Map and Legend Contest (2006) — Contests

Sabir

1/21/2006 10:05 PM UTC

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Well, what can I say, I'm also working on building it now. The legend is written, and I think I'll present the finished work by the beginning of February.

Pred

1/22/2006 10:14 AM UTC

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Sabir

Guys, I suggest we hold a contest for the best map and its accompanying legend (about the map), but a realistic one... so that artifacts aren't scattered around every corner;)

A mapmaking contest is great, but based on my gaming experience, the best maps are created by reworking or improving existing ones. Therefore, some plagiarism shouldn't be restricted.
And I would also like to see new campaigns, not just maps!

Pred

1/22/2006 10:53 AM UTC

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http://forum.heroesleague.ru/viewtopic.php?t=871&start=0
Here are the rules for the mapmaking contest. You can use them as a basis to avoid reinventing the wheel! ;)

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natasha

1/22/2006 11:25 AM UTC

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Pred

http://forum.heroesleague.ru/viewtopic.php?t=871&start=0
Here are the rules for the map contest. You can use them as a basis so as not to reinvent the wheel!;)

Overall, they will work well! The main thing is that the maps are not made just for fun, but for tournaments, so send me the finished ones to my email natasha@heroes.ru

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Medvaldo

1/22/2006 3:47 PM UTC

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So, are you planning to create maps for tournaments, or is the "best map" contest a completely different thing? And Sabir should be the one to come up with the rules. As for the rules themselves, they can be quite diverse – it's hard to reinvent the wheel here, as Heroes is a vast game.

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natasha

1/23/2006 11:03 AM UTC

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Medvaldo

So, are you planning to create maps for tournaments, or is a contest for the best map a completely different thing? And Sabir should be the one to come up with the rules. And the rules can already be diverse; it's hard to reinvent the wheel here – Heroes is a vast game.

You didn't quite understand me! The point is that, firstly, using maps for tournaments should be an incentive to create them, secondly, we are not going to limit tournaments to speed and arena challenges; tournaments can be very, very different, and thirdly, no one is going to take anything away from Sabir; he was simply offered a possible project for the rules. And finally, to really evaluate a map, you need to play it; otherwise, only the artistic design will be evaluated!

natasha

1/23/2006 11:13 AM UTC

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Sabir

Yeah, I should have checked the forum more often; someone was already trying to hijack your thread, accusing you of copyright infringement. Let's get back to the point, thanks for the link.
And also, I can't handle this alone, so if anyone wants to become a member of the jury, feel free to join...

I already explained the authorship issue above.
As for the jury, I'm ready to participate. I'll write more details in an email. I have some ideas. I mostly agree with the analysis of the link. It focuses more on online duels and arena tournaments. But our main goal is not to miss the essence of the game and, what I really liked, the Legend!!!:)

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Sabir

1/23/2006 1:57 PM UTC

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that changes things, ;) I'm waiting for your ideas...;)

Also, the legend might not fit in the scenario description, so it's best to send the map with a text file.

HwKeeper

1/31/2006 8:01 AM UTC

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Well, it seems like the rules issue has been resolved. However, the stipulation that this map should be for SoD is unclear. We need to clarify this. Options:

Only for SoD
For any version of Heroes 3, excluding WOG
For any version of Heroes 3, including WOG

Regarding the deadline, I've decided to extend it to February 20-30 because Heroes 5 is now expected only in the second quarter. After this clarification, I think we should announce the contest to all fans of our portal. P.S. It would be best if Sabir, the direct organizer of the contest, clarified this.

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natasha

2/1/2006 7:27 AM UTC

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We need to figure this out.
Options:
Only for SoD
For any version of Heroes 3, excluding WOG
For any version of Heroes 3, including WOG

I think there should be a separate contest for each version.

HwKeeper

2/1/2006 7:52 AM UTC

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That's exactly what I'm talking about. Where is Sabir? He needs to clarify which version this contest will be based on. Based on his initial words, it's SoD. So, I'm writing the rules for SoD. And once Sabir returns from his journey into the world of mapmaking, we can change it according to his wishes.

Sabir

2/1/2006 9:38 AM UTC

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I'm back. Regarding the version, it can be any, excluding WOG. As for the deadlines, if the release of Heroes 5 is delayed, the competition will be extended until March 1st. Please note that the scenario should be written in a fantasy setting, not about the Middle Ages.

I haven't changed my mind, it's only for SOD!!!!!!