Contest #1 Results
The martyred pop machine.
Contest
Description: Best use of a pop machine in an interactive sequence. Pop machine must die. This is a contest to test creativity. Maps must include:
- Some small type of problem which must be overcome.
- A pop machine which must figure prominently in the solution.
Sounds simple. :) In addition, I would prefer the maps be in single-player Half-Life or Opposing Force format. Maps don't need to be large - just large enough to include the problem area. The prize will be everlasting recognition as the first contest winner at VERC. :)
- posted: May 21
- maps due: June 4, 11:59pm pacific time
- winner announced: June 11
Below you will find the contest winner and a collection of some of the better entries from this contest.
Winner!
POPulation by Grey Dog
POPulation, by Grey Dog, is a great example of setting up obstacles that the player must think to overcome. In this map, you need to use several different pop machines to overcome simple problems. In addition, the map is put together quite well, and the you are never left wondering what you're supposed to be doing.
Runners Up
hldungeons by katgrrrl
This was my favorite but it didn't arrive in the correct format, unfortunately.
Rumble by Unquenque
This map, which takes place with the player being in a train car the entire time, has some of my favorite scripted sequences and events. The events involving the pop machine are put together very well and everything flows together quite smoothly.
Pop by Mr. Yuk
This map, featuring an alien-possessed pop machine, is darkly funny. Like the Rumble map, this also features a number of scripted sequences and events that flow together very well.
VERC Soda 1 by Delete_Me
The resident VERC slacker comes through with a funny map featuring a power tripping posessed pop machine and plenty of VERC influence. This map features alternate endings, even accomodating cheaters (that's my favorite ending).
The Hood by Noodlehammer
Noodlehammer's map has you wanting to get into the peep show. Barney won't let you in though. Perhaps he's got something on his mind. Something... very... heavy.
Overfeed by MR
Ever wonder what happens when you overfeed a gargantua? Well, it's not really pretty. All that pop... oh... I just can't talk about it.
Jash Pop by Jashiin
It's got pop machines and a giant mech. Neat!
