Overview:
In pairs of two, create a 3 chapter hack. Partner 1 makes the initial chapter then hands it over to partner 2 to play it and make a follow up chapter; afterwards both members design the final chapter together. No judges! Just me, recording your chapters and uploading to YouTube, scoring will be left to community votes (requires FEU account).
RULES:
ENGINE:
Use whatever engine at your disposal to create a SRPG
TEAMS:
Pairs of two for chapter creation (maps, eventing, gameplay); having each member be solely responsible for their individual chapter
Art assets can be contributed by others (or taken from f2u sources)
Feel free to post here if you’re looking for a teammate
LENGTH:
Submission Length: Entries are restricted to three playable chapters
Chapter Length: Be reasonable! A well designed project that takes a total of 8 turns is better than 3 endgame-esque chapters haphazardly glued together.
Encouraging or requiring save stating is frowned upon
Only one map may be used for gameplay for each chapter
THE PROCESS:
Please respect the telephone process!
- Partner 1 makes Chapter 1
- Partner 2 plays Chapter 1
- Partner 2 makes Chapter 2
- Partner 1 plays Chapter 2
- Both partners make Chapter 3
You can brainstorm general ideas together before starting; but in the spirit of the Telephone™ Partner 2 shouldn’t make changes or provide input for Chapter 1 the same for Partner 1 for Chapter 2. Once the initial chapters are done your bed has been made! Lie in it together (not creepy) and make Chapter 3 together.
CONTENT:
No themes or guidelines here other than the FEU content rules applying. Submissions may not be rated 17+.
DEADLINE:
The deadline to submit your project is midnight (EST), July 22nd. That gives you 6 weeks and change.
The NEW deadline is midnight August 18th.
DISQUALIFICATION:
Entrants will be disqualified if they:
Submit an entry that does not boot
Submit an entry that cannot be finished
Submit an entry that’s an absolute slog to play
Submit more than three playable chapters in an entry
Submit an entry with more or less than two chapter creators
Submit an entry directly recycled from another game
Disqualified entries will not get their recording uploaded
SCORING:
Scores are determined by public vote using a 7 point Likert Scale for three categories:
The Scale:
1- Strongly Disagree
2- Disagree
3- Somewhat Disagree
4- Neither Agree Nor Disagree
5- Somewhat Agree
6- Agree
7- Strongly Agree
Gameplay:
The gameplay of this project is engaging, fair, and designed in a way where no aspect feels superfluous.
Narrative:
The narrative of this submission flows well both between and within chapters ending on a satisfying conclusion.
Presentation:
The presentation of this submission is aesthetically pleasing, has consistency, and compliments the rest of the submission.
Results will be averaged and rounded (>= .5 rounds up)
Disclaimer:
Any votes that are suspected to be illegitimate can be thrown out.
SUBMITTING YOUR ENTRY:
Please DM me a link here on the forum with the content. I won’t be playing them until the deadline hits so if you send me multiple downloads I’m only clicking the last one.
VIDEOS:
Recording will start after the deadline and they’ll be shared after they’re all done, along with the voting polls.
PRIZE:
TBD, but there will probably be one. It’ll be announced after the deadline.
If teaming up with others isn’t your jam, or if you’re a particularly sadistic individual who wishes to inflict misery upon the host, please check out MAPPY’s sister contest : Super Hit Post Contest … Word on the street says there may be an additional prize if you partake in both; but you didn’t hear it from me…
