EPT7mk
ThomasMKroeber@web.de
For competition
It's not about you morrow but I did at least mention you at one point in the song... not exactly in a flattering way but I hope you'll be able to take it with humour
Win a beta key with creativity! - Page 13
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7mk
Germany10157 Posts
7mk ThomasMKroeber@web.de For competition It's not about you morrow but I did at least mention you at one point in the song... not exactly in a flattering way but I hope you'll be able to take it with humour | ||
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Cheree
Canada123 Posts
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MorroW
Sweden3522 Posts
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ThundaHawk
Canada5 Posts
On March 29 2010 04:33 FrozenArbiter wrote: Yes, that was a great read  | ||
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Solai
204 Posts
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Kare
Norway786 Posts
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Kyhol
Canada2575 Posts
On March 29 2010 07:10 7mk wrote: Weee I'm finally done 7mk ThomasMKroeber@web.de For competition http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15ZpFnmnk3A It's not about you morrow but I did at least mention you at one point in the song... not exactly in a flattering way but I hope you'll be able to take it with humour If Morrow doesn't give you a key, wait until Dustin hears this song. You will get a key for sure. The ending made me laugh pretty hard. This is a job well done. Edit: I just went back a few pages. If I end up getting a few keys I will donate one to this competition, more than one of you deserve a key. | ||
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SultanVinegar
United States372 Posts
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Cheree
Canada123 Posts
On March 29 2010 04:14 Cheree wrote: I made this for the map making competition which hasn't concluded yet, but I hope it's alright to submit it here too. Cheree email: cheree@playsc2gg.x10hosting.com For Competition Submission 2 (if that's allowed XD) + Show Spoiler + I made this map for a beta key contest, finally done. _________________________________ THE PITS (of Despair) A SC2 Map By Cheree Dimensions: 128x128 4 Player SC2 Melee Map (no mods required) Recommended Players: 1vs1, 2vs2, FFA Team Play: Top vs Bottom -or- Left vs Right Symmetric: Yes Description: Your main is in a crater surrounded by ridges and cliffs. Breaking out gives access to two naturals. Be weary of ridges and backdoor paths. Concept Sketch Link [image]: alternate download 1 alternate download 2 Quarter-Map Link [image]: alternate download 1 alternate download 2 Full-Map Link (made with copy/rotate/paste) [image]: alternate download 1 alternate download 2 + Show Spoiler [Summary of Features] + Briefly, here's what to look for: - Main in a crater - Ridges behind main mineral line - Reverse ramp out of main - 2 semi-safe naturals, gets safer as the game goes on - path to one opponent's natural, blocked by 2 sets of destructible rocks - that path can be used to defend/attack high yield base - an open and low ground expansion at the sides of the map - crater in the middle with Xel-Naga tower that can see all the other 4 towers _________________________________ + Show Spoiler [Author's Note and Methods] + Author's Note Hey all, this is my submission for the contest. I wanted to do something that I would be passionate about so that I could devote myself into it. While I won't be using the Galaxy Editor to its full potential, that is not my focus. I wanted to create a SC2 map that can be fun to play on both casually and competitively. Coming from this perspective, I didn't want to do anything crazy and revamp the whole game, so there are a few rules I put out for myself before I started getting creative. Some of them are: Have a main with a choke. Have a nearby natural. Don't stray from the number of patches/gas per base. Have a fair start location for everyone. These are just some of the rules I wanted to abide by. Method It started out with a few sketches on paper, then I thought why not actually create the map with SC2 graphics? First I needed a grid. So I loaded up the beta (cracked ai) and took a screenshot of the grid made by an scv when he's commanded to build something. I copy/pasted that grid for what seemed like an hour until I got a grid of 128x128. Then I split up the map into quarters and drew some shapes to give me an approximate of how I wanted to design this map. Finally, I loaded up the beta again and went on a search to find the appropriate terrain, cliffs, all that and took screenshots. I copy/pasted the parts I wanted into ms paint to get the map layout I wanted. Sure, a lot of work, and kinda messy, but I'm happy with the result. If anyone wishes for me to upload the grid, let me know. The Main You start off in a crater. How crazy is that!? Well, it leaves you vulnerable if you plan to 1-base and you get attacked. So it is not encouraged to turtle off of one base. There is a reverse ramp leading out of your base so you can still wall off either at the top or at the bottom of the ramp to defend against the early rushes. Be sure to break out early, cause you don't want the opponent to settle on the high ground for too long -- It'll be an 'uphill battle' if you catch my drift. Other things to watch out for is the ridge behind your mineral lines. It can be used by the opponent to do storm drops, siege tanks, ghosts, any ranged unit.. so it might be a good idea to make a few turrets, cannons, spore back there to defend. You can even drop a worker on top of that ridge and build your defensive structures there. there should be at least a few 2x2 squares. Up the Ramp You made it out of the crater, congrats! You'll notice you're on relatively high ground now. It's a good place to be. It won't be that easy to set up defenses because there are two ramps the opponent can come up by, and there's a bit of distance between the two. You'll also notice that you have a choice between two naturals. But why choose? Just get both!  Seriously though, taking the natural means having to defend more ramps. If you slip up, you might find your forces in limbo when your opponent attacks. You also don't want your forces to get split up or allow a run by. Once you establish yourself on the high ground and both ramps defended, it should be smooth sailing. Or is it?Natural 1 - Tunnel Vision The destructible rocks near this natural could lead to your opponents natural. It also towers over the high yield expansion. It's an important backdoor to consider, cause defending your two ramps might not be enough. Natural 2 - Looking down This natural isn't as spiffy as the other one, but it overlooks a smaller low yield base that might be safer to hold depending on your opponent's position. _________________________________ Edit 2: Changed layout of post and added Description, Author's Notes, Methods, The Main, Up the Ramp, Natural 1, Natural 2. Edit 1: Added Concept Sketch Links added a youtube vid to this, also for another competition XD | ||
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deadling
Canada3 Posts
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lanaiba
Romania1 Post
We all know that the Hydralisk got nerfed this is my vision about the new Hydra... His name is buttercup, his wife changed it after they maried, she didnt liked his previeus name: "Burn" aka "the zealot destroier". He is the strong silent type. He likes long walks on the beach (Desert Oasis) He is also sensitive and is in touch with his feelings. Before he got married he was a party animal, he was drinking and chilling with his friends the muta and zerlings. One time he even drank some acid, just for the trill, and started spiting all around... He enjoyed hunting for marines and zealots... He can be stubborn, plodding, steady, almost too practical. However, he believes in traditional romance, with flowers, candy, and candlelit dinners. He values faithfulness and loyalty in romance. His hobbies are walking around in the cornfield with his metal detector, treasure hunting, surfing, he doesn't need a board his slither helps him a lot. Every now and then he enjoys reading a good book. He doesnt like to brag but he`s owning at W3 tournaments, he`s a big fan ! He`s the man in the house, the provider, he always has the last word... at least that's what he thinks...here is a little picture of him I managed to make. ![[image loading]](http://img14.imageshack.us/i/hydralisknerfed.png/) gl & hf edit: the original photo was from here http://mcgibs.deviantart.com/art/Hydralisk-35031740, the rest was done in paint by me ! ))*********************** got some spare time and I made another one ! hope you like it ! ![[image loading]](http://img163.imageshack.us/i/the300terrans.png/) | ||
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Zyrre
Sweden291 Posts
zyrree at gmail dot com For competition: Let me tell you a story about the real hero of StarCraft. Joe. When Joe was just a little boy, he didnt really have any dreams about what he wanted to be when he grew up. Sure, there was the standard fireman and superhero phases, but nothing that stuck. He sailed through his early education as a solid C student not worrying about a thing. But after he was done with high school, and he had to start making big decisions, he realised something: he had no idea what he wanted to do with his life. None at all. Some of his friends went on to university, some got menial jobs and some went off to the army. Then he started thinking: "what can I do to help out the most?". He thought about this for several months while staying with friends. One day when he was walking to the local grocerystore, he walked past a poster that caught his eye. "The UED wants YOU to help defend the planet". ![[image loading]](http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/7933/ued.jpg) "Wow", Joe thought. Defending the planet has to be the most exciting and glorius job there is! His brother Jim had already become a Confederate Marshal at this point, and had told him stories of the missions he had been on. Joe had never thought he could actually become a marshal, but he figured he could at least do something to help out. He went to his local recruiting office later that day. - Hello, my name is Joe. I'd like to sign up for the UED. - Hey there son, thats great. What position did you have in mind? - Well, I'm not the brightest kid, I know that. But I would really like to help out with something important. - Okay, let me see what we got... Joe's head was racing with thought. Could it be a medic? A tank operator? Maybe just a regular soldier? Or a vulture driver like his brother Jim started out with? - Well Joe, we do have an assignment that is of the outmost importance availible. - What is it? - You will be operating heavy machinery, and it requires your full concentration throughout the entire mission. - Ok. Sounds good. - Now I don't want you to take this lightly, son. This is a critical mission and you will need to work very long hours. - Whatever it takes, sir. I'm your man! I'm your man. Those words echo everyday in Joe's head. I'm your man. When Joe strapped in on the first day of his mission, he had no idea how long he would be there. For the first few years he was optimistic and really felt that he was doing a good deed. But after five whole years of sitting in that thing, he was exhausted. The only thing that kept him going was news of potential renegotiations of the war. He hoped this could mean reassignment. Something, ANYTHING, other than this. But when the new war terms finally came through, after 12 whole years, the orders for Joe were still the same. Sure the seat is slightly more comfortable, and the aiming equipment is upgraded, but it's still the same job. Going round and round and round. Endlessly. But Joe never loses his concentration. He never slacks off. He's a working class hero in the shadow of his brother. Joe Raynor. ![[image loading]](http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/175/operator.jpg) ![[image loading]](http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/7996/missileturret.jpg) | ||
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MR71N1
Australia9 Posts
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Grim(Reaper)
Canada58 Posts
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c.ngeK
Australia53 Posts
TL time or Sweden time? Just in case: + Show Spoiler + c.ngeK morelikerandumb@hotmail.com For Competition | ||
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TheShade
2 Posts
me_frostyy@yahoo.com For Competition art work The Archon - The merging In times of great peril, two High Templar can take the final step down the Warrior's Path and merge themselves into the awe-inspiring Archon. By abandoning their physical form, the High Templar open themselves up completely to the Protoss gestalt, and they transform into a personification of pure rage. Protected by an immense energy shield, the fiery form of the Archon can wade through countless enemy troops, destroying them with massive bolts of raw Psionic energy. Those Templar that make this final sacrifice are honored forever in the scriptures of the Templar Archives. ![[image loading]](http://i39.tinypic.com/2a0ma83.jpg) The merging is complete. ![[image loading]](http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/9610/pic2y.jpg) Destroy... Annihilate... Obliterate... Eradicate... Basic Concept: The concept for this is taken from Yin-Yang, (yin yang are complementary opposites within a greater whole) she is the passive element “the shield” and he is the active element “the attack”. Hope you all like it. **I do not have a Photoshop license so this is done with pen + paper + paint. If you like the art work I can create more. | ||
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zerglinglove
Germany3 Posts
originaly made for the HD contest but ive seen here some double post so ill do it too ^_^ hope you like it | ||
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Lennon
United Kingdom2275 Posts
On April 01 2010 05:19 zerglinglove wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaUyxKTGK5Q originaly made for the HD contest but ive seen here some double post so ill do it too ^_^ hope you like it I really enjoyed that one. Made me a little sad but it's not like we'll never get to play sc2 | ||
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SultanVinegar
United States372 Posts
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MorroW
Sweden3522 Posts
winner was + Show Spoiler + SultanVinegar congrats to the winner. 1 beta key i hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed ur contribution :D its not attached to any account so u can enter any server u want with it his entry was: + Show Spoiler + On March 26 2010 12:18 SultanVinegar wrote: Today I am very proud to finally submit my entry for this contest. Contains swearing so discretion is advised! Now what separates this song from any other Beta songs? I created the beat entirely from Starcraft samples using Ableton Live. Here is a tutorial on making the dubstep bass with Ableton and the Overmind's voice. + Show Spoiler + My friend Shawn (Bongjwa on TL) was kind enough to spit a verse for it. I think he's a much better rapper than I. Lyrics: + Show Spoiler + SultanVinegar: I'm gonna get a key then I'll stomp some noobies make em type out gg dispense some terrible damage like my homie dustin b tossgirl said she wants to climb my tech tree even white-ra and idra are ladder dodging me fuck the copper league i'm going platinum with these rhymes all up in your mineral line makin reapers double time talk big shit cause i'm terran, from north america stay true til i die won't turn toss like fucking idra I could play all day and still you noobs are all the same think you know the meta-game? I think you need to find your brain Lost in your Temple, need an example? here it is my tactical wit leaves your pants full of shit and my multi-task just don't quit Bongjwa: pour my heart in this lyric just to get a beta key A- zerg on a bad day don't believe stop and play me people often ask why my only build is 4 pool i say noob it's 12 hatch, and bitch im straight gosu you say teh_pwnerer, i say teh_who? i pulled the plug at MSL and watched flash cry boowho i stare straight into your face as my run by gets in hold lurkers on marines so easy it feels like sin ready begin being off and pressing go count it from 5 watch my 1a2a3a got you stunned all surprised at how fast i can make you type it out at how fast i can attack and hotkey ovie scouts how fast it took for me to get the creativity key and kolll i learned to stack those mutas when you still had nazis im left here with nothing just bored and saying next every match ceremony is like fbh on x Samples Used: + Show Spoiler + non-modified samples: BNet countdown noise, start button click modified samples: Bass: Overmind's voice Synth: BNet countdown noise Kick drum: BNet click on channels or ladder buttons on left side Clap: at the end of a menu change (after the woosh sound) Hi-Hat: highlight something on main menu I hope you all really enjoy, and I hope you vote for me to win the key! | ||
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