Minigame Contest #1 | Theme: Halloween | 14.10.09 - 07.11.09

[Romek]

Introduction

You may or may not have noticed that it's Halloween soon! This most certainly calls for a contest of some sort. A few people suggested a minigames contest, and some members I spoke to on the chat loved the idea. So, here it is.​

The Theme

You probably noticed in the introduction (or the banner), that the theme of this contest is Halloween. You'll need to make a minigame with a Halloween theme to it.

A minigame is a small map that can be played and finished within a few minutes. It's relatively active and has a very brief (if any) storyline. Characters aren't developed much. The minigame may support any number of players.​

How to Join

Simply post your submission in the Submissions Thread.
Remember you can edit your submission any number of times before the due date.​

The Rules

• Your minigame must be created solely for this contest.
• Your minigame cannot be any larger than 2 MB.
• All systems and snippets are allowed.
• GUI, Jass, vJass and Zinc are allowed. cJass is not.
• All minigames must be able to be opened in Newgen without any extra mods.
• One submission per member; One member per submission.
• The map must not be protected.

Additional rules may be added in the future.​

The Grading

The grading will be done by Romek (me) and Uberplayer. Using the following criteria:

• Gameplay - 40 Points
  • Is it fun to play?
  • Is it interesting and never boring?
  • Is there always something going on?
  • Would I play it again?
  
  
• Eye-Candy - 20 Points
  • Does it look good?
  • Does it look creepy?
  • Is it not overdone?
  • Are the effects appropriate?
  
  
• Theme - 20 Points
  • Does the minigame match the halloween theme?
  • If so, how well?
  
  
• Other - 20 Points
  • Are there any amazing, unique features?
  • Does it not lag?
  • Is it original?

Total: - 100 Points​

Rewards

A contest wouldn't be a contest without rewards, right?
As well as the usual bragging rights and rep from whoever wants to give rep, the top three places will receive:

1. 25 Rep Points
2. 15 Rep Points
3. 5 Rep Points

Due Date

Saturday 7th November Midnight (GMT)​

Questions And Answers

• Q: Is the code being graded?
  • No. The code can be as crap as you want it to be. Though if it lags (due to leaks, possibly), you'll be graded down.
  
  
• Q: May we post WIP screenshots?
  • Yes! WIP screenshots are encouraged and appreciated.
  
  
• Q: Are custom skins and models allowed?
  • Yes.
  
  
• Q: Can we ask other people to make terrain for us?
  • No. If I find out, you'll be disqualified.

 

[Troll-Brain]

cJass is not

Even i use only defines, which wouldn't make the code harder to read or senseless ?
Imagine i use cJass for that, then i got some negative points or the map will be purely ignored ?

 

[Romek]

You'd be disqualified if you use cJass.
Sorry, you'll need to give up your defines for this little map.

It shouldn't be too much of a change if it's only that one feature you're using anyway.

 

[Troll-Brain]

Well i quite understand why, since with cJass you can make your code really senseless and hard to read, but if it's because cJass is in a beta version, then Zinc shouldn't be allowed as well.

Anyway if i find a good idea i may leave this feature only for this contest, in hoping cJass will be allowed one day.
But it's not like it will be sure anyway (cJass allowed and got a good idea)

 

[Bloodcount]

What A contest. What a contest Indeed! The non code judging means that even a bad code idiot like me can enter and get a decent amount of points.

Come one guys! Halloween is coming, let's unleash the creepiness.

Oh and I promise an additional +10 rep for the winner (+4 from me + 3 from Furby and + 3 from Tyrande,) To encourage even more submissions.

 

[Romek]

> Well i quite understand why, since with cJass you can make your code really senseless and hard to read,
We don't really support cJASS fully here, and most people don't have it.

> but if it's because cJass is in a beta version, then Zinc shouldn't be allowed as well.
I though cJass was out of the beta now...?

@ Bloodcount:
:thup:

Update:
Some large rep awards are now up! More details in first post.

 

[Xorifelse]

Already working on a minigame, it's going to be so awesome

 

[Moridin]

Awesome sauce .

Now I need to think of a minigame thats fun and creepy. GL to everyone. I'm pretty sure the best minigame would recieve some complementary rep from the community anyways.

 

[LurkerAspect]

Just a quick question, on the submission thread, do you submit your unprotected maps as attachments? If that's the case, isn't it easy to just open up each other's maps and take ideas/codes/models from it?

Not a really big issue, just one that I am a bit touchy about. I don't like sharing my work, although I am willing to make an exception.

 

[Viikuna]

Neat, Ill join if I get some cool idea.

I was thinking somekind of ghosts vs some ghost buster guyes game, but Im not sure yet.

 

[Romek]

> I'm pretty sure the best minigame would recieve some complementary rep from the community anyways.
Indeed. First place would probably end up with over 70 rep or so.

> Just a quick question, on the submission thread, do you submit your unprotected maps as attachments?
Yeah

> isn't it easy to just open up each other's maps and take ideas/codes/models from it?
Yup

If someone does 'steal' your ideas and stuff though, it doesn't really matter. You're minigame isn't being compared to other ones.
You could submit on the last day though; then there's slim chance of anyone stealing anything.

Do note that if you submit too late, people won't be able to comment on your work in time, so you won't be able to improve.

It's your choice, really. I personally always submit on the last day when I'm joining contests.

 

[LurkerAspect]

Thanks a lot, I guess it really doesn't matter if it's marked, not compared

I'm really keen for this contest! Now just to come up with a really good idea...

 

[D.V.D]

Are custom models allowed?

 

[Romek]

> Are custom models allowed?
What map do you think would have 2 MB of code?
Of course they are.

 

[Viikuna]

All imports seem to be allowed ( cool ), just remember to cedit people whose stuff you use.

Theres just that 2mb limit, but that should not be problem.

 

[GetTriggerUnit-]

Sweet Idea you had there.

Would you both mind marying me? <3

 

[Romek]

> Would you both mind marying me?
Yes, I would mind.

Who're the 'both' of us anyway?

If you're referring to Uberplayer, he didn't really contribute to the idea much.
He's helping with judging though, so go and say hello to him.

Bloodcount suggested a minigames contest. So I created a minigames contest, thought of the incredibly unique theme, made a thread, rules, etc.

 

[UndeadDragon]

Great idea. I may enter if I have the time to make a map.

I think I have an idea, I just don't know if I have the time

 

[GetTriggerUnit-]

Yes, it was meant to you and Uber. <3<3<3

 

[Naga'sShadow]

I think I might try this one out. Have an idea too, well two ideas. What do you think would be more fun an keyboard controlled game or an artillery game?