Sorry your browser is not supported!

You are using an outdated browser that does not support modern web technologies, in order to use this site please update to a new browser.

Browsers supported include Chrome, FireFox, Safari, Opera, Internet Explorer 10+ or Microsoft Edge.

FPSC Classic Product Chat / October Level Design Competition: Official Rules

Author
Message
flashing snall
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 8th Oct 2005
Location: Boston
Posted: 9th Nov 2006 23:57
Link
I dont know, im wondering if 5 mins is short. Just because its short doesnt mean its good or bad, i just wanted to know if there was some requirerment.


"these shoes are 300 hundred dollars"-Shoes by Kelly http://smallgroup.be/
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
KeithC
Senior Moderator
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 27th Oct 2005
Location: Michigan
Posted: 10th Nov 2006 05:35
Link
No time requirement; but if it's long, make it meaningful.


Back to top
Profile PM Email
filya
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 23rd Aug 2006
Location: USA
Posted: 10th Nov 2006 06:43
Link
I get a hint there...'make it short (and dont bore the judges)'

-- n00b at playing games...and now at making em too :p --
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
Avenging Eagle
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 2nd Oct 2005
Location: UK
Posted: 10th Nov 2006 08:50
Link
I got my dad to test my level. He's not only a novice to FPSC but to computer games as well. It took him 10 minutes to get to the second half of the level and then drop through the floor because of collision problems.

If i play my level as faster as i can, i can complete it in about 5 minutes.

AE

Back to top
Profile PM Email
flashing snall
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 8th Oct 2005
Location: Boston
Posted: 10th Nov 2006 20:53
Link
same here, especially if you pay no heed to the story line

rg, one of my beta testers got grounded, no more comp for him.. rg.


"these shoes are 300 hundred dollars"-Shoes by Kelly http://smallgroup.be/
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
SpyDaniel
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 4th Feb 2006
Location: United Kingdom
Posted: 10th Nov 2006 23:24
Link
I may drop out if I cant fix my connection problems on my new pc. Its really annoying me now.

Back to top
Profile PM
flashing snall
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 8th Oct 2005
Location: Boston
Posted: 10th Nov 2006 23:59
Link
aw, that stinks.


"these shoes are 300 hundred dollars"-Shoes by Kelly http://smallgroup.be/
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
Nue B
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 20th Nov 2005
Location: Indy
Posted: 11th Nov 2006 03:19 Edited at: 11th Nov 2006 03:20
Link
This is my first time trying to enter the contest. I registered on the ozarkgames website, but cant navigate it. I can't find anything regarding this months competition. How do I upload my files? Who do I talk to? Please help!!!

Nue B. or not Nue B. That is the question.
Back to top
Profile PM Email
KeithC
Senior Moderator
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 27th Oct 2005
Location: Michigan
Posted: 11th Nov 2006 04:32
Link
To get instructions on uploading your level, PM "Just One Old Man" on the OG forums. I'm not sure what problems you're having, as far as navigating the site?

-Keith


Back to top
Profile PM Email
Nue B
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 20th Nov 2005
Location: Indy
Posted: 11th Nov 2006 18:22
Link
It's just because I'm new to the site, I'll get use to it with time. I'll try to PM the old man person. thanks.

Also KeithC, I wanted to know if my level would qualify for the contest before I waste everyone’s time...

It's a real-time, puzzle-based game; Inspired by the movie SAW. It's my latest WIP, but the first level is complete. There's not a lot of shooting but I added some cool entity's, my own voice acting, and my own unique scripting.

I'll check back later for a response before I upload it.
Thanks again!

Nue B. or not Nue B. That is the question.
Back to top
Profile PM Email
KeithC
Senior Moderator
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 27th Oct 2005
Location: Michigan
Posted: 11th Nov 2006 20:41
Link
Sounds like it would fit into the criteria fine. Just read through the posted guidelines in the first post, and if you have any specific questions; cite the specific rule and ask.

-Keith


Back to top
Profile PM Email
SpyDaniel
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 4th Feb 2006
Location: United Kingdom
Posted: 11th Nov 2006 22:03
Link
Keith, do you think ill have enough time to complete my level, which I still have to start?

I know ive made a level in 2 days before, for this contest, but I want this one to be good.

(pointless question, but I just want to ask it )

Back to top
Profile PM
KeithC
Senior Moderator
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 27th Oct 2005
Location: Michigan
Posted: 11th Nov 2006 22:05
Link
You've got till the 20th; but the way you push out levels, I'm sure you'll make it in time.


Back to top
Profile PM Email
Silent Thunder
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 6th Feb 2006
Location: The Ship
Posted: 11th Nov 2006 22:29
Link
Quote: "SAW "


that movie freaked me out, if thats your game then i won't play it.

just kidding.


Upcomming Media Pack Survey
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
filya
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 23rd Aug 2006
Location: USA
Posted: 11th Nov 2006 23:20
Link
Quote: "Keith, do you think ill have enough time to complete my level, which I still have to start?"


believe me if you can, but I still havent started mine yet

still working on my custom models. Why oh why cant a person learn from his previous mistakes???

-- n00b at playing games...and now at making em too :p --
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
Avenging Eagle
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 2nd Oct 2005
Location: UK
Posted: 12th Nov 2006 10:04
Link
Quote: "I wanted to know if my level would qualify for the contest before I waste everyone’s time...Inspired by the movie SAW."


It should do, mine was based on James Bond. Incidentally, i will be releasing a special 007 edition of my level on the 21st November (can't be entered into the competition because of copyright isssues).

AE

Back to top
Profile PM Email
Nue B
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 20th Nov 2005
Location: Indy
Posted: 12th Nov 2006 16:17 Edited at: 12th Nov 2006 16:18
Link
Well, my game was only inspired by the movie. I'm not trying to play out the actually movie. It's just a puzzle game where you have to stay alive and some things you do can cause you to die or trigger your own demise. It's gonna be called "PUZZLED!"

Nue B. or not Nue B. That is the question.
Back to top
Profile PM Email
KeithC
Senior Moderator
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 27th Oct 2005
Location: Michigan
Posted: 12th Nov 2006 16:32
Link
@All entrants.

Don't forget to make sure your levels follow the basic criteria set forward:

- Your level must have a story associated with it; the story can be presented in any manner you see fit (through cutscenes, pop-up dialogue boxes, etc.).

- The physical "look" of your level can be whatever you wish (i.e., WWII segments, Fantasy segments, Sci-Fi segments, etc.).

- Weapons/Gunfights are not mandatory.

- The more involving (and well integrated) the story is, the better your chances are.

- Your level should include at least 2 items that you must collect, in order to complete the mission.

- Your level's objective may be one of the following: Rescue mission, Sabotage mission, Treasure Hunt, or Recovery Operation (get an item, and make it back out). You MUST have a level objective. If you aren't sure if your objective is OK; ask here for approval (or PM me, if you want to keep it quiet).

-Keith


Back to top
Profile PM Email
Benjamin A
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 31st Oct 2005
Location: The Netherlands
Posted: 12th Nov 2006 22:32
Link
Seems like some of you are still working on last months theme

http://www.gamefun4u.nl/index.html
GameFun4U, the ultimate funtainment. Cool Games and Resources for your own games.
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
Conjured Entertainment
AGK Developer
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 12th Sep 2005
Location: Nirvana
Posted: 12th Nov 2006 23:06
Link
I may have to drop out because of time restraints (school).
I started work on this project, but I've only had 3 days of free time.
My game level is no where near completion.

Only one week left to enter.

How many entries so far Keith?


Don't forget to visit Conjured Entertainment
Back to top
Profile PM Website
Nue B
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 20th Nov 2005
Location: Indy
Posted: 12th Nov 2006 23:39
Link
Okay, I have my level uploaded... Now what do I do?

Nue B. or not Nue B. That is the question.
Back to top
Profile PM Email
Silent Thunder
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 6th Feb 2006
Location: The Ship
Posted: 13th Nov 2006 03:48 Edited at: 13th Nov 2006 03:49
Link
Quote: "Okay, I have my level uploaded... Now what do I do?"

wait.

Dang it!
The deadline is next week, I will never get this thing done, I'm not even done with the level and haven't even started on my cutscenes.


Upcomming Media Pack Survey
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
filya
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 23rd Aug 2006
Location: USA
Posted: 13th Nov 2006 04:30
Link
I have yet to do :
1. all the scripting
2. all the map making (havent even started!)
3. custom menus, cutscenes, etc

But I am done with :
all my modelling (everything in this level...every single thing should be custom )

-- n00b at playing games...and now at making em too :p --
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
KeithC
Senior Moderator
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 27th Oct 2005
Location: Michigan
Posted: 13th Nov 2006 05:22
Link
@Everyone: There is still time to finish your levels, and still make it quality (just ask Higgins).

@NueB: Now you just sit back, and wait for judgment day.

@CE: There are currently 5 levels uploaded.

-Keith


Back to top
Profile PM Email
filya
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 23rd Aug 2006
Location: USA
Posted: 13th Nov 2006 05:48
Link
wow! 5 already??

hmm..so I guess no easy prizes (5 winners out of 5 contestants)

-- n00b at playing games...and now at making em too :p --
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
SpyDaniel
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 4th Feb 2006
Location: United Kingdom
Posted: 13th Nov 2006 15:51
Link
Quote: "Seems like some of you are still working on last months theme"


Thats what Iam thinking too

Back to top
Profile PM
flashing snall
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 8th Oct 2005
Location: Boston
Posted: 14th Nov 2006 02:06
Link
Im about to submit mine!


"these shoes are 300 hundred dollars"-Shoes by Kelly http://smallgroup.be/
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
Silent Thunder
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 6th Feb 2006
Location: The Ship
Posted: 14th Nov 2006 03:04
Link
gah, running out of time, must finish!


Upcomming Media Pack Survey
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
SpyDaniel
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 4th Feb 2006
Location: United Kingdom
Posted: 14th Nov 2006 03:20
Link
there is a week left to submit, so there is plenty of time... for me anyway

Back to top
Profile PM
Silent Thunder
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 6th Feb 2006
Location: The Ship
Posted: 14th Nov 2006 07:22
Link
Quote: "so there is plenty of time... for me anyway"


yea, for you, man i hate my boss......


Upcomming Media Pack Survey
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
Prince
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 23rd Aug 2006
Location:
Posted: 14th Nov 2006 16:39
Link
Hello Everyone,
Sorry havent been able to get online much lately. got busy with a new job. I wont be able to participate in this month's competition.

Good luck to everyone!!
I'll surely look forward to the results Its an interesting theme

Prince
Back to top
Profile PM
BULLSHOCK 2
Retired Moderator
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 14th Jun 2005
Location: Shocking Bulls
Posted: 14th Nov 2006 21:07
Link
This competition looked really fun, and i put a lot of work into my level, but i regret to inform everyone that im not going to be entering...


its a long story, but i hired a guy to make textures for me, and the last one he sent me i reckegnized from a pack i had bought a while back, so no im not sure which ones he made and which he didnt...

so i guess it would be against the rules to enter if any of those textures are ripped, so i guess im not going to enter.

i may release my level a little later though for everyone to check out...


http://www.seqoiagames.com/seqoiacorp/
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
filya
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 23rd Aug 2006
Location: USA
Posted: 14th Nov 2006 21:15
Link
Sorry to hear about that Bullshock.

If the textures are not too many in number, you may have time to do them yourself (unless its too complicated, like characters). But I think you should enter the competition nonetheless.

I am far from even starting my map or scripts yet (yes, I have been busy with other things and have only ended up making some custom models!), and I may have to make my level (design, scripting, HUDs, custom menu etc) over the weekend.

And I am not giving up. Worse case, you dont win.
But if you dont enter...the best case is you dont win!

-- n00b at playing games...and now at making em too :p --
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
flashing snall
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 8th Oct 2005
Location: Boston
Posted: 14th Nov 2006 21:25
Link
aw that stinks.


"these shoes are 300 hundred dollars"-Shoes by Kelly http://smallgroup.be/
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
KeithC
Senior Moderator
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 27th Oct 2005
Location: Michigan
Posted: 14th Nov 2006 21:28
Link
You should really try to substitute those textures, and enter anyways. I'm not sure how much work it would be for you; but it would seem like a waste to not submit it. Don't forget, there are other criteria besides graphics that will give you points (such as GamePlay).

-Keith


Back to top
Profile PM Email
BULLSHOCK 2
Retired Moderator
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 14th Jun 2005
Location: Shocking Bulls
Posted: 14th Nov 2006 21:44
Link
the textures add so much to the level though, theire all extremely detailed scifi textures...

theres only 3 im not sure about, the rest he sent me PSD files for, so i know he made them, but theres 3 that im not sure about. plus i cant get a hold of him all of a sudden...

i would have to remake segments, and re-lay them everywhere, its a lot of work...plus i havent laid the entitys yet...

i dont know...im going to open it up again and look at it, see if i can redo it with stock scifi segments, but that means im going to have to kill it with lighting to make it look good...


http://www.seqoiagames.com/seqoiacorp/
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
flashing snall
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 8th Oct 2005
Location: Boston
Posted: 17th Nov 2006 22:13 Edited at: 17th Nov 2006 22:17
Link
that pirate. have you ever met him before? or is he a internet scum?


"these shoes are 300 hundred dollars"-Shoes by Kelly http://smallgroup.be/
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
Silent Thunder
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 6th Feb 2006
Location: The Ship
Posted: 18th Nov 2006 05:38
Link
sigh, oh well, I've just about finished my level, but the "object does not exist at line blahblahblah" bug has struck again.

is there a limit on dynamic entities or something? Because i have a little over 200.


Upcomming Media Pack Survey
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
KeithC
Senior Moderator
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 27th Oct 2005
Location: Michigan
Posted: 18th Nov 2006 05:42
Link
I have no idea. In the botched November Maze Level, I had zero characters, and only 4 dynamic entities (apart from several keys). Supposedly version 1.4 has fixed that now, but people are starting to have more problems again. I'm not sure if that level will ever see the light of day.


Back to top
Profile PM Email
Silent Thunder
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 6th Feb 2006
Location: The Ship
Posted: 18th Nov 2006 05:45 Edited at: 18th Nov 2006 07:00
Link
well, i guess the only thing left is to try v1.04

edit: WOOHOO!!!

wow, 1.04 is awesome, now it fixed that bug and i have 31 fps constant except for one or two parts.


edit (again): I had a question, will be be graded down for errors that are obviously fpsc's fault, such as the guns not showing up in v1.04? (see the v1.04 patch thread to get what im talking about).


Upcomming Media Pack Survey
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
flashing snall
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 8th Oct 2005
Location: Boston
Posted: 18th Nov 2006 23:38
Link
i dont think you should, but im not the judge. muwhaha, even though i said i had uploaded before, im still working franticlly to get the installer and stuff wroked out


"these shoes are 300 hundred dollars"-Shoes by Kelly http://smallgroup.be/
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
filya
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 23rd Aug 2006
Location: USA
Posted: 19th Nov 2006 01:56
Link
I know this sounds stupid...but I may have given up all hopes of entering this time

I tried to go for something out of the ordinary, but it backfired big time
I tried a complete outdoor theme. I spent over a month making all segments and entities myself (real low poly). But now that I finally started making the map using those...gives me a max frame-rate of 20 It usually varies between 14 and 20 on the whole map.

And to top it, I still havent added a single dynamic object or a single script. When I do that, I am sure its going to be a slide-show presentation rather than a game!!

Ofcourse, I am not giving up yet ( I still have 2 days to figure out something), but my chances of even finishing the level look slim.

Wish me luck people! Need lots of it

-filya

-- game dev is fun...but taking up too much time --
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
BULLSHOCK 2
Retired Moderator
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 14th Jun 2005
Location: Shocking Bulls
Posted: 19th Nov 2006 20:15
Link
@flashing snall

i met him online


http://www.seqoiagames.com/seqoiacorp/
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
flashing snall
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 8th Oct 2005
Location: Boston
Posted: 19th Nov 2006 21:50
Link
ah. does any one know how to upload the game file? i PMed JOOM, but so far, his response didnt help me... well, acually, does anyone know how to use fpt client?


"these shoes are 300 hundred dollars"-Shoes by Kelly http://smallgroup.be/
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
filya
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 23rd Aug 2006
Location: USA
Posted: 19th Nov 2006 22:03
Link
just copy the ftp address JOOM gave you.

Open any folder on your PC. In the address bar, paste the ftp address.
When prompted for username and password, use the ones JOOM gave you.

Now just copy and paste your game into that ftp folder.

-- game dev is fun...but taking up too much time --
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
flashing snall
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 8th Oct 2005
Location: Boston
Posted: 19th Nov 2006 23:47 Edited at: 20th Nov 2006 00:15
Link
oh wow, i feel dumb...


So, the deadline to tommorrw, when is judgeing day?


"these shoes are 300 hundred dollars"-Shoes by Kelly http://smallgroup.be/
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
filya
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 23rd Aug 2006
Location: USA
Posted: 20th Nov 2006 00:37
Link
nah..you are not dumb (not 'that' dumb actually )
there is some problem with the newer IE opening ftp sites. But windows explorer seems quite efficient with it.

-- game dev is fun...but taking up too much time --
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
Silent Thunder
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 6th Feb 2006
Location: The Ship
Posted: 20th Nov 2006 02:55
Link
this thing is due TOMORROW by 11:59, right?

I'm in the US.


Upcomming Media Pack Survey
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
filya
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 23rd Aug 2006
Location: USA
Posted: 20th Nov 2006 03:08
Link
tomorrow night when the clock hits 11:59 pm in USA (eastern time), the competition ends.
No entries submitted after that will be judged.

Hope I am done by then I am farther off from completion than I was last month at this same time

-- game dev is fun...but taking up too much time --
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
Silent Thunder
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 6th Feb 2006
Location: The Ship
Posted: 20th Nov 2006 04:08 Edited at: 20th Nov 2006 07:02
Link
Im done with my level finally!!!
Now, for making my custom menu, this is making me go crazy!!!
Well, at least if I can't finish that, I can still submit the level.


edit (later): lol, ironically, this is my very first fpsc level that i made. I'm not counting my training mission because that took me all of one hour to make and was nothing special. It's just kinda strange that ive been here fairly long, some think that i am at least a little experienced, but I've never made a game before.

Well, I hope that the judges like it, I spent upwards of 10 hours working on it.

Good Luck to everyone else who entered or is entering!!!



Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
Back to top

Login to post a reply

Server time is: 2024-11-25 22:29:53
Your offset time is: 2024-11-25 22:29:53