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Looking into the future in Blades of Avernum
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I can see why the parody contest might not be a good idea. I'm in favor of another 1-10 contest (just thought of the idea yesterday), BoE got some decent scenarios out of that, and its easy. I think I know why the Pearl contest didn't go well, but I think we should run something easier before attempting it again. Plus, the 1-10 should be pretty new to most, as most of the people around today, including myself, weren't around for the original 1-10.

(I agree with Kel that requiring multiple entries is a bad idea, FYI)

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With the 8th contest underway, it might be a bit early, but I've noticed usually there's a 'theme' contest between each annual contest. (1-10, DFTS, Pearl). Kelandon mentioned a thread that Ephesos suggested some theme contest, and with no other ideas coming out, we might be able to make it happen.

So anyway, I'd just like to collect the idea(s) and see if there's enough interest in such a thing. I'm up for running/administering this contest myself if it goes through, FYI. I've ran two rankings contests and I'd like to try my hand at running a small design contest.

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Man, you stumped me Nioca.

Defending The Mysterious Portal in the Cave that leads to Gambits Everywhere

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Okay, for reference, mine were all the answers to "What is the most overrated BoE Scenario?" in the "Because of Nioca and this forums inactivity" topic.

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Laz - Correct.

No one will ever get this one:

The Adventurer's Club Redeem their love for the Amazons and together they Kill the Tatterdemalion, Areni, and an Ogre on a Ship to Algiers. They Win Nothing.

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Nioca - entries for the SW BoA contest?

Here. This one's too easy:

The Exodus begins as Putidus raises his Level in the Northern Kingdom of Bahssikava.

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Laz, there's more to it than just that.

Thuryl - is it that they all include Vahnatai?

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I was afraid this day would come.... in General
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I hate to say it, but I think TM's ban is permanent. He posted some offensive image, I think. Haven't actually seen it.

He'll be unbanned on 12/17 for the contest, but he'll only be allowed to post on the judging forum, so only judges will notice him. His ban will resume on 12/23.

Yay more discussion on TM!

[ Wednesday, December 13, 2006 16:12: Message edited by: BainIhrno ]

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Scenarios with ridiculous combat. :P

A Little Girl has the Strength to Ravage the Ogre's Homeland.

We're getting the hang of this.

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Pinski88 - It's a general game. Anything you want.

Kel - Yes, that answer was dumb and I'm sorry. I was not thinking clearly when I wrote that. I was also under the impression that Basshingkarvea in general wasn't what offended you, just that Basshingkarvea being on CSR is what did. Sorry. (In fact, I regretted posting it five minutes later, but it was already too late to edit it out.)

Okay, next one:

The Scenario where Areni comes to the Confession Booth on the Green Mountain and is Hunted by Sir Psycho Sexy and goes down the Abyss of minimalism where Nebulous Times Hence.

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Ephesos - Correct!

[Edited out]

Let's see the next creative title.

[ Wednesday, December 13, 2006 11:54: Message edited by: BainIhrno ]

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Easy and simple. The objective is to take groups of scenarios, and combine the titles.

(Rules changed)

1. The scenarios in a title do have to have at least one thing in common.

2. Groups can have no less than five scenarios, no more than fifteen.

3. You can leave it to guess, or just reveal it.

Have fun!

I'll start:

Bahssikava II: We Renegade the Redwall of Dilecia's Final Spire in a Perfect Forest where the Embers and Rats Aplenty Rebel against the Magus of Cattalon Where the Rivers Meet, and we're off to A Good Beginning.

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How about new BoA scenarios? in Blades of Avernum Editor
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Believe it or not, I am actually considering making the scenario after the one I'm currently working on for BoA (Not the one I'm currently working on), the reason being I'm seeing better BoA scenarios coming out, and the idea for the setting of my fifth scenario might be really cool in 3D. No promises, though, but chances would be better if that editor remake is done after my current BoE scenrario is released.

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I'm stuck. I can't find Mayor Anderson's quarters anywhere. How do I get there? Thanks.

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Something just came to mind...having the preliminary discussion forum here might be a problem. TM is judging, and he's banned here.

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Will there ever be another level design contest? in SubTerra
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Yay, convinent thread for releasing SubTerra levels!

Next set released

Community History is updated this time! Enjoy!

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That sounds good. And with such little time, I doubt many people will get to doing more than their assigned work.

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I'm not sure I like the idea of judges being able to review other scenarios, even with less weighing, because it may still cause imbalance. However, I think that the 'weighted judging' may be a problem, because if you take 60% the assigned judges and 40% the not assigned ones, the non-assigned judges may actually have more impact on the score than they should. It seems like your system goes like this:

Judge A (assigned) - 8.5/10
Judge B (assigned) - 8.5/10
Judge C (assigned) - 8.5/10
8.5*.6=5.1

Judge D (not assigned) -7.5/10
7.5*.4=3

5.1+3= 8.1 (total)

In this case, the total is less than a straight average, even though non-assigned judges "weigh less" then assigned ones. If you want to keep it possible to judge other than your assigned scenarios, I say that un-assigned judges ratings should be halved or something, with the total possible adjusted, like this:

Judge A (assigned) - 8.5/10
Judge B (assigned) - 8.5/10
Judge C (assigned) - 8.5/10
Judge D (not assigned) -7.5/10 (convert 7.5 to 3.8 out of 5)

Total possible = 35
Earned = 29.3
8.37

This way, it's higher than a direct average or a weighed system. If this was your plan from start, then please excuse me.

EDIT: Did you intend the link to go to the Judging Assignments page? That's not where it leads.

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Thanks, looks much better. :)

Good luck to everyone!

EDIT: No judging assignments for utility scenarios, how strange.

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You posted while I was editing. :P

You misread my post, see above.

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There has to be a mistake...Redwall cannot be the only one. (In the judging thread, I said I had a scenario in BoE, not that I only had access to it. I do have access to BoA.)

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Excellent work, Tyran.

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I was under the impression that you were just talking about the database Tyran already has. In the past, entrants would be hosted on Olympia's site, which TM has control of.

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Well, it is now. :P

I assume finalized details will be given tonight.

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quote:
Orignially written by Spent Salmon:
I would suggest that having Shadow Vale as the official download site for the contest would make judging a lot more even.
Forgetting something Salmon? Like that there's a few BoE scenarios in this contest and therefore can't be hosted? Or that there's non-scenario utilities that aren't hosted there?

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