17th Level Designer Contest
Posted: December 7th, 2011, 11:28 amSeems like I'm the host, so here's the contest. Although this has apparently been spoiled fifty times over already, here's the theme anyways:
A very versatile theme, you can do pretty much anything you want with a winter theme, as long as it sticks to the general spirit of the season. If you're south of the equator, assume we're in June or so instead.
Holiday themed entries are also acceptable, if it helps any.
The Rules:
How the levels will be judged:
Same as always, to be honest.
10 points: Fun.
Was the level enjoyable? Is there spamming (from enemies, coins etc.) that decreases in enjoyment? Is it frustrating or annoying in places?
5 points: Graphics.
Was the level decorative? Did it have cut-off? Did it match the theme?
5 points: Other
In this one you start with 3 points, which is neutral. The judges can decide whether to take off or add on points. That can mean how well it follows the contest's theme, lag/loading, bugs, secrets, puzzles and other awful/awesome things in the level. Add or subtract as needed, as long as it doesn't fit in with the previous two categories.
Judges:
1. Volcove
2. MessengerOfDreams
3. ~MP3 Amplifier~
4. King
Please PM me if you want to be a judge. Judging must be done within a 2 week period (unless there is a major problem with judging or some judges have to pull out) and if that is the case then we might need backup judges. But we’ll decide that at the time, if we have any problems. Please, if you’re a judge and you need to drop out, give good reasons, not just because you can’t be bothered. I doubt you'd like it if you were suddenly ditched for nonsensical reasons, so don't do the same to others.
Deadline:
The winter break should be enough for such a contest, as it offers the best opportunity by far. The deadline will be January 3rd, at 11:59 PST. Note that the deadline may be adjusted further as needed. Feel free to ask if you need an extension, but unless you have a very good reason for it, it won't be granted. It is also much less likely if you try to request one at the last minute, so don't procrastinate needlessly.
Extensions:
SMIC & MP3 - January 7th
MessengerOfDreams - January 8th
Unsurprisingly, there will be the Level Vault to post your levels onto. Please use that, do not post your level here.
Also, in case you need it, here's the Stand Alone Level Designer
Click Me!: show
A very versatile theme, you can do pretty much anything you want with a winter theme, as long as it sticks to the general spirit of the season. If you're south of the equator, assume we're in June or so instead.
Holiday themed entries are also acceptable, if it helps any.
The Rules:
- You may make a mini-series if you wish, but please don't abuse this with a 5+ part submission or anything similar. You don't need a long entry to do well.
- Your level MUST fit the theme, or it will be disqualified. There's really no excuse for this.
- No insults, rude remarks (like swearing) or euphemisms in the level. It must be viewable to all ages. This should be obvious by now, though.
- Don’t post an older level; make one from scratch.
- You can collaborate with another user, although it shouldn’t really be a short notice collaboration. If, by the time I’ve posted this through, you haven’t decided to collaborate with anyone, please just leave it and do a level by yourself.
- If you decide to go with a custom music choice for your level, put the link to the music in the description if you post it up onto the portal and on the vault put the music link somewhere in your message with the code to your level. Youtuberepeat.com is helpful for this.
How the levels will be judged:
Same as always, to be honest.
10 points: Fun.
Was the level enjoyable? Is there spamming (from enemies, coins etc.) that decreases in enjoyment? Is it frustrating or annoying in places?
5 points: Graphics.
Was the level decorative? Did it have cut-off? Did it match the theme?
5 points: Other
In this one you start with 3 points, which is neutral. The judges can decide whether to take off or add on points. That can mean how well it follows the contest's theme, lag/loading, bugs, secrets, puzzles and other awful/awesome things in the level. Add or subtract as needed, as long as it doesn't fit in with the previous two categories.
Judges:
1. Volcove
2. MessengerOfDreams
3. ~MP3 Amplifier~
4. King
Please PM me if you want to be a judge. Judging must be done within a 2 week period (unless there is a major problem with judging or some judges have to pull out) and if that is the case then we might need backup judges. But we’ll decide that at the time, if we have any problems. Please, if you’re a judge and you need to drop out, give good reasons, not just because you can’t be bothered. I doubt you'd like it if you were suddenly ditched for nonsensical reasons, so don't do the same to others.
Deadline:
The winter break should be enough for such a contest, as it offers the best opportunity by far. The deadline will be January 3rd, at 11:59 PST. Note that the deadline may be adjusted further as needed. Feel free to ask if you need an extension, but unless you have a very good reason for it, it won't be granted. It is also much less likely if you try to request one at the last minute, so don't procrastinate needlessly.
Extensions:
SMIC & MP3 - January 7th
MessengerOfDreams - January 8th
Unsurprisingly, there will be the Level Vault to post your levels onto. Please use that, do not post your level here.
Also, in case you need it, here's the Stand Alone Level Designer
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I love how I'm also the picture guy too. I feel awesome!