Mini-Game Mapping Contest #5 - Defense

[Bugz]

	Bugz Presents
	Ancient Hero Defense * Work in progress * Map Info: In the ancient times of history, a Warlord was chosen to attack the secret's of the tomb. A Lich was the only one back to defend it. Trough force and might will he change the destiny? Features: * Unit spawn system * Ultimate hero control More to come Something else about map: Map will be continued in the mini-mapping contest #5 Screenshot: Notes: Terrain: 100 % Triggers: 0% Unit's and hero: 0%

 

[mckill2009]

question, the rulz stated "Defense/Survival - No AI ally", only this type of game?...if so, why?...

 

[Vengeancekael]

That was just an example.

 

[mckill2009]

ah ok (I thought you mean it), so meaning, AI's are allowed?, coz gosh I really like AI's ...

 

[Vengeancekael]

Yes of course.

 

[baassee]

I wonder if I should continue my map or just finish it, upload to the map section and make a totally new one for this contest. (And I wouldn't have made it even with the extra hours in the previous contest.)

 

[Vengeancekael]

I don't think you ever posted a WiP.

 

[baassee]

I don't think you ever posted a WiP.

The one from the other contest? Or aren't we allowed to use that one anymore?

 

[Vengeancekael]

The one from the other contest? Or aren't we allowed to use that one anymore?

You are allowed to.
Rui has moved the thread!

 

[Kino]

No AI ally

Does this include the objective itself?

 

[Vengeancekael]

ლ(ಠ益ಠ)ლ
I already said that was an example lol.
There edited the main post.

 

[Kino]

What i meant was, does the objective itself have to be player controlled?

 

[Vengeancekael]

The target you have to defend? Nope.

 

[mckill2009]

However the main objective of the map would be to defend a target unit,
that is moving around the map, either to reach a destination or just defend him until a timer is over.

another question...does this mean that it should be like the orc campaign in the ROC >>> the long march?...

if YES, then an AOS that has a moving castle/ancient etc?...that's weird...

or just STATIC but >>> just defend him until a timer is over???...

 

[Vengeancekael]

Simplified it, you just have to defend a target.

 

[bhusta]

I would love to participate, but I started making my map exactly one week ago Link.
Could you make an exeption for me? I am on vacation during the next week.
So I have the same time like the other contestants mathematically.

 

[Vengeancekael]

Nope, sorry.

"NO WAY I AM EVER LETTING YOU PARTICIPATE NOOBSHIT"
- said by the great and spanky Miss_Foxy

 

[bhusta]

Ok, then I participate with a complete new map. 'Heart of the Night' will be the name.

 

[Magtheridon96]

ლ(ಠ益ಠ)ლ y u no add me to list?

 

[Vengeancekael]

Because it's useless.
I'll have to check through the whole thread again anyway to gather the entries in the end.

ALSO, due to some problems in the last contest, you are only allowed to make your map with JNGP or the normal WE. No WE Unlimited!

 

[-Kobas-]

Once again, covert "extra/advanced/whatever" triggers into jass and map will work even in normal WE.

 

[Vengeancekael]

How am I supposed to do that when I can't even open it in the world editor ლ(ಠ益ಠ)ლ

 

[Foronisus]

ok ill start today late or tommorow making my map

 

[Bannar]

Vengeancekael, ignore Kobas in this state, he probably doesn't know the difference between WEU/NG/WE. Visit the Weekend Madness Poll for the solution about BrambleClaw map and all the freaking issue about such idiotic behaviour.

 

[Vengeancekael]

Yes yes, the rules were updated in the main post a few hours ago.
Also no protected maps!

 

[Magtheridon96]

Also no protected maps!

ლ(ಠ益ಠ)ლ
Time to delete my awesome code

 

[Aeroblyctos]

So how is this competition doing?

How many competitors?

 

[Vengeancekael]

So how is this competition doing?

How many competitors?

Around 10 or more.

 

[Aeroblyctos]

And still one month before the deadline?

 

[Vengeancekael]

29 days.

 

[Aeroblyctos]

I could improve the map I had with the other contest and do something unique.

Let's see how this goes...

 

[baassee]

Of course you have to be able to upload a protected map. A map that is ran thru an optimizer and a slk optimizer will perform a lot better than a non-optimized map. You always talk about the size of a map or the loading speed of a map, this affects both. The solution would be to upload one open source version and one "play" version.

 

[bhusta]

This is my first wip. It shows the breakdown of the terrain, the personalized doodads and the imported ressources.

It will be a 12 player AoS-map, which includes characteristics of Blizzards "Eye of the Storm"-battleground.

Loading Screen

 

[Skycraft]

Of course you have to be able to upload a protected map. A map that is ran thru an optimizer and a slk optimizer will perform a lot better than a non-optimized map. You always talk about the size of a map or the loading speed of a map, this affects both. The solution would be to upload one open source version and one "play" version.

Well lets think about this for a moment.
Why would you want to upload a protected map when some of the judging criteria is based on triggering and object editor data?

Yeah that's what I thought.
Anyhow I'll start on this soon, was too lazy to compete in the Weekend Mapping Contest /because/ of the time limit.

 

[Lil_Scubby]

Here is a taste of what I am trying to do

WIP

 

[Bannar]

Count me as a judge in this mapping contest too Vengeancekael - ofcourse if you still are looking for judges

 

[eubz]

Might join the contest...

 

[mckill2009]

lol, I havent got an idea yet so pls dont include me in the list yet Venge...

 

[Vengeancekael]

I removed the whole list lol.
It's useless, I'll be going through the whole thread again when the contest is over.

 

[M0rbid]

Fireflies fly in the fire...

 

[baassee]

Well lets think about this for a moment.
Why would you want to upload a protected map when some of the judging criteria is based on triggering and object editor data?

Yeah that's what I thought.

I guess you didn't read it all or you aren't experienced enough (no offense). If you take a look at my solution and my reasons.

Of course you have to be able to upload a protected map. A map that is ran thru an optimizer and a slk optimizer will perform a lot better than a non-optimized map. You always talk about the size of a map or the loading speed of a map, this affects both. The solution would be to upload one open source version and one "play" version.

You'll see that it affects the map performance thus more points in that category (i.e. Anti-BJ in Vex's Optimizer, great tool for GUIers). Wait a minute, it affects the size of the map too. Doesn't the category Object Data take that into consideration? Yes it does. And also people appriciate maps that load fast? An slk optimizer will fix this in a minute. Yes you should upload an open source map for checking purposes but, the map that should be tested in-game should be an optimized one thus both judges and people who try the map will have a greater time. But this is just my opinion but I'll do my best to convince Venge to take this into account.

And also I spent a thought on this issue. If a protected version is uploaded and no open source then just give the user 0 points in triggering as the map cannot be opened. This will make that it's fully up to the user how he/she spends his/her time to read the rules. But as said, just my opinion.

 

[Pharaoh_]

People should be able to upload protected maps ONLY when the judges are given the original, unprotected map through pm or something.

 

[baassee]

People should be able to upload protected maps ONLY when the judges are given the original, unprotected map through pm or something.

Or just attach both? lolish

 

[Vengeancekael]

Good god lol, just upload both.

 

[mckill2009]

My WIP

Ok now, this is my WIP...my entry would be like summoning something then you defend it...

again, pls dont add me to the list yet until I decide or the terrain is complete...

 

[SA Dashie]

Hmm... the terrain that I am doing is taking some time to do but is paying off
just one screen shot out to show you a taste.
If anyone is interested I can upload some more?

 

[Foronisus]

Hmm... the terrain that I am doing is taking some time to do but is paying off
just one screen shot out to show you a taste.
If anyone is interested I can upload some more?

Hmm pls post more i like the terrain in that picture

 

[SA Dashie]

Here are some more screen shots, but do remember that the terrain and also the rest of the map is still a WIP.
Good thing that I have a month to do it .

 

[Amargaard]

Why haven't I noticed this contest before now? I love mini games! Good luck everybody!

 

[Vengeancekael]

There we go, there should be a notification now.