R3 Mapping Competition, (Signup thread) Options

[Kaust]

R3 Mapping Competition Sign-up Sheet

Challenge:
To create a Grotto themed map using only the Ace RTP (parrallaxing is allowed).

Rules:

1. All submissions are to be PMed to me (click here to PM me).
2. One submission per entrant.
3. For personalisation up to three custom tiles are permitted to be used but must be submitted alongside the entry.
4. Maps must be functional (will be playtested, however this is a mapping comp so no eventing cutscenes or anything).
5. The maximum size will be 30x30.
6. The use of Map Packs or Generators will result in immediate disqualification.

Deadline for signing up is one week from now: (07/08/12)
Deadline for submissions will be three weeks after that (30/08/12)

Registered Members:

1. Jonnie19
2. MEands
3. Sparrowsmith
4. highlander4
5. thatbennyguy

If you're stuck for ideas why not check out our map swap area or the screenshot showoff thread,

(If you are interested in entering but don't have Ace yet remember you can download a trial right from our site!)

-Kaust

[Kaust]

BTW what did you mean by "maps must be functional"? cause I was thinking of using events for my map to be interactive but then I saw a note where we can't do anything with it besides mapping

Its mostly just making sure you cant walk through walls or whatever, so the maps work as well as look good; it was just an idea batted around while the staff were brainstorming the competition and I decided to include it. While there wont be any penalty for including a couple of events if they look necessary, I brought it up so that entrants wouldn't try to win over the judges with cutscenes and complex events or distract from the true criteria of the comp; mapping ability. So yeah, interactivity isn't really what we're looking for, but its your map at the end of the day. Its simply that the extra work in that area wont be recognised.

Anyways, good luck and I'll add you to the list =]

[highlander4]

BTW what did you mean by "maps must be functional"? cause I was thinking of using events for my map to be interactive but then I saw a note where we can't do anything with it besides mapping

Its mostly just making sure you cant walk through walls or whatever, so the maps work as well as look good; it was just an idea batted around while the staff were brainstorming the competition and I decided to include it. While there wont be any penalty for including a couple of events if they look necessary, I brought it up so that entrants wouldn't try to win over the judges with cutscenes and complex events or distract from the true criteria of the comp; mapping ability. So yeah, interactivity isn't really what we're looking for, but its your map at the end of the day. Its simply that the extra work in that area wont be recognised.

Anyways, good luck and I'll add you to the list =]

Thanks... I will try making a grotto for this.... although I tried making it after I posted this and I gotta say I don't have the slightest idea as how I will make the map XD