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Title: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Post by: Fubaka on January 03, 2016, 21:03:36
Alright, all votes have been taken into account and the final calculations have been made. Here are the results (template stolen from the last competition :P):

In 6th place:
DrKorbin - Who kidnaps the Knytts (https://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=6708.0) with 8 points!

In 5th place:
Purple Ink - Advena (https://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=6728.0) with 22 points!

In 4th place:
Talps - Dragon Myth (https://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=6769.0) with 24 points!

In 3rd place:
Ultigonio - Deep Freeze (https://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=6814.0) with 42 points!

In 2nd place:
Glorious Trainwrecks - The Cursed Gallery (https://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=6957.0) with 80 points!

In 1st place:
ixMarcel - Saving Thalanill (https://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=6841.0) with 96 points!

To round it off, here are some pointless bonus awards:

For those who submitted a level, you may determine/claim a prize by sending me a PM either on the forums or on the Discord. Ideally, you should pick the Steam games you want, and as long as the total price is under the specified amount (before tax), I will buy them for you. Thanks for participating, and perhaps we may do this again some time. Cheers!

Spoiler: Voting section (click to show/hide)

Spoiler: Original Post (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II
Post by: sergiocornaga on January 04, 2016, 05:30:51
I'm so happy to see this! My stockpile of unused game keys is even huger than when I ran this before, so I'd be glad to contribute some if desired. But for now, it's time to start thinking about what I might want to make.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II
Post by: Ultigonio on January 04, 2016, 10:47:35
Exciting!  I suppose this would be an effective motivation to pull together my current level's development and finish it.  I could enter Deep Freeze itself, but it's over a year old by now, and it wouldn't even come close to making the size requirements.  :P2
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II
Post by: ixMarcel on January 04, 2016, 15:15:40
Awesome! I already had an idea for my new level, this is the motivation I needed. Good luck everyone!
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II
Post by: Vegetal Gibber on January 04, 2016, 19:38:09
Sounds like a really neat idea. Unfortunately for me, making large sized levels is not my cup of tea, as I already have too many unfinished game projects (although most of them are non-KS related). I might change my mind if I can think of something both interesting and manageable, though. Either way, I'm looking forward to seeing what you guys come up for this :)
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II
Post by: Healy on January 05, 2016, 20:07:13
Whoa, 300 unique screens! That's a heck of a lot. Is there any easy way to count how many screens are in a level? (Like, with a program or something?)
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II
Post by: Talps on January 05, 2016, 21:31:42
Can we submit multiple levels?
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II
Post by: Fubaka on January 05, 2016, 22:18:00
Can we submit multiple levels?

Yes, but only the one with the higher score will be counted. (i.e. you can't have two or more levels in the final running)
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II
Post by: Fubaka on January 05, 2016, 22:29:18
Whoa, 300 unique screens! That's a heck of a lot. Is there any easy way to count how many screens are in a level? (Like, with a program or something?)

Spoiler: Old post (click to show/hide)

Edit: Never mind. Apparently I am a fool in this regard. You might want to ask Egomassive.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II
Post by: Vegetal Gibber on January 06, 2016, 14:09:17
Is there any easy way to count how many screens are in a level? (Like, with a program or something?)

I was wondering how to do that myself. I did a search on the forums and found out about this tool (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=165.0). It shows the number of filled screens in the status bar when you open a KS level.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II
Post by: rainulous on January 09, 2016, 16:38:22
Just as I come back to the forum, something interesting starts happening. ...As soon as I have access to a Windows PC, I'll start a level.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II
Post by: Talps on January 10, 2016, 14:52:40
I've been thinking for a while of doing over my old level, 'Eurydice', to smooth out some of the kinks, but the more I've thought of it, the more it's become less of a going over and more of a total remake in my head, with new sequences, new bits of story and a lot less backtracking. If I do decide to work on that next and somehow complete it within this deadline, would I be penalised for remaking an old level from scratch instead of making something totally new?
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II
Post by: Fubaka on January 10, 2016, 20:03:17
I've been thinking for a while of doing over my old level, 'Eurydice', to smooth out some of the kinks, but the more I've thought of it, the more it's become less of a going over and more of a total remake in my head, with new sequences, new bits of story and a lot less backtracking. If I do decide to work on that next and somehow complete it within this deadline, would I be penalised for remaking an old level from scratch instead of making something totally new?

No sir. You would not be penalized at all. Go for it.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II
Post by: rainulous on January 10, 2016, 22:40:18
Are collaborations allowed?
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II
Post by: Fubaka on January 11, 2016, 00:56:08
Are collaborations allowed?

So long as you are willing to share the prize.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II
Post by: rainulous on January 11, 2016, 01:14:36
Are collaborations allowed?

So long as you are willing to share the prize.
Great, thanks! I don't know if I'm actually going to work with someone, but it could happen.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II
Post by: ixMarcel on January 11, 2016, 13:37:00
Is copying couple of screens and COs from my old 2012 abandoned project considered illegal?  I don't want to get penalties  :ohnoes:
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II
Post by: Fubaka on January 11, 2016, 14:52:23
Is copying couple of screens and COs from my old 2012 abandoned project considered illegal?  I don't want to get penalties  :ohnoes:

How many screens are we talking about, here?
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II
Post by: ixMarcel on January 11, 2016, 16:59:40
How many screens are we talking about, here?
I sent you a PM with this old level so you can check yourself.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II
Post by: pfrangip on January 13, 2016, 14:24:43
Oh man, this is great! This will be the motivation I need to finish Juni's Umbrella.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II
Post by: Purple Ink on January 20, 2016, 04:51:40
Maybe I'll take a break from Advena for this. I do have an idea in mind ...
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II
Post by: egomassive on January 21, 2016, 11:13:04
Maybe I'll take a break from Advena for this. I do have an idea in mind ...
Isn't Advena an epic level?
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II
Post by: Fubaka on January 21, 2016, 22:57:05
Maybe I'll take a break from Advena for this. I do have an idea in mind ...
Isn't Advena an epic level?

It is, but one of the rules states that levels started a significant time before this competition was announced would suffer penalties. Advena has been in the works for at least a year now.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II
Post by: Klämrisk on February 02, 2016, 21:15:02
Huh? It's been a while since I visited this forum, glad to see that at least a small part of the map-making community still exists. :D

I might get in on this...

No. I am in on this, sounds like a fun project to do!  :^^:
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II
Post by: Fubaka on February 03, 2016, 02:01:50
Huh? It's been a while since I visited this forum, glad to see that at least a small part of the map-making community still exists. :D

I might get in on this...

No. I am in on this, sounds like a fun project to do!  :^^:

I am actually surprised, and quite pleased, how many people have responded saying they wanted in on this!

Of course, a year is a long time. My hope is to see at least as many submissions as the last Epic contest had. (6 or more)
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II
Post by: Fubaka on April 25, 2016, 13:52:49
For those wondering what kind of level would meet the minimum qualifications for this competition and receive no penalties, my newest release, The Column, would do so.

Not counting duplicate screens, it contains roughly 380 in total. I made this level in almost exactly one month's time. I have confidence that you blokes can make something like this, and larger, in the 8+ months we have left for this competition.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II
Post by: David C on August 31, 2016, 04:12:56
i know i could make a huge, bloated level, but i don't think i could make a good one that big, so i'm not sure. maybe i'll try anyway.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II
Post by: sergiocornaga on August 31, 2016, 10:21:11
I was thinking about requesting a small 365 day extension for this competition the other day. This probably gives some indication of how I'm faring, but how about everyone else?
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II
Post by: ixMarcel on August 31, 2016, 10:54:07
Well, no additional time is needed in my case.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II
Post by: Purple Ink on September 14, 2016, 22:40:48
I'm probably going to submit Advena for this contest even though there'll be a penalty.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II
Post by: Fubaka on October 20, 2016, 12:02:40
Ar, it's been a while since I last looked here, and it would seem to me you blokes need more time.

Tell ye what. I am gonna push the deadline to June 30th, 2017 at 11:59:59 UTC. Get to it!
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED
Post by: SC on November 15, 2016, 06:07:59
What about extending the deadline to August 27th instead, the date of KS's TENTH anniversary?

I kid, I kid. :P
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED
Post by: Fubaka on January 22, 2017, 08:14:34
What about extending the deadline to August 27th instead, the date of KS's TENTH anniversary?

I kid, I kid. :P

That's actually not a bad idea.

Considering we still have no entries yet, I ought to. Consider it done.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED
Post by: Headgrinder on February 08, 2017, 22:13:46
Wow, I so wish I had a sad empty life all alone so I could throw myself into a KS addiction and produce a 300 screen level for this.
...
Wait a minute... No I don't!  But I do wish I could do this!  Let's see... well, that would be something like two screens a day... naaa... I'd never keep that pace up. 
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED
Post by: ixMarcel on May 09, 2017, 14:08:40
Alright, I hereby officially submit Saving Thalanill (https://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=6841.0) into the competition.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED
Post by: egomassive on May 09, 2017, 18:11:24
Way to go ixMarcel! I'm endeavoring to give you some competition.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED
Post by: Fubaka on May 16, 2017, 10:12:07
Alright, I hereby officially submit Saving Thalanill (https://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=6841.0) into the competition.

Cool. I'll be sure to finish playing it at some point. :P
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED
Post by: Purple Ink on May 16, 2017, 21:26:37
I'll also be officially submitting Advena (https://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=6728.0) to the competition.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED
Post by: Fubaka on May 19, 2017, 22:24:55
I'll also be officially submitting Advena (https://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=6728.0) to the competition.

You may do so. Just keep in mind that the level will be subject to a large penalty due to the fact that it was started long before this competition happened.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED
Post by: Purple Ink on May 30, 2017, 02:43:11
Yes, I'm aware. I have no desire to win but there definitely needs to be more than one entry! :)
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED
Post by: Fubaka on July 27, 2017, 19:11:10
One month left!

If any of y'all have an inclination to enter this contest, better do so soon!

Keep in mind, I built The Column in a month, and that would have qualified, so it's not impossible!
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED
Post by: egomassive on July 28, 2017, 05:44:08
Sadly, I won't be done in time. I've made a tremendous effort so far this year, but the finish line is still far off.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED
Post by: sergiocornaga on August 15, 2017, 16:04:47
Since my personal efforts to make something for this have amounted to naught, I've set up a last minute effort to take this competition by force, via collaboration (https://www.glorioustrainwrecks.com/node/10754)! Please take part if you're interested and have the time.

I'd also like to take a moment to bug Talps and Ultigonio to submit their recent epic levels to this!
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED
Post by: Talps on August 18, 2017, 09:33:49
Having been bugged by Sergio, I'm submitting 'Dragon Myth' (https://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=6769). (I even uploaded a new version with the two game-breaking bugs fixed especially for this!)
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED
Post by: SavourySnack on August 18, 2017, 18:07:39
Hello everyone!

This is the first post I've made on the forum, but I've been a fan of Nifflas's games for a long time now. Despite that, I only recently actually gave Knytt Stories a go, and boy was I missing out on a lot of damn fine gaming content right there. I've been binge-playing it for the past month but somehow I completely missed that this thread existed. I've given it my best shot to try and finish a level in time, but though I'm near the 300-screen requirement, the level I'm making still isn't finished. It's probably gonna end up being twice that amount. But I've honestly found the levels people have uploaded to be inspiring and awesome in ways I didn't even expect, so I'd like to participate in this challenge and give something back if I can.

So, Sergio, I'll do my best to get something done for that awesome collaboration idea! I look forward to seeing how everything unfolds and of course, to playing all the awesome levels that have already been submitted :-)
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED
Post by: Vegetal Gibber on August 18, 2017, 19:12:12
Welcome to the forums, SavourySnack! Hope to see your level finished and posted in the KS releases forum someday :D

I too would like to encourage/bug/nag others (who haven't already submitted a level nor are still planning on doing so) to make a small contribution to the collaboration project proposed by Sergio. Regardless of whether the level is finished before the deadline or not, I think it's a neat idea that can result in a fun level with many different areas. More KS levels = joy for everyone! Except maybe for the Grinch, who is well-known for hating joy and fun.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED
Post by: ixMarcel on August 18, 2017, 21:04:18
(http://cdn.atomix.vg/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Challenger_Approaching.png)

Good luck, SavourySnack!
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED
Post by: SC on August 19, 2017, 05:48:17
Hello everyone!

This is the first post I've made on the forum, but I've been a fan of Nifflas's games for a long time now. Despite that, I only recently actually gave Knytt Stories a go, and boy was I missing out on a lot of damn fine gaming content right there. I've been binge-playing it for the past month but somehow I completely missed that this thread existed. I've given it my best shot to try and finish a level in time, but though I'm near the 300-screen requirement, the level I'm making still isn't finished. It's probably gonna end up being twice that amount. But I've honestly found the levels people have uploaded to be inspiring and awesome in ways I didn't even expect, so I'd like to participate in this challenge and give something back if I can.

So, Sergio, I'll do my best to get something done for that awesome collaboration idea! I look forward to seeing how everything unfolds and of course, to playing all the awesome levels that have already been submitted :-)
Thank you so much for signing up to the forum, Snack! I've known of KS since about 2011 or so, and it isn't too late to start getting into the community! I hope you find your place here and make many great levels for years to come! :D

Also, I might make a level but Iiiiiii dunno if I would finish it. Also I don't really have a whole lot of self-confidence because I've never finished a level before. Oops.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED
Post by: Fubaka on August 19, 2017, 05:49:20
Still looking at this thread, seems like a lot of you could use more time.

I pose it to the current entrants if they want to give challengers more time to get their entries in. I will extend again if all three agree to do so.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED
Post by: SC on August 19, 2017, 05:51:01
Still looking at this thread, seems like a lot of you could use more time.

I pose it to the current entrants if they want to give challengers more time to get their entries in. I will extend again if all three agree to do so.

I might suggest extending it 'til the end of the year, but that might be a bit much. What do you think, Fooby?
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED
Post by: Fubaka on August 19, 2017, 05:58:26
I might suggest extending it 'til the end of the year, but that might be a bit much. What do you think, Fooby?

Might do. I am now waiting on the say of our current entrants.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED
Post by: sergiocornaga on August 19, 2017, 07:31:34
So, Sergio, I'll do my best to get something done for that awesome collaboration idea!
Yay!

Also, I might make a level but Iiiiiii dunno if I would finish it. Also I don't really have a whole lot of self-confidence because I've never finished a level before. Oops.
Why not try and make a small portion of a level for the collaboration? Or was that what you were referring to anyway? Setting out to make a 300-screen solo venture in a week is probably impossibly ambitious, after all.

Still looking at this thread, seems like a lot of you could use more time.
True, but then we'll have to find some other way to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Knytt Stories, right?
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED
Post by: Fubaka on August 19, 2017, 07:39:20
Still looking at this thread, seems like a lot of you could use more time.
True, but then we'll have to find some other way to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Knytt Stories, right?

Eh, all I really intended to do to celebrate was to binge Knytt Stories levels all day. :P
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED
Post by: ixMarcel on August 19, 2017, 10:42:52
Oh snap, I really liked the idea of the deadline being the KS anniversary day. I guess if anyone needs more time and vowes to commit it to build the level... Then ok.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED
Post by: Purple Ink on August 20, 2017, 05:40:07
Well, I've already told Fubbles my feelings but I'll say so here too. I don't have a problem with extending the deadline so there are more entrants.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED
Post by: Fubaka on August 20, 2017, 10:58:46
Alright friends, I've received confirmation from all the current entrants to extend the deadline.

The new and FINAL deadline is December 21st, 2017, at 11:59:59 UTC.

I will not be pushing it back again, so get your levels done!
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED AGAIN AAAGH!!!
Post by: SilasMann on August 21, 2017, 03:52:35
And to think back in April I thought I had no time to start a level... With 4 months to go, I might be a (REALLY) late entrant!  8D
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED AGAIN AAAGH!!!
Post by: Dr.Korbin on August 21, 2017, 22:37:29
Hi,

I'd like to participate as well, though that will be a subject to a penalty, I guess. Who kidnaps the Knytts (https://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=6708.0)
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED AGAIN AAAGH!!!
Post by: Fubaka on August 22, 2017, 04:47:30
Hi,

I'd like to participate as well, though that will be a subject to a penalty, I guess. Who kidnaps the Knytts (https://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=6708.0)

Alright. I will add you. Though, if you get the urge, you should try to submit a new level in its place before the deadline.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED AGAIN AAAGH!!!
Post by: Fubaka on August 22, 2017, 05:03:31
Just so you all know, I have updated the scoring policy with some new caveats. Competitors should re-check that part of the original post to see what has changed.

To sum up the changes, a base score has been added for all submissions, the re-scoring policy has been changed, and the voting multipliers are now more potent.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED AGAIN AAAGH!!!
Post by: GrayFace on October 10, 2017, 10:11:09
Just a note about counting screens - if you open Map.bin as an archive (by renaming it into ZIP or with Ctrl+Shift+PgDn in Total Commander), 300 screens would be 885 KB when unpacked.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED AGAIN AAAGH!!!
Post by: Vegetal Gibber on October 10, 2017, 13:19:19
Alternatively, you can drag and drop the Map.bin file onto my very simple KS Screen Count utility (https://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=6682.0), which will do the calculation for you. Note however that some levels seem to be affected by a very strange bug in the KS Editor that sometimes causes the Map.bin file to be filled with a lot of null garbage data, which increases the uncompressed file size by a lot (about 20-30MB, sometimes even more) and throws off the reported screen count as a result. This is quite rare, though, so you'll get the correct screen count most of the time.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED AGAIN AAAGH!!!
Post by: Fubaka on December 16, 2017, 21:29:47
The deadline is fast approaching!

Do we have any more submissions?
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED AGAIN AAAGH!!!
Post by: Ultigonio on December 19, 2017, 14:03:10
Hi!  I am well aware that it will be suffering a fairly large point penalty, but I'll be submitted Deep Freeze (https://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=6814.0).
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED AGAIN AAAGH!!!
Post by: Fubaka on December 20, 2017, 10:53:06
Hi!  I am well aware that it will be suffering a fairly large point penalty, but I'll be submitted Deep Freeze (https://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=6814.0).

Very good. I will add you to the list forthwith.

(even though I contributed to the level myself :P )
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED AGAIN AAAGH!!!
Post by: sergiocornaga on December 21, 2017, 15:31:47
I'd like to enter The Cursed Gallery by Glorious Trainwrecks (https://www.glorioustrainwrecks.com/node/10910). Just be aware it is being updated up until the very last second… and beyond!
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED AGAIN AAAGH!!!
Post by: Fubaka on December 21, 2017, 23:25:47
I'd like to enter The Cursed Gallery by Glorious Trainwrecks (https://www.glorioustrainwrecks.com/node/10910). Just be aware it is being updated up until the very last second… and beyond!

After the deadline passes, I will download the version that exists at that time to review. You will have an opportunity to make further changes after the first reviews go out.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED AGAIN AAAGH!!!
Post by: sergiocornaga on December 22, 2017, 00:44:25
Another absolute last minute suggestion: could [SECRET PROJECT LPC100] be added to the list? Deep Freeze has set the precedent that you'll accept levels that you contributed to, and I have high hopes it will be in a fairly finished state at the time your second deadline rolls around.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED AGAIN AAAGH!!!
Post by: Fubaka on December 22, 2017, 01:03:30
Another absolute last minute suggestion: could [SECRET PROJECT LPC100] be added to the list? Deep Freeze has set the precedent that you'll accept levels that you contributed to, and I have high hopes it will be in a fairly finished state at the time your second deadline rolls around.

Very well. Is there a link to it?
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED AGAIN AAAGH!!!
Post by: Fubaka on December 22, 2017, 01:05:24
Submissions are now closed. I will now be gathering the latest versions of all the levels in the running, and will be reviewing them fairly soon. Expect those to be sent out no later than the end of January (feel free to continue tweaking your levels in the mean time).

Thanks to all those who submitted.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED AGAIN AAAGH!!!
Post by: Ultigonio on December 23, 2017, 03:04:47
Very good. I will add you to the list forthwith.

(even though I contributed to the level myself :P )
Hah!  I didn't even think of that.  Oh well, hopefully those visual bits and pieces and prior playtesting won't color your opinion too thoroughly. :P
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - DEADLINE CHANGED AGAIN AAAGH!!!
Post by: Fubaka on December 23, 2017, 15:29:35
Very good. I will add you to the list forthwith.

(even though I contributed to the level myself :P )
Hah!  I didn't even think of that.  Oh well, hopefully those visual bits and pieces and prior playtesting won't color your opinion too thoroughly. :P

Well I also contributed some to Advena and Dragon Myth, so it's only fair.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - SUBMISSIONS CLOSED
Post by: Talps on December 24, 2017, 00:43:45
Dude, you told me if I paid you all that money you wouldn't tell anyone!
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - SUBMISSIONS CLOSED
Post by: Fubaka on December 24, 2017, 13:28:23
Dude, you told me if I paid you all that money you wouldn't tell anyone!

(https://memegenerator.net/img/instances/500x/74204684/i-lied.jpg)
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - SUBMISSIONS CLOSED
Post by: Fubaka on December 25, 2017, 22:44:04
Made a small change to the scoring policy, so that it made more sense. The rules have not changed.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - VOTING TIME!
Post by: Fubaka on March 02, 2018, 16:53:37
Voting has now begun! See the original post for details!
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - VOTING TIME!
Post by: egomassive on March 09, 2018, 00:22:08
I've turned in my vote. Here's my optional cake*
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Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - VOTING TIME!
Post by: Purple Ink on March 13, 2018, 01:43:34
I didn't realise until replaying these for voting but holy damn all these levels are so good! It was really difficult to rank them.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Post by: Fubaka on May 03, 2018, 21:48:31
The winners have been announced! Check the first post for details!
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Post by: Vegetal Gibber on May 03, 2018, 22:49:07
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Post by: Purple Pineapple on May 03, 2018, 23:45:17
I love the way this competition brought out some of the best levels KS has seen. Serious congrats to the winners; all of them were very fun to play.

@Fubaka Any chance we could see the scoring breakdown?
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Post by: Fubaka on May 04, 2018, 00:12:10
I love the way this competition brought out some of the best levels KS has seen. Serious congrats to the winners; all of them were very fun to play.

@Fubaka Any chance we could see the scoring breakdown?

I'll let the contest entrants decide if they want to make their score breakdowns public or not. When it came to the voting multiplier, I basically calculated which level was the highest ranked overall, and then added the multipliers once I had the levels listed in order of popularity. There was a separate scoring mechanism for that, where each first place vote was worth one point, each second vote worth 1/2 a point, third place 1/3, and so on.
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Post by: ixMarcel on May 06, 2018, 11:54:09
You can make Saving Thalanill's score public, I don't mind. Although, it's fairly easy to determine each level's score if you read the scoring rules carefully...
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Post by: Talps on May 06, 2018, 14:11:30
Ahem.

You're all rubbish. I should have won. This whole thing is rigged! Rigged I say!

(PS. That was a joke. Well done Ix! Thalanill was a fantastic level!)
Title: Re: EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II - WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Post by: Purple Ink on May 07, 2018, 23:25:37
Congrats to everyone, especially ixMarcel! Great job!

I'm curious to know how many people voted.

And here's Advena's score breakdown since people were wondering...

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