BoSS Procedures & Voting Thread

[TREX]

Originally Posted by heroscaper2010

That sounds good.

YK, that final editing process also looks good, and the playtesting sheet is perfect!

I also like the play testing sheet, I feel it covers all the things that make a good, fun, and/or competitive map. I will get started building soon enough

[Yodaking]

Alright then, lets get a final write up posted and vote on it.

[Koolster25]

Here is what Ninja Status kindly typed up before:

Originally Posted by Ninja Status

With the necessary changes made I'd like to vote to making these the Official BoSS Guidelines:

How do we feel about these? The only thing I saw that might need to be changed is the 6 out of 7 judges. Since we are allowing public playtesting, I don't think we need that many. But maybe keep the 75% of the judges that do playtest must approve?

And maybe something in section 2 should mention the maptesting form.

[Karat]

Originally Posted by Koolster25

Here is what Ninja Status kindly typed up before:

How do we feel about these? The only thing I saw that might need to be changed is the 6 out of 7 judges. Since we are allowing public playtesting, I don't think we need that many. But maybe keep the 75% of the judges that do playtest must approve?

And maybe something in section 2 should mention the maptesting form.

The bolded parts are the parts that I believe need either amending or further clarification. As to the first bolded section, this is contradictory to a previous statement and needs to be changed to something along the lines of: In order to be able to be a Lead Designer of a map, you must be approved by a super majority vote, 75%, of sitting judges.

As to the second bolded part above we need to set a time constraint so as to not be waiting on one or two votes and bogging down the process

[Koolster25]

I think we need to define the different roles. For example:

BoSS member - LD, vote,
Playtester - test, feedback

Do the playtesters have a say in anything other than voicing an opinion? If we are allowing public playtesting do all the BoSS members still need to play on the map?

Also, earlier the maptestng form and a requirement of 1 BoSS member to physically build the map using the instructions was mentioned. That should be added somewhere.
@Karat what all needs to be accomplished in that time block? I think we should be clearer on that first.

[Karat]

I think just a defined limit on how long each vote will be open before needing to be revoted on, like 48 hours or something.

[Sheep]

I agree with Karat is both of his last two posts.

[Koolster25]

Added changes that Karat suggested.

SECTION 1: Submission Guidelines
Only BoSS Judges and public members who have the required amount of HoSSRP may submit maps for consideration at this time. This rule is however flexible.

1. Map contests will still be held for the public in which users may submit ideas for maps. During this process the public will also be encouraged to assist in the selection, design, and testing process.
a) This will help us identify and recruit new members as time goes on. In order to be able to be a Lead Designer of a map, you must be approved by a super majority vote, 75%, of sitting judges.
2. Each Judge will only be able to LD one map at a time, ensuring they finish what they’ve started before they begin another. Once a Lead Designer has a map in mind that they want to work on, a vote is taken in order to “green-light” a new map thread. Votes are then held to move a map idea from the design/concept phase to play testing; then from play testing to final editing, and later final editing to release.
3. Maps are generally not to exceed 3 Master Sets and up to 2 terrain expansions. Maps that exceed this guideline may be accepted for review at the discretion of the BoSS Judges.
4. Submitted maps must include building instructions. Nominations are also encouraged to be in .pdf format. This is however flexible.

SECTION 2: How maps are judged
Maps nominated for consideration will go through the following process after a majority of acceptance votes by the judges:

1. Maps will be playtested competitively at least 3-4 times, using 400-600 point armies. Candidates for approval will be playtested more than once.
2. Consideration for approved maps will be given, generally, based on the following criteria and in this order: balance, interesting play, aesthetics and relativeness to the Star Wars universe.
3. Each vote will be open 48 hours before needing to be revoted on.

4. Judge discussions will occur in a public forums on the non-official Heroscape web site: Currently www.heroscapers.com
5. Reviews on maps will be public with status and results presented.
6. Maps that receive a super-majority of 75% (currently 6 out of a possible 7) of the Council will be formatted and given the Battlefields of Star Wars Scape Seal of Approval. Judges may abstain from a vote on a particular map, thereby reducing the total number of votes needed for acceptance.

SECTION 3: Self-governance
1. The Council will contain seven judges. The current judges are: Yodaking, Koolster25, Karat, TREX, Heroscaper2010, Ninja Status, Danieloche
2. Judges will maintain their position unless:
a) They are not heard from by fellow judges on the official non-official Heroscape web site for a period of 31 days, or
b) They abstain for a total of three months or for three consecutive maps under review, whichever comes later.
3. If a vacancy on the council occurs, judges will be replaced by those who:
a) show interest in serving, and
b) after consideration of the sitting judges receive 75 % vote of approval. Voting and discussion of a replacement judge may occur in private.
4. Judges will not be allowed to vote on their own maps. During the judging of their own maps their vote will be considered an abstention for the percentages needed to both playtest and approve the map. Their vote will NOT be counted as an abstention for purposes of the "three consecutive maps" criteria in Section 3-2-b.
5. These by-laws may be changed and amended at any time by a 75 % vote of sitting judges.

[Koolster25]

Does anyone else see anything that needs to be added/changed?

[Yodaking]

Generally if someone does not vote in 48 hours it is considered an abstain when the vote is called and tallied. I'd extend the vote to 72 hours to give people a little more time to pop in and see a vote has been called, then drop the revote part.

[Koolster25]

@Yodaking Like this?

Originally Posted by Koolster25

Added changes that Karat suggested.

SECTION 1: Submission Guidelines
Only BoSS Judges and public members who have the required amount of HoSSRP may submit maps for consideration at this time. This rule is however flexible.

1. Map contests will still be held for the public in which users may submit ideas for maps. During this process the public will also be encouraged to assist in the selection, design, and testing process.
a) This will help us identify and recruit new members as time goes on. In order to be able to be a Lead Designer of a map, you must be approved by a super majority vote, 75%, of sitting judges.
2. Each Judge will only be able to LD one map at a time, ensuring they finish what they’ve started before they begin another. Once a Lead Designer has a map in mind that they want to work on, a vote is taken in order to “green-light” a new map thread. Votes are then held to move a map idea from the design/concept phase to play testing; then from play testing to final editing, and later final editing to release.
3. Maps are generally not to exceed 3 Master Sets and up to 2 terrain expansions. Maps that exceed this guideline may be accepted for review at the discretion of the BoSS Judges.
4. Submitted maps must include building instructions. Nominations are also encouraged to be in .pdf format. This is however flexible.

SECTION 2: How maps are judged
Maps nominated for consideration will go through the following process after a majority of acceptance votes by the judges:

1. Maps will be playtested competitively at least 3-4 times, using 400-600 point armies. Candidates for approval will be playtested more than once.
2. Consideration for approved maps will be given, generally, based on the following criteria and in this order: balance, interesting play, aesthetics and relativeness to the Star Wars universe.
3. Each vote will be open 72 hours. Any votes that have not been cast will be counted as abstentions.

4. Judge discussions will occur in a public forums on the non-official Heroscape web site: Currently www.heroscapers.com
5. Reviews on maps will be public with status and results presented.
6. Maps that receive a super-majority of 75% (currently 6 out of a possible 7) of the Council will be formatted and given the Battlefields of Star Wars Scape Seal of Approval. Judges may abstain from a vote on a particular map, thereby reducing the total number of votes needed for acceptance.

SECTION 3: Self-governance
1. The Council will contain seven judges. The current judges are: Yodaking, Koolster25, Karat, TREX, Heroscaper2010, Ninja Status, Danieloche
2. Judges will maintain their position unless:
a) They are not heard from by fellow judges on the official non-official Heroscape web site for a period of 31 days, or
b) They abstain for a total of three months or for three consecutive maps under review, whichever comes later.
3. If a vacancy on the council occurs, judges will be replaced by those who:
a) show interest in serving, and
b) after consideration of the sitting judges receive 75 % vote of approval. Voting and discussion of a replacement judge may occur in private.
4. Judges will not be allowed to vote on their own maps. During the judging of their own maps their vote will be considered an abstention for the percentages needed to both playtest and approve the map. Their vote will NOT be counted as an abstention for purposes of the "three consecutive maps" criteria in Section 3-2-b.
5. These by-laws may be changed and amended at any time by a 75 % vote of sitting judges.

[Yodaking]

Yeah, that fits the bill. If everyone else is happy with everything else, you will have my vote as well.