Contest date: OVER.
[ Staredit Rampage ]
Welcome back to the second installment of SEN Rampage. Minor tweaks have been added, but the rules are the same as the last contest. We've added bigger and better prizes, so we hope you're ready. Professionalism is expected, bring your A game or don't bother showing up.
[ Participant Rules ]
Section I
Map Creation
1 Maps may be created with any editor or tool.
2 Maps must be created during the contest. Maps created prior to the contest are not permitted.
3 Any form of assistance is permitted; however, only the participant may edit the map.
2 Maps must be created during the contest. Maps created prior to the contest are not permitted.
3 Any form of assistance is permitted; however, only the participant may edit the map.
Section II
Map Submission
1 Maps must be compatible with Starcraft Broodwar version 1.16.1 for Microsoft Windows.
2 Use of map supplements such as EUD action enablers or mods are not permitted.
3 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.
2 Use of map supplements such as EUD action enablers or mods are not permitted.
3 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
1 Plagiarism is neither permitted nor tolerated. Any plagiarism will result in a permanent ban from future contests.
2 Mapping teams or groups are not permitted. Maps must be submitted and created only by the participant.
3 Deadline extensions are expressly forbidden.
2 Mapping teams or groups are not permitted. Maps must be submitted and created only by the participant.
3 Deadline extensions are expressly forbidden.
New submissions are not eligible for prizes. This penalty do not apply to contestants who have submitted maps by the due date. The prize will be given to the highest ranked eligible submission.
Rule Change Log
Current: v1.30
[ Judging Criteria and Process ]
All maps are due by January 10th, 2015 at 24:00 Eastern
Multiplayer Judging Function Sunday January 11th, at 8 PM EST @ Op SEN on US East
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 also 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. Once appealed, the senior judge has a maximum of one week to resolve the appeal. Scores may change during this period. After the appeal has been resolved, participants have another 24 hour period grace period to appeal decisions they may disagree with.
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 special effects are an integral part of this score. This is the map's "presentation" 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 2 <SEN username> (e.g., Contest 2 Sacrieur) and send it to SENRampage@outlook.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 2 <SEN username> [P] (e.g., Contest 2 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.
Failure to follow these procedures will result in a rejected submission.
[ Participating Judges ]
[ Theme ]
The theme: portals
Portal: door, gateway; especially a teleporting or multidimensional one.
Now you're thinking! Special thanks to Lynvana for the picture.
Now you're thinking! Special thanks to Lynvana for the picture.
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.
[ Ranks 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, maps are works of true art, perfection, and genius; all aspects are perfect or near-perfect. At the bottom, maps are poorly constructed and unrelentingly inane. You must score at least a B-Rank to be eligible for prizes. Entries after the original deadline are not eligible for prizes. We do not reward mediocrity.
Ranks
SS-Rank: 100%
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S-Rank: 96-99%
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A-Rank: 91-95%
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B-Rank: 81-90%
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C-Rank: 71-80%
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D-Rank: 61-70%
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E-Rank: 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. There is only one winner. If you're not first, you're last: cruel and brutal, just the way we do things at Rampage. We expect blood.
1st Place Prizes
- $60 Amazon Gift Card1
- 2' x 3' (61 cm x 91 cm) poster of the theme (signed by the artist!)2
- 50 minerals3
Prize Distribution Policies
Contact Sacrieur or email SENRampage@outlook.com if you have any questions.
Post has been edited 25 time(s), last time on Jan 11 2015, 3:13 pm by Sacrieur.
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Haven't touched a map editor in five years, so this should be interesting...
