Do you wish to be part of the new mapmaking team/community?

[UED77]

Public poll.

Feel free to post explanations.

UED77

[BSTRhino]

Explanation: I have a lot to do on StarCraft.org. StarCraft: Ghost comes out in 10 days. So I'd like to pick the individuals one.

[EdvardMunch]

Since I've already posted it in the other thread, I'll be quick: We should have a monthly map making competition only available to BlizzSCUMS members. There.

I do feel that we should try experimenting with different ideas before we just commit to one. We might make a list of everyone's ideas first. (so 'splain away!)

[UED77]

Sure, Rhino, Edvard, I absolutely agree with you.

But first I must know who's in on this :)

UED77

[BSTRhino]

EdvardMunch, that is the best idea. I think you've just scored yourself a modship.

[Dark_Soul74]

Meh....My idea first to have it loose.

[Nozomu]

Count me in. But I warn you, when Doom and BST step into the same competition, fur may fly.

The loose thing is a great idea - you can be as unproductive as you want without inconveniencing the team. Sounds sort of sarcastic, doesn't it. Even I don't know if I'm serious, actually...

[Doom_Dragoon]

Go looseness!

Did anyone know that Edvard was one of the original Terraforum members...? Stupid failed team of 60 people.

[zergstain]

I suck at coming up with ideas for projects, so I would probably never make another map again if I was independent.

I joined hoping to learn how not to suck at map making, but I don't know how much that is working out.

[UED77]

Go looseness!

Did anyone know that Edvard was one of the original Terraforum members...? Stupid failed team of 60 people.

WTF Doom? I never expected you see things in a pessimistic light. :\

UED77

[EdvardMunch]

Really? I was one of the originals? I didn't know that.

Joke Answer 2! I knew that! I joined right after he did.

Oooooooooo, a modship? I can delete everyone who tries to reverse my lie that I came up with it first! That would be awesome, although to maintain a false sense of modesty it would be unfair for one good idea to grant me something like that. Wait a sec, I wouldn't get blamed for... oh... say... deleting the entire forum, would I? Even if I was the one who did it?

Heh, I joined the club for something like 3 days and then ended up on the FBI's "Missing Internet Aliases" list for about 10 months. I seem to be doing better this time.

Yeah, the loose team thing was your idea Dark, but I applied all sorts of meaningless terms to explain why it worked when the reasons were intuitively obvious. Has Dilbert taught you nothing? You must complicate every simple solution as much as possible! If I could have figured out how to fit a pie chart and a line graph (which both preferably had the same data) into the post I would have. I'm already half way through planning my Power Point presentation.

Zergstain: My idea behind the competition was that it was okay for participants to be independent or in teams, so you could always work with someone. What dept are you in? If it's terrain, I wouldn't mind enslaving you, I passionately hate terraining.

[Doom_Dragoon]

Actually Edvard, I founded Terraforum and MacMan was the co-founder. You were the 3rd member after him.

Anyway, why so shocked UED? The idea is an ingenious one. Even though I thought of a great way to make it work in the Now... thread.

[BSTRhino]

Oooooooooo, a modship? I can delete everyone who tries to reverse my lie that I came up with it first! That would be awesome, although to maintain a false sense of modesty it would be unfair for one good idea to grant me something like that. Wait a sec, I wouldn't get blamed for... oh... say... deleting the entire forum, would I? Even if I was the one who did it?

Don't joke about that... anyway, I haven't actually decided anything.

But I really really like your idea.

[EdvardMunch]

Actually Edvard, I founded Terraforum and MacMan was the co-founder. You were the 3rd member after him.

In my book, being among the first five members of a large membered group (like 60) = original. Just like how Dr. Pepper ripped off the taste of the first 4 soft drinks before it, which is why it can say it's "The Taste of Originality."

I love all the credit whoring everyone (me) is doing. I wish Al Gore would give me credit for creating the internet already! That bastard. If he had just given me credit, like I asked repeatedly, I would've allowed him to win the presidential election.

[ZeroDarkStar]

I voted 2. This seems to be the best, I'd think.

[Dark_Soul74]

You mean my idea...

[ZeroDarkStar]

Um, yeah. Whatever.

[EdvardMunch]

Don't joke about that... anyway, I haven't actually decided anything.

But I really really like your idea.

Thank you :)

I shouldn't be joking, but I'm in a giggly (Gigli?) mood right now. The news could say that Oregon is about to be nuked and I'd be making jokes about how I'd never be cold again.

[ZeroDarkStar]

anyway, I haven't actually decided anything.
But I really really like your idea.
Are you saying that you can appoint new mods?

[BSTRhino]

No... AJ put me in charge of forming the map/modmaking clan. Of course I can't appoint new mods, I'm just a moderator.

Correction: it was entirely Dark_Soul74's idea. Edvard just added the contest bit. Heh, what gives you the idea that I'm giving anyone a modship when Doom's there with his custom title? Maybe I'm just trying to drag you to this forum...

[ZeroDarkStar]

Heh, it's just the way you worded it.

[StealthyDeath]

I would join this new mapmaking team/community, but the only thing I would know how to do are triggers. And the only other thing would be making customs.

[ZeroDarkStar]

We could have a modding section of the group...for special projects? Say, a spesific mod for a map?

[BSTRhino]

Do we have to compartmentalise everyone if this is the winning choice: Yes, if it's more like a loose community of independent mapmakers?

Read my correction on the previous page. Post #20

Another correction: The idea just happens to be 100% like Zackarotto's mercenary system. Cool, we're really getting some teamwork in here.

[Dark_Soul74]

Well...My idea of the perfect New BlizzSCUMS would be a community of independant map makers and modders, working on their own projects, but getting help from the others in areas that they lag in. Like if someone making a custom was bad at ICE they could ask someone that knew it well, or if somone had trouble making realistic terrain, they could get one of their friends here to get it done for them, or fix up their work. Heck, we could have a group of people review everything and say what needs to be changed or find bugs.

[ZeroDarkStar]

Do we have to compartmentalise everyone if this is the winning choice: Yes, if it's more like a loose community of independent mapmakers?
No, but some people speicalize in a certain area.

Read my correction on the previous page. Post #20
It's not on the last page for me. ;) This whole thread is 1 page.

[StealthyDeath]

I think Dark_Soul74's idea is really good one. I think that could really work if everyone agrees.

[ZeroDarkStar]

I like DS74's idea also. ;)

[Dark_Soul74]

Yay me! It'd work fine if everyone agreed on it.

[EdvardMunch]

Ditto, and the competition. (Were people saying they liked the monthly map making competition or were they attributing the loner map maker idea to me and saying that was what they liked? If so, how does everyone feel about the monthly map making competition?)

[Doom_Dragoon]

I say yay to it all. Why not start her up and see how it goes?

[ZeroDarkStar]

This will also remove the pressure of project deadlines. You can work on your project whenever you want....

[BSTRhino]

Okay, we've decided. Now I have to talk to that cool guy we all know as AJ.

That sig looks even better on the black background of BlizzForums Doom.
http://www.starcraft.org/bstrhino/Doom%20Dragoon%202.jpg

[Doom_Dragoon]

Thanks for making it btw.

[zergstain]

Okay, here's what I've decided. I stay in BS until the Maze Game is finished, then I become a mercenary and respond to help wanted threads if I feel like working, and am qualified.

[MacG]

I can't say I can do much since I stop for 2 years from fanatic playing. I can test drive your maps if you guys want and give out story or planning suggestions.

[UED77]

Ok, looks like the winning choice is the "loose community of independent mapmakers".
I also support the idea of a monthly map competition, that would keep our spirits high :D

Btw, I'm writing from school since the school doesn't block this one. It kept blocking BF.

UED77

[BSTRhino]

Well, I've certainly found my inspiration. When my final exam is over and StarCraft: Ghost is dealt with, I'll show you what it's like to make maps...

[Doom_Dragoon]

Ah, a challenge I presume. HMM is coming out of the closet pretty soon and we'll see about that... :)

[Nozomu]

*Senses clash of the titans*

Now all we need are Omega, Bolt, !!Saltman!!, and DarkVision to make a real clash of the titans.

[StealthyDeath]

I can probably elp around at testing and finding bugs for BS maps whenever. I can help with modding if anyone needs some. If you decide to have modding in BS, I'll like it too.

[MacG]

Ok, looks like the winning choice is the "loose community of independent mapmakers".
I also support the idea of a monthly map competition, that would keep our spirits high :D

Btw, I'm writing from school since the school doesn't block this one. It kept blocking BF.

UED77cuz BF has PRON!!!!

Don't start competetion yet til we see a increase of interest. We can start out as a team and if this team gets too crowd, we can start some competition!!!!!!

[UED77]

Yeah, that's fine. "The Clash of the Titans".... hmmm.. I eagerly await that :D

UED77

[Doom_Dragoon]

Hey! You stole my phrase... :(

Anyway, BSTRhino, you mind making a sig about "Clash of the Titans"?

[anti-rush]

Hey, I'm an old BlizzSCUMer from "the void". I have finally worked things out in my life and again have a computer, starcraft, and some free time. I would like to join this new team.

[UED77]

Hey, I remember you!

Since this is more like a community than a team, you are welcome to join.

UED77

[ZeroDarkStar]

Am I a titan? =P

[Kahuzal]

Hyperion was the coolest titan.

[Doom_Dragoon]

Anti-Rush, you'll need to reapply under our new criteria, which we are still drawing up.

[ZeroDarkStar]

I'd say everyone who wants to rejoin who was in the Void needs to reapply. Sound fair?

[EdvardMunch]

Don't start competetion yet til we see a increase of interest. We can start out as a team and if this team gets too crowd, we can start some competition!!!!!!

The competition is just a gimmick to motivate us to make maps. I think we have plenty of people to start the competition; we don't want too many participants, otherwise those who are competing will become anonymous. We need a certain number of humans to ensure a large, yet close, community, because the community is what keeps us going; and the competition is what keeps us as a community. Nothing like light hearted rivalry.

[ZeroDarkStar]

How 'bout we keep a record of who's won each contest so we can have a sort of prize every 6 months or so..?

[BSTRhino]

the front page of StarCraft.org... if I'm allowed...

[ZeroDarkStar]

I thought SC.org had a no community news policy? Can you break that?

[BSTRhino]

Hi, Anti-rush, I still remember your terrain. "Lake of Fire." I remember clearly I said something about you were doing great, and were on the verge of a breakthrough. I think all you need is a little bit of practice, so, maybe it would be better if you made some terrain for you to be rated again.

[EdvardMunch]

If we're doing a monthly competition, how about just release it as a joint SC.org/BS map pack, with the spotlight map being the winner!

[ZeroDarkStar]

Gah. Ignored again.

[Dark_Soul74]

Something about community news... ;)

Well...BSTRhino would have to add it to the Map Pack Section(preferably every 4 months), and if he could make an announcement saying that we have started doing this, and to expect a new pack every so often.

[anti-rush]

Ok, BST, will do. I'll have to get some sort of idea though, I'm dumb when it just comes to randomly making something, I'll get back to you soon.

[Kahuzal]

So, for me to enter I would have to submit a map?

[ZeroDarkStar]

We're still deciding on the final application process. You can check out the progress in the "Now..." thread.

[Nozomu]

Wow, Zero, you'be been playing that "Incubus, Inc. RPG" way too much... Scary.

[ZeroDarkStar]

Eh? What are you talking about?

[Nozomu]

Your title. Or it's just a huge coincidence.

[BSTRhino]

I believe it's from the 'What a great layout!' thread hehe

You should change your custom title to that too Nozomu!

[Nozomu]

Sorry. I prefer girls who know what they want and where they want it. But, uh, this is kind of dirty, and probably against the rules. Someone should get back on topic.

Besides, my retinas are just about gone by now. I couldn't read 4 pages of that thread if I wanted to.

[ZeroDarkStar]

I believe it's from the 'What a great layout!' thread hehe

You should change your custom title to that too Nozomu!
Yes it is. ^_^

OboeGuru said it. I made it my custom title before he could, and now we have a little rivalry going. =P

All in good fun.

[UED77]

The curves of virgins? Yeah, they're good ;)

In the meanwhile, I've begun my preparations for world domination... at least BF domination.

You should know that I plan on reviving BlizzSCUMS. I notified them of this (http://blizzscums.kupatrix.com/specialannouncement.htm).

Okay, anyways, what's the plan on this side of the line?
Is the decision of having a joint WC/SC MapMakingCommunity (MMC) final?

UED77

[Neo]

Whatever happens, I will be willing to setup another "site" for the group here -- but your either going to have to choose another name, or something.

So much work... meh T_T

-Neo

[Geno]

Neo, you do enough for us already man... Thank god you do, though, because sometimes it's really a big help.

~Larry "Geno" Meyers

P.S. I'm out for now, time for a haircut... x.x

[ZeroDarkStar]

Stupid haircuts.

[DJtwon]

I'll be here to provide free music to those who want it. I've always just liked watching maps come together and been tickled by the thought of having my music in one.

[UED77]

Hey crash, or DJtwon! Nice to have you in the gang. :D

Btw, I DLed all your songs... you're just improving!

UED77

[ZeroDarkStar]

What are you talking about?

He could go pro!

^_^

[DJtwon]

Wait until you hear the "Look to the East" remix I'm doing of Remember. It's turning out brilliantly! :D

[Sikawtic]

Hey... i'm a newb to modding but can do most of the simple stuff ((i can't get stargraft too work right...)) but otherwise i can do triggers and ideas.

[StealthyDeath]

:annoy: ...this thread is 3 months old and you revive it...

EDIT: Still you shouldn't revive a thread that hasn't been posted in for a while.

[Sikawtic]

i didn't ask a question... i stated i could help :)

EDIT: Well i sorry... but do u know of where i can follow up on this?

[Whiteknight]

Sik, if you havn't noticed yet, it has already been created. It is called starchitects, sign up there if you want to be part of the team.

For the future, please do not revive threads that are this old.