The [FGS] Clan

well so far all i thought is a square ._. ....

first thing is first ... time to install DX - SDK !

Good luck!

thx man:) ... however i think your gonna win :O ... i just hope i get a 5/10 or more :P ...

Or chinny, he's way better than me
What is you idea for the map?

something small with squares and metal O.O!!!!

Good luck Avator, post some shots when you have something to show, we're all cool here, we can help you along.

[DXA]avatar wrote:well so far all i thought is a square ._. ....

first thing is first ... time to install DX - SDK !

Welcome to the challenge and I wish you luck.

I suggest reading very carefully what earns points and what doesn't and trying to cover all criteria in your idea.

@ Kalman, definitely there is no clear winner yet. It's not a handicapped competition, if you look carefully at the criteria, some of them have absolutely nothing to do with skill or experience. I can't say without talking to other judges, but I see one criteria that you could be winning already, so take your time. There's no need to rush. Maybe I was wrong to suggest 2 months, but I thought it would allow beginners time with any technical SDK issues and balance the competition a little for those that aren't used to it.

well i'm to lazy to post shots ... but i'll do so once in a while :P ... here's what i've made so far..



look horrible i must say lol ...

JC Clone!

For what appears to be 15 brushes so far, it doesn't look horrible at all.

Just I'm wondering what it is...

well its a one way maze thingy :S .... i think xD...
i see 11 brushes :/ ...

Avator you should search online for pictures of an environment you would be interested in making, having pictures to work to will give you a great start.
Little details make all the difference to making a believable environment, I'm sure with a little patience you can make a map with hundreds of brushes - you still have over seven weeks - take your time get a plan in place - begin to execute your plan adding more and more detail slowly and methodically.

I'm in the process of making a mapping checklist, it's worth having a look - http://www.gravity-world.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3428.

accually i got exams in 20-27th april so i wann finish this by 10th april so i don't keep thinking about it :P ....

n thx for the link! its nice ... how ever 4 repair bots won't likly fit in this map ._. .... i'm start overxD..

Then have have two medbots!

I've noticed, the mapper who starts the topic with something like... " I decided to base my map on..." is doing well.

Face made some lampshades, that were unusual for DX and I asked him where he got the idea. He said that he looks around the real world and uses his travel experiences. The lampshades were based on a hotel lobby in America.

SDK being subtractive in it's method tends to cause mappers to build "cave corridors". DXMS_Dungeon is an example. Mappers like Ste and Sike recognise this and try to work around this making sure features are not too cubic and mirror real life architecture.

Keep up the good work Avatar I look forward to your map
@ Chin that's a handy mapping tip to add to your guide it's the same thing I did when making Concordia.