Gold Contest: RDM Maps

Thanks for that Kouji, I will definitely be adding some of those!
(Where did you get these from and when will that wiki be updated?)

 

The colors are on the wiki now, I updated it a couple of minutes ago :) I'll be updating the GIMP palette too in a while

 

1. can we change the map, update make it better
2. how do i know if it's balanced?

 

1. Yes, submit the change before the deadline.
2. While actually playing it is the best way of knowing and is the final word on the subject, it is pretty easy to spot obvious balance flaws just from the image file. I'm not going to be super anal about balance, I'm not going to say "oh red has a 1.4 second advantage on the initial rush to the important central peak." But obvious things like the default AI Swordfight map favours blue archers bcause there is that big tower thing close to their tent which gives them a big advantage over red as red has no such structure. Balance isn't an arcane notion and is mostly based on simple concepts but it also isn't something that can be fully explained in a short paragraph. Like the other things you will be judged on (aesthetics and creativity) it will be something you will require skill and effort.

Rayne has agreed to host a server with all of the entries after they've all been submitted, so you'll all have a chance to try out your maps and I'll have a chance to give good feedback on balance. Thanks Rayne!

 

atm my map looks like a freaking at at from star wars and.... one team is near its butts end the other is its head. so its sorta unfair to say when maps are not symmetrical so D: unless i made 2 facing each over ? and have ground underneath and shit :D well idk

 

Um so some things?
-it can't be premade
-I can give the code to anyone? (Whoever wins)
-RDM map
-do we have size requirements or limits or is it just make a good RDM
-once done with the map can we just add it to our already made map threads?
-I'm guessing symmetrical is out of the question

Also I won't have Internet till Monday probably :O is there a way I can get a one day exception or something?

 

Symmetrical will be accepted. Otherwise yes.

Sorry I don't like to make exceptions.

Q&A updated.

 

Ok I'll try and get one in somehow :P also thanks for the fast reply :)

 

Can I submit a map and still be-able to make small changes? (no dirt-background supporting an island for instance).

Yeah, I decided to make a map after all, took awhile fiddling around with Photato shop.

 

(:

 

yes you can, as long as it is made prior to the deadline, read my post and contrary's response to it

 

I'm thinking about turning to creativity part to public vote, what do you guys think?

Also, two more days; still plenty of time to enter. But make sure you get those in by the deadline, I may reject entries even a second late.

 

PDT. Ah I'm not going to be that anal about times, but try to have it in on time if at all possible. I'm just trying to be firm about it so things go smoothly.

 

Even though I made an entry already, I think I'm going to make a few more maps and release my maps on a map pack thread . . . :p

 

Oh of course I would put up the maps without the name of the maker, that's why I had entries submitted via pm. Unfortunately I forgot to tell people not to show their entries to other people. Probably wouldn't be a big deal but still an oversight.

 

im gonna try :D Wish me good luck

And good luck others