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Geek Culture / VOTE: Very Best of the Best (2009)

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KeithC
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Posted: 1st Dec 2009 20:32 Edited at: 17th Dec 2009 13:25
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After you get a chance to play each BOTB entry, go over the following criteria sheet (to be used as a guide); then select the one game that you believe to be: The Very Best of the Best!

- Originality: Is the game the same "run and gun" that is inherent with First Person Shooters; and if so, is there a new angle?

- Frame Rate: Is there a severe amount of lag?

- Level Design: Does the game's levels appear to "flow" well? Is it well thought out?

- Lighting: Does the placement of the lights make sense? Is there a light source, or does it appear to come from "nowhere"? Do the lights compliment the atmosphere?

- Entity Placement: Do you have entities scattered about an area for no reason? Do the entities make sense, when compared to the environment and theme of the level?

- Custom Media: Is there any non-standard (comes with FPSC) media being used? Does it fit well with the environment and overall theme?

- Sound Effects and Music: Sound effects play an integral role in any game. Placed at key moments in gameplay, they can really add to the depth of the gaming experience. Does the music used fit the mood of the game's theme? Do the sound effects enhance the gameplay?

- Custom HUD: Was a custom HUD used (was there a HUD at all)? Does it fit with the overall look of the game?

- Custom Menu: Was the menu using any custom elements? Was it easy to navigate?

- Custom Load Screens: Were the load screens using a standard FPSC look, or were they unique? Did the developer use the opportunity to give you any info about the game or level (or any hints)?

- Overall "Fun-Factor": Was the game fun to play?

ENTRIES


The Warehouse - Puppy of Kosh

Automatic Update - Wehtam_

Pioneering - Chidem

Canalyst - Sector 49 Studios

Red Shift - Blazer X





VOTING ENDS ON December 25th!



What is the Best of the Best?

What is the Very Best of the Best?

-Keith
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KeithC
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This didn't make it in the Newsletter, so it was suggested that I post this here as well.

-Keith
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You guys kind of shot yourself in the foot when you chose "best of the best" for titles that you really meant to say were "the best"...

One man, one lawnmower, plenty of angry groundhogs.
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Downloading them all now, +/- see who gets the best ^_^

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-Laz

Edit;

FFs stupid graphics tablet. I keep forgetting you cant play games with it.

*Facepalms* i shouldnt have given away my mouse lol.


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Quote: "You guys kind of shot yourself in the foot when you chose "best of the best" for titles that you really meant to say were "the best"..."

I fail to see what you mean?

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Quote: "I fail to see what you mean?"

He's saying if you'd chosen Best instead of Best Of The Best then this would have been Best Of The Best which would have been simpler. I still think this should be called Best Of The Best Of The Best - much snappier title.

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KeithC
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Well; it is what it is, and has been going on for a few years now without any problems.

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No-ones suggesting that there is actually a problem. I think it was originally humour on Peter H's part.

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Ah...must be the cold that's sticking around with me...didn't see that! lol

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indeed.

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New link for Canalyst is up; for those who couldn't download it before.

-Keith

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KeithC
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5 more days left to play and VOTE!! Show your support for your fellow developers!

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KeithC
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One last push, and a reminder to Vote for who you think is the Very Best of the Best!

-Keith
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When do you think the results will be available?
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KeithC
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As soon as I can get the poll results from Rick.

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I have a winner! I'll start up the official thread tonight (hopefully), and get the relevant info off to BatVink (hopefully it's not too late for the Newsletter.

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Here are the results:

http://forum.thegamecreators.com/?m=forum_view&t=163351&b=35

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Quote: "FFs stupid graphics tablet. I keep forgetting you cant play games with it. "

//Off-topic stuff

//On-Topic
Congratulations to the winners, enjoy that badge, I guess you'll only have it for a year.

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The winner keeps it for all time (which is why it's designated as VBOTB: 2009). Next year's winner will get their own.

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