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LBPC Contest #6 - A Quest For Glory (deadline extended to January 31st)

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Hullo, it's me and my awesome cat! and we bring you.... LBPC6

Do you think you have a bit of spare time during your holidays for a new contest?
Ok, ok, we'll try to be gentle and make it easy this time, because well...Christmas time approaches and we feel particularly generous

http://www.lbpcentral.com/images/LBPCC-6.jpg

First of all we want to thank fumetsusozo (http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/member.php?11038-fumetsusozo), IronSkullKid99 (http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/member.php?11379-IronSkullKid99) and Shadowstarkirby (http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/member.php?21918-Shadowstarkirby) for providing us with the mindblowing sackboys we used in the poster.
It's a both a great pleasure and an honour for us to be able to use the work of some of the most amazing costume creators in Central.
Don't forget to check out their outstanding work!
Again, thanks sooo much on the behalf of the Contest Crew!!!

Are you ready to amaze us with a big epic saga to prove that you're really worthy of a Crown?
For LBPC Contest 6 we want you to get into the holiday mood, gather the sackfolk around the fireplace and tell us the most wonderful story your mind can conjure up.
We want a really EPIC tale, based on the concept of a QUEST and spanning 4 levels (yes, that?s right 4 levels!). We?re looking for a proper story ? something more sophisticated and less clich?d than the all too familiar ?rescue the prince/princess/cat? storyline!

The story must not be set in the real world, but instead in a place dreamt up by your imagination.
Here are some suggestions for possible settings:

-Dystopia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dystopia)
-Alternate History (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternate_history)
-Cyberpunk (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyberpunk)
-Science Fiction (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_fiction)
-Fantasy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantasy)
-Steampunk (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steampunk)
-Mythology (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mythology)

Then, we have figured out that every cool story has some OMG!WOW! moments, so we want you to include at least 2 of the following scenes/events:

- Riding an unusual beast or machine - This could be an animal or a strange human or alien machine/device or even stranger still, a kind of animal-machine hybrid.
- A chase scene - Basically an epic Run Forrest, Run! scene, because sackfolk always get into trouble.
- A big battle - This could be a battle that the players are involved in, escape from or witness from the sidelines.
- A collapsing environment - We love big explosions, crumbling cities and stuff like that, we like it a lot.
- A big interactive astrolabe - After all, the tale wouldn't be a quest if it didn't involve journeying to an unknown destination or solving some kind of mystery or puzzle.

We also like interactive dynamic stories. We want to feel part of the action, knowing we can't drop our controller but must hold on tight to it. So every one of the 4 levels must be interactive in some way, that means no movie levels or levels which consist almost entirely of long cutscenes.

The 4 levels MUST be published as standalone levels and not as sub-levels.
That may sound particularly picky, but we want to be able to leave the story at a certain point, leave a bookmark and get back to it later without having to start reading again from page 1, just like we can with good old books.
You may lock the levels with keys though, to ensure they have to be unlocked and played in the proper order.

And...that's it! Do you think it's too hard for only one person?
OK, OK, quick, gather some friends and put together a team of four and start to build something mind-blowing, then!
We told you we would be generous this time, so...co-creation contest and a prize multiplied 4x.
4 Crowns, 4 Pins, but we expect 4xAwesomeness.

Building requirements

? Create a 4 level epic saga. The story must have an original plot set in an imaginary world.
? The story has to centre on a QUEST.
? The saga must contain at least 2 of the listed set pieces/events.
? Every level must be interactive in some way.
? The levels must NOT be published as sublevels and must be accessible as stand-alone levels.

How to enter

? Build 4 levels before the deadline that fit the contest description and building requirements.
? Include the text ?(LBPC6)? in the title of each level. Don?t forget to add things like a nice looking badge, some tags, and a concise level description.
? Include in the level description the names of all of the other creators in your team.
? Publish your levels before 11:59PM GMT on 31st January, 2012.
? Post LBP.me links to your levels in this thread, so we?re sure not to miss them!
? After the deadline, the judges will bravely set off on a quest themselves to select up to ten semi-finalists based on the scoring criteria below. The creators of the best level series will be pinned/crowned winners!
? The Sackinima team will feature HD recordings of the top three level series on their youtube channel for the whole world to see!

Judging criteria

Levels will be judged according to the following criteria:
? Gameplay ? Here, we?re scoring things like fun factor, balanced difficulty and freedom from glitches and bugs.
? Originality ? How innovative is your creation? How well did you take the source material to create something unique yet still have it be recognizable?
? Visuals ? This is all about how good your level looks. We like detail and lighting and special effects, but try to avoid graphics-induced lag!
? Audio ? Sound effects and music are a great way to turn your level into an addictive and immersive experience.

Rules and Regulations

? This contest is open to all ages and all regions. That means anyone can participate!
? All entries must be playable in LittleBigPlanet 2
? You can only enter one level series. Duplicate entries will result in disqualification.
? The contest officially begins on 15th November, 2011 at 12:00am GMT. Previously published entries will not be accepted.
? This is a co-create contest so you must co-create with three other people. You can have one of the team publish all the levels on a single moon or each creator can publish one of the levels on his/her moon. It's up to you.
?The first level of the four must be published unlocked (the succeeding levels may be locked to ensure they are played in the correct order).
? Levels must be published before the deadline with ?(LBPC6)? in their title. After the deadline, do not republish. Levels republished after the deadline will be disqualified. Exceptions may be made for quick fixes with respect to level titles, description, badges, or major game-breaking fixes, but only with the prior consent of the contest crew. If you need to request an edit, please post in this thread and send me a PM.
? Levels must be your own creation. Feel free to take inspiration from the world around you and from other levels, but don't copy someone else?s work outright! That?s just not cool?.
? Last but not least, have fun, play fair and respect other creators!

Also a little Handy FAQ for you all

Q: Can I enter a previously published level?
A: No.

Q: Can I enter a level I already have on my moon, but hasn't yet been published?
A: Yes.

Q: Once I've published my entry, can I republish it?
A: You can republish it as many times before the deadline as you like, but not after the deadline.

Q: When will the judging begin?
A: The judges may take a look at some levels prior to the deadline, but the judging proper will not begin until after the deadline.

Q: When will the results be posted?
A: We can't really give any accurate answer to this, but it will be no more than a month after the judging begins.

Good luck everyone!

2011-11-15 13:38:00

Author:
Shadowriver

Posts: 3991

woh, looks like a cool contest ^_^!!! And epic costumes in the title ^_^!!!

2011-11-15 13:48:00

Author:
calyst_aayla

Posts: 217

OOOOK...
About the longer periods of the last contests.
I just wanted to point out that we're not slackers.

You might think that because of our long times to announce winners.
But...it's not.
We expanded the time because of the incoming holidays, but more because we want something really extraordinaire.
Our purpose is to try to give ideas and competitions to raise the quality bar of the levels, so...
Good look, good work and don't disappoint us

2011-11-15 14:23:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer

Posts: 5112

This is absolutely amazing !! A team work contest !! 4 levels !! What to say,I cant wait to see what the community can do this time... And its very nice see some teamwork.

Im not sure to particpate this time,anyway if some of my friends need some help I will be honored to play them,but I can Imagine a lot of great creators involved in this contest, because looks very special and these crowns and pins is like christmas present.

2011-11-15 14:30:00

Author:
Unknown User

Hmmm...Have yall been playing uncharted 3 lately? XD...I think I may enter this one

2011-11-15 15:15:00

Author:
L1GhTmArE

Posts: 519

I've been going over ideas for something very similar to the entry requirements for weeks now, but haven't been able to settle for anything without little things I didn't like.

I was so into this, until I read 'Teamwork contest'. Balls.
I've been meaning to enter these competitions since they started, but never really found the motivation. I'm sure as hell not missing this one.

Bah! To the Ostemobile! I must address my loyal minions on this matter!

Oh, quick question - Can we go over the 4 level limit?

2011-11-15 15:27:00

Author:
Ostler5000

Posts: 1017

Hello,
I have a question about the LBP Contest 6. I have already made a story that fit with the contest description and building requirements. My story is on my earth. What should I do now? I would like to participate in the competition but I don't know if I can use my story. Should I delete my story and republish it or what? Please help me.

Thanks

UltimeXia

2011-11-15 15:32:00

Author:
Unknown User

Thank you Contest Crew! Good luck to everyone participating! Hope your levels are lots of fun!...

...and if you're using sackbots, make sure their costumes aren't a pain to look at. XD

2011-11-15 15:44:00

Author:
Shadowstarkirby

Posts: 205

UltimeXia

Maybe you'll want to pick up 3 friends and start something else, because co creating is fun

2011-11-15 15:44:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer

Posts: 5112

...because co creating is fun

True, true! I might even have a go at this. Good luck, everybody!

2011-11-15 16:12:00

Author:
Malamo999

Posts: 107

Our entered levels are updated! Check out page 23 of this thread for more details!

2011-11-15 16:13:00

Author:
Unknown User

Rules and regulations...

This is a co-create contest so you must co-create with three other people. You can have one of the team publish all the levels on a single moon or each creator can publish one of the levels on his/her moon. It's up to you.

I'm Italian, still I understand the meaning of must.
Once again, I can't stress enough to read the rules.
Understanding the rules means half work done.
If you backtrack the history of the contests, the people who qualified high barely asked anything...because they understood the rules.
They're clear and they give you anything you need, loopholes purposedly included

2011-11-15 16:26:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer

Posts: 5112

Rules and regulations...

Ok then I delete my story and republish it on 01/01/12. Then I call two of my friends in my description. That's allowed right?
It would be a "New story" with 0 plays, hearts etc...

2011-11-15 16:42:00

Author:
Unknown User

I have a cool idea, but it involves the queen of hearts (maybe) from Disney, am I allowed this?

2011-11-15 17:14:00

Author:
Microhamster

Posts: 76

Ok then I delete my story and republish it on 01/01/12. Then I call two of my friends in my description. That's allowed right?
It would be a "New story" with 0 plays, hearts etc...

That defeats the whole point of this or any contest. Creating in a team can be SO much fun, some of my best times on LBP were creating with others. And the thrill of these things is starting now and trying your hardest to finish before the deadline.

2011-11-15 17:22:00

Author:
OneEyedBanshee

Posts: 1370

I have a cool idea, but it involves the queen of hearts (maybe) from Disney, am I allowed this?

You could just do a playing card motif without any particular reference to Disney or Lewis Carroll. Even better, you could do a story about the Queen of Clubs, who is always less popular than her spade, heart, and diamond counterparts.

2011-11-15 17:24:00

Author:
Uncuddly

Posts: 237

LBPC this time has a great job, we know there are a lot of great artists who specialize in this and will therefore surprising degree, this is your chance guys, here is in your hands an amazing contest so it's working and let the soul at work .

It will be a great battle for all the judges because we have very good results, i wish good luck to all involved in this great project

2011-11-15 17:32:00

Author:
psyntens

Posts: 562

Co-Create?!

That means I'll have to ropw in some friends, or anyone who wants to try their hand at this...
Question though!:
Do the Co-creators have to be on LBPC? ^^

2011-11-15 17:46:00

Author:
Valeview

Posts: 1581

oh my god!!!!!!! i was really anxious for this were, i know that there are some great creators and now the team will LBPC Contest difficult task and a great job to decide the next winner, i can't wait to see all those wonderful levels that they be.

2011-11-15 17:54:00

Author:
Unknown User

@Valeview No, anyone can join in. You don't have to be an LBPC member.

2011-11-15 17:54:00

Author:
shropshirelass

Posts: 1455

I'm not entering in this. But for me this means more great levels for me to play!

2011-11-15 17:56:00

Author:
StaticLinuxpro

Posts: 482

Jeez, 4 levels! That's a fifth of our publishing space! It's so much cooler to pack it all into one with emitting and destroying.

This is funny because I have been contemplating turning a story for a book I have been writing into a level series.. For those of us with no friends can we just make 3 fake PSNs and do it all ourselves?

A really cool theme none the less!

2011-11-15 18:09:00

Author:
Dortr

Posts: 548

Jeez, 4 levels! That's a fifth of our publishing space! It's so much cooler to pack it all into one with emitting and destroying.

2011-11-15 18:24:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer

Posts: 5112

Yohoohoho~ Have to co create with 3 other people? this is for sure a contest for only the most active LBP players~ even I with over 80 LBP friends on my PSN friends list would have trouble getting enough of my buds to create with me. most people are to busy with their own projects to help out with other people's projects. I know... i have enough trouble just get more then a handful of my buds to play test my levels~ :0 *mew

hmm... you don't have to join your friends in this contest do ya? would everyone just sending the levels back and forth to one another and working on it that way be ok right? This contest looks fun i'd love to enter it. I think one of my level ideas I've been thinking about could easily fit within this contest's theme. *mew

2011-11-15 18:27:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz

Posts: 4261

*Cries* I love you all...

I've been waiting for a chance to produce an epic story... (Lbpc1) Second Hand City was a crude attempt to tell a bigger story through subtle hints and clues... not sure it worked so well =/ (Guess you were the judges of that)

Anyway I'm gonna gather up the POPfizz team and hopefully y'all enjoy whats produced...

Regards
Dave

2011-11-15 18:29:00

Author:
ForgottenEnigma

Posts: 1414

I would say...be sure that the judges are unaware

Lol. Naw, I'm just teasing. It would suck pretty hard to make a four person project by yourself then getting disqualified because you did.

2011-11-15 18:44:00

Author:
Dortr

Posts: 548

just Throwing It Out there....
I'm teamless lol, Is there a thread to find a team?!

2011-11-15 18:46:00

Author:
Valeview

Posts: 1581

just Throwing It Out there....
I'm teamless lol, Is there a thread to find a team?!

There whole forum section

http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?43-Find-Other-Happy-Gadders

2011-11-15 19:13:00

Author:
Shadowriver

Posts: 3991

I know, I was wondering if there was a specific thread about it...or if I would have to be the first to make one....

2011-11-15 19:20:00

Author:
Valeview

Posts: 1581

Creating with others isn't really for me, so that kinda leaves me out. But I like that you continue to top yourselves with each competition. Can't imagine what you'll come up with for LBPC7.

2011-11-15 19:37:00

Author:
TheFirstAvenger

Posts: 787

Creating with others isn't really for me, so that kinda leaves me out. But I like that you continue to top yourselves with each competition. Can't imagine what you'll come up with for LBPC7.

Us neither!

2011-11-15 19:49:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer

Posts: 5112

sense no one answered me. i'm a gonna go ahead and guess what i was asking is ok to do.

*mew

2011-11-15 19:58:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz

Posts: 4261

hmm... you don't have to join your friends in this contest do ya? would everyone just sending the levels back and forth to one another and working on it that way be ok right? This contest looks fun i'd love to enter it. I think one of my level ideas I've been thinking about could easily fit within this contest's theme. *mew

Oops, sorry, fumetsusozo! As long as everyone on the team contributes their fair share to the creation process, we don't mind at all how you organise it amongst yourselves.

2011-11-15 20:05:00

Author:
shropshirelass

Posts: 1455

Yeah, we pretty much rely on your good sense and honesty people.
Remember to be fair with every other player.

If someone wants to gamble, we won't be able to know but...they must keep in mind that some teams will work 100% full force x4.
So if someone in a team slackers...well...you know.
It is not by gambling that this contest can be won.

2011-11-15 20:17:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer

Posts: 5112

I edited my post after initially submitting it, with a question, but I guess nobody noticed it, so I'll ask again.
The rules don't seem to specify whether or not projects must have exactly 4 levels or not. It says a minimum of 4 levels, but does not specify whether that number is also the maximum.

I try to avoid asking questions about rules, given I know how nippy it is, but things like this just strike me as an oversight that needs to be addressed.

2011-11-15 20:20:00

Author:
Ostler5000

Posts: 1017

Another great competition concept. My mind started wandering with ideas almost instantly. A good time length for something so epic. I would warn people that group creating with a deadline an a potential reward can be very hard. Make sure everyone on the team knows what they need to do, and who is backing them up. Imagine if your logic guy goes MIA with a week to go!

Plan ahead and set smaller deadlines. Like the HUD needs to be done this week, the forest in two days time. Etc

2011-11-15 20:45:00

Author:
Mr_Fusion

Posts: 1799

Love how you share some tips Fusion.
That's the spirit, keeping things fair, always helping each other, even if they're not in your team.

The point is that I think that 4 minds coupled together can do lots of thing that one mind alone won't do, because some ideas can get perfected together and problems solved easily.
Also friendship can solidify.
That, friendship.
Remember friendship every single minute you build with others, be opened to other's ideas and work for a common goal, to make it great.
I also suggest to really work together on every aspect and not have a logician, a musician and whatever else.
Be a solid part in everything and learn with humbleness from each other

@Ostler, we go with 4 levels, we think it's pretty much the more fitting number to secure some epic quality in 2 months and have some pretty paced stuff, not too much diluted.
Nothing will prevent you to make the story longer, but we'll judge only the first 4 levels.
You can make your story go on later on.

2011-11-15 21:22:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer

Posts: 5112

Team projects always turn out really nice. I can't wait to see all of these. Hopefully people will publish them as each part is finished..
Or a level per team member would be interesting too. Maybe even 4 different views of the same story or 4 different characters and their stories that intertwine around the main story. Perhaps maybe a story that goes backwards?

...Sorry thinking out loud here.. or thinking with my hands rather.. and I'm not even entering

But still, hopefully these ideas will be of some use to those who are

2011-11-15 21:45:00

Author:
Dortr

Posts: 548

Hmmmm....I think a certain game might be entering this contest...not naming any names or anything

2011-11-15 22:17:00

Author:
Rpg Maker

Posts: 877

Alright, I'm in!

Now to find friends.

Bonner's a given, but... Hmm... Who can withstand our combined impetuousness?

2011-11-15 22:22:00

Author:
SLS10

Posts: 1129

I have a couple quickies:
1. So the levels do have to be 4 levels long? And not just a certain amount of playtime? Assuming this doesnt just hold games to being specific platformers, I cant help but feel this gives them the advantage, because its way easier to convert them into 4 different levels than something of a different genre.

2. Do music composers count as Co-Creators, or does it have to be four people actually building the Level?

3. Does the ending of this level have to wrap up everything in the story, or can stories end in the typical " to be continued" type scenarios?

2011-11-15 22:50:00

Author:
Rpg Maker

Posts: 877

I love these contest and definitely love seeing what the community can come up with, but dang dag nabbity it! It seems they're getting too technical. With all the requirements it seems like you need a degree in astrophysics to even stand a chance, that or play LBP 24/7. I used to have a dream of getting a LBPC pin one day and actually thought it was possible. Not now. All I ask is dial back the comps a little bit. Can't we have a contest to see who can make the best square? Nah, forget it! My square would come out looking like a rhombus then you'd have all those stupid questions like : "Ok, can my square have rounded sides?" No, that would make it a Circle!

Good luck to everyone entering this and I can't wait to play all your awesome levels, and sorry for the rant.

2011-11-16 00:00:00

Author:
biorogue

Posts: 8424

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/192/lbpc62.jpg

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ2vNkAt9vG6HATFa6aaVlygK0pm6aYC njJwx_BNRx9KgNG787dXzjUtSb6
http://th08.deviantart.net/fs70/150/f/2011/285/3/3/cereal_guy_interested_by_rober_raik-d4cluqb.png
http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS0ZpRZ9lgtCIrNYmBsgRQ1HaLxYN6vA pOHb48JJU-1DjhKPBgxjXqdjQIN
:kz: Mission Accomplished.

2011-11-16 02:15:00

Author:
IronSkullKid99

Posts: 515

Wow, I bet we can expect awesomeness!

Going to be hard for people to stay organized through the holidays.

I expect that this will strengthens a lot of friendships, and break a few. Should be interesting.

Oh, just a word of warning, don't partner up with anyone over a 1,000 creator hearts, they are complete diva's in a group setting.

2011-11-16 02:22:00

Author:
CYMBOL

Posts: 1230

2011-11-16 03:23:00

Author:
Alley_Cat_8633

Posts: 108

I'm sort of interested in helping someone on this one. I dunno, this might just be the greatest contest idea ever.

2011-11-16 03:28:00

Author:
Unknown User

Ohh I love this idea!!!
And I just finished the main story of Skyrim, my creative glands are about to burst! Oh dear...
A lot of people on my friends list are not of the same time-zone as me so it's just a bit harder to "get together" and create. So if anyone with a similar time-zone is looking for help or creator partner just message me, I really want to enter this.

2011-11-16 05:41:00

Author:
Darkcloudrepeat

Posts: 606

But yeah, 4 levels is the way to go this time.
Music composers are people too

You can leave the story open.

I love these contest and definitely love seeing what the community can come up with, but dang dag nabbity it! It seems they're getting too technical. With all the requirements it seems like you need a degree in astrophysics to even stand a chance, that or play LBP 24/7. I used to have a dream of getting a LBPC pin one day and actually thought it was possible. Not now. All I ask is dial back the comps a little bit. Can't we have a contest to see who can make the best square? Nah, forget it! My square would come out looking like a rhombus then you'd have all those stupid questions like : "Ok, can my square have rounded sides?" No, that would make it a Circle!

Good luck to everyone entering this and I can't wait to play all your awesome levels, and sorry for the rant.

Yes, next time we'll look forward to do something simple, maybe again on a monthly basis, though, we wanted to do something special.
Also...and I speak for myself, not for the crew, LBPC2 was the weakest one, speaking about top quality levels, and it had a broader, more free theme.
So, yeah we must tweak here and there the next contest, we want something original again, a bit broader and easier.
But...let's see what happens next.
Today we start to work again on stuff

I'm sort of interested in helping someone on this one. I dunno, this might just be the greatest contest idea ever.

Why thank you! :blush:
Or the biggest, most epic fail!
We've done our best, now it's up to you.
I really can't wait to see what some minds around here can deliver when coupled together.
2 months will be a really long time to wait.

2011-11-16 06:43:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer

Posts: 5112

.....something more sophisticated and less clich?d than the all too familiar ?rescue the prince/princess/cat? storyline!

*sobs*

*sniffles*

No love for the classics....

Good luck to anyone planning to enter - this looks epic!

2011-11-16 16:16:00

Author:
rialrees

Posts: 1015

Oh! Just the thing to get me back into creating! Great contest!

2011-11-16 16:58:00

Author:
piggabling

Posts: 2979

*Checks space left on earth*
19 of 20 Levels, dang it...

2011-11-16 18:10:00

Author:
fireblitz95

Posts: 2018

Question!
Can I have 5 people in a team?

2011-11-16 18:13:00

Author:
Valeview

Posts: 1581

*sobs*

*sniffles*

No love for the classics....

Blasphemy indeed!

2011-11-16 18:13:00

Author:
julesyjules

Posts: 1156

Question!
Can I have 5 people in a team?

you can even have 8 but we've got only 4 crowns.
sorry

2011-11-16 18:40:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer

Posts: 5112

Hmmmm.....
Okey then

2011-11-16 18:48:00

Author:
Valeview

Posts: 1581

To leech off Valeview's question if a group did have 8 people would it possible to split the prizes like the pins to half and the crowns to the remaining people?

2011-11-16 19:17:00

Author:
Darkcloudrepeat

Posts: 606

Sorry guys, maybe sometimes I joke much...time to get serious and start a rant.
This is a game but also in its micro way, it's a mirror of how things go in the world.
When any kind of contest is set, rules are placed to create a levelled field, so that any contender starts at the same place with the same opportunities to win.
The deciding factor are skills, sweat and will to win.
Having 8 people working against teams of 4 people is the same as doping in sport.
It's a gamble and we can't support it.
It's like applying for a work with 2 Curricula Vitae when only one guy can get the job.

The value of getting crowned is the Community acknowledgement of your hard work, the feel that you deserve it.
Otherwise it wouldn't be rare and it wouldn't be a prize for the efforts.

2011-11-16 19:32:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer

Posts: 5112

To leech off Valeview's question if a group did have 8 people would it possible to split the prizes like the pins to half and the crowns to the remaining people?

That's dangerous thinking :kz:

2011-11-16 19:36:00

Author:
OneEyedBanshee

Posts: 1370

Okey Omega, thank you for clearing it up...so you can have up to 8 but there is only 4 crowns going? I don't see that as a problem

2011-11-16 19:39:00

Author:
Valeview

Posts: 1581

anyone wanna team up?

this idea rules so much. i just dont have the motivation, but when co-creating i seem to be able to get stuff done. good contest idea.

2011-11-16 19:42:00

Author:
nerzdadestroyer

Posts: 1527

Yeah. I can tell you're feeling VERY generous, indeed

2011-11-16 19:44:00

Author:
Sackpapoi

Posts: 1195

Yet another LBPC crown contest not entered by me.... If only a requirment wasn't destroyable world....

2011-11-16 20:13:00

Author:
Undarivik

Posts: 442

.... If only a requirment wasn't destroyable world....

You only have to include 2 of the scenes or events listed in the rules so you could just choose 2 of the other things on the list.

2011-11-16 20:45:00

Author:
shropshirelass

Posts: 1455

AWESOME! This is definitely a contest for me to enter! I got a question, can I make one of the four levels a cutscene level?

2011-11-16 21:21:00

Author:
JustinArt

Posts: 1314

Every level must be someway interactive.
No full cutscene levels

2011-11-16 21:49:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer

Posts: 5112

Every level must be someway interactive.
No full cutscene levels

Okay, that's all I wanted to know. Sorry, I didn't follow the rules carefully. Another question. It says that the series must not include almost entirely on cutscenes. If I make a ten to fifteen minute interactive level, what is the maximum minutes of cutscenes I can include?

2011-11-16 22:28:00

Author:
JustinArt

Posts: 1314

I am aware that this level was published before the contest was released. Simply re-publishing it does not make it liable to be entered into the competition. As much as I have no command in how the contest is regulated, I would highly recommend taking the entry down because it's breaking the rules of the contest. If you would like to enter fairly I suggest you do this quickly because I wouldn't be surprised if this effected your chances of winning. Just a pointer

2011-11-16 22:33:00

Author:
Unknown User

Just try to keep things balanced

IF I should create something, I would not exceed a minute of cutscenes for every 5 minutes of gameplay...but, don't take it as a Contest Crew guideline, just as a chat with a fellow sackpeople.

2011-11-16 22:35:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer

Posts: 5112

Finally! A contest I will excel at! I've been waiting for a contest that requires a storyline. I have the perfect idea... :3 Mwahahahaha! >

Question, do my 3 co-creators have to be members of LBPC? It won't be an issue if so. I just want to know before we hit the deadline...

2011-11-16 23:48:00

Author:
Speedynutty68

Posts: 1614

This contest is really interesting... sadly, a friend of mine will borrow my copy of LBP2, so maybe I will not be able to participate... I said MAYBE.

2011-11-17 00:06:00

Author:
ALEXhatena

Posts: 1110

This is definitely an epic contest; I can't wait to see the creations!

2011-11-17 00:46:00

Author:
Night Angel

Posts: 1214

anyone wanna team up?

this idea rules so much. i just dont have the motivation, but when co-creating i seem to be able to get stuff done. good contest idea.

I'd be glad to. I've got ideas, I've got creation skill, I just don't have time. (Revoking last post)

2011-11-17 02:27:00

Author:
Undarivik

Posts: 442

If me & my team make a separate account for this contest can we get the crown to be awarded to the four people who made the account instead of the account itself?

2011-11-17 02:45:00

Author:
fireblitz95

Posts: 2018

I have had a masterpiece of an idea that has been brewing for over four months, and this fits the exact criteria.
However, I need some help. Message me if you're willing, and I will look into your skills.
That crown is mine!

2011-11-17 02:49:00

Author:
Rather Tasty

Posts: 57

Already got my team together

2011-11-17 03:20:00

Author:
shookie99

Posts: 447

Finally! A contest I will excel at! I've been waiting for a contest that requires a storyline. I have the perfect idea... :3 Mwahahahaha! >

Question, do my 3 co-creators have to be members of LBPC? It won't be an issue if so. I just want to know before we hit the deadline...

No, they don't have to be members of LBPC.

If me & my team make a separate account for this contest can we get the crown to be awarded to the four people who made the account instead of the account itself?

I'll double-check with the rest of the crew but for this contest I can't see why that would be problem as long as you make sure the PSN IDs of the 4 co-creators are included in the level descriptions.

2011-11-17 03:44:00

Author:
shropshirelass

Posts: 1455

Totally entering.

2011-11-17 04:26:00

Author:
xtremesackboy

Posts: 479

if only my parents didn't take away my ps3 .-.

2011-11-17 05:43:00

Author:
wait wtf

Posts: 853

No, they don't have to be members of LBPC.

That's what I thought. Just wanted to make sure.

I have my team together, too!

Well... One of them I don't know about... But I have 2 for sure.

2011-11-17 06:42:00

Author:
Speedynutty68

Posts: 1614

No, they don't have to be members of LBPC.

I'll double-check with the rest of the crew but for this contest I can't see why that would be problem as long as you make sure the PSN IDs of the 4 co-creators are included in the level descriptions.

Also, I want to take the time to address that the PSN EULA has had some changes and every DLC (Crown included) can be now tied only to 2 PS3.
So...another reason to not gamble

2011-11-17 11:19:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer

Posts: 5112

This contest looks particularly exciting! Can't wait to see what people come up with.

2011-11-17 11:22:00

Author:
weirdybeardy

Posts: 123

This contest looks particularly exciting! Can't wait to see what people come up with.

I was just thinking the same thing Mr. Weirdy

That's right, I might be in contact.

2011-11-17 11:53:00

Author:
ladylyn1

Posts: 836

(sigh)

Another crown contest where none of my levels have the right theme.

Besides I'm just an ameteur-adept at level making. I'd never stand up to this contest. :

2011-11-17 13:03:00

Author:
Unknown User

I have been waiting for a contest like this to show up for ages now... (or less than ages) But I am totally hyped about this, since I had already started a fantasy-ish series already. I have not read every single entry, so I have a few questions about the rules...
-I missed where the deadline part was, I saw when we could start it, but not when it ended... so what is the deadline?
-Also, is it four levels max or minimum?

ANyways, good luck to all the sackfolk entering, and do awesome work!

Now that I am going back through all of these posts on page 5, I realised to my mistake *Gasps* I dont have a team!
I will have to ask friends for their help, because unfortunately, I don't think I can enter with one person... But I believe only one pal might be able to assist... so if anyone who is very highly qualified would like to be a part of the team for this project, just PSN Message me, because assistance is needed, since no solo entries.

2011-11-17 13:08:00

Author:
Unknown User

Could you more specifically define "quest"? What about four separate quests/stories that cause the next one to happen?
Does there have to be dialogue?

Thanks and Cheers, flyinhawaiian

2011-11-17 13:46:00

Author:
flyinhawaiian

Posts: 357

Quest (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/quest)

a search or pursuit made in order to find or obtain something: a quest for uranium mines; a quest for knowledge.

2011-11-17 14:24:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer

Posts: 5112

And does there have to be dialogue?

2011-11-17 15:05:00

Author:
flyinhawaiian

Posts: 357

And does there have to be dialogue?

That's up to you, if you can convey the story without dialogue then I don't see why it would be needed. Dialogue adds character though.

2011-11-17 15:54:00

Author:
OneEyedBanshee

Posts: 1370

Thanks, OEB - the perfect answer!

2011-11-17 16:34:00

Author:
shropshirelass

Posts: 1455

This is my kind of contest! I wish I had saved all my levels I've made so far.

@Cymbol Sounds like you speak from experience. Not me though, I'm a team player and will always have the projects best interests in mind. You just need to find people who don't have huge egos and are open to suggestions and are willing to share the same goal. I know there are people out there like that.

Haha, no, no bad experience in groups. I was just kidding.

You know I have been working with a group on a project, and we have had no problems.

The key to having a good creating group is to find people who,

1. Take their creating seriously.
2. Are able to finish projects.
3. Don't have big egos.

I've never heard a serious creator, who has gained some level of success be the one to say their levels are great, or better than anyone else's.

I like humble people. Those are the type of people I choose to surround myself with in LBP.

2011-11-17 17:51:00

Author:
CYMBOL

Posts: 1230

Also, I want to take the time to address that the PSN EULA has had some changes and every DLC (Crown included) can be now tied only to 2 PS3.
So...another reason to not gamble

So does this mean that the crown will be given to the four players who made the account, sorry about all the questions but I'd hate to have someone on my team left out.

2011-11-17 20:51:00

Author:
fireblitz95

Posts: 2018

A Crown will be given to each of the 4 creators on the winning team as listed in the level descriptions for the winning entry.

2011-11-17 21:10:00

Author:
shropshirelass

Posts: 1455

If there are any teams out there that are in need of a logic/tech guy, take a look at my post here (https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=65270-Logic-technology-guy-looking-for-team-for-LBPC-Contest-6&p=952199) and see if I can be of use.

2011-11-17 22:33:00

Author:
Angantyr

Posts: 18

If it had to span over four levels, would the level be disqualified or would you just rate the first four levels. Great idea by the way!

2011-11-17 23:28:00

Author:
Clayton

Posts: 181

I have a question...well, two questions...
1. Can you enter more than 4 levels?
2. If you can, can you make extra movie levels to go with the story if you have 4 levels that are gameplay based?
I'm actually planning a series called "How Mm Got the Idea for the Negativitron" which is pretty much about the employees of Mm being sucked into their maid's vacuum cleaner at full power and trying to find out. I guess I could bend that into a quest somehow.

2011-11-17 23:58:00

Author:
Kalawishis

Posts: 928

I might try and tackle this one solo. :3

2011-11-18 00:34:00

Author:
iBubek

Posts: 682

I just want to save from some frustration...

The series for the competition can span over 4 levels if you want but only the first 4 levels will be judged.
I don't think you can enter a level with just cutscenes but I would like to know if the first level was a full cutscene would the 4 levels after that be judged or would the cutscene level deduct from the "final scoring".

2011-11-18 02:38:00

Author:
Darkcloudrepeat

Posts: 606

If it had to span over four levels, would the level be disqualified or would you just rate the first four levels. Great idea by the way!

I have a question...well, two questions...
1. Can you enter more than 4 levels?
2. If you can, can you make extra movie levels to go with the story if you have 4 levels that are gameplay based?
I'm actually planning a series called "How Mm Got the Idea for the Negativitron" which is pretty much about the employees of Mm being sucked into their maid's vacuum cleaner at full power and trying to find out. I guess I could bend that into a quest somehow.

I just want to save from some frustration...

The series for the competition can span over 4 levels if you want but only the first 4 levels will be judged.
I don't think you can enter a level with just cutscenes but I would like to know if the first level was a full cutscene would the 4 levels after that be judged or would the cutscene level deduct from the "final scoring".

The point of the level building requirements section of the rules is to ensure that everyone is competing on a level playing field and that when it comes to judging, we are comparing like with like.

We have said that a series may go on for more than 4 levels but that to keep things fair we would only judge the first 4 levels. Bear in mind though that it may not be in a team?s best interest to do this, as we?d end up judging only a partly finished story against other teams? complete ones.

In the same way, if one team produces a set of 4 levels and a cinematic intro/outro and another team sticks to the requirements and compresses all the story and gameplay into 4 levels, it wouldn?t be fair to that second team for us to judge their entry against all the levels entered by the first team. So we?d be in the position of having to ignore (i.e. not play) the cinematic levels. That means part of the story/background would be left out of account. Again that may not be in the best interests of that entry.

In essence, then, the message is that if you deviate from the building requirements it may not lead to your entry being disqualified but it's probably not going to do it any favours in terms of the judging. Things are just going to get messy. We really would urge teams to stick as closely as they can to the rules. It's the fairest thing all round.

Level links are not allowed in this contest.

Hope that helps.

2011-11-18 08:35:00

Author:
shropshirelass

Posts: 1455

Yoho. for the most part, I think this contest has the most easy to understand rules yet IMHO.

Also I'm fairly sure i've got my team together now. So Me and my team pickled-punk, calyst_aayla, and Ayneh. we should be getting started on my level project for this contest fairly soon if everything works out good.

i've never worked in a team before, this sounds like a lot of fun IMO. and as long as everyone is having fun then it's all good IMO. *mew

2011-11-18 08:49:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz

Posts: 4261

Can i enter with psp levels?

2011-11-18 09:05:00

Author:
Unknown User

The point of the level building requirements section of the rules is to ensure that everyone is competing on a level playing field and that when it comes to judging, we are comparing like with like.

We have said that a series may go on for more than 4 levels but that to keep things fair we would only judge the first 4 levels. Bear in mind though that it may not be in a team?s best interest to do this, as we?d end up judging only a partly finished story against other teams? complete ones.

In the same way, if one team produces a set of 4 levels and a cinematic intro/outro and another team sticks to the requirements and compresses all the story and gameplay into 4 levels, it wouldn?t be fair to that second team for us to judge their entry against all the levels entered by the first team. So we?d be in the position of having to ignore (i.e. not play) the cinematic levels. That means part of the story/background would be left out of account. Again that may not be in the best interests of that entry.

In essence, then, the message is that if you deviate from the building requirements it may not lead to your entry being disqualified but it's probably not going to do it any favours in terms of the judging. Things are just going to get messy. We really would urge teams to stick as closely as they can to the rules. It's the fairest thing all round.

Level links are not allowed in this contest.

Hope that helps.

I obviously confirm that.
In our judging history we always tried to not disqualify anyone, but as I stated in other discussions, levels that doesn't stick within the rules are often not focused on what the contest asks and are outperformed by levels of people who has understood the rules.

Now, once and for all (but I know I'll have to repeat it another gazillion times on this thread only), we're here to make the rules clear, not giving methods to exploit them.

Also, I'm seeing quite some promising teams so far.
I'm happy

2011-11-18 09:06:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer

Posts: 5112

The key to having a good creating group is to find people who,

1. Take their creating seriously.
2. Are able to finish projects.
3. Don't have big egos.

That's three strikes, guess I'm out...

2011-11-18 10:08:00

Author:
Rogar

Posts: 2284

This is something that I think the rules overlooked...
Can we have One big level that level links to mid-levels in that large one? Like lets say you have Levels A & B. Level A gets too complex, so you have to split it into 2 or 3 sublevels. IS that fair for an entry? I would just like to know so thatI can either emit levels, or forget the thermo.

I just read a post above that said "No level linking" did that mean that your primary levels cannot be level linked? (As in rules) or no level linking as above?

2011-11-18 13:49:00

Author:
Unknown User

iBubek, It's A Co-Create contest so you need to do the level with more than 1 person. You can't o it solo

2011-11-18 14:12:00

Author:
Valeview

Posts: 1581

2011-11-18 15:06:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer

Posts: 5112

This must be so frustrating for the contest crew to answer these questions which the majority can be answered if people weren't too lazy to not read the rules properly

2011-11-18 16:35:00

Author:
OriginalCreator

Posts: 217

Can i enter with psp levels?

I'm sorry but no, this is a PS3 contest only.

2011-11-18 17:13:00

Author:
shropshirelass

Posts: 1455

I haven't done any level linking before but LBPCommunityTeam asked could he link the main levels and you said no.
They would be their own levels and you could replay them from where those levels start whenever you want.

I'll take your word for it though Omega and include no level links.

2011-11-18 17:16:00

Author:
Darkcloudrepeat

Posts: 606

But... But... I already have a series to make T-T Curse my laziness!

*goes to look for teammates*

Anyway, you never cease to amaze me LBPC contest crew, all these awesome levels spawning because of you, makes me want to make poems again (I used to make some small ones while the creator spotlights where up and running)... Since the creator spotlight is not around I guess I will be making poems for 1st, 2nd and 3rd winners of the competition then >.> Good luck for everyone

2011-11-18 21:33:00

Author:
moonwire

Posts: 1627

Dam, I just re-read the rules and found out that I need to work with other people, yet the only problem is that I don't get my back ps3 till december 15. I guess I have to drop out in the contest

, but that isn't going to stop me from making an awesome level series for later on! I wish all the people entering this contest good luck and may the great powers of creating be with you

2011-11-19 02:17:00

Author:
wait wtf

Posts: 853

WOW... An extended deadline and 4 level saga... I can't wait to see what the community will do!

Maybe I'll even enter this contest, win crowns and pins on my 1st level, I...

And...that's it! Do you think it's too hard for only one person?
OK, OK, quick, gather some friends and put together a team of four and start to build something mind-blowing, then!

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU-

2011-11-19 12:15:00

Author:
Acrokids

Posts: 14

To clarify, do we HAVE to work in a team of four?

2011-11-19 14:33:00

Author:
flyinhawaiian

Posts: 357

from what I understand from reading the requirements, you can have a thousand people working on the creation if you want to, but only 4 will get the crown / pin if you win.

2011-11-19 16:33:00

Author:
biorogue

Posts: 8424

Yes, the maximum number of people recieveing hte awards is four. Your can have as low as two or as high as 5 million!

2011-11-19 16:41:00

Author:
Unknown User

To clarify, do we HAVE to work in a team of four?

Yes, the maximum number of people recieveing hte awards is four. Your can have as low as two or as high as 5 million!

I dedicate this to me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRIbf6JqkNc&ob=av2n

2011-11-19 16:52:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer

Posts: 5112

So no single person entries? Sorry if I'm being oblivious, I've been out of it for a while XP

2011-11-19 18:49:00

Author:
flyinhawaiian

Posts: 357

The rules require that you co-create with three other sackfolk. Even if they didn't, it's in your best interest to have a team. You could put in eight weeks of solid work on a level series but a team of four can produce the equivalent of thirty-two weeks of work within the same time period. It's just not possible for a solo creator to match the pure volume of effort that teams will be putting into this contest.

You will need allies if you want to be competitive!

2011-11-19 20:02:00

Author:
Uncuddly

Posts: 237

"Wait, do we have to have 4 people. Or can it be single player entry. Or like, can I enter before the due date and then delete my entry for re-entry, even though my original copy wasn't good quality. Can I waste everyones time by making them read my easily answered questions, because I didn't read the rules, but I wasted two minutes writing this up."

Seriously though, I suggest closing the Contest Threads to only people replying to state that they're entering the contest and looking for partners, etc. Have all these pointless, already-answered questions funneled into another "Q&A Thread." I mean seriously, how many times are you going to answer the same question before everyone understands that "Yes, co creating is a must," and "Yes, you should read the rules to clarify what's being asked of you." If you can't even get through the rules why bother entering the contest?

More related, prepare to be blown away by my group's project.

2011-11-19 21:06:00

Author:
Unknown User

Is it limited to only four levels? Or can it be more, because if I do enter I don't think I can fit an entire epic storyline into four levels.

2011-11-20 00:49:00

Author:
Unknown User

Is it limited to only four levels? Or can it be more, because if I do enter I don't think I can fit an entire epic storyline into four levels.

They said that only the first four levels will be judged and an incomplete story might damage your chances

2011-11-20 01:10:00

Author:
ForgottenEnigma

Posts: 1414

Me and my team is participating in this contest! I have a team set up! Here's my team (Those who get a crown if we win)

-Jauw2

- ZeusInTraining

- Hershysnickers5

-Bat19

Good luck everybody getting the

We are in the category: Alternate History with a Robin Hood's Adventure kinda view

2011-11-20 17:16:00

Author:
Jauw

Posts: 484

[QUOTE=Seriously though, I suggest closing the Contest Threads to only people replying to state that they're entering the contest and looking for partners, etc. Have all these pointless, already-answered questions funneled into another "Q&A Thread." I mean seriously, how many times are you going to answer the same question before everyone understands that "Yes, co creating is a must," and "Yes, you should read the rules to clarify what's being asked of you." If you can't even get through the rules why bother entering the contest?
[/QUOTE] -ZeMurdurah

I have suggested this in the "Site Reviews" Thread before, but Omega said that they could handle the workload. I still think that all questions regarding contest rules should have their own thread, to reduce clutter and help those that are trying to find team members. (Such as people like me)

I hope the LBPC people listen to this, it would help many good creators by a fair bit.

And I am regretful for stating that you can have as low as two. You must have FOUR/4/QUATROS people, forgive me for botching my previous comment.

Anyways, be prepared to be blown away by battleships in the 3D background firing lasers that explode with epic explosions in the normal field, realistic sword and bow fighting, and the ability to lead a group of AI followers and give specific commands!

In other words, prepare for awesomeness! (I am still lacking one or two team slots though, so I am in need of skilled and dedicated people)

2011-11-20 21:08:00

Author:
Unknown User

Vad that there have to be exactly 4 co-creators. Isn't three enough

2011-11-20 21:26:00

Author:
Dioxi

Posts: 61

OMG!!!!!!!!

WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just Kidding!

2011-11-20 21:29:00

Author:
Jauw

Posts: 484

Awesome contest! Too bad I'll be too busy with other stuff, especially another LBP contest!

Good luck to anyone who's entering! Hope the levels are epic!

2011-11-21 00:08:00

Author:
OcamposMoon

Posts: 135

Yay! I'm sure entering! I've already teamed up with the amazingly creative, smart and handsome mr moneypenny (who really wasn't the one who wrote this post

). Just one question: does all the entering levels have to be published on the same earth? Both I and the amazingly creative, smart and handsome mr moneypenny want some plays from the contests, you know...

2011-11-21 15:18:00

Author:
Unknown User

First of, post above me read the rules. Anyway, if I'm being dumb, I'm sorry but what if one person in the group has a crown, but the other three don't, does the prize crown still go to that person?

2011-11-21 16:11:00

Author:
Microhamster

Posts: 76

4x Creators = 4x Crowns.

2011-11-21 16:27:00

Author:
Valeview

Posts: 1581

If a member already has a Crown the left over crowns will be donated to me to distribute or hoard. I swear I read that in the rules.

2011-11-21 16:42:00

Author:
L-I-M-I

Posts: 611

I didn't know L-I-M-I was spelled V-a-l-e-v-i-e-w......

2011-11-21 16:43:00

Author:
Valeview

Posts: 1581

2011-11-21 17:06:00

Author:
Unknown User

Me and XtremesackboyX are in, as well as the 2 other members we will be assembling, dont expect an easy victory everyone

2011-11-21 20:35:00

Author:
Tyranny68

Posts: 390

You heard Tyranny! We're in it to win it! And if we don't win it, we are sure to be noticed!

2011-11-21 21:53:00

Author:
xtremesackboy

Posts: 479

I'm sure this has already been asked, but can we be allowed a separate level for intro movies.
For example intro, level 1, level 2, level 3, level 4, ending...?

2011-11-21 23:58:00

Author:
fireblitz95

Posts: 2018

The judges will only play four levels. If you make an extra intro and outro it's essentially a wasted effort because the judges won't give those movies any consideration. They want four interactive levels and that's it. Anything beyond that is for your own amusement and doesn't help your chances in the contest. Keep in mind that your competitors will be doing everything in exactly four levels: you don't want to put yourself at a disadvantage by spending time elsewhere!

2011-11-22 00:43:00

Author:
Uncuddly

Posts: 237

First of, post above me read the rules. Anyway, if I'm being dumb, I'm sorry but what if one person in the group has a crown, but the other three don't, does the prize crown still go to that person?

Ok, thanks. It was my brother who wrote -.- But, I reed this in the rules to " • This is a co-create contest so you must co-create with three other people. You can have one of the team publish all the levels on a single moon or each creator can publish one of the levels on his/her moon. It's up to you." Do we have to be 4! :O We are just two! My brother said that this rule had wrong but i must check!

mr_goodenough

I don't suppose we are going to disqualify anyone for having fewer than 4 in a team but bear in mind that 4 levels is a lot of work and you will be putting yourselves at a disadvantage if you only have a small team. Also what a waste of possible Crowns, lol! I really would urge you to try and get some extra creators on board. Have you tried posting a thread in the Find Other Happy Gadders Forum?

@Microhamster - in this Contest if anyone on the winning team already has a Crown then Crowns will only be awarded to the other non-Royalty members of the team. It wouldn't seem right to award a second Crown to someone who already has one and it would be impossible for us to take the fourth Crown and give it to a member of the second placed team as we would only have one spare Crown for the 4 of them. It would just get too messy.

2011-11-22 01:15:00

Author:
shropshirelass

Posts: 1455

I had the same question too. by the way, can we in any way have a level hub? Like our 4 levels and a hub with the links?

2011-11-22 02:23:00

Author:
xtremesackboy

Posts: 479

When you say 4 levels is it 1 intro, 2 gameplay levels, 1 outro?

2011-11-22 10:57:00

Author:
Unknown User

When you say 4 levels is it 1 intro, 2 gameplay levels, 1 outro?

The rules state that all four levels must contain gameplay. Everybody's entries will naturally have a beginning, two middles, and an end, but it all has to be playable to some extent.

2011-11-22 17:12:00

Author:
Uncuddly

Posts: 237

This is quite amazing sounding. I was totally going to make an awesome Art-Deco Steampunk Christmas themed story....

But I need a team...

Wait a sec... what if the 4 people on my team are the 4 different personalities in my head?

2011-11-22 18:38:00

Author:
RagTagPwner

Posts: 344

Guys, answer me! Can you have a level Hub (a level with the four gameplay level's links) but still with the 4 published openly to play in any order?

This is a need-to-know question so any answer would be very much appreciated. Thanks.

2011-11-23 00:32:00

Author:
xtremesackboy

Posts: 479

Sorry, xtremesackboy, your query slipped through the cracks a bit.

I guess a hub would be OK as long as it was a straightforward hub with links to the 4 actual levels. If it included a cinematic intro or any real gameplay then that wouldn't be within the rules.

2011-11-23 02:52:00

Author:
shropshirelass

Posts: 1455

Thank you for replying, kind sackmate! I think it will just be a hub that will allow you to select the levels.

2011-11-23 03:57:00

Author:
xtremesackboy

Posts: 479

This is quite amazing sounding. I was totally going to make an awesome Art-Deco Steampunk Christmas themed story....

But I need a team...

Consider checking me and XtremesackboyX out, we need a 3rd and fourth, already have a few concepts but mostly we want to plan everything first, hit us up

2011-11-23 04:03:00

Author:
Tyranny68

Posts: 390

Agreed. But first we need to see what you can do. Then you will be considered.

2011-11-23 04:13:00

Author:
xtremesackboy

Posts: 479

Just a quick question. Are there any gadgets we aren't allowed to use(i.e. move pack gadgets)?

MILKYMILKSHAKES!

2011-11-23 16:53:00

Author:
MajorAce626

Posts: 138

Agreed. But first we need to see what you can do. Then you will be considered.

Sounds cool! I've never done a group collaboration before, and if you want to see what I'm capable of, My level A Nucleotrosity is the best example. Most of my other levels are random stuff I made for kicks and giggles, or really old.

2011-11-23 18:27:00

Author:
RagTagPwner

Posts: 344

Just a quick question. Are there any gadgets we aren't allowed to use(i.e. move pack gadgets)?

I don't think there are any restrictions on gadgets/tools but I'll doublecheck with the rest of the crew.

2011-11-23 20:20:00

Author:
shropshirelass

Posts: 1455

Does it count if you have two people working off the same system and one other person working off another?

2011-11-23 23:14:00

Author:
bigMoose_

Posts: 183

Does it count if you have two people working off the same system and one other person working off another?

That's fine as long as all three people contribute their fair share to creating the levels.

@MajorAce626 - I can confirm that using the Move is OK.

Finally, just to say that Omegaslayer found this link to a Japanese blog http://streamrn6.blog8.fc2.com/blog-entry-504.html in which someone has kindly translated the contest poster into Japanese. We're really chuffed to see this as we'd love to have some more creators from Japan joining in these contests.

2011-11-24 09:20:00

Author:
shropshirelass

Posts: 1455

Hi I only have two other friends with LBP. Can I still enter? If I need more people can I use my sub-account?

2011-11-24 12:13:00

Author:
Unknown User

Now I've got a dilemma. I love making music in lbp, do write own music and would love to team up with a team needing music for their marvelous creations. The dilemma is that I've already teamed-up with my brother. We've put huge effort on planning and does now use our time to work on the levels. Though all the effort, it doesn't look like a winning concept. I now don't have a single clue of what I should do. I can't be a part of two teams, right? That would be like entering two levels (or eight levels in this competition). Still, I really can't dissappoint my brother. Does anybody have an idea of shat I should do? I need help!

2011-11-24 15:39:00

Author:
Unknown User

Hi I only have two other friends with LBP. Can I still enter? If I need more people can I use my sub-account?

Same question again... Of course can you enter, you dont have to be 4 in your team, 1 or 2 or 3 are also okay!

2011-11-24 17:05:00

Author:
Unknown User

Mr Moneypenny, Think about it and make a decision.
would you rather have fun creating with your brother, or just join a team you think may win?
Just Think about it, and talk with your brother.
cheers
-Vale.

2011-11-24 17:19:00

Author:
Valeview

Posts: 1581

Words of wisdom ^ XD

2011-11-24 18:12:00

Author:
Tyranny68

Posts: 390

Just getting out of the shadows to tell you guys how much I'm happy to see the groups that are being made.
It's exciting and it maks me feel warm and fuzzy.
I've seen groups that really go along like butter and bread and Ireally can't wait the awesome stuff that they will deliver, and it sucks I can't partecipate

I hope it will be a wonderful experience for you all.

Also, one of my dreams has always been to get the Western and Eastern LBP community closer, so I will try my best.
I hear lots of people complaining for the attention they don't get...I think that most of the Japanese creator really deserve much more acknowledgment than they get.

Omega OUT.

2011-11-25 07:59:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer

Posts: 5112

Aww what a tear jerker.

2011-11-25 12:02:00

Author:
Darkcloudrepeat

Posts: 606

I think that most of the Japanese creator really deserve much more acknowledgment than they get.

Omega OUT.

I found some levels posted by a Japanese girl onetime. They were all like Japanese Pop music levels. They were full to bursting with heart shapes and pink lights. It was absolutely hilarious so added another heart to the level. Then she played my summary of the movie Lazer Blast.

That's about the most experience I've had in foreign relations.

2011-11-25 16:21:00

Author:
RagTagPwner

Posts: 344

Well, I'm Sad now...My group broke up

2011-11-25 17:35:00

Author:
Valeview

Posts: 1581

Can there be sub-levels within each of the 4 levels?

2011-11-25 18:40:00

Author:
Unknown User

Can there be sub-levels within each of the 4 levels?

Think they said no because it's kinda a unfair advantage, they want set level limits so it's an even playing field

Regards
Dave

2011-11-25 18:51:00

Author:
ForgottenEnigma

Posts: 1414

2011-11-25 22:49:00

Author:
Awesome_Guy

Posts: 167

@Valeview
What about Spiffy and Diesel?

2011-11-26 01:20:00

Author:
Darkcloudrepeat

Posts: 606

poor vale...

Man, that really sucks. Happens though, and you can't do anything about it

2011-11-26 02:29:00

Author:
xtremesackboy

Posts: 479

I think I'm doing this... If I have the time lol... BUT I have 1 question. Does it have to be 4? Can it be more?

2011-11-26 02:41:00

Author:
RoDRiGo-FiLiPiNo

Posts: 60

BUT I have 1 question. Does it have to be 4? Can it be more?

Hmm...

? Build 4 levels before the deadline that fit the contest description and building requirements.

Hmmm........

? Create a 4 level epic saga. The story must have an original plot set in an imaginary world.

I'm guessing yes...?

2011-11-26 02:45:00

Author:
Speedynutty68

Posts: 1614

Hmm...

Hmmm........

I'm guessing yes...?

No need to be rude about it...

2011-11-26 04:08:00

Author:
xtremesackboy

Posts: 479

Right guys, sadly mt other team booted me out because I wouldn't be there slave. But I'm starting my own team, got a super weird idea that might work if I pull it off. Anyway can we base things such as vehicles offf things from WW2?

Also if anyone's interested i need someone who is good at making vehicles, like super detailed ones

2011-11-26 09:50:00

Author:
Microhamster

Posts: 76

i have 3 questions, does the team have to consist 4 people and do they ALL have to have psn, Thirdly would it be allowed to do something with WW2 and the Nazis, i take it i want be allowed to put a swastika (Sorry if i spelt it wrong) Please reply quick

P.S I am also lokking for new team members if i do not have the required amount if anyone interested please pm me on this because i have a very good idea for this competion

Putting a swastika in LBP would be lack of good sense and good taste.
Some franchises like Killzone or Cashern used symbolism recalling the swastikas to label militaristic oppressive dictatorship.
Hinting is more interesting and mature than showing things right in the face.
And most of all is not offensive.

For the others, read the rules.
4 levels, 4 people, no level links, no sub levels, no intros.
If you want to link them with a hub, the levels must be accessible stand alone anyway and the hub must NOT contain the (LBPC5) tag, we won't consider and judge it.
So you can add the hub after the contest is closed since it won't matter to us.
Focused on what is asked if you want to win.
Sagas with a number of levels/sublevels different than 4 will be IMMEDIATELY and UNMISTAKABLY DISQUALIFIED.
I will not accept compromises this time because it's really clear and well stated.
There are no loopholes in that section of the rules.
So mark well my words.

2011-11-26 10:59:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer

Posts: 5112

Can there be sub-levels within each of the 4 levels?

Sorry no sub-levels this time.

i have 3 questions, does the team have to consist 4 people and do they ALL have to have psn, Thirdly would it be allowed to do something with WW2 and the Nazis, i take it i want be allowed to put a swastika (Sorry if i spelt it wrong) Please reply quick

The team doesn't have to have 4 people in it if you think you can manage with fewer. The members of the team as listed in the level description must have a PSN account (or we wouldn't be able to award them a Crown). There's nothing to stop a friend without a PSN helping out behind the scenes.

The level mustn't be based on real events but should have more of a fantasy theme. However we are allowing levels based on alternate history so you could do something set in WW2 provided it's different from the real historical events e.g. the Nazis have won the war and you are members of some sort of resistance cell etc. If you click on "alternate history" in the first post, it''ll take you to a webpage explaining what it is.

I think I'm doing this... If I have the time lol... BUT I have 1 question. Does it have to be 4? Can it be more?

Your question is answered in this post (https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=65229-LBPC-Contest-6-A-Quest-For-Glory&p=952299&viewfull=1#post952299) (sorry posting a link is easier than writing it out again!)

Right guys, sadly mt other team booted me out because I wouldn't be there slave. But I'm starting my own team, got a super weird idea that might work if I pull it off. Anyway can we base things such as vehicles offf things from WW2?

See above - alternate history or a fantasy world with some WW2 style tanks in it would be fine.

2011-11-26 11:06:00

Author:
shropshirelass

Posts: 1455

When is the deadline? I can't find it anywhere...

2011-11-26 12:44:00

Author:
Ayneh

Posts: 2454

When is the deadline? I can't find it anywhere...

According to the first post, 23:59 on the 15th of january 2012. Hopefully this helps in some respects but for future reference the deadline (from previous contests) has been located in the level submission section of the rules.

Regards
Dave

2011-11-26 12:49:00

Author:
ForgottenEnigma

Posts: 1414

According to the first post, 23:59 on the 15th of january 2012. Hopefully this helps in some respects but for future reference the deadline (from previous contests) has been located in the level submission section of the rules.

Regards
Dave
Thanks, I read the first post 2 or 3 times but missed that.

2011-11-26 13:29:00

Author:
Ayneh

Posts: 2454

I have been creating a level series with leklack and claptonfan for months now and is streampunk too! this is perfect it fits everything! im going to use it!

2011-11-26 23:38:00

Author:
Arnald23

Posts: 1843

What is the deadline?

2011-11-28 17:43:00

Author:
Unknown User

11:59PM GMT on 15th January, 2012

2011-11-28 19:03:00

Author:
Darkcloudrepeat

Posts: 606

LEts get this party started up in here!

2011-11-29 16:35:00

Author:
xtremesackboy

Posts: 479

Deadline? i couldnt find it

2011-11-30 14:55:00

Author:
Unknown User

11:59PM GMT on 15th January, 2012
Can't wait To See what Everyone Produces

2011-11-30 15:20:00

Author:
Valeview

Posts: 1581

It's right there!!!

Now I know how the contest crew feel...

2011-11-30 15:57:00

Author:
Darkcloudrepeat

Posts: 606

Deadline? i couldnt find it

Oh wait!
Is there a deadline?
All this stuff to do for a silly contest and I don't have unlimited time?
The guy that wrote that rules must be sick!
I'm looking at you Shadowriver, you're a sick guy!
Shame on you and your awesome cat!

2011-11-30 16:36:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer

Posts: 5112

I'm starting to wonder if people read topics at all before posting questions... :S
I mean i've seen the same question asked 2 or 3 times before on the same page. (>.>) *mew

2011-11-30 16:43:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz

Posts: 4261

Well I for one admire the contest crew even more for being able to deal with repetitive questions without losing their calm, if you need a hand with these questions, I'll happily hang around here and re state the rules / give advice

All you guys got to do is ask
until then, back to my own entry... I'm sure you'll enjoy it

Regards
Dave

2011-11-30 17:09:00

Author:
ForgottenEnigma

Posts: 1414

Well I for one admire the contest crew even more for being able to deal with repetitive questions without losing their calm

I too admire the contest crew. 3 BIG THUMBS UP!

2011-12-01 02:05:00

Author:
xtremesackboy

Posts: 479

Is the 2012 a typo? if not, wow a whole year to do this?

2011-12-01 04:39:00

Author:
dragonights

Posts: 209

Is the 2012 a typo? if not, wow a whole year to do this?

The year 2012 is only four weeks away!

Which means everybody has little more than six short weeks to finish their projects!

2011-12-01 05:06:00

Author:
Uncuddly

Posts: 237

Do you have to create with more than one or can you create by yourself because I have one friend that I want to work with but do I have to work with three People or can I just work with one or just myself

2011-12-01 05:25:00

Author:
HBK89

Posts: 51

@HBK89 You can create with up to 3 other people for this contest and since their is 4 crowns to go around to the winners the more the merrier.

2011-12-01 10:41:00

Author:
Darkcloudrepeat

Posts: 606

Sagas with a number of levels/sublevels different than 4 will be IMMEDIATELY and UNMISTAKABLY DISQUALIFIED.
I will not accept compromises this time because it's really clear and well stated.
There are no loopholes in that section of the rules.

No loopholes?!
Plan: Publish one level that has 4 hours of crazy adventuring crammed in it and then 3 empty levels!

2011-12-01 13:29:00

Author:
Felkroth

Posts: 51

No loopholes?!
Plan: Publish one level that has 4 hours of crazy adventuring crammed in it and then 3 empty levels!

Since Drake in the desert was praised so much in Uncharted 3...it could be a winning idea

2011-12-01 15:23:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer

Posts: 5112

2011-12-02 18:25:00

Author:
Unknown User

I have a feeling that in the next day, 5 or more people will ask the same question, so just to restate the generics of every single repetative question. (Answers to FAQ's)

-Can we create with less than four (4) people? Yes, 1-4 People are allowed to create. Having more is recommended because of the workload.
-What is the deadline? 23:59 (11:59) PM on Januray 15th, 2012
-Can we have more than four (4) levels? NO!
-Can we use cinematics or have a movie before the first level? As long as the level has some gameplay to it, cinematics are allowed.
-Can we level link? NO!
-Can we have a level HUB? As long as it has a direct link to each level, then yes.

I hope this answers the next 500 FAQ's! Good Luck to everyone!

If I remember correctly it was said by one of the crew that you could have more than 4 levels but you would only be judged on the first four levels.

Also I am curious to know if you can use a level link at the end of each of the 4 levels (or at least the first 3) to lead onto the next level.
Sure the rules say no Level links but the levels themselves would be separate levels not sub-levels so they could be accessed by the level link in the level and/or via the pod computer so in a way it is the same as using a level HUB especially since they both use level linking, it's just more limited.

2011-12-02 22:18:00

Author:
Darkcloudrepeat

Posts: 606

If I remember correctly it was said by one of the crew that you could have more than 4 levels but you would only be judged on the first four levels.

Also I am curious to know if you can use a level link at the end of each of the 4 levels (or at least the first 3) to lead onto the next level.
Sure the rules say no Level links but the levels themselves would be separate levels not sub-levels so they could be accessed by the level link in the level and/or via the pod computer so in a way it is the same as using a level HUB especially since they both use level linking, it's just more limited.

See...sometimes we have to restrict rules in a silly way to prevent things.
When we say we don't want level links, we mean that we don't want to be transferred to the next level automathically, that every level must be open on its own and blahblahblah.
As you see, people has quite some difficulties to read and understand the rules...so...we must keep them the easiest posssible.

2011-12-03 07:24:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer

Posts: 5112

Yes, they have to be completely seperated, and not level linked in any way, besides a HUB which is the one exception to the rules.

Also, you can have more than four levels, but as DarkCloudRepeat correctly said, you will only be ranked on the first four, and you may end up losing points because of an "incomplete" storyline.

2011-12-03 20:01:00

Author:
Unknown User

Oh wait!
Is there a deadline?

Seems to me you should go back and read the rules before posting...

2011-12-04 01:56:00

Author:
Mr_Fusion

Posts: 1799

I have a big question, is there going to be a contest this month as in contest number 7

2011-12-04 08:31:00

Author:
Awesome_Guy

Posts: 167

I have a big question, is there going to be a contest this month as in contest number 7

I think it's safe to assume the next contest will start around 15 / 16th of january... if not later

2011-12-04 10:50:00

Author:
ForgottenEnigma

Posts: 1414

cool i was working on the ant chronicles any way but i slacked of on it but know ill get serious

2011-12-05 22:42:00

Author:
supertwinbros14

Posts: 69

2011-12-08 07:51:00

Author:
A-tziluth

Posts: 11

I'm creating leveis for this contest with 3 friends.

Now, I have two questions about this.

1. I register to LBPCentral for LBPC6.
Other 3 members need to register to Central? Or not?

2. When We finish to create levels for this contest,
How I post about our levels?
Post to this thread the address of LBP.me?

I'm Japanese.
Sorry to poor at English,.
Please reply with simple English.

1) Only 1 of you needs to be registered to LBPC. And that's only so you can post here saying that your entering. (I think. They find you one way or another.)

2) When you finish your series, have (LBPC6) somewhere in the level title. That way when they search for LBPC6 levels, it will come up. Have that in all 4 levels.

Hope I answered your questions!

Have fun and good luck!

2011-12-08 07:56:00

Author:
Speedynutty68

Posts: 1614

Thanks Speedynutty68, that's correct.

The three friends do not need to register with LBPC.

When the levels are finished, it helps if the lbp.me link is posted in this thread but the most important thing is to include LBPC6 in the title of each level.

@A-tziluth - Thank you for entering! It's brilliant to see Japanese creators joining in these contests!

2011-12-08 08:12:00

Author:
shropshirelass

Posts: 1455

2011-12-08 08:32:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer

Posts: 5112

Good luck to all those who enter!

Have lotsa fun with your creator tools!

2011-12-08 20:19:00

Author:
mutant_red_peas

Posts: 516

This is a Contest of the Year finalist in my book.

2011-12-09 16:24:00

Author:
Roneranger

Posts: 415

Hey guys, we're almost halfway.
Is anyone willing to share something?
How groups are made up, teasing titles and these kind of things?

2011-12-13 15:24:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer

Posts: 5112

well i think i have 1 person in mind...... ah well 2 to go!

Q: can judges enter the contest? im not a judge just curios

2011-12-13 15:56:00

Author:
Unknown User

No, we judge can't enter, it wouldn't be fair

2011-12-13 16:07:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer

Posts: 5112

I would have liked to enter but haven't had a working PS3 for the past month. Anyone who does manage to put together an entry deserves some respect though, a 4 level series is no small thing.

I did have 2 ideas for this though.... we'll see

2011-12-13 17:17:00

Author:
SSTAGG1

Posts: 1136

Hey guys, we're almost halfway.
Is anyone willing to share something?
How groups are made up, teasing titles and these kind of things?

1 level down... well almost, no worries though cause we're about to start holidays and will have no distractions. Also, for lbpc1, did 3 levels in a month with 2 people... so 4 people for 3 should be no issue

story - sorted
set pieces - designed
characters - established
oh and an entirely original music album
many other things falling into place... literally

hoping to have a teaser poster released closer to deadline, but you ain't getting much more than that just now. We're keeping this close to our chest

lets just say... The stakes are high <<insert evil laugh here>>

Regards
Dave

2011-12-13 18:49:00

Author:
ForgottenEnigma

Posts: 1414

This idea was born from the ideas of two of the people I was to create with, Valeview and Spiffyspleen especially since they were both pretty determined to have the level themes focus around their theme/setting (Viking, Heijh - Valeview and Facility, B.O.B. Spiffyspleen).
This idea had multiple endings and could easily be followed up with a sequel be it returning to the land of the Vikings or travelling through space and because of that I hoped it would convince both Vale and Spiffy to create levels based off the Vispace idea.

Just a note: Valhalla is the ships name.
Below is a mostly a direct copy and paste for the level ideas but NOT the story and because I didn't include the story a lot of the stuff below won't make sense.

Vispace.
"Level 1 - Battle with the Corrupt - Viking Simulation - Small opening scene, some plat-forming, maybe a war and then a boss fight with Heijh (the opposing/corrupt king/leader).
Level 2 - To Valhalla- Start of ship - B.O.B introduction, pod in air-lock room, plat-forming etc *Chase Scene*
Level 3 - Feeling of Steel - Middle of Ship or Middle and End of Ship - B.O.B gets more aggressive and talks about others who have attempted to shut him down. *Chase scene*. Cut off power from the ship towards B.O.B
Level 4 - Ragnarok Begins - End of Ship and Boss or Just Boss - Boss fight with B.O.B and Final cut-scene with multiple endings.
- Ending 1, where you release all the people in the cyro pods.
- Ending 2, you shoot all the cyro pods off towards the red planet.
- Ending 3, you do nothing and monitor the cyro people and "judge" them just as B.O.B did initially.
- Ending 4, you sleep in a new cyro pod and go and return to the simulation and defeat Heijh in battle.

A Chase scene can occur within Level 2 or 3, it can even be an ending scenario for level 2 that would lead up the level 3."

It's cancelled though since we couldn't come to an agreement. I would probably be posting something similar in a level showcase thread sometime in early January.
Credits to Valeview, Spiffyspleen and the LBPC contest crew.

2011-12-13 22:59:00

Author:
Darkcloudrepeat

Posts: 606

aww i wish i could enter the contest. sound like a lot of fun. too bad i'm still crawling my way through both lbp1&2 recollecting the items. and there's the fact that i don't have any friends to collaborate level creating with, so i'm disqualified there too

if anyone wants help creating their entry for the contest i'd be glad to help

2011-12-14 06:20:00

Author:
harbingernaut

Posts: 126

hey guys=)
heres a little poster from our lbpc6 project
just to let you know we're busy working on it (and omegaslayer asked if anyone wanted to share anything^^)
http://i1.lbp.me/img/ft/56100e067eb4e61e048f3f054890704e137e3a6c.jpg

our team is dav1d0, evret, tjaldex225 and dragonheart12321 on music=)
Cherrs, Tjaldex

2011-12-17 15:32:00

Author:
tjaldex225

Posts: 69

yes, we have played our hand... what's yours?

Regards
Dave

2011-12-17 15:53:00

Author:
ForgottenEnigma

Posts: 1414

Wow guys, looking awesome! Thanks so much for sharing. We judges are just dying to know what you guys are all up to, so it's cool to get a glimpse of your projects.

2011-12-17 19:05:00

Author:
shropshirelass

Posts: 1455

Oh.... It looks like me and my brother have to hurry up...

he is sone done with part 1, I need to work a little bit more on part3 but Im also soon done! I really really look forward to play all this series people is creating! Hope they are as good as you say they is!

Good luck all!

/mr_goodenough

2011-12-18 14:52:00

Author:
Unknown User

EDIT:
I wish you all luck. I hope to see some great levels out there.

2011-12-19 04:50:00

Author:
xtremesackboy

Posts: 479

Are there going to be enough entrants for this? If you need another, I could potentially start a rather rushed project...

. Wouldn't win of course, but I'd hate to see contestants lose out due to lack of numbers.

IS there a procedure for too few entrants? Winning by default seems so .... (oh wait, it may be my only chance .... quiet you fool)

2011-12-19 06:43:00

Author:
SSTAGG1

Posts: 1136

So, I've read the rules and totally understand all of them. Before we start on this project, I have a very important question. My siblings would likely be willing to help me out with this project as they have messed around with me before when I was just goofing off in create mode. Here's the problem. They always just came in as guests, don't own the game themselves, don't own PS3 systems themselves, and don't have PSN IDs. Now, I know that according to the rules I can get them to throw together some PSN IDs and hop on with me in create mode and the 4 of us are creating together and following the rules to a T. My concern is whether this is going to make it look like I'm doing this project solo and end with our disqualification. Thanks for the time you'll surely take to read and respond to this, contest crew! =)

2011-12-19 08:10:00

Author:
Unknown User

You could create their account on your PS3.
It would be a nice things

2011-12-19 08:47:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer

Posts: 5112

Yeah, I'm just not sure if it would look suspicious or anything with us all being on the same system and 3/4 accounts being new. :/

2011-12-19 10:51:00

Author:
Unknown User

I'm Excited, i cant wait to see the levels for the entree's, my team is doing good and im proud to be with them, i wish everyone luck.

2011-12-19 18:53:00

Author:
Tyranny68

Posts: 390

The team doesn't have to have 4 people in it if you think you can manage with fewer. The members of the team as listed in the level description must have a PSN account (or we wouldn't be able to award them a Crown). There's nothing to stop a friend without a PSN helping out behind the scenes.

Grrr I thought it was set in stone earlier that it is completely required to have four..

-In this Contest if anyone on the winning team already has a Crown then Crowns will only be awarded to the other non-Royalty members of the team. It wouldn't seem right to award a second Crown to someone who already has one and it would be impossible for us to take the fourth Crown and give it to a member of the second placed team as we would only have one spare Crown for the 4 of them. It would just get too messy.

And Shroph already answered the question for what I was going to sarcastically ask about if the first place team has 2 people with Royalty and the 2nd has 3 people and the third has only one and other possible confusing combinations that would ruin this mass distribution of crowns.

There seems to be some pretty epic teams out there already, which is really heavy competition. I can't wait to see these entries!

2011-12-20 01:15:00

Author:
Dortr

Posts: 548

Hmm I think my project is coming along alright~
Though i think i took a little to long on the planing/thinking up ideas part of it. ( >_>)
Also I'm down to only 3 members sense one of my team members got to busy with some things in life right now to help anymore. I know we can do it with less then 4 but it's nice to have as many buds as we can get, So if anyone who may be interested in joining me, go ahead and ask. though you'll need to be skilled at something or just a fairly good creator overall. and of course you would need to be someone who i could get along with fairly well. anyways good luck to everyone, this is a pretty hard contest this time around. i look forward to seeing what everyone makes here.

*mew

2011-12-20 15:16:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz

Posts: 4261

Well Fumo....I'm good at......
....
...
*Realizes he's good at nothing*
ye know what? Never mind......

anyway, I hope everyones comes out well! remember: when published, don't lock em like last time

I can't wait to play these.

2011-12-20 15:20:00

Author:
Valeview

Posts: 1581

Quick question: if the winning team have less than four teammates (let's say they're two) and the runner ups are just two persons too, will they be rewarded crowns too then? It would be a waste of crowns otherwise...

2011-12-21 12:26:00

Author:
Unknown User

Crowns can't really be wasted, the codes will just be used for the next event instead.

2011-12-21 17:34:00

Author:
Uncuddly

Posts: 237

Do the winners also get the LBPC contest pin ?

2011-12-21 18:25:00

Author:
samalot

Posts: 591

Do the winners also get the LBPC contest pin ?

From the original post:

'The creators of the best level series will be pinned/crowned winners!'

Regards
Dave

2011-12-21 18:42:00

Author:
ForgottenEnigma

Posts: 1414

Trip mode:

http://lbp.me/v/0ecy2w

2011-12-22 00:04:00

Author:
Stinkin Mushroom

Posts: 117

Will there be cake for the winners?

2011-12-22 06:47:00

Author:
Tyranny68

Posts: 390

Yes, there will be cake.
Also, about the 4 creators stuff...
Check the rumors around to have some ideas of the teams

I won't make names, but just figure out yourself

There are some teams that are already unbeatable by a guy alone, even if the one guy would be comph, morgana or someone else as big.

2011-12-22 06:51:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer

Posts: 5112

Shhh...... dont drop all of our hopes, i seem to think
we all have a good shot, i am amzingly suprized with
what my team has accomplished, i get that feeling
that i only get when i play a level that impresses me
on an extremely high level, could just be because it
is the project i am on, alas i do think the top contenders
will have some major competition from us

2011-12-22 07:43:00

Author:
Tyranny68

Posts: 390

Oh, I forgot to mention that me, Psyntens, Shadowriver and Joey are entring the competition

Good luck to everyone

EDIT: OK, this is a joke.
I received in 6 hours a sufficient number of worried pms to make me uncover the joke soon

2011-12-22 08:35:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer

Posts: 5112

There are some teams that are already unbeatable by a guy alone, even if the one guy would be comph, morgana or someone else as big.

No team is unbeatable, I truly believe the best creators havn't been discovered yet...
anyway it's great to see judge participation, I'd love to see how you guys tick and how you perform under ruled conditions... oh wait.. aw next time yeah?

Regards
Dave

2011-12-22 17:06:00

Author:
ForgottenEnigma

Posts: 1414

No team is unbeatable, I truly believe the best creators havn't been discovered yet...
anyway it's great to see judge participation, I'd love to see how you guys tick and how you perform under ruled conditions... oh wait.. aw next time yeah?

Regards
Dave

Right, lots of people have been undiscovered.
I said that one guy, no matter how good he is can make 4 level in 2 months and beat some of those groups of 4 I already know about.

2011-12-23 07:27:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer

Posts: 5112

Right X-mas is almost here, so here is another pic from our lbpc6 project^^

http://if.lbp.me/img/ft/7ff49a3242757b70ccd35a417eed59d5ee19fee6.jpg

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERBODY=)

2011-12-23 12:21:00

Author:
tjaldex225

Posts: 69

one question are you aloud to use 3d layer glitch

2011-12-24 14:42:00

Author:
Unknown User

one question are you aloud to use 3d layer glitch

Yes? anything that is not wrote down in the rules is fair game to do.

2011-12-24 15:05:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz

Posts: 4261

Yes? anything that is not wrote down in the rules is fair game to do.

..I'm pretty sure one of the reasons he asked was the fact that it hadn't been written down, yet, correct me if I'm wrong, none of the crew has said that it wasn't allowed.

@tjaldex225: Great stuff, both posters you've posted in the thread have really got me excited, and of course, good luck with the competition, as to everyone else participating.

2011-12-24 17:00:00

Author:
Dragonvarsity

Posts: 5208

..I'm pretty sure one of the reasons he asked was the fact that it hadn't been written down, yet, correct me if I'm wrong, none of the crew has said that it wasn't allowed.

What i said means it is allowed. when something in a contest is not talked about in the rules. normally that means it's allowed. they can't create a list of everything in the world that is allowed. that's why they create a list of rules of only the things that are NOT allowed. so if it's not in the rules.... it's a pretty safe bet it's ok to do. *mew

2011-12-24 17:10:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz

Posts: 4261

Alright. My mistake, for a second I thought you were being sarcastic earlier.

2011-12-24 21:19:00

Author:
Dragonvarsity

Posts: 5208

Project Teaser:

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/4796/sposterdraft2.png

Expect one of the most innovative LBP projects ever assembled. Thats all I am saying for now

Merry Christmas, and best wishes to the judges and all the other entries

2011-12-25 08:03:00

Author:
Rpg Maker

Posts: 877

that looks pretty cool XD

2011-12-25 17:19:00

Author:
Tyranny68

Posts: 390

I won't make names, but just figure out yourself

There are some teams that are already unbeatable by a guy alone, even if the one guy would be comph, morgana or someone else as big.

So...who has Chuck Norris on thier team?

2011-12-27 01:28:00

Author:
L1GhTmArE

Posts: 519

Rumors are that Chuck Norris is together with Steaven Seagal and Jean-Claude Van Damme

2011-12-27 08:21:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer

Posts: 5112

That would just bebad news for all of us. D: .....lol

2011-12-27 20:59:00

Author:
Tyranny68

Posts: 390

@whoever said that theres a 1 man team that's unbeatable

all of those "unbeatable people" already have crowns

good luck to all, for about the 10th time from me

2011-12-31 23:22:00

Author:
xtremesackboy

Posts: 479

Sorry to say xtremesackboy, but l1ghtmare, alley_cat, smasher and velvet--audio dont have crowns

2012-01-01 10:18:00

Author:
Microhamster

Posts: 76

No matter the best team will win either wya, but i must assure you all dont expect it to be a sure victory for either side, i know we are bringing some massive firepower to this battle and i'm curious to see the victor..

2012-01-01 10:43:00

Author:
Tyranny68

Posts: 390

Guys I wouldn't worry, sure some teams may be more talented in some areas but for a 2 month project the judges will be examining all areas of the build... nobody's perfect and I'm sure you will have talents others won't have. This contest is especially open as a journey, being the theme, implies that gameplay will have to be married with story, art style and music very closely... allowing for multiply ways to impress.

Saying that I'm pretty excited seeing what Tjaldex225 and Evret are doing with our boss fight... I haven't seen much of it myself yet (as I'm finishing up the other levels, but from what I've seen it will be spectacular. We're just aiming to please someone and probably won't get close to winning... but that won't stop us from going out fighting.

Also just another update: we're probably done with poster teasers... simply because we don't wanna give too much away regarding plot and also partially because everyone else (minus one group) has been secretive and we think it's their turn to share some juicy details... if we somehow find more time this might change, but not too likely.

Regards
Dave

2012-01-01 13:06:00

Author:
ForgottenEnigma

Posts: 1414

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