Almost anyone can write a decent game mod, create a map and then distribute it to other gamers who play it for a few weeks until the next one comes along. Only the true innovator can create an elegant and complex mod in a specified time period. Only a talented few are interested in elevating the mod community into the realm of high art…
By rewarding the talents and resources of a worldwide community of aspiring game developers and artists, the Max Payne 2 Official Mod Contest is a catalyst for talented individuals intimately familiar with game mods as well as those who might have never attempted to create a mod before.
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The Max Payne 2 mod contest publicly recognizes and rewards talented individuals across the globe that create the most compelling mods in three categories. Winners will be judged by representatives from Remedy, Rockstar, Computer Gaming World and Shacknews. Winners in all categories will have their mods included on CGW's monthly CD, as well as made available for download from the official Max Payne 2 site and a variety of mod community sites around the net. Read on for categories and official rules.
Best Original Mod
Utilizing all elements of the Max Payne Max-Ed tools, the winner will create an original mod that expands the gameplay of Max Payne 2. Let your imagination run wild or simply extend the story included with the retail game. The choices in this category are all yours. Length of gameplay is not central to winning this category; rather the most complete, finely tuned mod that brings to life either a new way of playing Max Payne 2 or an exhilarating extension of its current gameplay will be crowned the winner.
As its title implies, originality counts as much as technical skill. Whether its a well-written and unique story, a new mode of play unlike any we've seen before, or a visual style that surprises and delights, the game is your canvas.
Prize:
Custom Max Payne 2 PC from Falcon Northwest
Complete with Max Payne 2 artwork and illuminated logo.
PC Specs:
CPU : Intel Pentium 4 3.2Ghz/800FSB
Motherboard : ASUS P4C800 DDR/400 875P
Graphics Card : ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 256MB
Memory : 1GB Corsair TwinX 3200LL-PT
Hard Drives : (2) Western Digital WD360 36GB Raptor SATA (total 72GB)
DVD-RW Drive : Plextor PX708A DVD/RW (Black)
DVD-ROM Drive : Toshiba 16X DVD-ROM (Black)
Floppy Drive : Teac floppy drive (Black)
Sound : Creative Labs Audigy II ZS Pro
Case : Customized Coolermaster ATC-110
Power Supply : Enermax EG465P-VE (FC)
CPU Cooler : Zalman CNPS7000 Silent P4 Cooler
Sound Dampening : CM Acoustics sound dampening
Best New Dead Man Walking Level
Mods worthy of this category will create a new Max Payne 2 Dead Man Walking bonus level. The winner will be the level that best expresses the speed and frenzied excitement inherent in the Dead Man Walking gameplay mode, without altering the mode's fundamental gameplay rules. Once again, originality will be considered as part of the judging criteria, along with technical expertise and overall level design.
Prize:
ATI RADEON 9800 XT
Best Real-Time Non-Interactive Movie (Machinima)
Utlizing the Max Payne Max-Ed tools, the winner will create a short, scripted film based around either elements contained inside Max Payne 2 or custom skins, textures and environments. Length of film is not central to winning, rather the most complete, well edited and best sound-designed film that conveys a storyline will be crowned the winner. Can be based on a mod or on the game as shipped.
Prize:
Logitech Cordless MX Duo keyboard and mouse.
