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

[Trotim]

I'd totally have forgotten about Joiner

[YM]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fr0Z3n

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.

[Sergis]

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

[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?