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17th Level Designer Contest
17th Level Designer Contest
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by Volkove » December 7th, 2011, 11:28 am
Seems 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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Will do sporadic level reviews on request - PM if interested. I will only do one level at a time. I tend to be rather critical.
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Re: 17th Level Designer Contest
by ~MP3 Amplifier~ » December 7th, 2011, 11:35 am
Ooh ... tension in the room! O_o
And I need SMIC so we can get this show on the road ...
And I need SMIC so we can get this show on the road ...
The below image is a montage of my individual highest placing LDC creations, as a reminder to myself that level designing is a part of my life that I can't just leave behind
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Re: 17th Level Designer Contest
by Asterocrat » December 7th, 2011, 11:43 am
Agh... Resist... to ten... tentation... to... parti... participate...
Naah, I would love to participate, but I would like to start something I wanted to do for quite a long time now.
Though... Winter... Is an interesting theme...
I'll see. Do not expect anything from me so far :3
Naah, I would love to participate, but I would like to start something I wanted to do for quite a long time now.
Though... Winter... Is an interesting theme...
I'll see. Do not expect anything from me so far :3
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Re: 17th Level Designer Contest
by Nwolf » December 7th, 2011, 11:54 am
*Finds topic*
Okay. *starts level*
NworldsEDIT: Super list with people entering and dropping out. Green = Finished; Red = Dropped Out/Disqualified;
GMDragon11
MushYoshi
DarkBlaze
Nworlds (me)
AzErOTH
Food (guess who that is)
Yoshi999
Small Pink Ball_859 :3 (Guess who that is
)
KevinOC
SKjungwhateverthenumberis
~MP3Amplifier~ and SuperMIC
MoD
Yoshi Boo 118
SuYo1141
MKSTAR26
Mr_SaxMan
LordFalco (the N STILL sucks .... no, mine is awesome)
The Masked One
Tsutarja
Chessplayer
Nin10mode
NanTheDark
Star King
Killswitch
Venexis
Avo
Da Mario (again)
MegaRainboom
NworldsEDIT[insert number here]: ENTRY COUNTER:
12/28 people have finished their level
16/28 of the people have dropped out.
Oh, and MP3: JUDGIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING
*shot*
MP3 EDIT: OOH JUDGIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING
Okay. *starts level*
NworldsEDIT: Super list with people entering and dropping out. Green = Finished; Red = Dropped Out/Disqualified;
GMDragon11
MushYoshi
DarkBlaze
Nworlds (me)
AzErOTH
Food (guess who that is)
Yoshi999
Small Pink Ball_859 :3 (Guess who that is
)KevinOC
SKjungwhateverthenumberis
~MP3Amplifier~ and SuperMIC
MoD
Yoshi Boo 118
SuYo1141
MKSTAR26
Mr_SaxMan
LordFalco (the N STILL sucks
.... no, mine is awesome)The Masked One
Tsutarja
Chessplayer
Nin10mode
NanTheDark
Star King
Killswitch
Venexis
Avo
Da Mario (again)
MegaRainboom
NworldsEDIT[insert number here]: ENTRY COUNTER:
12/28 people have finished their level
16/28 of the people have dropped out.
Oh, and MP3: JUDGIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING
*shot* MP3 EDIT: OOH JUDGIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING
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Re: 17th Level Designer Contest
by MessengerOfDreams » December 7th, 2011, 11:55 am
I love how everyone knows that I'm totally gonna leap at any chance to judge that I can. xD And I'm probably in, myself.
I love how I'm also the picture guy too. I feel awesome!
Volcove's Fine Print wrote:Credit goes to MessengerOfDreams for the picture. Were you expecting someone else?
I love how I'm also the picture guy too. I feel awesome!
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Re: 17th Level Designer Contest
by ~MP3 Amplifier~ » December 7th, 2011, 12:01 pm
Lol MoD I've had a great week. :3 Let alone today being awesome, the deadline was yesterday and I got a new medal the day before. Whew!
MP3 EDIT: Also I love how the first message is set out exactly the same as the 16th. xD
MP3 EDIT: Also I love how the first message is set out exactly the same as the 16th. xD
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Re: 17th Level Designer Contest
by Yoshi Boo 118 » December 7th, 2011, 12:33 pm
Count me in. I SHALL TAKE TOP 3 o/
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Re: 17th Level Designer Contest
by nin10mode » December 7th, 2011, 12:37 pm
/o nope.avi
I'll see if I can do anything this contest. Winter is usually my lazy season though.
I'll see if I can do anything this contest. Winter is usually my lazy season though.
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Re: 17th Level Designer Contest
by SuYo1141 » December 7th, 2011, 12:40 pm
Finally, a theme I can compete with!
I'll be entering this one for real this time. And I do NOT plan to drop out.
I'll be entering this one for real this time. And I do NOT plan to drop out.
I'm SuYo the faker, I rant in Forum 23 so you don't have to.
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Re: 17th Level Designer Contest
by MessengerOfDreams » December 7th, 2011, 1:32 pm
Nworlds wrote:IdiotEDIT: Super list with people entering and dropping out.
~MP3Amplifier~ and SuperSMIC
Nworlds (me)
Star King
Yoshi Boo 118
Nin10mode (?)
SuYo1141
I see one thing very very wrong with this list.
You're not an idiot.
Also I'm probably competing.
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