If I can't add more brushes, I'm leaning towards adding light-emitting concrete. This is going to be silly.

5 of those brushes would definitely be counted, the 6th is questionable and I'll wait for other judges/organizer to comment.


(Note: merged threads)

Rules (Quake 3):

1. A maximum of 20 visible brushes may be used in the level geometry.

2. A maximum of 10 visible patches are allowed in place of a brush (e.g. you can use 16 brushes and 4 patches).

3. Use of all entities (lights, triggers, etc) is allowed and does not add to the 20 brush limit. With the exception of map-models [either stock or 3rd party). This also includes prefabs.

4. Decals and custom sounds are also not allowed.

5. There no texture limit. Stock or 3rd party textures can be used. In case you are using 3rd party textures you must also include the credits. Otherwise the map will be dismissed.

6. The creation of a basic skybox will not add to the 20 brush limit.

- A simple cube may be used to set up a skybox. Complex skyboxes that contain more than a simple cube setup is not allowed.
- A basic sky entity with a skydome mesh may be used to set up a skybox. Complex skyboxes that contain more than a simple skydome mesh setup is not allowed.

7. Brushes are not allowed to have more than 32 surfaces.

8. All submissions should be as complete as possible.

- Do not delete the brushes from your editor once you are done. We need to be able to see what you built and how you built it, so removal of the brushes after completion is not allowed.
- Place all weapons and game type specific entities where they should be. All submissions should be fully functional in their specified gametype(s).
- Include a name, description, level screenshot and the .map file. These are required and do affect marking if not present.

9. Any content that falls outside the rules should be checked with a judge on whether it is allowed before submission. This rule set is fairly comprehensive, but a lack of mentioning something use does not automatically mean it is allowed.

10. The value of each submission is a subjective thing. Judges will do their best to judge evenly and equally. To prevent unpleasantries, all marks given by the judges are final and are not up for debate.

See #3 (I should also mention that visible func_ entities count as brushes - like if you make a door out of a brush).

I would say no. The rules say no decals, texture projection works on the same principles as decals, it's just another method of doing it. I have nothing against external lightmaps if you're smart enough to figure out what I mean by that.


BTW, I was seriously sick last Saturday and was hospitalized. I became severely dehydrated due to not being able to keep any water down and my blood pressure fell and hit the floor. I was so dehydrated, I couldn't pee for an entire day. I was hooked up to an I.V. and they pumped about 2 litres of water in me. So now I'm under doctor's orders to drink a much larger quantity of water than normal. I'm just saying...