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FPSC Classic Product Chat / Phoenix Sentry Mini-Game Contest - Winter 2007

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Inspire
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Wow! That is so freaking awesome.

I am really going to go crazy on my game.

That really is awesome. Thank you DarkFact for motivation to actually finish my game. lol

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oh my.... im really going to work really really hard on this game, or games
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Shaders

I did a clean install of v1.0, installed v1.07 and re-installed model packs 1-6. Then made a test level with shaders on and with shaders off. You can see the results.

I've not heard back from Lee yet, but I'd say shaders do work with the original and the current releases. As soon as I get a response from Lee, I'll make my decision on whether or not shaders will be a point category.

Shaders On:


Shaders Off:


~Dave

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the only thing thats different is the door.
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Quote: "i gotta win this, its time to go in full power mode"


lol...nice

Quote: "Wow this is gonna be up their with the nvidia competition, poor old battle arena has no chance...lol thank goodness their isnt a 1 entry limit "


Enter as many times as you like. I hope you're getting inspired!

Quote: "Ahhhhh.... it gets more interesting all the time. Let's hope they have it working fine when the contest is done. "


Even if it wasn't ready for some reason, you'd get a voucher for the prize when it is ready.

Quote: "Wow! That is so freaking awesome.

I am really going to go crazy on my game.
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I can't wait to see the work you guys come up with. I know you guys are the best and have tons of ingenuity to make things happen that people thought were impossible.

Quote: "oh my.... im really going to work really really hard on this game, or games"


Looking forward to seeing your work!

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Quote: "the only thing thats different is the door."


The door is the only thing that has a shader assigned. So it's the only thing you're going to see a difference on. The point is that shaders work.

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on segments yes, but maybe try it on characters and entities.
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The door is an entity. I haven't tried it on characters using v1.07, but I know it worked with v1.05 on Aiko.

Again, after I hear from Lee, I'll post my decision. The category is only 10 points and it's for use of shaders, not creation of shaders. I wouldn't worry about it too much.

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Wow, this is an amazing competition that I'm definitely going to enter. Do you have any ideas of how many entries you might be getting?

Just a quick question:

- Do you want us to/will we get more points if we make this into a fully-fledged miniature game, i.e. with intro sequences, storyline, etc.?

Thanks very much

P.S. Your Phoenix Game Protection looks AWESOME! I'll certainly be using that in my next project.

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Posted: 17th Sep 2007 11:31 Edited at: 17th Sep 2007 18:57
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@Cipher Software: Here's the list of those who have expressed interest in entering:

Possible Contestants:
i want to game
Silent Thunder
xplosys
game lover
vorconan
BIG Viking Games
ASTEK
phil17
Mr Makealotofsmoke
Mickm
Errant AI
flashing snall
djmaster
Inspire
Robert F
RDF (might)
Veron
butyouman
FPSC Scripts
Black Terror
Airslide
wizard of id
Pus In Boots
Thraxas
Duplex/X Games
protoborg
Cipher Software
Johny English

Quote: "- Do you want us to/will we get more points if we make this into a fully-fledged miniature game, i.e. with intro sequences, storyline, etc.?
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Definitely. The winner will be offered an electronic publishing deal, so you may as well work toward a complete product.

And thank you for joining!

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Quote: "I'm very proud to announce that the contest is now sponsored by Phoenix Sentry in partnership with The Game Creators. TGC will be supplying a free, full copy of FPSCX10 to the Grand Prize winner!"


Holy macaroni! I need to win this contest!

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Please, can you add me to contestants list?

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@Johny English: You've been added. Good luck.

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One more thing from me: to submit our game, we make a thread, right? A new thread under which forum? And, do we say "Here is my entry: (forum link goes here)", somewhere on this thread so that you know?

Thanks

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Quote: "One more thing from me: to submit our game, we make a thread, right? A new thread under which forum? And, do we say "Here is my entry: (forum link goes here)", somewhere on this thread so that you know?"


A few weeks before the deadline, I will set up an FTP site for your submissions or accept submissions from your servers.

You may create a game "progress thread" in the Showcase forums to get an extra 20 points. In the title of the tread, but "PGPS Winter Contest Entry". For example:

DarkFaction VI - PGPS Winter Contest Entry

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PGPS Winter Contest Entry - My Groovy Game

And yes, once you do this, a link to the thread in THIS thread would be helpful.

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Thanks. I will make a thread of the contest game on the day after tomorrow.
And can I use programme for FPSC - Game Cover 2?
And can I show the game as a trailer in youtube?

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Quote: "Thanks. I will make a thread of the contest game on the day after tomorrow.
And can I use programme for FPSC - Game Cover 2?
And can I show the game as a trailer in youtube?"


I don't know about Game Cover 2. If it's a pre-loader, then no. Your game must be unpacked, and launched from its natural state...ie, from the fpscgame.exe (ie, yourgamename.exe).

If you have a different use of Game Cover 2, then tell me how you plan to use it.

About youtube, it's your game and you can showcase it however and wherever you like!

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Errant AI is going to kick our arses.


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Quote: "Errant AI is going to kick our arses."


lol...where'd that come from?

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It came from me when I saw Errant on the list... *sigh*


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I know Errant is a feared competitor, but there are some others on the list that I wouldn't want to go up against either.

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@ ASTEK
Well come on there buddy it ain't that bad. There is some hard competition but in the end win or lose you'll will get one thing. EXPERINCE. And besides your game ain't to shabby. Way better than my game so far.

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Yeah... well it's very rough right now and I mean bare-butt rough.
As soon as I get some contacts in and get Steam back up and running with all my updates then I can map out my game level. Also my story has been patched up here and there so it makes more sense.


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Quote: "bare-butt rough."


LOL

Quote: "and get Steam back up and running with all my updates then I can map out my game level"


How does Steam help you do this? Is there a tool or something? Just curious.

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Yeah there is alot of people working super hard on their entries for the uber prizes But at least all valid entrys get a mini prize

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Quote: "But at least all valid entrys get a mini prize"


I'm thinking about giving valid entries a model pack that I made as well...just to sweeten the deal a bit.

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I am fearing what is brewing the in the dark abyss that is Errant's computer...

Wonder what it's gonna' look like.

I'm really diggin' xplosys's entry, though.

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Quote: "I'm really diggin' xplosys's entry, though."


Me, too. That looks like it's going to be fun to make.

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And play.

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Quote: "How does Steam help you do this? Is there a tool or something? Just curious."


No. Just so I can play some pc games of interest to get my inspiration on. THe game I was playing was really helping game.


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Sorry for the double post:

I just thought about this. We're not allowed to use media created before the contest began, but we are allowed to use media from models packs that were released before the competition started? Alot of my media from my level is from our first model pack (which we only released to a few select people at the moment), but I can;t use it because of the contest start date.

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Woah, 8 full pages, amazing...

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Quote: "We're not allowed to use media created before the contest began, but we are allowed to use media from models packs that were released before the competition started?"


Right and although it doesn't sound right at first, it's sound.

You are not allowed to use unique, custom media that only you have access to which was made prior to contest start. All media packs currently for sale that were made before the contest start are available to everyone. Which gives us a level playing field.

EDIT: As I said before there is a loophole here: You can re-create the media and use it. That's the same loophole that was used by some for other contests. As long as you create or re-create it after the start date, then you don't have an unfair advantage.

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What do you mean, re-create?

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Quote: "What do you mean, re-create?
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Do it again. I know you want to participate and win and I want you to have fun. The rules are set forth so that everyone has the same starting point with the same advantages and disadvantages. If I was to allow, say rolfy to enter his game, would that be fair to someone who bought FPSC yesterday and entered the contest today?

I hope you understand, man.

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Quote: "I know Errant is a feared competitor, but there are some others on the list that I wouldn't want to go up against either."


Like ME! (huh, as if!)

Quote: "I'm thinking about giving valid entries a model pack that I made as well...just to sweeten the deal a bit. "


Sounds good, if that's what you want to do. It sure will get more people to enter.

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Haha, I get it. I just had no idea what you mean by "re-create", but now I got it.

Ugh. Working on my game right now. I have to do a ton of texture work tonight.

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Quote: "Ugh. Working on my game right now. I have to do a ton of texture work tonight."


Thanks for understanding and your support. Have fun on those textures!

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Wow, looks like this will have many contestants, cool, more to judge! I love seeing other peoples' work!

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Quote: "Wow, looks like this will have many contestants, cool, more to judge! I love seeing other peoples' work!"
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UPDATE:

The Game Creators are supplying the TGC model packs for the Grand Prize as well as for 2nd and 3rd place.

This means we can spend more on the graphics card!

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Excellent! Good to see TGC backing a popular community competition!

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Amazing this competition is getting better every day.

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Just so everyone knows; since I'm one of the judges, I'll also be reviewing everyone's entry for a possible place in the BOTB.

-Keith



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BOTB? What's that?

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Best of the Best. It's a collection/listing of the best FPSC games. There's a sticky for it at the top of the Showcase board.


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The only thing I miss in my showcase forum to be a BOTB is a valid download but I dont want anyone copying my ideas.
I got a betatest on my forum but only for those whos not is joining this contest

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If the winners game makes it on the BOTB you can't put the link up there because it might get published and then, in turn, sold. But sounds good though if your just mentioning them.


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@ crispex:

BOTB = Bring On The Beer.

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lol

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