Func_Msgboard: Speedmapping Thread!

Posted by - on 2003/12/06 18:37:36

From now on, this thread will be the place to discuss speedmapping issues. This will also be where all speedmapping events will be annouced. This is just an effort to keep General Abuse on it's topic of 'anything' rather than being about speedmapping every weekend.

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#4141 posted by khreathor on 2019/03/20 13:40:52

All above is right, but if you do everything on a grid 64, you'll get bonus points :)

What Are The Rules, Really?

#4142 posted by Thulsa on 2019/03/21 12:54:18

Hi. I was wondering: what are the unwritten rules of speedmapping jams/events? Stuff that everyone knows, unless they haven't been part of the community for ever. Skimming this thread gave me the following baseline but I'm not really sure if it's accurate. And as I'd like to get (back) into mapping, I feel like speedmapping is what I have the time to do.

1. Events have theme (which can be "no theme" too) that people have to adhere to.
2. Theme typically comes with a set of limitations (only this wad or only these kinds of textures, everything on a grid, etc.) but it's not absolutely necessary.
3. Limitations can be bent (sometimes) but fewer kudos are awarded for doing so.
4. Interval between even announcement and deadline tend to be a few days or so.
5. Organizer gathers entries and publishes them as a pack.
6. Redoing speedmaps from other people from other events is OK.
7. Finalizing complex, RC-quality maps is not OK.

Does it sum everything up or am I wrong on something? I'm also wondering about the, uhm, expected quality. I assume that the bar is pretty low, correct?

Thanks in advance for your responses. :)

Hello.

#4143 posted by oh, that person on 2019/03/21 12:56:30

To answer your questions: yes.

@thulsa

#4144 posted by dumptruck_ds on 2019/03/21 15:09:19

Welcome back to mapping. No need to rely solely on speedmapping to actually map. You could "remix" one of your favorite maps from the original game.

And another option is go back and try older speedmapping events on your own with a self imposed deadline. i.e. sm189 Doom textures.

Good luck.

@dumptruck_ds

#4145 posted by Thulsa on 2019/03/21 17:12:11

I wouldn't remix original maps now that I've seen you on your YT channel fixing brushes on one of them. With my OCD I'd spend all the time ironing all of the existing kinks and add nothing instead. :S Unless by "remix" you mean "recreate with a twist" and not "build upon".

Either way once I'm done with all the FreeCAD work that I have on my plate, I'll attempt at building something from scratch by randomly selecting theme like this.

#4146 posted by dumptruck_ds on 2019/03/21 18:37:42

Yup I meant "recreate with a twist"

My Entry For SM194

#4154 posted by Esrael on 2019/03/24 23:53:46

Hi guys!

Not sure where I'm supposed to submit my entry for the SM194 event, but I uploaded it to Quaketastic:

Download link
Screenshot (Do people usually even provide screenshots for map jams, let alone speedmapping events!)

This is my first ever contribution to a mapping event. My slow mapping speed prevents me generally from participating to any events, but this event happened to align so conveniently with my situation that I just had to participate! The grid 64 rule really helped me lower my standards enough to map faster and settle for less. I still ran out of time, though! xD

Update:

#4155 posted by oh, that person on 2019/03/25 16:17:29

The session has ended and the pack is almost ready to go.

Only waiting for Mugwump to send over 10Mb .bsp with a 18Mb skybox and a music file.

Just A Note

#4156 posted by oh, that person on 2019/03/29 23:04:56

I probably won't be hosting any speedmap sessions while Jam X is alive... but don't let that stop you from trying yourself!

SM195? Exploration / Nonlinear

#4157 posted by Mclogenog on 2019/05/01 02:27:54

Talked a bit in the Quake Mapping discord about a speedmap event themed around nonlinear levels and exploration (no combat).

There was also some interest in using JCR's jumpboots mod from the modding jam.

If folks are up for that, the speedmap would start a week or so after Mapjam X releases. (there are a few bugs with the mod we're trying to sort out first.)

#4158 posted by Mclogenog on 2019/05/01 02:58:34

I got word that there's some interest in a knave speedmap after mapjam X ends, and also that this Exploration / Nonlinear thing may be better suited to a jam (maybe call it explore jam 3).

Will post more info in the mapjam thread once details are sorted out (and once mapjam x is out).

So, I am un-calling dibs on sm195 :P

SM195: Gotta Go Fast

#4159 posted by fairweather on 2019/05/01 16:58:39

Theme: None. Paramount Pictures does recommend you go quickly, however- so a 24 hour time limit has been given.

Progs: ID1.

Texture wad: Anything goes.

Deadline: May 2nd, 3PM GMT (func time).

Submit in this thread, or at me on Discord.
fairweather#6969

SM196: Honey

#4160 posted by Danz on 2019/05/03 22:55:25

Yup, another speedmap event shortly after the previous one. This time, it's theme based and we're using the one from one of the most highly rated and popular maps: Honey by czg.

Theme: Honey
Progs: ID1
Texture wad: http://www.quaketastic.com/files/texture_wads/honeywad.wad
Deadline: May 5th, 23:59 (11:59 PM) func time (Berlin)

Send the maps either to my Discord username Danz#1004 or my email brutusdzd-AT-gmail-DOT-com

#4161 posted by Kinn on 2019/05/03 23:02:26

http://www.celephais.net/board/view_thread.php?id=61043&start=465

#4162 posted by Danz on 2019/05/03 23:12:56

Yeah, I'm aware of Map Jam 1 being Honey themed, but it was never used during speedmap packs.
So I thought it wouldn't hurt to use it in this speedpack.

#4163 posted by Kinn on 2019/05/04 00:14:55

:ok_hand:

#4164 posted by metlslime on 2019/05/04 00:23:35

just say it's "Map Jam 1 Themed"

Fuck Yes

#4165 posted by Drew on 2019/05/04 04:35:36

Daz you mapping?!
That could bring out some celebrities!

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