Competition: HL2DM 1024-unit Official Entries

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For some reason i can´t dl Gorion and nexus map

just type in the 3 letter code at the top,then click download.It will then download after 45 seconds or so

What? What 3 letter and click what download? I click the link and all i get is a blank page.

NM it worked in Internet Explorer.

given up fighting a couple of lighting issues, finishing my skybox now

yanked!

Thats brilliant work man, congrats on the release. Will get some proper playing on later

Is the white on red letter symbol thing in the first screenshot a custom texture?

oh snap caught out

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Is the white on red letter symbol thing in the first screenshot a custom texture?

I used sprite textures on brushes cut to the right shape. The whole thing's based on this, and since I'd used the stock poster decals too much, I copied that one instead.

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I used sprite textures on brushes cut to the right shape. The whole thing's based on this, and since I'd used the stock poster decals too much, I copied that one instead.

Good stuff man, great ref too

Alright, I am trying really hard to get it done by tonight. I WILL TRY MY BEST NIGGAS

So guys, how much hours is left? I'm confused about which timezone should I fallow... I'm nearly done.

Ah! Very good, since here it's arleady 10.30 pm . Thx Von*Ferret.

Um, I need a lot more time, can I get it in by around 12am Eastern time?

Thats fucking awesome.

Meanwhile, I approach 3000 solids.......

Hey ferret, i think you should post the server and ftp info if rick doesnt do it. we owe to these people who have been thinking about gameplay for a MONTH to see what they really have to offer, rather than just looking at bland screenshots. Seriously, dont you think they feel insulted? I know I would.

Peris Powns

OBTW ferret, don't know if you noticed this:

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Ok ladies and gentlemen; once you've finished your map completely and utterly upload it here:ftp://[email protected]

You have read and write access but you cannot overwrite previous versions of your map so _only_ upload it on or after the deadline and when you are completely happy with your bsp. If you somehow fuck this up then contact me and I will have to do it manually, but I'll curse the air you breathe if I have to do it. Oh no not the fist!

The server is also up and running at the moment, it's been left open to all to generate a little publicity for the hosts and mapcore.net. However once we have all the maps uploaded we'll password the server and give the information in the "final entry" threads.

IP: 195.242.239.13:27015

The name of the server is http://www.mapcore.net HL2DM Competition | Phoenix-servers.co.uk

Just to give you a run down on the settings the server is running:

timelimit: 10 mins per map

100 tickrate

default everything else

If you have any requests/suggestions get in touch and we'll try and get it sorted out before the deadline. Don't come shouting about something on the actual day because it'll most likely be too late and I'll once again curse the air you breathe.

What day do you want to hold the test on?

I would like to suggest that we have a mapper only test and voting, and then get some general pubbers/non mappers to test it and get them to vote as well and do an average score so we get the full range of opinions. With 10 mins per map I think that is feasible.

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From the rules laid out by the competition starter:

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- Play area must be contained within one 1024x1024 grid block- Stock Half-Life 2 Content only

- Only original maps specifically made for this contest (no recycling)

- Focus on proper Deathmatch gameplay, this is not a 'scene' contest, but make it as pretty as you want

From other entrants:

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Are we going to have a map core DM frag fest to test everyones work? Because its one thing to download these maps and rate them off pics and single player... and its something else to really play it and see the dynamic of what we build.

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Yes, exacly, it's what I was thinking. We need a server with all our maps and play them before any voting.

And the playtest seemed to be overall 'voted' for that we hold it on Saturday and Sunday to allow all people's to play (time zones, you know, the rest of the world an' stuff).

So, k.

Not implying credit-taking, just making sure that we actually do what is wanted by the people who entered the contest and by the thread-starter who was implicit that gameplay should be a major element.

Thats not really a problem is it? When the time is up there will be no more maps added to this thread and can´t be voted on!? Even if we have time after that to playtest and vote and stuff.