***Mini Mapping Contest 04 Upload Thread***

[Snipergen]

Finals here!

[VelvetFistIronGlove]

Here's my entry:

Money shot:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/2749764852_65543af969.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/velvetfistironglove/2749764852/)

Other screenshots:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3175/2749764954_e698f7f18a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/velvetfistironglove/2749764954/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3037/2748929893_5cd243259c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/velvetfistironglove/2748929893/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3086/2749765282_f338ddaaf1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/velvetfistironglove/2749765282/)

Get the BSP, VMF, and screenshots (zipped, 1MB) (http://andy.durdin.net/contest/vfig_building.zip), or just the VMF (300kB) (http://andy.durdin.net/contest/vfig_building.vmf).

Total time to build was about 8 hours.

[Snipergen]

My images might be borked because I have terrible internet (smallband) for 5 more days, but I managed to get my images uploaded (I think).
Anyway done this in 4 hours. 1024x2048. I used every unit :p
Than I got bored because I realised I have to C++ again :( I feel that I rushed this a bit.

http://dumpedimage.com/images/4thbggok93smza160mj.jpg

http://dumpedimage.com/images/otpdz58i84e0xc6dmwgu.jpg

[nossie]

:O :O :O :O i think ill just stop my one now :'( lol

(am i allowd to post here without a upload? lol)

[Snipergen]

:O :O :O :O i think ill just stop my one now :'( lol

(am i allowd to post here without a upload? lol)

Comments are allowed here ofc :)

[CHR0N0S]

Yeah nossie, me too. Those are both way too good, Ill never have a chance. I cant wait to see a blue building. But its easier to make the red ones look good than it is to make the blue ones.

[MrMuffinMan]

Well, you guys are going to pwn me with your entries, but I'm still in, because, as I've said, I can learn a lot about detailing from this. :D

[nossie]

yeh i suppose ill keep going even tho i no i wont win :P

[Randdalf]

Yours looks good snipergen but shouldn't you get rid of those weird shadows under the track? Or is that not part of the contest?

[MrMuffinMan]

Yours looks good snipergen but shouldn't you get rid of those weird shadows under the track? Or is that not part of the contest?

Nooo, don't tell him that! Then he'll have an even bigger chance to win!

...:P

[Notoorjus]

Here's my entry
Holy piss! :blink:

[VelvetFistIronGlove]

I'm still in, because, as I've said, I can learn a lot about detailing from this. :D
Which is precisely the point of the contest. I learnt quite a bit of practical knowledge about detailing just from doing this contest.

And remember, you've still got a whole month! Since Snipergen and I got our entries in so soon, you can look at them, see the mistakes we made (see how many you can find!), and do better. It gives you an advantage.

[drpepper]

in on this. will get mine in by tomorrow. :D

[drpepper]

wait... where are the rules?

[MrMuffinMan]

wait... where are the rules?

Right next to this thread.

http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=3134

[Vander]

I log in while on break at work and see that this thread is up to 2 pages! Excited to see what new wonders people have come up with I open the thread...only to be inundated with post after post about how nobody else will be good enough.

Get cracking men! Of course you won't be good enough if you waste your time posting this drivel! Drink a Vault and hop to it!

:p

[MrMuffinMan]

I log in while on break at work and see that this thread is up to 2 pages! Excited to see what new wonders people have come up with I open the thread...only to be inundated with post after post about how nobody else will be good enough.

Get cracking men! Of course you won't be good enough if you waste your time posting this drivel! Drink a Vault and hop to it!

:p

Oh, I'm cracking, believe me. Mine's starting to look pretty good already, I have to say.

But...you have a point, maybe we should move this discussion over to the other topic?

[ChronoTriggerFan]

I log in while on break at work and see that this thread is up to 2 pages! Excited to see what new wonders people have come up with I open the thread...only to be inundated with post after post about how nobody else will be good enough.

Get cracking men! Of course you won't be good enough if you waste your time posting this drivel! Drink a Vault and hop to it!

:p

Indeed, you can defiantly beat these things... they were only done in 4 hours or so :P Once you spend a whole month detailing one thing, it should get quite detailed...

[TheDarkerSideofYourShadow]

I figured we needed more blu in this thread (okay, okay, so its got gray, not blu. But everyone knows industrial = blu).

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/TheDarkestShadow_2006/TF2/Contests/Mini%20Mapping%204/contest_4_ds_entry_10000.jpg

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/TheDarkestShadow_2006/TF2/Contests/Mini%20Mapping%204/contest_4_ds_entry_10001.jpg

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/TheDarkestShadow_2006/TF2/Contests/Mini%20Mapping%204/contest_4_ds_entry_10002.jpg

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/TheDarkestShadow_2006/TF2/Contests/Mini%20Mapping%204/contest_4_ds_entry_10003.jpg

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/TheDarkestShadow_2006/TF2/Contests/Mini%20Mapping%204/contest_4_ds_entry_10004.jpg


Link to a zip of the vmf, bsp, and screenshots:
http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=575

[Snipergen]

Very pretty!!

[joshman]

Looks Nice!

[Youme]

Losing marks to some lighting issues under the truck and behind the ladder but otherwise its pretty cool, you seem to have got the teamless theme from hydro spot on (sorry, I don't believe you can call it blu themed with out more...well, blue)

[Dox]

Here is my Submission, Blu Lab. I have a feeling it wont win or come close to winning, but I thought I'd try it out anyway.
This is a Clean modern industrial/office building, Indoor/outdoor accessible, complete with 3 story elevator.
Building is about half or less than the maximum size, and I thought this contest was about just the building so I neglected to make an outside environment, but hopefully this will make it easier for others to plug it into their maps.
Feel free to use this in whole or in part with or without credit given, enjoy.

Link To Download: http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=587
Screenshots:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/ParadoxContemplation/blu_labs0001.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/ParadoxContemplation/blu_labs0002.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/ParadoxContemplation/blu_labs0003.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/ParadoxContemplation/blu_labs0004.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/ParadoxContemplation/blu_labs0005.jpg

[Vander]

I like that you did the inside also. I'm contemplating if I want to detail out the inside or not.

[Fearlezz]

Ouch, to be honest I never thought It would be so though concurrence. Oh well, here is my entry.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s193/kimpan794/tf2mapsentryfearlezz0000.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s193/kimpan794/tf2mapsentryfearlezz0001.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s193/kimpan794/tf2mapsentryfearlezz0002.jpg
Btw, those rock props are a bit outside 1024x2048 bounds, I hope it doesn't matter that much.
You can also notice that the sky texture isn't from TF2. I forgot to change it and I'm to lazy to fix it :rolleyes:
Download here:
http://www.savefile.com/files/1766792

And snipergen, looking good :drool1::love:!

[grazr]

It's very nice, though i wasn't aware you were allowed 3d skyboxes. I think the competition was about what you could do with that much space only.

[TheDarkerSideofYourShadow]

Correct, no skybox.

[Snipergen]

You will have to get rid of the skybox and you'll need to upload your .vmf on TF2maps.net
Dox, don't think like that, I like your interior. Gameplay wise it's terrible but now we vote for the looks. :)

[MrMuffinMan]

Well, this is just awesome...Yesterday, my laptop's screen cracked, so I'll have to take it to repair. According to mr. repair guy, it won't be ready until a week after I give it to them at the very least, and since that computer is where I have my vmf, I'll most likely cancel my entry.

UNLESS I manage to transfer the vmf over to this computer (which will be hard, considering about 1/5 of the screen is still functioning). I'll let you know what happens, but either way I'm pretty sure I won't be able to work any more on it or give you any screenshots (I could try transferring the bsp too so that someone else can take screens if you want to, since I don't have TF2 on this computer), which sucks.

[Snipergen]

Do whatever you can man! But I can't move the deadline sorry.

[MrMuffinMan]

Yeah, I understand you'll not be able to move the date. I will do what I can, though, and I think I just worked out a way to avoid having to drop out.

[elfworks]

Well, this is just awesome...Yesterday, my laptop's screen cracked, so I'll have to take it to repair. According to mr. repair guy, it won't be ready until a week after I give it to them at the very least, and since that computer is where I have my vmf, I'll most likely cancel my entry.

UNLESS I manage to transfer the vmf over to this computer (which will be hard, considering about 1/5 of the screen is still functioning). I'll let you know what happens, but either way I'm pretty sure I won't be able to work any more on it or give you any screenshots (I could try transferring the bsp too so that someone else can take screens if you want to, since I don't have TF2 on this computer), which sucks.

Condolences!

Can you run off an external monitor plugged into the VGA port?

There's usually a function key to toggle between LCD and VGA output. It'll probably look like a little monitor in a monitor. ( My Dell laptop key is labeled CRT/LCD, and you have to use the blue Fn key to access it. )

It might give you a chance to move the files, at least...

Good luck!

[MrMuffinMan]

I'm not sure if I could do that, I'm not exactly handy with such things. :P
Of course, I will try.

Unless I can figure out how to use an external monitor, though, I think what I'll do is just buy a crapload of CDs and burn all my stuff on them.

Sorry if I'm a bit off topic.

[Youme]

Best overall shot:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3156/2828532771_7f5b8359c2_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28746141@N08/2828532771/sizes/o/)

Other [just as good] shots:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28746141@N08/2828532773/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28746141@N08/2828532775/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28746141@N08/2828532787/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28746141@N08/2828532783/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28746141@N08/2828532781/

.vmf download:
http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=608

[CHR0N0S]

^Awesome^ Good thing I gave up ages ago.

[VelvetFistIronGlove]

Curse your talent, Youme!

...is that a badwater-inspired industrial pipe I see?

[Youme]

uh, wait, uh, no /looks to one side and whistles as he walks away, hands in pockets

Pipes are one thing I've always been bad at, that one in badlands just stuck in my mind, so I thought I'd try it.

oh, chronos.... - http://forums.tf2maps.net/blog.php?b=124

[CHR0N0S]

oh, chronos.... - [url]http://forums.tf2maps.net/blog.php?b=124

Let me rephrase my sentence. "Wow that looks really good Youme, very nice job." I've seen how you've come a long way, I've just been thinking that I'll never get any better at mapping. You changed my mind, Thank you.

[MrMuffinMan]

Well, now I know 100% that at least I'll still be able to compete, maybe even add some more stuff to it, since I've transfered my files to this old computer that I'm using now.

[TheDarkerSideofYourShadow]

Second, and final, entry. Last two shots are the inside of the center building, which you can see from the windows if you have the right height.

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/TheDarkestShadow_2006/TF2/Contests/Mini%20Mapping%204/contest_4_ds_entry_20000.jpg
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/TheDarkestShadow_2006/TF2/Contests/Mini%20Mapping%204/contest_4_ds_entry_20001.jpg
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/TheDarkestShadow_2006/TF2/Contests/Mini%20Mapping%204/contest_4_ds_entry_20002.jpg
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/TheDarkestShadow_2006/TF2/Contests/Mini%20Mapping%204/contest_4_ds_entry_20003.jpg
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/TheDarkestShadow_2006/TF2/Contests/Mini%20Mapping%204/contest_4_ds_entry_20004.jpg
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/TheDarkestShadow_2006/TF2/Contests/Mini%20Mapping%204/contest_4_ds_entry_20005.jpg
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/TheDarkestShadow_2006/TF2/Contests/Mini%20Mapping%204/contest_4_ds_entry_20006.jpg


Link:
http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=611

[Snipergen]

That's very impressive! Nice work guys.

[Fearlezz]

Alright, here is my same building without a skybox.
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s193/kimpan794/tf2mapsentryfearlezz0003.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s193/kimpan794/tf2mapsentryfearlezz0004.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s193/kimpan794/tf2mapsentryfearlezz0005.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s193/kimpan794/tf2mapsentryfearlezz0006.jpg

Download:
http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=615

[Gygrazok]

Hello all, I'm new to this forum (and to mapping as well). This is the first time I release something I made, and I'm looking forward to listen to your suggestions. Probably there are a lots of mistakes, but I enjoyed a lot making this and I learned a lot too. I focused in adding interesting details more than on the structure of the complex.
http://xs231.xs.to/xs231/08360/vxl10000936.jpg
http://xs231.xs.to/xs231/08360/vxl10001488.jpg
http://xs231.xs.to/xs231/08360/vxl10002506.jpg
http://xs231.xs.to/xs231/08360/vxl10003329.jpg
http://xs231.xs.to/xs231/08360/vxl10004295.jpg
http://xs231.xs.to/xs231/08360/vxl10005397.jpg
http://xs231.xs.to/xs231/08360/vxl10006285.jpg

http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=617

[MrMuffinMan]

Are you sure that's your first map? Reeeally sure? :O

No, but really...that's some of the best work on a first map I've ever seen.

I'm gonna finish up mine today and upload it, since this is my last day with my map files for a few weeks.

[beetle]

I like how all these entries look like they are on the side of a cliff because of the no 3D skybox rule :-p

[Immortal-D]

Whoever started these contests is a freaking genius! Please tell me all of these entries are available to download?

[Snipergen]

They should be or they are disqualified.

No download link in your post = no entry people!

3 days left!

[MangyCarface]

FFFFuck gotta get back to work on this

[ChronoTriggerFan]

http://xs231.xs.to/xs231/08360/vxl10004295.jpg


http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=617
You stole my water wheel idea!

I'm joking :P. Welcome to the forum. Thats way better than my first mapping attempt. Now I need to start on mine... Procrastination ftw!

[Sgt Frag]

Whadda ya know. I stopped playing TF2 long enough to whip up a building. Took about 5 hours I think, was a bit rusty, now I'm hungry.

As soon as I eat I'm gonna DL all your entries, some nice stuff there.

$ Shot
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk59/Schwaa1147/blu_SgtFrag_01.jpg
The spawn is under the balcony. The buildings are enterable but not fully detailed inside.

Couple of detail shots
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk59/Schwaa1147/blu_SgtFrag_02.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk59/Schwaa1147/blu_SgtFrag_03.jpg

Was hoping to get a red version done but I'll be back to work so this is my only chance at fame and noteriety :D

Good luck to everyone, I don't know who I'm gonna vote for, gonna be a tough choice.

Cool contest Idea, thanks for putting it on.

[joshman]

Looks nice.

[Tigger]

Here I go....

The Blue Garage!

Download: http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=625

Screenshot Gallery: http://pics.livejournal.com/hmace/gallery/0000bspb

Nods to elfworks for providing the custom texture of the gas pump. The texture is included in the zip file.

http://pics.livejournal.com/hmace/pic/0001bt4d

http://pics.livejournal.com/hmace/pic/0001f0sx

http://pics.livejournal.com/hmace/pic/0001p0w4

http://pics.livejournal.com/hmace/pic/0001czcb

[Snipergen]

Very nice work so far guys, remember, 1 day and 11 hours left :)

[Immortal-D]

This is so crazy, lol. Really amazing work here. Any of these could easily be used as a main building, or a border for the skybox. We are so gonna do contest 5 asap.

[TheDarkerSideofYourShadow]

Good to see the entries are picking up speed :-) Was worried there for a while.

[Sgt Frag]

We are so gonna do contest 5 asap.

It was a cool idea, I had thought about it for awhile. Just never thought of a location and was lacking inspiration until the last minute and just felt like doing it.

I kindof wish it had been either a red or blu contest, the next could've been the other. I'm interested to see what gets thought up next.

Maybe it could be something like 'build the coolest cap point' or something. More fodder to jumble together into a map. I thought the size restriction was great. Not too big or small. Something similar for another contest would be cool.

Maybe coolest alpine setting since that's really fresh right now.

[Banni]

OK here's my entry. The initial idea was a kind of border checkpoint, but it turned into more of a compound. This was the first time I'd ever done anything in Hammer, so you can kind of see me learning as I go along, starting with the simple wooden garage, and ending up with the main 2-story building. I could spend a lot more time tweaking things, but I guess its now time to call it finished and try something new.
Cheers for the competition, it has certainly helped focus and give me a target (with a deadline) to aim for. Any comments/feedback gratefully received :)

EDIT: Link to map (http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=627)

The main shot: (It wasn't until I came to try to take the screenshots that I realised how difficult I'd made if for myself in the way it was laid out. Couldn't get all the details I wanted into a single frame)
http://banni.f2s.com/tf2_mapping/contest4/compound_290008 (7).jpg

Stood on the garage:
http://banni.f2s.com/tf2_mapping/contest4/compound_290008 (4).jpg

Approaching the gate:
http://banni.f2s.com/tf2_mapping/contest4/compound_290008 (1).jpg

View from above:
http://banni.f2s.com/tf2_mapping/contest4/compound_290008 (2).jpg

Wide angle:
http://banni.f2s.com/tf2_mapping/contest4/compound_290008.jpg

View from inside one of the checkpoint rooms:
http://banni.f2s.com/tf2_mapping/contest4/compound_290008 (3).jpg

http://banni.f2s.com/tf2_mapping/contest4/compound_290008 (5).jpg

http://banni.f2s.com/tf2_mapping/contest4/compound_290008 (6).jpg

In the cage!!
http://banni.f2s.com/tf2_mapping/contest4/compound_290008 (8).jpg

[Sgt Frag]

Pretty cool Banni.

You could probably do a few things to add some detail but my suggestions are minimal. Probably the most noteable things that come to mind would be making the perimeter wall concrete just to break up the blue brick tex some.
Maybe some roof vents, would just add a little and give players somewhere to hide.
Open the wood garage for players to hide in.
Maybe a tall lookout tower to give the whole scene more vertical volume.

I think it's pretty good as is though. I felt the same way as you, I could've spent hours more adding little details and whatnot but it got to the point where I had to say enough's enough :)

[Banni]

Pretty cool Banni.

You could probably do a few things to add some detail but my suggestions are minimal. Probably the most noteable things that come to mind would be making the perimeter wall concrete just to break up the blue brick tex some.
Maybe some roof vents, would just add a little and give players somewhere to hide.
Open the wood garage for players to hide in.
Maybe a tall lookout tower to give the whole scene more vertical volume.

I think it's pretty good as is though. I felt the same way as you, I could've spent hours more adding little details and whatnot but it got to the point where I had to say enough's enough :)
Thanks for the suggestions. I actually did have a lookout tower, but took it out as I just couldn't get it too look right. I agree it could benefit from a little more vertical scale. I've definitely learned a lot, and got ideas for things to try in my next piece of work.

By the way, how does voting work for these contests? Is there a panel I can bribe? ::p:

[Vander]

Here we go! Tried to do something different. Looked for suggestions from my clan, told them I would make the first building anyone said. Well, that was interesting, the first guy said the "strip club from Porky's". So....I used it as inspiration for something aside from the usual industrial/mining/farming/lumber themes.. It's intentionally dark, I mean, who goes to a gentlemen's club when the sun is out!?

Money Shot!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3291/2845004810_61180f1698_b.jpg

Looking at the front entrance.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3197/2845004758_7d257d4116_b.jpg

By the way, this sign was my first custom texture. I can improve on it A LOT.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3140/2845004686_fe58820bc1_b.jpg

Thanks to J_Theory for the car model. Parking lot couldn't have happened without it!

[MrMuffinMan]

God damn shadow issues at the very last chance. RARGH, I'm mad now!

I've tried fixing them for a while, but I guess nothing works, so I'll just give up on that and get my entry out there already. There's no way I'll get any votes with that kind of hideous mistakes, though. :<

[MrMuffinMan]

Alright, sorry guys, but I guess I'm out of this contest for a variety of reasons.

1. A broken laptop has confronted me with tons of issues
2. Some stupid shadows that appear out of nowhere and make my entire map look ugly
3. I'm not happy with my map at all

Now please don't get all "awww but I wanted to see your entry! Boo!". Because I honestly would never put out such an incomplete and seriously handicapped map for a contest. Good luck to the rest of you. :thumbup:

EDIT: I'll post some screens in my blog, though, when a better chance shows up.

[elfworks]

This is my first stab at using Hammer to build a map, and my first time modeling for the TF2 universe, so it didn't turn out quite the way I'd originally envisioned it. :)

Once I started putting my map together, I realized I had put way too much into one little rectangle!

So, instead of starting over, I decided to make my level in the spirit of the 'Super Deformed' anime style. In that style, normal anime characters are redrawn much smaller with extremely exaggerated features.

Since this was an experiment in learning, I tried to put as many different elements into it as I could. You'll see elements from regular levels, and I also included my own custom textured object (the oil cracking tower), along with several custom overlays.

It should be navigable by all classes, and there's plenty of places to jump or duck behind. There are some supplies stashed around and a resupply locker. I have a working door, and I think I even got the water feature working. Everything's there - just too close together. Thus, I call it my 'Super Deformed Oil Refinery.'

Shadow maps are calculated at ridiculously high values, but since we're doing this for looks, and not speed....

There's one weird error message, but I have no idea how to find the problem:
Bad data found in model "../parts/dmx/medic_morphs_low.dmx" (bad bone weights)



I had fun.

I hope you all enjoy it, too!

Download here: Super_Deformed_Oil_Refinery.zip (http://elfworks.fileave.com/Super_Deformed_Oil_Refinery.zip)

Unzip all files into your "C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\USERNAME" folder.
Make sure that you 'Use Folder Names' so that everything gets put into the right folder.


http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn204/elfworks_photos/TF2_MiniMap_Contest/4e313269.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn204/elfworks_photos/TF2_MiniMap_Contest/3b60d668.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn204/elfworks_photos/TF2_MiniMap_Contest/6a8dd31f.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn204/elfworks_photos/TF2_MiniMap_Contest/d09097f5.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn204/elfworks_photos/TF2_MiniMap_Contest/326a60a5.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn204/elfworks_photos/TF2_MiniMap_Contest/0aedf793.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn204/elfworks_photos/TF2_MiniMap_Contest/4af0d5c3.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn204/elfworks_photos/TF2_MiniMap_Contest/241db636.jpg


More photos:
http://s305.photobucket.com/albums/nn204/elfworks_photos/TF2_MiniMap_Contest/?albumview=grid


P.S. Let me know if anything's missing from the Zip file! Thanks!

[GarbageMan]

Awesome. The only thing I don't like is the stairs in pic 4 and 5. Add some brushes to the sides and it will look just fine.

[beetle]

I like the look too. Its just that round building, wouldn't you expect it to be filled with oil? looks like an oil supply to me :-p

[Sgt Frag]

(it's really a secret base disguised as an oil refinery)

I like it, looks like you might've put in more detail than anyone else (and custom stuff too) good work.

[elfworks]

Thanks!

Awesome. The only thing I don't like is the stairs in pic 4 and 5. Add some brushes to the sides and it will look just fine.

It's but a pale shadow of the oil rig in your sig. (Just saw the word Oilrig and had to check it out. :) )

The steps are pretty basic, but they weren't supposed to be in the final map. I built a custom oil tank model with more detailed steps and a railing in another 3D package. I can export SMD files, and compile the objects just fine, but I just can't seem to get my collision models working.

Time ran out, so that's what I was stuck with. :)

I like the look too. Its just that round building, wouldn't you expect it to be filled with oil? looks like an oil supply to me :-p

Just keeping in the 'hidden base' motif. A few more hours, and the retractable roof would have been fully operational! (Cue Evil Laughter.)

Still haven't built the hydraulics for the Death Ray yet... :)


(it's really a secret base disguised as an oil refinery)

Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner!
(I have a feeling that beetle was just kidding around.)


I like it, looks like you might've put in more detail than anyone else (and custom stuff too) good work.

It had a really cool skybox, too - until I realized all the refinery props were from Half-Life. :()

I'm trying to recapture the feel with TF2 props, but have a way to go...
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn204/elfworks_photos/TF2_MiniMap_Contest/d7705ef0.jpg

[MangyCarface]

Agh, not my best work, but I really liked the contest and all the great entries and wanted to help out. Congrats to everyone who entered! All very fine entries.

Anyway, trying to work on some unconventional architecture, and work some secret stuff into my work, the one garage holds another set of missiles. Hope you enjoy, great to see y'all's work.

Optimal picture:
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/3411/entryb0004zj4.jpg

Other image links:
Picture 1 (http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/360/entryb0003ou8.jpg)
Picture 2 (http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/490/entryb0002uh0.jpg)
Picture 3 (http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/6263/entryb0001mr0.jpg)

File:
Mangy's Entry (http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=630)

[Vander]

I am very proud to see such a great turnout for this contest! Best mini-contest we have had!

Whens the next major-mapping contest coming?

[MangyCarface]

Honestly I think we get more results in the smaller, more accessible contests. This one is a very good example of this. Not everyone can model, skin, or make custom content in general, but small shows of prowess are fun for everyone and a good learning process.

[Snipergen]

*****Contest is over, I'll make a vote thread soon.*****