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Mapping Event - Halloween 2024

Spooktober is upon us, and what better way to celebrate it than with the second Wizordum Mapping Event 👻 We just released an update that adds new Halloween-themed assets, so get cooking!

Even if you haven't used the Map Editor yet, this is a perfect opportunity to get started!



Create a level with the given theme and try to do one or more extra challenges. It is desirable to follow the theme to challenge your creativity and to see what everyone comes up with. However, if you feel uninspired, you can create something else, even if it is slightly off the theme. Creating maps and having fun is the priority, after all.

[h3]ːcc_candleː Event Details[/h3]
Theme: Halloween / Spooktober
When: October - November 1st Challenges:
  • Have at least one jump scare
  • Include a pitch-black zone (don't forget on Torch items!)
  • Have at least two secret areas
  • Use at least one of each of the new Halloween props
  • [Hard] Create and use custom sprite or custom textures


The theme is Halloween, so try to get spooky with your creations - Corn fields, old cabins in the woods, cursed castles, dungeons, cemeteries, dusty attics, rat-infested cellars, ruins...get creative! 🎃

New Halloween assets
  • Pumpkin variations (breakable)
  • Scarecrow
  • Corn crop
  • Halloween Flat Decor (hanging ghosts, black flags and bat stickers)
  • Halloween Props (Witch's hat, Candy cauldron)
  • Hanging ghost decor
  • Hangman's knot
  • Wheat Bundle
  • Bloodmoon Skybox (not required for the challenge)



Please note that you don't have to stick to the dates; you can start working on the map today and finish your map after the event if you want to take more time with it, but the time limit is there mainly if you want an extra challenge.

If you are starting out, please check this Quick Editing Guide to learn about the basics of the level editor.

[h3]Share your progress and discuss the event[/h3]


If you are not participating as a map creator, you are encouraged to join the event and support the creations by playing the maps made for this event.

We can't wait to see what you create. Have a spooktacular time! ːCotcGraveːːCotcShovelːːCotcSkullːːCotcTorchː

Hotfix v0.6.1.3b

Bug fixes that appeared with the previous update:
  • When returning from level editor, mouse cursor won't show in the main menu
  • User Adventure Browser not showing


Thank you for the early reports!

Minor update v0.6.1.3

[h3]Updated / New[/h3]
  • Weapon Swaying - intensity can be lowered from the game settings.
  • New Halloween sprites & textures for the upcoming Spooktober Mapping Event. More about that in the event news.
  • Few input prompt button icons changed (mainly gamepad buttons)
  • Custom Adventure browser changed slightly


[h3]Fixed[/h3]
  • Custom sprites causing errors in level editor
  • When targeting the Enslaved rat before it is freed, action label "Free" not showing
  • Game Settings menu in the Main Menu can get stuck
  • Non-active input device actions interrupting the gameplay (eg. when playing with Keyboard & Mouse, Gamepad connected to the PC could trigger some camera movements)


Main purpose of this update is stabilize the game even more until the v1.0 release and to add some Halloween builder blocks for the Adventure creators.

Hotfix v0.6.1.2

Fixes
  • Weapon Wheel and Previous Weapon keybindings getting the same key assigned, making the weapon wheel unusable.

Hotfix v0.6.1.1

  • Hotfix for the broken Weapon selection wheel (woops!)
  • Bug Fixed where mouse cursor stayed visible after closing game settings
  • Level Editor: Added "Invert Mouse Y Look" toggle to first person view (SHIFT + M)