Map Design Contest (Suggestion)

I think this would be a good idea, it would give the community a chance to design there ideal map, and submit it for Z8 to look at and maybe create for the next patch.

Z8 could offer ZP rewards to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd place designs.

But rather than people just "saying" what they want, they could design a detailed map in photoshop (or whatever they use) and then submit the detailed images/blueprints.

It could be judged by the Z8 GM/Mods or by the community.

The GM's could choose 1 gametype, or choose all for the contest.


I personally would spend many hours stuck to photoshop making a map to enter.

What does everyone else think? and if GM/Mods read this, what do you think?

Comments

  • jagrawr wrote: »
    I think this would be a good idea, it would give the community a chance to design there ideal map, and submit it for Z8 to look at and maybe create for the next patch.

    Z8 could offer ZP rewards to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd place designs.

    But rather than people just "saying" what they want, they could design a detailed map in photoshop (or whatever they use) and then submit the detailed images/blueprints.

    It could be judged by the Z8 GM/Mods or by the community.

    The GM's could choose 1 gametype, or choose all for the contest.


    I personally would spend many hours stuck to photoshop making a map to enter.

    What does everyone else think? and if GM/Mods read this, what do you think?

    Actually, I think they should make a map editing program for Cross Fire. Design it like the Halo forge option. You get to move around like in the replay modes on a set pixel size black square. You can then add boxes, cars for scenery, and maybe throw a few building in there.

    When someone finished a map, they can save it, and then send the file to a MOD or GM and they can go review it. If the MOD/GM likes the idea, it can be submitted to be added into the next patch.

    I haven't worked out all the specifics of the idea yet, I'll be posting it as a different thread when I refine the idea more.
  • the only game i played where u can design your own maps was deltaforce 2, and u could host the map, and have friends help u test it, aslong as they have it in the game folder.

    i cant see z8 bringing out a map editing program, so the public designing and submitting blueprints/designs for z8 to look at is the best we can hope for
  • It Looks a great idea , But who is listening ?!!
    btw it would also cost much money for such event o.o
  • This is a wounderful suggestion but z8games only takes maps from other versions with the exception of black widow which makes me wounder why they can only release 1 map per month/2 months when they have a whole office of develpors.
  • Z8 dont "have" to make the map, but make the contest, and see what kind of stuff the community can show them, and something like 30k zp 1st, 20k zp 2nd and 10k zp 3rd places.

    and hopefully if ppl keep this thread alive long enough for a GM to view it, the contest might happen
  • jagrawr wrote: »
    Z8 dont "have" to make the map, but make the contest, and see what kind of stuff the community can show them, and something like 30k zp 1st, 20k zp 2nd and 10k zp 3rd places.

    and hopefully if ppl keep this thread alive long enough for a GM to view it, the contest might happen

    So can we just keep trolling so it become more alive ? :D
  • well, if the players/community think its a good idea, they should keep the topic alive, otherwise it will end up on page 10+ and the GM's will never have a chance to read it
  • jagrawr wrote: »
    the only game i played where u can design your own maps was deltaforce 2, and u could host the map, and have friends help u test it, aslong as they have it in the game folder.

    i cant see z8 bringing out a map editing program, so the public designing and submitting blueprints/designs for z8 to look at is the best we can hope for

    Hey... Don't knock down the dreams of a kid who's life is based around Cross Fire and the dreams of future content!! xD
  • Hey... Don't knock down the dreams of a kid who's life is based around Cross Fire and the dreams of future content!! xD

    And that kid is me ?
  • RealMuslim wrote: »
    And that kid is me ?

    Welcome to the club! We should start a FB group!! O: Lulz.
  • It's a neat idea, but a player map ever being put into this game will never happen, or a map editor being released.
  • jagrawr wrote: »
    I think this would be a good idea, it would give the community a chance to design there ideal map, and submit it for Z8 to look at and maybe create for the next patch.

    Z8 could offer ZP rewards to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd place designs.

    But rather than people just "saying" what they want, they could design a detailed map in photoshop (or whatever they use) and then submit the detailed images/blueprints.

    It could be judged by the Z8 GM/Mods or by the community.

    The GM's could choose 1 gametype, or choose all for the contest.


    I personally would spend many hours stuck to photoshop making a map to enter.

    What does everyone else think? and if GM/Mods read this, what do you think?


    its a good idea
  • hmm Unity3d design programm for 3d maps? something like that? but when u love hardcore ... get skills at Maya *..*
  • AYMANO wrote: »
    I cant get zp pls i want help


    try the surveys
  • That a geat idea, ill make the best map in the world
  • While I like the idea, it's not practical.

    For one, Z8 doesn't even make the maps, Smilegate does, Z8 is the western publisher. Two, it takes a very long time to make a map, like a few to several months, so having it featured in the next-patch would be very unlikely. Last, the maps are actually very closely designed and with complete purpose. Map making isn't something where you just add random rooms because it would be cool, you need to design it so it's good for a TD, or S&D or whatever. Which involves directing players to a central point of combat, and making alternate paths to get to locations. I'm sure you would probably understand how to make a nice map, but many would have no idea what requirements there are.

    You could always just post your great map idea and if enough like it then can push it to Smilegate.

    :)
  • I dont think this is worthy of having somone win ZP, it should be GP.

    Your doing this cus you want to do something to improve the game. Your not doing it to get bank.