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Judging for the fifth mapping competition is now finished
1. The Climb by Tewan -- 48.833/63
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- The Perilous Pitfall by hennyburgr -- 45.750/63 *
3. Doble* by Permatemp -- 45.583/63 *
4. Apoapsis* by MisterLambda -- 44.083/63 *
5. Kwyjibo* by Engine Hunk Overflow -- 42.700/63 *
6. T A L L* by Ossy Flawol -- 40.750/63 *
7. Two Places at Once* by Wii2 -- 33.167/63 *
8. Escalation by FishSniper86 -- 28.750/63
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- Hamjumper by Camben -- 24.750/63 *
10. Laser with two levels* by BezaoBuilder -- 23.167/63 *
*(DISQUALIFIED) Towering by LabPlay -- 26.917/63 *
Congratulations to Tewan, hennyburgr and Permatemp for scoring top 3! Contact Michelle Sleeper on Steam or Discorc to receive your prizes. It was certainly a close competition to say the least, with the scores so close. I'm really happy with the turnout we saw with this competition, and hope to see a similar turnout for the next competition. Thanks to everyone who participated in the competition, and thanks for being patient!.
Towering Competition Deadline is over
The deadline for the towering competition ended yesterday December 30 at 23:59pm UTC bringing to a close the submission period for entries eligible to win prizes, 11 participants managed to submit their entries in time, so congratulations to those that managed to get there, however if you missed the deadline do not worry, you still can submit your entry to be included as a bonus map.
If you want to give it a look on the current submissions, here is a list of all entries so far.
Doble by Permatemp
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1933260825
The Perilous Pitfall by hennyburgr
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1945005694
T A L L by Ossy Flawol
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1947361649
Two places at once by Wii2
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1932638518
Laser with two levels by BezaoBuilder
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1942632968
The Climb by Tewan
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1950828083
Escalation by FishSniper86
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1953467948
Apoapsis by MisterLambda
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b_3-MqtoMV9h6xJIBJQyMnK1GNY_XBfu/view?usp=sharing
Towering by LabPlay
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1G_-i1Ss7jTTYfhE2dMfKn5t3jf_RJdEL
Kwyjibo by HankyMueller
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1953549955
Hamjumper by Camben
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/413994485719105537/656674996181270548/comp_hamjumper.bsp
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We are also looking for members who are interested in Source 2 / Hammer 2 for the release of Half-Life: Alyx when the time comes. That is obviously more focused on future stuff, but we're trying to lay the groundwork for some great things going forward.
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TWP Mapping Competition, Winter 2019 - Win up to $50!
Text Version & Extra Info
||"TOWERING"
The theme for this competition is "towering".
You may interpret this however you'd like, whether it be visuals-
focused, puzzle-focused, or some combination thereof. It doesn't
even have to be set in Aperture if you want! However, your map
should plainly communicate some aspect of the theme.
Rules/FAQ**
Can others help in making the map/puzzle?**
No. The map should be made by you and you alone. That said, others can help by making other assets like models, sounds, textures, etc.
Can my map be co-op?
Yep! Just keep in mind that it may require more work.
Can my map use custom assets?
Sure! Assets should be packed into the BSP. If you exceed the 100MB Workshop limit or need to include unpackable files like soundscripts/particle systems, include custom assets in a .zip file in the description.
Does the map have to be original/new?
Yes. The map should be made specifically for the competition. You may use instances or prefabs from other maps, but it should otherwise be original.
Can I use PTI/puzzlemaker?
For this competition, yes! Keep in mind that if you choose to use puzzlemaker, it may be judged more critically in the "visuals" section, and your originality score will have to come purely from your puzzle!
If you have any questions regarding the theme/rules, ask!
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 scorers:
- 1st place, $50 Steam gift card
- 2nd place, $25 Steam gift card
- 3rd place, $10 Steam gift card
SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE DECEMBER 30, 2019 - Good luck!||
Submit your map here. If you'd like to ask questions or talk about the competition with others, join the TWP Discord!
Good luck and have fun! 