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Make A Good Map 3 - Invitation
Submissions open: December 15, 2020, 12:00 AM Central Time
Submissions close: January 15, 2021, 12:00 AM Central Time
Event details: Check below (alternatively: Google Docs File)
Submissions open: December 15, 2020, 12:00 AM Central Time
Submissions close: January 15, 2021, 12:00 AM Central Time
Event details: Check below (alternatively: Google Docs File)
Hosted at:
https://discord.gg/dQxyhdeIntroduction
Hello and welcome to Make A Good Map (MAGM) 3! This is a Generation III Pokémon ROM hacking contest created by Anthroyd. Your goal is to create a ROM hack that consists of a single map. You may add whatever you wish to your map, including a small story line, a treasure hunt, a battle tournament, a slow walk through a prehistoric village of iron golems, or anything else that you can think of. This year, your map should be built on the following theme:What a Wacky Winter!
Rules
- Your hack must be playtested and beatable.
If you are not able to beat it, then do not assume that others will be able to beat it.
- Your hack must roll some kind of credits scene on completion.
This may be the default scene launched with the special 0x110 command or a custom scene.
- Your hack must consist of one primary map.
Submaps such as house interiors are allowed, however the bulk of your submission must be focused on your primary map. If you put too much
playtime emphasis on submaps, then you will be penalized.
- Your base ROM must be a v1.0 version of any Generation III game.
Decomp hacks should compile into a v1.0 version as well.
- Judges are not allowed to submit their own hack.
If there is an issue with your submission, a judge will reject it and request that your submission be fixed before the deadline.
Guidelines
You may add as many enhancements to your hack as you wish, including music, graphics, ASM routines, sprites, etc. Enhancements are not required. You will not score higher simply by including these extra details, however they may help you to improve the tone or atmosphere of your hack, which in turn will likely award you a higher score. Creativity and thinking "outside the box" is a great way to impress the judges and earn a lot of points! Team submissions are welcome. Disassembly submissions are welcome. Beginner submissions are encouraged. Advanced submissions are encouraged. Visit the #magm-3 channel on Anthroyd's Discord Server for inspiration and conversation with other participants--there are bound to be plenty of progress updates posted on there!Submissions
Your entry must be a .zip archive including the following files:- One .txt file
- Creator's name
- Map's / Hack's name
- Credits
- ROM base (FireRed, LeafGreen, Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald)
- [OPTIONAL] Additional comments for judges
- One .ips / .ups / .bps file
Judging
MAGM 3 will be judged by @hillsy13, @3Jdiddy, and @U.Flame. All of these judges were hand-picked by Anthroyd. You can expect them to be fair and considerate. Each judge will score every hack submitted and provide comments as to why they scored your hack the way they did. Below you can find the scoring rubric:Scoring Rubric
-100 points possible-
Map Design:
Theme - 20
Visuals - 30
Hack Design:
Difficulty - 10
Scripting - 20
Audio - 5
TRWAAH:
Funness - 15
Theme - How well does your map adhere to the theme?
Visuals - How aesthetically pleasing is your map?
Difficulty - How well does your map handle difficulty?
Scripting - How professional and engaging are your scripts and events?
Audio - How well does your hack use music and sounds to increase immersion?
Funness - How fun is your game? This is the reason we are all here! (TRWAAH)
Map Design:
Theme - 20
Visuals - 30
Hack Design:
Difficulty - 10
Scripting - 20
Audio - 5
TRWAAH:
Funness - 15
Theme - How well does your map adhere to the theme?
Visuals - How aesthetically pleasing is your map?
Difficulty - How well does your map handle difficulty?
Scripting - How professional and engaging are your scripts and events?
Audio - How well does your hack use music and sounds to increase immersion?
Funness - How fun is your game? This is the reason we are all here! (TRWAAH)
Conclusion
Good luck and have fun! If you have questions, direct them to @Anthroyd, @hillsy13, @3Jdiddy, or @U.Flame on Anthroyd's Discord Server in the #magm-3 channel. Submission opening and closing dates may be found at the starting of this thread. Results will be posted exactly one month after submissions close.Related videos:
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