[Results Posted] The Tower Contest - 4 Times the Fun

[Ghan]

Tower Contest - 4 Times the Fun

Welcome back! Over a year ago we last saw one of these beloved contests. And it's back for some more fun and games! So let's get to it!​

1. The Theme
   
   The theme, as it has always been, is fairly open. Arrow Towers have long since been banned from any threads to do with the Tower Contest. That's pretty much it. Make it creative, and eye candy is good to have.​
2. The Rules
   
   There will be some rules here, so listen up!
   

   1. Your tower must be unique to the contest. In other words, it must have been created specifically for this contest.
   2. Imported icons, models, and whatever are fine for use.
   3. Code may be done either in GUI or JASS. Systems such as a Casting System and vJASS are fine to use.
   4. Please include importation instructions with your tower.
   5. I will create a testing map that will be posted in this post. Please use this map when submitting.
   6. Your tower may upgrade. However, having tons of tiers will not get you any more favor. So don't be silly about it.
   7. You may have more than one tower if both towers must work together to produce the effect. I would rather not see a second tower that simply increases the damage of the other or something like that.
      Download here.
3. The Rewards
   Ah, yes. The rewards. We certainly want to make sure that those who come out on top get a judicious amount of rep, don't we?
   
   Here's the breakdown:
   
   1st Place - 20 rep
   2nd Place - 15 rep
   3rd Place - 10 rep
   
   And anyone else who wants to give rep will certainly be welcome to do so.
   
   
4. Anything Else
   
   The due date of the contest is below.
   The judging will be done solely by me, Ghan_04. I will award points based on several categories where may earn points. These categories are as follows:

Tower Art

How nice does your tower look? Does it have anything attached to the model that applies? Is it the right size? Would it fit in with other towers nicely?

Points Possible: 10


Special Effects

What do the projectiles look like? If it doesn't use projectiles, what kinds of eye candy does it have? What do its abilities look like when used? Is it noticeable?

Points Possible: 10


Adhereance to Theme

Does your tower fit the contest? Would it be applicable in a Tower Defense map? Is it innovative? Does it incorporate new ideas that have never been seen before?

Points Possible: 20


Coding Efficiency

Do your tower's trigger-enhanced abilities work as intended? Are all the leaks eliminated? Is it done in the best way possible? Are there any errors?

Points Possible: 40


Balance

Does your tower have the right amount of power? Is it not just an "ownage device"? Is it actually viable in a TD map?

Points Possible: 10


Implementation

Is it easy to incorporate your tower into a map? Could the common sea slug follow your instructions?

Points Possible: 10


Total Points Possible: 100

This Contest Will End On

August 24

That is to say, it will end about three weeks from now. Plenty of time to join!​

 

[BRUTAL]

looks cool, ive never seen a tower contest before though ive read about them.
im not exactly sure what your supposed to do, make a good looking tower with cool effects and abilities that are balanced and such?
i might join

 

[Ghan]

For reference:

http://www.thehelper.net/forums/showthread.php?t=65277

http://www.thehelper.net/forums/showthread.php?t=67451

http://www.thehelper.net/forums/showthread.php?t=77159

 

[Renendaru]

Pretty cool, I already have an idea for this.

Edit: Will we need to detect when a unit is sold like regular td's to 'clean' things up?

 

[Sevion]

Ahh, I have a perfect idea. Does it have to have code?

 

[GetTriggerUnit-]

It's fun to have contest often.

Sevion; Hopefuly, yes since 40% of the note is on it.

 

[Sevion]

It's fun to have contest often.

Sevion; Hopefuly, yes since 40% of the note is on it.

Then, I wonder if it will be acceptable with minimal code.

 

[GetTriggerUnit-]

I guess a code that leak, gives you automaticly a bad note.

Maybe the code is judged on What it do/How it's done and not on Bigcode.

 

[Kazuga]

Now this is new to me... But I like the idea. I have an idea already and I think I'm going to join.

 

[Ghan]

> Does it have to have code?

No. However, I would think that would somewhat limit your options as far as being unique and interesting....

 

[UndeadDragon]

I have an idea for mine

 

[Gtam]

Do we create our tower from scratch or edit the gaurd tower

 

[wellwish3r]

Do we create our tower from scratch or edit the gaurd tower

would it matter... no.

 

[Gtam]

Yes it would actualy thats why i asked

 

[T.s.e]

And how exactly would that matter?

 

[Gtam]

Maby the tower plays a part in the game and the i could get disqulified for editing it and maby it was created to edit it and i go and create my own and get DQ

 

[GetTriggerUnit-]

sigh.

 

[T.s.e]

Maby the tower plays a part in the game and the i could get disqulified for editing it and maby it was created to edit it and i go and create my own and get DQ

What are you, an idiot? Why would you get disqualified for creating a tower in a contest where you are supposed to create a tower?

 

[Ghan]

> Do we create our tower from scratch or edit the gaurd tower

It doesn't matter.

 

[Karawasa]

Nice timing regarding this contest. I'll be looking to see if anything worth incorporating comes up.