Today we're launching our first ever mapping contest for Primal Carnage: Extinction...
There's another community created level already lined up for this Halloween, but we really want to get more people involved in the PCE mapping scene!
Fire up the SDK and start building levels to have a chance at winning a selection of sweet rewards, from the skin of your dreams to a five hundred dollar grand-prize!
Where To Start
You can find the Primal Carnage: Extinction- SDK in your Steam library under Software.
If you're just getting started, click here for help using the development tools.
Post your progress, get critiques and advice in the Extinction Editor channel of the official discord chat.
And now, for the contest itself...
CONTEST CATEGORIES
Whitebox Warriors
In this category, you must work using either brushes or basic geometry shapes. Put all of your energies into level design, creating the best map layouts possible using the fundamentals of mapping. Your world may be made out of blocks, but look beyond that and focus on how the map *feels* to play.
Don't get hung up on the visuals, use your imagination to make spaces that have good game flow.
A cylinder can be a fallen tree log, a cube could be a building. A staircase could be... well, a staircase.
Use the tools at your disposal to create the most inventive and fun levels you can!
Mapping Maniacs
Those who are more comfortable with the editor or just have more time on their hands, can enter into this category. These maps will be judged on the best mixture of visual and structural elements, how well the gameplay is complemented by the art, and the overall level of polish in all aspects.
What's the Theme?
There are guidelines below, (please stick to them) but we don't have a hard theme for this contest.
We just want people to make something great!
CONTEST INFO
- The contest begins NOW and ends November 29th, midnight (UTC)
- Your map must be compatible with at least one ranked game mode (TDM, GTTC, CTE, Hunt)
- Entries must be submitted to Steam Workshop
- Winner is chosen in a secret backroom meeting by the development team.
CONTEST RULES
- Whitebox Warriors- limit of three entries, per person
- Mapping Maniacs- limit of one entry, per person
- In the interest of fairness, you cannot enter a map started before the contest was announced.
- Entry must only contain original work- do not steal another person's hard efforts.
- You may collaborate / work in teams, but only on a single submission.
- Do not use any 3D assets other than those already found inside the SDK (custom textures are okay)
- Edits of official maps are not allowed. Try to be more creative than that!
- Your entry must not contain anything offensive or inappropriate.
- Be respectful to all other members of the community and their entries.
- All entries must be made with passion!
HOW TO ENTER
- Submit your map to the Steam Workshop, with the word (CONTEST) added to the name.
- Add the "Mapping Maniacs #1" tag or Whitebox Warrirors #1 tag to your submission.
- Your entry must be submitted before 11:59PM UTC on November 29th 2020.
Note: the workshop tool will be getting updated with the new tags in the next couple of days.
If you're super eager and already have a submission to upload before then, simply include the words #MappingManiacs or #WhiteboxWarriors in your Workshop description.
PRIZES
We have a range of rewards for the lucky winners to receive, even if your map doesn't make it into the game. Here are the prizes up for grabs in the various categories....
Whitebox Warriors award winner:
- Receives any 5 in-game items of their choosing.
- $30 Steam Gift Card
Mapping Maniacs, 2nd Place award winner:
- Receives any 5 in-game items of their choosing
- Collaborate with us on a custom-designed skin, just for you
- $60 Steam Gift Card
Mapping Maniacs, 1st Place (Grand Prize) award winner:
- Receives any 5 in-game items of their choosing
- Collaborate with us on a custom-designed skin, just for you
- A selection of exclusive Primal Carnage merchandise
- Winning map officially added to the game in a future update
- Grand Prize award of $500 USD!
(*cash prizes will be divided between team members of collaborations)
GOOD LUCK!
We'll be showcasing all of the maps that were made for the contest once it has concluded, as well as spotlighting honorable mentions for:
- Concepts,
- Attention to Detail,
- Layout Inventiveness,
- Kismet Wizardy!
You have two months to show us what you can do.
