Zephyr Contest #11 - POLL

[Kyrbi0]

See here to get information about the contest-in-question. This thread is merely here to provide a Poll.

Please vote (not for all of them, otherwise you've wasted your vote), but more importantly PLEASE EXPLAIN YOUR VOTE so we have an idea of what people like & why (or why not).

Thank you.

 

[Kazeon]

I dont understand what each theme means :/

 

[Kyrbi0]

1 Option is up to you.
5 Options have an entire hyper-linked post about them.
The other 3 felt self-explanatory... But you probably came from the original "idea thread" for this poll, so I'd imagine you had read about them there.

 

[Kazeon]

I really have no idea what theme I should vote for, I will just wait for the poll result :3 or maybe will vote for something later..

but is that "Aura" theme has only a few variation?

vote result

 

[Kyrbi0]

I really have no idea what theme I should vote for, I will just wait for the poll result :3 or maybe will vote for something later..

Unless you really don't care, I would definitely vote; voting helps move all this along.

but is that "Aura" theme has only a few variation?

Not in my opinion, no.

 

[Tal'Rarity]

I voted for eight because well I had already had the entire thing typed however I failed to remember it gets erased when you vote so I will just post what I remember.... =(

I decided to vote for eight to allow variety so users can decide what they want to do and go with it so nobody is limited to just one theme this time. I realize how difficult it is to process and judge so if this idea gets selected I will enter and try to put all eight into one spell. =)

Basically I thought it was a cool idea and well at least I didn't vote for the ninth option as well.

Well that is all I can remember, sorry I did have a lot more typed and explained however I just can't remember it.

It seems like you guys have decided on aura though.

 

[Kazeon]

actually, giving specific theme will make it truly a challenge where we have to make something super in a little possibilities to win :3 Idk what I'm talking about >.>

 

[Tal'Rarity]

actually, giving specific theme will make it truly a challenge where we have to make something super in a little possibilities to win :3 Idk what I'm talking about >.>

Well the last ten contests have been like that.. Haven't they?

Just decided to voice my opinion about something new

 

[Kazeon]

ten? this is first for me (and still maybe) :3

Aura is the most challenging theme imo btw.. I really don't have any idea what aura I should make xD

 

[Tal'Rarity]

Heh aura is a difficult one, good luck by the way.

 

[PurplePoot]

Well the last ten contests have been like that.. Haven't they?

Just decided to voice my opinion about something new

Constraints enhance creativity and are generally underrated.

 

[Kyrbi0]

constraints enhance creativity and are generally underrated.

QFT.

//EDIT// Why can't I type in all caps?...

//EDIT EDIT// Oh now it works...

 

[Almia]

Aura wasn't that hard.
You can make an active spell with an immolation effect(E.g. DotA's Eon Shell)

 

[Kazeon]

when will this poll closed and the contest started? I have a plan start learning more about c++ after competing in this contest.. so I hope it's soon..

 

[BPower]

I already started writing the thread for this Zephyr contest.
I think the poll should run at least for one week. Let's see if "Aura" remains as the favorite.

 

[Tank-Commander]

I think this is the second (or third?) time I've mentioned this - we haven't actually discussed anything in terms of dates for the contest. Again, we have to consider that exam season is coming up and this may have a strong impact on those able to compete. We don't exactly want a lack of participants. if we are to avoid exam season then I suggest having it end in either early may, or starting in late june/early july (obviously one of those dates is much farther away than the other) considering the contest should be open for at least a month (or longer if possible, for more participants) obviously if these suggested dates would cause issue for somebody, I recommend makinng it known as who can and cannot participate because of dates is rather important.

I know that if the contest would be run through late May and June, it would be completely impossible for myself to participate for example.

in summary I'm hoping it's either soon, or quite a distance away, considering the poll should be open for a week at least (as suggested). Also has who exactly is going to judge been finalised, or is that still in the works?

 

[Kyrbi0]

I think this is the second (or third?) time I've mentioned this - we haven't actually discussed anything in terms of dates for the contest. Again, we have to consider that exam season is coming up and this may have a strong impact on those able to compete. We don't exactly want a lack of participants. if we are to avoid exam season then I suggest having it end in either early may, or starting in late june/early july (obviously one of those dates is much farther away than the other) considering the contest should be open for at least a month (or longer if possible, for more participants) obviously if these suggested dates would cause issue for somebody, I recommend makinng it known as who can and cannot participate because of dates is rather important.

I know that if the contest would be run through late May and June, it would be completely impossible for myself to participate for example.

in summary I'm hoping it's either soon, or quite a distance away, considering the poll should be open for a week at least (as suggested). Also has who exactly is going to judge been finalised, or is that still in the works?

Excellent points. I apologize if it seemed like we were ignoring you/that point; for me personally, I was slightly more worried about the theme then the date (figured we'd come up with the date in it's own due time). To be honest, I should be concerned about that; I'm doing poorly this term & need to give all the time I can to finals & such. I think mine are in late April or early May?... Either way, I'm not a big coder, so I wouldn't worry about me.

 

[BPower]

Cokemonkey and I will be judging the Zephyr.

So do you want to start very soon or at a later date?

 

[Kazeon]

Cokemonkey and I will be judging the Zephyr.

So do you want to start very soon or at a later date?

I vote for very soon..

 

[Bannar]

Vote for soon. Later I'll be more busy than I already am.

 

[PurgeandFire]

Sooner the better IMO. The contest doesn't need to last much longer than a month. Exams can range from early May to mid June so that period gets a little tough. Hopefully it won't be difficult for the judges. Maybe we can get it to end before their exams start?

 

[Kazeon]

my exam is next week but it's okay since I can't study all day long..

 

[Almia]

Sooner. About April or May

 

[moyackx]

I voted for an Aura spell because it could prove to be more fair than the over-effect/usage/abuse of effects and geometric forms in spells in this site. I hate when a spell is only voted by the eye candy and not in the synergy and adaptability in maps.

 

[Almia]

I voted for an Aura spell because it could prove to be more fair than the over-effect/usage/abuse of effects and geometric forms in spells in this site. I hate when a spell is only voted by the eye candy and not in the synergy and adaptability in maps.

BECAUSE Noobs want eye-gasm *flies away*

 

[Kyrbi0]

BECAUSE Noobs want eye-gasm *flies away*

Quoted For Truth. So let's not cater to the noobs; let's not appease the "lowest common denominator" (to appropriate a math term). Let's make this contest (and all contests) as rich, cultured & meaningful as we want them, not accommodating the tastes of the boorish.

 

[Kazeon]

yeah, yeah.... so when will this shit get started?

 

[Tal'Rarity]

So I shall make a eye-candy aura and claim first place.... Idea down... Plans down... (is thinking of his first submitted spell)

First place awaits me =P

Though yeah someone should start this soon.

 

[Almia]

I am ready
I have been observing Nes' Aura library

 

[Kazeon]

Advanced artificial intelligence

I have just read BPow's comment and I absolutely agreed with him, it will be a super cool contest if so. it will be AI script war..

this is my idea, there will be a scripted war, as example: unit force one is coded by coder A, againsts unit force two is coded by coder B. But the rule is:
- no custom spell
- each unit force consists of exactly unit type, position (symetrical), and amount
- there is only one Hero allowed for each unit force
- the Hero must be the same
- yeah, everything about fairness
- who's unit force win the war, then he will be the contest winner

so then it will be something like tourney, so there will be 3rd, 2nd, and 1st winner
and coder is not allowed to modify their code after the tourney is started

sounds cool? no? just idea

EDIT:
another idea=

Flappy Bird tournament

 

[Tank-Commander]

I have just read BPow's comment and I absolutely agreed with him, it will be a super cool contest if so. it will be AI script war..

this is my idea, there will be a scripted war, as example: unit force one is coded by coder A, againsts unit force two is coded by coder B. But the rule is:
- no custom spell
- each unit force consists of exactly unit type, position (symetrical), and amount
- there is only one Hero allowed for each unit force
- the Hero must be the same
- yeah, everything about fairness
- who's unit force win the war, then he will be the contest winner

so then it will be something like tourney, so there will be 3rd, 2nd, and 1st winner
and coder is not allowed to modify their code after the tourney is started

sounds cool? no? just idea

Might be a nice idea for a contest, but I definitely wouldn't put it for this one, better for something like those micro funmap tournament style contests.

EDIT:
another idea=

Flappy Bird tournament

Yeah, no.

 

[Daffa]

Here's my idea :

Aura + Combo + Blood Magic + Lucky + Growing in Strength = Supreme Aura Set with Deadly Payment

Why I like it? Because it's challenging to create a chain aura, while being wise as luck and blood magic are also counted despite Growing in Strength with each cast.

 

[Almia]

Here's my idea :

Aura + Combo + Blood Magic + Lucky + Growing in Strength = Supreme Aura Set with Deadly Payment

Why I like it? Because it's challenging to create a chain aura, while being wise as luck and blood magic are also counted despite Growing in Strength with each cast.

That needs Meth and Weed while coding.

Why? because it is better to submit your own physics law than taking that idea XD\

Well nvm, my original aura idea(w/c will be my submission) has all of that you said, except luck.

 

[Daffa]

That needs Meth and Weed while coding.

Why? because it is better to submit your own physics law than taking that idea XD\

Well nvm, my original aura idea(w/c will be my submission) has all of that you said, except luck.

Honestly, you're making me laugh too hard
Maybe you can add da Luck to the concept

 

[Kyrbi0]

~~~

So HEY, it's summer now, and I'm wondering... When shall we start this baby?

Anyone?

 

[Kazeon]

I have even forgot about my idea for this contest. But btw, I agree if it's starting soon. I got another exam on next 2 weeks so please, just start it right now, remembering making a spell wont take so much times..

 

[Tank-Commander]

exam season just started here, have 9 to do still, my opinion on this matter though is referenced in my prior posts of this topic.

 

[Kyrbi0]

Well, I suppose that's the overall issue; that of timing. Early May would never have worked for me (Finals or Exams), while it appears now doesn't work for you (and later doesn't work for Dalvengyr). Lol. I don't want to exclude anyone, but we need a better consensus/idea of who-all would be available at any given time. Let's post rough-availability schedules.

I am MOST available now, through the rest of this week, tentatively/somewhat available for weeks afterwards (start Summer term or a Summer internship, but either way my time won't be entirely sapped til August, I'd say).

 

[Almia]

If this starts this June, we (Filipinos) can't join because it is the day of the start of classes.

 

[Kingz]

I am probably gonna spectate this one, exams till 3rd week of july.

 

[Vinz]

Will this even start?

 

[Kyrbi0]

LET'S ALL YELL AND SEE IF THAT STARTS ANYTHING.

I know we're all clamoring for Contests (Hero, Techtree, Zephyr, Modeling), but I don't think there's any problem if there are people willing to join.

 

[Almia]

Let's start this December, and also start the Hero Contest #7 because there are so many contests that should have been done earlier.( UotY )

 

[Kingz]

Everyone who intends to join should just post their available time frame. See where it intersects the most and decide upon it.

Or... just start it now, put a big deadline (like 2 months) on it and make everyone happy since they can work on it when it suits them at their pace.

Like i wouldn't mind a big deadline if it meant more people could join and i see nothing wrong since i doubt we will get a lot of entries so the thread shouldn't grow so much.

 

[Vinz]

I agree. I am free all year, all decade on that case.

 

[Kyrbi0]

Let's start this December, and also start the Hero Contest #7 because there are so many contests that should have been done earlier.( UotY )

Bah. Let's start... now! At least the Hero Contest. I am so ready.

No but seriously, better latte than never..cino.

Everyone who intends to join should just post their available time frame. See where it intersects the most and decide upon it.

Or... just start it now, put a big deadline (like 2 months) on it and make everyone happy since they can work on it when it suits them at their pace.

Like i wouldn't mind a big deadline if it meant more people could join and i see nothing wrong since i doubt we will get a lot of entries so the thread shouldn't grow so much.

MOST AVAILABLE:
06.30.14 - 07.14.14 (next two weeks)

MIGHT KINDA BE AVAILABLE STILL:
07.14.14 - 08.18.14 (rest of Summer)

WHO REALLY KNOWS:
08.18.14 - 12.14.14 (Fall term)

PROBABLY UNLESS I WORK LIKE A MADMAN DURING BREAK:
12.14.14 - 01.05.15 (Winter Break)

So yeah. The sooner the better.

~~

To be honest, I never considered the effect on a contest of having such a long-term deadline. It sounds pretty alright at first; I just wonder if it would have any negative implications. :<

 

[Vinz]

I don't think there are negative implications. Summoning Pharaoh_...

 

[Kazeon]

geez, creating spell is not that hard and does NOT take much time. No more than 3 days I guess. But then just give one month for contestant to polish their spell. I really don't understand why it's really hard just to start this contest. Cz I believe many people have their holiday these months.

and I don't agree with something called "deadline extension"

 

[Kingz]

A lot of people have exams also...
One could argue a single day is enough also

The long deadline was more of a suggestion because it's hard to find a week when everyone who wants to participate is free, not because anyone needs so much time.

 

[Kyrbi0]

It can take a mere couple of hours to make a spell; however, that's not what people have in reality. There's sleeping, eating, and life's various responsibilities (school, work, church, family, etc), as well as unforeseen difficulties & accidents that get in the way. Hence a "contest period" (anywhere from weeks to months) to give people time; allowing them to 'schedule' such things in.

Still, I'm OK with starting now/soon. To be honest, I have forgotten my idea, but I'm sure I'll think of another...