Counter-Strike Source Map Contest FAQ
Q: There are other contests going on out there. Can I enter a map in the CSGZ map contest that I have entered elsewhere?
A: Yes. As long as your map meets the contest criteria it's perfectly acceptable to enter more than contest.
Q: Can I enter more than 1 map?
A: Yes, you can enter as many maps as you want.
Q: I made a map a couple months ago that I would like to enter in your contest. Can I add the www.csgamezone.com reference somewhere, recompile and enter it in your contest?
A: Yes.
Q: Where does the www.csgamezone.com reference have to be in my map?
A: Anywhere that's visible. It can be graffiti on a wall, a street sign, words on a picture, etc, etc.
Q: Including the www.csgamezone.com reference is kind of pain. Why do I have to include it?
A: If you think including a reference is a pain imagine sorting through hundreds of submissions that are just maps stolen from the original author. We have neither the time or desire to "background check" hundreds of maps to make sure they are legit. It would be a horrible ending to the contest to award someone the prize only to find out after the fact that they stole the map from someone else.
Q: What are you going to do with my map when you get it?
A: Your map will be available for download by anyone who visits our site. We're not keeping the maps secret or trying to charge people for access or anything like that. In the order in which it was received, it will be uploaded to our dedicated Source server and played/tested by our admins and the general public. The winning map will be added to our server's map rotation for at least a month or two.
Q: I don't have any space to host my map so people can download it. Can you help?
A: Sure, no problem. Just e-mail your map & screenshots to counterstrikemaps@gmail.com
Q: I think your contest is BS and you won't pay anyone anything. How are you making money on this?
A: We will pay as we have agreed. We have a sponsor who has already provided us with the funds. Feel free to stop in the forums and ask questions or post your concerns. We have nothing to hide and are more than happy to answer any questions. We're not making a cent off this contest. We're just a bunch of guys (and girls) who like CS:S and found ourselves in a position to "give a little back" to the community.
Q: If I win will you mail me a check or send me cash?
A: No. Payments will be made via PayPal ONLY. There will be no exceptions to this rule.
Q: I heard a rumor that the first place prize might be going up higher than $300, and, you're going to offer a second place prize as well. Is that true?
A: hehe...we'll never tell! (word on the street is watch for an announcement that answers both of these questions in the next 1 - 2 weeks)
Q: How are you going to judge the maps - what are you looking for?
A: Well, there will be about 15 people voting on the maps so we'll have a wide variety of opinions and factors that come into play during voting. To summarize quickly the two most important elements will be "how does it look and how does it play?" Game play and appearance will be two very important factors.
Q: Is there any advantage to getting my map in early?
A: The sooner we get it the more time we'll have to play it. So yea, the sooner the better.
Q: Does it have to be a certain kind of map? de_ or cs_ for example.
A: No. All map types are welcome.
Have more questions? Go to www.csgamezone.com and ask away!
A: Yes. As long as your map meets the contest criteria it's perfectly acceptable to enter more than contest.
Q: Can I enter more than 1 map?
A: Yes, you can enter as many maps as you want.
Q: I made a map a couple months ago that I would like to enter in your contest. Can I add the www.csgamezone.com reference somewhere, recompile and enter it in your contest?
A: Yes.
Q: Where does the www.csgamezone.com reference have to be in my map?
A: Anywhere that's visible. It can be graffiti on a wall, a street sign, words on a picture, etc, etc.
Q: Including the www.csgamezone.com reference is kind of pain. Why do I have to include it?
A: If you think including a reference is a pain imagine sorting through hundreds of submissions that are just maps stolen from the original author. We have neither the time or desire to "background check" hundreds of maps to make sure they are legit. It would be a horrible ending to the contest to award someone the prize only to find out after the fact that they stole the map from someone else.
Q: What are you going to do with my map when you get it?
A: Your map will be available for download by anyone who visits our site. We're not keeping the maps secret or trying to charge people for access or anything like that. In the order in which it was received, it will be uploaded to our dedicated Source server and played/tested by our admins and the general public. The winning map will be added to our server's map rotation for at least a month or two.
Q: I don't have any space to host my map so people can download it. Can you help?
A: Sure, no problem. Just e-mail your map & screenshots to counterstrikemaps@gmail.com
Q: I think your contest is BS and you won't pay anyone anything. How are you making money on this?
A: We will pay as we have agreed. We have a sponsor who has already provided us with the funds. Feel free to stop in the forums and ask questions or post your concerns. We have nothing to hide and are more than happy to answer any questions. We're not making a cent off this contest. We're just a bunch of guys (and girls) who like CS:S and found ourselves in a position to "give a little back" to the community.
Q: If I win will you mail me a check or send me cash?
A: No. Payments will be made via PayPal ONLY. There will be no exceptions to this rule.
Q: I heard a rumor that the first place prize might be going up higher than $300, and, you're going to offer a second place prize as well. Is that true?
A: hehe...we'll never tell! (word on the street is watch for an announcement that answers both of these questions in the next 1 - 2 weeks)
Q: How are you going to judge the maps - what are you looking for?
A: Well, there will be about 15 people voting on the maps so we'll have a wide variety of opinions and factors that come into play during voting. To summarize quickly the two most important elements will be "how does it look and how does it play?" Game play and appearance will be two very important factors.
Q: Is there any advantage to getting my map in early?
A: The sooner we get it the more time we'll have to play it. So yea, the sooner the better.
Q: Does it have to be a certain kind of map? de_ or cs_ for example.
A: No. All map types are welcome.
Have more questions? Go to www.csgamezone.com and ask away!
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