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| − | + | == Introduction == | |
The Community Contest is a content-creation contest organised by the Dragon Age Builder community. Prizes, which vary between contests typically include offers of work or assistance from existing builders to help the winning contestants build a better mod. All work submitted to the contest will be freely available for all to use and modify in mods, though credit should be given appropriately. | The Community Contest is a content-creation contest organised by the Dragon Age Builder community. Prizes, which vary between contests typically include offers of work or assistance from existing builders to help the winning contestants build a better mod. All work submitted to the contest will be freely available for all to use and modify in mods, though credit should be given appropriately. | ||
| − | + | === Aims === | |
| − | + | * to produce small-scale (5-10 hour) contributions which can be shared as useful mod resources which can slot into a variety of mods. | |
| − | + | * to enhance the quality of these contributions over time with future "improvement" contests. | |
| − | + | * to encourage new modders to try new areas of dragon age modding. | |
| − | + | * to provide constructive feedback on created content. | |
| − | + | * to encourage peer-assisted learning of the toolset and other modding. | |
| − | + | * to build a better and more co-operative community | |
| − | + | == Prize System == | |
The prizes will vary from competition to competition, and groups may be used in future contests (see below). A points system is used so that winners may choose their prize(s) to suit their needs. Example prizes might include: | The prizes will vary from competition to competition, and groups may be used in future contests (see below). A points system is used so that winners may choose their prize(s) to suit their needs. Example prizes might include: | ||
| − | + | * script work or tutoring by CID-78: 1 point per hour work ''(max 10p per person, up to 20p total among all winners)'' | |
| − | + | * modelling/texturing work by mikemike37: 1 point per hour work ''(max 10p per person, up to 20p total among all winners)'' | |
| − | + | * choose-a-feature on Dragon Age Podcast: 5 points ''(max 5p per person, up to 10p total among all winners)'' | |
Where the following points would be awarded based on position: | Where the following points would be awarded based on position: | ||
| − | + | * 1st place: 15 points, chooses first. | |
| − | + | * 2nd place: 10 points, chooses second. | |
| − | + | * 3rd place: 5 points, chooses third. | |
| − | + | === Groups === | |
Future contests may make use of groups. For example: | Future contests may make use of groups. For example: | ||
'''Main Group''' - open to all, entry disqualifies from Newcomer Group for this contest. | '''Main Group''' - open to all, entry disqualifies from Newcomer Group for this contest. | ||
| − | + | * 1st place: 10 points, chooses first. | |
| − | + | * 2nd place: 5 points, chooses third. | |
| − | + | * 3rd place: 5 points, chooses fifth. | |
| − | + | ||
'''Newcomer Group''' - open to all, entry disqualifies from Main Group for this contest. | '''Newcomer Group''' - open to all, entry disqualifies from Main Group for this contest. | ||
| − | + | * 1st place: 5 points, chooses second. | |
| − | + | * 2nd place: 5 points, chooses fourth. | |
Revision as of 13:49, 26 July 2010
Contents
Introduction
The Community Contest is a content-creation contest organised by the Dragon Age Builder community. Prizes, which vary between contests typically include offers of work or assistance from existing builders to help the winning contestants build a better mod. All work submitted to the contest will be freely available for all to use and modify in mods, though credit should be given appropriately.
Aims
- to produce small-scale (5-10 hour) contributions which can be shared as useful mod resources which can slot into a variety of mods.
- to enhance the quality of these contributions over time with future "improvement" contests.
- to encourage new modders to try new areas of dragon age modding.
- to provide constructive feedback on created content.
- to encourage peer-assisted learning of the toolset and other modding.
- to build a better and more co-operative community
Prize System
The prizes will vary from competition to competition, and groups may be used in future contests (see below). A points system is used so that winners may choose their prize(s) to suit their needs. Example prizes might include:
- script work or tutoring by CID-78: 1 point per hour work (max 10p per person, up to 20p total among all winners)
- modelling/texturing work by mikemike37: 1 point per hour work (max 10p per person, up to 20p total among all winners)
- choose-a-feature on Dragon Age Podcast: 5 points (max 5p per person, up to 10p total among all winners)
Where the following points would be awarded based on position:
- 1st place: 15 points, chooses first.
- 2nd place: 10 points, chooses second.
- 3rd place: 5 points, chooses third.
Groups
Future contests may make use of groups. For example:
Main Group - open to all, entry disqualifies from Newcomer Group for this contest.
- 1st place: 10 points, chooses first.
- 2nd place: 5 points, chooses third.
- 3rd place: 5 points, chooses fifth.
Newcomer Group - open to all, entry disqualifies from Main Group for this contest.
- 1st place: 5 points, chooses second.
- 2nd place: 5 points, chooses fourth.
