Post by: SpikeSpiegel on March 04, 2014, 11:50:26 am
Competition: Design a Competition
Because we're so busy that we have no time to look at the ideas thread anyway
Have you ever wanted to see a competition you created hosted but never got around to saying the idea because you think it won't happen? Do you think we're being repetitive and re-using too many competitions and you're just dying to toss us some new ideas? Well then, it's time for the Design A Competition Competition! (Yeah, I used it twice.)
The essence of the competition is easy to grab, so let's skip the prelims and get right to the rules, ladies and gentlemen, and elementals...
Rules:
Original Idea by Dm1321 - Hosted by SpikeSpiegel
Because we're so busy that we have no time to look at the ideas thread anyway
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Have you ever wanted to see a competition you created hosted but never got around to saying the idea because you think it won't happen? Do you think we're being repetitive and re-using too many competitions and you're just dying to toss us some new ideas? Well then, it's time for the Design A Competition Competition! (Yeah, I used it twice.)
The essence of the competition is easy to grab, so let's skip the prelims and get right to the rules, ladies and gentlemen, and elementals...
Rules:
- Design a Competition (a serious one, and not a joke one, please) that you'd like to see hosted. The competition must not include any form of PvP, optional or not. Screenshots from in-game as the main idea for the competition is fine, but making duels a need would turn it into a PvP event, and I don't think that's the focus of this competition, right?
- All competitions must be submitted in this thread using the following format (Color it as you see fit) :
Code: [Select]
[center][b][size=24pt]Competition Name[/size][/b]
IMAGES NOT ALLOWED!
Competition description (Y'know, the introduction!)
[b][size=14pt]Rules:[/size][/b][/center]
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[li]Extend this as you see fit.[/li]
[li]If your competition is divided in several phases, or you just want to explain the phases, then change "Rules" for "First Phase".[/li]
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[b][size=14pt]Second Phase[/size][/b]
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[li]Delete all of this if you do not have a second phase or are not writing in phases.[/li]
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[b][size=14pt]FAQ (if needed)[/size][/b]
- As always... respect the forum rules. No offensive material, PG-13, you should know all of this. Anyway, respect it. And the human rights. Respect those too.
- Your competition's really good? Your competition won this competition? Well good news -- apart from your award icon and your spot in our Competition Winners thread, we might just host your competition!!... although we may make some minor changes if needed.
To submit your Competition you have
Post by: eljoemo on March 04, 2014, 03:42:26 pm
Can I just make some wild copy pasta from my post in the competition ideas thread?
Post by: Chapuz on March 04, 2014, 04:04:51 pm
Post by: andretimpa on March 04, 2014, 04:11:21 pm
Post by: Dm on March 04, 2014, 04:46:05 pm
Yo dawg, I heard you like competitions...
Can I just make some wild copy pasta from my post in the competition ideas thread?
As long as it complies with the rules and the format I specified must be used, sure.
Submissions posted here or by PM?
Here, please.
Post by: SpikeSpiegel on March 04, 2014, 07:16:54 pm
PLEASE READ RULES!!!!
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All competitions must be submitted in this thread using the following format [...]
Post by: Fippe94 on March 04, 2014, 07:20:49 pm
Post by: andretimpa on March 04, 2014, 07:25:37 pm
inb4 someone posts Design a Competition Competition as a submission
Design a design a competition competition competition
Post by: Kakerlake on March 05, 2014, 12:53:21 pm
All hail RNG!
To thank RNG for her never ending support in the elements matches, we will build her some altars.
Rules:
To thank RNG for her never ending support in the elements matches, we will build her some altars.
Rules:
- Take a photograph of the altar you built and send it to the organisers.
- The only limitation for the altar is, that you have to build it yourself. In real life. With hands or tools n' stuff.
- The community will vote on the best altary RNG altar for 3 topics:
- 1: Altary altar. How well could that thing be described as being an altar.
- 2: RNGyness. How well does that picture fit to RNG
- 3: Awesomeness. How awesome is it? Does it make you want to build one yourself?
- The sum of the scores will decide the winner
FAQ
- Where do the stamps go in a letter?
Top right. No clue what it helps for this competition though.
- Do Mark cards count as pillars?
Yes, they count as pillars and in-element cards. Still, what's the relevance?
- What are the thoughts of a photon, crossing the event horizon of a black hole of the size of around 2k suns, if its origin is earth in the year 1971, 2nd december at 2 afternoon sharp, in Zürich (swizzerland), Bahnhofstrasse, on the tinfoil hat from the guy walking bast the chocolate shop, caused by a reflection from the solar flare.
It will think about pizza. Also I'm done answering imaginary questions that have no relevance to the topic on hand.
Post by: theelkspeaks on March 05, 2014, 04:08:35 pm
Post by: SpikeSpiegel on March 05, 2014, 07:14:21 pm
Rules question: Do computer simulated duels used in a deckbuilding competition count as mandatory PVP?
Computer simulated duels had already been a PvP event. So it would be considered a PvP event and not a Competition.
Post by: Opsinis on March 05, 2014, 10:54:26 pm
Falsifying Journals
After a long day, what do the False Gods do? We don't know! Through research, though, we know that at the conclusion of each day, they write in a journal or diary.
So: It's your turn to write (7) entries as a False God. Maybe Neptune writes about his dying mother before he accidentally overdoses. Maybe Fire Queen writes about her pet dinosaur and her recent apartment eviction notice. Who knows what these gods write, so be as funny or serious (or both!) as you can!
After a long day, what do the False Gods do? We don't know! Through research, though, we know that at the conclusion of each day, they write in a journal or diary.
So: It's your turn to write (7) entries as a False God. Maybe Neptune writes about his dying mother before he accidentally overdoses. Maybe Fire Queen writes about her pet dinosaur and her recent apartment eviction notice. Who knows what these gods write, so be as funny or serious (or both!) as you can!
Rules:
- One journal (7 entries) per person, from the perspective of only one False God.
- There must be 7 entries, each dated, and the dates must be consecutive.
- Minimum of 25 words and a maximum of 350 words per entry. We will be using this tool (http://www.wordcounttool.com/)
- You must mention at least 3 cards (upped or unupped) from that False Gods' deck.
Neptune
October 11th, 2010
Tough day at work. Even tougher now that Mom is sick again. I went to go see her at the hospital, she's having trouble breathing. They say her body temperature is extremely low.....
October 12th, 2010
Oh God she's getting worse, but the doctors are hopeful. I, on the other hand...
October 13th, 2010
So I called my siblings to get a flight, immediately, into the area, but they can't get in because of the local flooding. Mom hasn't much time, they say that her lung tissue has literally congealed. I really don't know what I'll do without her....
October 14th, 2010
Today I thought I saw a blue crawler floating right in front of me. I tried to grab it, instead I snatched at the air. I'd call my therapist, but I can't leave Mom's side...
October 15th, 2010
Mom hasn't awoken in the past 19 hours. I haven't slept for the past 24 hours. I keep seeing things little squids everywhere, and I just want to sleep, so I might have to take some pills...
October 16th, 2010
She's not going to wake up, is she? Oh God. She's going to die... I still haven't slept, but Mom has a prescription for sleep medication, she doesn't need them. Oh God, I'm sick.
October 17th, 2010
Well, it's 11:00pm and she just died. Like a shockwave, the news rippled through the entire town, and everyone is mourning. I hate this, but I just swallowed a handful of something, so I'll be sleeping...
Goodnight.
October 11th, 2010
Tough day at work. Even tougher now that Mom is sick again. I went to go see her at the hospital, she's having trouble breathing. They say her body temperature is extremely low.....
October 12th, 2010
Oh God she's getting worse, but the doctors are hopeful. I, on the other hand...
October 13th, 2010
So I called my siblings to get a flight, immediately, into the area, but they can't get in because of the local flooding. Mom hasn't much time, they say that her lung tissue has literally congealed. I really don't know what I'll do without her....
October 14th, 2010
Today I thought I saw a blue crawler floating right in front of me. I tried to grab it, instead I snatched at the air. I'd call my therapist, but I can't leave Mom's side...
October 15th, 2010
Mom hasn't awoken in the past 19 hours. I haven't slept for the past 24 hours. I keep seeing things little squids everywhere, and I just want to sleep, so I might have to take some pills...
October 16th, 2010
She's not going to wake up, is she? Oh God. She's going to die... I still haven't slept, but Mom has a prescription for sleep medication, she doesn't need them. Oh God, I'm sick.
October 17th, 2010
Well, it's 11:00pm and she just died. Like a shockwave, the news rippled through the entire town, and everyone is mourning. I hate this, but I just swallowed a handful of something, so I'll be sleeping...
Goodnight.
FAQ
Q: Can I write more/less than 7 entries?
A: No.
Q: Why seven days?
A: That is the duration of a week, so you can spread out the plot. Besides, journals are written in daily (usually).
Q: Can I mention other cards?
A: Yes, as long as you fulfill the original request of three from the FG's deck
Q: Uh.... I don't know too many FGs
A: Here's a list of FGs for you!
Akebono
Chaos Lord
Dark Matter
Decay
Destiny
Divine Glory
Dream Catcher
Elidnis
Eternal Phoenix
Ferox
Fire Queen
Gemini
Graviton
Hecate
Hermes
Incarnate
Jezebel
Lionheart
Miracle
Morte
Neptune
Obliterator
Octane
Osiris
Paradox
Rainbow
Scorpio
Seism
Serket
Chaos Lord
Dark Matter
Decay
Destiny
Divine Glory
Dream Catcher
Elidnis
Eternal Phoenix
Ferox
Fire Queen
Gemini
Graviton
Hecate
Hermes
Incarnate
Jezebel
Lionheart
Miracle
Morte
Neptune
Obliterator
Octane
Osiris
Paradox
Rainbow
Scorpio
Seism
Serket
Q: That big, bad, mean Dm1321 already submitted a journal of Neptune! And he used Flooding, Arctic Squid, and Congeal!
A: Don't worry, you can write as Neptune as well, you can even use those cards! It's okay! Have fun!
You have TWO WEEKS to submit and voting will last one week.
Post your submissions in this thread.
Post by: CrockettRocket on March 07, 2014, 01:38:03 am
What's up doc?(Doctor)
Description: Build a deck that heals itself, and has a ttw average of at least 11.Rules:
The deck must have a turns to win average of at least 11 (or lower).
(Worth up to 5 points. The lowest turns to win average and any person with exactly an 11 turns to win average will be awarded 5 points. The 2nd and 3rd lowest will be awarded 4 points. Then 4th and 5th will get 3. And of course 6th and 7th will get 2. Finally, anyone else who met the requirement will be awarded 1 point. These games should be played against ai3 and with no less then 20 games. It is worth up to an extra point for doing 100 games with your deck as long as it falls under or exact of 11 turns to win.) [For TO to decide: Should these points stack? Like if a person with the exact 11 turns to win get a total of 6 points? I think so because it will make going after such a hard task more worth it.]
The deck must contain 13 healing cards. (Worth half a point for each healing card after.)
A deck must be no larger then 46 cards.
Healing shards (including shard of focus) & shard of bravery are banned (Up for TO to decide if the other shards should be banned. I just thought for a deck building competition the other shards shouldn't really matter. And maybe the healing shards could be unbanned but not counted towards any points. Plus over half the community wanted to see shards allowed for competitions.)
With these cards in your deck, for each one you will get half a point.
FAQ:
Question: Whats up with the weird numbers? Like 11, 13, and especially 46.
Answer: for 46;I felt a deck size cap was necessary with the 13 healing cards rule and a half a point after each healing card beyond that. Also I originally thought 42 to go along with the convenient numbers theme, but felt it was too low so I raised it to 46 because 6 is in my kong username.
For 13; 13 is bad luck, so its used to make this competition harder. :D
And for 11; 11 is supposedly the start of something new, and if a healing deck can win 10 PVP2 matches in a row, that deck may be a new hit in the community because it would also give the option for EM's, kind of a best of both worlds type of deck. :D
Question: Why were the points issued out the way they were? I thought it should be something low for each condition met so players are encouraged to meet more conditions. Then based on self evaluation of how hard each condition is I assigned a low number of points throughout.
Question: Why is it another 80 games for bonus points? Isnt that a little much?
There are n00b's that play for more then 80 games to then start going on ai4. You can relive the experience, or go through yourself for the first time, veterans getting a second feel for how new players feel is good so that they can make more decks to help out the newer players or even edit some of the newer players deck to better kill what AI3 is actually throwing out, instead of general advice that makes decks better. Not to mention games against the AI are fast anyway. And if your a new player, then these extra 80 games will help you along your progress a lot in this game, have fun!
Question: Why did you choose those cards to give us half a point each for?
Answer: I chose those because they were underused cards from elements with no healing cards in them. It might be a little large though for this competition..GOOD LUCK! HAVE FUN!
Post by: andretimpa on March 07, 2014, 08:27:12 am
Post by: Terran 3 on March 07, 2014, 08:43:34 am
Competition: Ecosystem
In every world, there exists a natural equilibrium. The strong prey upon the weak, while the scavengers scour the land free of the dead and dying. Placid beasts graze contentedly as winged predators exult in the thrill of the hunt...
General Concept
by Terran 3
In every world, there exists a natural equilibrium. The strong prey upon the weak, while the scavengers scour the land free of the dead and dying. Placid beasts graze contentedly as winged predators exult in the thrill of the hunt...
General Concept
In this competition, participants are given the goal of creating an ecosystem consisting of the creatures found in Elements itself.
Rules
We know that the world of Elements is populated by a myriad of different creatures. But what do we know of them? What kind of habitat do they live in? How do these creatures survive in the wild? Do they hunt? Do they ambush smaller prey? Or do they obtain sustenance in a whole new way? You decide!
Each participant is given the task of building an ecosystem in which the creatures of Elements can roam and interact with one another. Don't be afraid to incorporate non-creature cards into your ecosystem. For example, Boneyard may represent a piece of cursed land, where the dead awaken from their slumber and feed upon the living. Creativity is the name of the game here.
Entries are submitted in the form of writing, around 300-500 words in length.
FAQ
Q: How long does this competition last?
A: It should range from one to two weeks.
Q: The creatures I want to use are already in another entry!
A: No problem, there's no restriction that says participants can't write about the same creatures.
Post by: ARTHANASIOS on March 07, 2014, 09:54:51 am
Paint-With-Element Competition!
Rules:
Rules:
- Rules are very-very complicated in here (Just kidding).
Just create the image of your dreams by using only the elemental forum icons, which are the following:
:)
;)
:D
;D
>:(
:(
:o
8)
?_?
::)
:P
:-[
:-X
:-\
:-*
:'(
:chroma
:entropy
:death
:gravity
:earth
:life
:fire
:water
:light
:air
:time
:darkness
:aether
:underworld
:rainbow
:electrum - The image can be whatever you wish and you can participate with only one submission, so choose it wisely.
If you wish, you can take a look to the following link for inspiration: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/visual-arts/paint-with-element/
First, Second and Third Voting Phases
- After the end of the submission phase, there will be 3 voting phases. In the first phase, the five submissions which have gathered most of the votes are moving to the second phase. In the second phase, the two submissions which have gathered most of the votes are moving to the third phase. Finally, in the third phase, the one submission gathering most of the votes will be declared the winner and his/her creator is going to be awarded with the brand new Chroma Award Icon! :chroma
FAQ
Q: Can you provide us with a pic example?
A: Just one? Hundrents of examples in here! (http://elementscommunity.org/forum/visual-arts/paint-with-element/)
Q: Is there a size limitation of our image?
A: No, but it should be small enough to be viewable by every forum member. Please, avoid making something like 150 x 150 icons.
30 x 30 icons is a good size imo.
Q: How long the submission phase will last?
A: It varies, but it normally won't exceed a week or so...
Post by: eljoemo on March 07, 2014, 07:28:10 pm
Elements the Film - Competiton
In the not so distant future, a big Hollywood producer discovered the amazing world of Elements the Game and decided it would be perfect for the big screen. And now they need you, as someone who plays and loves Elements, to design and create the advertising posters for said motion picture.
Rules:
In the not so distant future, a big Hollywood producer discovered the amazing world of Elements the Game and decided it would be perfect for the big screen. And now they need you, as someone who plays and loves Elements, to design and create the advertising posters for said motion picture.
Rules:
- You must design and create a film poster for the upcoming Elements film.
- The film can be of any genre, and the poster should match. Your poster could depict War 7 whilst the next entry depicts a fire elemental who falls in love with a water elemental. It's totally up to you.
- This being a film poster and not just fan art, you must include the following aspects:
- Title - Can be anything that includes the name 'Elements' or 'Element' or 'Elemental' or something similar. 'Elements', 'The Last Element', 'Elements: The Dark World' or 'Elements IV: The Quest For Peace' are all valid examples.
- Release Date - Just make this up, or just use July 7th 2017. So long as there is one, it doesn't matter when.
- Actors, Director and Producer - We want to know who's going to star in your block buster. You can use real names, made up names or even forum members.
- Other bits you may want to include; a tag-line or catchphrase, a web address for more info, a QR code or any other film poster norm.
- Your poster should be of a decent size and resolution (not too big nor too small) and should conform to all forum rules on language/ discrimination/ pornography etc.
- Submissions should be posted in this thread.
- Voting will last for 1 week. The poster with the most votes will win. If there is a tie for the most votes, a second vote will be held. The winner will receive a swanky forum icon which has not yet been designed.
FAQ
Q: What do you mean when you keep saying "film"? Doesn't that mean a thin layer of something?
A: If you don't use "film" in your local dialect, replace it with "movie" and see if all becomes clear.
Q: There's an Elements film?! Wow, when can I expect to see it?
A: There is no elements film. I lied. Sorry. Unless there is one, in which case I totally called it.
Q: But someone is going to enter with a super amazing poster with special effects all over the page and they'll just win completely. How can I possibly compete with that?
A: Minimalist film posters can look better than posters jam-packed with explosions and lightning and ninjas etc. Go with any art style you think is the best.
Q: But my free trial of Photoshop just expired and I'm too poor to buy it. How can I possibly compete against the arty giants?
A: There are other softwares on the web which you can download for free or very cheap. Failing that, use MS paint. Failing that, doodle it on a sheet of A4 and take a picture.
Q: But my computer just exploded and the explosion caused all my paper to catch fire as well as causing me to sprain both my wrists so that I can't draw at all. What can I do?
A: Cry.
Q: But vrt just entered. What can I do?
A: Cry.
Q: But I've just been chopping onions. What can I do?
A: Cry.
Post by: russianspy1234 on March 07, 2014, 08:59:57 pm
Create a Card and a False God Competition
Creating cards is fun. Creating FG decks is fun. Why not combine the two into one super awesome competition? For this competition your task will be to create two cards, and then to build a False God themed around using those two cards and one in game card.
Rules:
Creating cards is fun. Creating FG decks is fun. Why not combine the two into one super awesome competition? For this competition your task will be to create two cards, and then to build a False God themed around using those two cards and one in game card.
Rules:
- The two cards you create must be of different elements or card types (or both).
- You are free to use a deck image builder tool like this (http://elementscommunity.org/forum/design-theory/pm-me-to-make-your-cia-deck%27s-image!/msg1050416/#msg1050416), use a drawing tool, or just use the deck export tool with card substitutions.
- The three cards don't all have to be related to each other, you can have your FG focus on two strategies, or tie them together in some other way.
- Your FG should be difficult but beatable, like most of the ones in the game. This is of course difficult to test with CIA cards, but that's what voting is for.
Post by: artimies7 on March 18, 2014, 02:57:16 am
Replace a Shard Challenge
So everyone's complaining about shards being OP, right? Well, here's your chance to make 'em redundant! In this challenge, you'll design a card that has the same ability or effect on another card as one Shard of your choice. Extra points go to new combos and subtle mechanics that weren't there in the originals.
Rules:
So everyone's complaining about shards being OP, right? Well, here's your chance to make 'em redundant! In this challenge, you'll design a card that has the same ability or effect on another card as one Shard of your choice. Extra points go to new combos and subtle mechanics that weren't there in the originals.
Rules:
- Pick only one shard. If you have more than one idea, you've got to submit twice or partner up with another person.
- The new card you create has to cost quanta of the same element as the Shard you've chosen.
- It does not need to have art, although that's a very nice idea.
- Any cards submitted should be submitted in the general Card Ideas & Art forum and linked back to the competition page.
Post by: UndeadSpider1990 on March 19, 2014, 01:16:45 pm
The Quiz Master
- Design a short quiz (10 questions max.).
- Submit it to the quiz page.
- Rate other users' quizzes.
Want a quiz? Here's mine! (http://www.allthetests.com/quiz31/quiz/1395232324/Are-You-an-Elements-Buff)
Post by: Dm on March 19, 2014, 01:21:51 pm
Topic Locked.
Polls will be up some day.
Post by: dawn to dusk on March 19, 2014, 06:44:09 pm
Post by: SpikeSpiegel on March 19, 2014, 07:33:16 pm
CO Comment: UndeadSpider1990 submission was posted after the deadline and doesn't follow formatting rules of this competition. So it won't be added to the final poll.