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[align=center][size=32][color=#86EE59]SEN Week-Long Mapping Contest #3[/color][/size][/align]

[align=center][color=#CE091D][size=18]All submissions are due May 27[sup]th[/sup], 2010, by 11:59:59PM EST[/size][/color]
Deadline may be moved due to a unanimous decision by judges and at the request of participants. [/align]

[color=#C876DC][b]Alright Then...[/b][/color]
This is [s]my[/s]our turn to shine :D. The third installment of the week-long SEN mapping contest is here! The last week's entries have been spectacular (I've personally played it all, but haven't finished all of them...). This is causing the judging to be delayed, both due to the length of the games, and the difficulty to judge them since they're all so awesome. Anywho, [b]there Will be MINERAL REWARDS for first, second, and third prize![/b] Details below.  -- Note the due date is Thursday night. I will be hosting your submissions on Map Night the day after :D.

[encase][color=#C876DC][b]Specifications[/b][/color][list]
[*]All maps will be judged by a handful of pre-determined judges based on a set criteria.
[*]The maps to be submit must adhere to the prescribed theme.
[*]There is no specification for an amount of players.
[*]Mapping teams are [u]not[/u] allowed (ironically... read below)
[*]Mod supplements are not allowed. Although maps with mods can be submit for fun, they will not be judged (this includes Farty's EUD enabler).
[*]Maps started previous to the starting of this contest are not allowed.
[*]Only one map per participant may be submit in each contest.
[*][b]Late maps may be submit[/b], but are not guaranteed to be judged, and will not count towards the rankings.[/list][/encase]

[encase][color=#C876DC][b]Theme[/b][/color]
The theme that each of the maps need to adhere to is: [color=#86EE59]Teamwork[/color]

The Key here is to be creative. There are tons of map styles that can fit into teamwork, but don't think we're being easy on you. Try to be creative with this: What kind of map styles have we not experienced before, or have not experienced enough, that requires teamwork?
Example Ideas for a Map:
[list][*]Leader leading a squadron into battle
[*]Infiltration, different players with different skills
[*]Pikmin styled arena?[/list]
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[encase][color=#C876DC][b]Judging Criteria[/b][/color]
[size=12][u]Gameplay: 10 points[/u][/size][list]
[*]Does the map keep the player's constant attention?
[*]Is the map too hard, too easy?
[*]Is the map actually fun?[/list]
[size=12][u]Originality: 10 points[/u][/size][list]
[*]Was the entire idea copied from someone else? If so, did you shape the idea into something unique?
[*]Is your map not just a Final Fantasy or AoS clone?[/list]
[size=12][u]Aesthetics: 10 points[/u][/size][list]
[*]How shiny is your map? How polished?
[*]Is your terrain blocky in places?
[*]Are there any text errors?
[*]Do you have proper grammar?[/list]
[size=12][u]Theme: 5 points[/u][/size][list]
[*]Do the players have to work together as a team, or would they actually be better off themselves?
[*]Think about what kind of gameplay mechanic you want. Do players have different roles in their team, or the same?
[*]What incentives are there to work together?[/list]
[size=12][u]Completion: 5 points[/u][/size][list]
[*]Are there major bugs?
[*]Is the map complete?
[*]Do you use the entire map's space?
[*]Was there any more you could have done?[/list][/encase]

[encase][color=#C876DC][b]Judges[/b][/color][list]
[*][s]Loveless[/s]
[*][s]CecilSunkure[/s] - Unfortunately, he will be too busy for this one, so he has told me he will most likely not judge this week's contest.
[*]UnholyUrine
[*][i]Judges pending...[/i][/list]

[b]Q:[/b] "Can I be a Judge!?"
[b]A:[/b] "Why.. Yes you CAN! Be sure to tell me Why you'd be a good Judge! Tell me ASAP, cause Judge spaces are first come first serve!"
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[encase][color=#C876DC][b]Rewards[/b][/color]
[b]Third Prize[/b] - you're getting there... waaay back there
- Person who gets the third highest overall score in the third week WILL be rewarded with [b]10[/b] minerals.

[b]Second Prize[/b] - So close.. yet so far
- Person who gets the second highest overall score in the third week WILL be rewarded with [b]20[/b] minerals.

[b]First Prize[/b] - congrats on getting the title "public enemy of the week"
- Person who gets the first highest overall score in the third week WILL be rewarded with a whopping [b]40[/b] minerals, [i]AND[/i] will get an [b]SCII beta-key[/b] generously donated by Payne <3 <3.
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[encase][color=#C876DC][b]Previous Contest Map List[/b][/color]
[b]Contest #1 - Puzzle[/b]
[url=http://www.mediafire.com/?ywuih42jkdi][size=18]Puzzle Map[/size][/url] [color=#81A7EF]By qPirateKing[/color]
[url=http://www.staredit.net/?download=2184][size=18]PSYCHE[/size][/url] [color=#81A7EF]By chia_tyrant[/color]
[url=http://www.staredit.net/?attachment=6220][size=18]Bound Escape[/size][/url] [color=#81A7EF]By  Mp)SkLoped[/color]
[url=http://www.mediafire.com/?txy3ttittg4][size=18]Murder Mystery[/size][/url] [color=#81A7EF]by Leeroy_Jenkins[/color]
[url=http://www.mediafire.com/?yegnekyyrqn][size=18]Lizard 37[/size][/url] [color=#81A7EF]By Foxwolf1[/color]
[url=http://www.mediafire.com/?mdzddejmkyj][size=18]conFuse Demo[/size][/url] [color=#81A7EF]By -Azrael666-[/color]


[b]Contest #2 - Short Story[/b]
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[*][url=http://www.staredit.net/files/2207/]Autocracy RPG[/url] - -Azrael666-
[*][url=http://www.staredit.net/files/2202/]Essence[/url] - chia-tyrant
[*][url=http://www.mediafire.com/?dmheymttdm4]Marianne[/url] - LoveLess
[*][url=http://www.staredit.net/files/2204/]Mental Asylum[/url] - B-ETEFT (late)
[*][url=http://www.mediafire.com/?q1zm421jy22]One Small Task[/url] - lil-inferno
[*][url=http://www.mediafire.com/?mhywyyz0zwz]Recursion RPG[/url] - CecilSunkure
[*][url=http://www.mediafire.com/?djtg53gyxgh]Rescue Team[/url] - Leeroy_Jenkins
[*][url=http://www.staredit.net/files/2200/]The Ugly[/url] - EzTerix
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[encase][color=#C876DC][b]Previous Contest Rankings[/b][/color]
[b]Contest #1 - Puzzles[/b]
1. qPirateKing
1/0/0 Ave: 29.5/40 SM: 5 TP: 5
2. chia_tyrant
0/1/0 Ave: 27.5/40 SM: 3 TP: 3
3. Mp)SkLoped
0/0/1 Ave: 24.5/40 SM: 1 TP: 1
4. Leeroy_Jenkins
0/0/0 Ave: 19/40 SM: 0 TP: 0
5. Foxwolf1
0/0/0 Ave: 14.5/40 SM: 0 TP: 0

[b]Contest #2 - Short Story[/b]
[i]Judging pending...[/i][/encase]

[encase][color=#C876DC][b]Ranking Key[/b][/color]
1. Dr. StrangeLove
   1/2/0  Ave: 31.3/40  SM: 6  TP: 11

-1/2/0 is the total wins for first place/second place/third place over all the previous contests.
-Ave: is the average score for all the user's submit maps.
-SM: is the total submit maps for the particular user.
-TP: is the total points awarded for placing in the top three ranks in contests.

Scoring Process:
-Winners will be scored by the positions they place in. A first place position is worth 5 points, a second place position is worth three points, and a third place position is worth one point.
-The participants who have not yet won any of the top three positions will be ranked by their average map scores.[/encase]

[i]Additional Notes:[/i][list]
[*][i]If anyone wishes to donate something to the contest to act as a giveaway prize, it would be greatly appreciated! Please contact one of the judges via a PM to set up the donation.[/i]
[*][i]If anyone wants to create a banner, please do![/i][/list]