Hello all,
To celebrate the release of the ConvSEO Plug-In, The Game Creators are pleased to announce an on-going mini-competition surrounding it.
Competition Schedule
The competition will run over the course of 4 months as follows:
Month 1 (extra time given due to the holidays):
Runs from 15-Nov-06 to 22-Dec-06, with prizes awarded by 31-Dec-06
Month 2:
Runs from 01-Jan-07 to 26-Jan-07, with prizes awarded by 31-Jan-07
Month 3:
Runs from 01-Feb-07 to 23-Feb-07, with prizes awarded by 28-Feb-07
Month 4:
Runs from 01-Mar-07 to 23-Mar-07, with prizes awarded by 30-Mar-07
Objective
The objective of the competition is to create a SketchUp model that can be used in a DarkBASIC Professional Game.
All you need to submit at this point is the SketchUp model itself. It does not have to be shown in a DarkBASIC application for this competition.
There are 2 categories of entries we are looking for.
Category 1:
A model that represents an entire game level - - like a building complex, a maze, or even a small town. The prize each month for the winner in this category will be a $100 voucher for TGC products.
Category 2:
A model that represents a component of a game - - like a vehicle, a vessel or a weapon. The prize each month for the winner in this category will be a free copy of the ConvSEO plug-in.
Rules
1. DO NOT POST YOUR ENTRIES ON THIS THREAD. This thread is for questions and comments only.
2. There will be a separate stickied thread for each segment of the competition. Make your entries by posting to the appropriate thread. Entries must be posted by midnight GMT on the last day of each part of the competition as stated above.
3. Entries must include a Model Name so they can be identified, and at least one screen shot of the model. You must also attach the .SKP file of the model. If any of these items are missing, the entry will be disqualified and your post will be removed.
4. If desired, your attached .SKP file may be archived into a zip file. The zip file MUST be capable of being unzipped with Winzip. No other archive format is permitted. Violations of this rule will cause your entry to be treated as if you did not attach a model.
5. Your model must be created by you. This means you cannot take a model from the Google 3D Warehouse, modify it a little, and submit it as your own work - although you are encouraged to use models from there as a reference to help you get started.
6. Entries that do not win in one month may be re-submitted in subsequent months.
7. You may use either Google SketchUp or SketchUp Professional. You may also use any textures, colors or other items that are included in the installation of the software and would thus be normally considered as "part of the package". If you use textures or images that are not included with SketchUp, they must be either in the public domain or used with permission.
8. By entering this competition you give TGC the right to use your model on their web sites, or other related media. You retain full copyright over your model at all times.
9. All decisions are final.
Judging
The users of any and all TGC forums are hereby invited to rate each model based on the screen shot provided as part of each submission. Votes may be placed at any time through out the entire length of each month's compo. Voters, please place your votes in the thread where the model appears so we can easily relate them to each other. Rate each model on a scale from 1 to 5, with 5 being highest.
TGC will select two winners per segment based on these ratings and will announce the decision in this thread within the time frames given above. The winners must then contact me by e-mail to arrange receipt of their prize.
My e-mail address is
convseo@systemsinnovationinc.com.
Conclusion
Address questions and comments to me in this thread.
Now
Download Google SketchUp
Visit the 3D Warehouse for ideas
Check out the free component libraries
and then...
BEGIN!
Regards,
Mike J
"The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese."
