The Idealists Challenge 3 - Sci Fi

[Vinz]

I actually forgot about this.

Now I have to analyze what to put in the last rows.

 

[Sylvie]

All of those look awesome, will be fun to judge this xD

 

[Paillan]

All of those look awesome, will be fun to judge this xD

So, how are we gonna do this? Judge separate and them fuse our judging? or what? just askin.

 

[Vinz]

Judge separately, then average each judge's scores for each participant and finally scale it with the poll.

 

[Paillan]

So, are we suppose to give the results the same day? I am sorry for all this questions, I just want to make sure it's not/or it's like my latin wacraft 3 forum. In which judging may take months. Don't worry though, my challenge had been always had their score the a few hours later of the deadline.

 

[Chaosy]

Lel, me and jopi delayd our results by like 2-3 weeks.

 

[Paillan]

oh okey. well, my result will be the quickest probably.

 

[Kyrbi0]

So this is still going, right?

What's the meaning of this rule:

You may not use an idea that's been written down before the contest starts.

Is this the case even if we re-write everything from scratch? I mean, I make it a habit to write everything down (idea-wise), so I don't forget it... And what if parts of the idea have been written down, but not the whole thing in one cohesive package?

*scratches head*

 

[Moy]

I think I won't be finishing my entry. Well, good luck to all the participants!

EDIT:
I just got home and I'm committed for another contest. I'll judge this time.

 

[Vinz]

Is this the case even if we re-write everything from scratch? I mean, I make it a habit to write everything down (idea-wise), so I don't forget it... And what if parts of the idea have been written down, but not the whole thing in one cohesive package?

Updated to fully written down.

Now that I think of it, do we actually need this rule?
@Nightmare, okay then.

 

[Chaosy]

It's raining judges, hallelujah.

 

[Vinz]

Still barely any finished entries.

Update to the panel will be soon.

Anyone voting for another extend?

 

[Paillan]

Dude no. The contest was already extended twice now being deadline 20/02/2015. It shouldn't take so much time to end the writting. The only thinf that takes time is the presentation...

 

[Apheraz Lucent]

Judges are supposed to post their results to Arena Mod (since the contest host is participating and therefore unable to see and post the results before official launch),(come to think of that, do we have an Arena Mod ever since Phar's remake of Arena, really), and the Arena mod will post results as soon as the poll is closed and all judges post their results.

There isn't a time limit, but it's up to your own kindness and common sense to make it as quick as possible. Delaying judges do no one no good

Also, judges can communicate between each other in order to exchange opinions about a certain entry, re-evaluate one, fill up the field they lack experience or knowledge at, but are not allowed to exchange their scoring at any point. Judges are also allowed to vote in the poll too I believe if they find an entry of extreme quality and therefore decide to give an extra vote point, however, you'd better avoid it, as people can get really childish about that, you wouldn't even believe.

 

[jopi]

I'm quite done, only one spell missing. I'm gonna finish tomorrow.

 

[Vinz]

I forgot it includes the deadline myself. xD

 

[Kyrbi0]

Updated to fully written down.

Now that I think of it, do we actually need this rule?
@Nightmare, okay then.

Thanks.

It's not that you don't need the rule; but it is a bit trickier. In most other Contests, you can simply say "no previous work allowed"; because all of them involve having 'work' done in the Editor. This kind of Contest is unfortunately unique, though; how fully realized can an idea be.not be?

Not sure there's a good way to mandate that, honestly.

 

[GreeN!X]

Hey guys, I have the last skill completed and all I need to do is write it down in my post... Which I can't do right now. So, can I request one day extension? If I can't complete it within that extension, you can turn me into a judge.... Lol, just kidding, just disqualify me then.

 

[Vinz]

I think it's okay since only two are completed so far, or maybe the others just haven't posted "Finished!".

 

[Apheraz Lucent]

Love the 4 judges, diversity will make it as balanced and non-biased as possible.

 

[jopi]

Ok, I think I'm done now!

 

[Vinz]

Checked. Done too. Skipped info parts on my entry, too lazy.

 

[GreeN!X]

DONE! Phew, good thing I found the time to do this thing. :3

To anyone who thinks it's too imba, pls take out your calculators first and do some math. Yes, he may accumulate over 5000 HP, His REFLECT SHIELD might block 125 damage at that point BUT it will take him AT LEAST 40 minutes to do so. If you whine about items granting him a ton of the HP he needs (Heart O' Tarrasque), just take into account how hard it will be for him to farm with that skill set and with that slow attack speed.

 

[bajaist]

I'm done with my entry as well.

 

[Moy]

I'll start judging

EDIT:
I'll create an app for ease.

 

[Sclammerz]

Me too. But can someone send me the judging template like Chaosy and jopi did?

 

[Paillan]

Me too. But can someone send me the judging template like Chaosy and jopi did?

As far as I know there's only a template for the entries... unless I am a bit blind.

 

[Moy]

Yes we have a template for judging.

But I've edited it, it looks like this.

OVERVIEW

COMMENTS

Idealist Challenge #3 Judged Entry: <JEntry> Entry Author: <EAuthor> Judged by: <Judge>

CRITERION SCORE CONCEPT <S_Concept> LORE <S_Lore> PRESENTATION <S_Present> MECHANICS <S_Mecha> COMPLEXITY <S_Complex> BALANCE <S_Balance> TOTAL <S_Total> [tr] [tr] [tr] [tr] [tr] [tr] [tr] [tr]

[tr]

CONCEPT

LORE

PRESENTATION

MECHANICS

COMPLEXITY

BALANCE

10 POINTS

Is the hero idea valid with the chosen theme? Is the concept original and/or well modified? 10 POINTS

<C_Concept>
<S_Concept>/10

10 POINTS

Is the lore compatible with the hero? Does the lore paint a clear picture of the hero?
Is the lore specific enough in terms of origin of the hero?
Does the lore fit with the overall map theme lore?


<C_Lore>
<S_Lore>/10

15 POINTS

Are the hero stats, attributes, abilities, lore and other shown in a clean, readable user interface (UI)?
Did the author use enough graphic material to represent his or her hero idea to the fullest?


<C_Present>

<S_Present>/15

20 POINTS

How does the hero mechanics work with each other? Are the spells synergistic between each other?
How difficult this hero's play style would seem for an average player?


<C_Mecha>
<S_Mecha>/20

20 POINTS

Are the hero mechanics as complex as necessary?
Does the complexity level of the hero provide fun and interesting gameplay? If yes, why?


<C_Complex>
<S_Complex>/20

25 POINTS

Is the hero balanced for the chosen map theme?
Are the abilities, stats or attributes shown break the balance in some way?
Is the hero in a playable state as described or it needs rework?
If yes, what needs to be changed and why?


<C_Balance>
<S_Balance>/25

I'll use it for the Application I'm developing called "Idealist Challenge Judging Tool" lol

 

[Sylvie]

I'll start to judge when I'm back from Carnival. So, 3/4 days from now.

@~Nightmare: lol xD

 

[Moy]

No, I'm serious. I'm making it right now.

 

[Sylvie]

I hope you finish it when I'm back home xD

 

[Sclammerz]

Yes we have a template for judging.

But I've edited it, it looks like this.

OVERVIEW

COMMENTS

Idealist Challenge #3 Judged Entry: <JEntry> Entry Author: <EAuthor> Judged by: <Judge>

CRITERION SCORE CONCEPT <S_Concept> LORE <S_Lore> PRESENTATION <S_Present> MECHANICS <S_Mecha> COMPLEXITY <S_Complex> BALANCE <S_Balance> TOTAL <S_Total> [tr] [tr] [tr] [tr] [tr] [tr] [tr] [tr]

[tr]

[COLOR=#7A85FF

[COLOR=#7AD3FF

[COLOR=#7AFFF8

[COLOR=#7AFF8E

[COLOR=#F4FF7A

[COLOR=#FFC67A

CONCEPT[/COLOR]]

10 POINTS

Is the hero idea valid with the chosen theme? Is the concept original and/or well modified? 10 POINTS

<C_Concept>
<S_Concept>/10

LORE[/COLOR]]

10 POINTS

Is the lore compatible with the hero? Does the lore paint a clear picture of the hero?
Is the lore specific enough in terms of origin of the hero?
Does the lore fit with the overall map theme lore?


<C_Lore>
<S_Lore>/10

PRESENTATION[/COLOR]]

15 POINTS

Are the hero stats, attributes, abilities, lore and other shown in a clean, readable user interface (UI)?
Did the author use enough graphic material to represent his or her hero idea to the fullest?


<C_Present>

<S_Present>/15

MECHANICS[/COLOR]]

20 POINTS

How does the hero mechanics work with each other? Are the spells synergistic between each other?
How difficult this hero's play style would seem for an average player?


<C_Mecha>
<S_Mecha>/20

COMPLEXITY[/COLOR]]

20 POINTS

Are the hero mechanics as complex as necessary?
Does the complexity level of the hero provide fun and interesting gameplay? If yes, why?


<C_Complex>
<S_Complex>/20

BALANCE[/COLOR]]

25 POINTS

Is the hero balanced for the chosen map theme?
Are the abilities, stats or attributes shown break the balance in some way?
Is the hero in a playable state as described or it needs rework?
If yes, what needs to be changed and why?


<C_Balance>
<S_Balance>/25

I'll use it for the Application I'm developing called "Idealist Challenge Judging Tool" lol

Thanks. I'll start judging when I got time, so many activities at school. :C

 

[Vinz]

Nice, now there's only Chaosy to be finished. 16 hours left! (GMT - 7)

 

[Paillan]

Nice, now there's only Chaosy to be finished. 16 hours left! (GMT - 7)

Wait I am confused. The first post says 2 deadlines 20 and 16 of this month. Which is the true one?

 

[Vinz]

January 20, 2015 up until and, including February 16, 2015

Jan 20 to Feb 16

But your other post was correct, the deadline was extended times from 2/1 to 2/10, then 2/15 and 2/16.

 

[Sclammerz]

Confusing Deadlines. :3

 

[Vinz]

It's still confusing?

 

[Paillan]

That's weird, I don't recall reading January anywhere :V

 

[Vinz]

Okay it's over you may start judging.

Will it be unfair for Chaosy if his entry, though seemingly incomplete (unless I missed him saying finished) would be pitted against the others?

 

[Apheraz Lucent]

I think it would be really fair from judges that, if they want, to overview the entry (not judge, as his entry is not complete (possible to also add "temp score" which won't be counted but will let him see how much would he score)) and to write their opinion about current progress of hero's skillset, lore and visuals.

This, of course, will be optional for each judge.
It can help him see what he might need some work on.
I think it's the fairest to all.

 

[Moy]

@Mythic: Can I be the one to reveal the results? You create the result thread and I'll post it there when it's done

 

[Vinz]

Sure. Please PM the other judges for the template.

Poll will end on 25.

 

[Chaosy]

Meanwhile I thought it ended the 20th. Oh well.

 

[Moy]

You can judge again lol. So we are 5 versus them

 

[bajaist]

Nice entries guys, it's been fun making it. Good luck.

 

[Paillan]

So I am almost done, only 2 entries are left, without counting chaosy.

 

[Apheraz Lucent]

People judging faster than Zeus kill-stealing o.o

 

[Paillan]

People judging faster than Zeus kill-stealing o.o

I actually slowed down a bit so I am still doing those two. But the reason why I am so fast it's because I started yesterday

 

[hiphop4eva]

People judging faster than Zeus kill-stealing o.o

Lol

 

[Paillan]

So, before I finish my judging (NEW RECORD 10 HOURS!) I wanna ask. Where am I supposed to post it?