Techtree Contest #5 - Innovation

[Gausslander]

Alright, I'm making a new faction based on 19th century steampunk British fiction. e.g., floating castles, clockwork men, and muppet infantry. Fun stuff, truly.

 

[Wazzz]

well, my map got corrupted, so i have to start again
which, funnily enough, is actually pretty interesting for me as i am now working quite efficiently on the race ^^

 

[Dionesiist]

Le gasp! D:

 

[Crazed_seal2]

I don't know if I can finish in time. I just don't feel like working on it.

 

[JollyD]

I don't know if I can finish in time. I just don't feel like working on it.

Same with me! ^(

 

[-Kobas-]

I have brilliant idea, but no time to work on it
Will see what can I do...

 

[Bannar]

Who actually still participade except Dionesiist? ^^

 

[Champara Bros]

me. I am almost finished and then decorating.

 

[-Kobas-]

Ok I guess my systems and shits can work really easily. I guess I will create so far unique race
Expect to see few units only because I won't have time to balance many

 

[Skycraft]

I don't believe I'm motivated enough to create a techtree anymore.
I'm abolishing my entries!

Too lazy.

 

[boomwolf]

I'm also close to finish, just need to be done with heroes, then to building and to tie it together (yaknow, placing the upgrades, making the worker build properly, that sort of stuff...)

EDIT: actually, I'm not sure I gonna make it on time, almost sure I wont in fact, but I gonna try...

 

[GhostSolo]

Starting a bit late but I'd like to enter. (New so I don't know much)

EDIT: Heres my WIP and proof that its mine. Advice and suggestions are much appreciated.

More to come:
Defensive Structure (Tower)
Caster Training Center (Spirit Lodge/Arcane Sanctum)
More Units
More Abilities
More Upgrades
Item Seller (Arcane Vault etc)
Polishing of everything

 

[JollyD]

I try to finish in 5-6 days and there this is the WIP scrennshot, still a lot of work, but I think I can do it in time

 

[boomwolf]

So much work left, and I have to get back to base (military base that is) in sunday, so unless the contest extends in a few day I probably won't make it...

 

[KhalanDuriant]

@KhalanDuriant check this page for outstanding troll models and skins: http://www.wc3c.net/showthread.php?t=106181 . You will not be disappointed, there is also a great unanimated raptor model.

1. I checked them and overall, they do look really good, but in my opinion they don't fit with my trolls. But still thank you!
2. Since things didn't turned out the way I planned, I might not be able to finish my race in time. Will still try to get it done, but who knows Still good luck to everyone

 

[ashbringer753]

It would be great if the judge would add a bonus week so that contestants(including me) may finish their map in time.

 

[-Kobas-]

But we have still around 10 days?

 

[Wazzz]

10 days (9 for me now) should be plenty of time, but I am not opposed to a small amount of extra time if people need and, most importantly, the judges allow it

but even with having to start my race again i feel i have plenty of time to complete before the submition date

 

[JollyD]

Please, add some days!

 

[ashbringer753]

problem is that I'm travelling soon (the 30th) so I'm trying to finish it ASAP.

 

[AlexxanderX]

where need to put the final maps with screens?

 

[Dionesiist]

In this thread, of course.

 

[boomwolf]

So it appears many of the participants are in desire for a few days to be added because largely we DO have a life outside the gaming area, and we simply have no ability to do anything except in weekends...

All hail extension?

 

[Ahimtar]

yes, id also like to, im too lazy to even open w3 editor...

 

[Wraithling]

You don't deserve an extension if you are 'too lazy to even open w3 editor'.

 

[Dionesiist]

Well we can certainly count on you to finish, then.

 

[Wazzz]

this is pretty much why i'm personally opposed to the extension
why should we cater to people who can't be bothered working on their own submitions?

 

[-Kobas-]

Fucking shit, my "systems" work error-less, expect WIP really soon.

 

[Pharaoh_]

We still have some days left; if there's a need of extension, I might do something about it, but please, don't take it for granted. Deadlines are there for a reason :]

 

[ashbringer753]

I still have 2-3 units and 5 hero spells and maybe( if i have time) a third hero.... and finito~!

And ahimtar, your laziness is counterproductive to those who are working seriously and really want an extension to finish their map.

 

[Wazzz]

I am leaning towards aiming to get one hero complete, and then seeing how much I can get with the remaining time. The reason for this is because I'd rather have 1 hero with fitting abilities suited to its role than 3-4 sub-par heroes.

Additionally, I have to create all the upgrades (I have them planned out in my head) and need to create the spells for my casters, as well as some other unit abilities.

I have, so far, completed unit stats (for now) implementing DPS calculations to ensure they fulfill the role I desire them to fulfill, recreated the Energy Shields 'system' (if indeed it can be called that) as well as the Warping In system (that can probably be called more of a system).

 

[ashbringer753]

I just finished cleaning up bugs from units,they should be finished now. I just finished the first hero, the second one is one the way. I'll release the final version today later. I hope you guys have the time to finish yours as I barely finished my ideas.

Adios Compadres.

Edit here it is:

 

[JollyD]

I will not participate in this contest, cause that moderator rejected almost all of my icons on the HW... ^(

 

[Wraithling]

Ah, I don't want touch there. But strict though the resource section may be, most people have no problems with it if they heed the proper guidelines.

Anyway the icon section and this contest are two separate matters. You may still use those 'rejected' icons you've made in this map, no problem. Don't quit out of spite.

 

[Pharaoh_]

Please, make sure you include your name on the map's filename.

 

[-Kobas-]

There you go WIP for now.
I will create presentation once when I finish my race

 

[Pharaoh_]

There you go WIP for now.
I will create presentation once when I finish my race

May I suggest a better way of your abilities-requiring-resources-system?
"Charge gold and lumber". It actually works just like Channel, meaning order id's can be changed and prevent collisions, if they are possessed by a single unit. ;]

 

[Wazzz]

May I suggest a better way of your abilities-requiring-resources-system?
"Charge gold and lumber". It actually works just like Channel, meaning order id's can be changed and prevent collisions, if they are possessed by a single unit. ;]

That actually helps me out a lot as well, thankyou pharaoh_!

EDIT: Well it appears that 'mana cost' does nothing for the actual mana cost, which is what I want first and foremost.

 

[GhostSolo]

Starting over. Doing a Kirin Tor Mage/Warlock/Priest race WIP coming soon.

 

[Freyleyes]

I am almost done with my goblin race Will post a wip later on tonight, gl to all that is still in and are finished xD

 

[Wazzz]

There you go WIP for now.
I will create presentation once when I finish my race

Really cool ideas, but I see a large number of abundant balance issues as well as potential balance issues. For example, you are able to move your Town Hall and deal massive siege damage with it. On smaller maps this would be a very potent and unbeatable rush tactic.

Additionally, the Chieftain is a 'required' hero in that it produces your town halls and house buildings. The problem I'm referring to immediately is that the race starts with their hero, unlike any other race. Additionally, you can potentially get an unlimited number of these mammoths, making for highly imbalanced late games.

Atm I see no possible way to produce more units. This is a problem. Obvious reason is obvious.

You can place your Town Hall right next to a gold mine, leaving you only needing 2 gold miners to create a continuous flow of income.

However, this is just a WIP, so I'm not aware of what you plan to do to fix these issues, or even if you were aware of these issues to begin with.

 

[eubz]

The contest will soon end... Thought of joining lately but I really can't create new race... Out of idea maybe...

 

[chr2]

Another week would really be appreciated, seeing as we have like one or two finished entries.

 

[Dionesiist]

Whose fault is that, again?

 

[chr2]

Life. Life is to be blamed.

 

[Bugz]

You. Yourself is to be blamed

 

[JagJag132]

The screenies look fantastic so far ! Hoping a few hidden talents will pull something out the bag last minute though, not many entries to compete :/

 

[Wazzz]

well there's dio's submitted /properly/, there's mine yet to come (i might release a WIP map today), then there's the most recent WIPs being submitted by -kobas- and ashbringer and the likes.

when it comes to contests like these, however, i do feel that less is probably best, as there is a LOT to go through as far as judging goes.

 

[Freyleyes]

Here's a wip

Show

 

[VeljkoM]

I am ashamed to say this but I too could use extra time. I still hope I can finish it till 6th or at least upload playable version.