Idea for mapping contests

[Tal'Rarity]

I am not sure if anybody would enjoy this, but it hasn't even been brought up yet. Someone needs to tell someone to finish up that farming contest.

However back to the main point.... How about a new mapmaking contest and a mini-mapping one as well a new type called the One Day Mapping Contest?

Just a thought, let me hear your opinions.

 

[Daffa]

1 Day Mapping Contest? This is a joke or what? No normal approvable map can be made in time.

Anyway, I would like if we have a Genre Based Map Contest.

 

[Tal'Rarity]

Just an idea if anybody has a spare day to dedicate their time to an awesome map...

Well I did suggest three types, I didn't suggest a genre yet because I don't know what everyone else would like.

so let's start it off like this. What genre would everyone like to do this time?

 

[Aeroblyctos]

Maybe a type of contest where you can do almost any genre but must be around a specific theme?

 

[Tal'Rarity]

Then I suggest pick your own genre with the theme of medieval fantasy. That could work and it actually might be a wonderful contest. The first of its kind as well I do think so.

 

[-Kobas-]

Melee map can't be compared with RPG or cinematic...
Also if I approve such a contest I must have at least 10 users who will join at first place, no less only more.
It won't last a single day but limit of 2 weeks can work just fine.
So it's up to you.

Find 10 users.
Suggest and pick theme.

 

[Daffa]

If we're talking about participating users, I'm in for the next contest, and I will this time going to definitely try my best to win.

 

[-Kobas-]

Yes, we need to have at least 7-8 entries.
There is no point to create contest for 5 people.

 

[Daffa]

Hope there are many people that's interested with this contest, I really thirst for challenge.

 

[eubz]

Then we need more participants.

 

[Tal'Rarity]

Technically 5 ppl are just fine.
I was only suggesting it as well -Kobas- I kind of figured it wouldn't work.


So the suggestion I think would be best is to go with a time limit of 4 weeks(5 weeks if ppl ask for an extention) and a genre Escape/Defence to allow many types of maps to be made for this contest with picking your own theme.

 

[Aeroblyctos]

The idea to have wide theme is to attract many people as possible.

But I think you know this.

 

[-Kobas-]

My suggestion would be caste defense.

 

[Tickles]

and a genre Escape/Defence to allow many types of maps to be made for this contest with picking your own theme.

I haven't seen any escape maps made for contests yet. That might be a good one to roll with.

 

[bethmachine]

Count me in

 

[HammerFist132]

Hey how about contest: "bare hands" where you are not allowed to import anything but things you have created, it means your models, spells, icons. Or even "bare hands" to mean 0 imports, or maximum dummy models and loading screen. I miss maps with no imports.

 

[Aeroblyctos]

That's too easy for model makers.

For example I would have to use only ingame stuff and with that I could just create something like tower defenses which doesn't basically need any custom models.

 

[HammerFist132]

but models are not +50 points, maybe someone likes only wc3 models.

 

[Tal'Rarity]

Here's another idea.

No custom imports(including code), in-game only escape map contest.

 

[HammerFist132]

sound good for me.

 

[Aeroblyctos]

Sounds more fair to me.

 

[Tickles]

Me too.

A good set of rules are mentioned here.

 

[Binsu]

How about. TD's? BTW, will join this one.

 

[IcemanBo]

Have I heard Escape?

Now you have my attention.

 

[HammerFist132]

my vote is for escape with zero imports. Pls w8 to I fix my pc xD

 

[eubz]

I also like escape or castle defense. With no imports of course just WE objects and anything.

 

[Tickles]

Maybe we should have a poll between escape, castle defense and tower defense. Whatever is voted highest would have to be done without imports.

 

[-Kobas-]

I will probably join as well.
But if I don't find judge I will reject my entry and become one.

 

[SA Dashie]

I like the idea of escape.
Something that actually interests me to get back into these contests again. Even thought I would be delaying my other works, for this contest it should be worth it. ^^

 

[Tal'Rarity]

So... I put a poll up correctly I hope. =)

 

[Daffa]

Me too.

A good set of rules are mentioned here.

I don't think the No vJass part is good for the contest for the least.

I will probably join as well.
But if I don't find judge I will reject my entry and become one.

Amusing, If there's no Judges, I might also reject my entry [and to be honest, I might never even make it in time] and join as the judges as well.

 

[Tal'Rarity]

The no vJass would make this contest even more unique, I don't see the issue with refusing it. In-game only means stuff that came with the world editor, no new stuff that makes everything much easier. That's the entire point. . . Otherwise why don't we just undo it all, and just make an escape or whatever everybody wants with custom models and whatever...?

If we allow one we should allow the rest... consider it.

 

[SA Dashie]

^I wouldn't find it as comfortable, nor probably any easier without vJass.

I wouldn't see why it would be a reason why someone would join.

 

[Daffa]

The no vJass would make this contest even more unique, I don't see the issue with refusing it. In-game only means stuff that came with the world editor, no new stuff that makes everything much easier. That's the entire point. . . Otherwise why don't we just undo it all, and just make an escape or whatever everybody wants with custom models and whatever...?

If we allow one we should allow the rest... consider it.

Custom Models aren't always necessary for a map, but sadly, for vJass coders who no longer uses Jass nor GUI will gain a big disadvantages to them while GUI and Jass users that have the knowledge have an advantage as they still know how to use GUI or JASS pretty well.

P.S : I don't really like using Plain WE [except when using Hashes].
P.S.S : If we restrict JNGP, expect tons of inefficient entries.

 

[Aeroblyctos]

Why do we have to put restrictions? That scares people away. Simply let's forget things like you must do your entry with a specific style or you can't use custom models.

 

[Tal'Rarity]

There always is restrictions though...... o.o (I am sure this was the idea's for mapmaking contests.... not them coding contests like zephyr and what not.)

I do see that it is a problem that people have difficulties in change, and aren't as good as others may be. So I think its best to just say no restrictions at all because I don't find it fair letting people vJASS while forcing people dealing with not being able to make the map look nicer because your letting some able to make the code nicer while the others can't do the same with other parts of the map. It is sad though.. I don't see the problem guys, is it terrain? doodad limit? cant deal with the normal triggers or code? If vJASS is allowed then there really is no point. We should just continue with a nice contest after the genre is picked.

Considering vJASS converts to JASS anyways, the only thing different is syntex which you should be using JASS anyways. My opinion. =)

Point is don't change anything since past contests.
It's the map making contest meaning everything under normal map submission and general rules from hive should be allowed.

EDIT: The voting should be over in a week or two, so someone with moderator power needs to do something so we can start the contest... =P

 

[Daffa]

*bump*
So, this is ready for being an official contest?

 

[Tickles]

If nobody wants to touch the awesome 4-3-2-1-0 results of the poll, it seems like it is.

 

[Daffa]

*super bump*
Seems this one is ready for rolling.

 

[Kazeon]

Listen...
I'm in

if the contest is about make an arena map so Im out, it need alot of time aka bad idea

 

[TriggerHappy]

Maybe..

EDIT vJASS has to be allowed (-____-)

 

[Orcnet]

If this is going to be an Escape genre, I'm in.

 

[Daffa]

Orcnet, pretty sure it will.

 

[SA Dashie]

Is it just me or does the poll's results keep on changing. .-.

Not that it matters aha.

 

[eubz]

Let's do this.

 

[-Kobas-]

Do we have 10 users interested in this?

 

[Daffa]

Okay, lets count.
Participants :
1. Daffa the Mage
2. Orcnet
3. Eubz
4. DeathChef
5. Dat-C3
6. Tickles
7. Bentmachine
Seems that's all I can remember, tell me if I miss anyone.

 

[IcemanBo]

Me probably :S ... but idk exactly what I would have to do, so idk for sure

 

[Daffa]

Added.
So here's the latest list.

1. Daffa the Mage
2. Orcnet
3. Eubz
4. DeathChef
5. Dat-C3
6. Tickles
7. Bentmachine
8. IcemanBo

 

[Kazeon]

hey, Im in, is it allowed to start working from now?