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Author:  Parakarry [ Mon Sep 21, 2015 11:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Official MFGG Super Mario Maker level contest!

It's here! The MFGG Super Mario Maker contest!
We're having a site and forum wide contest to design the best level based on your votes.

Rules!
The theme of this contest is: None! If we have other contests we might have themes or parameters, but this one I wanted to be purely any level.
-Use only your own levels.
-Post your level codes here! Thumbnails optional.
-Don't make automatic Mario levels, those are in a class of their own. Normal levels only.
-Entries will be accepted until October 6th, that's two weeks. Voting starts that day.
-Only one level per user. If you want to change your level you have to cancel the first one.
-Voting will be based on what you believe is your favorite level.

Here are some loose guidelines for voting for your favorite:
-Design: A well designed level is always good. A good theme, a good play feel.
-Challenge: More difficult levels are usually better than really easy levels. Though keep in mind Kaizo-y levels might be TOO tough...
-Low spamminess: If you clutter the level with way too many enemies, it might not be as good. There's challenge and there's crazy.
-Enjoyability: The right amount of design, challenge, and feel will make the level more enjoyable to play.

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Special Competition badges will be given out for first, second, and third through fifth place.

This isn't meant to clash with the Privana contest, that's a multi-forum contest. This is MFGG only.

Now questions:
1. Once it's voting time, I'm torn if I should make an account for votes to be PM'ed to that I would manage, or if it should be public, because I don't know if that would sway things if it were to be public. What should I have?
2. If we have more Mario Maker contests, should we have a new designated badge for them? Like Minigame, Sprite, so on?

Author:  Mit [ Tue Sep 22, 2015 1:45 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Official MFGG Super Mario Maker level contest!

i think mario maker level comps should always have a set theme, that way judging them can be a bit more of an objective kinda thing. all the voting parameters you listed are a lot more on the subjective side of things, though it'd be better under a theme since there's a clear direction. ie if the theme was a haunted house level, you could do "how well does it convey the feeling of a haunted house?" over "how good does it look in general?"

Author:  AsteriskX [ Tue Sep 22, 2015 5:28 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Official MFGG Super Mario Maker level contest!

I didn't even get Super Mario Maker yet but I'll be sure to pick it up especially for this occasion! I don't have many badges... :( So I hope I win!

Author:  Ultramario [ Tue Sep 22, 2015 9:03 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Official MFGG Super Mario Maker level contest!

Just to clarify: The levels need to have been uploaded after the competition has started, right?

Author:  Parakarry [ Tue Sep 22, 2015 1:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Official MFGG Super Mario Maker level contest!

Ultramario wrote:
Just to clarify: The levels need to have been uploaded after the competition has started, right?

For this one, probably not, I want to keep it open to what people have made. If you've made a good level, post it!
Everyone's made a bunch anyway.
If we do another one I might have no repeat levels.

Author:  Parakarry [ Tue Sep 22, 2015 1:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Official MFGG Super Mario Maker level contest!

Mit wrote:
i think mario maker level comps should always have a set theme, that way judging them can be a bit more of an objective kinda thing. all the voting parameters you listed are a lot more on the subjective side of things, though it'd be better under a theme since there's a clear direction. ie if the theme was a haunted house level, you could do "how well does it convey the feeling of a haunted house?" over "how good does it look in general?"

I wanted the first one to just be favorite level, very open, since everyone has been making levels already they could submit them.
And the voting parameter suggestions are just guidelines and tips.
Actually talked with Vinnyvideo in PMs trying to see what to base the contest on, we feel "favorite" is broad enough and would include well designed and decently challenging levels.

Author:  Old Yuanxian [ Tue Sep 22, 2015 1:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Official MFGG Super Mario Maker level contest!

As an experienced SMF2 level maker, I would easily win this. But I don't have Super Mario Maker...

Author:  MarioBuilder [ Tue Sep 22, 2015 1:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Official MFGG Super Mario Maker level contest!

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PuzzleBros1: Ghost Guiding
A tricky puzzle involving spinjumps. Don't let the spiny fall off of the Boo!
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Author:  Old Yuanxian [ Tue Sep 22, 2015 2:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Official MFGG Super Mario Maker level contest!

MarioBuilder wrote:
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PuzzleBros1: Ghost Guiding
A tricky puzzle involving spinjumps. Don't let the spiny fall off of the Boo!
E118-0000-003E-EF09

Pretty clever ^^

Author:  Ultramario [ Tue Sep 22, 2015 5:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Official MFGG Super Mario Maker level contest!

Parakarry wrote:
For this one, probably not, I want to keep it open to what people have made. If you've made a good level, post it!

That would make sense, considering how you can just make a level and just upload it later.


I which case I'll enter this:
Mario's under fire
ID: 43CA-0000-0049-D91D
A water level where Mario is under heavy fire. It's fairly short, but tough.

Author:  Cruise Elroy [ Tue Sep 22, 2015 9:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Official MFGG Super Mario Maker level contest!

I'd like to enter this. Now to think of a level to submit...

Author:  Parakarry [ Wed Sep 23, 2015 12:49 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Official MFGG Super Mario Maker level contest!

I've got a good idea coming too but I have to build it first.

Author:  Friendly Dictator [ Wed Sep 23, 2015 7:06 pm ]
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Here's my level:
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height of fashion (396D-0000-0066-F417)

Author:  robotovrlord [ Thu Sep 24, 2015 12:39 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Official MFGG Super Mario Maker level contest!

Joined the forums so I can enter this! looks like fun.
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1-8 Bowser's Prison. Power up!

(9454-0000-0047-72C6)

Every power up opens a new path. Power up enough to break free from Bowser's Prison!

Author:  SMBMM [ Thu Sep 24, 2015 3:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Official MFGG Super Mario Maker level contest!

Alright, here's my newly created entry just for this contest!

The Mountainous Castle
83A3-0000-0069-2ACC

For this level, I tried putting everything I could and still make it a fully fleshed out Mario-esque level. Challenge awaits when approaching the castle parts, but the final result is still anything but too difficult to be suited for Mario.

Author:  Burning Fox [ Thu Sep 24, 2015 4:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Official MFGG Super Mario Maker level contest!

I'm here and ready to lose.

Pikmins’ Big Day Out
A019-0000-007E-00E3

A Pikmin-themed adventure. Explore a lush and secret-filled level while keeping yourself from getting chomped up by big baddies. Features a boss fight, many hidden 1-ups, and some fun challenges.

Author:  AsteriskX [ Fri Sep 25, 2015 7:02 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Official MFGG Super Mario Maker level contest!

I'll try to get Super Mario Maker soon!

By the way, are there certain times competitions are held, or just whenever? Also, do you always get badges for getting 3rd, 2nd or 1st?

Author:  Ihatefiendishchain [ Fri Sep 25, 2015 9:48 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Official MFGG Super Mario Maker level contest!

I'd Love to enter this, but i don't have Super Mario Maker :( , oh well, good luck to the entrants.

Author:  Azu [ Sat Sep 26, 2015 6:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Official MFGG Super Mario Maker level contest!

Hi, registered for this contest.

Level Code: BB02-0000-0072-89A4
Level Name: Harden Castle

I don't know how to grab images from a WiiU, so yeah.

Author:  DJ Coco [ Sat Sep 26, 2015 9:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Official MFGG Super Mario Maker level contest!

Copypasting my post

Railway Riddle House
ID: 5B93-0000-0073-FF06

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This is my first level. I went on a marathon unlocking everything first, so I could make a really good first level. I spent 3-4 hours thinking out the gimmicks, how to make everything work and how to make it all look good and fun to play. Fun fact: I even ran out of ground when making this level.

Level Theme: SMB1
Environment: Ghost House / Castle (Sub)
Difficulty: Insane
Genre: Riddle / Hardcore

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