World Cities Contest: We have a winner!

by **Bruceswar** on Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:02 am

phantomzero wrote:Will there really be a vote after this round of competition or will the rules be changed after the fact again?

Ofc there will be. No reason for there not to be. Sure the first part might have been a bit hard to understand, but now we are to a regular contest as normal. Good luck to all those who enter!

by **sannemanrobinson** on Mon Apr 18, 2011 3:15 am

The Dubai map has a version that is newer than the version posted in this thread. Please update this image: http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/3695/dubaiv13b.png.

by **MrBenn** on Mon Apr 18, 2011 8:02 am

sannemanrobinson wrote:The Dubai map has a version that is newer than the version posted in this thread. Please update this image: http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/3695/dubaiv13b.png.

Done

by **Riskismy** on Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:05 pm

phantomzero wrote:I must say that the way this has been conducted has grossly misrepresented how the original contest was described. There was no voting after the first round. Why bother when the rules are changed midstream.

Indeed!

Also, when you simply make a cut like this, you should clearly explain why those maps have been picked. There are some quite bland and boring gameplay represented there.

What a sham! I for one will not waste my time again, doing innovative gameplay when no-brainer mechanics such as these are passed along.

Shame on you!! :evil:

by **fumandomuerte** on Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:15 pm

My 2 cents: If you add the "none of the above" option the entries need to be more developed. Those drafts could have a great gameplay, but the graphics are not selling the concept.

by **Bruceswar** on Mon Apr 18, 2011 8:52 pm

That is why the graphic artist are coming into play. They bring these ideas to life.

by **fumandomuerte** on Mon Apr 18, 2011 9:49 pm

Bruceswar wrote:That is why the graphic artist are coming into play. They bring these ideas to life.

Indeed. My point is that the "none of the above" option should be removed...

by **Bruceswar** on Mon Apr 18, 2011 10:45 pm

fumandomuerte wrote:
Bruceswar wrote:That is why the graphic artist are coming into play. They bring these ideas to life.

Indeed. My point is that the "none of the above" option should be removed...

Ahh ok gotcha! I do think you are right there.

by **MrBenn** on Tue Apr 19, 2011 2:29 am

Well the poll is only there as a guide so that people can try and gauge how many people they'll be up against... It's not indicative of which maps the general public want, but a reflection (hopefully) of what people are working on. Anyway, I don't think I can remove the option now without resetting the votes...

by **Teflon Kris** on Tue Apr 19, 2011 4:57 am

Am I right in thinking that the entries that dont win this stage could still progress to fruition?

by **natty dread** on Tue Apr 19, 2011 5:07 am

DJ Teflon wrote:Am I right in thinking that the entries that dont win this stage could still progress to fruition?

Of course, but I assume they will have to proceed via the normal routes, ie. through the foundry.

by **CJ Lues** on Tue Apr 19, 2011 9:12 am

You are allowed to redraw the map right...?

by **natty dread** on Tue Apr 19, 2011 9:13 am

You mean, do the graphics for your own gameplay and enter it for the contest? Yes.

by **CJ Lues** on Tue Apr 19, 2011 9:19 am

Thats what i mean... Thanx!

by **porkenbeans** on Tue Apr 19, 2011 1:18 pm

So is there going to be a winner for each of the five gameplays, or just one overall ?

by **MrBenn** on Tue Apr 19, 2011 1:40 pm

porkenbeans wrote:So is there going to be a winner for each of the five gameplays, or just one overall ?

Both

by **MrBenn** on Tue Apr 19, 2011 1:41 pm

CJ Lues wrote:You are allowed to redraw the map right...?

I'm not too sure what you mean? You can redraw and change the graphics completely, but the gameplay (ie territory borders, connections, bonuses etc) should remain unchanged from the draft images in the first post.

by **CJ Lues** on Tue Apr 19, 2011 1:43 pm

MrBenn wrote:
CJ Lues wrote:You are allowed to redraw the map right...?

I'm not too sure what you mean? You can redraw and change the graphics completely, but the gameplay (ie territory borders, connections, bonuses etc) should remain unchanged from the draft images in the first post.

Thanx, thats what i wanted to know...

by **porkenbeans** on Tue Apr 19, 2011 1:48 pm

MrBenn wrote:
porkenbeans wrote:So is there going to be a winner for each of the five gameplays, or just one overall ?

Both

So is that to mean that there will be 5 quenched maps at the end, or just one ?

by **MrBenn** on Tue Apr 19, 2011 1:52 pm

porkenbeans wrote:
MrBenn wrote:
porkenbeans wrote:So is there going to be a winner for each of the five gameplays, or just one overall ?

Both

So is that to mean that there will be 5 quenched maps at the end, or just one ?

The five winning maps will be moved into the Foundry. There will be a run-off vote to establish who has the bragging rights

by **porkenbeans** on Tue Apr 19, 2011 2:01 pm

MrBenn wrote:
porkenbeans wrote:
MrBenn wrote:
porkenbeans wrote:So is there going to be a winner for each of the five gameplays, or just one overall ?

Both

So is that to mean that there will be 5 quenched maps at the end, or just one ?

The five winning maps will be moved into the Foundry. There will be a run-off vote to establish who has the bragging rights

So, the contest will have ONE winner, and the four runner-ups, will just be left to sink or swim in the Foundry ?

by **natty dread** on Tue Apr 19, 2011 2:16 pm

Can one person do several entries, for different cities?

by **MrBenn** on Tue Apr 19, 2011 2:24 pm

MrBenn wrote:...To take part in this phase of the contest, simply pick one of the above draft maps and apply your artistic talents ...
...Host your map files (one entry per contestant please)...

by **Teflon Kris** on Wed Apr 20, 2011 2:54 am

porkenbeans wrote:
MrBenn wrote:
porkenbeans wrote:
MrBenn wrote:
porkenbeans wrote:So is there going to be a winner for each of the five gameplays, or just one overall ?

Both

So is that to mean that there will be 5 quenched maps at the end, or just one ?

The five winning maps will be moved into the Foundry. There will be a run-off vote to establish who has the bragging rights
So, the contest will have ONE winner, and the four runner-ups, will just be left to sink or swim in the Foundry ?

Maybe the CAs could give extra help and attention to make sure they swin.

by **istanbul39** on Wed Apr 20, 2011 4:46 am

If you end up going with Istanbul, I could assist you with some slight changes. One aspect of Istanbul you are missing is the Metro, which for most is even more valuable than highways. Love the concept!