Inspiration Vacation!

[lfaber]

Since the beginning of NUMA, many mappers have created interesting contests and projects with unique rules and guidelines, hoping to increase the creativity and involvement of fellow mappers. Some, like memoirs, vehemence or mapdraft are successful, but many others aren't. So what's the next big thing, you ask? Why, Inspiration Vacation, of course!

The idea for Inspiration Vacation came about during a conversation I had with RandomDigits about one such contest. I suggested another "round" of Moa. RandomDigits replied that Moa was a dumb idea, because Moa could not gather the "best maps of N", if maps needed to be specially created for it. In addition, Moa asked people to make the "best maps of all time" with no external inspiration or motivation. I think that RandomDigits put it nicely when he said that "he hates the maps he makes when there's nothing to try to wrap his style around."

Swayed by RandomDigits, I began to think of ways in which we could develop a fun and creative way for people to make awesome maps. Suddenly, I remembered a comment Traveleravi had left on one of my maps. Instead of text, his comment contained a picture. It clearly showed what the map reminded him of and what he thought of it. In many ways, the picture gave me a clearer understanding of his experience with my map than words ever could have. So then I thought, what if mappers were to make a map from a picture? This would give the mappers a flexible guideline. They could "wrap their styles" around it. Instead of a competition to determine the "best maps", it would be a challenge to create unique maps that convey the essence of the picture. It would be an exercise in artistic outlook and inspired thought. And so, Inspiration Vacation was born.


Rules (Important!):

Basic premise: In each "round", participating mappers will be asked to create a map that best represents the themes and motifs of the "Inspiration"- the thematic picture provided at the beginning of each round. By the end of the week, the maps should be submitted and judged. The winner will be selected by the judges.

-In each "round" there will be only two judges.

-Maps will be judged on two criteria:
1) How well does the map creatively and effectively encapsulate the motifs of the "Inspiration" --- 50%
2) How well does the map play in general? (Basically all the "normal criteria" that maps are usually judged on) --- 50%

-Each week, on Sunday, a new "round" will begin.
-The round begins with two steps:
1) A group of five mappers is revealed by the judges. These five mappers will be competing against each other in the
following week. In order to create non-biased groupings, the judges have to generate the groups randomly.
2) The newest judge will reveal an image he has selected to become the new "Inspiration"

-The five mappers selected will have the rest of Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday to map.
-At any point on Thursday, all five mappers will submit their maps to the judges. If a map is not submitted before 11:59 PM on that Thursday(based on the time zone of the newest judge), then the map is disqualified.

-On Friday and Saturday morning if necessary, the judges will play and review the maps (based on the criteria). They should be able to choose a winner by Saturday afternoon or so, in order to give the mappers a chance to see the results before the beginning of the next round on Sunday.

-The chosen winner of a round will become a new judge, removing the longest serving judge from his/her position. (This means that they get to choose the next "Inspiration")

-All the winning maps will be compiled into a mappack after this event has run its course.

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Ok! So that's basically it!
If you want to participate, just PM me and say so, and I'll add your name to the list below!

The List
-On this list are the names of the mappers who want to be chosen to compete. If their names are blue, then they are currently participating. If their names are red, then they have already participated and will have to wait until ALL signed-up mappers have been chosen for competition, and then they will be eligible for selection again.

- lsudny
- zoasBE
- Invalid
-Traveleravi
-R3D N1NJ4
-123leonidas321
-efaber
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...ect.

HEY GUYS! Even if a round is going on, you can still sign up to be eligible for the next one! We need moar people!

[otters~1]

for god's sake get a new avatar

[aids]

for god's sake get a new avatar

This also goes for ortsz's and ska's sigs.

[乳头的早餐谷物]

for god's sake get a new avatar

This also goes for ortsz's and ska's sigs.

I'm hurt but also validated.

[unoriginal name]

i vote to replace lfaber's signature with a link to penis.com until further notice

[lfaber]

for god's sake get a new avatar

are you happy now? Good. Now I would appreciate it if you signed up, or at least spread the word about this. Please.
Thank you.

[zoasBE]

for god's sake get a new avatar

are you happy now? Good. Now I would appreciate it if you signed up, or at least spread the word about this. Please.
Thank you.

LOL

Also, put me here if you want, too many similar things lately, but hey, why not a try. XD

[Invalid]

Alright sure, I'm in

[29403]

i can't believe you listened to flag :D

[Leonidas]

Lol you advertised this on ALL the maps that had to do with my contest. Maybe we should trade joining each others contests. ALthough i am not sure if i can commit to a long term contest like this. Ill think about it.

P.s. You are an advertising..........umm......(I can't think of a unique insult).........mmm...hm....dinglepantaloon. There. Stupid but whatever

[Leonidas]

And also dude, why is this in n-mapping? No offense but i think you need to move it to contests and tournaments or else there is a chance an admin might lock it or something :P

[lfaber]

Lol you advertised this on ALL the maps that had to do with my contest. Maybe we should trade joining each others contests. ALthough i am not sure if i can commit to a long term contest like this. Ill think about it.

P.s. You are an advertising..........umm......(I can't think of a unique insult).........mmm...hm....dinglepantaloon. There. Stupid but whatever

Wow. I'm so offended. :P
Yeah sure, I'll join your contest.
and if you change your mind about mine, just join.

[zoasBE]

lsudny and zoasBE with lower case!!!

[Traveleravi]

Where do i see who the five people are/ what the picture is? Here? NUMA?

[Leonidas]

Sure i'll join :D But there is a small chance I might forget occasionally haha.
ps. for my competition, there is no list. you join whenever you want. so you can join this next round once mercuri adds a theme :D

[lfaber]

Where do i see who the five people are/ what the picture is? Here? NUMA?

I'll post them here, in the opening post.

[Vanquish]

sounds very interesting. ill give it a go!

[Leonidas]

plus, how did u move this thread anyway? u have's teleport skills?!?

[zoasBE]

plus, how did u move this thread anyway? u have's teleport skills?!?

lfaber is a well-know god at hacking.
Nah, just kidding, asking to a Moderator, I guess.

[Leonidas]

OOOOOO Guess who has got more comments on their contest!!!!!!!!

Wait. oops. I just gave you an extra comment

lol

[Traveleravi]

so... Is this happening?

[lfaber]

so... Is this happening?

nevermind yes this is happening.

[Leonidas]

What am i not good enough for you? You should continue the contest even if just i was doing it. lol.

[RandomDigits]

Um, I just pinged out :S

I'm PMing you the picture, please be still awake!

EDIT:

[lfaber]

THE RANDOMIZED GROUPING FOR THIS WEEK SHALL BE:

lsudny
R3D N1NJ4
Traveleravi
zoasBE
123leonidas321

ALONG WITH RANDOMDIGITS' PICTURE, YOU SHALL MAP.
MAPPING COMMENCE!
WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE MOOCOW.