#sPec# Mapping Contest #1

[omni]

#sPec# Mapping Contest #1

The Contest Is Now Closed

Rules:

• Teams Allowed
• No Stealing, Inspiration allowed of course but plain copying from something else is not allowed; It must be original
• Maps Must have been started after the competition

Dates:

• The Start date is today, 10th of November 2013
• The end date is the 31st of December 2013

Prizes

• IF 4 people enter there will be:
• 1st: £20 ($32) (~24 Euros)
• 2nd: £10 ($16) (~12 Euros)
• 3rd: £5 ($8) (~6 Euros)

Your map on a sPec 24/7 server
There maybe more Prizes coming soon so stay tuned.

Theme/ Style
None. There are no restrictions, you can make a big or small a map as possible, in any gamemode(s), but please make a map that supports at least 8 players, its hard to judge a tiny map against a huge one.

Judging
The judging of the map will be based upon 5 main catagories:
Detail/ Aesthetics: 100
Jumps: 100
Gameplay: 100
Technical Skill: 50
Innovation: 50

Judges so far: Viciouz and Rick and Jitspoe

Releasing Your Map
Release your map as normal, make a new thread in the beta section, and place somewhere at the top that it is an entry in the spec mapping contest.
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1st:Cargo  (902 Points)
2nd:sPcup_Kingdom  (884 Points)
3rd:Lost Bricks 3  (832 Points)
4th:Temptare  (777 Points)
5th:Construction  (764 Points)
6th:Sand Rush (Sandlandr)  (722 Points)
7th:Credere  (665 Points)

Thank You!

Why are you still here? Get mapping

[BASEBALLDUDE]

Can we use maps we've already started working on?

[LaZeRs]

Can we use maps we've already started working on?

• Maps Must have been started after the competition

[omni]

Can we use maps we've already started working on?

I can make exceptions provided they have been started recently, pm me with the details and I will see what I can do.

[RoBiNandL!nk]

Could i get more time? I'm sorry but less than 1 month isn't enough time to make a good enough map.

[RoBiNandL!nk]

But on a more serious note, I really think the deadline should be December 30th and not November 30th.

[stomper]

yeah i think that would be better.

[Mission]

yeah i think that would be better.

This

[ViciouZ]

This is why mapping contests should have a theme; and a definite start-after-contest rule; it helps to stop disputes like this.

Also, could you post details of judging, i.e. any particular categories the maps will be judged on, how many judges etc?

[Ace]

I'd love to do it, but a short time frame = the only people that will be able to compete are the kids, and the quality will be meh. Give us some time, and maybe something fun will come out of it. 

Edit:
+1 for adding judges and criteria

[BASEBALLDUDE]

Mapping contests are all about motivating people to make a quality map to Paintball. With such a narrow time frame, I doubt there will be much quality in any map that takes less than a month to make.

[LaZeRs]

Come on omnoms! Make this contest longer! Maybe we could have some new, popular, and widely played maps on servers just because of a little longer time.

[FusSioN]

Are judges only available for map committe members? I wanna be judge....

[Clipz]

Are judges only available for map committe members? I wanna be judge....

The judges should have more of an understanding on the maps. You have never made one and probably don't understand the gameplay/flow/aesthetics of mapping to be honest.

Sorry in advance I will NOT be participating in this. I think I should give these newer mappers a chance!

[BASEBALLDUDE]

I will not be participating in this contest either because I don't have the amount of spare time necessary to make a good map in 3 weeks.

[Clipz]

I will not be participating in this contest either because I don't have the amount of spare time necessary to make a good map in 3 weeks.

Omni you really should extend this if you want a decent outcome.

[FusSioN]

The judges should have more of an understanding on the maps. You have never made one and probably don't understand the gameplay/flow/aesthetics of mapping to be honest.

Sorry in advance I will NOT be participating in this. I think I should give these newer mappers a chance!

Ok Clipz..... But I am making 3 maps atm

[Clipz]

Ok Clipz..... But I am making 3 maps atm

No offense I highly doubt any will be that great it takes alot of time, I started making excrement map, so didnt DT. It takes time.

[TRION]

Would there be awards like..
Best Architecture
Best innovation
Best Appeal etc..
Then maybe I'll try to make a map on....
Slum area(deathmatch) or a plane hijack scenario(siege)

[omni]

Ok there is an extra month on top of the mapping contest for you to compete in, Deadline is now the 31st of December so you have plenty of time to map.

Would there be awards like..
Best Architecture
Best innovation
Best Appeal etc..
Then maybe I'll try to make a map on....
Slum area(deathmatch) or a plane hijack scenario(siege)

Ill have a think about what awards I could give away like this, good idea.