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Post by shotstone on Apr 6, 2021 9:56:16 GMT -5
I got off to a start. This is going to be a VERY difficult challenge for me. My other two course I have published have had extreme elevation changes. Hopefully I can manage to create something at least decent. Here is what I started this morning.  I considered doing a coastal / lowlands / swampy kinda theme! Curious to see yours come together |
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Post by goetosyrus on Apr 6, 2021 10:21:00 GMT -5
For my water level how do I measure from the top of the water? If if measure from the exact centre its just over 10ft to my highest point, but I think it's measuring from the lowest point underneath not the actual surface? Or do I need to raise the underlying surface? Thanks
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Post by Q on Apr 6, 2021 10:24:34 GMT -5
did a quick timelapse of my design league progress. 2 hours compressed into 6 minutes! you can see some techniques in the video for making sure you stay in the 10 foot limits. Not my usual workflow but on a flat course I cant really do much plot work now can I?
#only flatten brush
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Post by shotstone on Apr 6, 2021 10:25:06 GMT -5
For my water level how do I measure from the top of the water? If if measure from the exact centre its just over 10ft to my highest point, but I think it's measuring from the lowest point underneath not the actual surface? Or do I need to raise the underlying surface? Thanks Just drop the measure tool at the waters edge |
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Post by shotstone on Apr 6, 2021 10:37:42 GMT -5
did a quick timelapse of my design league progress. 2 hours compressed into 6 minutes! you can see some techniques in the video for making sure you stay in the 10 foot limits. Not my usual workflow but on a flat course I cant really do much plot work now can I? #only flatten brush #only scottish music allowed in golf videos Really liking the double water pane trick here... Might have to pull that one out. My plot is still in the flat as a pancake stage, but I laid down the routing I want and some of the original framing... Crazy how differently everyone starts! |
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Post by goetosyrus on Apr 6, 2021 10:45:32 GMT -5
For my water level how do I measure from the top of the water? If if measure from the exact centre its just over 10ft to my highest point, but I think it's measuring from the lowest point underneath not the actual surface? Or do I need to raise the underlying surface? Thanks Just drop the measure tool at the waters edge Thanks. That's kinda what I thought but wanted to clarify. Excited for this, I've never published a course before other than to move it from 19 to the new one. Thanks to all the guys taking time to provide tutorials for people like me. |
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Post by hallzballz6908 on Apr 6, 2021 11:00:04 GMT -5
I'm really in the mood for this challenge - I'm so intrigued by the geometric golden age architecture that I'm gonna try it for 2.2. Why not try something I'm not comfortable with here? Famous last words ... |
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Post by hallzballz6908 on Apr 6, 2021 11:05:07 GMT -5
I got off to a start. This is going to be a VERY difficult challenge for me. My other two course I have published have had extreme elevation changes. Hopefully I can manage to create something at least decent. Here is what I started this morning. Really digging that low coastal look! |
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Post by axelvonfersen on Apr 6, 2021 12:20:45 GMT -5
I'm really in the mood for this challenge - I'm so intrigued by the geometric golden age architecture that I'm gonna try it for 2.2. Why not try something I'm not comfortable with here? Famous last words ... Me and bad ideas, name a more iconic duo |
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Post by geordieboy85 on Apr 6, 2021 12:53:31 GMT -5
I've never done one of these contests. I found out about the last one about a week before it ended and real quickly tried to throw one together, but I never got past the first hole. I said I'd do the next one. Then when I saw what this one was, my immediate reaction was "oh crap, I can't do that". Well, after thinking about it some, I'm definitely going to try. Because, well why not?? My goal is to get better as a designer, and what better way than being forced out of what I've been doing all along? I mean, my first course was fairly flat (pretty unintentionally in fact), but it definitely wasn't only 10 feet of elevation change flat. Here's to trying new things! I 100% felt the same, was gutted I missed the boat on the last one, seen this a thought that sounds really tough, but maybe a good 1 for a new designer to learn getting the basics solid, rather than relying on big elevation changes, let's give it a go |
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Post by gcsinsane on Apr 6, 2021 13:02:49 GMT -5
Feeling the itch to get into the designer again after a few weeks off, figure now is as good a time as any to try my first design league project.. a flat plot scares the hell outta me so it should be interesting lol..
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Post by Davidius74 on Apr 6, 2021 13:44:35 GMT -5
So a flat plot with only 10ft deviation in height. Just like my NT course then lol
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Post by virtualgolfer65 on Apr 6, 2021 14:17:57 GMT -5
For those who need some inspiration on what's possible with small elevation courses I would recommend playing the following courses from the current World Cup of Design contest: Camp Lonesome by tpetro Wren Trails by junyuh Usonia Links by grovey31 Each of them work off quite flat plots and yet work fascinating holes and strategy throughout. Perhaps it will give you inspiration for your DL 2 #2 entries. They're all fairly close to the 10 foot rule and I think any of them could be lowered to that level and still be really interesting, fun and tough courses. |
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Post by quikjoe on Apr 6, 2021 14:26:55 GMT -5
Whats up guys. I'm new to this forum and haven't participated in a design contest yet but I think I get the idea. For this contest, is there a certain amount of area we are constrained to using for the plot? Or is it only elevation? Contest #2 Details (April 5th-May 5th)Flat Plot ChallengeIt is at this point that you will realize that coconut is a nonsense word, and has in fact no bearing on this contest whatsoever!  This contest will test your micro sculpting, creating interesting playing angles, framing, and planting. Rules- Entire plot cannot vary more that 10 feet. For example, if you lower the terrain by 3 feet, the most you will be allowed to raise the terrain is 7 feet. Use the measure tool to check and make sure you stay within these parameters. - 6 holes, total course yardage must be a minimum 2,300 yards (2103 meters). - Any theme/style is allowed. - If you are using water, use the level that the water starts for your measurement point. - Last day to publish is May 5th at 11pm EST. |
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Post by virtualgolfer65 on Apr 6, 2021 15:02:51 GMT -5
Whats up guys. I'm new to this forum and haven't participated in a design contest yet but I think I get the idea. For this contest, is there a certain amount of area we are constrained to using for the plot? Or is it only elevation? Contest #2 Details (April 5th-May 5th)Flat Plot ChallengeIt is at this point that you will realize that coconut is a nonsense word, and has in fact no bearing on this contest whatsoever! This contest will test your micro sculpting, creating interesting playing angles, framing, and planting. Rules- Entire plot cannot vary more that 10 feet. For example, if you lower the terrain by 3 feet, the most you will be allowed to raise the terrain is 7 feet. Use the measure tool to check and make sure you stay within these parameters. - 6 holes, total course yardage must be a minimum 2,300 yards (2103 meters). - Any theme/style is allowed. - If you are using water, use the level that the water starts for your measurement point. - Last day to publish is May 5th at 11pm EST. The elevation only, along with minimum total yardage and must be six holes. |
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