mdl has nothing(!) to do with wdl !

zeusk, what do you mean by this?

EDIT: same as Rei

sry im a noob, but how/where do we put our contest entries?

I think it would be a good idea to start with a wip thread in the projects forum and show some screen shots. This allows you to learn from critics and suggestions.

A good level should not be just a collection of models in a large room with default light. This community can help you to improve your design if you are a beginner. Well, there may be some bad comments from one or two users, but on the other hand you cannot improve without critics.

About the level upload. The timeline ends in about 6 months from now. Once we know how large the compressed levels + assets are, I will decide how the files find their way to the jury.
If there are only small levels, they could be delivered per email. You could provide a download link, etc.

It is not defined, yet.

I can provide hosting space for levels. I can provide a folder and subdomain(which you can create subfolders in it if you want) to jury with limited ftp rights(in my hosting space for them to upload the maps for voting etc. Bandwith is not a problem but hosting space is limited around 45gb(for that folder).

I also may try to put up a upload page with an interface for mappers but it is very unlikely.(if anyone knows a script for uploading/sharing big files, i can look into them.)

This contest misses a strict rulebook and examplelevel.
How is the compatability of levels to the gamecode assured?

Slacer, post an examplelevel with defaul movement code and
actions for levelelements. to test the design against.

The main idea was to have two contests. One for artists and another one for developers.

The artists create levels including static meshes, terrains, bsp/block levels, textures and great light settings.
Well, lights are the only thing which cannot be transfered to other levels - but could help to win the contest if two entries are very close to the winning position.

Now it seems I have to provide the code without that second competition because you need the code now.

I am currently developing that code but it is not ment to be a complete game including great bots and path finding.

What I have so far is

• basic movement (run, strafe, jump, dodge, fall)
• shoot with bulletmarks (but no damage, because there are no bots)
• general health pickups (up to 100 HP)
• lift
• teleporters

I think you need more than just that, but it can be used as a kind of "run through". It helps me to see if the corridors are wide enough, if the player can run around the corner without stopping.

I am not a level designer and my testlevel would be ugly. It could however help to keep everything at the same size level.

So, what do you need?
- a programmers level as reference for dimensions
- the code listed above
- what are the main features YOU need to test your level?
(eg. killzones, doors, general pickups for weapons, ammo, shields, mega health pack,...)

Just tell it and I add this to my list - and check if I can develop the features soon.

If there would be a coding competition, i am in. I would also like to help you code in lite-c, slacer

i meant since you cant use wdl files in the free version, it would be cool to let ppl that just own 3dsmax and the free version of mdl to enter.(ppl like me)

wdl stands for world definition language (~) and has nothing to do with level design. Do you confuse wdl with wmp/wmb, the regular level file of gamestudio?