[ Staredit Rampage ]
Starcraft has an incredible community of designers behind it. Dwarfed by the professional melee scene, mapmakers work in the deepest parts of Starcraft's underground. Inhabiting forums such as the Staredit Network and Campaign Creations, these mappers engage their work with a true passion, genius, and insightful creativity – undaunted by any limitations placed on them from a decade-old system.
It is now time for these designers to have their skills challenged. For the first time in mapping history, we bring a contest where professionalism is expected, not hoped for.
Welcome to rampage.
[ Participant Rules ]
Section I
Map Creation
- Maps may be created with any editor or tool.
- Maps must be created during the contest. Maps created prior to the contest are not permitted.
- Any form of assistance is permitted; however, only the participant may edit the map.
Section II
Map Submission
- Maps must be compatible with Starcraft Broodwar version 1.16.1 for Microsoft Windows.
- Use of map supplements such as EUD enablers or mods are not permitted.
- Submitted maps must be unprotected to be eligible for prizes.*
*To read about options regarding protection, refer to the map submission procedures section of this post.
Section III
Miscellaneous Rules
- Plagiarism is neither permitted nor tolerated. Any plagiarism will result in a permanent ban from future contests.
- Mapping teams or groups are not permitted. Work must be submitted and created by a single individual.
[ Judging Criteria and Process ]
All maps are due by 10/9/11 at 24:00 Eastern
Contest 1-1 Multiplayer Function is 3 - 9 Eastern, on Thursday, October the 14th.
Section I
Overview
To begin, the senior judge distributes maps to all of the judges. After this has been done, all judges must participate in a multi-player judging function. Open to the general public, this judging function is held in the private channel Op SEN. Games will be hosted with a password, but any and all are welcome to attend, even participants.
Judges then submit their scores before a set date to the senior judge, who then posts a combined average and general consensus; scores by individuals will not be posted. These scores will be posted no later than one week after the contest's end.
24 Hour Grace Period
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To promote fairness, there is a 24 hour grace period after scores have been posted. If you feel you have received a score unfairly or there has been a misunderstanding, you may contest your scores with the senior judge. Scores are subject to change during this period.
After the grace period has ended, scores are final and may no longer be changed. Prizes will also be distributed no later than 48 hours after the grace period has ended (this does not apply to mineral prizes sponsored by SEN).
Section II
Judging Criteria
Aesthetics (30)
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The looks and appeal: terrain and spell-effects are an integral part of this score.
Design (20)
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The planning and conception; this score reflects thought and creativity.
Function (30)
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How well systems perform, their level of quality, and ease-of-use. This is the map's implementation and "practical" score.
Theme (5)
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The map must adhere to the theme, get too low in this category and your map may be dropped from the contest.
Professionalism (15)
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Grammar and consistency. This category evaluates not only if the map is complete, but also if it is well-structured.
[ Map Submission Procedures ]
Submission without Protection
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Attach your map in an email with the title Contest 1-1 <SEN username> (e.g., Contest 1-1 Sacrieur) and send it to [email=SENRampage@gmail.com].
Submission with Protection
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You must submit an unprotected copy of your map to be eligible for prizes. However, distribution of only a protected copy is an option. Only the senior judge will have access to the unprotected copy and it will not be shared with other judges. At the end of your unprotected map's name, add [U]. Attach both the unprotected and protected maps to an email with the title Contest 1-1 <SEN username> [P] (e.g., Contest 1-1 Sacrieur [P]). The unprotected map will be deleted immediately after the grace period has ended.
If you do not wish to submit an unprotected map, contact the senior judge to discuss other options.
[ Participating Judges ]
[ Theme ]
The theme: tanks
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There's always a bigger tank.
Tank (noun) – an enclosed heavily armed and armored combat vehicle.
Three Strike Rule
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All maps must adhere to the theme. Noncompliance will result in a strike and your entry to be dropped. After three strikes, you will be banned from future contests.
[ Tiers and Prizes ]
Maps are given one of six ranks represented by level of quality. Based off of average percentage scores, they are easily calculated. At the top tier, maps are works of true art, perfection, and genius; all aspects are perfect or near-perfect. At the bottom tier, maps are poorly constructed and unrelentingly inane.
Tiers
ω-tier: 96-100%
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α-tier: 91-95%
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β-tier: 81-90%
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γ-tier: 71-80%
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δ-tier: 61-70%
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ε-tier: 0-60%
Prizes
Rampage is a contest of a more serious nature, and a contest of a more serious nature deserves prizes of a more serious nature. Winners are granted more minerals than traditional one-week contests and a grand prize, given to the first place winner, is something of a real non-virtual value.
Grand Prize
This week's prize is a Razer Sphex mouse mat ($15 value).
Quote from Razer
With the Razer Sphex, Razer introduces the first gaming grade desktop skin. With a value proposition unmatched by other gaming mouse mats, the Razer Sphex delivers high tracking quality on the thinnest mousing surface ever. Additionally the multiuse adhesive of the Razer Sphex lets you attach and remove it on any surface, allowing you to take it with you wherever you go.
1st Place
- Razer Sphex mouse mat (or $5 cash).
- $10 cash.
- 60 minerals.
2nd Place
- $10 cash.
- 35 minerals.
3rd Place
- $5 cash.
- 20 minerals.
Prize Distribution Policies
Contact Sacrieur or email [email=SENRampage@gmail.com] if you have any questions.
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