Mapping Contest Judgement

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wstrika
200 Posts
Posted Dec 19, 2010
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I've completed all the maps, I have two more reviews to write. Not sure about the other judges.
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JackSafari
85 Posts
Posted Dec 20, 2010
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Don't know how the results will be determined and announced, but it would be cool\interesting if each judge's final choice is part of the announcement.

For example, if it were a split vote, with a major favoring one entry, then it would interesting to hear the comments\reviews of all the judges rather than just announcing the winner by a majority decision. Somewhat similar to how court decisions are made where not all judges agree, but the majority makes the final decision; the judges opinions are made public so their review process and priorities are better understood. Each judge is likely to rank the primary design elements differently, one judge might state "I consider entry 'A' to be the best because I thought the map effectively used many different {...} that gave the map a lot of variety" and another judge could see things differently and state "I consider entry 'B' the best map because I thought it had a unique visual design, story, and original music...". These are simplistic examples to illustrate my point, not intended represent any specific type of review other than the differences between opinions of individuals are equality qualified.

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hanging_rope
435 Posts
Posted Dec 20, 2010
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I assume they will be posting reviews of the maps, as was alluded to by wstrika's previous post.
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JackSafari
85 Posts
Posted Dec 20, 2010
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There is a lot of room for speculation and reading between the lines, thus I made my suggestion\comment specific and constructive.
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Motanum
248 Posts
Posted Dec 22, 2010
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It would be nice to get the results during the steam holiday sale, just saying, I mean, you could do some savings :p
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MrTwoVideoCards
584 Posts
Posted Dec 23, 2010
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Alright I just went through all the maps. I got a lot busier than I thought I would, or would of liked too. Overall though from playing all the maps, all I can say is: Why you do this to me.
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Whysopro?
154 Posts
Posted Dec 23, 2010
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MrTwoVideoCards wrote:
Alright I just went through all the maps. I got a lot busier than I thought I would, or would of liked too. Overall though from playing all the maps, all I can say is: Why you do this to me.

Explain. What do you mean? o_o
BTW I would love to check out your map pack but the links are broken.

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NunamedDragon
39 Posts
Posted Dec 24, 2010
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God this judgement is taking so long i want to know who wins (even though my map is not up there). I have a feeling motanum will come second.
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Motanum
248 Posts
Posted Dec 24, 2010
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Yeah, I wanna know too! I want games! And portal Tshirt! I am running low on clothes Do you guys deliver to Mexico? :p

Anyways, sure say it soon to use the steam holiday sales to our (and msleeper's) advantage, I think gonna get a HL pack or Oblivion,,, So many good games out there!

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Whysopro?
154 Posts
Posted Dec 24, 2010
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Get Obvlivion! Get Obvlivion! Get Obvlivion! Soooo many mods for that game that make it WAY better then the console version.

Just sayin'. I bought that game 3 years ago and I still play it.

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Motanum
248 Posts
Posted Dec 24, 2010
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Yeah, I've never played it, other than on my friend's pc. Also, I do want to play HL2 Ep2 with developer commentary :p

Come on judges, gotta know soon!

Also

MrTwoVideoCards wrote:
Alright I just went through all the maps. I got a lot busier than I thought I would, or would of liked too. Overall though from playing all the maps, all I can say is: Why you do this to me.

What does that even mean? Seriously, what?

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WinstonSmith
940 Posts
Posted Dec 24, 2010
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Wow, you all are fairly impatient, aren't you? I mean, yeah, it's been a week or two, but...really. It's not like the prizes are going out of stock, msleeper already has them.

And man, if you guys get worked up over this I don't want to be around you come March 2011.

Motanum wrote:
What does that even mean? Seriously, what?

It means one of two things. Either he's having a really hard time choosing between maps because they're all unbelievably fantastic, or he's in near-physical pain because he considers them all horrible maps.

Both possibilities seem rather unlikely to me. But then again, I haven't had a chance to play any of the maps yet.

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Motanum
248 Posts
Posted Dec 24, 2010
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Of course I am inpatient, I am well, wondering :p Is two months of work, and all just wondering in a tiny edge :p

Well, yeah, I am confused, hopefully it will be the first option that they are all fantasitc :p

And well, holiday sales, do end, so if I a game is like 10 dls and then goes to 15 afterwards and well, the third place would not be able to get it :p Hopefully it will all work out :p

Yeah, I know msleeper has the t shirts already, but still :p I had a bad expirience with contest results, in which we had a contest and results were not there even after like 3 months or so :p

Well, happy holidays to everyone, I need to finish getting dressed

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Motanum
248 Posts
Posted Jan 04, 2011
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Hey guises, today is my brithday! You know what would be a ncie present from TWP.com? An update on the contest's results!

Pleases please?

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SL89
35 Posts
Posted Jan 05, 2011
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Whysopro? wrote:
Get Obvlivion! Get Obvlivion! Get Obvlivion! Soooo many mods for that game that make it WAY better then the console version.

Just sayin'. I bought that game 3 years ago and I still play it.

My friend got oblibion for and plays it 24/7!
PS3 though...
oh and i play it!

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Whysopro?
154 Posts
Posted Jan 05, 2011
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Ya man but it's waayy different if you get it on the PC. To name the best mods, there is a level uncapper, about 75 new spells in Midas Magic, various UI mods, texture enhancement mods, one mod that puts over 100 new monsters and weapons into the game, and some of the world of Morrowind converted for use in Oblivion!!

Check it out: http://morroblivion.com/

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hanging_rope
435 Posts
Posted Jan 05, 2011
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I think you are fogetting http://www.moddb.com/mods/nehrim-at-fates-edge
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Whysopro?
154 Posts
Posted Jan 05, 2011
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Ahh yes I did forget that. Thanks for tossing it in.
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JackSafari
85 Posts
Posted Jan 25, 2011
Replied 19 days later
Suggestion: Put a stake in the ground by setting a target date for making an announcement. If you miss the date, set another one. Setting realistic goals that are made public does influence progress. Thx!
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Motanum
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Posted Jan 25, 2011
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JackSafari wrote:
Suggestion: Put a stake in the ground by setting a target date for making an announcement. If you miss the date, set another one. Setting realistic goals that are made public does influence progress. Thx!

I agree, it has been a little while now. Not to be annoying or anything, but you did say you would say something about the contest on Saturday or Friday =(