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Posted by: Chapo 31/03/2012 - 11:55:27

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This is a Counter Strike 1.6 mapping contest that will last from Friday, April 20th to Wednesday, June 20th at 11:59pm GMT.


Please read the following contest rules and information closely.


Rules:

• Types allowed: Defuse, Hostage Rescue, Fight Yard, Gungame, or Aim map,
• Only one external wad allowed: http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/View/Wad/6101/17bsolstice.wad.html ( No Wadinclude allowed other than mapper's signature),
• Use of 'standard' wads is allowed (cstrike.wad, halflife.wad...) and zhlt.wad allowed,
• The theme of the map must be related to summer, solstice or sun,
• Map must have at least 32 slots,
• Map must have been optimized with 1200 wpolys maximum,
• You must place prominently in the map at least one banner and one button 17buddies provided in the http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/View/Wad/6101/17bsolstice.wad.html,
• The map must be your own map and must be made for this contest,
• Do not use custom content without permission from its creator,
• Do not have any disgusting content in the map,
• Only one map per mapper,
• Only one mapper per map,

Judging:

• Visual appeal and attention to detail
• Overall fun and playability
• Lighting – Is the lighting convincing for the situation it’s used it.
• Detail – Pretty simple to grasp.
• Texture use – Do the textures in the map all fit, and flow together?
• Model use – Do the models fit the map?
• Optimization – How well does the map play
• Build quality of map
• Brush use – Did you use brushes well in the map?
• Entity use – Did you use entities well in the map?
• Design
• Balance – Is the map fair for both teams?

Registering:

• Register on 17buddies
• Post a message in this topic with your mapper's name before Friday, April 20th 2012 11:59pm GMT
• Send a http://forum.17buddies.net/index.php?act=Msg&CODE=4&MID=2 with a valid email where we can send you messages.

Prizes:
Sponsors: If you want to enter this competition and promote your company, please contact Chapo.

• 1st Prize : 6 months of free Advertising on 17's Buddies main pages ( Value : 48 Euros )
• 2nd Prize : 3 months of free Advertising on 17's Buddies main pages ( Value : 24 Euros )
• 3rd Prize : 1 month of free Advertising on 17's Buddies main pages ( Value : 8 Euros )
• ..and all mappers will receive our eternal consideration

[ 17's Buddies : 300 000 Pages views & 40 000 Unique visitors per month ]


Submission of the Map:

• You must submit a full archive in .zip format with all needed ressources (textures, sky, models, sprites, sounds,...),
• You can use http://forum.17buddies.net/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=1700 to create archive,
• Map must be send before Wednesday, June 20th at 11:59pm GMT.

Judges:

• http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/View/User/2/x/index.html
• http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/View/User/11325/x/index.html
• http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/View/User/12950/x/index.html
• http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/View/User/20943/x/index.html
• http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/View/User/20639/x/index.html
• http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/View/User/23390/x/index.html

Registered Mappers:

• http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/Search/Res/0/0/0/0/0/4%7C1%7C0%7C0%7C0/Pag/1/sokol.html
• http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/Search/Res/0/0/0/0/0/4%7C1%7C0%7C0%7C0/Pag/1/Tatu%20Eugen.html
• http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/Search/Res/0/0/0/0/0/4%7C1%7C0%7C0%7C0/Pag/1/SergioPoverony.html
• http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/Search/Res/0/0/0/0/0/4%7C1%7C0%7C0%7C0/Pag/1/Apps.html
• http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/Search/Res/0/0/0/0/0/4%7C1%7C0%7C0%7C0/Pag/1/tizu.html
• http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/Search/Res/0/0/0/0/0/4%7C1%7C0%7C0%7C0/Pag/1/Dominio.html
• http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/Search/Res/0/0/0/0/0/4%7C1%7C0%7C0%7C0/Pag/1/Grounded.html
• http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/Search/Res/0/0/0/0/0/4%7C1%7C0%7C0%7C0/Pag/1/warri.html
• http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/Search/Res/0/0/0/0/0/4%7C1%7C0%7C0%7C0/Pag/1/23shockwave.html
• http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/Search/Res/0/0/0/0/0/4%7C1%7C0%7C0%7C0/Pag/1/Naigel.html
• http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/Search/Res/0/0/0/0/0/4%7C1%7C0%7C0%7C0/Pag/1/ZAZA.html
• http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/Search/Res/0/0/0/0/0/4%7C1%7C0%7C0%7C0/Pag/1/JaiiRiToO.html
• http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/Search/Res/0/0/0/0/0/4%7C1%7C0%7C0%7C0/Pag/1/Kira..html
• http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/Search/Res/0/0/0/0/0/4%7C1%7C0%7C0%7C0/Pag/1/fr33pr0d.html
• http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/Search/Res/0/0/0/0/0/4%7C1%7C0%7C0%7C0/Pag/1/Max%20(von%20A).html
• http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/Search/Res/0/0/0/0/0/4%7C1%7C0%7C0%7C0/Pag/1/XaxaTyH.html
• http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/Search/Res/0/0/0/0/0/4%7C1%7C0%7C0%7C0/Pag/1/Palp.html
• http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/Search/Res/0/0/0/0/0/4%7C1%7C0%7C0%7C0/Pag/1/Vova.html
• http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/Search/Res/0/0/0/0/0/4%7C1%7C0%7C0%7C0/Pag/1/chaosmedia90.html
• http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/Search/Res/0/0/0/0/0/4%7C1%7C0%7C0%7C0/Pag/1/%5b17b%5d%20Project.html
• http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/Search/Res/0/0/0/0/0/4%7C1%7C0%7C0%7C0/Pag/1/Berreta.html
• http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/Search/Res/0/0/0/0/0/4%7C1%7C0%7C0%7C0/Pag/1/audizmann.html
• http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/Search/Res/0/0/0/0/0/4%7C1%7C0%7C0%7C0/Pag/1/lilou&luniz.html
• http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/Search/Res/0/0/0/0/0/4%7C1%7C0%7C0%7C0/Pag/1/k1no.html
• http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/Search/Res/0/0/0/0/0/4%7C1%7C0%7C0%7C0/Pag/1/kne.html
• http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/Search/Res/0/0/0/0/0/4%7C1%7C0%7C0%7C0/Pag/1/m0535.html

Thanks:
We wish to thank the following sites that allow us to promote our mapping contest:

• http://www.gamebanana.com
• http://www.cstrike-planet.com
• http://www.clubic.com
• http://www.vossey.com
• http://www.mapping-zone.net/
• http://cs-mapping.com.ua
• http://www.mapping.ro
• http://www.comunidadupc.com
• http://www.modding-area.com
• http://cs-bg.info
• http://bulgarian-kreedz.net
• http://cs.sector.bg
• http://hdservers.net
• http://gameplay-bg.eu
• http://papyrus-kn.eu
• http://mappingbg.freeforums.org

We DO NOT want to thank the following site(s):

• http://www.siteduzero.com:
  A french 'community' with mapping tutorials that doesn't seems to like mapping contest. They have edited our topic.
• http://www.extreamcs.com:
  They moved our topic to recycle bin.

Questions:
If you have any more questions don’t think twice about asking, but read carefully the FAQ below before asking.

I wish you all the best! Good luck, and happy mapping!

Posted by: Chapo 31/03/2012 - 12:02:46

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Q: How long do I have to complete the map?
A: The map must be completed, and sent before Wednesday, June 20th at 11:59pm GMT.
Q: Can I use old work?
A: No, the map must be made for this contest.
Q: Can I copy paste stuff in?
A: Yes
Q: Can a friend help?
A: If you want, but only one mapper can be rewarded.
Q: Can I send more than one map?
A: No
Q: Can it be any kind of map?
A: No. Map must be a Defuse (de_), Hostage Rescue (cs_), Fight Yard (fy_), Gungame(gg_), or Aim (aim_) map.
Q: What Game?
A: Counter-strike 1.6
Q: Can I use wadinclude?
A: Yes, but only to add your signature to the map. No custom texture other than those provided in solstice.wad allowed.
Q: Can I make custom models and stuff?
A: Yes
Q: Is there a max file size?
A: Yes, 5MB is the largest archive size, including all necessary files.
Q: Can I use little things like models that I have made?
A: Yes
Q: Will my map be put on your site?
A: Of course ! All maps will be
Q. Why do I need to send in the models, sprites, ...?
A. This contest will look at how the map is built, not just how it is in game.
Q. Where do I sign up for this?
A. You just need to post your name here and send a http://forum.17buddies.net/index.php?act=Msg&CODE=4&MID=2 With a valid email.

Posted by: sokol-maps 31/03/2012 - 19:50:19

Sokol

Posted by: Cesar 31/03/2012 - 20:03:38

Apps
i have a question,
Q: Is there a max file size?
A: Yes, 10MB is the largest map size.
10mb the bsp. file or the .zip file

Posted by: Tatu Eugen 31/03/2012 - 20:15:45

Tatu Eugen

I am in.

Posted by: SergioPoverony 31/03/2012 - 20:49:14

i'm +
making map

Posted by: Chapo 31/03/2012 - 20:56:35

Cesar => You're right, It's ambiguous.

For a Cs 1.6 map, I think that 10Mb for the whole files (.zip archive) can be a good size.

Is 'Apps' your mapper's name?


Sergio => With which mapper's name do you register ?


All => Remember to send me a PM with a valid email.

Posted by: SergioPoverony 31/03/2012 - 21:21:45

mapper name is SergioPoverony

Posted by: Chapo 31/03/2012 - 21:30:49

Ok, no problem. I have received your PM

Posted by: Cesar 31/03/2012 - 22:01:29

Sorry: Apps as mapper name

Posted by: audizmann 31/03/2012 - 22:31:43

Out of curiosity, are the prizes of any use if you are not representing a company?

Posted by: Chapo 31/03/2012 - 22:43:17

You can use them for advertizing for your team or personal website (for example)

But no porn or offensive or racist site (No off-site charter)

Posted by: tizu 01/04/2012 - 09:02:56

I haven't been mapping for more than 1 year... but I'll take the challenge. I'm in.
Name: tizu

Posted by: Dominio 01/04/2012 - 09:43:18

Challenge accepted!
Dominio

Posted by: Chapo 01/04/2012 - 10:11:08

Great!!

Come on guys! You've got time till countdown end !

Posted by: Grounded 01/04/2012 - 11:19:51

Glad to see people still want new 1.6 maps

Mapper name: Grounded

Posted by: warri 01/04/2012 - 11:23:51

Hmm, why not?

Mapper name: warri

Posted by: Chapo 01/04/2012 - 12:01:50

Some mappers told me in private that 10Mb should be too huge for a CS 1.6 map.

What are you thinking about reducing filesize (perhaps to 4 or 5 Mb) ?

Posted by: Chapo 01/04/2012 - 12:03:40

Don't hesitate to ask or give feedback about rules.

We can change them until 22 april, ending of registration and official start of contest.

Posted by: deepeyes 01/04/2012 - 12:29:58

oh wow, this is the first 17buddies mapping competition I ever know ... good luck everybody ...

Posted by: Grounded 01/04/2012 - 14:10:15

10Mb is only too much if custom textures aren't allowed, otherwise I don't see a problem. It says only the 17b external wad is allowed, but does that exclude using wadinclude to build other custom textures into the bsp?

April 22nd is too far away!

Posted by: 23shockwave 01/04/2012 - 14:13:54

23shockwave

Posted by: Naigel 01/04/2012 - 14:42:51

Thank you for notifying me by e-mail.

My nickname is Naigel, this will also be my mapper name.

Question: am I allowed to sketch layouts now? Or can I officialy start 22 april?

Posted by: Chapo 01/04/2012 - 17:37:45

Sorry, I made a mistake: Summer Solstice 2012 is the 20 June, not 22 June, so contest will end Wednesday, June 20th at 11:59pm GMT (edited in first topic and banners)

You can start before 20 April, but if rules change, your work may go to trash can

Custom textures aren't allowed: only standard wads and 17bsolstice.wad. No wadinclude allowed.

Please don't send me draft work. I want to be objective in our judgment and for the moment, i don't want to see work in progress

Posted by: Cesar 01/04/2012 - 17:48:17

god damn. 17buddies.wad doesnt have textures like wood, or beach sand
it would be awesome if you can put at least 5 custom textures

Posted by: SergioPoverony 01/04/2012 - 17:59:26

Yes. You wad textures not complete, no series texture

Posted by: Chapo 01/04/2012 - 18:11:22

You can use standard wads (cstrike.wad, halflife.wad, ...) which contain standard textures

17bsolstice.wad is just provided in addition, for 'summer' theme.

With more textures or custom textures allowed, theme may not be respected and contest will be more easy...

So no wadinclude

Posted by: SergioPoverony 01/04/2012 - 18:43:03

May be wad include ZHLT wad?

Posted by: S3B 01/04/2012 - 18:53:47

We'll include the texture in our wad, and also the sky texture

Posted by: Chapo 01/04/2012 - 18:53:51

As they are not 'heavy', we can incorporate them to 17bsolstice.wad if you want

Posted by: SergioPoverony 01/04/2012 - 18:59:24

For real compile map i'm and other mappers use ZHLT tools - this tools including in map ZHLT.wad (this is special textures)
I can use it?

Posted by: deepeyes 01/04/2012 - 19:10:24

These are most common .WAD files you can find on Counter-Strike game:
cached.wad
decals.wad
fonts.wad
gfx.wad
halflife.wad
liquids.wad
spraypaint.wad
xeno.wad

Posted by: mr_ZAZA 01/04/2012 - 20:33:39

ZAZA

Posted by: JaiiRiToO 02/04/2012 - 00:49:27

JaiiRiToO

Go Go Peru!

Posted by: Kira. 02/04/2012 - 11:43:04

Kira.

Posted by: tizu 02/04/2012 - 12:43:56

I guess you can start whenever you like, as long as you finish and hand the result on 20 june.

Posted by: Kira. 02/04/2012 - 12:58:46

My nick is with a dot at the end.
Like that : "Kira."

Posted by: Chapo 02/04/2012 - 13:25:27

ok

Posted by: Naigel 02/04/2012 - 17:26:28

There are different versions of zhlt.wad online... please provide the one you'd like us to use or allow us to have our own 'special' .wad file with these textures. I've made my own and named it compile.wad and it contains textures like NULL, CLIP and AAATRIGGER.

You can download that .wad here, to see what I mean:
http://naigel.nl/files/mapping/compile.wad

Posted by: Chapo 02/04/2012 - 18:14:26

as we said above, we can add those special textures to 17bsolstice.wad if you want

Posted by: fr33pr0d 02/04/2012 - 18:33:34

Name: fr33pr0d
Hopefully I'll have enough time to finish it.

Posted by: Chapo 02/04/2012 - 18:40:12

You should make a Romanian team

Really happy to see all those mappers joining our contest..

Posted by: fr33pr0d 02/04/2012 - 18:54:45

That's exactly what I was thinking.. if everybody agrees (romanians that is), maybe we should keep it 'old school' and name the team 'Romanian Mappers' (or RM)

Edit: damn.. it changed my flag automatically to UK. Any chance I can get the romanian flag back?

Posted by: Chapo 02/04/2012 - 20:30:01

It was a joke

Actual contest is for individual mappers.

But if you think it's a good idea, maybe one day we could do a contest with countries teams.

Flag can't be changed once recognized by my scripts

Posted by: Max (von A) 02/04/2012 - 20:58:27

I'm in this, Chapo:

Max (von A)

I hope to be on time

PS: and now I'm going to promote on the website of my community

Posted by: Chapo 02/04/2012 - 21:25:44

Thank you Max.

Remember to send me your email by PM

And you can give me the link of your community in order for me to add it to the "thanks" list

Edit: got it with your 'www' profile button

Posted by: Chapo 03/04/2012 - 08:06:02

Added links to mapper's maps (if present).

You just have to click on registered mappers to see their creations

Search is made by searching exact provided name, so mappers, verify that all your maps have the right mapper's name (if not you can edit name by clicking on "edit" button on each detail page, in 'summary' zone).

If you don't have maps yet, it doesn't matter: novices are welcome

Posted by: tizu 03/04/2012 - 10:01:16

Love the idea. +1

Welcome fr33pr0d, thanks for joining!

Posted by: Dominio 03/04/2012 - 15:37:12

Yes, good idea...
But if somebody has 17bsolstice.wad in cstrike folder, he will has to delete it and download again with new textures, if I understand it.
<I am sorry for my bad grammar>

Posted by: mr_ZAZA 03/04/2012 - 16:10:48

How I understood, it is http://cs-mapping.com.ua/forum/showthread.php?t=16225 competition? Where I can release my map?

About links... Please, add this http://hl-lab.ru to itself on a site. It is very large site devoted to GoldSrc and Source models. Now I translate it into English. Very useful website for any mapper. Enjoy it!

Sorry for my English. I badly study English in school =)

Posted by: tizu 03/04/2012 - 16:18:32

Nothing to worry about your english. I've studied English for 10 years and I'm still a newb

And to answer your questions:
1. Old-school, new school, it is important to create a nice map with good design and playability.
2. The team its still debating about where players should upload their maps after their done with it. Nothing to worry, we will find a special place for mappers and we will announce it. 17buddies is doing their best to satisfy everyone.

Posted by: mr_ZAZA 03/04/2012 - 16:38:58

1. Well, if the wads & models only standard, so contest is old-school.
2. We can upload our maps here - http://www.map-factory.org/counter-strike, and then write links here.

I'm in ninth form now. And I study English 9 years. But I don't know it well Therefore I should apologize.

Posted by: tizu 03/04/2012 - 17:01:00

Well buddy, old-school can be described in several ways.... with default textures, with default designs, after the default maps in cs, etc. So, its interpretable. (So its not so old-school afterall)

We have our own texture to work with 17bSolstice.wad AND you can use this page for models: http://test.tiger.powa.fr/models/html/models.html

There is no need to upload on second party website, we got our own website (17buddies.net) to upload.

Posted by: Chapo 03/04/2012 - 17:15:27

We have until 20 April to discuss rules.

For submissions, I think 17buddies would be a good place, isn't it ?

For the moment I'm thinking about a way to upload your maps anonymously in order for us not to be influenced by our respective affinities.

When judged, of course each map should be renamed with xx_17bsolstice_mappername (or something approaching)



Edit: Héhé..Zaza managed to place his link

Posted by: Chapo 03/04/2012 - 18:20:53

Here is the new 17bsolstice.wad file with special textures included.

For your information, 17buddies offers you the possibility to see wads content by clicking on each "content" link


http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/View/Wad/6101/17BSOLSTICE.wad.html.

(same link as first topic)

Posted by: Chapo 03/04/2012 - 18:29:00

ZAZA: when I look at http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/View/Map/69749/cs_small_town.html or http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/View/Map/55821/dm_nozed.html, shouldn't your registered mapper's name be mr_ZAZA instead of ZAZA ?

Posted by: mr_ZAZA 03/04/2012 - 19:05:45

Yes, but when I was registered, name ZAZA was already taken.

Posted by: xaxatyh 03/04/2012 - 21:08:23

can the prize be taken in money? )
because i have nothing to advertise, but only my face. HAHA you really put my face on frontpage?
Okay i'll try
XaxaTyH

Posted by: Chapo 03/04/2012 - 22:23:02

ZAZA=>doesn't matter. Tell me what is your real mapper's name and we will see what we can do to fix the problem.

XaxaTyH => I will put your face on frontpage with pleasure Welcome. (will add your name tomorrow. Not easy with mobile device )

Posted by: Max (von A) 03/04/2012 - 22:58:43

Hi all, a question:

That troubles me a lot, I usually sign my map, with an image (wad) "Map by Max (von A) ... etc", that image is a wadinclude, that hidden somewhere in the map, however if not allow wadinclude, how I can sign my map?

Again I deeply thank you for remembering 17buddies mappers we like counter-strike 1.6, see here many acquaintances, as my friend Tatu Eugen and other mappers whose maps I played many times in my server. We played yesterday your map Tizu: awp_darkcrypt (not knowing that you are one of the participants) and your map awp_dreamsereves was on several occasions in our 3on3 tournament (like any other Tatu's maps).

All excellent mappers, I wish you good luck.

Im worried for not arriving in time, because I am very obsessive... and it takes me up to 4/6 months to finish a map (de_cesky_krumlov were 6 months! LOL ) but I play in this competition, to know this new experience.

(my english is of google translation, sorry )

Un abrazo amigos!!!

Posted by: Chapo 04/04/2012 - 05:16:14

I was waiting for this question

On june, 20 th, your maps must be anonymous to be judged, but once judged, you will be able to add a wadinclude with your logo/banner/name and publish it with that signature.

Is that ok?

If not, we will be forced to allow wadinlude for mapper's signature and submissions won't be anonymous. It' s your choice

Posted by: Chapo 04/04/2012 - 07:37:34

As you can see on all pages of our site, our donation box is desperately empty, or at least doesn't cover at all the costs of our server.

In addition, we don't have any sponsors (anyway, we didn't asked for..).

So you can easily understand that we can absolutely not convert prizes in money.

Perhaps I could pay with my body, but I'm not sure you will be interrested

You'll have to compete for fun and competitive spirit, but I know it's your mindset at all.

Posted by: Plictis 04/04/2012 - 10:50:48

whats the alowed zip file size?
5 or 10 mega?

Posted by: palp 04/04/2012 - 10:58:21

Hello. Register me. Name - Palp

Posted by: Chapo 04/04/2012 - 13:39:35

Plictis => 5Mo

Palp => Ok

Posted by: Kira. 04/04/2012 - 14:47:13

Posted by: Chapo 04/04/2012 - 15:27:13

???

What's the problem Kira. ?

Posted by: Chapo 04/04/2012 - 17:33:33

My adviser S3B () slips me in the ear that in any case it will be able to recognize your creations, even if you post them anonymously. (call him 'God' please ..)

Accordingly, I inform you that:

. first the submissions can be sent with your username,

. secondly, you're allowed to wadinclude a logo or a banner in order to sign your map (but you're not allowed to incorporate other textures not in relation to signature).

We will check that very carefully and wadincluding non authorized textures will be disqualifying

Posted by: Vova 04/04/2012 - 18:36:01

Name: Vova
I'll try

Posted by: S3B 04/04/2012 - 18:38:33

This contest will be great
and Welcome Vova

Posted by: Chapo 04/04/2012 - 18:56:41

Give email Vova plz

Posted by: Max (von A) 04/04/2012 - 22:13:34

Thank you Chapo , (and thank you S3B )

PS: S3B, You are not going to participate? (At least one presentation of a map "out of competition" )

Posted by: S3B 05/04/2012 - 15:08:38

No, sorry, i've really no time...

Posted by: Chapo 05/04/2012 - 19:32:25

Can't register without a mail sent by PM

Posted by: SergioPoverony 06/04/2012 - 05:19:48

Hi. Please add in wad this is "crossing" texture
You should do textures by series. From for wrong texture pak - map will badly look. All mapper well know it and can support me in this question!!


http://videonovosti.info/images/EGYPT5_gr.bmp and http://videonovosti.info/images/ht_rock01_gr.bmp and http://videonovosti.info/images/ground_gr.bmp

Full series ground-to-wall


That who created your Texture pak - has experience more than 3 years in creation of maps and texturing?

For fine and correct mapping
SEE
VERY BAD

VERY NICE

VERY NICE + STONE

Posted by: Vova 06/04/2012 - 15:21:35

sorry, I forgot )

Posted by: Chapo 06/04/2012 - 15:46:58

Ok. No problem

Posted by: Chapo 06/04/2012 - 15:49:38

Sergio => I let tizu and S3b, our 2 mappers, answering to your post.

Posted by: Kira. 06/04/2012 - 16:47:29

There is one more problem the texture crate23 from 17bsolstice.wad has the same name with the texture crate23 from halflife.wad please fix that. Thank you!

Posted by: Chapo 06/04/2012 - 16:54:07

My technical advisors should get fired

Posted by: Vova 06/04/2012 - 17:29:20

We can use texture added by SergioPoverony ?

Posted by: Max (von A) 06/04/2012 - 17:34:48

Let me know if I'm wrong but:

The 19 official wads for Counter-Strike v1.6 you can use are:

chateau.wad
cs_747.wad
cs_assault.WAD
cs_bdog.wad
cs_cbble.wad
cs_dust.wad
cs_havana.wad
cs_office.wad
cstrike.WAD
de_aztec.wad
de_piranesi.wad
de_storm.wad
decals.wad
halflife.wad
itsItaly.wad
liquids.wad
prodigy.wad
tswad.wad
xeno.wad

(please let me know if I miss some official wad)

These wads are those that come with the original game and these textures are those that may be used in this contest. The only external wad that can be added is the "official" contest:

17bsolstice.wad

May also include a wad in bsp with the method of "wadinclude" at the time of compilation of the map. But only allowed to include a texture that is used for the "signature" of the author of the map, an image with a logo, a signature or banner of the author.

The remaining external textures are not allowed with this method of "wadinclude". This criterion is used to achieve a "unification" on all maps that are competing.

In my case, if I may, I will use two images for my signature that will be hidden somewhere in the map:

An image for the author's signature and a banner for my Studio "BlackDragon Project Studio", if not let me use the banner, I can unify into a single image with the signature, that depends on the organizers of the contest ...

Posted by: Vova 06/04/2012 - 17:54:11

I have a problem with understanding of using texture

Posted by: Chapo 06/04/2012 - 18:13:54

For the moment you're right Max.

Vova: don't worry: we should soon find a solution that can satisfy everybody.


Note: Really, very sorry for our server. We are searching why it is so slowly since two days and I hope we should quickly find what's happen because it is very annoying.

Posted by: Naigel 06/04/2012 - 19:39:55

I don't think you should be adding more and more textures to that .wad, cause you might as well allow custom .wad's then.

Posted by: chaosmedia90 06/04/2012 - 20:23:02

hy boys and girls , im chaosmedia90 from Romania [ old mapper deathrun and other modes ] , me can i enter in this contest mapping? ))

Posted by: Chapo 06/04/2012 - 21:50:55

Of course you can.
Send pm with a valid email

Posted by: chaosmedia90 06/04/2012 - 21:58:54

not so fast what i want , i need use my wad-files , not limited to sicks wads from cs-16 default and i use wadinclude , so?

Posted by: Chapo 07/04/2012 - 06:07:35

Perhaps another time, but for actual contest you can't use your own wads (just wadinclude your signature).

Sorry.

Posted by: chaosmedia90 07/04/2012 - 10:58:27

ok thanks for reply , is sick ideea that with default wads, you limited imagination of mapper and reduced resources
Good luck to participants !

Posted by: Chapo 07/04/2012 - 11:35:45

Quite the contrary.

I think limiting the use of external wads and forcing the use of one wad forces mappers to show imagination and creativity to stand out from other competitors.

Anyone (even me.. ) can make a free map. Making a map with forced wads is much more complicated.

This increases the complexity and level of competition. The resulting map will necessarily be a great map especially with the very high level of registered mappers.

I look forward to seeing the results.

Posted by: S3B 07/04/2012 - 11:38:44

+1, i agree

Posted by: S3B 07/04/2012 - 12:21:24

@SergioPoverony
Your texture are pretty and conform with our contest, so we'll add them, if Chapo wants.

Posted by: chaosmedia90 07/04/2012 - 14:40:29

Chapo you can add me in list

Name : chaosmedia90
From : Romania
Mail : chaosmedia90 (at) hotmail (dot) com or chaosmedia90 (at) yahoo (dot) com
Contact skype : chaosmedia90

Thanks.

Posted by: Max (von A) 07/04/2012 - 17:12:20

If you are going to change the textures of 17bsolstice.wad please update and subirlaa the web. It will be the third time I get off

(And since you are adding textures ... You could add a blue roof textutas? would like the actual roof textures, but the same blue color with the windows, I could use for my new map...lol )

Posted by: Chapo 07/04/2012 - 17:43:04

. Ok to add Sergio's textures (if they are really necessary)

. Vova asked me in private if you MUST use 17solstice.wad (perhaps he could use only default textures): Of course you must

. Max, what does mean "blue roof textutas" ?

Sorry if we are still hesitant about the wads. This is our first contest (and we hope this is not the last) and we want it to be perfect

Posted by: Kira. 07/04/2012 - 18:17:28

Don't forget to rename the texture "crate23" from 17bsolstice.wad

Posted by: Chapo 07/04/2012 - 18:54:52

Waiting for Max to explain his "blue roof textutas" and we will upload an new version of solstice.

Posted by: Max (von A) 07/04/2012 - 19:17:05

I meant only a small change, but do not think it possible, for the map that I have thought I could use to add something like:



It matches with the windows and the blue door, but it was just a suggestion, very personal.

But also would leave the other roof, just add a texture to the package which may be useful

PS: I hope I was clear, my English is very bad

Posted by: S3B 07/04/2012 - 19:22:03

Sergio's textures are not really necessary, we can create the same effect with a well build map

Posted by: SergioPoverony 07/04/2012 - 21:10:54

more brush this is +Up to Wpoly

Posted by: Chapo 07/04/2012 - 21:22:08

I added a texture to the wad so you can make a transition between the grass and sand, but as stated S3B, this is not necessarily needed.

This is precisely the difficulty of this contest where you have to find a good compromise between appearance of the map and wpolys.

But all your creations are here to prove that you are great mappers and that you will necessarily get there.




http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/View/Wad/6101/17BSOLSTICE.wad.html.

Posted by: Project 07/04/2012 - 23:00:25

Project will try

I dont garantee I'll have the time to do something good but i'll try ^^


I just have one problem with a rule :

[*]Map must have been optimized with 1200 wpolys maximum

I guess you mean 12.000 polys ? You forgot one zero ?

Ok ok i'll try not to make my usual "huge beautifull but unplayable map"

Posted by: chaosmedia90 07/04/2012 - 23:10:58

Chapo is so necessary to add new texture to the site wad? mappers can do unlimited ways to made a good combination with textures , for example my start map....

Posted by: Max (von A) 07/04/2012 - 23:41:46

it is this very cute looking, ChaosMedia.

I also am going to start but I will not go.

Posted by: S3B 08/04/2012 - 06:04:09

@Projec : Welcome, and it's really 1200 WPOLYS ^^

Posted by: Chapo 08/04/2012 - 10:17:47

Happy to see a french mapper Project

Posted by: S3B 08/04/2012 - 10:25:26

Yes, 1 french, but where are the other french mappers ???? oO

Posted by: Grounded 08/04/2012 - 11:44:34

de_airstrip.wad?

Someone mentioned a texture name being duplicated in 17bsolstice.wad - there's another one called OUT_CAC2 that has the same problem. Can I also suggest adding a copy of the !mtxwater texture but without the ! at the start of the name? This would allow the texture to be used without the engine adding the usual water distortion effect.

Posted by: Dominio 08/04/2012 - 12:02:54

If I know, original wads are:
ajawad.wad
cached.wad
chateau.wad
cstraining.wad
cstrike.wad
cs_747.wad
cs_assault.wad
cs_bdog.wad
cs_cbble.wad
cs_dust.wad
cs_havana.WAD
cs_office.wad
decals.wad
de_airstrip.wad
de_aztec.wad
de_piranesi.wad
de_storm.wad
de_vertigo.wad
itsitaly.wad
n0th1ng.wad
prodigy.wad
torntextures.wad
tswad.wad
cached.wad
decals.wad
fonts.wad
gfx.wad
halflife.wad
liquids.wad
spraypaint.wad
xeno.wad

Posted by: Naigel 08/04/2012 - 12:15:50

Admins: make decisions about the wad's soon. If you let everyone submit custom textures, you might as well allow custom .wad's in general. What's the point of moving textures out of a custom .wad, submitting it here to be finally added in the 17b .wad?

Also, please note that there's a HUGE difference between the workload of the following gametypes:

Defuse - requires a good, well tested layout, would require lots of debugging as well.
Hostage Rescue - same as defuse.
Fight Yard - most of the time, this is a small map. Most of the time it's a symmetrical map. Requires far less effort than de/cs.
Gungame - same as fy.
Aim map - same as fy.

What I mean is that de/cs should already be in favor above the other gametypes, so consider leaving these out or have gametypes that are about the same effort to make.

Posted by: S3B 08/04/2012 - 14:23:25

We know that fy/gg/aim maps are easier to create.The mappers who choose fy/aim/gg maps must create a beautiful map, with excellent gameplay, etc...

Posted by: fr33pr0d 08/04/2012 - 16:34:36

I agree. What stops me (or anyone else) from using any textures I want and then post them here to be added to the wad?

Posted by: Vova 08/04/2012 - 16:51:11

Can I create map only with original cs wad's without your given wad?

Posted by: fr33pr0d 08/04/2012 - 16:58:08

You cannot do that whitout the 17bsolstice.wad.

Posted by: Naigel 08/04/2012 - 17:05:13

Also, I want the rule of max 1200 w_poly to be followed strictly. Meaning that maps having more than 1200 should be disqualified immediately, no matter how 'good' it is.

Please provide examples of said themes. Having a sun in your skybox could already be related to summer. Be more specific.

Posted by: Vova 08/04/2012 - 17:09:15

No , texture of banner and button I'll use , but textures that they give I can't use.

Posted by: Naigel 08/04/2012 - 17:12:42

They're not forcing you to use ONLY their .wad. It's just that you need that .wad for the banner. You can use the default .wad's with the default textures that comes installed with CS.

Posted by: Beretta 08/04/2012 - 17:31:15

im in
Nick:Berreta

Posted by: Chapo 08/04/2012 - 17:45:42

ok, so:

Here is the http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/View/Wad/6101/17BSOLSTICE.wad.html.

I have only changed the OUT_CAC2 texture name to avoid problems.

This wad won't change anymore.

You must now use it, as it. All future demands for adding or modifying a texture will be rejected.

Theme is summer, sunny, solstice, or anything else in relation with sun.

Using our wad can be a good idea because textures have been choosen for this theme. You can use other textures if you want ... but perhaps won't it be a good idea to use only dust textures ...

The only obligation is to put our banner and button on your map as indicated in the rules.

WPolys are limited to 1200. A map with 1201 WPolys will be disqualified.

Fy_, gg_ or aim_ maps are easier than de_ or cs_ maps. We know that and our judgment will of course take that into account.

Now you have enough elements to make great maps and i know you will succeed.

Happy mapping!

Posted by: Max (von A) 08/04/2012 - 18:04:06

There are two types of polygons in half life:

1- wpolys (world polygons)

2- epolys (entity polygons)

Wpolys are assigned to the "square" that the HL engine divides the map. (not the number of squares that is built)
Epolys polygons are assigned to entities. (Model's, guns etc etc)

The command "r_speeds 1" serves to tell you the amount of polygons per second that the engine of half life is to draw (render speeds).

The plates are able to draw 3d x polygons per second.
When a map of r_speeds logically abused (polygons), the plates do not come 3d, and noticed the lag (sobs).

Now the Epolys Wpolys and measured with the command above. You should write to the console counter-strike:

sv_cheats 1
r_speeds 1

Values ​​appear in the console, you must traverse all areas of your map and be antentos to the values ​​that mark (wPoly in this case).

Formerly, graphics cards not tolerate Wpolys read over 1200, this occurred because the information Lag took more milliseconds to process, but ... formerly.

In 2012 the new 3D accelerator graphics cards, this command is useful but not as important as it was before (in 2006 when it launched the cs 1.6).

The need to reduce wpolys comes from the need to professionalize the map, reduce information processing time and therefore give you more gameplay.

But if the respawns the map, for example, wpolys are too high. Does this affect the gameplay? Is relative, since what is really interested in the "hot spots" (direct confrontation) the wpolys are low for the info faster. I think the "pros" never attacked a base when you should really worry about that and we'll forth and they plant the C4 on bombsite.

The Wpolys is reduced by two main methods:

Converting complex solids in an entity (entities produce no increase in wpolys, obviously): func_wall

Avoid creating unnecessary divisions in solids (cutting tool).

I think he understood.


PS: And do not press both organizers of the contest! LOL!

Posted by: Chapo 08/04/2012 - 21:20:48

Yes.

Posted by: Tincho 09/04/2012 - 01:08:51

[T]incho

I am in. =)

Posted by: Max (von A) 09/04/2012 - 02:11:10

I was going to make a fight yard map, but after reading this... I think I'll make a defuser map.

What worries me is whether I will come in time

PS: [T]incho wellcome to 17buddies (another argie... mhhh it gets interesting )

Posted by: Chapo 09/04/2012 - 04:36:51

Remind to pm your email

Posted by: SergioPoverony 09/04/2012 - 08:37:41

May be developer 1? and r_speeds 1

Posted by: Dominio 09/04/2012 - 09:26:54

Can I use custom version of ZHLT ? I want use http://forums.svencoop.com/showthread.php?t=38059.

Posted by: Chapo 09/04/2012 - 09:31:23

No, Sorry.

Only Standard wads and 17bsolstice.

No custom wad allowed.

Posted by: S3B 09/04/2012 - 09:45:01

Rules are now established at 99% ( 100 % for wads )

No more request accepted.



And ... GOOD LUCK

Posted by: Dominio 09/04/2012 - 12:02:55

No, it isn't wad file, it is Compile Tools. Better Compile Tools. Better shadows, lights and more

Posted by: S3B 09/04/2012 - 12:08:00

ZHLT, Batch compiler, Orbital Batch Compiler, etc... all are allowed

Posted by: SergioPoverony 09/04/2012 - 12:12:38

this is compilers include zhlt wad in map!

Posted by: KrA40n1 09/04/2012 - 14:20:02

zhlt.wad contais only special textures as null, bevel, sky.
I think it should be allowed?
And also VHLT are the best compiling tools for cs 1.6.

I've posted the contest in a Bulgarian forum.

Posted by: S3B 09/04/2012 - 14:51:21

Special textures are included in 17bsolstice.wad

Posted by: KrA40n1 09/04/2012 - 16:38:10

I was sure, but I ment that it won't be nothing extra, so the mappers may use it, but I don't say...

Posted by: Max (von A) 09/04/2012 - 23:07:39

"Mutantis Mutandis"

Thanks for the correction

Posted by: Chapo 10/04/2012 - 05:11:51

When contest will be finished, i will prepare a bed and food for you on 17buddies in order to prepare tutos

Posted by: SergioPoverony 10/04/2012 - 05:43:45

Chapo you are varmint?

Posted by: Chapo 10/04/2012 - 05:51:34

Not at all

I said bed and food, not latex nor sextoys !

Posted by: SergioPoverony 10/04/2012 - 06:46:11

i joke

Posted by: fr33pr0d 10/04/2012 - 18:58:02

Contest posted and made sticky on cstrike-planet.com (hihi, sometimes I love the perks of being a mod)

Posted by: Chapo 10/04/2012 - 21:10:54

Great thanks fr33pr0d.

Happy to see that great communities of mappers and great mapping websites are able to gather around our contest.

Posted by: Chapo 10/04/2012 - 21:22:24

Bad news:

http://www.17buddies.net/17b2/Search/Res/0/0/0/0/0/4%7C1%7C0%7C0%7C0/Pag/1/%5bT%5dincho.html just told me that for family reasons, he can no more participate to contest.

I hope i's not too serious and whishes him good luck.

Come see us as soon as you can, you will be welcome.

Posted by: Project 11/04/2012 - 14:38:44

What about sounds, models and sprites ? Are we allowed to put some in the map ?

Posted by: Chapo 11/04/2012 - 16:13:52

No models, no sounds, no sprites and no textures....What a beautifull map !!!


OF COURSE YOU CAN !!!!

Posted by: S3B 11/04/2012 - 16:16:29

All models, sprites, sound and sky are allowed

Posted by: Grounded 11/04/2012 - 19:14:16

By 'all' do you mean just the default Half-Life/Counter-Strike ones?

Posted by: KrA40n1 11/04/2012 - 19:56:41

I think he means any, whatever you want

Posted by: Chapo 11/04/2012 - 20:31:07

Yes.

Posted by: Max (von A) 11/04/2012 - 22:37:29

Amigos Chapo y S3B:

Most likely, I need to build a model for the map (because I'm also in 3D modeling, lol ).

Therefore, it is likely that my map contestant, have 1 or 2 exclusive models, which obviously will not be those that come by default with the game.

Will include everything in the rar (or zip) along with a. Rar, just hope not to overdo with the 5 mb allowed

Posted by: Chapo 12/04/2012 - 05:14:52

I like when an Argentin friend call me 'amigo'

I feel like i was on holidays everyday

Posted by: audizmann 13/04/2012 - 15:13:43

audizmann signing up.

I have not played or mapped for cs1.6 in ages, and I can barely load a map anymore (Steam...), but it brings back good memories

question: Does the 17button texture have to be used as an actual button that activates something, or can it just be a sign on a wall?

Posted by: Chapo 13/04/2012 - 15:20:26

Just a sign. But if you want it to act as a trigger, you can

Posted by: Project 13/04/2012 - 17:07:42

Another question, maybe usless, but... the 1200 polys (yes they are a problem for me ) I guess it's counted through player's eyes ?
I mean it's not a problem if it goes over 1200 in spectate mode where you can see from angles impossible to reach for players ?

Posted by: S3B 13/04/2012 - 17:40:42

Yes, of course

Posted by: Laleagane Mapping Team 13/04/2012 - 21:16:49

My mapping team contains : AXE
My mail : herbalist (dot) addicted (at) yahoo (dot) com


Our team name is : CLL MAPPING TEAM.

Thank you.

Posted by: Chapo 13/04/2012 - 22:14:12

Mail edited to avoid spam bots

So, if I understand, I add 'AXE' as mapper's name with the provided mail ?

Posted by: Chapo 14/04/2012 - 08:14:54

Question received in MP:

Be carefull, it is not 10Mb but 5Mb for the WHOLE archive.

This point was fixed after discussion at the beginning of the contest topic.

If your archive is more than 5Mb it will be disqualified.

Posted by: Naigel 15/04/2012 - 15:04:00

What exactly is a mapping team?

• Only one map per mapper,
• Only one mapper per map,

Aren't you violating the rules? Correct me if I'm wrong.

Posted by: DragonClawBG 15/04/2012 - 17:42:00

Holy cow. I just realized I'm allowed to use only the .wad that you provide. And I was about to sign up. I'll have to reconsider my ideas without any other wads and then decide whether I'll take part.

Posted by: Chapo 15/04/2012 - 18:37:37

Obviously, we can't verify that every mapper made his map without anybody's else help.

Rules mean that there will be only one rewarded mapper, even if he has been helped by others.

And we communicate with only one mapper.




For the moment, i'm still waiting for an answer of Laleagane before adding member

Posted by: S3B 16/04/2012 - 16:34:03

In 3 days, Contest is ON ^^

Tic Tac...

Posted by: lilou 16/04/2012 - 19:01:44

lilou&luniz

Posted by: Albator 17/04/2012 - 16:05:07

ça c'est une bonne nouvelle !

Posted by: xaxatyh 17/04/2012 - 16:05:22

there is no advantage whether the map is done by 1 person or more, cause at one time only 1 person can work at the project. As far as there are no custom textures, most time will be spent in "mapping". Modelling the .mdl doesn't take much time, so.. i think, there is no problem, let them participate. More people, more fun.

Posted by: Chapo 17/04/2012 - 17:47:44

I agree

Posted by: Naigel 17/04/2012 - 20:38:15

Please explain to me this rule:

• Only one mapper per map

Admins should either remove this rule or enforce this rule. I don't understand why mapping teams are allowed. Of course it's kind of hard to track if 2 or more persons are working on 1 map, but still...

Also, modeling could take more than enough time, just depends on what you would need. I might be adding a 3d skybox as I did in one of my previous maps... but something like that requires some time to make.

Posted by: Chapo 17/04/2012 - 21:45:49

Already explained in previous post:

Posted by: k1no 18/04/2012 - 17:47:44

k1no

Posted by: Chapo 18/04/2012 - 18:14:47

http://forum.17buddies.net/index.php?act=Msg&CODE=4&MID=2 a valid email to confirm please !!

Posted by: xaxatyh 18/04/2012 - 19:06:46

so when do we start ? or i missed smth D

Posted by: Chapo 18/04/2012 - 21:22:17

Registration will be closed the 20th april.

But, if you want, you can start now

Posted by: Chapo 20/04/2012 - 03:40:11

Last day to register!

Posted by: Chapo 20/04/2012 - 22:06:34

Less than one hour and registrations will be closed

Posted by: Chapo 21/04/2012 - 06:59:49

Contest is now ON !!!

Inscriptions are closed.

Official list of mappers is in first post of this topic.

Mappers, good luck and Have fun !!

Posted by: lilou 28/05/2012 - 19:00:51

Chers membres du jury puis-je me permettre de faire une petite demande concernant une texture
j'ai chercher dans tous les Fichier WAD qui sont autorisés pour ce concours mais je n'ai trouvé aucune texture
de bord de mer, j'ai remarqué que tout au début du concours avant que soit donnée la date du début vous aviez autorisé
certaines textures à être ajouté dans Fichier WAD 17bsolstice.wad
donc ma demande est simple puis-je ajouter la texture suivante 3dm_seasight05 elle se trouve dans la map cs_bikini
c'est une texture qui se marie très bien avec le sky trainyard qui se trouve dans le pack d'origine de Counter-Strike

1.6
je tiens à ajouter aussi que je me suis inscrit à la dernière minute ne connaissant pas le thème et le style de la

carte, que j'allais faire part ce fait je n'ai pas pu vous proposer cette magnifique texture de bord de mer
je ne pense pas que si vous acceptez d'ajouter la texture au Fichier WAD 17bsolstice.wad que ça puisse nuire à qui que

ce soit ou me favoriser, ce n'est qu'une simple texture en échange si vous acceptez je m'engage à utiliser uniquement

le fichier WAD 17bsolstice.wad et aucun autre WAD autoriser
voilà que dire d'autre, j'espère que vous membres du jury à accepter ma demande d'ajout d'une simple texture

Amicalement lilou&luniz

Posted by: Chapo 28/05/2012 - 19:11:42

On va en discuter entre nous, mais honnetement je ne pense pas que ce soit possible maintenant.

On te tient au courant mais essaye déjà de trouver une solution de repli

Posted by: lilou 28/05/2012 - 19:28:49

ok merci

Posted by: KNE 06/06/2012 - 12:05:22

Is it possible to join the contest now?

-KNEjk

Posted by: S3B 06/06/2012 - 16:33:24

Sorry, but is very too late
Contest will be finished in 14 days

Posted by: Chapo 06/06/2012 - 17:31:58

Not sure you will have time to make a good map during this time.

But if judges and mappers agree to accept your late application, I am too.


Mappers and Judges, feel free to give opinion (quickly)

Posted by: KrA40n1 06/06/2012 - 21:14:55

Hmm..., don't think you would manage to make the map in time, but try.

Posted by: KNE 06/06/2012 - 21:16:08

I think I would

Posted by: lilou 06/06/2012 - 21:54:16

for me c is Yes

Posted by: KNE 10/06/2012 - 19:21:24

Am I in or what?

Posted by: Chapo 10/06/2012 - 21:55:26

you can try...if you're sure you will have finished in time

Posted by: Chapo 10/06/2012 - 21:59:12

MP me with email address

Posted by: Grounded 11/06/2012 - 11:31:44

Just noticed that the textures CRATE02B, CRATE07 and CRATE08 clash with textures in the default halflife.wad...

Posted by: KNE 11/06/2012 - 21:38:13

Yeah I had the same problem so I didn't use em'

Posted by: Max (von A) 14/06/2012 - 01:37:26

With deep sorrow I announce that I get off the contest.

At the turn of pc was lost in the rmf which was building the map for the contest.

Map was inspired by the Greek Island of Santorini.

And I do not have much time, do not present it could end in a timely manner.

I apologize 17buddies team, especially Chapo, to S3B and all the organizers, who always lent me their support and wish you successes, this is the first in a series of wonderful competitions, thanks for believing in me, I hope not disappoint.

Some images of what you get to build:





Best Regards

Posted by: Chapo 14/06/2012 - 05:37:49

Bad news but it doesn't really matter.

Contest is just a way for us to meet mappers, mappers that create amazing maps we propose all around the world, and i think we have achieved our goal.

All mappers are welcome on 17b, so don't worry, be happy and have fun!

Posted by: S3B 14/06/2012 - 09:24:24

but &

Posted by: KNE 14/06/2012 - 15:05:04

Great looking map! It's a shame Keep the good work up!

Posted by: m0535 14/06/2012 - 17:45:28

Hey there I just discoverd this contest today and i would really like to participate..
Is there any chance i can still join the competition?
I know there only 6 days left for me but i would love to try my best within that time

If I'm in pls tell me as soon as possible.

Mappername: m0535

Posted by: Chapo 14/06/2012 - 17:54:38

At the point where we are, you can try your luck.

Welcome and have fun

Posted by: m0535 14/06/2012 - 17:57:33

Haha thanks, I'll try my best

Posted by: S3B 14/06/2012 - 18:03:16

Good luck ^^

Posted by: Max (von A) 14/06/2012 - 22:39:25

I want to clarify that I save the RMF. in another external hard drive, but I could not open the RMF because it gives me an error (as if he had "broken") and forces me to close the editable (RMF).

In short, the rmf of Santorini has been broken and if I want continue, I must start from scratch again with a new rmf.

Thanks for understanding me and, as I said before, will come more contests

Posted by: Tatu Eugen 15/06/2012 - 05:22:19

Very nice looking architecture Max (von A) keep that style in your maps, try to make maps with this style, will be better for you

Posted by: deepeyes 15/06/2012 - 13:53:58

I cannot see the images, apparently imageshack hates my IP =/

Posted by: S3B 16/06/2012 - 09:25:38

Day - 4

Posted by: lilou 17/06/2012 - 20:40:28

voilà c'est fini pour moi j'ai rendu mon travail
et bonne chance autres mappeur



This is it is finished for me I made my work
and good luck other Mapper

Posted by: KNE 17/06/2012 - 21:25:27

How do I send the map in when I'm finished?

Posted by: Chapo 17/06/2012 - 21:31:12

Upload your map on 17b like any other map. For example, you can call it xx_17buddies_yyy (xx = de,fy,cs,..) and yyy you map name.

Posted by: KNE 17/06/2012 - 21:44:43

So it have to be 17buddies in the mapname?

Posted by: Chapo 17/06/2012 - 22:02:12

We prefer

Posted by: KNE 17/06/2012 - 22:07:31

Ok

Posted by: KNE 17/06/2012 - 22:27:46

Is it ok to use wadinclude on 17bsolstice.wad?

Posted by: Chapo 18/06/2012 - 07:50:14

Yes, if you use ONLY 17bsolstice and standard textures.

We will check in bsp file for included textures and if a non allowed texture is found (other than mapper's banner) map will be disqualified.

Posted by: KNE 18/06/2012 - 15:17:36

Well nevermind, I'm finishend and I didn't include the wadfile. Hope you like it, and GL to all mappers!

Posted by: m0535 20/06/2012 - 22:53:42

phew finally I'm done

Posted by: SimeriaIonut 21/06/2012 - 11:38:16

Well, where are we able to see the mapper's maps for the solstice contest? I mean all of them.

P.S. Congratulations to all the mappers in this contest.

Posted by: Grounded 21/06/2012 - 11:44:46

http://forum.17buddies.net/index.php?showtopic=13269&pid=1083675&st=0&#entry1083675

Posted by: S3B 21/06/2012 - 16:20:48

Only good maps in this contest - Gj to all mappers for this hard work and the time spend.

Posted by: deepeyes 22/06/2012 - 21:54:48

Congrats for the participant ...

Posted by: m0535 23/06/2012 - 17:35:44

Hey there 17Buddies

for your next contests (I hope there will be a lot ) you might also consider promoting your mapping competition on thewall.de, which is a quite popular German mapping community.
By spreading the news on thewall.de you would probably reach most of the German map developers, which would most likely increase the number of participants and conesquently the number of entries.

I ,for myself, only found out about this contest due to S3B's example map, which i saw on gamebanana.com and therefore I sadly wasn't able to join earlier

Now enough of my advertisment for thewall.de , let the judging begin and might the best entry win (which will be most likely warri's de_kassai xD).

Nevertheless good luck to everyone else, sadly there are just so few entries

I'm looking forward to joining the next contest soon

Posted by: deepeyes 25/06/2012 - 16:43:03

I hope the next competition would be Counter-Strike Source, or maybe Counter-Strike Global Offensive ...

Posted by: Chapo 25/06/2012 - 17:55:39

Results are published here:

http://forum.17buddies.net/index.php?showtopic=13276

de_kassai by warri has win our first contest

Thank you everybody !!!