Fretta Gamemode Coding Contest

CONTEST OVER
The contest is now over. Please check back regularly for the results.

What is Fretta?

Fretta is a framework which makes coding gamemodes in Garry's Mod quite a bit easier. Certain commonly requested features in mods are already coded - ready for use. This means that if you want to make a class based mod, you don't have to code that - it's already in - so you can get on with coding the stuff that makes your mod idea different. 
  
 


Fretta servers do not have to be dedicated to just one gamemode. The users get to choose which gamemode they want to play next, keeping your server fresh and free from boredom. 



You can read more about Fretta here at the wiki.


What is the Contest

The contest is to code a gamemode for Garry's Mod (in Lua) using the Fretta base. Entries will be judged on Gameplay first and foremost - but will also be judged on originality, presentation, completeness and buginess. 

We are looking for gamemodes that people want to play.


Prizes

Winners will be decided by the staff of Facepunch Studios (not the forums).

1st Prize

  • $5,000 USD
  • Gamemode shipped with GMod
  • Opportunity to add Steam Achievements in your gamemode
  • Periodically update your gamemode via Steam

2nd Prize

  • $2,000 USD
  • Gamemode shipped with GMod
  • Opportunity to add Steam Achievements in your gamemode
  • Periodically update your gamemode via Steam

3rd, 4th and 5th Prize

  • $1,000 USD
  • Gamemode shipped with GMod
  • Opportunity to add Steam Achievements in your gamemode
  • Periodically update your gamemode via Steam


How do I get started?

Fretta is now shipped with GMod, so you can start coding your gamemode right now.

You can download these example gamemodes, and use them as a base, or use them to learn from. They should be placed in your garrysmod/gamemodes/ folder.

    • laser_dance.zip - A simple team based gamemode in which firing your gun makes you fly backwards.
You can seek help or post your progress in The Fretta Contest Forum.


Contest Rules

  • Contest starts on the 1st of December 2009
  • Contest ends on the 1st March 2010
  • Your entry must be emailed to frettacontest@facepunchstudios.com by the contest end date, complete with a link to its Moddb Profile and a link to a working download.
  • The winner will be notified and announced some time after the end date
  • You must own the rights to all content in your gamemode
  • With the obvious exception of Valve content mounted via GMod
  • No binary modules
  • Gamemode must have a Moddb Profile
  • Multiple entries are fine (It is possible to win all 5 prizes if you enter the 5 best gamemodes)
  • Entering your old Fretta gamemode is fine
  • Facepunch Studios employees and their family members are forbidden to enter