Archive: 19 posts

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Ever since the cut down on crown contests (now a few months ago), I've noticed a rather significant drop in activity in nearly everything LBP related. Maybe it's just me, maybe it's the unavoidable drop in players, or maybe it's just coincidence, but this is the impression I've gotten. Now, I understand the reasoning for the reduction in crown contests, since it really was crazy having so many at once, but why stop making the contests themselves? I found them very enjoyable, not only to compete in, but also just to see and play what others had made with the contest restrictions. The number of crown codes appeared to be an issue, but to me the crown was secondary to the recognition for winning the contest. ~~~~ Now, here's my idea. There are player-made contests, but these never really garner much of an audience. That could be solved by the site backing contests that they think would do well. People could post their contest idea to the community contests section (just like they do now), but then any contests that seem like great ideas could be 'picked' by the LBPC staff and moved to the site contest area. These picked contests probably couldn't have a crown prize (obviously), but the winners would still enjoy the recognition of winning a site-backed contest. If experience or a special title could be awarded to the winner, that's even better. The contest could be named something similar to LBPC#, but different to distinguish it as a community created contest (LBPCentralComunityContest? LBPCCC#? ) If there's an issue with how many judges there are, and how much time they have to judge, why not just recruit more 'junior' judges? I'm sure there are several community members that would love to help judge for a contest. Even though some of them may be biased, with enough judges, one's bias wouldn't really have a significant impact on the results. Also, since the prize here isn't as significant as a crown, it might not be that big of an issue. To start it all off, perhaps a contest to think of the first contest, with a decent experience amount as the award? Or perhaps that's pushing it a little too far Whatever happens, I'd like to see more things to compete for. It's the best way (as far as I know) to get people doing things in the community.

2012-08-21 22:33:00 Author: SSTAGG1 Posts: 1136

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Oh so they whent on a head and cut down on how many contest's they are haveing. They could win like a rare pin mabe since there not hosted by the site.

2012-08-22 03:51:00 Author: Lbphart3 Posts: 813

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Oh so they whent on a head and cut down on how may contest's they are haveing. They could win like a rare pin mabe since there not hosted by the site. Well, back in December/January (or near then), there were 3 or 4 contests on the go at once. It was hard on players, since most couldn't work on something for more than 1 of them, so each contest only had limited entries (afaik). The fansites decided to split up the contests so that only one was going on at a time, and thus prevent splitting of the community. I imagine a pin reward would work well, though I don't know which it could be.

2012-08-22 06:38:00 Author: SSTAGG1 Posts: 1136

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You know StevenI and MM asked the fansites to cut down "official contests", do you? But don't expect them to confirm this info. Killing the morale of people A BIT, to say the least. While there were undoubtly too many contests at the time, I think MM don't realize what the Community needs, what the Community don't want/hates and they don't even accept any suggestion. But don't listen to me because I'm biased and totally against StevenI way to do things and I'm a strong believer that a Community not tied with an umbelical cord to MM would be a better, more serene Community. So SSTAGG1, buddy, those are days gone by... The DEAD past, the Spaff age where we were free, not sponsored on SackItToMe, but happy of what we delivered and how we delivered and accomplished for the good we made for the Community. There could be some minor competitions with little prizes, but don't expect more than one/two Crown Competition a month, slightly overlapping.

2012-08-22 08:32:00 Author: OmegaSlayer Posts: 5112

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You know StevenI and MM asked the fansites to cut down "official contests", do you? But don't expect them to confirm this info. Killing the morale of people A BIT, to say the least. , yeah, that certainly kills it. I don't understand, but I suppose that matters little. There could be some minor competitions with little prizes, but don't expect more than one/two Crown Competition a month, slightly overlapping. You're certain they meant 'all' official contests, and not just those with crowns? I could see some non-crown comps' doing okay. No?

2012-08-22 13:24:00 Author: SSTAGG1 Posts: 1136

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Oh yeah now i remember lol It does kill it but i didin't think there was to many i enjoyed haveing more than one to pick from it was funn now we have to waight a month it seems for a contest to happen i think its a shame really. I agree with you..> While there were undoubtly too many contests at the time, I think MM don't realize what the Community needs, what the Community don't want/hates and they don't even accept any suggestion. But don't listen to me because I'm biased and totally against StevenI way to do things and I'm a strong believer that a Community not tied with an umbelical cord to MM would be a better, more serene Community. Not sure what type of pin they could get hmmm is there a rare pin for this site?.

2012-08-22 14:12:00 Author: Lbphart3 Posts: 813

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@SStagg I support even minor contest, but consider that even small ones takes time to be prepared, make stuff, judged AND some people will likely complain for the prizes or whatever, so I personally wonder if it's worth the work, but if someone wants to come up with some ideas and organize it, go on. What I can say is: "never expect others to do something if you have the power to do it by yourself", if you know what I mean I thought the LBP needed more contest and came up with the Contest Crew, I thought that we had to bridge the gap with the Japanese Community and started talking to them. If you have a good idea and think the Community needs it, find a group of people you trust and putup the show

2012-08-22 16:55:00 Author: OmegaSlayer Posts: 5112

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I think site backed contests would work well. It could be in the same vein as the 'MM picks' levels...but like...'LBPC Picks' from the community contests. And they could fall into different categories. Like item/object/sticker competitions or full level competitions. They wouldn't need the crown prize, and the idea of experience or pins as prizes would work well.

2012-08-22 19:17:00 Author: Unknown User

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What I can say is: "never expect others to do something if you have the power to do it by yourself", if you know what I mean If you have a good idea and think the Community needs it, find a group of people you trust and putup the show I may do just that . I'll be getting LBPV, so I imagine there'll be potential there for contests. I don't want to interfere with the Contest Crew though. Is there anything planned for LBPV (don't need specifics), or does it not matter that I might try to put something together for it? EDIT: For anyone interested, I've started discussing this with a few buddies here on LBPC. We're interested in trying to get something done, mostly for LBP2, but since some of us are getting the Vita, it's a possibility. Now just trying to think of what kinds of contests we could have. Something simple enough to allow even the most casual gamers a chance to enter, but which also allows people to make it as complex/innovative as they want.

2012-08-22 19:32:00 Author: SSTAGG1 Posts: 1136

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Good luck and good work!!! My best advice is to keep things secrets until they're done or people will be hyped and will be easier to fail

2012-08-23 09:00:00 Author: OmegaSlayer Posts: 5112

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Good luck and good work!!! My best advice is to keep things secrets until they're done or people will be hyped and will be easier to fail Thanks, and good point. I don't want anyone expecting something as well done as the crown-contests, far from it. It'll be a hard sell, seeing as we don't really have much to offer. I'm hoping the direction we go in could attract lots of entries though, simply due to its potential for both incredibly simple and complex levels. If we do get something off the ground, would it be possible to award the LBPC Pin to the winner? It'd be a nice incentive for people to get involved. Being able to give out a respectable reward is my main concern right now, and the pin would be perfect. I suppose we wouldn't be able to handle the actual giving of the pin, so perhaps we could just request it be given if we find a suitable winner. (Should I even bring that up here? Better to PM? To whom?)

2012-08-23 10:34:00 Author: SSTAGG1 Posts: 1136

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1. Find people - Don't expect to do things alone, you'll burnout, miss schedules and won't have part of the fun that is interacting with people 2. Prepare the stuff - Make a prototype or full project to show before asking things. Show people you're the Big Deal and you got the balls, facts and reliability to prove it. 3. Get the support - I promise you my support if you meet point A and B (for how much it counts )

2012-08-23 11:50:00 Author: OmegaSlayer Posts: 5112

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Can I help? My activity on the forum has been falling recently and I need a project to be a part of.

2012-08-23 14:46:00 Author: PGdafrog Posts: 277

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You know StevenI and MM asked the fansites to cut down "official contests", do you? But don't expect them to confirm this info. Killing the morale of people A BIT, to say the least. I'm guessing so because they are giving out too many crowns. That is true, and I know everyone wants a crown. Only one person got it through gamesharing, and many are making fake ones. Not everybody is going to get a crown, but I say you (OmegaSlayer) should get one, or do you already have one?

2012-08-23 17:31:00 Author: Apple2012 Posts: 1408

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I'm guessing so because they are giving out too many crowns. That's not the reason, but can only hint, it's about _ _ _ _ _ _ I N G

2012-08-24 09:13:00 Author: OmegaSlayer Posts: 5112

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That's not the reason, but can only hint, it's about _ _ _ _ _ _ I N G Exploding?

2012-08-24 18:01:00 Author: PGdafrog Posts: 277

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I support even minor contest, but consider that even small ones takes time to be prepared, make stuff, judged AND some people will likely complain for the prizes or whatever, so I personally wonder if it's worth the work, but if someone wants to come up with some ideas and organize it, go on. What I can say is: "never expect others to do something if you have the power to do it by yourself", if you know what I mean I thought the LBP needed more contest and came up with the Contest Crew, I thought that we had to bridge the gap with the Japanese Community and started talking to them. If you have a good idea and think the Community needs it, find a group of people you trust and putup the show This is exactly what I did, I got my best friend and said, "Hey... wanna start a contest on LBPC, it'll be fuuuun." And I have to say things are going good, I don't have much of a prize to give out. However, people seem to just be entering for the fun of it O.o? I hope to get backed by the site like the Caption contest was, but no luck on that yet. So wish me luck, I guess. lol

2012-09-12 19:04:00 Author: fireblitz95 Posts: 2018

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Lol he never let us know what it was im gussing it could be _ _ _ _ _ _ I N G Exploding Or Grouping but thats a 5 letter word lol..We do need more contests i was hopeing one would happen soon im talking about the crown contests lol :o i hope we wont have to waight till next month lordy days..:/

2012-09-13 02:50:00 Author: Lbphart3 Posts: 813

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We do need more contests, I was hoping one would happen soon I'm talking about the crown contests, lol I hope we won't have to wait till next month lordy days... :/ I agree with you there, if not crowns they could at least give out the rare LBPC site pin. Oh well, I'm sure they have their reasons.

2012-09-13 04:57:00 Author: fireblitz95 Posts: 2018

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