Epic Opens Map-Naming Contest

Logan Frederick

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Epic Opens Map-Naming Contest



Epic Games leaves the name to one of Unreal Tournament III's multiplayer maps up to the players.

Epic Games, developers behind the Unreal series, are hosting a "Name That Map!" [http://utforums.epicgames.com/showthread.php?t=576680] contest where forum users can name a capture-the-flag multiplayer level in the upcoming Unreal Tournament III title. To enter, gamers must register [http://utforums.epicgames.com/register.php?s=90861863fca83411bf1e556a23d2f87d] at the site and post in the forum topic before September 10.

Epic forum administrator WarTourist provides these naming suggestions:
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Here's some tips on how we choose a name:
-It has to sound cool!
-The name must be of the form "CTF-Name". Multi-word names should be capitalized, i.e., "CTF-FirstSecondThirdWord".
-Don't be silly with using names trademarked by someone else, immature stuff, etc.
-The name has to fit the mood. This level takes place in orbit around Omicron 6, the home of the sinister Necris. CTF-HappySunriseBunnyKisses is not appropriate.
-The name has to relate to the map closely, so that if someone says the map name you'll know which one they mean. For example, a map with a big suspension bridge is called CTF-Suspense. The UT DM map with the deadly pressure chamber was called DM-Pressure. We've broken this rule sometimes, but it's something we're paying more attention to in UT3.
-For this map, the obvious hook is the gorgeous skybox with the star (Omicron) rising over the planet's horizon.
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