Mini-Mapping Contest #13 - Theme Discussion

[Chaosy]

With two contests being at the end stage at the moment, I thought it's time to introduce another one.
This thread would serve to gather suggestions for themes so that we can vote in the future.
Provided that people are interested, needless to say.

Theme	Description
Ghastly Realm	The map has to deal with ghosts/spirits/souls and the like. The entire map can take place in the realm of the dead.
Sport	Create a map related to sport in some way. Example: Football Tournament
Generated World	The world itself should be generated through triggers, this included terrain, enemies etc.
Workshop	Get a customer request and complete it to win.
Expedition	The player has to reach a special goal (e. g. reach a place, find a treasure) before his enemies while also constructing a base/gather materials etc.
Twist	Create a map with a gameplay twist. Example; A maze map where you control the maze rather than the ones in the maze.
From zero to..	The map should be about starting of something from zero and develop it into something much better. Example: start with a campfire, end up with a town.
Up to 11	Take a basic race mechanic and make a map centered around it, you are allowed to enhance/achieve the same effect using triggers. Eg. A map based around Call to Arms/Sacrifice/Uproot/Mount Hippogryph/Orc Bunker etc.
Magical Forst	The map should be centered around a forest with various magical beings inhabiting it.
Rush	The player has to achieve a certain goal before the time limit, it may be many small goals and not necessarily one large goal.

 

[Rex.]

What about Sport event maps?

 

[Chaosy]

Not my cup of tea, but I'll add it to the list.
Tell me if I misunderstood you.

 

[The_Silent]

Procedural generation. Your minimap must somewhat generate itself, and differently each time. However stay fair and fun. This should include terrain, and maybe enemies, power-ups, items, bosses, ect.

 

[Rex.]

Procedural generation. Your minimap must somewhat generate itself, and differently each time. However stay fair and fun. This should include terrain, and maybe enemies, power-ups, items, bosses, ect.

A self generated map. How?

 

[The_Silent]

Via triggers. Obviously wc3 is quite limited in that regard, since you can't generate hills or cliffs. But that just makes it so much more fun and interesting. I made a map like this last minimap contest, and I want to see what other people can do with it.

 

[Rex.]

Sounds a little too time consuming for a mini map contest unless the duration last for a few months.

 

[Chaosy]

Not really, making a simple terrain generator can be done within a day without a doubt.
You'll just make due with the time given in that case.

It sounds quite fun at the very least.

 

[Astaroth Zion]

I liked these themes from the previews poll:

• Creation: Literally warp into existence something and make it evolve or anything among those lines.
• Workshop: Get a customer request and complete it to win. (I really love this concept for a mini-game/map.)
• Expedition: The player has to reach a special goal (e. g. reach a place, find a treasure) before his enemies while also constructing a base/gather materials etc.

Now my personal suggestion:

• Mini-Game Genre Twist: or just name it Genre Twist, the idea is to create a map with any of the clasic formats TD, AoS, etc. But play them in a unique manner. (For example: you create a TD map where you control the waves of creeps and your goal is to kill the 100 lifes of the enemy base, towers would be managed by AI)

 

[FireTiger]

[*]Mini-Game Genre Twist: or just name it Genre Twist, the idea is to create a map with any of the clasic formats TD, AoS, etc. But play them in a unique manner. (For example: you create a TD map where you control the waves of creeps and your goal is to kill the 100 lifes of the enemy base, towers would be managed by AI)[/LIST]

Interesting Idea.

I like the sport theme more, btw.

 

[Astaroth Zion]

If we wanna go for a mini-map contest I'll propose something that I don't know if anybody ever thought about it, I'd say how about making a chocolat terrain (not really chocolat..) but a place where everything is made from chocolat, Icecream....etc, Crazy idea though not if it is even possible...

Mmm IMO that would require heavy use of custom models and 2D art, thus it would deviate a lot from the "Game Play" focuss that this kind of contests have.

Any other thoughts?, maybe there are easier ways to create fantasy terrain plus gameplay without the heavy use of imports.

 

[Kino]

Would like to point out that this a map contest.
ie. the theme should be something an actual playable map should be built around.

Try to avoid anything that is too specific, such as forcing users into fixed mechanics set.
Also for the love of all that is holy, if you have no intention of joining; don't troll with nonsense suggestions.

 

[Chaosy]

@Kino
I assume that was directed towards Warseeker's suggestion?

 

[Kino]

@Kino
I assume that was directed towards Warseeker's suggestion?

Not inherently.
The last time we tried to do a MMC 13 theme poll, certain users basically flooded it with nonsense, disregarding the practicality/playability of their suggestions.
Just pointing that out in case it happens again.

Also, there seems to be a "trend" where users suggest something that is overly specific (map scope wise) or is some sort of visual gimmick.

 

[Warseeker]

@Kino
I assume that was directed towards Warseeker's suggestion?

I've heard that, if you don't want my suggestion, Fine!

 

[The_Silent]

Remember to credit the users who created the icons in first post.

 

[Kino]

I've heard that, if you don't want my suggestion, Fine!

Its not about wanting your suggestion.
Its about getting people to consider the context of the contest.

 

[Chaosy]

Remember to credit the users who created the icons in first post.

Bothersome, I'd rather remove them from the post.
I'll do that later today.

 

[Kino]

Ill throw in a suggestion.

Up to 11
- Take a basic race mechanic and make a map centered around it, you are allowed to enhance/achieve the same effect using triggers.

Eg. A map based around Call to Arms/Sacrifice/Uproot/Mount Hippogryph/Orc Bunker etc.

 

[Rufus]

Isn't "Ghastly Realms" (awesome btw) is almost the only theme, no?
The other are more concepts, right? Wich also is good to vote about though.

I want to add dungeon crawler as a concept, and magical forest (lots of sprites, animals and other magical beings swarming around) to the list!

Excited about this contest! Let's make it a reality!

 

[Chaosy]

Isn't "Ghastly Realms" (awesome btw) is almost the only theme, no?

A bit debatable I suppose but I'm glad you like my theme suggestion.

Will add your suggestions in a second.

edit: uh.. how is a dungeon crawler defined? I know the rough concept but I am not confident enough to academically define it.

 

[Aether]

Nice ideas, but I would go with Expedition.

My suggestion:
- Rush: The map is about rushing to get something before the specific time expired or someone already got it already, like for example: You need to get a artifact, before the time rans out or before the AI do.

I don't know how to describe my suggestion though, I hope you understand.

 

[Chaosy]

Interesting enough.

 

[Lordkoon]

The self-generating terrain sounds cool. I'd vote for that.

 

[Chaosy]

Quite neat, yes.

I will probably vote for Ghastly or Twist. I would be okay with the generate theme as well.

Do anyone know if I need approval to set up a poll?

 

[Rufus]

Usually the polls for contests are public, and should be appearing as a general notification in the top bar of the hive.
So yes, I think you'll need to contact a moderator, having them approve it, before creating a poll.

 

[Sclammerz]

Ghastly Realms! I love this idea, not so complex but interesting.

 

[Lordkoon]

Have in mind that a techtree contest just started and plenty of people are working on it (altho probably 75% will drop it midterm as usual )

 

[Rufus]

Ohshitwaddup?

Are there any interested souls remaining?

I would love to get this contest on the road!
Isn't that enough voting options already?

 

[The_Silent]

Sure

 

[Sclammerz]

I think someone have to create a poll?

 

[Rufus]

Since @StoPCampinGn00b hosted the previous mini-mapping contest, I'm going to ask him for guidance in this matter.

 

[StoPCampinGn00b]

On what specific matter would that be, Rufus?

Yeah, I read the whole thread and I'm not quite sure what I'm here for

 

[Rufus]

Create a poll for the mapping contest.
First post contains the poll options.

Or can this be done by any user?

 

[Shar Dundred]

A theme poll along with the theme discussion can be created by any user.
The contest itself and the user vote of the entries can be hosted by a user, too.
However, in order for the contest to launch, it has to be approved by a moderator, who then
moves the contest from the Submission subforum to the main Arena forum.

Since this doesn't apply to the Theme Poll, there should be no problem if someone else
(i. e. you @Rufus) created a theme poll.

There is also no template for what the theme poll or discussion are supposed to look like,
it can be just another thread.

 

[Rufus]

Great!
@Chaosy wanna handle it, or should I?

 

[Chaosy]

Might as well be done by the staff.

 

[Sclammerz]

You can @Rufus

 

[Heinvers]

Might as well be done by the staff.

Get your hands in check and have some initiative, you lazy @Chaosy.
There's no reason for you to hide behind bushes for the sheer reason of being lenient(right?)

Don't make me do it.

Have in mind that a techtree contest just started and plenty of people are working on it (altho probably 75% will drop it midterm as usual)

No reason not to start it either. Interested people should join regardless of the ongoing tech-tree contest.

Users can be quite time managing if they want to : )

 

[Chaosy]

It's not about being lazy, I am just not as active as I used to on the hive specifically.
I refresh it once every few hours at best, and even then I don't reply instantly. It'd be better if a staff member kept everything going.