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    Field of Dreams Contest: Extension and Expansion

    In light of the many people who wanted to enter their maps into the Field of Dreams Contest but don't have a Max Drive, we have decided to extend the deadline to Sunday, February 24 at 11:59pm PST, as well as provide a way to enter the contest if you don't have a Max Drive.

    You may now either submit your file to each judge using your Max Drive (the "standard" way); or mail your memory card to me, and I will send the file (via my Max Drive) to the other Contest Judges (and of course send your memory card back to you). We will accept any entries that were put in the mail before the deadline of 2/24.

    I hope this gives everyone a chance to enter, and best of luck making the Map of your dreams!

    Logistics:

    * I don't want to publicly post my address, so simply ask me via a Private Message at the Pavilion or through email (Blueshift14@yahoo.com) and I will give it to you.

    * I want to be very clear that neither I nor the Pavilion are responsible in the very unlikely event that your memory card is lost or damaged in the mail. While in my possession, I will treat your card with care. I will also add a small bit of bubble wrap for extra protection when mailing--you might want to do the same.

    * As such, consider copying your important files over to another memory card (if you or a friend have one) before sending it out in the mail.

    * You should be able to send your memory card in a standard envelope, the same way you'd send a letter. Two 41-cent stamps should probably be enough, but I recommend using three, just to be sure. I will pay the return postage for you. (This is all assuming you live in the US. If you don't, then message or email me and we'll figure it out from there.)

    * Inside the envelope, please include a sheet of paper which includes your Pav/Mag name, the name of your map, and your return address. This will help keep things organized.

    * If you live in Washington DC or New York City, please check with your local postmaster to make sure that sending a memory card to and from those cities is safe. Several years ago those cities used X-rays to make sure the mail destined for those cities was safe, which weakened the plastic on electronics.


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    Re: Field of Dreams Contest: Extension and Expansion

    Can I just give you a video of every nook and cranny of my game?

    Seems easier to me than getting my memory card in the mail or getting my stupid Max Drive working.

    Although it does lose the "fun factor" in it. But whatever.


    Oh, and an admin should move this to the CONTESTS forum...
    Last edited by Red Dragon; 02-16-2008, 06:42 PM.

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      #3
      Re: Field of Dreams Contest: Extension and Expansion

      Oh, so I could have mailed it. I missed that. This really sucks.

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        #4
        Re: Field of Dreams Contest: Extension and Expansion

        Originally posted by Red Dragon
        Can I just give you a video of every nook and cranny of my game?

        Seems easier to me than getting my memory card in the mail or getting my stupid Max Drive working.

        Although it does lose the "fun factor" in it. But whatever.

        Oh, and an admin should move this to the CONTESTS forum...
        First of all, it's a Single Map contest, so we wouldn't want every nook and cranny. I think this would go against the point of the contest, so you'd probably be better off just posting the video outside the contest. I'm sorry your Max Drive isn't working (I had to buy a second one because my first stopped working), but you'll need to either use the mail option or skip this contest (or buy another Max Drive).

        Originally posted by Seraph View Post
        Oh, so I could have mailed it. I missed that. This really sucks.
        This "mail option" was added today. For the record, it was actually Obright's idea; I liked the idea a lot. At any rate, you didn't miss it--with over a week left in the contest (the deadline has been extended), why not send it in?
        Last edited by Wavelength; 02-16-2008, 11:12 PM.


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          #5
          Re: Field of Dreams Contest: Extension and Expansion

          First of all, it's a Single Map contest, so we wouldn't want every nook and cranny. I think this would go against the point of the contest, so you'd probably be better off just posting the video outside the contest. I'm sorry your Max Drive isn't working (I had to buy a second one because my first stopped working), but you'll need to either use the mail option or skip this contest (or buy another Max Drive).
          What?

          Every nook and cranny of the map, whatever. I don't see the difference on how you would judge it other than you wouldn't have to play it and could just watch the video...

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            #6
            Re: Field of Dreams Contest: Extension and Expansion

            Originally posted by Red Dragon View Post
            What?

            Every nook and cranny of the map, whatever. I don't see the difference on how you would judge it other than you wouldn't have to play it and could just watch the video...
            I personally feel it's important to be able to play the map myself, and look at the beautiful vistas in your map from exactly the locations and angles I desire. However, I'll talk it over with the other judges and see what they think about this.
            Last edited by Wavelength; 02-17-2008, 12:55 AM.


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              #7
              Re: Field of Dreams Contest: Extension and Expansion

              I'm glad for the extra extension. I've been working hard on things for the last few hours, and now it's really cool to know I have a few more days. Nice.

              Also, cool idea about mailing in memory cards!
              " I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father but by me. " - Jesus

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                #8
                Re: Field of Dreams Contest: Extension and Expansion

                Perhaps we should extend it later then 6 days? If they have to mail it thats 4 days right there just in the mail(or does it just have to be postmarked by the end of the contest?)

                Here I come Pav, like the Kool-Aid man barging into a funeral! Oh yeah!

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                  #9
                  Re: Field of Dreams Contest: Extension and Expansion

                  Originally posted by Pagerron View Post

                  Also, cool idea about mailing in memory cards!
                  http://www.pavilionboards.com/forum/...ad.php?t=15884
                  4th post down. Glad I thought of it.

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                    #10
                    Re: Field of Dreams Contest: Extension and Expansion

                    What's a field of dreams?
                    My kind of life’s no better off
                    If I’ve got the map or if I’m lost.

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                      #11
                      Re: Field of Dreams Contest: Extension and Expansion

                      Originally posted by JPS View Post
                      Perhaps we should extend it later then 6 days? If they have to mail it thats 4 days right there just in the mail(or does it just have to be postmarked by the end of the contest?)
                      "We will accept any entries that were put in the mail before the deadline of 2/24."--so it just needs to be postmarked before 2/24 (which is a Sunday--so you'll want to get it in the mail the day before), and arrive in a reasonable amount of time.

                      I think that six extra days should be enough. However, if a lot of people say they want another extension, I'll add a few more days on. Please let me know, guys.

                      Originally posted by Seraph
                      4th post down. Glad I thought of it.
                      Glad you thought of it, then.

                      Originally posted by Irate Giraffe
                      What's a field of dreams?
                      Well, you know... if you build it, they will come!


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                        #12
                        Re: Field of Dreams Contest: Extension and Expansion

                        Will we be able to view screen shots of all the entries once the contest is finished? I'd love to see why the winners were chosen.

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                          #13
                          Re: Field of Dreams Contest: Extension and Expansion

                          I think Obright has already agreed to do that

                          Here I come Pav, like the Kool-Aid man barging into a funeral! Oh yeah!

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                            Re: Field of Dreams Contest: Extension and Expansion

                            STATUS REPORT

                            With about 24 hours left until the end of this contest, here's what we have from everybody.

                            RECEIVED MAPS FROM
                            Lausen: 2 maps
                            Irate Giraffe: 1 map
                            Pagerron: 1 map

                            EXPECTING TO POSSIBLY RECEIVE FROM
                            Sleepywolf
                            Stoopiddood9
                            Red Dragon (file or video)

                            If a file is submitted or mailed after the deadline, it will be up to the individual judges to accept or deny. If it's less than a day, you should be fine. Past that, you're on dicey ground. At any rate, please try to respect the deadline.

                            We're hoping to see the amazing stuff you're capable of putting together! Once more, best of luck.

                            More details about the judging timeframe, etc., will come on Monday, once we've received all the submissions.
                            Last edited by Wavelength; 02-24-2008, 09:20 PM.


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                              #15
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                              Originally posted by Seraph View Post
                              Will we be able to view screen shots of all the entries once the contest is finished? I'd love to see why the winners were chosen.
                              Yes, Obright is going to take screenies and we shall post them alongside the reviews.

                              With the permission of the creators of each map, we also plan to post the files so you can experience why the winners were chosen.


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