Mini-mapping Contest #9 - Map Size Limited

[Solu9]

Scratched the old terrain, new wip.

 

[Frotty]

What about inhouse systems?
As in self-made but created before the said contest.

no need to reinvent the wheel, right?

 

[TheWhiteWolf]

no need to reinvent the wheel, right?

A fine point indeed.

 

[Solu9]

Yet another WIP.
As you can see the map will be some stage based minigame.

 

[Cokemonkey11]

I encountered a bug, so updated my map:

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/2534048-post428.html


Also improved the description a little. Please don't read the list of easter eggs until you've at least looked for them

Also, this map is available on makemehost

 

[Kino]

no need to reinvent the wheel, right?

I would prefer to not reinvent the wheel.
However, since it is self-made, it technically counts as work done before the contest, no?

 

[TheWhiteWolf]

I would prefer to not reinvent the wheel.
However, since it is self-made, it technically counts as work done before the contest, no?

Judges, could you answer this please?

 

[Frotty]

I would prefer to not reinvent the wheel.
However, since it is self-made, it technically counts as work done before the contest, no?

1. It's about content. You are supposed to make a new MAP.
Systems are usually generic code that is reuseable, hence useable in more than 1 project.
Also, if you need the system, what, are you gonna write it new instead of copy & paste?...
As long as you don't copy actualy spell content or terrain from dreamvale I don't see the issue.

2. The judges can't even check this, so why are you scared.

 

[Pharaoh_]

No guys, this is not a coding contest. Of course you are allowed to use snippets you have created in the past and of course you are not expected to replicate them in every new contest.

 

[Solu9]

The main system is sorta complete and the stage designs have begun.
Here is a screen shot of Stage 03.


The arrows indicate the movement of the fireballs (which are not using the final model yet).

Edit:
Here is a WC3 replay (sorry I can't use recording programs at the moment) of the first 5 stages of the map.

 

[Kazeon]

how can we watch your replay if we dont have the map?

 

[eubz]

What about inhouse systems?
As in self-made but created before the said contest.

You may use that, too as systems are reuseable at all times in every map. This is a mapping contest and not a coding contest

 

[GywGod133]

You may use that, too as systems are reuseable at all times in every map. This is a mapping contest and not a coding contest

ohhh, all spell and system allowed. hihihi i will use system that i need

 

[Solu9]

how can we watch your replay if we dont have the map?

You bring up a good point sir.

 

[Tal'Rarity]

1. It's about content. You are supposed to make a new MAP.
Systems are usually generic code that is reuseable, hence useable in more than 1 project.
Also, if you need the system, what, are you gonna write it new instead of copy & paste?...
As long as you don't copy actualy spell content or terrain from dreamvale I don't see the issue.

2. The judges can't even check this, so why are you scared.

We're not on 24/7 you know.

Besides it would be unfair to not allow it unless it was a coding contest.

Edit: If you guys took the time to read back one page/page 40 and looked near the bottom of it you'll notice eubz already answered your questions before you asked them.

 

[BLazeKraze]

Damn, It's already june 14 . and my regular class schedule will begin on monday, I didn't know If I can finish my map .
I already complete the terrain and some triggers , But now, I'm busy in some stuffs ...

 

[Solu9]

Stage 6 proves to be pretty hard to complete:

 

[Cokemonkey11]

I found another bug! Version 1.0.0c has been added which addresses it, as well as providing a few more minor tweaks:

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/2534048-post428.html

 

[Kazeon]

damn, it's already june 14 . And my regular class schedule will begin on monday, i didn't know if i can finish my map .
I already complete the terrain and some triggers , but now, i'm busy in some stuffs ...

1. Deadline extension is always open.

by the way, how's the progress guys? I see less people posts updates. just keep this thread alive

 

[Solu9]

Since the replay (for obvious reasons) didn't work I used some crappy trial versions of Fraps and AVS Video Editor.
I had to increase the light to make it remotely watchable. Sorry for hideous quality.


Edit:
Stage 10 WIP:

 

[rulerofiron99]

by the way, how's the progress guys? I see less people posts updates. just keep this thread alive

I've got most of the bugs sorted out, so now I'm focusing on content.

16/30 waves done so far, and then a few more spells before balancing it all with a few playthroughs.

Since the replay (for obvious reasons) didn't work I used some crappy trial versions of Fraps and AVS Video Editor.
I had to increase the light to make it remotely watchable. Sorry for hideous quality.

Looks good so far. I like the ability indicators.

 

[Galles]

My name is not appearing in the main topic, and I'm already almost done my project

 

[Daffa]

Galles, please show a WIP of your entry and you're considered in the contest.

 

[Galles]

My wip

I had already shown my project 2 times in previous topics, but I have a video of my project.
I'm still creating it, so it is ready I will post it
This is my WIP:

 

[Kino]

I had already shown my project 2 times in previous topics

Exactly, this is getting ridiculous.
I guess the icing on the cake is when we get disqualified for not showing WIPs.
Right?

 

[GywGod133]

Updating my map
v1.0b

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/2536543-post477.html

 

[GreeN!X]

Well, you guys can still submit your final and just add some links to your wips. You don't really need to be in that list. :/

 

[Remixer]

I think I am not going to finish my entry which for I draw back from the competition. However good luck to the other contestants.

 

[Sky_Demon]

Hey Judge, you should've add my first WIP on the entries. here's the link http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/...-size-limited-251172/index24.html#post2531963

well, i'm kinda new here. so i don't know how to upload a picture with an "image to see" instead of "download to see"

I'll add my second WIP later because the map filesize is too big.

 

[rulerofiron99]

well, i'm kinda new here. so i don't know how to upload a picture with an "image to see" instead of "download to see"

1. Click manage attachment in the new post screen.
2. Attach your image
3. Ctrl-click the image to open it in a new tab
4. Copy the URL of the image
5. Put this URL between [image] tags.

EDIT: The screenshots in your linked post are .tga files, which most browsers don't see as images.

Use a program like IrfanView to convert your .tga screenshots into a more common file type, like .jpg or .png

 

[Shadow Fury]

Damn, 5 days left to deadline and still many heroes to create for the modes I did. Gonna need to work more on my map if I am to finish it before deadline.

 

[GywGod133]

Its monday, I have classes now in AICS lol xD

 

[Solu9]

Stage 11 WIP:

Phe.. not sure I'll make it to the deadline either.

Edit:
As you can I'm not exactly aiming for the terrain awards with this map ^^

 

[Kazeon]

guys, we can request to judges to extend the deadline

1. Deadline extension is always open.

if many people needs more time, so why not?

 

[Solu9]

guys, we can request to judges to extend the deadline

if many people needs more time, so why not?

That would be a relief. I'm over stressed at the moment!
Although personally I came in to the contest way too late, so it's my own fault.

 

[Tickles]

I'm all for a deadline extension. They don't usually help all that much as the people who weren't going to make it to the deadline have already given up on their maps, but there's usually at least one or two extra entries and some more polishing on the other submissions.

I guess the icing on the cake is when we get disqualified for not showing WIPs.

There was never an updated post with all the WIPs in previous contests. This just seems like an added bonus for people not keeping up with the contest to be able to see how progress is going (since the contest led to sooo many pages). There's plenty of evidence showing you and whoever else submitted WIPs Although it would still be nice if eubz updated the post within the next day or so.

I found another bug! Version 1.0.0c has been added which addresses it, as well as providing a few more minor tweaks:

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/2534048-post428.html

I just tried your map, and I really like the concept. The need to move your runner keeps things interesting between tower building. That's generally the time when other tower defenses get a little boring and laid back. It would be much more entertaining if your easter eggs served an actual purpose, like clicking Mr. Ribbit unlocks a speed boost at a certain point in the runner's path or something. Or you could include runes that randomly spawn to give bonuses and cause the player to have to aim to run through a certain path if they want the bonuses.

 

[Solu9]

Stage 11 complete. This video is in 720p. Since I skipped using the AVS Video Editor I can make higher quality movies, but only 30 seconds long.
Anyway:

 

[rulerofiron99]

I was planning on finishing this weekend, but I'd prefer a small deadline extension.

EDIT: 20 waves done! Now for the arduous task of balancing and further bug detection.

 

[TheWhiteWolf]

3 to 7 days extension would do me good.

 

[Galles]

I already posted showing my WIP and still my name is not on the topic ...

 

[TheWhiteWolf]

I already posted showing my WIP and still my name is not on the topic ...

Have a bit of understanding for eubz. Anyway, this won't hurt the chances of your entry.

 

[rulerofiron99]

So I've just figured out how to make and edit weather effects (credit to this thread) while trying to remove the angle from the ashenvale rain to keep it in line with the water spawning.

Probably going to write a quick tutorial of it, but basically you just edit TerrainArt\Weather.slk using Excel. You can add new lines and codes for new weather effects.

Now I'll be adding directional wind (with added leaves!), which will affect projectile motion.

 

[Bannar]

Would that be a problem if I were to join as 4th judge? I've finished my exams, last one was today and I've plenty of time saved if need be for extensive testing/scoring.

Good luck to participants!

 

[Tal'Rarity]

I am pretty sure people need their extension so I am okay with it and suggest it to be extended a bit as well I hope your able to join us with judging Bannar.

When the contest ends and you don't see your entry there maybe instead of making a fuss over it, just PM me or eubz or Daffa. Will need the link to the original WiP post though of course.

 

[Solu9]

Played around with youtube's video editor.
WIP of stage 11, 12 and 13:

The first 30 seconds are the same footage as the previous upload.

 

[A Void]

I have decided to redo my contest entry, here is my first new WIP;

WIP 1

 

[Heinvers]

Now that's a sight. What kind of game will it be?

 

[Kazeon]

looks like we need deadline extension indeed.. okay, deadline will be next year \o/

@genin:
that's look impressive. Is that something like space exploration? or something like planet devastating mission?

I know one sure thing about your entry: it will use keyboard movement, again :|

 

[Heinvers]

You don't like the crappy keyboard movement I assume.

 

[Kazeon]

a lot

and you know why