Today marks three years since DEADBOLTs release, and for a relatively unknown videogame, I'd say keeping its players for so long is a pretty good record. Last time we hosted a Q&A, and while that was interesting, it felt like we could have done something that involves the community more, so weve decided to up our game with

A mapping contest!

The difference between a regular MotW and this contest is that here youll get actual prizes as opposed to just a writeup about your map and a unique role in our Discord server

EVENT

The contests submission period will last from March 14th, at this very moment, until March 21st, 12am PST. (or 12:00 by the 24 hour system) Much like DEADBOLT was Hopoo's attempt at creating a very different experience to Risk of Rain, this contest is focused on creating a level that deviates from the usual standards of level design: turn the Reaper upside down, emphasize verticality in your design, create a devious puzzle go weird, go wild, and unleash your inner chaos to create something that truly stands out from DEADBOLTs usual gameplay style of shooting dudes in buildings. The rules are as follows:

• You are allowed to edit .nc files via text editors.
• If you own the GOG version or cannot use the Steam workshop for whatever reason, you can join the Discord server and submit your level in the dedicated channel titled #contest-submissions.
• If youre uploading to the Steam Workshop, be sure to put "DBMC (short for DEADBOLT Mapping Contest) either in the title or the description so that we could find your level among those that are not participating.
• You may submit only one workshop item into the final pool. Creating multiple maps (not a series in a .zip) is allowed, but as we said, only one submission actually participates in this.

If theres any confusion, be sure to contact JAG or Square_Rabbit on the Discord server to clear things up.

PRIZES

Im sure youre eager to hear why you should bother entering this contest, and you have good reason to, because the first place winner will receive a Risk of Rain 2 Steam Key! https://store.steampowered.com/app/632360/Risk_of_Rain_2/ We'd like to note that you'll only get the key on the release date, so you'll have to wait a bit after the contest ends. Weve also got 5 codes for the DEADBOLT Soundtrack, redeemable at https://chrischristodoulou.bandcamp.com/yum for runners-up. If youve reached the end here, youre probably eyeing that Steam Key, huh? Either that or you just really like reading our posts, in which case, thanks! Whatever it may be, you now know that youre one weird level away from nabbing a free game, so be sure to make us question your sanity with whatever you come up with. May the weirdest win!

[ 2019-03-14 15:43:05 CET ] [ Original post ]

DEADBOLT is an extremely challenging stealth-action hybrid that allows you to take control of the reaper to quell the recent undead uprising. Play and complete missions given to you by the mysterious fireplace as you become the avatar of death. While the reaper has an impressive arsenal and skillset to kill the undead, he has one flaw - he dies in one shot... leaving you with no room for error.

Key Features:

• Complete over 25 extremely challenging missions
• Unlock and obtain over 30 weapons, ranging from a reaper's scythe to an automatic grenade launcher
• Fight over 35 enemy types, from zombies to vampires to bosses and more
• Choose your playstyle: quiet assassin, loud one-man army, or anything in between
• Gib them all! DEADBOLT's dynamic gore system guarantees that all evisceration leads to satisfaction
• Choose your own way to complete a mission - no mission has to be completed in one way
• Accomplish a variety of objectives, like assassinating gang leaders and investigating mysteries
• Multi-genre soundtrack created by the talented Chris Christodoulou of the Risk of Rain OST
• Create and play custom maps with the DEADBOLT Map Editor (Windows only)