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It has been a couple of years since Starblaster left and, with him, the SRL Scripting Competitions. As those were fun, here is another one.

I will be the judge. For now I won't need help or so, just your participation! See the threads in this section for more information on rules.

List of current participants:
There used to be a list here, but the response is overwhelming! A LOT of people are willing to join!

Short reminder: Teams are also allowed, Hybrid scripts can gather way more points than reflection alone and if you are lazy: submit a 30-line reflection powercutter!

Edit: Also, submitting can be done by PMing a script to me.

Good luck to everyone; Let the games begin!

This is one of the most exciting thread's I have read on SRL in a long time! Thank you for hosting and preparing all of these threads! There actually have been a couple competitions after Starblaster left, but I remember one of them failed horribly (Judge were lazy/no end result was ever given :p).

Could you please link to the stickies on the bottom of this thread? At first I assumed this thread was the only information about the competition!

Good Luck to everyone! Get working, get excited, you can do it!

Count me in!

From: EvilChicken!
Count me in!

Really?!
Then count me out! :duh::p

Count me in also!

Im in

I'm in!

Sounds like something I can do as a new scripter, count me in (although it wont be that good)

Bring the games. :)
I'm in.

I'm in! Time to learn color, I've been relying on Reflection too much…

Less than one month?

Sorry I don't have that kind of time.

From: IceFire908
Less than one month?

Sorry I don't have that kind of time.

Seriously, it doesn't take that long to script this kind of script?

From: Frement
Seriously, it doesn't take that long to script this kind of script?

If you want to win it does.

Wow what rotten timing lol.

Was going to make a reflection firemaker as my second reflection script, right after I tackle a cooker to learn reflection.

Guess I'll have to put the cooker on hold and actually put some effort into it to make it a hybrid. Life is rough lol. :)

I loved reading this thread, makes the forums feel more alive, competition!

I'm definitely in, good luck all.

Im in!
Also, can the script be released to the public before the deadline?

Edit: Will the "Secret prize" be announced after the Competition to everyone? The suspense is killing me already…

100% in, got the perfect plan! :3

-Boom

:[ I'm too baby to be in with any devs/people I know who script better than me in.

But I should just join and do my best, even If I don't win it will be a good experience, and I'll learn a lot from the judging too.

Awww YoHoJo, c'mon. I know you have it in you. Anything is better than nothing.

I will join! I just have to find an idea and go with it.
Just to be clear about possible points?(need a confirm):
Color > Hybrid(Only ref walking) > All ref

Color>Reflection (Larger point max for color (points capped for ref) ALSO color normally means better points in technique/creativity)

Hybrid (meaning BOTH color AND reflection (as backup only) is the same points as color)

Right?!

Okay, but you had better agree to finish this one Markus.

From: lordsaturn
Okay, but you had better agree to finish this one Markus.

Does this mean you're in too?!

I'll join in as well, good luck to everyone :)

I'm in :D

Edit: also, what's more points, hybrid or color?

From: TomTuff
I'm in :D

Edit: also, what's more points, hybrid or color?

if you mean hybrid as reflection back up, and not some part color and some reflection, hybrid is more.

count me in :)

From: TomTuff

Edit: also, what's more points, hybrid or color?

I'm wondering this also since I will most likely go for 100% color. I'm doing this for fun and reflection just seems so boring and easy :p. 100% should get some kind of bonus.

I'm in!

I'm in

Are we going to get more information on how the grading works? I think a large portion of it should be purely based on how well it runs.

From: Heysus
Are we going to get more information on how the grading works? I think a large portion of it should be purely based on how well it runs.

It does.
Read this?
http://villavu.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62526

From: YoHoJo
It does.
Read this?
http://villavu.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62526

ok, cool, didn't know about that :duh:

From: MylesMadness
Im in!
Also, can the script be released to the public before the deadline?

Edit: Will the "Secret prize" be announced after the Competition to everyone? The suspense is killing me already…

Secret prize will be announced to everyone but it's a bit uncertain atm.
You can release your script to public earlier of course, but those 3 weeks? I'd say just wait and let us be surprized :)

In, PM sent :)

In any way would it be against the rules if I posted my script for more wide-spread testing in the "First Script" testing part of "Public Scripts"? This is my first complete script(miraculously working somehow) but I want to make sure what I'm able to do runs smooth.

Good luck to everyone participating (:
I hope you all win.
remember, Victory Loves Preparation.

From: PatDuffy
In any way would it be against the rules if I posted my script for more wide-spread testing in the "First Script" testing part of "Public Scripts"? This is my first complete script(miraculously working somehow) but I want to make sure what I'm able to do runs smooth.

You can do that if you want to. It doesn't say you can't do it, does it? ;)

From: Markus
You can do that if you want to. It doesn't say you can't do it, does it? ;)

Well no it doesn't but it did say on the rules thread that scripts that were preexisting would be judged harder so I wasn't sure if this fell under that rule

From: PatDuffy
In any way would it be against the rules if I posted my script for more wide-spread testing in the "First Script" testing part of "Public Scripts"? This is my first complete script(miraculously working somehow) but I want to make sure what I'm able to do runs smooth.

If i was you, i wouldn't release it because anyone else might just copy the ideas and make it better themselves. ;)

@Markus

How is SPS going to affect our score?

I am working with a way to get the reflection withdrawing working again, which will be used in my script, the original was mostly my work (with mormonman making touch ups and making it look neater), do I get credit for that work?

I am in, although I don't like my competition :D
Evil
YoHoJo
Xyt3x
Richard

SSRL and Super Devs….Well I will give it a shot, and will hopefully show my artistic flair, and hopefully I will have a decent chance…

I am working with a way to get the reflection withdrawing working again, which will be used in my script, I am using a fair portion of, the original was mostly my work (with mormonman making touch ups, making it look neater and breaking it up into bite sized functions), do I get credit for that work?

From: lordsaturn
@Markus

How is SPS going to affect our score?

You can use it, but I can't give you points for special 1337 walking techniques then (unless you are called marpis).
Also if it lags my PC out, there might be some negative consequences for your runtime points.

Sadly, I don't think I'll be able to finish my entry in time. I'd rather do it right than submit something half-assed, but I don't have the time to devote to this ATM. It's really a shame, because my goal was to completely rework the POS that was my Deamonheim WC script.

From: Tlachtli
Sadly, I don't think I'll be able to finish my entry in time. I'd rather do it right than submit something half-assed, but I don't have the time to devote to this ATM. It's really a shame.

This!

Is it possible to get a time extension? I'm certain I'm far from the only one who wants that.

From: EvilChicken!
This!

Is it possible to get a time extension? I'm certain I'm far from the only one who wants that.

Please! Extend the time!

From: Frement
Please! Extend the time!

I wouldn't mind either, more time to learn new concepts I can add would be lovely. I'm currently just trying to make what I have done run with decent stability.

Yes, a time extension would be nice.

Markus, care to comment on the requests? :rolleyes:

Might extend but I already gave 3 weeks.

I'll accept submissions after deadline as long as you're not tooo far off.

If you want this to be a fair competition than you either have to take points for lateness or extend the deadline for everyone.

Good scripts can't be rushed.

From: IceFire908
If you want this to be a fair competition than you either have to take points for lateness or extend the deadline for everyone.

This, Markus.
Sorry to be a bitch, but:
- He has a point, regarding fairness
- I'd like a specific date and time for absolute deadline


Sorry. :x

I request at least 2 weeks extension to the deadline so I can finish my script, I'm moving my stuff to a new apartment and I don't have internet connection there for a few days.

Honestly, less than a month was never enough time for a good large scale competition.

I think it's meant just as a bit of fun, as it is the first one in a while. I'm sure any more future ones will be more serious, with a more generous deadline.

Just make whatever you can in the time, you'll probably still stand a pretty good chance. I haven't started yet, and I plan to submit one :P

EDIT:

if you are lazy [limited on time]: submit a 30-line reflection powercutter!

I agree with Richard, the only way we are going to have multiple of these is if we don't keep extending the dates so that people lose interest. IMHO.

Aww I forgot about this :(

I'll see what i can whip up in a week? :p

(Anyone mind if i sign up now? lol I might not even finish it but i'll try… )

For those wondering/judging. Remember that time that I said I was in? I'm out.

I have no interest in scripting right now.

From: Nose Smasher
Aww I forgot about this :(

I'll see what i can whip up in a week? :p

(Anyone mind if i sign up now? lol I might not even finish it but i'll try… )

Tip: a powercutter that only cuts regular trees and is only 30 lines can win from a heavy duty, full blown falador yew chopper due to the runtime requirements ;)

Are we allowed to release the scripts? :)

I handed mine in today… And it'd been released, yeah.

Can i submit mine tomorrow? Not quite finished yet :p

I can't participate because of the time limit.
Perfection can't be rushed. ;)

-Drop out.

I knew you wouldn't make it, Timer! :rolleyes:

lol @ "I could win that comp easily…" on msn

This was announced on time. You don't have a good script now, you should've started earlier.

From: Zyt3x
I knew you wouldn't make it, Timer! :rolleyes:

lol @ "I could win that comp easily…" on msn

I was too busy with RRL to win this. ;)

From: Train
I was too busy with RRL to win this. ;)

From: Dynamite

Obvious sarcasm is obvious.

From: Train
I was too busy with RRL to win this. ;)

Holy sh1t…. that's a direct insult.



Edit: Maybe if everyone ignores him.. he will stop posting.

From: Frement
Good scripts can't be rushed.

Sure they can't; but you just send in what you have on the deadline. You can always finish it later. Unless you do the same with your homework?

From: lordsaturn
Maybe if everyone ignores him.. he will stop posting.

Because prohibition ALWAYS works.

From: lordsaturn
Holy sh1t…. that's a direct insult.



Edit: Maybe if everyone ignores him.. he will stop posting.

Once again, obvious sarcasm is obvious.

It's not sarcasm/Obvious sarcasm when you're like that all the time, Timer :)

From: Zyt3x
It's not sarcasm/Obvious sarcasm when you're like that all the time, Timer :)

I just like to be a smart ass/sarcastic a lot. ;)

What's actually happening with this?
It says it's over but I couldn't find a results post/thread and any winners etc.

Plus, I'd like to be in on the next competition :)

Markus has left so I don't think this will still be happening

From: cycrosism
Markus has left so I don't think this will still be happening

I'm sure we can come up with a couple of judges.

He just stepped down from Dev/Mod duties he said, I'm sure he'd still love to judge this, I guess he's just MIA for a while, and if he doesn't wish to I'm sure we can find at least one/multiple judges to finish this off.

Hey, don't worry guys! I will do the judging as I stated before.
It might just take a while because I'm in the last 6 weeks of high school, which means a lot of important exams as I'd like to get in Uni.

Wait, does this mean I am older than you markus?

From: Bad Boy JH
Wait, does this mean I am older than you markus?

Your birthday is 27th of March 1993, Markus' is 13th of November 1992

What's the end date I'm interested.

wat.

Deadline: 16 March 2011, 12.00 (noon) GMT

From: Dynamite
wat.

Deadline: 16 March 2011, 12.00 (noon) GMT

Yeah, for script entries. He can take as long as he wants to judge/grade.

It might just take a while because I'm in the last 6 weeks of high school, which means a lot of important exams as I'd like to get in Uni.

From: tofurocks
What's the end date I'm interested.

From: YoHoJo
Yeah, for script entries. He can take as long as he wants to judge/grade.

This :)

E: Unless I interpreted wrong?

Nah, everything's fine <3.

Is this ANOTHER contest that will take ages to judge?

Today I have work (might have some time tonight), and tomorrow I need to attend my uncle's wedding.
That leaves me with Sunday, but it'll be a really beautiful day then, so I'll do it in the evening.
Just bug me a little bit about it and I'll judge :)

I drop you a reminder when I get off work tonight. That way you'll have someone to talk to while you go through the scripts.

~BraK