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[Gallant Prime]

WINNERS:

1)  YoungestBike679

2)  Stuart Sherman

 

Well, I could not help after reading another thread but wonder what the creative minds of the forum might be able to come up with in regards to map design.

 

So break out your colored pencils, your crayons, your MS paint, your etch-a-sketch or whatever you feel comfortable designing with and design a map for WoT console.  Will it get made?  Who knows but have fun and you can earn some tanks in the process.  

 

So the rules...

 1)  This is a competitive contest...and I'm the judge (for better or worse), so best map that fits the criteria wins first, then second.  I reserve the right if there is a lack of quality in entries to not award--just need one though.  

 

2)  Art work should be original and need to show the development process (a couple pics of process--include your gt).

 

3)  Art should show the top down view, a side-view, and 3-D-esque view.  You don't have to be Rembrandt but you do need to effectively convey the idea.  You may want to include a description and possible breakdown of elements of the map to describe your vision and how to play it.  The idea is more important than the art, but the art may seal the deal.    

 

4)  You may beg, borrow or steal some ideas, (say from other map designs/games) but as a whole it needs to look like yours and a WoT map.  But no copy pasta please.  And don't copy a PC map--doesn't count.  If there are similar maps/ideas, the person who posts first is going to get more weight.    

 

5)  One entry per person.

 

6)  Deadline is August 12th, 11:59pm Central (Chicago) Time.

 

Criteria looking at:

1)  Playability--is it fun to play and does it create interesting engagements? (and the more playable for all classes and tiers the better)

 

2)  Creativity--uniqueness, difference from other maps, unusual elements, does it incorporate a story or historic element. 

 

3)  Practicality--able to be made, not oversaturated or overly complex ie don't go all mini-golf course or tree house of horror on this.  While a Halloween map would be pretty cool, an everyday map is more valuable.  

 

Prizing:  I have the following codes of this batch left (3) T-32 Proto, (2) Stark, (1) Skorpion G, and (1) Wojtek.  First place gets a choice of 2 tanks, Second place gets a choice of 1 tank (after 1st place player chooses).  (I'm a bit eager to give the rest of these codes out btw so I am hoping for a 3rd place but not making promises).

 

Good luck, and have fun!    

[rrmike]

Xbox, ps4 or either?

[Gallant Prime]

rrmike, on 21 July 2019 - 10:21 PM, said:

Xbox, ps4 or either?

 

The codes are good for either console platform.  The map is as you will.  

[stadt-kind]

Pretty nice contest. Hope we'll see some interesting ideas.

[ATHFjman18]

I’m not artistically inclined, but if I have the time maybe I’ll give this a shot. Just gotta remember where I put my crayons...

 

[Dyslexsticks]

If I put a cross through the entirety of the southwest sniping position on ghost town can that be a submission.

[Fishfood50]

Sounds like a great contest, got a good idea (well I think it's good) just need to be able to put it down in a half decent way. Good luck all.

[CatSnipah]

I already stuck my crayons up my nose, my pencils in my ear, and ate the silver goop out if the etch-a-sketch.

[XT356]

There is a court order that does not let me near crayons. This is going to be a tough contest.

[Pit Friend]

I donated all my crayons to starving Marines. 

[John Arrowsmith]

Stepps winter  variant.   Do i win?

[YoungestBike679]

Hi Gallant Prime:

I get "top view" and I think I've got a handle on 3-D-esque view.

(Actually drawing them is a different issue!)

However what are you looking for a `side view`?

 

And to start the paper trail for the development process, two words: St Nazaire.

Site of Operation Chariot - the British operation to disable the Normandie Dock.

The lock gates seems like a good spot for an encounter or assault base.

Lock is 50m x 350m so can be made to fit.

Maybe have a hull in drydock with some ramps going on and off...

Now where to have artillery positioned?

Hmm - did somebody just suggest the 6 fathom line? :-)

Stay tuned for further developments and even a picture or two (maybe 3!)

 

 

 

[Frauzscht TEK]

My entry 

 

https://ibb.co/wgC4k3T

[Gallant Prime]

Dyslexsticks, on 22 July 2019 - 05:06 AM, said:

If I put a cross through the entirety of the southwest sniping position on ghost town can that be a submission.

 

lol but no.  

 

CatSnipah, on 22 July 2019 - 10:02 AM, said:

I already stuck my crayons up my nose, my pencils in my ear, and ate the silver goop out if the etch-a-sketch.

 

I'm impressed...multiple pencils in one ear seems quite difficult.  

 

John Arrowsmith, on 22 July 2019 - 04:23 PM, said:

Stepps winter  variant.   Do i win?

 

I don't care for winter variants much.  Now a jungle...but no.  

 

YoungestBike679, on 22 July 2019 - 07:07 PM, said:

Hi Gallant Prime:

I get "top view" and I think I've got a handle on 3-D-esque view.

(Actually drawing them is a different issue!)

However what are you looking for a `side view`?

 

 

 

Along the lines like in drafting.  A 3-D view would be more like the new arty mechanic--up in the air looking from an angle, while a side view is more like you are standing on the map at the edge looking across it.  The top and side would be more functional and the 3-D more artistic is my thoughts.  

[AngryL0AF]

Bonus points for actually using crayons right?

[M4ntiX]

Instructions too complicated, got crayons stuck in body parts. 

[DEZERTstorm03]

My entry:

 

https://imgur.com/a/OintJjy

[STUART SHERMAN]

I’m very interested in this contest but am not young/smart enough to find a free map creating tool online. Can I actually send pics of of my crayon art?

It won’t compare to the amazing looking entries here, but I’m too cheap to pay for an app that would prob not get used very much. 

[Cobravert]

I can't freehand draw to save my life, but I do like your making this contest for those that can.

Cool idea!

[Mahrs]

I know everyone wants to do WW2 (or WW1) maps, but I've got an idea: Gettysburg. If you've been there, you know what I mean - lots of potential there.

 

Ft. Irwin would work too, ha. The 73rd Easting... I'm not sure another desert map sounds good.