72hr Mapping Contest #3 - Starts June 29th!

[Fr0Z3n]

It's that wonderful time of the year again when the smell overheating CPU's and the sound of rapid mouse clicks take over. Yes, it is time for The 3rd 72hr Mapping Contest. This contest is not about who can make the prettiest map, it's about who can make the best, most fun map. This contest is loads of fun, but as a mapper you will be pushed to your limits.

THE 3RD 72HR MAPPING CONTEST WILL BEGIN ON JUNE 29th at 12:00pm (noon) EST/17:00 GMT
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RULES

Respect the time limit! You may NOT start making your map in Hammer in ANY way shape or form before it starts. We cannot effectively restrict this, but take this into consideration; This contest is meant to challenge your skills at working effectively and quickly coming up with good solutions. If you cheat, you're only demonstrating your own lousyness to yourself. That doesn't feel good.
You MUST have the map done and submitted before the 72hrs run out. This is very important, because there is no "grace period". Done means done.
Any physical size allowed.
Any gamemode is allowed, you are welcome to use a non-stock gamemode (such as CSF or Tug-of-war), but choose wisely.
You cannot use an already-started map or assets from it. However, you can begin sketching out a layout and planning before the contest begins (this is recommended if you want to make a large map). If you have an old vmf lying around that you want to use, you'll have to remake it from scratch.
Maps must be able to spawn 32 players (16 per team).
Any amount of detail is allowed. However, it's a good idea to concentrate on gameplay and making sure everything works in time for the deadline.
No collaborations are allowed!
Custom content is allowed, but only if it's made entirely by yourself using your own resources OR it's made by someone else who has already made it available to the public. However, please remember that very large file sizes are unnecessary and very annoying to download, so keep your map small by avoiding too much custom content.
You are allowed to use A Boojum Snark's resource library (http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=4674) and other such packs and prefabs, such as the lighting library.
You are allowed to use Fr0z3n's Map Start-up Prefab (http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=5065)
You are allowed to test your map as many times as you wish during the 72hrs. There will be impromptu's hosted by staff/members throughout the 72hr time period. If you have the time to have your map tested, it is HIGHLY recommended
Your submission MUST follow this naming convention: <gamemode>_<nickname>_72 (You don't have to use your full forum name, but make sure it's recognisable as your map. For instance, I would name mine cp_frozen_72). For multiple entries (or if your map for previous competitions had the same name), append a number at the end of it (i.e. cp_frozen_72_2).
In previous contests we had a lot of maps that did not follow this convention. That won't be tolerated this year. (For realz)
DO NOT USE CAPITAL LETTERS IN YOUR FILE NAME!
You may submit as many entries as you want, but you'll have to judge for yourself whether this is wise.


DISQUALIFICATIONS
Your map will be disqualified from the competition if it breaks the follow rules:

Your map does not follow the set naming convention
Your map crashes the server/clients.
Your map includes assets/sections that are from other maps (this includes anything you've made)
Your map is fullbright/TOO dark (That is, it is impossible to see/decern other team mates and surroundings)*
Your map is a trade map
You have broken any of the preivously mentioned rules

*This will also include maps that are too BRIGHT on LDR AND HDR(it has happened)

JUDGING
After the 72hr mapping period is over, I will check maps for incompatibility issues, make disqualifications, etc. If you suspect that a map has broken a rule (or 2) please contact Fr0z3n ASAP. After that is done (should be about a day and a half), I will open up the voting.


IF, there is MORE than (or equal to) 20 entries, we WILL be doing a preliminary round of voting. You will be asked to list 5 - 10 of your favorite maps (in no particular order). Any votes with less than 5 maps will not be counted. Any votes with more than 10 maps listed, the first 10 maps will be used. After prelim voting is over, the top X* maps will move on to official voting. *Number of maps to move on will be determined based on the number of entries. The cut off will be annouced if/when preliminary voting occurs.
If there is less than 20 entries, then preliminary voting will be skipped, and we will move to official voting. For official voting you will rank the top THREE (3) maps. You also MUST explain why you chose those maps. Just one sentence will do.
The length of each judging period will be determined at the time of judging based on the number of entries.


STREAMING
You are encouraged to stream progress of your work. If you are planning on streaming, you can PM me the url to your stream. On the day of the contest, I will make an annoucement that has all of url's to all the streams. If streaming, please keep it some-what clean. No Porn or adult pictures, videos, sounds. Tarry, you are not allowed to take your shirt off.


PRIZES
1st Place: $30 Steam game* + 2 picks from the Game pool
2nd Place: $25 Steam game* + 1 pick from the Game pool
3rd Place: $15 Steam game* + Safe'n'Sound, TF2 Hat for Engineer!

Thank you Muffin, LeSwordfish and TheKieranator for each donating 15 dollars!
Thank you Two Monkeys from a Tzu for donating The Binding of Isaac! (http://store.steampowered.com/app/113200/)
I will be donating Torchlight 1 (http://store.steampowered.com/app/41500/) and Bit.trip runner
Thank you Joodude, for donating his Safe N' Sound (http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Safe'n'Sound)!
Thank you to Angus for donating Blocks that Matter, Rush and EDGE.
Thank you to Crash for donating Global Ops: Commando Libya
Thank you to PhantomTheft for donating Sanctum

What is the Game pool?
This is a collection of game that people have donated to be prizes for the contest. The pool currently consists of the following games:
Torchlight
Bit.Trip Runner
Blocks that Matter
RUSH
EDGE
The Binding of Isaac
Global Ops: Commando Libya
Sanctum


I am a poor college student, so if you would like to make a donation, please PM me either on here, or on steam. Monetary, game or Item donations are welcome.

*The games chosen must fall within the U.S Dollar value. You CAN reserve the right to wait until Summer Steam sales (assuming they occur AFTER the contest).

[Fr0Z3n]

I'll come back and fix up the links and stuff soon.

[Bakscratch]

Do we have to say we are taking part before hand?

[Micnax]

So it's based on enjoyment level? Do asthetics get any percentage towards the final scores?

[Fr0Z3n]

Do we have to say we are taking part before hand?

No, you do not need to do that, unless you are unable to make the weekend of the 29th, then you can schedule a 72hr period within the week prior to that. Thats when you need to tell me.

[Trotim]

The naming convention is so odd... I mean it's fine, doesn't matter, but now when I made e.g. ctf_trotim_72 in this contest then you'd think it's just a ctf version of the trotim_72 of last year when it's an entirely different map

[Fr0Z3n]

The naming convention is so odd... I mean it's fine, doesn't matter, but now when I made e.g. ctf_trotim_72 in this contest then you'd think it's just a ctf version of the trotim_72 of last year when it's an entirely different map

It's just the easiest way to keep people's maps in order. For renaming, just follow the convention listed in the OP. (So you'll be ctf_trotim_72_2, for example.

[Trotim]

Oh right, I guess I didn't see that. ctf_trotim_72_2 it is

also I will not make a ctf map

[Prestige]

You are allowed to use Fr0z3n's Map Start-up Prefab


uhhh

[Sergis]

Are we allowed to set up our own prefabs then? :p

[Fr0Z3n]

uhhh

This is what that is referencing (http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=5065)

Are we allowed to set up our own prefabs then? :p

As long as you do not build the map for it, yes. I'm allowing entity prefabs, so we can get more diversity in the game modes. I'm running the honor system here, no actual maps can be made before the 72hrs. If I find out, you will be DQ'd

[Godslayer57]

Sounds like something to kill some time :3

[Trotim]

We don't have to release the entity setup we prefabbed to the public though right? Like, if I just set it up tomorrow a bit and just sent it to you to confirm there's no shenanigans, and then start the 72h from that prefab, that's totally fine right? Would I even have to do that? I'll be recording most of what I'll be doing anyway but still

[Fr0Z3n]

I will not ask for you send me your prefab, nor will I ask for you to release it. That said, it wouldn't hurt, and just shows honesty in the contest. But as I noted, I won't ask for it specifically.

If you want to spend it to me, and if you want to release it, that is completely on you.

[LeSwordfish]

I think I may have about nine hours for this, since I'm away that weekend and have no time before. Ah well.

If we want to do it early, how much forewarning need we give?

[TheKieranator]

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[Ravidge]

If I was running this, I'd be facepalming at you making that reddit post.
If I was running this, I would like to do the publicity side of it myself.

However, I'm not running this competition.
phew

[Fr0Z3n]

I think I may have about nine hours for this, since I'm away that weekend and have no time before. Ah well.

If we want to do it early, how much forewarning need we give?

You need to tell me before the 22nd if you are going not going to do it the weekend of the 29th, and if are, what 3 days in a row you will be doing it.

Publicity! (http://www.reddit.com/r/tf2/comments/v4puq/tf2mapsnet_72hr_mapping_contest_3/)

Posted to /r/tf2, so we might get some more contestants.

If I was running this, I'd be facepalming at you making that reddit post.
If I was running this, I would like to do the publicity side of it myself.

However, I'm not running this competition.
phew


I am facepalming.
I was going to do the publicity side myself. (Like I have been doing for the past few contest)
You probably just added another 10-15 contestants (ontop of the 30ish we were already going to have)

I am running this competition.

Please, in the future, leave the PR the host (or me, who usually does it with permission.....)

[TheKieranator]

Wow, now I feel stupid. I'm embarrassed that I wasn't able to recognise that it was a bad (not to mention inconsiderate) idea myself :(
It's been removed and shall not be repeated.

[Trotim]

I will not ask for you send me your prefab, nor will I ask for you to release it. That said, it wouldn't hurt, and just shows honesty in the contest. But as I noted, I won't ask for it specifically.

If you want to spend it to me, and if you want to release it, that is completely on you.

Then I won't release it until the contest is over I suppose, the surprise is pretty important

Just saying that yes, I will start from a game mode entity setup I already made (unlike last year where I made the SCP setup from scratch which cost a lot of time)

[Fr0Z3n]

Just saying that yes, I will start from a game mode entity setup I already made (unlike last year where I made the SCP setup from scratch which cost a lot of time)

Thats fine, and thats why I'm allowing pre-fab entities. I want the contest to be about mapping, not about getting entities to work. It isn't cool losing an hour or two because you have to rebuild your ents twice.

[Micnax]

I'm going to throw in my Safe'n'Sound into the winning pot too, just as a nice motivator :D

Now I'll have to get a stream set up somewhere for when it comes around...

[Fr0Z3n]

PLEASE NOTE! IF YOU WANT TO HAVE AN EARLIER TIME SLOT (sometime between the 22nd and the 2nd of July) YOU MUST PM ME BEFORE 12:00 (noon) EST JUNE 22ND!

[Fr0Z3n]

Prizes updated with the "Game pool"

[Crash]

I'll toss this (http://store.steampowered.com/app/200020/) into the gamepool.

[Fr0Z3n]

Thanks, added.

[Fr0Z3n]

Okay, with the KoTH competition underway, I need to clarify things.

1) You are allowed to make a KoTH map for the 72hr contest and use it in the KoTH contest, there will be no penalty if you work on it during judging.
2) Since we have 2 contest running, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE put the tag 72_ infront of your thread title! The contest entries forum is going to get really busy in the next few weeks and I want to make sure that everything is clear.

Thanks everyone.

[Micnax]

Okay, with the KoTH competition underway, I need to clarify things.

1) You are allowed to make a KoTH map for the 72hr contest and use it in the KoTH contest, there will be no penalty if you work on it during judging.
2) Since we have 2 contest running, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE put the tag 72_ infront of your thread title! The contest entries forum is going to get really busy in the next few weeks and I want to make sure that everything is clear.

Thanks everyone.

Oh, so we put 72_ as the prefix for threads, but _72 as the suffix for map naming? That makes sense.

[Fr0Z3n]

Really, I just need to see a "72" at the beginning or end of your thread. this'll help me at the end of the mapping period get all the 72hr maps out and clear it up for the KoTH contest entries.

[Vincent]

This is what I've been waiting for. Glad to see it's starting soon.

I'll be making something for this for sure.

[fubarFX]

Thats fine, and thats why I'm allowing pre-fab entities. I want the contest to be about mapping, not about getting entities to work. It isn't cool losing an hour or two because you have to rebuild your ents twice.

just making sure here, do "prefab entities" include a prefabricated path_track? (BATT style)

[Ravidge]

just making sure here, do "prefab entities" include a prefabricated path_track? (BATT style)

I doubt it. batt style path_tracks are more related to layout than they are to prefab entity logic imo.

[Fr0Z3n]

You are allowed gametype entities, but not path_tracks.

[Fr0Z3n]

Going to rebump this really quick because I've had a couple people come and ask me about it.


Even with all the pyro shenanigans going on, and the likelyhood of an update, THE DATE OF THE CONTEST WILL NOT CHANGE. Unless you have talked to me already (which is 1 of you), the contest is starting at 12:00 Noon, EST. Friday June 29th.

For those of you who wanted to start early, and didn't talk to me before June 22nd, I can not accept your submissions.
If you are not sure when to start, the countdown clock and timezone converter are updated.

[littleedge]

Always good to know BATT is still in everyone's memory.

[Fr0Z3n]

Always good to know BATT is still in everyone's memory.

Painfully.

[Crash]

I just wanted to say that it figures the update is finally hitting just before this is happening.

Also, is anyone opposed to UStream being used for a streaming solution?

[Bermuda Cake]

If anyone's interested, I've detailed the development of my entry - I started early due to other commitments on the 29th - in my thread (http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=19517). Included some lessons I learnt - maybe someone will find this helpful.

[Micnax]

Also, is anyone opposed to UStream being used for a streaming solution?

I'd personally recommend Own3D with the XSplit Broadcaster program, it's quite neat if you want to have dual-screen setups and stuff, or a split view of a webcam and screen, but it's up to you.

Also, my new mousepad arrived, lets see how much I wear into this thing over the weekend:

http://i.imgur.com/XDWl3.jpg

[LeSwordfish]

Yeah but when you render that it'll just look like a hole in your desk.

[MangyCarface]

I'd personally recommend Own3D with the XSplit Broadcaster program, it's quite neat if you want to have dual-screen setups and stuff, or a split view of a webcam and screen, but it's up to you.

Also, my new mousepad arrived, lets see how much I wear into this thing over the weekend:

http://i.imgur.com/XDWl3.jpg
so want

Also when can we make some hipstery warhol-style toolmat shirts. get nine on this shit or somethin

[stevethepocket]

Yeah but when you render that it'll just look like a hole in your desk.

Cover the whole desk in them and you've got yourself a boni fide invisibility cloak!

Now we know how the spy's watch works.

[Crash]

I'd personally recommend Own3D with the XSplit Broadcaster program, it's quite neat if you want to have dual-screen setups and stuff, or a split view of a webcam and screen, but it's up to you.

Also, my new mousepad arrived, lets see how much I wear into this thing over the weekend:

http://i.imgur.com/XDWl3.jpg

Don't you have to purchase XSplit?

[Micnax]

Don't you have to purchase XSplit?

You can use it for free if you join Own3D and get linked through there, but you're restricted to 4 storyboards and no ACC audio quality (but you don't need any of that)

[Vincent]

http://i.imgur.com/XDWl3.jpg

I'm pretty jelly. That's a really nice mat.

[grazr]

I wouldn't mind having an orange t-shirt with "blockbullets" written on it, heheh.

[Crash]

You can use it for free if you join Own3D and get linked through there, but you're restricted to 4 storyboards and no ACC audio quality (but you don't need any of that)

Cool thanks, downloading it now.

[Micnax]

Here's the wallpaper I made to go on the mousepad, if anyone wants to make their own: http://i.imgur.com/uI5S9.jpg

I wouldn't mind having an orange t-shirt with "blockbullets" written on it, heheh.

I want it!

[Ravidge]

Cool thanks, downloading it now.

xsplit works with twitch as well, it's not exclusive to any streaming site.

I think the ACC audio is crucial though, if you're planning to stream music you need something better than the Speex implementation xsplit is using atm. Because it can only really do microphone voice right now, music sounds tinny and has no bass at all, music sounds really poor in other words.

Edit: I have recorded comparisons between the two versions of xsplit. Using the same audio track.
This is ACC audio encoder (recorded with beta xsplit back in november), it's still available to paying customers.
http://www.twitch.tv/ravidge/b/300297665

And this is the current xsplit Speex audo encoder. The only option for free users. (the video is low res but its still 1800 kbps, with max audio settings)
http://www.twitch.tv/ravidge/b/322812182

[Crash]

xsplit works with twitch as well, it's not exclusive to any streaming site.

I think the ACC audio is crucial though, if you're planning to stream music you need something better than the Speex implementation xsplit is using atm. Because it can only really do microphone voice right now, music sounds tinny and has no bass at all, music sounds really poor in other words.

Edit: I have recorded comparisons between the two versions of xsplit. Using the same audio track.
This is ACC audio encoder (recorded with beta xsplit back in november), it's still available to paying customers.
http://www.twitch.tv/ravidge/b/300297665

And this is the current xsplit Speex audo encoder. The only option for free users. (the video is low res but its still 1800 kbps, with max audio settings)
http://www.twitch.tv/ravidge/b/322812182

Well crap. I'm a big audio-nerd and planned on streaming music the entire time.

I just got done setting all of the xsplit stuff up and configuring my stream layouts for my dual monitors.

I really don't want to have to sink money into this...

[Fr0Z3n]

... is there going to be legal ramifications if we have people streaming copywritten music? I 99% certain the answer is no, but it was just an idea that popped into my head.

[Tarry H Sruman]

It wouldn't be difficult to go onto a T-shirt printing site and put the nodraw font onto a yellow shirt, you know.

... is there going to be legal ramifications if we have people streaming copywritten music? I 99% certain the answer is no, but it was just an idea that popped into my head.

I'm 99% sure nobody would give a shit.

[fubarFX]

... is there going to be legal ramifications if we have people streaming copywritten music? I 99% certain the answer is no, but it was just an idea that popped into my head.

the streaming world is still safe. record companies have not picked up on it yet. they'll get to it eventually but it's mostly safe as of right now.

[Fr0Z3n]

I wanted to double check, because I know that a popular youtuber who does let plays couldn't turn the radio on in Fallout because the music was copywritten (or something like that, if I remember hearing correctly).


Okay, carry on.

[fubarFX]

yeah youtube is not where you want to be playing songs

[Ravidge]

Well crap. I'm a big audio-nerd and planned on streaming music the entire time.

I just got done setting all of the xsplit stuff up and configuring my stream layouts for my dual monitors.

I really don't want to have to sink money into this...

You can always go with Livestream.com, their procaster application has no limit to the audio.
http://www.livestream.com/ravidge/video?clipId=pla_bdce0abe-cf0d-4d0b-a9a5-e7c00f66384a
192 kbit, 44100 stereo, is far from maxing that thng out. Video capture wise, it's decent as well, the only real "drawback" is that a unapproved channel can only have 50 live viewers.

[fubarFX]

hey, how do you guys feel about orangebrush (http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=11670)? I might use it to speed things up a little.
I have ambitious goals for the 72h contest so I'm looking at every possibilities here. If anything can help me beat the odds I will use it.

of course I'm not talking about drawing my plan beforehand with this format but you know...

[YM]

Oooohh Is use of Joiner (http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=19083) permitted?

If it is, please everyone remember to use it. It will save you time and with a tiny bit more effort on the final day can make your map look hugely more finished than leaving it in dev textures (Cause y'know, every little helps)

To illustrate how much time it will save you, it took me a total of five minutes (I timed it) to make this scent from scratch:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2126504/autobrush/ym_autobrush_gif.gif

[LeSwordfish]

I think I might not be able to enter. :(

[Fr0Z3n]

Yes, joiner is allowed, but I didn't really mention it because Aesthetics isn't something that people should be fully focus on.

[Trotim]

I'd totally have forgotten about Joiner

[YM]

Yes, joiner is allowed, but I didn't really mention it because Aesthetics isn't something that people should be fully focus on.

Because Joiner would totally be the focus of the 72 hours and not just something you do in the last few hours to spruce it up a little.:p

[Sergis]

we need just a few more programs and "speedmapping" will be an obsolete concept :D

[Dr. Element]

72hr Contest #4: Who can eat the most sandviches while their computer makes a map on its own?

[Crash]

Would there be any issues with copying env_lighting entities from other maps? Is it going to be an issue if I do it?

[Fr0Z3n]

Nope, thats fine.

[Terwonick]

enter'd, may the best map win!

[Fr0Z3n]

Ladies and gentlemen, There is just under 3 hours left until the start of the 3rd Almost-annual 72hr mapping contest.

I will be posting the upload thread sometime on saturday, please please please! Read the rules again, just to make sure everyone understands the naming conventions needed.

I have amended the rules saying that you are allowed to abbreviate your name if your forum name is too long. For example, Terwonick can (and has) shortened his file name to just Ter (ie, ctf_ter_72)

PLEASE DO NOT USE CAPITAL LETTERS! YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED!

Also, some helpful hints:
When checking for leaks, just compile with BSP, each time you have to recompile, this'll save you a LOT of time.
Learn Hotkeys, those also save a LOT of time.
Use ABS's Prefab Pack and/or Fr0z3n's Base entity pack, these will REALLY save you time.
Don't worry too much about making the prettiest map. The map could be the prettiest thing in the world, but no one will play it if it isn't fun and plays like shit.
Use your time wisely, this contest is about quick-fire problem solving. If you are stuck on something, come back later, or jsut get something down, and test it!
Test often! I'm sure there will be a lot of map tests going on during the contest!
Don't, panic. You have 72hr's. That is a LOT of time. When you think about how much time you spend on a normal map, it is much much less than this.

The new sd_ gamemode IS ALLOWED for the contest.
You are allowed to update your map during the voting period, but try and not do it too often, as it can sometimes skew results. Koth maps created in this contest, are allowed to be entered into the STAR_ contest.
If you make a thread in the map workshop or contest entries subforums, please put a 72_ in front of the name. I will be moving the non-koth maps out of the contest entries subforum after the contest is over, the 72_ will help me get it done quicker.

I will not be around the for the launch, an announcement will pop up when it is time to go. Best of Luck to everyone entering, this'll be a good year.

[Micnax]

So excited!

Are we making a list of streams with people's mapping like last time? I think someone did a big page of embedded streams in the last contest.

Here's my stream page:
http://micnax.webs.com/streamgamesalt.html

[Trotim]

htf_trotim_72_2 is go soon

Anyway I might be streaming later tonight, in about ~8 hours, but by then most of the layout is probably pretty far already. I'll try and see if I can record it locally while not streaming and upload it later, who knows. But it won't be anywhere near as fancy as micnax, the hell is going on there

Do we have any list of participants?

[Tech]

No idea if i will be streaming, i might take some progress shots each hour. But generally i'd try to keep everything in secret as long as i can.

[LeSwordfish]

This contest starts in twenty minutes and I'm still in school doing coursework.

I'm getting a little teary.

[Crash]

http://www.own3d.tv/UEAKCrash/

Starting up a bit after the contest starts.

edit: Expect much metal.

[DJive]

12:00pm (EST) Contest Started:

Best of luck to everyone!!

Till someone makes an all-in-one page

Hanz - http://www.livestream.com/hanz

Randdalf - http://www.livestream.com/randdalf

Omnomnick - http://www.livestream.com/omnomnick

Crash - http://www.own3d.tv/UEAKCrash/

RaVaGe - http://www.livestream.com/ravrage?t=687966

Fubar - http://www.livestream.com/fuckedupchannel

Hapopy - http://www.own3d.tv/mrhapplezzz/live/337649

Ravidge - http://www.livestream.com/ravidge

Vincent - http://www.livestream.com/currentlyfapping

Leminnes - http://www.twitch.tv/leminnes

Bereth - http://www.twitch.tv/bereth14

[Trotim]

Gl hf

[RaVaGe]

http://www.livestream.com/ravrage?t=687966 :)

[Trotim]

So far have had luck doing the local recording, will edit and speed that up later and put it on Youtube or something. Still gonna stream in approx. 5 hours hopefully

[Vincent]

http://www.livestream.com/currentlyfapping

Starting now. If anyone is interested, at least. I'll be non stop streaming for all 72 hours.

[Micnax]

5 hours into mapping, and I notice my CPU is at a lovely 98°C, so I took a break and got a better CPU fan installed.

Back to 40°C now, lets see how long this lasts.

[Leminnes]

I'll be broadcasting from here: http://www.livestream.com/leminnes

Just gimme a few minutes. Got a bit of a late start because I just got a real life job and I needed to do stuff with that. :P

EDIT: Had to change from justin.tv to livestream. :D

[Bereth]

http://www.twitch.tv/bereth14

[bob+M|M+]

http://www.livestream.com/bobmm

[Micnax]

11 hours of mapping and I've finished the first alpha! Almost.

http://i.imgur.com/or7LE.jpg

Time to head for some sleep, goddamn I'm tired...

[Zee]

Just curious, where would one submit their map? I've looked over the rules and couldn't find anything, unless I'm blind. Would there be a separate thread?

[Hanz]

There is going to be an upload thread for this contest, Frozen said he would make it around saturday.

[Crash]

http://cloud.steampowered.com/ugc/956136853714835905/09CFD30440F708A22C37D3128674E4715D655E35/

http://cloud-2.steampowered.com/ugc/956136853714835352/5D18B34D5FEA22380FDD5F178FE7A4E5203584EE/

I like this building. Part of my 72 hr contest map.

[Fr0Z3n]

Just curious, where would one submit their map? I've looked over the rules and couldn't find anything, unless I'm blind. Would there be a separate thread?

I will be posting a thread in about 5-6 hours.

[RaVaGe]

Ok I did a front page for all the channels, anyone can upload it on his website ?

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/4055243/channels.rar

[Sebi]

I have started a livestream channel too.
http://www.livestream.com/sebi72

[Ravidge]

Not sure if I'm gonna continue, I have a cold and my idea didn't pan out as well as I had hoped, when you do 0 planning there's always a risk for that...

hmm.

[Trotim]

I streamed some but Xsplit ended up slowing Hammer down too much, oh well

[Hanz]

I'll just leave this here...

http://cloud.steampowered.com/ugc/558694186587972133/99EAE6FD49775297AC55628224B63ACB008AE3D8/

[Micnax]

And I'll also leave these here...

http://i.imgur.com/Hf9uO.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/QkYkW.jpg

[Sergis]

reminds me of cp_hanz_72

[Bermuda Cake]

Love the shadow in the red base, Micnax.

[Dr. Element]

Can only agree on that. The lighting is gorgeous.

[Micnax]

Love the shadow in the red base, Micnax.

I think BLU's side is sexier

http://i.imgur.com/Cxe5x.jpg

[Fr0Z3n]

whats your lightmap?

[Micnax]

whats your lightmap?

Lightmap 2 on where the shadows fall, and 8 for the entire room. 16 everywhere else.

Also, any idea when we can do another map playtest?

[Fr0Z3n]

holy shit, that is going to bloat your filesize.


Also: UPLOAD THREAD! (http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?p=265851#post265851)

[stevethepocket]

Looks like super-high-detail lightmaps have side effects. Check out that mess above the boxcar.

[Vincent]

http://cloud.steampowered.com/ugc/1172309635820490019/0FC6FA4186922DBBD22186F68706D7C6A80F0EB5/

http://cloud-2.steampowered.com/ugc/1172309635820489725/DE1F1DCECE38E60920C60E11FB0135D19A7FFC42/


Meh... I don't have the drive to finish.

[English Mobster]

Looking at these screenshots, lots of tiny errors to fix. But I'll save it for tomorrow's artpass, I suppose.

http://cloud.steampowered.com/ugc/918982156781050997/7BFD58DF89E1314F77DB87F236A2887C900D618A/
http://cloud-2.steampowered.com/ugc/918982156781052708/8207F95D172C5CB08B75BD84D0A2953A3BF69291/
http://cloud.steampowered.com/ugc/918982156781050489/322C05191D5A45B20DC4EC716B6E6E415CA027F9/
http://cloud.steampowered.com/ugc/918982156781053936/CBDBD6C76E2F99BE98014A469EB55F5AB4EBF294/
http://cloud-2.steampowered.com/ugc/918982156781050015/105398E340D408D770805BD67FF88FFF8DAFECB8/
http://cloud-2.steampowered.com/ugc/918982156781051830/6E01E94FEE5E3CBF8AB262053387AD1A642BEE73/
http://cloud.steampowered.com/ugc/918982156781053311/0294E2038FDBD533CB39F6DEA9578F0D6475C375/

[Sergis]

Looking at these screenshots, lots of tiny errors to fix. But I'll save it for tomorrow's artpass, I suppose.
http://cloud.steampowered.com/ugc/918982156781050489/322C05191D5A45B20DC4EC716B6E6E415CA027F9/

i think you should either set your sun to be higher or lower the cliffs on sides so that half the map isnt uner a shaow

[Fr0Z3n]

As Aly pointed out in chat, this clock is counting up (It's just what it does when it runs out of time)

So, you can use it as a "Time Elapsed" clock. (http://www.timeanddate.com/counters/fullscreen.html?mode=m&year=2012&month=6&day=29&hour=12&min=0&sec=0&p0=97&msg=72hr%20mapping%20contest)
For a Time Remaining clock, check the upload thread! (http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=19605)

[Headhunter09]

Umm, I don't know if anybody else had this problem, but due to catastrophic storm damage the power in my area has been out since Friday night, so I'd like to request some sort of time extension.

[Dr. Element]

http://i.imgur.com/nVIUZ.jpg

[Fr0Z3n]

Umm, I don't know if anybody else had this problem, but due to catastrophic storm damage the power in my area has been out since Friday night, so I'd like to request some sort of time extension.

What area?

[Zee]

I might be able to donate a game or a hat. Let me know if you need any extra prizes.

edit: I also uploaded my alpha 1 to the contest area.
http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?p=266140#post266140

[YM]

edit: I also uploaded my alpha 1 to the contest area.
http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?p=266140#post266140

Make sure you post your entry in the submission thread as well before the time runs out

[Headhunter09]

What area?

I live in Northern Virginia, but the storm hit most areas from northern North Carolina to Maryland. I believe Maryland, DC, and Virginia all declared states of emergency.

Edit: BTW, blackout could last up to a week. I don't really want to delay anything, so I guess I'll just post it separately. Because seriously, I wasn't going to win.

[Vaconcovat]

One and a half hours remaining everybody

http://cloud.steampowered.com/ugc/1173435535745335496/FC807AB67FB9317B508F3DCD19D368918A090CF3/

[Micnax]

You know what? Despite the invalid solid errors, the lack of sleep and multiple computer failures I've had over the last few days, this contest has been

http://i.imgur.com/wfO0Y.gif

[Ravidge]

Not sure if I'm gonna continue, I have a cold and my idea didn't pan out as well as I had hoped, when you do 0 planning there's always a risk for that...

hmm.

So I said that, but finished it anyway, very sloppily and badly, cutting as many corners as possible.

Being sick is no fun.
But it's a once-per-year kind of thing, so I couldn't resist apparently.

[Tech]

Get all submitted maps - 35 in total

Download (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1607727/kothcontest/72hcontestmaps.zip)

[Dr. Element]

Silly Fr0Z3n... My map's called cp_drelement_72

[LeSwordfish]

My image link leads to someone else's map and is spelt wrong anyway.

[ANova]

How did i get a vote? I'm shocked.....

[Micnax]

Firstly: Can we actually play some of these maps without requesting trotim's one over and over? (Why are we hosting casual play events when there are maps to be judged? Poor form)

Agreed. I didn't even think we got around to the first bunch of submitted maps on the 'official' game test day because it went on for so long. Were they actually hosted? Can I get a .dem file if it was?

[stevethepocket]

I have yet to play Tarry's TC map, and I've been looking forward to it.

[Novak]

is it allowed to be an achievement idle map?

[Fr0Z3n]

No, and the 72hr mapping period is over. So no submissions are being taken.

[LMFAO]

No, and the 72hr mapping period is over. So no submissions are being taken.

I'm surprise he didn't know it was over.

[grazr]

He was probably only making a joke.

[LeSwordfish]

Well, there goes everyone's motivation to make TC.

[Tarry H Sruman]

Well, there goes everyone's motivation to make TC.

I'm still working on mine actually.

[Micnax]

Hnghhhhhhh how the hell do I wittle it down to 3 maps.

We need to play them more. MORE!

[Idolon]

flythrough video for the 11 finalists or something (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Tm9u7cQMLY&)

[Fr0Z3n]

Results are in!
(http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?p=268805#post268805)