MPT3 - Sign-Up Closed, Seeding Week Has Commenced!

[hippo]

NReality is required and your run must be posted there.

Just make sure you turn on private contest mode in NReality. That is, if you don't want the contestants to be able to see each other's runs. (Which I assume is your intention)

Whoa... that exists? How do I go about doing that?

[Slick]

NReality is required and your run must be posted there.

Just make sure you turn on private contest mode in NReality. That is, if you don't want the contestants to be able to see each other's runs. (Which I assume is your intention)

Whoa... that exists? How do I go about doing that?

I never knew of a such thing?

[da_guru]

But that wouldn't motivate you to do even greater runs. You'd probably stop trying to get a better demo much earlier than you'd do if the demos of the others were visible, imo.

[hippo]

But that wouldn't motivate you to do even greater runs. You'd probably stop trying to get a better demo much earlier than you'd do if the demos of the others were visible, imo.

I agree, and that's why I'll probably leave it open, but at the same time the closed competition would encourage players to find their own routes. However, it worked fine as an open competition in MTP2 and it made it very exciting.

[kkstrong]

Append |||privatecontest at the end of the map (assuming its the only NReality mod in the map) to have the runs and scores private to everyone but the mapmaker,

Append |||protectedcontest at the end of the map (assuming its the only NReality mod in the map) to have the runs private, but the scores public (so I could see that xaelar got 225.375, but I couldn't click and see his run), except the mapmaker can see the runs again

[hippo]

Append |||privatecontest at the end of the map (assuming its the only NReality mod in the map) to have the runs and scores private to everyone but the mapmaker,

Append |||protectedcontest at the end of the map (assuming its the only NReality mod in the map) to have the runs private, but the scores public (so I could see that xaelar got 225.375, but I couldn't click and see his run), except the mapmaker can see the runs again

Ah I see. The protected contest is a cool idea, but the problem is that I'm using already rated maps for this and I can't edit the map data.
I think it should be fine. Unless everyone objects, the tournament should be just as fun as a public scoring competition.

[kkstrong]

You would just resubmit and delist, the only problem with protectedcontest is that it can't be done except by Unreality himself, so you would otherwise have to post the demos here. Private contest //can// be undone.

Also I'm in, if you'll have me.

[999_Springs]

You would just resubmit and delist, the only problem with protectedcontest is that it can't be done except by Unreality himself, so you would otherwise have to post the demos here. Private contest //can// be undone.

I presume you mean undone.

How are the pairings decided, is it completely at random like picking names out of a hat or otherwise; and are they decided for each round at a time or all at once?

[hippo]

You would just resubmit and delist, the only problem with protectedcontest is that it can't be done except by Unreality himself, so you would otherwise have to post the demos here. Private contest //can// be undone.

I presume you mean undone.

How are the pairings decided, is it completely at random like picking names out of a hat or otherwise; and are they decided for each round at a time or all at once?

For MPT2 I did it with seeding based in # of highscores. I'm looking to make it random this time but if everyone wants seeding then we can do it that way.

You should join!

[999_Springs]

I already joined, check first post.

I'd actually prefer random pairings so just keep it that way, thanks.

[Fenneth]

This isn't a democracy, but I'd still like to put my vote in for some level of seeding. Van vs Izzy or something round 1 would be a pity.

[TheRealOne]

This isn't a democracy, but I'd still like to put my vote in for some level of seeding. Van vs Izzy or something round 1 would be a pity.

I agree I would like to see some form of seeding as well. It could be done as simple as one seeding map to start, and then 0th plays 19th, 1st plays 18th... etc. If there ends up being more than 20 people this can still work, you will just have to look at the n.infunity.com page for the map to show highscores that aren't in the top-20.

[aerodynamic]

This isn't a democracy, but I'd still like to put my vote in for some level of seeding. Van vs Izzy or something round 1 would be a pity.

I agree I would like to see some form of seeding as well. It could be done as simple as one seeding map to start, and then 0th plays 19th, 1st plays 18th... etc. If there ends up being more than 20 people this can still work, you will just have to look at the n.infunity.com page for the map to show highscores that aren't in the top-20.

While originally I was in disagreement with Fenneth, I do like the way TRO has proposed it. A qualifying lap, er, map, is not only a simple and fair seeding method, but it allows everyone a chance to compete more than once. For example, even if you get out in the first round you would still have had the opportunity to compete against everyone else in the competition, which sounds like a fun idea to me.

[Hendor]

I'll join. My vote is for seeding as well. I also would also prefer privatecontest mode, but that's no biggie.

[Fenneth]

I agree I would like to see some form of seeding as well. It could be done as simple as one seeding map to start, and then 0th plays 19th, 1st plays 18th... etc. If there ends up being more than 20 people this can still work, you will just have to look at the n.infunity.com page for the map to show highscores that aren't in the top-20.

This is a cool idea.

[大見解]

you should have a seperate thread for like.... bracket subs. Fill in a bracket of who you think would win. Establish a point system for the bracket, and see who wins the guessing.

[hippo]

This isn't a democracy, but I'd still like to put my vote in for some level of seeding. Van vs Izzy or something round 1 would be a pity.

I agree I would like to see some form of seeding as well. It could be done as simple as one seeding map to start, and then 0th plays 19th, 1st plays 18th... etc. If there ends up being more than 20 people this can still work, you will just have to look at the n.infunity.com page for the map to show highscores that aren't in the top-20.

This is a great idea. And will happen.

you should have a seperate thread for like.... bracket subs. Fill in a bracket of who you think would win. Establish a point system for the bracket, and see who wins the guessing.

YOU RUINED THE SURPRISE OF MY GENIUS IDEA! Haha.
Yeah I was planning on doing this and it'll make the tourney that much more exciting.

MORE CONTESTANTS!!!

[vankusss]

MORE CONTESTANTS!!!

hippo even if you wait another 2 weeks, at most 2 more people will join, everyone who wants to be in, is. start it already or everyone will lose any enthusiasm he has (my grammar sucks). the community is small nowadays, keep that in mind.

[hippo]

MORE CONTESTANTS!!!

hippo even if you wait another 2 weeks, at most 2 more people will join, everyone who wants to be in, is. start it already or everyone will lose any enthusiasm he has (my grammar sucks). the community is small nowadays, keep that in mind.

I'll wait a tiny bit longer and then set it up.
It would be nice to just have even a couple more, but if it's really slowing down then we'll just get this party started.

[xaelar]

Map Playing sounds good, I'm in ;D

[EddyMataGallos]

Keep signing up everyone! Even if you're completely inexperienced, it's worth a shot!

I'll join in.
But, can anybody explain me what shall i do when a map is chosen to be played,i mean, do i submit my score to NReality? Do i post the demo here ?

[hippo]

Keep signing up everyone! Even if you're completely inexperienced, it's worth a shot!

I'll join in.
But, can anybody explain me what shall i do when a map is chosen to be played,i mean, do i submit my score to NReality? Do i post the demo here ?

You'll submit your run on NReality. This makes it much easier to judge. :)

[heatwave]

I want to join this, but alas. Finals are creeping up.

[hippo]

I want to join this, but alas. Finals are creeping up.

Haha same with me. I'm in the middle of finals but I enjoy the occasional distraction. :P
If you change your mind, I'd still love to have 9 more players, so you would be very much appreciated!

[EddyMataGallos]

Keep signing up everyone! Even if you're completely inexperienced, it's worth a shot!

I'll join in.
But, can anybody explain me what shall i do when a map is chosen to be played,i mean, do i submit my score to NReality? Do i post the demo here ?

You'll submit your run on NReality. This makes it much easier to judge. :)

Ok, thanks!