TLDR: min-map contests not mini enuff
These are some suggestions for any MMC contests heading forward.
Mainly, that the current format is too long (time limit wise).
> Shorter contests (ie. the weekend ones) seem to have better turnout. Likely because most would rather not spend a month's worth of free time to build a map.
> Shorter time limits mean that there is a stronger focus on making smaller less grandiose projects, thus contestants are less likely to drop-out/procrastinate.
> By extension of the above, the current maps submitted to such contests are far from "mini-maps".
Thus I suggest that we make contests shorter; between a weekend to a whole week in length.
It also allows for more contests (and opportunities to join if you miss one) as opposed to the 2/year we currently do.
These are some suggestions for any MMC contests heading forward.
Mainly, that the current format is too long (time limit wise).
> Shorter contests (ie. the weekend ones) seem to have better turnout. Likely because most would rather not spend a month's worth of free time to build a map.
> Shorter time limits mean that there is a stronger focus on making smaller less grandiose projects, thus contestants are less likely to drop-out/procrastinate.
> By extension of the above, the current maps submitted to such contests are far from "mini-maps".
Thus I suggest that we make contests shorter; between a weekend to a whole week in length.
It also allows for more contests (and opportunities to join if you miss one) as opposed to the 2/year we currently do.