06-Sep-2012, 10:34 AM
September 2012 Create Competition: The Setup
As summer is over for most of us, what better time to take part in a new create competition?
The task, should you accept it, is to create a new level with a puzzle that has two phases
. In the first phase, you are to set up something that then affects what happens in the next phase. The second phase then relies on what happened earlier, but with the key difference that whatever was set up earlier can't be changed any longer. Thus the level must contain decisions or elements in the first phase that may not be altered in the second.
So as a basic example, Chip might carve out a path in dirt, and then leave the area through a popup wall to press a trap button, which releases a monster that then travels along the cleared path and helps Chip in some way. The clearest example of such a level from CCLP3 is possibly Fireball Tourism.
Additional notes:
-the distinction between phases must be clear.
-there may be more than one phase, or groups of phases.
-the time limit may be at most 400.
-your best solution should be less than four minutes long.
-the level must be solvable.
-the level does not need to work in both ms and lynx.
-the level must be new; it must not have been released earlier.
-ask about other unclear situations.
Extra credit: if the puzzle is really good!
A good puzzle does not have a trivial solution, though it may have more than precisely one solution. It's goal is easy to grasp, yet it is interesting to solve. It is elegant and simple in design, and thus not too complex and convoluted. It is original and creative, though it may explore a previously known concept. Making an ideal puzzle is almost impossible, but keeping it straightforward and fun will go a long way.
Submissions are open as long as it is September where you live! Submissions will be judged in the beginning of October 2012. You may enter more than once, though similar entries may be disregarded. Points will be deducted from late entries, but will be accepted until a notice is posted in this thread. This competition is part of the Chip Cup 2012 (see other thread for more details).
In addition to the normal prizes (like the forum award), the winner (and possibly another randomly chosen entrant) will recieve a SURPRISE REWARD
which will be announced later!
Email and attach your submissions to valeosote at hotmail dot com
.
List your username and this competition in the subject. Keep it short and simple, something like: "September Create - Lessinath"
Everyone is welcome to join!
As summer is over for most of us, what better time to take part in a new create competition?
The task, should you accept it, is to create a new level with a puzzle that has two phases
. In the first phase, you are to set up something that then affects what happens in the next phase. The second phase then relies on what happened earlier, but with the key difference that whatever was set up earlier can't be changed any longer. Thus the level must contain decisions or elements in the first phase that may not be altered in the second.
So as a basic example, Chip might carve out a path in dirt, and then leave the area through a popup wall to press a trap button, which releases a monster that then travels along the cleared path and helps Chip in some way. The clearest example of such a level from CCLP3 is possibly Fireball Tourism.
Additional notes:
-the distinction between phases must be clear.
-there may be more than one phase, or groups of phases.
-the time limit may be at most 400.
-your best solution should be less than four minutes long.
-the level must be solvable.
-the level does not need to work in both ms and lynx.
-the level must be new; it must not have been released earlier.
-ask about other unclear situations.
Extra credit: if the puzzle is really good!
A good puzzle does not have a trivial solution, though it may have more than precisely one solution. It's goal is easy to grasp, yet it is interesting to solve. It is elegant and simple in design, and thus not too complex and convoluted. It is original and creative, though it may explore a previously known concept. Making an ideal puzzle is almost impossible, but keeping it straightforward and fun will go a long way.
Submissions are open as long as it is September where you live! Submissions will be judged in the beginning of October 2012. You may enter more than once, though similar entries may be disregarded. Points will be deducted from late entries, but will be accepted until a notice is posted in this thread. This competition is part of the Chip Cup 2012 (see other thread for more details).
In addition to the normal prizes (like the forum award), the winner (and possibly another randomly chosen entrant) will recieve a SURPRISE REWARD
which will be announced later!
Email and attach your submissions to valeosote at hotmail dot com
.
List your username and this competition in the subject. Keep it short and simple, something like: "September Create - Lessinath"
Everyone is welcome to join!