22 Jan 15, 01:16AM
I decided to change the word "official" to "endorsed". The reasoning for this is that "official" makes it sound as if the winner will be added as an official map. The reasoning behind calling it "endorsed" instead is that all but 2 contest of have some sort of dev involvement, but it judge, chairman, or entry. So the contest does have some sort of dev endorsement, but it one dev or many.
Also, slightly off topic, I plan on running another contest this year which will be called beta. The reason for this is because I want to try to actually open it up to what others have to say. I will even open a poll and let the community pick the judges (4 or 5, haven't decided yet). This will most likely be late in the year, around autumn or winter again (for the northern hemisphere people). It will be called beta because that is exactly what it will be, testing of a new system. Which maybe the 6th contest should have been named such too because of the community voting. In the mean time, if you wish to discuss the beta contest, we can do so. However, I ask you to PM me on these forums or find me on irc. Lets keep this topic on topic. I will listen to anyone who has an opinion on the matter as long as they are being reasonable and respectful. I will not reply to any negative messages or messages attempt to stir the pot.
Hope this name change is a bit more fitting. Thank you and looking forward to seeing what this contest can produce.
Also, slightly off topic, I plan on running another contest this year which will be called beta. The reason for this is because I want to try to actually open it up to what others have to say. I will even open a poll and let the community pick the judges (4 or 5, haven't decided yet). This will most likely be late in the year, around autumn or winter again (for the northern hemisphere people). It will be called beta because that is exactly what it will be, testing of a new system. Which maybe the 6th contest should have been named such too because of the community voting. In the mean time, if you wish to discuss the beta contest, we can do so. However, I ask you to PM me on these forums or find me on irc. Lets keep this topic on topic. I will listen to anyone who has an opinion on the matter as long as they are being reasonable and respectful. I will not reply to any negative messages or messages attempt to stir the pot.
Hope this name change is a bit more fitting. Thank you and looking forward to seeing what this contest can produce.