Che meravigliaThe "Back to Basics" challenge this year is to build a single level of about one hour net gameplay with every builder using the wad and texture set provided by Horus. They are based on the classic TR2 Venice textures and objects but redone to fit today's quality standards.
The texture set is made of 128px high quality textures to be used with the OLD version of the NGLE. This is a version that does not require the NG engine but gives the builder the advantage of less crashes and the use of 128px textures. The old NGLE will be provided for the builders.
The engine to be used will be the Extended Memory Patch to make sure the BtB levels will run smoothly despite the new objects and textures. The extend memory patch is the standard TRLE engine that is just slightly modified to be capable of handling bigger and detailed levels.
Builders can join the project in August/September and will have time until December to build their level. The levels will be released on January 1st by the author "BtB 2010". This way reviewers can send in their reviews without favouring any level builder. The builders will be revealed on March 1st. The builders with the highest ratings win the competition. The players can submit guesses about who built which level and on March 1st, those players who have guessed most levels and builders correctly will win the player's competition.
Looking forward to the competition and I hope lots of builders will join!
Nadine
Bronze Reviewer (21 )