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Hello, and welcome to the RPG Maker Quest Contest thread! I was going to make a game contest but Halo pointed out that we don't have enough finished games. In this contest members will submit an original quest in a game like form. The quests will be played and judged.

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Rules

• Quest must be submitted by May 15th
• Must be 25-60 minutes of gameplay
• You may use non RTP scripts, graphics, sounds, etc
• This must be made for the contest ONLY, do not submit one of your games
• May not be based off of another game
• Do not steal anyones work
• Use an original storyline
• In part of your title screen you must put "RPG Maker XP Quest Contest Submission"
• Must be made in RPG Maker XP

If you refuse to follow these rules your submission will be disqualified

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How To Enter Contest
Please send your game to me (Irockman1) by May 15th.

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Judges 
Irockman1
modern algebra
jap0911
Darklord
lost

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Contestants
The contestants will be whoever turns ther project into me on or before May 15th.

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The Winner
The winner will gain the right to use a special badge, and will be claimed an RPG Maker XP champion!

Due to leaving, I have left modern algebra in charge of this contest.

no rtp scripts THATS IMPOSSIBLE...=D
but I'll try this...might be tough with no rtp what so ever.

You may use non RTP scripts, graphics, sounds, etc

Not no. lol

You can write, " Part of Rpgxp quest thing" in incy bincy letters.

I can't beleive im judging.....HEY GUESS WHAT IM JUDGING!

Joined PREPARE TO GET ASS WOOPED

Okay. I look forward to playing your quest.

Hmmmm....RMXP Quest...
I might try this!

Can we work in teams?

Quote from: Darklord on March 19, 2007, 10:30:39 AM
Can we work in teams?

that would be sick.

also I'm in on this.

What's the prize? ?_?

I dunno, maybe some +rep (if silverline can increae rep by 20 for winner 10 for second or so) or , a custom title/ badge.

Pretty much nothing, BUT HEY ITS FUN :V

And yes, workin in teams won't be soo good.

Meh, I don't care for rep, so I won't contribute.

I will judge if you guys still need it. I'm on everyday.

@AlwaysIdeas: Okay, I hope you do. ;D We need all the people we can get.
@Darkloard: Maybe another time. I already wrote the rules and it must be made by you.
@Blizzard: Aww, not even a judge?
@nightwolf: Fetch me a shinet badge and pm it to me. lol
@Amalgamadora: I was going for someone I know and can trust. Sorry if I sound mean.

I really like this idea i need to think about it though



SUPERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR   

EDIT !!

MY 1000 POST !!!!!!!

w000000000000000t

So, are you in?  ;D

w00t something to take the boredom away lol im in

Welcome in!
I look forward to playing your quest.

so what exactly qualifies as a single quest?

It just has to be 25-45 minutes and have an objective basically. 

Quote from: Irockman1 on March 19, 2007, 07:00:36 PM
So, are you in?  ;D

Like I just said on MSN im IN !!!

w00t contests rule !

Quote from: Hurrrrrrrrrr on March 19, 2007, 05:51:43 PM
@Amalgamadora: I was going for someone I know and can trust. Sorry if I sound mean.

Amalgamadora imo is trustworty. I'd like for him to be a judge

I'm competing

I have a question though do you mean quest as in ex. Pat lost his dog, he asks John to find it. You are John go find Pat's dog.

SOMEONE FUCKIGN JUDGE THIS THING. DONT LEMME DO ALL THE WORK ALONE.

Quote from: bulls84 on March 19, 2007, 11:48:05 PM
I'm competing

I have a question though do you mean quest as in ex. Pat lost his dog, he asks John to find it. You are John go find Pat's dog.

I and Rocky met on irc, and he told me to tell you this-

(11:54:37) Irock_Alive: Nightwolf
(11:54:43) Irock_Alive: Can you tell bulls in...
(11:54:44) Nightwolf: hello.
(11:54:45) Irock_Alive: http://rmrk.net/index.php/topic,14122.0.html
(11:54:46) Nightwolf: bye.
(11:54:53) Irock_Alive: That it can be any type of quest.

Quote from: Bloopypoopy on March 20, 2007, 05:07:01 AM
SOMEONE FUCKIGN JUDGE THIS THING. DONT LEMME DO ALL THE WORK ALONE.

it wouldn't be fair for me judge since I'm in it. =D
also after this conteset is over, we need a new one in teams and a long time so we can have some GREAT games.

why dont you get out of it and judge it ?_?

Quote from: Gag_Masta_Flex on March 20, 2007, 02:10:28 PM

Quote from: Bloopypoopy on March 20, 2007, 05:07:01 AM
SOMEONE FUCKIGN JUDGE THIS THING. DONT LEMME DO ALL THE WORK ALONE.

it wouldn't be fair for me judge since I'm in it. =D
also after this conteset is over, we need a new one in teams and a long time so we can have some GREAT games.

Or.. you judge, and I can judge your game lol

uh...as far as original projects go, does that mean we cant use scripts or resources from other people?

Yes, you can use them.

Specially Blizzazrd's

I'll join.

I am resigning as Judge and entering the competition
AHA TROUBLE FOR ROCKY

but only if its 2k3, if it's xp, i;ll think about it.
I may not if its xp, gotta talk to rocky on chat..


EDIT, IROCKMAN1, SEE THIS-

It's only xp, yet, i'm joining.

I resign as Judge and join the competition.

This competition will be my return in rpg making.

*insert cool music*

sorry irockman you gotta judge it yourself or find another judge (two other judges)

A new combatant enters the stage !

* plays Super smash bros music *

Now you all are going to feel it.

Okay. Everyone added. Nightwolf, welcome in. I'll judge alone ;-;

I think I'll join...It's a Simple Quest thingy Right? I can try this...hehehe.

Quote from: Gag_Masta_Flex on March 19, 2007, 10:59:12 PM

Quote from: Hurrrrrrrrrr on March 19, 2007, 05:51:43 PM
@Amalgamadora: I was going for someone I know and can trust. Sorry if I sound mean.

Amalgamadora imo is trustworty. I'd like for him to be a judge

Quote from: Gag_Masta_Flex on March 23, 2007, 04:00:03 AM

Quote from: Gag_Masta_Flex on March 19, 2007, 10:59:12 PM

Quote from: Hurrrrrrrrrr on March 19, 2007, 05:51:43 PM
@Amalgamadora: I was going for someone I know and can trust. Sorry if I sound mean.

Amalgamadora imo is trustworty. I'd like for him to be a judge

If you can find me another Judge. It needs to be three or one.

i'd be willing to drop as a participant and be a judge if u really need another judge

well we do need a judge acctually else its sucky only having 1 judge is pretty lame :B

I remember Lost tried this same contest back in December. No one entered after a buzz was created.

Please don't try that again or I'll make your life missery

Why Am I in the Winner Already? >_>;;;

wait a second...it cant go over 60 mins??

I could judge. I was thinking of entering but my quest was kind of dumb. If you need another judge I'm in.

@Nouman: No, I kept it that way so it wouldn't take up too much time.

@MA: Welcome to judging!

? xD

No, I kept it that way so it wouldn't take up too much time.

? so can it go over??

Edit: oh...that sucks =[ eh w/e i'll make mine go over xD but you can judge at 60 mins

O_o
It has to be roughly 60 minutes. I won't count off if it takes up 15 minutes extra.

1 you need to update Judges
2. Nice that Time has been enhanced a bit very usefull  :lol:

two questions:

you said to include contest name ON the title screen, can I show it in the pre-main screen? I usually flash stuff....like in epic game

also do we make game topics for these games? or wait until contest is over?

Both don't really matter.

Quote from: Nouman on March 27, 2007, 04:16:12 AM
also do we make game topics for these games? or wait until contest is over?

You do not wish to tip your hand as to the greatness of your game. Unless you just want to brag. Plus then it will fill the forum with cheaper, smaller projects that might not even get done.

Here is another question... does it have to be run through time? Cause Resident Evil 2 took me 2 months to beat... but now I can breeze through it in about 2 hours.

I have to be able to beat it in roughly an hour.

Are you entering Maia? Because I really liked your game and it would be cool to see another thing done by you.

EDIT:

I hope that doesn't sound like I'll be a terrible, biased judge or anything  ;8

Everyone will be judged with no preference

They better be.
xD

They better be :D

I know that I asked this via PM. I would like to be a judge. I have four reviews in the reviews section of the forum. I play all of the games, and I do not make them at all. So I would be impartial.

I doubt that I will enter. My game making process is a lot like basket weaving. I add some here. I add some there. Plus I am not the best with time limits.

I'll vouch for lost.

I could try this...
Is ZIP the format that RPG maker generally uses to compact games?

has anyone started there games? I have..

Does using the name Trogdor count as a copyright?

id be willing to help judge it....

Quote from: Forcystus on March 28, 2007, 11:48:51 PM
Does using the name Trogdor count as a copyright?

I'm gonna say no. I severly doubt Strongbad will hunt you down because of this competition.

I started it
Half.. havent done that much acctually

highcommander, No. I have to be able to trust you. Sorry.

Forc, name it whatever you wish.

You know, if you need judge you can add me.

No, actually I'm interested but I'm still in internet bill problem.
I can help on judging storyline and literature.

Just... I'm pre-ordering the judge place.
Am I not active enough?

Whoa, this is the best idea on RMRK yet. This should be fun for all participating. Well done Iron.

Irockman1, i'm willing to judge! But storyline only... LOL.

Oh, sorry I forgot about this thread. lol
I'd be honored to have you judge.

It's me who'd be honored.
When will this judging process start?

It will start May 1st when we have all of the entries.

Oh, yeah, sorry I didn't read it. LOL.
Can't wait for May 1st!!

I'll go ahead and judge if you want.

Welcome in!
The more the better.

Id enter, I know what to make, but itll take a while. (Is this still going on?)

Yes. You have until the end of the month.

Woohoo I see you have enough judges now :D

It's really smart making a contest I haven't even seen 1 here while i was here

Slight question.

Can I use sprites from other websites?

As long as you credit them, since you're allowed to use NON RTP things.

I may this idea very much, am it a probability, so that show me and my rpg manufacturer buddys, to what we to do . Hope-fully I cannot break the rules, I try, to follow the guidelines. I am sorry for my English. This will be fun!

Wowies, I can't wait for the entries! xD

The only thing I have to say is:
*done*

Nya!
Congrats for finishing it, Maia-san! x3

15 days before the deadline. Quite impressive. Anyway, Irockman1, you can probably take Darklord off the judges list, I don't thnk he will be coming back.

he left ?
why ??

Anyway I need to say that im not gonna finish it or i will shorten my game :p
So If I dont send in my game before 1 May dont wait for me  ::)

Darklord's Leaving Topic: http://rmrk.net/index.php/topic,15240.0.html (http://rmrk.net/index.php/topic,15240.0.html)

yeah...i'd love more time on this :-/
I only work on my game for like an hour every weekend.  ;9

I nominate myself to take his place! Sure I don't make games, but I do review them. I also post a lot in the off topic forums.

At the request of Snailer, Nouman and others, the deadline has been extended to May 31st. I didn't think about how much time people would need.

Lost, You're in. I suppose if you aren't here for judging, nothing is lost.

Quote from: Irockman1 on April 16, 2007, 08:01:31 AM
At the request of Snailer, Nouman and others, the deadline has been extended to May 31st. I didn't think about how much time people would need.

Lost, You're in. I suppose if you aren't here for judging, nothing is lost.

I <3 you man!!

Quote from: Irockman1 on April 16, 2007, 08:01:31 AM
At the request of Snailer, Nouman and others, the deadline has been extended to May 31st. I didn't think about how much time people would need.

Lost, You're in. I suppose if you aren't here for judging, nothing is lost.

More than a month for a 30-60 minute game? That's like 30 little battles right there! Remember Don Migel? He had monthly competitions of similar things and always get 5 entries at least! That is without even having a forum. If they don't have it done by the end of the month, it probably means they will never get it done. How many times have we heard, "I'm making the awesomest game ever?" Months can go by without any progress, people either do it or they don't :-) Sorry if this was an unpleasant post.

Well, Nouman is dedicated to the things he does. And Snailer is slimy.

I trust they will complete the project.

Yeah, I think they'll both finish, but I don't think they need an extra month. It is only a quick game after all. It might be better if it was just a week or two week extension.

Ditto. O.o

I trust every participants.
Being a judge means you need to trust the contestants, right? :)

Well, I guess Irockman has left RMRK so just send your contest submissions to me and I will distribute to other judges I guess. Due May 15.

Quote from: modern algebra on April 18, 2007, 07:00:21 PM
Well, I guess Irockman has left RMRK so just send your contest submissions to me and I will distribute to other judges I guess. Due May 15.

What do you mean left? Left for the day or forever? I just PMed him a link, I will send it to you too.

I have left RMRK. I came back to announce that the first person to claim the contest runs it.

Sorry everyone.

claim.

lol, you can't claim it, you're a contestant!  ;8

Plus, I claimed it already a few posts up   ;D

darn damn I forgot I can judge my own game xD

Start a contest then leave it? Lead by example. We recieved the first contest entry.

Ill be a judge.......Im on normaly like 5 times a week

there ya go Modern algebra. Your topic owner. =D

Cool.

@fullmetalboy: We have three judges now, and I think that should be enough to judge fairly. If we lose another judge I'll contact you.

Right now when i get extention for my game
Im getting
1. Less active
2. Im in a test week..
so im not gonna finish it all I think..
Or im gonna get my humour up now and work on it, just to finish something i wanted to finish in the first place..

Well, you have until May 15, you still have plenty of time.

EDIT:

Hrrrmmm... I was thinking about how the judging was going to be done. This is directed primarily at judges, but contestants can have input as well. Anyway, when we judge should we make a separate topic for each contestant and put them in the Review Section? That way, we could easily link a review to the finished games, and it'd work out nicely I think. What do you guys think? I know we should put the scores, etc... in this topic too, but I think it might be a good idea as these should end up being decent reviews... Well give me some input.

Also, does anyone know if Irockman had a badge made up yet? I guess I can make one if he didn't ... any design ideas?  ;D

alright if its 15 may i can finish it !

Thank you !

:bean:   <-- where'd he come from !

Quote from: modern algebra on April 21, 2007, 06:31:48 PM
Well, you have until May 15, you still have plenty of time.

EDIT:

Hrrrmmm... I was thinking about how the judging was going to be done. This is directed primarily at judges, but contestants can have input as well. Anyway, when we judge should we make a separate topic for each contestant and put them in the Review Section? That way, we could easily link a review to the finished games, and it'd work out nicely I think. What do you guys think? I know we should put the scores, etc... in this topic too, but I think it might be a good idea as these should end up being decent reviews... Well give me some input.

Also, does anyone know if Irockman had a badge made up yet? I guess I can make one if he didn't ... any design ideas?  ;D

We may as well put up review posts / score posts in the reviews section. Then in here post the totals. Do we even know what we are judging on?

I would think the following categories:

Mapping: How nicely are the maps put together
Difficulty: How balanced is the game. Is it too easy, too hard? Does the difficulty subtract from the fun?
Fun: How enjoyabale the game is
Originality: Any unique systems? graphics? plot twists?
Story: How interesting is the story?
Overall: An amalgamation of the previous scores based on judge's preference. (I, for instance, value story and fun more than difficulty or originality, so if I give a 10 Story and Fun, and only a 3 for difficulty and originality, and a 5 for mapping, then the game will probably still get an 8 or 9 for overall even though doing an average would be (10+10+3+3+5)/5 = 31/5 = 6.2)

The overall score is what the final rating of the game would be. I think those are good criteria. You guys can suggest additional categories or suggest against the existing ones as you will.

I want to sign up for judge! ;D

EDIT: I sort of lost the special badge....we need a new one.

Alright, but only if you promise not to quit on us again.  :mex:

We've already received maia's entry so I will send it by PM. Also, did you make the badge for the winner? I don't mind doing it, but if it's already done... and my skillz are below average.

As a reminder to everyone: Deadline is May 15.

To judges: Any comments on the marking scheme? And did anyone have any trouble playing maia's game? It worked fine for me, but apparently some people have been having trouble with it.

holy F*** =| I didnt know the date got moved again.

Lucky the date did get moved... otherwise there would be a whole one entry.

Don't you think that May 15th is a little too soon? It doesn't seem fair to move the date. That would sort of give Maia an advantage, since her entry is already submitted, and the other contestants already had a set date in mind.

Quote from: modern algebra on April 18, 2007, 07:00:21 PM
Well, I guess Irockman has left RMRK so just send your contest submissions to me and I will distribute to other judges I guess. Due May 15.

April 18 is when I set it. I said it again on April 21 if they missed it the first time, and Snailer has responded positively. It's only an hour long game. You posted it on March 17, which means they've been given 2 months. The reason I moved it is because I think it's unfair to maia to give them an additional month when she finished her game with the original timeframe in mind. I will still accept late submissions, but the lateness will probably be reflected in my scoring. The other judges may treat them as they wish, but given two months, I feel that that is enough time to make a decent game. If you need an example, look at maia's entry. Outlaw City, by Anaryu, was made in two months. Dark Past was made in two weeks. I understand that some of the contestants are quite busy, and so maybe that is an unfair example, but with battles, it really isn't that hard to reach an hour.

That being said, if you don't make the deadline, don't be afraid to submit it (it will be accepted), but I will penalize you. The other judges may post their own policies for late submission, and I'd like it if they do, so it gives the contestants more of a frame work.

And as for giving Maia an advantage, I think we put her at a disadvantage by moving the date after she had already completed her game. I don't see how giving everyone but her an extra two weeks gives her any advantage.

With only a week away from the end of the competition... should I make my victory speech now?

I'm goingto enter right now and win.

Quote from: Lackluster on May 09, 2007, 01:17:15 AM
I'm goingto enter right now and win.

really? your gona win?

No, but I felt like saying I was.

xD alright, good luck ta ya.

Nouman, is your game almost ready?

Quote from: Lackluster on May 09, 2007, 01:32:07 AM
No, but I felt like saying I was.

I had a stiff comment to make, but at the sake of being adored I'm not going to say it :-)

Say what you will. We're both pretty well liked people in the forums so it's not like it matters.

Speak your mind, Maia. :D

Quote from: Irockman1 on May 09, 2007, 01:40:50 AM
Lackluster, I have an IRC channel full of people who hate you. xD

Speak your mind, Maia. :D

Yeah, the loser IRC...everyone in crankeye likes me.

the loser IRC? o realy?

also no more of this talk if you keep chatting on it I will split this topic

4 days to the due date  :o

Any updates, Snailer or Nouman?

3 days until the due date.

Im deeply deeply sorry but i can not finish my game  :'(

Tick Tock

PMing Nouman to see if he plans on submitting.

This would have been more of a victory if someone competed!

I claim victory with my game Willa & Rott.

http://rmrk.net/index.php/topic,15958.0.html

Do the judges want to make it official?

I'd already  gave them permission to make it official. Your game deserves it.

Yep, lost hasn't responded yet, but I think it is fair to make it official, or at least unofficial official. I haven't heard back from lost yet, but what I planned to do was to get each judge to write up a little review on the game, and I would compile them and post a topic in the Reviews Section. We will do the same thing for Nouman when he finishes, but of course, you've won the "competition" maia.

Great job on Willa & Rott, it was an excellent game and my full review will soon be written up.

EDIT:
Here's a temporary badge. If one of my kind peers would like to make a better one, then by all means go ahead. If you yourself would like to make it, then you can as well. But this is the one my meagre paint skills could make.

(https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg117.imageshack.us%2Fimg117%2F199%2Fbadgemt7.jpg&hash=25785bc982b8beddea13c8b683650b5dcbb6279e)

sorry if i sound like a newb. whats a badge?

It is kind of like the thing I posted in my above post. I think mine might be too big. Look around at a few of the bigger member profiles. In their comments you should see that some people posted badges, which are basically just pictures with text on them. I think Nouman has one, so look at the comments in his profile and you will se what a proper badge looks like. I am kind of hoping someone generously decides to make a better badge for maia  :lol:

Maia wins. Willa & Rott was great!

It is definitely worthy of the title, even if it was technically a default victory  :bean:


Anyway, judges, prepare your reviews and send them to me. I think what I will do is compile them and post a topic in the review section which has reviews and grading of each of the judges.

My rep has dropped 7 points since winning. ... victory ...

Review Topic (http://rmrk.net/index.php/topic,17587.0.html)

We should do this again, except this time I need to enter