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Posted by ReNo on Sat Feb 4th at 3:44pm 2006

Why couldn't you do it for HL2 hugh?



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Posted by Dred_furst on Sat Feb 4th at 4:10pm 2006

I'd like to see a restriction based HL1DM compotition like orph said, no limits just size. that way we get to see some nice arena maps <img src=" SRC="images/smiles/icon_smile.gif">


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Posted by Hugh on Sat Feb 4th at 7:57pm 2006

Well I guess I could do it for HL2, except it'd suck 'cause I haven't done much for 'er yet... my 256 megs of RAM... not suitable for HL2 compiling. :P


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Posted by Orpheus on Sat Feb 4th at 9:35pm 2006

? quoting Hugh
not suitable for HL2 compiling.

Need I mention that you prolly have a few dozen friends here who would help with that small issue?





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Posted by DrGlass on Sun Feb 5th at 7:55pm 2006

I'm going to have my mosaic map site back up. I was thinking about a good way to get people into it so I figured I'd make it a contest!

I'll have more news and my site up in a few days.




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Posted by Addicted to Morphine on Sun Feb 5th at 9:05pm 2006

Glad its resurfacing.



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Posted by Addicted to Morphine on Mon Feb 6th at 11:00pm 2006

I was thinking about scripting and then I realized its hard and I gave up. So instead of scripting, I eventually created a simple bridge map with 7 combine on one end and 3 npc_makers on the other (spitting out zombies, 10 each 1 every 5 seconds). I created a little glass platfrom from which I could watch the action from above. I have to say it was really amusing to watch the combine fight a horde of respawning zombies. It's just amusing to watch the AI duke it out, and to adjust the number of zombies and combine (and weapon types) to get an interesting battle.

Here's a screenshot of the level in action:
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It reminded me a lot of the old sven coop map where you ran around an arena pushing buttons to spawn enemies (or friends) and then you could teleport in.

So, I was thinking this could be a pretty cool (and small) mapping assignment. Come up with the coolest looking arena, and put the most amusing/entertaining gladiators inside. Obviously, you'd need a safe spectating zone (or a lounge with multiple TV's inside displaying the carnage image

I was thinking that this wouldn't take any scripting skill, a little mapping skill, and a lot of imagination. I don't know what would be more entertaing, watching the combine fight off zombies that spawn around them, or finding out just how many rebels it takes to kill an antlion guard.

Anywho -- I'm gonna go ahead and whip something up and post the .bsp here (if I can finish it before going back to school) so if you'd like to join me, feel free image



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Posted by French Toast on Tue Feb 7th at 2:17am 2006

Indeed, watching NPC's fight is oddly satisfying. It's really easy with Garry's Mod, and tonnes of fun <img src=" SRC="images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif">




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Posted by Addicted to Morphine on Tue Feb 7th at 2:53am 2006

Ah... I've never tried Garry's Mod. I guess what I'm doing is a primative version of his mod, but it sure is fun. I'm working on an arena right now, but I'm having trouble making the monsters leave their spawn chambers <img src=" SRC="images/smiles/icon_smile.gif">



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Posted by Captain P on Tue Feb 7th at 1:50pm 2006

I like the NPC fight idea, but without interaction it may not be too suited for a contest. Perhaps something where you as the player will have to open or shut doors, or perform other actions on the field below, so that a group of Combine or whatever type you choose can make it through? Like popping up obstacles that give your groupie cover (but sink into the ground after a while or such) or dumping explosive barrels next to their enemies, stuff like that...

Whoever creates the most interesting interactions could win... just an idea. <img src=" SRC="images/smiles/icon_smile.gif">



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Posted by MisterBister on Tue Feb 7th at 3:35pm 2006

How about combining orphs idea with the singleplayer suggestion?

The task:
To make a _small_ arena-style map for singleplayer and make it as fun as possible.



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Posted by Captain P on Tue Feb 7th at 3:43pm 2006

Serious-Sam styled arena fighting? :P

Perhaps something that doesn't rely on fighting per-se but more on puzzling: a clearly visible goal is set for the player, but currently not reachable. Make a clever puzzle that's set in and around a single are(n)a.



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Posted by Andrei on Tue Feb 7th at 5:28pm 2006

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The task:
To make a _small_ arena-style map for singleplayer and make it as fun as possible.


Seconded!

Although adding a puzzle in there, like CaptainP suggested isn't a bad idea either.




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Posted by Finger on Tue Feb 7th at 10:16pm 2006

I'm down.





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Posted by Addicted to Morphine on Wed Feb 8th at 12:09am 2006

I've got an idea brewing... its too bad I have to leave my nice desktop and go back to my junker of a laptop at school. I'll still give this a shot.

"The task:
To make a _small_ arena-style map for singleplayer and make it as fun as possible."

Ready, set, GOGOGO.



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Posted by Dark Tree on Wed Feb 8th at 8:24am 2006

How about a custom arena is made, and a link to the .vmf is made for everyone to download. contest entries will have to be in that arena.




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Posted by MisterBister on Wed Feb 8th at 12:25pm 2006

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Serious-Sam styled arena fighting? image
Perhaps something that doesn't rely on fighting per-se but more on puzzling: a clearly visible goal is set for the player, but currently not reachable. Make a clever puzzle that's set in and around a single are(n)a.


Well, that is up everyone to decide. The goal is to make it as fun as possible, if puzzles are fun, then add puzzles!



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Posted by Loco on Wed Feb 8th at 11:42pm 2006

Just to clarify, is this HL1 or HL2?


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Posted by Addicted to Morphine on Wed Feb 8th at 11:47pm 2006

I'm working on it HL2.




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Posted by Orpheus on Wed Feb 8th at 11:48pm 2006

? quoting Loco
Just to clarify, is this HL1 or HL2?

I think/feel that someone needs to take charge and post some definitive ideas.

We all have posted our opinions. Let there be finality. <img src=" SRC="images/smiles/icon_smile.gif">

The only thing left to decide is, who/whom/who's.





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