Archivist of Terralux
Post by Engel on May 16, 2007 21:59:29 GMT
Hello, everybeat, and welcome to the first of the summer challenges. Presenting . . .
The Challenge Challenge
Now, I know that sounds nonsensical, but I'll explain.
The challenge itself in this contest is to create a challenge: in this case, something along the lines of an obstacle course, or some game-like trial of that variety. To both gain the trust of the contestants (as all judging up to this point has been admittedly subjective) as well as to give the contestants a clearer idea of what they should be incorporating, this challenge will feature the first grading rubric in the history of the Forge.
So. Here's the lowdown:
Though any means at their disposal, participants will describe an obstacle-course like challenge. Points will be given in a variety of areas, such as clarity, creativity, and so forth. The challenge can be presented any way you like: as a map, longhand description, an RP segment of their your character going through it, whatever you like.
Also, this will be a contribute-as-you-go venture: join any time you like, and add as much as you like up until the deadline of June 27th. Your contributions will be totaled and a winner announced on the 28th.
Criteria:
(Each submission will be graded on the following criteria, on a scale of 1-5 per criterion, for a maximum possible total of 20 points.)
Creativity -- How creative is your challenge? The traditional obstacle course is purely physical, but this contest encourages a variety of trials. How about one based on intellect, such as a puzzle or riddle? Or how about one that tests teamwork? Even physical tests can have different emphases, like strength, endurance, speed, or concentration. Mix it up!
Clarity -- How easily can someone, based on your account, imagine the challenge you propose? This is the area where, more than any other, a variety of descriptive materials will help. Even a simple map or short RP segment of your character traversing a particularly difficult trial will help a reader understand a straight description of the challenge a little better.
Technical Skill -- How good is your writing? How clear is your picture? This one is by far the simplest of the criteria, though don't let it deter those of you unsure of your map-drawing or roleplaying skill. If two people submit textual descriptions of a trial, the one submitting a hastily-drawn drawn map will not have his or her average taken down. It's mostly here to discourage obviously slapdash, not spell checked work.
Realism -- How plausible is what you've proposed? Does your character seamlessly soar through a series of challenges in your RP segment? Does your map involve vast spans of nearly impassible terrain? Does your description include meticulous puzzles or vast construction projects a village would never embark upon for a simple summertime challenge? Now, don't mistake this for a request that you make this challenge easy; difficult challenges are by far the most satisfying. But make it difficult in a plausible way.
Good luck, everyone, and have fun!
The Challenge Challenge
Now, I know that sounds nonsensical, but I'll explain.
The challenge itself in this contest is to create a challenge: in this case, something along the lines of an obstacle course, or some game-like trial of that variety. To both gain the trust of the contestants (as all judging up to this point has been admittedly subjective) as well as to give the contestants a clearer idea of what they should be incorporating, this challenge will feature the first grading rubric in the history of the Forge.So. Here's the lowdown:
Though any means at their disposal, participants will describe an obstacle-course like challenge. Points will be given in a variety of areas, such as clarity, creativity, and so forth. The challenge can be presented any way you like: as a map, longhand description, an RP segment of their your character going through it, whatever you like.
Also, this will be a contribute-as-you-go venture: join any time you like, and add as much as you like up until the deadline of June 27th. Your contributions will be totaled and a winner announced on the 28th.
Criteria:
(Each submission will be graded on the following criteria, on a scale of 1-5 per criterion, for a maximum possible total of 20 points.)
Creativity -- How creative is your challenge? The traditional obstacle course is purely physical, but this contest encourages a variety of trials. How about one based on intellect, such as a puzzle or riddle? Or how about one that tests teamwork? Even physical tests can have different emphases, like strength, endurance, speed, or concentration. Mix it up!
Clarity -- How easily can someone, based on your account, imagine the challenge you propose? This is the area where, more than any other, a variety of descriptive materials will help. Even a simple map or short RP segment of your character traversing a particularly difficult trial will help a reader understand a straight description of the challenge a little better.
Technical Skill -- How good is your writing? How clear is your picture? This one is by far the simplest of the criteria, though don't let it deter those of you unsure of your map-drawing or roleplaying skill. If two people submit textual descriptions of a trial, the one submitting a hastily-drawn drawn map will not have his or her average taken down. It's mostly here to discourage obviously slapdash, not spell checked work.
Realism -- How plausible is what you've proposed? Does your character seamlessly soar through a series of challenges in your RP segment? Does your map involve vast spans of nearly impassible terrain? Does your description include meticulous puzzles or vast construction projects a village would never embark upon for a simple summertime challenge? Now, don't mistake this for a request that you make this challenge easy; difficult challenges are by far the most satisfying. But make it difficult in a plausible way.
Good luck, everyone, and have fun!
With that in mind, I'm modifying the challenge as such: