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Custom Units & Army Cards Fan-created HS army cards for units, glyphs, and equipment |
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New Custom Contest Discussion
Hi there, everyone!
I know the Speed Custom Unit contest just restarted, but I was wondering if anyone would be interested in a slightly different type of contest. I suppose the easiest way to describe the contest is to list its differences from the Speed Custom unit contest. First off, this would contest seek a certain broad category of customs from its entrants: customs that fit seamlessly into the existing Heroscape universe. As such, cards for this contest would be made to match existing cards, abilities would use the same phrasing, and other similar aspects. For a little more on this concept, I recommend you download the second issue of the HS Codex here and flip to page 22. Secondly, the winners of the contest would not be determined solely by vote, but also by scores given from a panel of three judges. The judges' score would account for 30% of the custom's total evaluation (the other 70% being comprised of the public vote). This would hopefully balance out favoritism and bandwagon-jumping in the voting process. Judges would be selected randomly or voted on from a pool of volunteers at the start of the contest. Judges would not be permitted to enter the contest itself. The judges would evaluate each entry based on its card composition (the actual card, including text, layout, formatting, etc.), synergy (how the card fits into the existing Heroscape universe, i.e.; abilities don't break the game, synergies have uses outside a select few custom units), and theme (a kind of overall category that judges the custom as a whole and how its abilities tie into the concept). Thirdly, the Speed Custom Unit contest runs on a monthly basis. This contest would run on a bi-monthly basis. The length would allow for more entries, more votes, and would account for the extra time required to select judges. That about covers it. Unless someone throws in a donation, the only prize I would be able to offer is a 'Champion Custom Creator' title (thanks to LordRaidor's generous offer) that would move from winner to winner with each contest. So, what do you think? I am very willing to accept suggestions for additional mechanics or editions to existing concepts, and am eager to hear whether this would be a good idea. |
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Re: New Custom Contest Discussion
I'd be interested (I'm always interested to see how my work stacks against others)
So instead of a Fast, timed Contest, it is more of a Slower, more consideration/worktime Contest? I'm very interested in something like this, and would happily enter. |
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Re: New Custom Contest Discussion
That's a good way of putting it. Would you be interested in judging one in a while as well?
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I could judge if the need arises, although I am not that great at critiquing other Peoples Customs.
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Re: New Custom Contest Discussion
Taeblewalker has run several similar types of Custom contests which seem to be very popular..however the one aspect of the ones he runs which I myself don't like is the fact that entries are talked about and tweaked during the whole process with the general public. The sped contests (which actually were alot speedier at one time) tend to avoid that problem.
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Re: New Custom Contest Discussion
I'm interested. I haven't taken part in any of the other group custom threads, so this would be new territory for me.
That is not dead which can eternal lie. And with strange aeons, even death may die. Heroes of StarWars 'Scape / North Carolina 'Scapers |
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Re: New Custom Contest Discussion
I think we've got enough supporters to start the contest officially.
In the interest of keeping in line with a bi-monthly timeline, I think I will start the contest on May 1. In the meantime, would anyone like to suggest some themes for future contests? I've got a few in mind, but I'm open to suggestions. |
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Here's an idea for you. If you're going to do a bi-monthly contest, why not have one contest with a theme and one contest with an open theme. I have PLENTY of customs I'd love to enter in contests, and PLENTY more where that came from, but if they don't match the theme, I'm SOL.
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Cool. |
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