[Contest] Speed Mapping

[Andrewgosu]

SPEED MAPPING CONTEST​

allyourbasearebelongtous!​

If to ponder about, Thehelper.net hasn't never hosted a speed mapping contest...until this day!

What is this..."speed mapping", you ask. Well, basically, ...uhm, you have to map really fast and produce a excellent piece of art in limited time. Got that?

...

That was really vague, wasn't it?...

Basically, speed mapping is when one creates a fully playable and functional map in a very little time.

How is it going to work?

1) You sign up.
2) You wait for the contest to start.
3) When it's started, I'll send every contestant a PM containing all the information about the theme/genre of the map.
4) After the contest has started, You have exactly 3 days to complete the map and post it as an attachment in this thread.
5) When the deadline date has passed, judges will take their time and grade the submissions.

The contest will start on the 18th of July and end on the 21st of July 2007.

Theme/Genre: Single Player Mini RPG
Size: Up to 96x96
Tileset: User preference
Time to complete map after competition start: 3 days

Prizes:
- First place 19 +repute, from Andrewgosu, Sooda and 2-P
- Second place 15 +repute, from Andregosu and 2-P
- Third place 11 +repute, from 2-P and Sooda


Rules:
- Both GUI and JASS are allowed.
- Custom models are allowed*.
- Custom icons/skins are allowed*.
- vJass is allowed.

- Flaming and spamming in this thread is not tolerated.
- WIP screenshots are very welcomed! (When the contest has begun, of course)


*Maps filesize must remain under 500 KB

Grading:
The grading process consists of three major parts: the triggerwerkz, the terrain-arcane and the wow-factor!.


Triggerwerkz:
Judge: Andrewgosu

Although both GUI and JASS are allowed, JASS users can earn extra points, because GUI will never be better than fluid, pure, efficient JASS.

Does the code have low/high amount of leaks. -> max +5 points
Meaning, does the game lag after a few minutes; do I get lag every time I cast a spell etc.

- are reals preferred to locations. -> +1 extra point. (JASS)

How efficient the code is. -> max +10 points
Meaning, whether lots of if/then/else’s have been replaced with an loop; is there minimal amount of unnecessary coding etc.

- are only native functions used; no fluff functions. -> +2 extra points. (JASS)

How easily configurable the code is. -> max +5 points.
Meaning, do I have to change a few lines or the entire trigger, just to use a different unit for a trigger’s actions etc.

- are constant functions or globals being used for configuration options. -> +1 extra points. (JASS)
- are descriptive variable names used. -> +1 extra point. (JASS)

Maximum amount of points in Triggerwerkz category:
GUIers: 20 points.
JASSers: 25 points.


Terrain-arcane:
Judge: 2-P

Variety - > maximum 6 points.
Meaning, have you used a wide variety of different doodads/destructibles to enhance the terrain.

Scenery -> maxiumum 6 points
Meaning, did you use only plain forest(e.g) for the theme or spiced things up and used rivers, waterfalls, caves; does my hero get stuck in the middle of a narrow doodad corridor or can move freely.

General appeal -> maximum 8 points.
Meaning, did you terrain properly, in-depth and avoided using randomly placed doodads, patches of terrain tiles to save time; does the finished product look nice to the eye.

Maximum amount of points in Terrain-arcane category:
20 points


Wow-factor!
Judges: Andrewgosu, Sooda

- Originality -> maximum +7 points.
Meaning, does it use never-before-seen ideas, custom units/abilities etc.

- Playability -> maximum +7 points.
Meaning, is it fun to play it, or gets boring after the first five minutes; does it have the wow-factor?

- Compatibility -> maximum +6 points.
Meaning, does everything fit together; does it smack you in the face, when playing it, telling "wow, this rocks!". The general impression.


Maximum amount of points in Wow-factor! category:
20 points

Total amount of points:
60 points + 5 extra



Contestants list
Omni
Waaaaagh
PurgeandFire
Cohadar
Estel3
Uareanoob
esb
Überplayer
Halo_king116
Weyrling
Demonwrath
crazynut999
adampalicki
FrozenShal)ow
FKNCrazy
Twyddli
R-T-H
Hjalle
sevensc
elmstfreddie


So, people, start joining!



P.S I know I'm sexy.

 

[Estel3]

Most certainly I am in. My clan (Clan TDG) does a similar thing called the Mapathon every week for 8 weeks in the summer. The last one is this weekend if anyone is interested in getting any practice!

 

[Ninja_sheep]

Hmmmm. May i leave contest if the theme sucks for me? (e.g. i dont like TDs ---> i dont want to make one)

allyourbasearebelongtous!

wtf?

 

[Omni]

I'll join

hope the theme will be something cool..


the 3 days wont be a problem as long as its 94 by 94
today i was mapping for 11 hours and the day isnt over
(I AM NOT ADDICTED TO THE WORLD EDITOR!! NOT!!!!!!!)

Edit:

>e.g. i dont like TDs ---> i dont want to make one
that will be the same for me,

and; allyourbasearebelongtous!
is a cheat

 

[Ninja_sheep]

and; allyourbasearebelongtous!
is a cheat

i know, but why does he post it here?

btw: it's more then a cheat
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_your_base_are_belong_to_us

 

[Waaaaagh]

Meh... Wth. I'm in.

 

[Xeydo]

How can we be sure that people didn't started making the map before the contest has started?

 

[NotTheHelper]

He wont post theme till it starts

 

[martix]

Nice idea... But kinda unfair to GUI users. There should not be extra points for JASS.
It may be that JASS is more fluid and stuff, but this being true doesn't necessarily make it right...
Besides, the last extra point isn't limited to JASS.
I would really love to join, but these days its impossible... way too much work to do.

 

[Waaaaagh]

A possible theme: The Dirty Degenerate Drunken Bastard Brawler Battle of Death!

You know, like a free-for-all kill-em-all off-the-wall tavern-brawl based entirely on alcohol!

 

[PurgeandFire]

P.S I know I'm sexy.

Lol.

Anyways, I'll join!

@Waaaaagh: Cool, I was, suprisingly, thinking of that too when I was on the toilet. Mine might be a little different though!

 

[Halo_king116]

Nice idea... But kinda unfair to GUI users. There should not be extra points for JASS.
It may be that JASS is more fluid and stuff, but this being true doesn't necessarily make it right...

I totally agree with him. I know JASS is better, it's undeniable logic. BUT, it automatically gives those who use GUI a bad start. I mean, a lot of members use GUI, including me (Never been one for coding), and it would suck if half of the contestants get a bonus over us.

Think of it this way... If my map was as good as someone else's, lets say we both got 50 points. BUT, he used JASS, so he got some extra points in there and beat me. Thats just mean

I think that it may be better, but you should try to keep it fair for everyone. In other contests JASS and GUI are rated the same, so everyone has a fair chance, not only those who know JASS.


My two cents, and count me in I guess. I may decline once I hear the theme - I've been kind of busy lately so hopefully it won't be too hard.



Have a good one!

 

[NaPzt3R]

Yaay! Im signing up for this..

 

[Waaaaagh]

Think of it this way... If my map was as good as someone else's, lets say we both got 50 points. BUT, he used JASS, so he got some extra points in there and beat me. Thats just mean.

How is that mean? It's mean that you GUI users ask for help, and then decline it if it involves any sort of JASS. Learn JASS. Also, the JASS over GUI thing includes many things - Versatility. You can't "put that in" to GUI. It's just too hard for others to understand. JASS is clean, efficient, logical. Therefore, +5 points.

 

[Andrewgosu]

Thats just mean

Bohoo. No candy for you!


Anyway, 5 extra points isn't that much. Try to score max points in all categories... The fact one knows JASS doesn't automatically make him gain +5 points, he has to earn them.


I promote using JASS and anyway, the rules have been made.



Updated the contestants list.

 

[Cohadar]

Count me in.

I'd like to say that it is not ok that GUI mappers get less points,
but that is their least problem.

People with JASS knowledge will simply get more points because they
can make better spells.

One important question:

Can we use systems? e.g.
CS_Cashe, or some alternative structs attachment system

 

[Andrewgosu]

The anwser to the last question is yes.

 

[Waaaaagh]

The +5 for JASS is a deciding factor I'd say. If two spells get scored exactly the same, but one is in JASS, and one is in GUI, then kudos to the JASSer, he wins.

 

[Estel3]

Forgot me on the contestants list !

 

[Cohadar]

3) When it's started, I'll send every contestant a PM containing all the information about the theme/genre of the map.

Is this rule for preventing people who didn't sign in in time to enter the contest
or you are planing to send different information to different people?