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Who said you can't use WarCraft III Models or Icons?
"-You may not use a single icon, or model already used by one of the original four races"
I repeat.Who said you can't use WarCraft III Models or Icons?
Infinite, maybe. Quality and/or useful? Not so much.
Blizzard icons/models have a certain 'quality' that is sometimes hard to mimic. To give an example, let's say I make a Forsaken race. I will probably use the Necromancer/Kel'thuzad model; but it won't be a caster. Instead, it would act as a "Core Unit", summoning buildings and zombie workers.
Isn't that the kind of 'originality' that you're looking for? Forcing me to use a sub-par or alternate model would only lower how it works/looks; the Necromancer is perfect.
Same with some other models; I could resize, recolor, add attachments, and voila! Something old with an interesting twist, and with a completely different purpose.
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I think we understand where that specific rule comes from, we're just trying to show you another side to the story.
I think you mean "suggest"Scyth-Master said:I assume you look into that title a bit more.
This doesn't make grammatical sense, either, but I thought you were against my suggestions. How in the world can my suggestions (to which you are averse) help make your contest better? I thought you already had what you wanted?...Also by Scyth-Master said:How? With your advice I can redesign the rules to make them as original and full-proof as possible.
Kyrbi0, as much as you may hate Scyth's grammatical errors, they're completely irrelevant to the contest suggestion thread, so please keep them out of it.
About your suggestions, I'm starting to agree with Scyth's point that this is supposed to be a different take on things, rather than Techtree Contest #3.
Scyth,
- Perhaps format the rules a little nicer, with [list] tags, [box] tags, [box] tags, and such.
- About custom triggered spells, you should specify that while the coding does not count for the contest, the originality and effect do.
- Another clarification, with the import limit, it would be better to say "You may import as many models, icons, and skins as you like, but the map's size must stay within the 4meg Multiplayer limit."
- Are you are are you not going to allow resources from Wc3campaigns and potentially xgm (xgm does have a good amount of unique material).
- Perhaps some more specifications, such as a player owned shop should be specified? However, I think it would lead to some more originality if beyond that it was free form, so you could have races with different tiering for their techtree and such.
- Do upgraded buildings count towards the minimum building limit? (IE: Is Town Hall/Keep/Castle 1 building or 3?)
Are you are are you not going to allow resources from Wc3campaigns and potentially xgm (xgm does have a good amount of unique material).
i believe that boldized are should be or. what about people who cannot make jass/trigger enhanced spells? could be copy n paste from existing custom spells?
Why should you be able to import spells?
It isn't original if you're just copy+pasting someone else's idea+work...
Scyth-Master said:The post was written as a faq.
Scyth-Master said:Your words like "grammatical, cowardice, and averse" just make me think that your are taking the stance of someone who wants to come off as smarter then someone else.
Scyth-Master said:The truth of the matter is, that those "excellent" techtrees are the things being laughed at. Sure you like them, but not many people can bare to even try them. As I see it without imports and spells, a tech-tree is more of an idea then an actual product.
Scyth-Master said:...I need actual suggestions to move the rulebook forward a yard, and I need people actually thinking about the contest rather then their argumentative stance.
Ouch... You make one comment, no harping, and you're still shot down... :/PurplePoot said:Kyrbi0, as much as you may hate Scyth's grammatical errors, they're completely irrelevant to the contest suggestion thread, so please keep them out of it.
As much as I'd agree with you, posts like that and the first half of the above quote are still unproductive.Ouch... You make one comment, no harping, and you're still shot down... :/
I mean, "hate" is such a strong word; I just feel that proper grammar makes you appear more mature, especially in a place where only your written text provides a link to who you are on the other side of the screen.
Agree'd. Let's just drop it (until Scyth-Master comes on and verbally abuses me); I've stated my position and quasi-apology.
?? "Frequently-Asked Questions"? I'm sorry, I honestly don't get this one. I was under the assumption (haha) that this was a proposed Contest, like a WIP.
I'd like to think that I made "actual suggestions"; they just weren't the suggestions you wanted to hear, or were willing to entertain. I was was thinking of the contest, just not how you saw it. And "argumentative"? Not likely. Simply a miscommunication on my part.
Which is only to be expected
Ouch... You make one comment, no harping, and you're still shot down... :/
I mean, "hate" is such a strong word; I just feel that proper grammar makes you appear more mature, especially in a place where only your written text provides a link to who you are on the other side of the screen.
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Anyway, don't mind me, go on ahead. I just didn't share your vision (which is fine, not all are alike).
hrhr in the first post it looks like you get -40 rep if you make the first placecould you make a plus in front of the 40? It looks silly
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