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FPSC Classic Product Chat / [LOCKED] The BIG FPSC Xmas Competition!

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Plystire
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Posted: 13th Nov 2008 19:25
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Well, we've seen before how competitions turn out if the rules are changed mid-way.

Perhaps after this one there will be another puzzle comp with less restrictiveness.

I don't want this competition to turn out poorly, so I wouldn't try to invoke a change in rules. I simply want to know what it is that's considered "okay" before I start redesigning my level to adhere to it.


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piXX3D
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Posted: 13th Nov 2008 22:44
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You have a good point. But I hope others realise for future too.
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Robert F
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Posted: 14th Nov 2008 02:01
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Quote: "Also I have the FPSC free with the upgrade from the store can I use that?"


Yes.


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Mr Bigglesworth
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Posted: 14th Nov 2008 06:04 Edited at: 27th Nov 2008 05:41
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I'm in!
EDIT: Never mind, my computer failed and I have to wait till Christmas to get another one.

The v2 migration will be SWEET!
Our little FPSC is finally growing up.
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SikaSina Games
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Posted: 15th Nov 2008 22:59 Edited at: 15th Nov 2008 23:10
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Is blood allowed? I'm thinking of doing a gore room if I am clever enough on puzzles. If not, I'm still in if I have enough time.

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MasterXMP
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I think I'm just going to make another puzzle game for the hell of it. I like making them and I guess people like playing them, once I'm done (If it's in time) then I'll have a friend or 2 rate it and I might enter it. I always need testers so if you wanna test it out just tell me. (It's not even close to being done yet so don't ask to test now )
This is a great idea for a contest and the prizes look fantastic. Great job mods, nice way to keep the fun going
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Robert F
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Posted: 18th Nov 2008 04:47
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I was just looking at the prizes and 1st place gets $20 store points but 2nd place will get $30?


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piXX3D
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Posted: 18th Nov 2008 08:33
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Quote: "I was just looking at the prizes and 1st place gets $20 store points but 2nd place will get $30?"


Oh yeah!

Thats odd... maybe it was put that way because first prize gets more prizes overall, still to a higher cash value... but I think it should be switched.
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Stykat
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WOnt it be better ,if the players would try to,, make something of their own, you know like use anything. And lets take the aspects such as, Storyline, SOunds, AI behavior, and the place where this is happening, the textures,,, painting..
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Plystire
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Posted: 21st Nov 2008 08:01
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The rules and judging methods are not up for debate, we've already been through this, fellas.

When a competition changes mid-swing, it has a pretty good chance of crashing and burning, so let's not let that happen to this one.


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puppyofkosh
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Posted: 21st Nov 2008 23:12
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yeah guys, think of the prizes!
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xgcell
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Posted: 24th Nov 2008 07:54
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Sounds fun im gonna start now...even if its a little later then everyone else....

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Marc Steene
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Posted: 28th Nov 2008 12:09
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Are we allowed to add a short connecting hallway, but have it count as a room?

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Marc Steene
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Posted: 28th Nov 2008 12:21 Edited at: 28th Nov 2008 16:09
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And are we allowed to use teleporters to move the player from one room to the next?

Although you said that we had to make all the content ourselves, I assume that we are allowed to use model packs?

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ZackS28
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Sorry guys, looks like I'm gonna have to pull out of this one. My parents banned me from my comp (the one that has fpsc on it) Untill the end of next semester (which is in January here.). Best of luck to everone else.
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SikaSina Games
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Posted: 29th Nov 2008 12:28
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Ouch, unlucky zack. SHame you had to pull out, I wanted more rivals lol!

-FCV

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rakker126
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I' ll join, i' ve some great ideas! Where do you need to post the game when its done? Ty

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SikaSina Games
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Posted: 30th Nov 2008 22:41 Edited at: 30th Nov 2008 22:42
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On the forum. You must link it to the site in which it will download immediately, and not go through millions of buttons and pop-ups (the typical download site) e.g http://www.downloadsite.com/thebitwhereyoucopythefilelink.exe

It must be an .exe file or installer.

-EDIT- I don't think you can post your progress either...I wouldn't if I were you anyway.

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gmr1923
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i am don with 2 levels in two hours.just three more to go

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i might join this even if it a "bit" late :p lol


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Panda games
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I finished mine and i was wondering if i could put the game on my website and send a link in as the game. It would be a button that says play, you click it and the download begins. Would that be ok?

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SikaSina Games
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Posted: 14th Dec 2008 21:27
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I might have to drop out. I'm trying to do 2 competitions (Jason Brook's Sci-Fi comp for X10), and I've just now found out hat I am rubbish at making puzzles. I will see how I do for now.

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Water in fpsc
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Posted: 19th Dec 2008 16:33
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I just finished mine. where do I up load it.

Thank you!
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Robert F
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Posted: 21st Dec 2008 04:36
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I plan on starting mine on about Tuesday or Wednesday...


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Forza Inter
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Posted: 22nd Dec 2008 15:21
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Can I enter in the competition or it's too late?
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Inspire
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Posted: 24th Dec 2008 04:25
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Nickydude:

I remember you saying that if you can't get the prizes to the winners by News Years, you will be banned.

Turns out, I won't be getting back home from vacation until the night of January 2nd, so I hope this goes well.

To explain, United (the horrible) rescheduled our flight, screwing up our schedule. Not happy.



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Posted: 24th Dec 2008 06:09 Edited at: 24th Dec 2008 06:11
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Quote: "I remember you saying that if you can't get the prizes to the winners by News Years, you will be banned. "


This was only to state that prize givers should be certain they can deliver the goods, with so many great prizes imagine how the winner would feel if he/she never got them.

Ermm, did I say 'by New Year'? There's a whole lot of judging to be done so don't sweat it about getting the prizes out A.S.A.P, as long as you can get the prizes out.

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Quote: "Can I enter in the competition or it's too late?"


Goo luck with that. lol!

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Indy Dude
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I am going to enter. Well I guess very late. I am going to work day and night. lol
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Codstre
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Quick question, if we have 5 main rooms, but they spread into different rooms is that against the rules?

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I havn't seen this answer yet, but how do we submit our game?
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sps999
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I sent you an email with my puzzle, I hope it is not too late to enter.

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Plystire
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@Codstre:

Yes. there are no hallways between rooms allowed. A room is a simple enclosing, and you may only have 5 of them total.


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Nickydude, I see in one post people have until the 5th to upload, doe's this apply to everyone or just users who make the deadline (Dec 31st)? Thanks.

'Happy New Year'

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Everyone, so the deadline has been 'extended' until 5th Jan.

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Thanks.

Looks like the dates will not be problem. Apart from some very minor addons to do, I have put something together. It's not hardcore puzzles, yet I am just going to enter it based on the fact I made the segs, skybox and map layout in about 4-5 hours. Not sure it will hold up though.

All the best with the comp.



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I'd enter, but I have one question.

Are we not allowed to use performance enhancing mods either (S4mod, etc)? I can't stand using regular FPSC.

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Plystire
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No, you cannot use Mods at all. I don't like regular FPSC, either, but you really can do a lot of things with it. The only thing that bugs me, is when I find a bug in the newer versions, I can't do anything about it.


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Hmm, that's too bad. Doesn't seem like it's cheating or anything, just allowing people with lower-end computers to play.

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Indy Dude
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Alright I'm going to start.
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Robert F
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There is something I don't get. The Competition ends December 31st, but we have until January 5th to post our games. What stops anyone from working on it January 1st-4th?

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piXX3D
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@ Robert F:

Nickydude said a few posts back:

Quote: "Everyone, so the deadline has been 'extended' until 5th Jan."


I guess you can still work on it then
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Robert F
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Posted: 29th Dec 2008 19:30
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oh, ok thanks. I didn't read it. sorry.

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Quote: "I havn't seen this answer yet, but how do we submit our game? "


There is another Sticky called The Entry Thread, follow how to enter in that post. (So far I'm the only entry)

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not for long, I'm about to submit my entry any day now
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Robert F
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I started mine yesterday, Im on the third room now.

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Ok, time to start putting your entries in The BIG FPSC Xmas Competition Entry Thread

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