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    Originally Posted by AW LOST SOLDIER Go to original post
    this contest will have 3x the entries of the last map jam all good for the community.
    It will be interesting, I see less entries this time because there were a lot of people before who entered two or more maps and this time it is one map per person plus we are getting to the season where lots of games release so can they pull themselves away from Destiny 2 and other games, I hope there are more entries but don't see it unfortunately - it's an old game also.
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    The chance to win a copy of fc5 will bring lots of people out for this contest imo.
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    Originally Posted by GRAW2ROBZ Go to original post
    Doesn't take long to max out grids and object credits. I can do that in one sitting of six hours. I had one idea left for a map. Maybe i'll join. But playing against bots feels like a waste of time now.
    Not being funny and it's great you can do that but not everyone can whip up a map within 6 hours or be as confident that it will be a winner The extension of the Map Jam (from 2 weeks to 3 weeks) is for those that want to just focus on making sure their one map has everything they want in it. It was also done for those that may have real life to tend to or have something unexpected happen.

    Remember this has been done due to feedback of entrants. In other words, you could knock a map out in 6 hours....doesn't mean you will submit it 1 hour later when you still have 2-3 weeks left. Plus what happens if you do submit it and then 4-5 days down the line you have another awesome idea?

    Perhaps we could run a Map Jam another time with extreme rules for yourself and others where you must make an absolute 100% perfect map in under 7 hours.
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    I dont really understand the theme, or lack of a theme.

    Freedom isnt a theme imo. Its essentially wide open, no?
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    Another Map Jam Awesome.. As usual I have multiple projects going on with videos, maps and work.. So I hope to cover some maps for the map jam and the winners.I am just about done a very long running project that unfortunately it wont be in this Map jam. The PC map has some enhancements to it (mods). I want to thank Steve64b for his help. This map has been worked on for months and I hope it shows.. I will have a teaser video shortly. I wish everyone the best of luck and look forward to playing their maps.
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    Originally Posted by Fallen-Champ Go to original post
    I didn't see a copy of the Far Cry 5 game as a prize last time? - I think with this one the winners will get the game on release day - the game image looks like a prize.
    Oh man you're completely right, I didn't even register that the game boxes were prizes. Thanks for clarification
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    Your feedback hasn't been overlooked. As listed above, they are the changes we are using in this Map Jam. If things go well or that particular area is still an issue, then we'll look at the feedback and the new feedback given and try again.

    In other words if we feel there does need to be a divide between the consoles then we will look into separating them next time around.

    In regards to the rest, that's my point. Everyone is different or has different things going on. Those that can knock out 2,3, 20, 60 maps in 2 minutes can use the time to make sure everything is how they want it while others use the same amount of time to create their map while juggling other things

    Example:

    You -> Experienced map maker, has work, cranks out 3 maps in 3 days -> Gives you 18-19 days to make them look pretty, relax, check out other maps, crank out another map idea...then finalise 1 map you decide to submit.

    Me -> Not experienced, has work, cranks out 1 map in 18 days -> Gives me a couple of days to make sure everything is good

    Someone else -> Semi-experienced but known in the community, has work....cranks out 1 map in 10 days -> Family emergency strikes -> Has 1 day left to make sure everything is good.

    If that someone else was in our last Map Jam, they would have missed out submitting their map because of their family emergency.

    My point is, it's entirely up to you on how you use the time but to shorten it because you feel it's easy to do things is pretty short sighted and gives the wrong idea of the Map Jam. As already stated, whilst it is a contest, it's mainly for fun

    @Akilyoung

    Freedom is freedom, it can be interpreted however you see it. It does mean it's broad and vague but that's what we're after this time around. Fallen has got some good ideas
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    This sounds like great idea, maybe a good extraction map breaking out of prison is a good plan.
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    Originally Posted by Sabotur Go to original post
    Awesome. I'm entering for sure.

    Could the Map Jams be mentioned at the next Games Conference interviews?
    Hey Sabotur, very cool to see you participating

    As for your question, do you mean the GDC? (Game Developer Conference)
    Or more like a normal game convention like Gamescom or PAX ?
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    Originally Posted by Sabotur Go to original post
    Awesome. I'm entering for sure.

    Could the Map Jams be mentioned at the next Games Conference interviews?
    Hey Sabotur, very cool to see you participating

    As for your question, do you mean the GDC? (Game Developer Conference)
    Or more like a normal game convention like Gamescom or PAX ?
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