Mini-Mapping Contests: The Drums in the Dungeon

[Pharaoh_]

The Fortuneteller has spoken: It's Game!

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Your task is to create a dungeon map. The map's genre has to reflect a role playing game and the objective should be anything related to the dungeon, such as killing a creature within, escaping the dungeon, etc. Machinate challenges, mythical creatures and the hero to be controlled by the player and guide us through the epic journey of your fantasy!

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25 reputation for the winner & every contestant shall receive 5 reputation each!

Lordkoon

• Convenience over effort won't be an excuse to make use of third party programs (exception: Jass New Gen Pack). GUI actions that do not exist in the vanilla editor's database may lead to disqualification. WEU (World Editor Unlimited) and UMSWE fall into this category.
• The map may not be protected!
• No submission may violate any of the site rules.
• If a submission does not follow the map submission rules the creator will be disqualified.
• All submissions must follow the current theme. If any model does not fit, a moderator will tell you as soon as possible as to avoid confusion.
• Your submission must be posted before the deadline. The post containing your final submission must also contain the following:
  • Several screenshots of terrain and gameplay.
  • The file in the appropriate format.
• You must show at least one unfinished preview of your submission, before the deadline, as proof that it’s yours.
• Your submission may not be started/made before the official launch of the contest.
• Judges may not participate.
• Your final submission must be bug free.
• Your submission must be specifically made for this Mini-Contest.
• Teamwork is not allowed.
  • Finding testers and/or voice actors to help you with your submission is not considered teamwork.
• Imports may be used in the map, however they must all be credited.
• All multiplayer maps must be under 8mb, so that they are playable on Battle.Net. Single player maps must not exceed 20mb in size.

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The Mini-Mapping Contest "The Drums in the Dungeon" will begin on 26th of August and conclude on 30th of September -> 6 October (EXTENDED).

 

[Vengeancekael]

I'll be watching this contest, maybe I'll join/judge, not sure yet.

 

[HammerFist132]

Finaly. 26 is just for 146 minutes in my country xD. Trust me i will work every day on it about 8 hours. It gona be something like woa. I will do same story what I had for boss fight contest. I like idea to only judges vote

 

[Kingz]

The Mini-Mapping Contest "The Drums in the Dungeon" will begin on 26th of August and conclude on 10th of September.

I see the ending date... and i pass.
Last mini mapping contest lasted over 4 weeks if i am not mistaken and it was a simple bossfight contest.

 

[Lordkoon]

Impossible for a whole dungeon to be made for such short time...



Anyway I would like to be appointed a judge for this one.

 

[Tickles]

Yeah, longer deadline please. Mapping usually takes more effort to complete than other contests since it requires triggering, object data, terrain, etc. Everyone seems to be happiest with a month.

 

[APproject]

Everything is possible. For example, most of my projects were made under 10 or equal to 10 days. Of course it is time consuming.

 

[Kingz]

Everything is possible. For example, most of my projects were made under 10 or equal to 10 days. Of course it is time consuming.

Not everyone has a ton of free time to devote to such things. If individuals can do it in a shorter time, it doesn't mean the majority should be treated as if they can also.

 

[APproject]

Not everyone has a ton of free time to devote to such things. If individuals can do it in a shorter time, it doesn't mean the majority should be treated as if they can also.

I agree. Just saying that everything is possible. Even if you started doing map right now instead of posting in the forum, you would save a lot of time already.

 

[Pharaoh_]

Alright, the deadline has been set to 30th of September, simply because it is a theme that was initially suggested for the Arena.

Notice that the upcoming mini-mapping contests will not be as heavy as this one and the duration of a contest will be approximately two weeks.

 

[Kingz]

Thank you.
Let the games begin

 

[Codric]

I would liThis looks cool

 

[xHalfDeadx]

Seems cool, I'm in. Is it meant to be single or multi-player?

 

[rulerofiron99]

Awesome, I'm definitely in.

 

[Lordkoon]

Alright, the deadline has been set to 30th of September, simply because it is a theme that was initially suggested for the Arena.

Notice that the upcoming mini-mapping contests will not be as heavy as this one and the duration of a contest will be approximately two weeks.

Anyway I would like to be appointed a judge for this one.

 

[Vengeancekael]

Seems cool, I'm in. Is it meant to be single or multi-player?

Doesn't matter.

 

[baassee]

I hate this rule:

Your final submission must be bug free.

Even DOTA contains bugs

As said, I got a lot of free time at the moment so I would apply as a judge (anything new that I have to do or can I just say it here?).

 

[Allain55X]

30th of Spetember.....That's my birthday! Well I might join or not cuz Im busy on a map too..

 

[Vengeancekael]

I hate this rule:



Even DOTA contains bugs

As said, I got a lot of free time at the moment so I would apply as a judge (anything new that I have to do or can I just say it here?).

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/arena-226/can-i-judge-220003/
But I had already asked you for another mapping contest to check a map before judging the contest, you've got my approval, but Pharaoh_'s the host, so lets see what he thinks.

 

[baassee]

But I had already asked you for another mapping contest to check a map before judging the contest, you've got my approval, but Pharaoh_'s the host, so lets see what he thinks.

If you have not judged in the past, you will have to send a message to the Arena moderator(s) and express your desire that you want to judge.

Meh I can wait, time is not an issue that shiny emblem tempts me. . .

 

[HammerFist132]

About judging i suggest to one be from old school hive and one a bit newer user(member). To do not be so bad like in boss fight contest.

 

[Tickles]

The new judge testing should prevent that from happening

 

[HammerFist132]

First wip

I work hard for 4 hours. Now need to rest my eyes

 

[Allain55X]

Wow That's cool!

EDIT: Hmmm...... decided.... Im not joining too busy on a my project map.

 

[APproject]

Get rid of this bad habbit to double / tripple post. Use edit function and update your post if it is the latest one.

 

[Allain55X]

Get rid of this bad habbit to double / tripple post. Use edit function and update your post if it is the latest one.

Sorry..... I forgot the rules... sorryy im very sorry.

 

[Da Fist]

Hmm. Not sure if I should join... But I think I will plan mine as Maiev's Escape ( much more awesome edition ).

Oh. And by the way, good luck to the contestants!

 

[HammerFist132]

It was really hard to draw my terrain because ground is not texture then model with 1.00 height.
Edit: not icon even for the first place shmrc

 

[APproject]

I work hard for 4 hours. Now need to rest my eyes

Terrain looks astonishing. Really well done. But in my opinion it lacks some walls, it is slightly too open like one big room. Dungeon is marked with some dark tunnels I believe. But it is your interpretation and it looks very well.

 

[Kingz]

Nice wip, tho carefull with the polycount on screen, else the game will lag.

 

[Sin'dorei300]

I'm in.

 

[HammerFist132]

APproject
thx for suggestion I totaly forgot about that. Terrain on picture is second part of map. First is on open outside, and third(last) i will try to do like what u have suggested me.
Kingz
Thx to. Yes I know to it is laggy, because of many glow effects. I am planning to remove then to relise bigger bounds for fps.

 

[Lordkoon]

Just make the glow effect larger and replace like 5-10 of them with one larger.


To all contestants: Have in mind this topic : http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/site-discussion-97/whats-point-giving-credit-221281/

 

[xHalfDeadx]

Is JASS NewGen Pack allowed?

 

[Lordkoon]

Yes it is. It is written in the criteria and requirements.

 

[Drunken_Jackal]

Have an idea in mind. A Defense one :{D
I love Defense Maps.

 

[SA Dashie]

Lol wait what happened about a choice of having a partner?
If this is a non multi person made map I guess that I'll come up with a new idea.

edit: @HammerFist13 I would suggest maybe working a way around the huge amount of doodads you are using, triggers aren't the only thing that cause lag.

 

[Lordkoon]

Hmm. Not sure if I should join... But I think I will plan mine as Maiev's Escape ( much more awesome edition ).!

My favourite map from the campaigns. Good luck on this one.

 

[Allain55X]

Changed my mind! I will join this one. Ill be creating a map with many dungeons and when you finish a dungeon it gives you epic rewards! Well, im not gonna use imported files because I dont wanna waste money on this simple project.
EDIT: DAMN! CHANGED MY MIND, I quit...lol

 

[neo_sluf]

I will join. I am sure i will never win this contest but i just try my very best.This is my very first contest to join but i will try.

My idea.
- In the dungeon lies Illidan. You need to rescue illidan
- You will fight Maeive to help escape illidan.
- Then suddenly Illidan Betrayed you. You will manage to escape the dungeon while illidan chasing you.
- YOUR CHARACTER IS A CHICKEN.FAVORITE PET OF ILLIDAN
- Why does illidan want to kill you? because he want to EAT YOU so run!

 

[sonofjay]

And you just spoiled your story.

 

[Allain55X]

And you just spoiled your story.

Yeah from the start of his story its like interesting and after that....you are to say...What??? CHicken??......

 

[Lordkoon]

So a chicken defeats Maiev.... boy am I eager to see that.

 

[Kingz]

My entry is going to be heavilly influenced by the following games:
Diablo 2, Darksiders 1&2, Dark Souls, Witcher and Dragon Age: Origins.

Oh and it will be fun also :s

 

[rulerofiron99]

Mine is basically going to be a raid for 4 players, aiming for a similar feel to Obsidian Depths (on wc3c, if you're interested), but with a huge focus on interesting and FUN bosses.

PROGRESS: Made an aggro system!
Each creep has an aggro counter against each player, which increases whenever they take damage. Mid range = 60% aggro, long range = 30% aggro.

 

[Kingz]

Hah i am developing a boss camera system, it's going to be great
Not to mention i am making a boss system also, which will be made public should it work as intended and users want it.

 

[rulerofiron99]

Nice! Just make sure you only release it after the contest; don't want to give the rest of us any advantage

 

[Drunken_Jackal]

Planning on making mine a fusion of Orcs Must Die! and Dungeon Defenders.

Also made hero designs and stuff. Hope that I have enough time for this.
My aggro system is somehow similar to yours rulerofiron :{P

 

[Lordkoon]

And the camera will be like in OMD?

 

[HappyTauren]

I am joining. You have never seen me make a map, so I was, like, why not.