So the Announcements page has officially skipped the whole year of 2011. Apparently, I didn't feel the need to say anything here for that year.

So, there aren't any new competitions coming down the pipe quite yet, but I wanted all to note the change to the Steam logo, and the updated description for the SnarkPit profile. I think it sounds a little more inviting, over the simple fact that this is a community group which comprised the whole of the old description.

Enjoy 2012, and Game On!

Now Open!

Lay the fuse and light the match, because the new SnarkPit Mini-Competition has begun!

We're doing things a little bit differently this time around. We're accepting ALL FPS GAMES! You can map for whichever FPS game you can get your hands on (assuming it has a public SDK to make maps with) and submit it. We're also currently taking proposals for judges; no prior competition experience required! If your interested, be sure to check out the official competition thread for more info!

Remember, this is a Mini competition, so don't fret, we're not expecting masterpieces here. We simply want to see the concept realized in whatever state it's in. Yes, we have two categories for which you may submit your map to:

1. Finished
2. Work In Progress (WIP)

Map's within each category will only be judged against other maps of the same category. We want to see as many entries as possible, so we'll take anything you started, but didn't have time to finish.

So lay back, and enjoy an end-of-the-Summer brief mapping competition to let the worries of the day go by. -That is, if mapping is therapeutic for you too! :-P

Visit the Official Thread at: http://www.snarkpit.net/index.php?s=forums&f=1&t=11920&no=0

This headline is a bit late in coming, but just a friendly reminder: There is still over a week left to complete this small competition. Check the guideline thread for more info:

http://www.snarkpit.net/index.php?s=forums&f=1&t=11568&no=0

Good luck guys!

I recently made a post about the SnarkPit community compilation map's progress. I delved into the realm of custom models for the obscure angles the tunnels for the train make. Check out the latest screenshots here: >>http://www.snarkpit.net/index.php?s=forums&f=1&t=8425&tp=80#206400<<

We finally made the transition! This mapping website is now fully operational! We have many great new features and settings for you to play around with (be sure to check out our new 'blue' theme to get you out of the dark ages...)

-But we're not out of the woods quite yet! We need folks to be telling us of any problems they may run in to. The site isn't perfect, but you can bet our man larchy will be on top of things to help fix any problems that may arise! Here are some links for direct feedback:

Feedback Thread: http://www.snarkpit.net/index.php?s=forums&f=1&t=11356&no=0

Why are Things the Way they Are? Read: http://www.snarkpit.net/index.php?s=forums&f=1&t=11356&no=0

Encounter A Bug? Post Here: http://www.snarkpit.net/index.php?s=forums&f=1&t=8618&no=0