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Here it is, the BIG FPSC competition #2! Get cracking and any questions then please ask (as I'm sure there'll be some. )


THEME
This years theme is Nuclear Fallout, it probably hasn't escaped your notice that I've been talking a lot about FallOut3 (check it out on YouTube to see why!) and also doing some tests on how well FPSC can handle something like that so I thought why not build a game around the same theme? Well, here's your chance to create your FPSC version of FallOut3.

You can do an outside or inside or both! Which ever takes your fancy. I've been testing a few levels myself and you can view the results in this thread: http://forum.thegamecreators.com/?m=forum_view&t=158549&b=25 and is also mentioned in this months newsletter. There are no restrictions so you can do whatever you want and how many levels you want as long as it's nuclear themed.

There are plenty of old planks, rusty cars, junk, rock and abandoned buildings around to have a go with and attached is a rar file with some screen shots just to give you inspiration.

Good Luck.




1st Place
* Bonanza Pack + Character pack + Any 3 model packs + 2000 store points (as one prize) by TGC.
* Printed & Bound copy of the Community Guide.
* Atmosphereic Sounds pack by Nickydude.
* Hell Demon Voice pack by Nickydude.
* A copy of either Project Blue UM by Plystire or Horror Mod by knxrb.
* SignsV by tschwarz.
* FPSC Toolbox by Bullshock.
* Everything I (Nickydude) have in store.
* Holez by Xplosys.
* Copy of my Model Pack 26 (Graveyard pack) by Ross tra damus.
* Metro Theater Pack by Bond1.
* One or more (depends) never released entities which they will be the only to use by CyborgART.
* WWII Pack by Keith C.
* Animated Hud by Rolfy.
* Smart Packer by mrniceguy.


2nd Place
* Atmosphereic Sounds pack by Nickydude.
* Hell Demon Voice pack by Nickydude.
* A segment pack and a custom game application (Game-Launcher or Game-Downloader) by Doomster.
* Holez by Xplosys.
* A copy of either Project Blue UM by Plystire or Horror Mod by knxrb (whichever is left).
* $20 Store Voucher by KeithC
* Pick of 2 tools from the FPSC Toolbox by Bullshock.
* Pick of 6 audio files from my (Nickydude) store account.
* Character Pack by TGC
* Cyborg ART's Urban pack",


3rd Place
* Tommy Gun with hands by General Jackson.
* Holez by Xplosys.
* BlackBird Model Pack by RedEye & mgarand.
* Pick of 1 tool from the FPSC Toolbox by Bullshock.
* Pick of 3 audio files from my (Nickydude) store account.
* Models of his entry (Ultimate Contest) from 1507 from RedEye


JUDGING
Judges will be looking for the best take on a nuclear fallout level and also how well it plays as a game.

Overall Look
Does your game look like it's set after a nuclear war? Or is it some segments bolted together with a few buildings? The better the look, the more the points.
Game Play
Is there actual game play or are you just wandering around?
'Outside the box'
Does your game have something unusual? Is there something there no one has thought of? what gives it that 'play again' factor?
Frame-rate optimization
how well does your game run? Are you using tips and tricks to get a decent frame rate or is everything running slower than a snail with cramp?

RULES

|- This competition will end Feb 1st 2010.

|- ANY version of FPS Creator can be used that can run on XP, Vista & Windows 7, including modded. This does, unfortunately exclude X10 as the games won't run on XP.

|- Minimum number of entrants for the comp to go forward must be 5.

|- You may use custom media; to include entities, segments, sounds, music, and scripts, etc. Just remember that all the levels will be made public once the competition has been judged, and a decision has been made public.

|- There will be NO stealing, pirating, or unauthorized borrowing of media/music/or scripts to be used in your level. If this is discovered, you will be automatically disqualified and possibly banned from the forums. If you're not sure if its OK to use someone else's material; then the best thing to do, is not use it. If you do use someone else's material, then you must have WRITTEN permission to do so (unless the permission is given in the license agreement; i.e., free for 'commercial or non-commercial'). Forging written permission will also result in punative action.

|- Your level must be in an installer or a 'built' game (either zipped or rar'ed); no .FPM files will be accepted. The file size limit is 200 MB;

| - There must be a direct link to your entry. Links through a website or where you have to register to download won't be accepted.

|- Remember that the forum rules still apply; in that there will be no nudity, or swearing allowed. Either of those items present in your level could be grounds for disqualification (an attempt to contact the designer may be made, but is not required).

|- The judges will NOT enter into any 'heated discussions' as to why you though yours was better than other entries.

A big thanks go to all those who've sponsored this competition and a special thanks goes to BiggAdd for the amazing banner.


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Cool beans, I am going to enter.

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Sounds great! The rules so far as very reasonable, so I'll try to find some time to put into this.


The one and only,

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I'm entering!
But could you please move tommygun to 2nd place? Thanks.

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My double barrel shotgun is still on the prize list,please take it off.Ill be probably entering.

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You can still enter even if you're offering prizes. Do you still want me to remove it?

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Yes please remove it.And I will enter.

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Count me in to. (when ever the contest starts)

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wow, sweet prizes..im definitley joining this
cant wait to test my FPSC skills

[Edit] too bad there isnt any prizes for people who dont come 1st, 2nd and 3rd

~Afrokid

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Are teams allowed to enter, or would it just go under one name? If so, I think I might enter. This prizes list intrigues me.

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Maybe I will enter...

@Nickydude
You may add another copy of my Urban pack for 1st place too.

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Maybe I will enter , but with mods ... I think i'm not

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Nice,a chance to get Project Blue!
Can't wait to see what the theme is.

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-==[Competition now on!!]==-

See first post for details and good luck!

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i have been wondering..is there a max level count?
or can it be as many as we wish that will fit into 200mb?

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At least I can go with a scifi theme for this one! Count me in as an "on-call" contestant.

Hopefully I won't be too distracted to whip something up for it!


The one and only,

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The theme is just what I was hopping for.
Count me in!

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Oh hell yea I rock at stuff like abandoned cities ect.

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I might enter. Ima start mapping on the weekend. Wish me luck!

thanks

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why does the newsletter say when this thread says
i found it confusing, which one is the right date?

~Afrokid

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You can do as many as you like as long as it's under 200mb.


There is an error about the closing date in the newsletter, it's February 2010, not Dec 31st. This is to give you enough time to create a game instead of just a quick level.

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I would like to enter myself. I was waiting for a contest i could enter!

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Im entering if you can enter when your [removed] ...... id like to know before i start working my tail off ty

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sweeeet!

looking forward to starting tomorrow

~Afrokid

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I can't see why there should be an age restriction.

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Now we just wait for CP and Teamhalo's packs. Hope to god they're released soon.

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hehe, im glad i can model my own work..

harah for the advantage and headstart

i already have 1/2 of my story written up

~Afrokid

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If any media from the web is free for commercial use (like CGtextures or wikimedia commons) I hope I dont have to identify it piece by piece, but that it is enough to simply write down in the readme/license that all media is free for commercial use.

Apart from that, I will enter the comp and I am looking forward to start working on my game

PS: Funny enough, I got Fallout 3 GOTYE last week and simply cant stop playing

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Ive played too much Borderlands so expect something with simmilar look except not cartoony.

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Vehicles????

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Here's another screen for inspiration.

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Woot! You could not have picked a more perfect theme for my creative mind

I'm doing a clean install of FPSC so everything is nice and tidy for this project. It will probably be the last major project I do in FPSC - not that I've finished most of them

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I'll try and participate, but I want to ask, cause I cannot be bothered reading.
But does the level actually have to be playable as well as having a goal?

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Yup.

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Foobar, there goes my plan to make a level that runs @ 1FPS in a week(Custom content, hurr).
Next question, can I fake my entry so that it's made in a more next-gen engine and that you believe it was made in FPSCreator? :3

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Just to make clear for this competition. Your entry has to be a game, just just a good looking level design.

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I guess I pretty much need to do this or I will feel empty inside. After all I am a BIG Fallout 3 fan. I will have a Idea cooking up for this.

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been there yesterday

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Darn you Nickydude, You forced me to come back to FPSC
I love Fallout 3 too much and now I have to do an entry for this contest, ah well, It should be fun. Post apocalyptic is very fun to work with Not to mention the perfect timing with the free Model pack 36 coming out Expect an entry from me

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in. I will try to have it look great