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    To Forever/Hiroshi Sotomura: We'll get emblems later. There will be a Winner, 1st Runner Up, 2nd Runner Up, and Participant emblems.

    Map-Off Event. Hosted/judged by Zeffy and myself and possibly choose a third guest judge maybe

    To-Do List ✓
    • Thread structure w/ or /wo CSS ✓
    • Rules ✓
    • Judging system ✓
    • Emblem/awards
    • The schedule ✓
    • Possibly a theme, maybe not as it'll limit originality ✓
    • Snazzy title relative to PCX ✓
    • Probably other stuff I forgot ✓

    So yeah. Planning shouldn't be too hard for a contest event like this. I'll chip in my two cents a little later.
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    Hosted by Zeffy and Destiny Demon
    Map-Off ✖Treme
    Want to enter the PCX's Map-Off?

    Well thanks for the interest! The biannual map-off, which is hosted around summer and winter (in this case, summer although it's specially in the fall this time) is where mappers all come together in the ultimate contest: to make an e✖traordinary game map which will be judged by Zeffy and myself. Anyone can join! Game developers, ROM hackers, or maybe you just like mapping in your free time. Any program can be used for this event, whether it be RMXP, Advance Map, Paint, etc. Be creative! That's all we ask.

    Remember that you are allowed to submit your map from September 24th (the day PCX officially starts) until September 30th, 11:59 PM EST. With only me and Zeffy to judge the maps, the judging process should take fairly quickly, so don't worry, we will get the results up shortly. After that, emblems will be handed out, yah yah yah, and BAM, we'll see you at the Holiday Map-Off. (:

    Must Read: Rules
    These are very simple rules that must be followed!

    → In-game maps only, meaning no world maps or anything of the sort.
    → The map you submit has to be created by yourself.
    → No special effects may be added to your map (this doesn't include static overworlds).
    → Custom tiles are obviously permitted! Just be sure to give credits (and have permission).
    → No stealing, please! You'll be disqualified if you rip someone else's map.
    → You must use the submission format listed below to post your entry.

    Judging System
    Well, it would be pretty foolish not to tell you guys how we're judging your maps. I mean, you want it to be e✖traordinary, correct?

    • Layout/Design (possibility of 10 points)
    • Playability (possibility of 10 points)
    • Mapping Errors (possibility of 10 points)
    • Correspondence with theme (possibility of 5 bonus points)

    PLEASE READ! Okay, as it is the PCX, there is an optional theme you may choose to add when creating your map. If so desired, with the creativity of your minds, you can create a map that in ANY way corresponds with the theme: What does PCX mean to you? This could mean X, the number 10, PokeCommunity, etc. Make your map creative! As it is optional, you may get a possible extra five points added to your map score!

    Well I get something, right?
    Well yeah, it wouldn't be the map-off without it! There will be four emblems given out. Everyone who joins will get the Participant emblem, and the three winners will receive an additional emblem! Want to look at the emblems? Well we'll show you guys later, no worries. ^^

    Okay, I'm ready to post my map!
    Yes! Thanks for contributing to this event! Here, submit your post in this format and you're good to go:
    Map Title: (Here you put the name of your map.)
    Does it correspond with the optional theme? (Yes/No)
    Description: (Here you describe what your map is about--and how it corresponds to the theme, if it applies to you.)
    Credits: (List the names of people you owe credit to.)
    Mapshot: (Has to be in spoilers no matter how small or large.)
    Spoiler:
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    Map Showcase (entries)
    None yet!
     
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    Zeffy said:
    Judging system could be something like this (I took this from 2010's GT, we could alter it if you want to):

    Layout/Design 10
    Playability 10
    Mapping Errors 10

    As for an additional judge, do you think it's necessary? I'll be addressing those other stuff later.
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    The judging system seems good for me. And yeah it could be a hassle looking for another judge, plus the less judges the more quicker results can be submitted.
     
    Yeah, they never do anyways, haha. Plus longer submission periods mean more entries. ;D

    And what do you think the map-off should be called, since it should be related to PCX.
     
    Zeffy said:
    Basically what Jake said, yeah. If we are going to have a certain prompt then something related to '10' would seem appropriate, no?
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    Ohhh, right. As it's the great PCX event, we most certainly should have something... I'll sleep on it tonight and try and post something tomorrow I brainstormed.

    Regarding rules, we can probably just rip the ones from the Holiday Hop a few months ago, but maybe make some alterations if you want (also paraphrase it to make it sound fresher):

    Destiny Demon said:
    → Your map must correspond with the theme in some way.
    → Only in-game maps may be accepted, no world maps or anything else.
    → You, yes you, must make the map.
    → You are not allowed to steal anyone else's map.
    → Don't put special effects on the map (although static overworlds are permitted).
    → You must give credits to any tiles or tools you use.
    → Use the following format below to submit your map.
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    For a title, maybe Map-Off ?Treme? Lol I'm bad at making names, so... erm, yeah. Haha. It has ? for PCX at least.

    As for themes... maybe have them something that they think is related to anniversaries, the number Ten, etc.? I think it's possible to incorporate in a map, but might be complicated for some mappers. But that makes the creativity stronger, so why not, right? (:
     
    Hiroshi Sotomura said:
    Lame and yet effective. :P
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    Well then it'll be used, haha.

    And I was thinking, maybe since using a theme may be more of a challenge, make it optional? if the participants are able to distinguish PCX in a unique way in their map, they could get bonus points during judging? Just my two cents lol.
     
    Map-Off ✖Treme sounds good to me. I'll try to make some emblems later. What emblems do we need, by the way? Champion, 1st Runner-Up, 2nd Runner-Up, and Participant? You should do the thread design, I already have one to bother with. If you'd like, we could use the same format that I'm going to make for Design-a-Pokemon? I don't know, could be an idea though.

    I also agree with the optional theme, but how are the bonus points going to be awarded?
     
    Zeffy said:
    Map-Off ✖Treme sounds good to me. I'll try to make some emblems later. What emblems do we need, by the way? Champion, 1st Runner-Up, 2nd Runner-Up, and Participant? You should do the thread design, I already have one to bother with. If you'd like, we could use the same format that I'm going to make for Design-a-Pokemon? I don't know, could be an idea though.

    I also agree with the optional theme, but how are the bonus points going to be awarded?
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    Yup, that's the emblems! And yeah I'll do the thread design, and sure if you don't mind I'll use the format from that thread (I'll change some colours and such).

    As for bonus points, maybe a fourth category in the judging system? Since the other criteria is out of 10, I think bonus points should be given out of 5 (based on how unique the mapper incorporates PCX in their map).

    I'll make the thread structure in a few, and repost it after I'm done. (:
    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Hosted by Zeffy and Destiny Demon
    Map-Off ✖Treme
    Want to enter the PCX's Map-Off?

    Well thanks for the interest! The biannual map-off, which is hosted around summer and winter (in this case, summer although it's specially in the fall this time) is where mappers all come together in the ultimate contest: to make an e✖traordinary game map which will be judged by Zeffy and myself. Anyone can join! Game developers, ROM hackers, or maybe you just like mapping in your free time. Any program can be used for this event, whether it be RMXP, Advance Map, Paint, etc. Be creative! That's all we ask.

    Remember that you are allowed to submit your map from September 24th (the day PCX officially starts) until September 30th, 11:59 PM EST. With only me and Zeffy to judge the maps, the judging process should take fairly quickly, so don't worry, we will get the results up shortly. After that, emblems will be handed out, yah yah yah, and BAM, we'll see you at the Holiday Map-Off. (:

    Must Read: Rules
    These are very simple rules that must be followed!

    → In-game maps only, meaning no world maps or anything of the sort.
    → The map you submit has to be created by yourself.
    → No special effects may be added to your map (this doesn't include static overworlds).
    → Custom tiles are obviously permitted! Just be sure to give credits (and have permission).
    → No stealing, please! You'll be disqualified if you rip someone else's map.
    → You must use the submission format listed below to post your entry.

    Judging System
    Well, it would be pretty foolish not to tell you guys how we're judging your maps. I mean, you want it to be e✖traordinary, correct?

    • Layout/Design (possibility of 10 points)
    • Playability (possibility of 10 points)
    • Mapping Errors (possibility of 10 points)
    • Correspondence with theme (possibility of 5 bonus points)

    PLEASE READ! Okay, as it is the PCX, there is an optional theme you may choose to add when creating your map. If so desired, with the creativity of your minds, you can create a map that in ANY way corresponds with the theme: What does PCX mean to you? This could mean X, the number 10, PokeCommunity, etc. Make your map creative! As it is optional, you may get a possible extra five points added to your map score!

    Well I get something, right?
    Well yeah, it wouldn't be the map-off without it! There will be four emblems given out. Everyone who joins will get the Participant emblem, and the three winners will receive an additional emblem! Want to look at the emblems? Well here:
    -to be made later-

    Okay, I'm ready to post my map!
    Yes! Thanks for contributing to this event! Here, submit your post in this format and you're good to go:
    Map Title: (Here you put the name of your map.)
    Does it correspond with the optional theme? (Yes/No)
    Description: (Here you describe what your map is about--and how it corresponds to the theme, if it applies to you.)
    Credits: (List the names of people you owe credit to.)
    Mapshot: (Has to be in spoilers no matter how small or large.)
    Spoiler:
    Click to expand...
    Map Showcase (entries)
    None yet!
     
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    Zeffy said:
    The first rule only says "In-maps only." Shouldn't it be "In-game maps only"? Everything else looks good. :3

    Yay we're almost done planning! n_n
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    LOLOL WHOOPS glad you caught that! Will change right now. And thanks!

    But yeah almost done, haha, I'm glad. ^_~
     
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