Re: Blur 5 Grand Final: Results Video is Live; Demos Up

Postby **_danielr_** » 2015.02.28 (08:05)

Right, I'd love to be in for speed run, NUMA name danielr (as opposed to _danielr_) but I haven't nominated yet as I don't know if I'm looking in the right place for maps.
I was browsing here: http://www.nmaps.net/browse
If this is the right place to look, how do you know what number the map is?

Only maps between 231638 & 234490 are allowed

Sorry for the ignorance :P

EDIT: Have submitted that form now. All good :)

http://nmaps.net/user/MiBeM · Postby **MiBeM** » 2015.02.28 (08:32)

You can also nominate runs and players. That's what I did, since I don't really play NUMA maps. (make sure the runs were submitted in 2014)

http://www.nmaps.net/user/Aidiera · Postby **aids** » 2015.02.28 (08:40)

MiBeM wrote:You can also nominate runs and players. That's what I did, since I don't really play NUMA maps. (make sure the runs were submitted in 2014)

Yes yes. Even more helpful is going straight to the source and filling out this spreadsheet. Read more here: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=10284

http://nmaps.net/user/ska · Postby **ska** » 2015.03.02 (13:23)

Round 1 has commenced.

HS: 235094 -- liquefied (by ska)
SR: 235093 -- snakeskin (by Aidiera)

Special thanks to Aidiera for supplying the speedrun map. The only alteration I made was the removal of a zap drone in the final chamber because it had a tendency to cause bottlenecks; and we all know how annoying those can be!

You've got a week to get your runs in. Here's how long is left.

Postby **Innuendonewb** » 2015.03.02 (14:37)

Nice map ska! So we can submit our runs just like normal and it won't show up right?

http://nmaps.net/user/ska · Postby **ska** » 2015.03.02 (16:04)

Innuendonewb wrote:Nice map ska! So we can submit our runs just like normal and it won't show up right?

Yep. I've just tested it by logging out. All systems go. Also, you're welcome to use highscores mode to submit your speedruns if you like (but it's not a prerequisite.)

Also, I'm glad you liked it... I wanted something with a few different options...

http://nmaps.net/user/mohit_ghune · Postby **Mohit_Ghune** » 2015.03.02 (17:14)

Are you kidding me?? danielr is here!! :O :O
I am gonna lose my balls. :O
Shit got even more real.

Hi, danielr! Love you for your abilities, hate you for stealing bunch of my 0ths.

http://nmaps.net/user/golfkid · Postby **golf** » 2015.03.02 (22:14)

ska, have you talked with sidke at all to get the demos unlocked after the deadline for each week? I know I always looked forward to that in the previous competitions.

http://nmaps.net/user/lifdoff · Postby **lifdoff** » 2015.03.02 (23:18)

Why would he need sidke for that? Can't he just remove the privatecontest tag (I know, not a tag, but you know what I mean) from the level code?

http://nmaps.net/user/golfkid · Postby **golf** » 2015.03.02 (23:41)

lifdoff wrote:Why would he need sidke for that? Can't he just remove the privatecontest tag (I know, not a tag, but you know what I mean) from the level code?

That might work, not sure how it works exactly. I know that in the past Unreality unlocked the demos for us, but now control of the server has passed on to sidke.

http://nmaps.net/user/ska · Postby **ska** » 2015.03.02 (23:56)

golf wrote:
lifdoff wrote:Why would he need sidke for that? Can't he just remove the privatecontest tag (I know, not a tag, but you know what I mean) from the level code?
That might work, not sure how it works exactly. I know that in the past Unreality unlocked the demos for us, but now control of the server has passed on to sidke.

Worst comes to worst, I could always manually copy the user levels demo data into a zip file, but hopefully it's as simple as changing the map ID; it's possible the issue occurred because the map became rated, and hence it could no longer be edited. Out of curiosity, do Numa admins have the ability to edit rated maps?

http://nmaps.net/user/ · Postby **oxymoron93** » 2015.03.03 (02:52)

Is it possible to join now? (highscoring)

http://nmaps.net/user/ska · Postby **ska** » 2015.03.03 (03:05)

oxymoron93 wrote:Is it possible to join now? (highscoring)

Yes. Late sign ups are a-ok. Just ensure you submit a nomination.

http://nmaps.net/user/mohit_ghune · Postby **Mohit_Ghune** » 2015.03.03 (04:58)

What happens if more than one player gets the same score i.e. get =ed on a map. Does he get 10 points or according to the scoring your mentioned before?

http://nmaps.net/user/ska · Postby **ska** » 2015.03.03 (08:12)

I initially thought that tied scores should both receive the same value (i.e. If player A ties with player B for 0th, both of those players would receive 10 points, while the 2nd place getter (third using traditional placing systems) would receive 8 points. Although I have been leaning towards making it a first in, best served deal (to stimulate activity on tied scores), I don't think this is fair.

http://nmaps.net/user/lifdoff · Postby **lifdoff** » 2015.03.03 (08:28)

Huh, I never knew that rated maps can't be edited. The more you know...

http://nmaps.net/user/macrohenry · Postby **macrohenry** » 2015.03.03 (08:37)

I see that three players have submitted speedruns on 235094. Those don't count for the contest since 235093 is the map for speedruns, correct?

http://nmaps.net/user/ska · Postby **ska** » 2015.03.03 (10:02)

macrohenry wrote:I see that three players have submitted speedruns on 235094. Those don't count for the contest since 235093 is the map for speedruns, correct?

Yes, you're correct. There is, of course, nothing wrong with submitting a speedrun for that map if you like, but there is no tangible incentive for doing so.

Postby **_danielr_** » 2015.03.03 (13:09)

Mohit_Ghune wrote:Are you kidding me?? danielr is here!! :O :O
I am gonna lose my balls. :O
Shit got even more real.

Hi, danielr! Love you for your abilities, hate you for stealing bunch of my 0ths.

*blush* Hi Mohit, I'm a real fan of your runs! I do seem to like beating you and MiBeM in particular... ;)

By the way, everyone, what are we like for playing tactically?
I've just beaten Macro's sr 0th (:P), but haven't submitted my run yet. Assuming he stays top, couldn't I submit mine 1 second before the deadline and take the win?
Any thoughts? It sounds like a douchey move to me...

Postby **jp27ace** » 2015.03.03 (14:26)

_danielr_ wrote:
Mohit_Ghune wrote:Are you kidding me?? danielr is here!! :O :O
I am gonna lose my balls. :O
Shit got even more real.

Hi, danielr! Love you for your abilities, hate you for stealing bunch of my 0ths.
*blush* Hi Mohit, I'm a real fan of your runs! I do seem to like beating you and MiBeM in particular... ;)

By the way, everyone, what are we like for playing tactically?
I've just beaten Macro's sr 0th (:P), but haven't submitted my run yet. Assuming he stays top, couldn't I submit mine 1 second before the deadline and take the win?
Any thoughts? It sounds like a douchey move to me...

I don't personally have a problem with this, but of course it is up to ska to decide. It would be somewhat difficult to monitor however as you could always just claim you made that run 2 seconds before the deadline.
Knowing people might do this is also a good incentive to keep improving your run even if you are happy with your current position, which means we get to see more impressive runs at the end of the week.
Of course you also run the risk of forgetting to submit your run, but given that I am currently busy during the week, most of my runs will probably end up being submitted quite late.

Great to see you competing danielr (or do you prefer dan?), your speedruns certainly are impressive.

http://nmaps.net/user/vankusss · Postby **vankusss** » 2015.03.03 (15:29)

_danielr_ wrote:By the way, everyone, what are we like for playing tactically?
I've just beaten Macro's sr 0th (:P), but haven't submitted my run yet. Assuming he stays top, couldn't I submit mine 1 second before the deadline and take the win?
Any thoughts? It sounds like a douchey move to me...

There is nothing preventing you to do so, but generally (at least in blur 4) I think people just submit right away. I think it's more fun that way, and it's not like we're playing for money. But it's not douchey to wait.

http://nmaps.net/user/mohit_ghune · Postby **Mohit_Ghune** » 2015.03.03 (17:22)

I am gonna say/ask few things that I wanted to all my life (everything is completely unrelated to this topic):

jp, how do you manage to find the best routes of maps. I shit my pants watching your improvised routes. Your route on a map (forgot the level) gave danielr nominations for best run of the year twice in a row.

danielr, why aren't you active on NUMA? I would love for you to be there.

van, I am a big fan of you! I watch iNsane everytime I want inspiration for speedrunning. Love you for that video. Would it be possible for you to make a sequel to that? :)

Postby **_danielr_** » 2015.03.03 (19:51)

jp27ace wrote:do you prefer dan?

Dan would be nice :) And thanks jp, your runs are real sweet too :)

Mohit_Ghune wrote:Your route on a map (forgot the level) gave danielr nominations for best run of the year twice in a row.

That is so true. I owe jp for 81-4, I really do.

Mohit_Ghune wrote:danielr, why aren't you active on NUMA?

Hmmm.. I always figured I wouldn't have the time. Besides, I don't really know what it's all about - fancy summing it up for me? :)

Considering what's been said, from now on I'll submit a run as soon as I've done it.
Speaking of which... how about we go under 600f? ;P

http://nmaps.net/user/EddyMataGallos · Postby **EddyMataGallos** » 2015.03.03 (20:07)

This could be one of the few cases where N v2.0 system (autosubmission) could be handy.

http://nmaps.net/user/lifdoff · Postby **lifdoff** » 2015.03.03 (23:06)

_danielr_ wrote:
Mohit_Ghune wrote:danielr, why aren't you active on NUMA?
Hmmm.. I always figured I wouldn't have the time. Besides, I don't really know what it's all about - fancy summing it up for me? :)

I'm not Mohit, but NUMA stands for N User Map Archive, and it's basically chock-full of user-created maps, where you can submit your own maps and rate and comment on maps of others, as well as brag about your skills by submitting awesome demos.

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