry:

Northfall Isles

Still in somewhat of a WIP stage, but I might not have time to finish it till sunday, so just uploading to be sure it's here.

 

[WolfFarkas]

Here is my entry:

Northfall Isles

Still in somewhat of a WIP stage, but I might not have time to finish it till sunday, so just uploading to be sure it's here.

The expansion is too far away from the main, this goes for many maps posted here.

there was a debate about that:

close mine + level 16-17 creeps.

distant mine + level 14-12 creeps.

Some are trying new recipes around this.

It may not work, but worth the try to discover something new (of course avoiding doing crayzy stuff).
Also it takes a lot of time to do a perfect melee map, lot of plays and test, do a new map from 0 in 2 weeks was a rush odyssey.

If naturals are far away you should drop it based on how much milita timing is left.
50% milita timer = lvl 17
30% milita timer = lvl 15
15% milita timer = lvl 12
You can also use camp aggro so that you can expand immediately while creeping, which accounts for some of the travel time.

and also you can play with base shape, 1 entrance, 2 entrance , 3 entrance....

 

[Nudl9]

If naturals are far away you should drop it based on how much milita timing is left.
50% milita timer = lvl 17
30% milita timer = lvl 15
15% milita timer = lvl 12
You can also use camp aggro so that you can expand immediately while creeping, which accounts for some of the travel time.

 

[Isaak]

here is my entry map: Dawning Fall
i changed the map name to: Dawning Fall, i hope i can find some more time for testing and polish before sunday

 

[Svetli]

Here's a WiP. The map will be called ''Waves of Sandwar''.

 

[WolfFarkas]

Here's a WiP. The map will be called ''Waves of Sandwar''.

in melee, usually the wip is the map overview, so the others can see the neutral buildings distribution and map shape and even perhaps give you feedback.
in the screen: sunken ruins tiles + 2 bridges is not exactly a lot of info to show. If you plan to upload a second wip, the map overview would be a better choise.

Here is my wip - map will be uploaded tonight.

great.

 

[JaleVeliki]

Here is my wip - map will be uploaded tonight.

 

[Knecht]

Here is my wip - map will be uploaded tonight.

Idk if you need a WIP as proof of being the author on Ruins of Azshara Also, hyped for the release.

 

[Svetli]

Now more informative wip image...

 

[FatJonah]

My entry:
The Poison Vein
First melee map so any feedback would be nice.

 

[Kerael]

@Svetli What is the map size? Seems too small, however it can work given the 'labyrinth' style. Although I don't see much place for the creep camps.

I'd suggest 'smoothing' the cliff edges around the center of the map. The low-ground transitions are too chokey due to the right-angled cliffs. Just slice a few 45-degree layers from those.

The starting bases (I assume, left and right) are too small as well. I'd also swap one merchant/lab pair, so they are more diagonal. (Currently you can buy both invuls with a quick and safe zeppelin ride)

 

[Pinzu]

Now more informative wip image...

You should widen the path around the center, See Lost Temple. Also where are the base camps? ^^

 

[mafe]

I will submit an updated version of Brightwater Oasis

I assume a WIP won't be necessary in this case

 

[Kerael]

Great! Most of the entries are shipshape by now. Really good, strong and lovely maps I've seen here so far. It's a pleasure to take part in this event!

Meanwhile, I've made some updates to Lord of the Pit
Looking forward to your feedback as there's not a lot of time left. :)
All in all, I'd say it's ready, but critique is always welcome.

 

[WolfFarkas]

29 links

I think it will be helpfull to have the links gathered in a post so is more easy than go to look them in the map section.

Name	Entry
1) @adamcg	Uther's Slumber
2) @AlwaysAndForever	#Melee Map1
3) @Anomines	Gold Port
4) @Arrr	MoonSpark v1.0
5) @Cigaro	Capital Island
6) @FatJonah	The Poison Vein
7) @Folderz	Mirage Cave
8) @Isaak	Dawning Fall
9) @Jackyy.BaDitO2	Shadowfang Keep
10) @JaleVeliki	Ruins of Azshara LV
11) @Jimpanse1	Northbound Forest
12) @Kerael	Lord of the Pit
13) @Knecht	Logging Camp
14) @Leo-speo	Raging River
15) @lolreported	Calamity
16) @mafe	Brightwater Oasis
17) @Mr.Goblin	The fall of winter
18) @Mr.Henci	Northfall Isles
19) @Nudl9	Starfish Village v0.7
20) @ometotchtli	Picaroons
21) @PigEater	Plaguelands
22) @SayuriTenshi	Rivulet
23) @SlushyJones	Blooming Pennisula SJ
24) @SNART	Arinas 1x1
25) @Svetli	Waves of Sandwar
26) @Sxar	The Syndicate's Hive
27) @ToggleModGoat	Skewed Atoll
28) @Wayshan	Northwatch Hold
29) @WolfFarkas	Drakkari Domination

 

[SNART]

Entry: Arinas 1x1

 

[Svetli]

@Kerael Map size is 79x79

 

[Svetli]

My Entry: Waves of Sandwar

 

[Anomines]

I finished the first version of Gold Port and updated the link with a basic presentation and some ingame screenshots. So heres my finalized entry:

Gold Port

 

[JaleVeliki]

Hey guys, here is my entry: Ruins of Azshara LV

 

[Jimpanse1]

Here we go, finally finished it.
Northbound Forest

 

[mafe]

I have also uploaded my final version: Brightwater Oasis

 

[AlwaysAndForever]

#Melee Map1

 

[Wayshan]

I would like to join the contest! I feel like Gandalf rushing with Rohirrim to the Helm's Deep at the last possible moment. But here it comes!

Northwatch Hold

 

[PigEater]

My entry: Plaguelands

 

[WolfFarkas]

#Melee Map1

My entry: Plaguelands

I would like to join the contest! I feel like Gandalf rushing with Rohirrim to the Helm's Deep at the last possible moment. But here it comes!

Northwatch Hold

Uploading right now....

EDIT: MoonSpark v1.0

adding to the contest provisory list.


Hive Workshop Cup Melee Mapping Contest

 

[Kerael]

Made an update, turned out there still were quite a few things to work on.
Will update the description now.

 

[Arrr]

Uploading right now....

EDIT: MoonSpark v1.0

 

[Cigaro]

Entry:

Capital Island

 

[Mr.Goblin]

Final entry

-=FALL OF WINTER=-

-=In World editor Screenshots=-

- - - - -

-=Ressources Link=-

 

[Kerael]

We're in the endgame now.

 

[Landmine]

We're in the endgame now.

Indeed.

All entries have been updated in the first post, and are being downloaded. Thanks for entering! The voting poll will be up soon.

 

[WolfFarkas]

Reminder to all: dont vote for your self.

 

[Anomines]

Great, we have quite a few entries which are pretty promising. I think it was a good idea to also allow old/refurbished maps.
Exited to see them getting some play

 

[Panda]

So we can upload a map we already got approved?

 

[deepstrasz]

So we can upload a map we already got approved?

I think it's *could, now.

 

[mafe]

I hope I correctly added the "contest entry" tag to each submission. Please tell me if I missed one.

 

[Anomines]

So we can upload a map we already got approved?

I guess its too late since its past the deadline already. We are now just waiting for the public poll and the judges results

 

[Kerael]

Any info on when the poll would start? I'm all too eager to share that hyperlink. :)

However it's quite hard to select a single map out of all the wonderful entries we've gathered here. Any chance for increased vote-quota? :P

 

[WolfFarkas]

Any info on when the poll would start? I'm all too eager to share that hyperlink. :)

However it's quite hard to select a single map out of all the wonderful entries we've gathered here. Any chance for increased vote-quota? :P

when the numbers of entries is high, is usually to set that: an user can vote as example 5 entries, in that way you dont have to choose a single map but 5 top maps.(as example).

I can think that those who will participate in the tournament will come here to choose the best maps to play.

and about the share of the hyperlink, It would be wise to read the rules of poll before that.
(as example a common rule is that you cant invite your friends to vote for your entry).

about the info of the poll: they are working on it.

 

[Mr.Goblin]

Dumb question... I am aloud to update my entry in the ressources section? or should I wait.

 

[WolfFarkas]

Dumb question... I am aloud to update my entry in the ressources section? or should I wait.

I would wait @Landmine word.

he is working in this, so we need to wait for the moment.