Author Topic: Soldat Mapping Contest: Best RL Arena (Read 8484 times)

Blacksheepboy · « **on:** February 13, 2012, 04:30:23 pm »

RL Arenas

Entrances:
Zakath's inf_Battleship
chakapoko maker's inf_Stronghold

Summary
In this mapping competition, the goal is to design the best semi-real-life interior/exterior mapping arena. Ideas are such as airports, hotels, houses, parking lots, hospitals, warehouse, office building (the two towers), etc. Whoever designs the best well-rounded arena will win a prize. There'll be a second and third position included.

Examples would not include standard/default style maps (default style scenery could be used though).

For inspiration, consider CS maps; even Avarax' cs/de maps. Google even 'office buildings' or city byways, sewers, and so on; I've named enough examples already

Ranking (the judges will judge by):
1-4 Aesthetics: How does it look; contributing to gameplay
1-4 Playability: How smooth is it, cover, paths, experimentally creative (how accurately applicable/well done to specific gamemode)
1-4 Uniqueness: How does it compare to the 'other guys''
Extra--
Botting (wpts): Does it have wtps, how well done
(if you can't completely waypoint your map, I'll volunteer)

Prizes:
First place; Steam game of your choice under $20/paypal
(Thanks to chutem)
Second place; '' '' $10
Third place; to be discussed

Deadline:
April 1st

Judges:
1. As de Espada
2. Suowarrior
3. Blacksheepboy (?)

Contestants:
slayer20
Zakath
chakapoko maker

Some Examples:

t/dm office

ctf_de_rats

ctf_cs_office

Blacksheepboy · « **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2012, 04:32:02 pm »

We'll get some clarification and examples up included

We'll see how this goes, or no-goes!

Q & A
Which gamemode should I map in?
Currently, any gamemode

Do I have to have a steam account?
Yes, probably, unless serious enough to do Paypal

What if I can't map?
As long as you provide something of, or nearing, complete (completion) quality, no one else might claim 2nd/3nd position (prize)

'Application' requirements?
Polygon layout, appropriate shading, spawns, grenade/medkits, flags etc., mild (at least) amount of scenery

Why 'real life'?
Because it is sometimes the most painful to map because of scenery-wise; but it can have great payoffs in the end; as in, if I mapped the airport map in my head right now . . .

Bonecrusher · « **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2012, 06:14:51 pm »

can i please have the names of those 3 maps u listed

Blacksheepboy · « **Reply #3 on:** February 13, 2012, 09:16:19 pm »

I'll make links under the pics

Need more Soldat examples?

If your here for just the example maps, feel free.

As de Espada · « **Reply #4 on:** February 14, 2012, 01:55:02 pm »

wow this is really nice initiative! The mappers will go wild haha

Blue-ninja · « **Reply #5 on:** February 16, 2012, 06:20:59 pm »

More people should know about this topic.

Blacksheepboy · « **Reply #6 on:** February 17, 2012, 03:25:05 pm »

I am semi-working on an airport to coincide, as an example, with this competition.

Alpha flag in plane, Bravo flag in parking garage.

chutem · « **Reply #7 on:** February 18, 2012, 09:00:50 pm »

This is a great initiative, hopefully we get some good entries.
I am willing to donate prizes, up to USD $20 in steam games, paypal.
I also have a giftable killing floor on steam, waiting to be given away.

Blacksheepboy · « **Reply #8 on:** February 18, 2012, 09:46:46 pm »

The hard part is mapping for it ^.^

I'm willing to work with/help any mappers willing to try this contest out, such as waypointing/scanning web for scenery (what seems to be the tough part [of 'RL'ish maps])

Potentially helpful: "Texture Pimpage/WIP" Thread

zakath · « **Reply #9 on:** February 23, 2012, 08:50:32 am »

I'll make a map for the contest

chakapoko maker · « **Reply #10 on:** February 23, 2012, 10:52:09 am »

Is stronghold applied to this contest? I mean medieval one.

zakath · « **Reply #11 on:** February 23, 2012, 10:57:07 am »

Quote from: chakapoko maker on February 23, 2012, 10:52:09 am

Is stronghold applied to this contest? I mean medieval one.

anything that exists or could exist in reallife, so I dont see why a stronghold wouldnt be possible.

chakapoko maker · « **Reply #12 on:** February 23, 2012, 11:08:44 am »

Quote from: zakath on February 23, 2012, 10:57:07 am

Quote from: chakapoko maker on February 23, 2012, 10:52:09 am
Is stronghold applied to this contest? I mean medieval one.

anything that exists or could exist in reallife, so I dont see why a stronghold wouldnt be possible.

I thought that reallife must be in the present day. Okay I stand as a candidate.

zakath · « **Reply #13 on:** February 23, 2012, 11:14:44 am »

Quote from: chakapoko maker on February 23, 2012, 11:08:44 am

Quote from: zakath on February 23, 2012, 10:57:07 am
Quote from: chakapoko maker on February 23, 2012, 10:52:09 am
Is stronghold applied to this contest? I mean medieval one.

anything that exists or could exist in reallife, so I dont see why a stronghold wouldnt be possible.
I thought that reallife must be in the present day. Okay I stand as a candidate.

just do it with a present touch like an old castle that is now an museum or something.

chakapoko maker · « **Reply #14 on:** February 23, 2012, 11:21:49 am »

Quote from: zakath on February 23, 2012, 11:14:44 am

Quote from: chakapoko maker on February 23, 2012, 11:08:44 am
Quote from: zakath on February 23, 2012, 10:57:07 am
Quote from: chakapoko maker on February 23, 2012, 10:52:09 am
Is stronghold applied to this contest? I mean medieval one.

anything that exists or could exist in reallife, so I dont see why a stronghold wouldnt be possible.
I thought that reallife must be in the present day. Okay I stand as a candidate.
just do it with a present touch like an old castle that is now an museum or something.

I intend to make it scary because it will be a zombie map that has an old hold with gargoyle. If it's out I do witout candidacy.