Mini Mapping Contest #16 - Mini RPG

[Chaosy]

I have reforged but I wanna wait for the official release to make sure as many bugs as possible are fixed first.
@Veronnis

I will try to do as much code as possible until then. Currently working on a UI wrapper.

 

[Veronnis]

@FeelsGoodMan
I have started in reforged, I suppose I'll continue and just see how things turn out I obviously have to limit how much HD is on the screen at once for lag reasons but if I get a good terrain result and no lag I'll make sure to submit it

@Chaosy
What is a UI wrapper? Are you referencing a UI skin?

Assuming all goes well this will be my first WIP. I'm creating a dynamic spell creation system - this is the first spell I've made with it, fun enough it can even suck up and nullify other projectiles from the system - but I probably won't be able to use that practically since it takes a lot of system resources to calculate all that and I only know GUI so my efficiency is limited

 

[FeelsGoodMan]

this is the first spell I've made with it, fun enough it can even suck up and nullify other projectiles from the system

ooh that's nice.

 

[Edy]

ooh that's nice.

I have free time, I can be a judge if that's fine with you?
I adore mini maps and RPGs so this is kind of a gold mine for me

 

[FeelsGoodMan]

I have free time, I can be a judge if that's fine with you?
I adore mini maps and RPGs so this is kind of a gold mine for me View attachment 343952

I don't think it's up to me who are judges. The arena guidelines says that the arena moderators should pick judges. I can influence their choice, but ultimately I have no say in it.

@Heinvers

 

[Edy]

I don't think it's up to me who are judges. The arena guidelines says that the arena moderators should pick judges. I can influence their choice, but ultimately I have no say in it.

@Heinvers

All good, just offering.
Gonna play them all anyways, so it's no big deal.

WIP No. 2. I am really liking how this is turning out if I may say so myself.

Spoiler

IMPO:

I think the animate dead effect doesn't fit here, knockback effect doesn't work for me - maybe something way smaller..
I love the terrorblade model usage here - the terrain is amazing.

 

[FeelsGoodMan]

Remember that this was an early preview I have basically only focused on the terrain for 2 days straight, and barely touched any of the systems that is implemented. Now I'm gonna get some sleep and start with the hero system tomorrow. The two abilities you see are just two ideas I had. The knockback stays though, I love it. I'm gonna make it possible to knock ground units out of the platforms, instantly killing them. Idea came from @xYours Trulyx

 

[Heinvers]

All good, just offering.
Gonna play them all anyways, so it's no big deal.

Sure thing. You can judge if you don't get the time to make a submission. Thank you for considering.

@Veronnis @Edy please do not double post. If you have something to add to your post, you can use the Edit function at the bottom of your post.

I have merged your posts.

 

[PROXY]

Totally in.

 

[Duke]

Deadline is 16th of January right? Probably not enough time for me :/

 

[FeelsGoodMan]

Deadline is 16th of January right? Probably not enough time for me :/

That's correct. Normally events shouldn't last more than a month from what I read in the guidelines but with maps like these things takes time, that's why I put a couple of weeks extra. Remember that the map should last a minimum of 20 minutes, so you can still make a small map.

 

[lolreported]

Here is my third and final WIP

Spoiler

Looks really good, didn't know Warcraft 3 could handle Diablo 3 assets that well.

That's correct. Normally events shouldn't last more than a month from what I read in the guidelines but with maps like these things takes time, that's why I put a couple of weeks extra. Remember that the map should last a minimum of 20 minutes, so you can still make a small map.

It's the 16th of February, no?

 

[FeelsGoodMan]

Looks really good, didn't know Warcraft 3 could handle Diablo 3 assets that well.

Haha none of those are Diablo 3 assets The Diablo models you see are from Dota 2.

It's the 16th of Februari, no?

Ah lol he asked if it was January. Yes, February is correct.

 

[Duke]

Ah lol he asked if it was January. Yes, February is correct.

Oh nice, guess I am blind. Might give it a try then

 

[Edy]

Remember that this was an early preview I have basically only focused on the terrain for 2 days straight, and barely touched any of the systems that is implemented. Now I'm gonna get some sleep and start with the hero system tomorrow. The two abilities you see are just two ideas I had. The knockback stays though, I love it. I'm gonna make it possible to knock ground units out of the platforms, instantly killing them. Idea came from @xYours Trulyx

Great, can't wait to see it done. You could make it possible to walk off of the platform - insta death (I always use this) but it's up to you.

Good luck all

 

[MuckCZE]

So my first screen from progressing. Need many things and recreate terrain but i want to show that i progressing too. Enjoy view from outside of Mines.

Spoiler: Screen

 

[PROXY]

Little WIP. Might yet shrink the size of the playable map to reduze needed time for terraining.

 

[lolreported]

Minor progress today, reworked the UI and began working on a few abilities for the hero.

 

[FeelsGoodMan]

So my first screen from progressing. Need many things and recreate terrain but i want to show that i progressing too. Enjoy view from outside of Mines.

Spoiler: Screen

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Little WIP. Might yet shrink the size of the playable map to reduze needed time for terraining.

View attachment 343960

Minor progress today, reworked the UI and began working on a few abilities for the hero.
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Great! Keep the WIP's coming.

Love that UI @lolreported!

 

[Veronnis]

Minor progress today, reworked the UI and began working on a few abilities for the hero.
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Woah, how do you do stuff like that to the UI? I won't steal it or anything, but that looks great!

 

[FeelsGoodMan]

Woah, how do you do stuff like that to the UI? I won't steal it or anything, but that looks great!

He's using the new UI natives. They're super advanced. I wish I could do stuff like that too but I can't be bothered to learn it

 

[Veronnis]

My Next WIP.

 

[Fang]

Nice project guys! Keep going! Good luck ^^

@Veronnis nice <3

 

[Basileus Anthropon]

Damn. These are all good. And also, this contest may have re-invigorated me up in mapping... Anyways, keep up on the good work. May you all have good fortunes in your work to come. I wish you the best of luck.


Signed,

Emperor of the Humans

 

[Heinvers]

Entries list added to OP's second post and removed from first post. Good luck people.

@FeelsGoodMan

 

[lolreported]

Woah, how do you do stuff like that to the UI? I won't steal it or anything, but that looks great!

As @FeelsGoodMan mentioned I'm using the new UI natives introduced in the more recent patches. @Tasyen has written a lot of great tutorials I use as a base, that you can look at to get a better understanding and maybe get to implement something yourself.

Tutorial Submission
JASS/AI Scripts Tutorials

 

[PROXY]

City terrain finished. 45% terrain done. Major and minor systems implemented. Only need to create a simple quest system that guides you through the game and implement the missions as well as the bossfight at the end.

 

[Veronnis]

As @FeelsGoodMan mentioned I'm using the new UI natives introduced in the more recent patches. @Tasyen has written a lot of great tutorials I use as a base, that you can look at to get a better understanding and maybe get to implement something yourself.

Tutorial Submission
JASS/AI Scripts Tutorials

Thanks for the references!
@PROXY, Nice!

 

[Fang]

@PROXY wow that's very good! <3

 

[Diegoit]

Here is my third and final WIP

Spoiler

What units r those?

 

[Chaosy]

So I have started to work on some stuff, however mostly backend stuff. Hopefully I can make something soon enough that is worthy to compete with some of the other wips.

 

[lolreported]

Mostly finished with the environment of the first area of planned three. It's a lush, overgrown forest and also where the player hub is located with allies.

 

[FeelsGoodMan]

What units r those?

Those are Dota 2 versions of Diablo 3 models.

 

[Diegoit]

Those are Dota 2 versions of Diablo 3 models.

lol ty but ppl usually respond these kind of questions with links xd

 

[FeelsGoodMan]

lol ty but ppl usually respond these kind of questions with links xd

Well you asked what kind of units they were, not where to find the models Anyway, I don't have the link at hand right now as I'm at work but they can be found on Chaosrealm. If you can't find them I will see if I find them again and send you the link.

 

[Strydhaizer]

The contest is too quick, this should span for two months atleast, even if this is just a mini-RPG contest.

 

[Chaosy]

You can probably whip together a mini RPG in like a week since there are so many public systems.
Admittedly this would require 6 hours a day but still

 

[FeelsGoodMan]

The contest is too quick, this should span for two months atleast, even if this is just a mini-RPG contest.

You can probably whip together a mini RPG in like a week since there are so many public systems.
Admittedly this would require 6 hours a day but still

Well I built most of the terrain in my map in 2 days xd I did however spend maybe 12-14 hours each days those two days, but still, it is very much possible.

If however enough people aren't done by the end of the contest we can ask for an extension. It's not guaranteed to be approved though.

 

[PROXY]

The contest is too quick, this should span for two months atleast, even if this is just a mini-RPG contest.

It depends on what you're going for. I'm using techniques and "systems" (although they are not systems really, more like gameplay mechanics) I've used before and simplified them, meaning I was able to rebuild them very quickly. I had my core mechanics ready in about 8 hours, including combat (abilities), questing, npc interacting, crafting and items. Terrain is actually the one thing taking lots of time, but if you're clever and use space wisely you can be done quickly too.

I'm going for a detailled terraining route so if one would go for something simpler, he would be able to finish it rather quickly (took me about 10-15 hours to get 60% done).

Texts and "Scripting" I'm doing on the run, which goes rather quickly if you're creative.

 

[FeelsGoodMan]

I haven't been able to work that much this week due to work and stuff, but now the weekend is finally here

Got some work done on the hero. It's not done, but it's a good baseline;

 

[Leods]

I would like to participate. I will try to do something based on demons, hell, etc. (yeah, inspired on yhe SFX contest) Also, being as terrible as i am (3/10, i think) on terrains and cinematics, I am open to colaborations. Maybe two weak ones can make a stronger one...
At last, is necessary or recommended create and use new systems as on Path of devotion (an entry of the last mini-mapping contest)?

 

[Chaosy]

It is always better to use certain systems rather than reinventing the wheel. Most people will do a worse or equal job even if they tried

Some experienced people maybe can outdo the standard system, but given the time restriction I would not suggest that either way.

Only reason to make your own stuff is if you are using one of the newer languages that do not have a published system for everything.

 

[Leods]

First Fast-WIP. That demon bad boy is now finished, and I already planned most parts of the map. Now I have to do them

 

[lolreported]

I haven't been able to work that much this week due to work and stuff, but now the weekend is finally here

Got some work done on the hero. It's not done, but it's a good baseline;

Good use of sounds and the Hero looks interesting.

You should try to fix the stuttery movement animation of the Hero though.


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I've started working on the 2nd area, a mysterious and ancient forest.

 

[FeelsGoodMan]

You should try to fix the stuttery movement animation of the Hero though.

Yeah this has been fixed since the making of the video you saw. Wasn't harder than just adjusting the walk speed animation a bit.

I've started working on the 2nd area, a mysterious and ancient forest.

Nice

 

[Leods]

I already finished 3 Hero abilities. They are the 3 (Fire, Fury and Death options) abilities that you can choose on lvl 1. I actually have to do other 9 abilities (lvl 3,6 and 10). On the other levels, you can obtain +3 to all stats (and the +2 default) or +250 HP and +6 damage points. Also, on that levels your abilities will automatically level up (the 1 and 3 abilities have 3 levels, the 6 ones have 2 levels, and, of course, the lvl 10 one can't be updated). Now, I will stop the Hero creation, and create every enemy of the first zone (stopping with the first boss) I will send another WIP on that moment.

Edit: Sorry, I forgot this message and writted another one. Now, I deleted it and I will say that here:

Okay, I've finished the first boss (and all the enemies behind him). Now, i need to know. Is allowed by rules an ability that just summon a unit (reason why it wouldn't be a triggered spell) but with other spells you can change it (per example, other ability who allows you to update the beast you summon with specifical conditions)?

 

[Ungoliath]

I'm wondering that too! I think I might've misunderstood one of the rules, hehe.

You are NOT allowed to use spells already available at the spells section or from any other Warcraft 3 modding site

I read that as spells like War Stomp, Tranquility, etc - spells that can be found in the main game. I got that we are supposed to create new abilities, but I thought we could still use existing spells as bases for our own abilities? Like Water Elemental for a summoning spell, but use triggers to mask it and make it more interesting. Or maybe a Thunder Clap with different effects, values, etc and then build upon it with triggers. If such custom spells aren't allowed, I fear that I'm pretty screwed

 

[Leods]

but I thought we could still use existing spells as bases for our own abilities?

I think you have to. After all, we can't just create all our spells using Channel. I understood that rule as a limitation to the importing of spells from websites, and this:

You must create at least one completely custom hero with triggered spells

as a rule that forces us to create at least one trigger for each spell. I don't have problem with that, but there is a lot of work

Edit: At least, If I have only one hero with 12 spells, the 12 still having to be triggered? This would answer my question about the summoning spell too.

 

[FeelsGoodMan]

@Ungoliath
@Leods

You have to make spells with triggers, but it doesn't have to be complicated guys

It can be as simple as picking all nearby units when casting an ability and setting their HP to 50% (just an example).

 

[Leods]

Well, thanks.