CONTEST - Standalone Level

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CONTEST - Standalone Level

by RaZoR LeAf » Thu May 14, 2015 9:55 pm

The contest is for the creation of a stand-alone level using a location on the main game maps that currently has no level associated with it. Using the three full maps below, you take a location that has a name on the map (as Gryphon Point does for example) and build a new, single level to suit that location.

Kingdom Rush - Kingdom Rush: Frontiers - Kingdom Rush: Origins

As the level is a single level, it should introduce new Enemies (for the sake of the contest, three new enemies) and a new Boss. Below are the forms required for entry, and an example of how they should be filled out (using an existing level). There is no need for a new mechanic, however if your level falls near a location that has a mechanic, you are free to re-use it, or any of the other typical features found in the area (Sea, Magic Blossoms, Thermal Fissures, etc).

Level Form

Level Name:

Intro:

Location:

Level Description: (include a picture of the layout if you wish)

Recurring Enemies:

New Enemies:

Boss:


Enemy (x3) and Boss Form

Name:
HP:
Damage:
Armour rating:
Magic resistance:
Speed:
Skills:

Description:


Example Form

Darklight Depths:

The Dwarves are one of our staunchest allies, and our King has named them 'Guardians of the Caves'. In their quest for the Lost Kingdom of Loria, they have stumbled upon a network of secret Saurian tunnels.

Through them an enormous horde of Saurians is heading for the surface, bent on conquering Linirea under the taloned foot of Xyzzy , the Saurian King. You must join the Dwarves in stopping Xyzzy and his beasts... for only Denas can be King of Linirea!

Location: The Unending Range (Frontiers)

Level Description: (Omitted, you don't need a description of the level, you know what it's like)

Recurring Enemies: Saurian Broodguard, Saurian Darter, Saurian Myrmidon, Saurian Nightscale, Saurian Blazefang, Saurian Razorwing, Saurian Quetzal

New Enemies: Saurian Deathcoil

Boss:


Name: Saurian Deathcoil
HP: 400
Damage: 12-22
Armour rating: None
Magic resistance: None
Speed: Fast
Skills:
- Long ranged attack

Description: (again, omitted)



Requirements (My lawyer made me write these)
  • You have until 24th May to submit your entry (10 days).
  • All entries must be submitted to me via a Private Message.
  • I will accept edits and updates on your entries up until the closing date. Please resend the entire entry and I will use your most recent submission.
  • I need your entire entry in one PM. Sections sent separately will not be counted.

Wait... what happened to the Hero Origin contest?
Please read the last few posts of the Contest Thread for more information on the extension of that deadline.
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Re: CONTEST - Standalone Level

by Big Bad Bug » Fri May 15, 2015 12:48 am

There is "no need" for any new mechanics, but does that mean that new mechanics are disallowed or merely optional?

Also, if we made a campaign with another three enemies, people are going to complain that the campaign needs more new enemies. ;)
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Re: CONTEST - Standalone Level

by SairiRM » Fri May 15, 2015 5:41 am

Those maps though... are huge :P .
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Re: CONTEST - Standalone Level

by RaZoR LeAf » Fri May 15, 2015 10:17 am

Big Bad Bug wrote:There is "no need" for any new mechanics, but does that mean that new mechanics are disallowed or merely optional?

Also, if we made a campaign with another three enemies, people are going to complain that the campaign needs more new enemies. ;)


1) Optional, but i'd rather see things like hazards over mechanics (Poison Pools over Moon)

2) it's one level, not a campaign. Three new enemies and a boss is more than Sarelgaz' Lair or Darklight Depths had. So no complaints.

SairiRM wrote:Those maps though... are huge :P .


Plenty of choice then! Unless you mean the file size, in which case they are half the size of the origial file (ipad screen grab)
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Re: CONTEST - Standalone Level

by Big Bad Bug » Fri May 15, 2015 12:35 pm

What separates a hazard from a mechanic? :?
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Re: CONTEST - Standalone Level

by RaZoR LeAf » Fri May 15, 2015 1:09 pm

Big Bad Bug wrote:What separates a hazard from a mechanic? :?


I was going to say hazards are localised, mechanics affect the entire field. But looking at it now, there really aren't that many that affect everything other than the Moon or the Sea. So screw it, mechanics/hazards all in.
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Re: CONTEST - Standalone Level

by The Kingmaker » Fri May 15, 2015 3:08 pm

Is there any limit/reason why I couldnt enter?

Also can i reuse stuff from a previous fan fiction that i have submitted (not a contest)? Can i transfer a mechanic from one game to another? Do I choose the game, location and map style, or do you choose that. is there a word limit!
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Re: CONTEST - Standalone Level

by SairiRM » Fri May 15, 2015 7:56 pm

The Kingmaker wrote:Is there any limit/reason why I couldnt enter?

Also can i reuse stuff from a previous fan fiction that i have submitted (not a contest)? Can i transfer a mechanic from one game to another? Do I choose the game, location and map style, or do you choose that. is there a word limit!

You can do it, however it would make it noticeable whose idea that is. The whole point of contests is voting for the best one, ignorant of who made it, otherwise the votes would become heavily biased.
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Re: CONTEST - Standalone Level

by The Kingmaker » Fri May 15, 2015 9:11 pm

Ok thank you
I'll start brainstorming
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Re: CONTEST - Standalone Level

by Big Bad Bug » Fri May 15, 2015 10:55 pm

How's everyone else's progress coming along? I'm finished. :)
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Re: CONTEST - Standalone Level

by truteal » Sat May 16, 2015 12:21 am

RaZoR LeAf wrote:
it should introduce new Enemies (for the sake of the contest, three new enemies)


Whelp, looks like I'm staying out of this
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Re: CONTEST - Standalone Level

by RaZoR LeAf » Sat May 16, 2015 10:54 pm

Big Bad Bug wrote:How's everyone else's progress coming along? I'm finished. :)


There have been three entries so far.

Plus there will be a special treat for all entries submitted. Nothing massive. No spoilers :)
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Re: CONTEST - Standalone Level

by The Kingmaker » Sun May 17, 2015 1:14 pm

Are mini heroes allowed?
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Re: CONTEST - Standalone Level

by RaZoR LeAf » Sun May 17, 2015 2:50 pm

The Kingmaker wrote:Are mini heroes allowed?


Is there a mini-hero form in the entry form?
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Re: CONTEST - Standalone Level

by Draconian » Sun May 17, 2015 8:20 pm

Can we add allies like the Sylvan Elf Hall and the Sasquatch?
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Re: CONTEST - Standalone Level

by RaZoR LeAf » Sun May 17, 2015 9:40 pm

Draconian wrote:Can we add allies like the Sylvan Elf Hall and the Sasquatch?


So long as they are pre-existing, this is not a tower contest (or a hero contest).
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Re: CONTEST - Standalone Level

by Big Bad Bug » Sun May 17, 2015 9:53 pm

The contest is about designing a level, not an update. Hazards/mechanics are common in Elite Stages, but any additional content like a stage hero or special tower is capricious amongst all of the levels. I personally would like it if people just focused on the level with its enemies and only those.
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Re: CONTEST - Standalone Level

by warbot1000 » Wed May 20, 2015 4:05 am

i'm starting.

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Re: CONTEST - Standalone Level

by RaZoR LeAf » Fri May 22, 2015 6:13 pm

Two days left folks!

Some great entries so far, I'm excited to see the voting start!
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Re: CONTEST - Standalone Level

by The_TaTs » Fri May 22, 2015 6:35 pm

If only Forums had "Like" buttons I would be giving everyone here a thumbs up.

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