Forum Teams, an idea Options

[markchapman10]

So I did a basic search and didn't find anything when I searched "forum teams". I was wondering, does R3 have an event where the forum has a few teams and then builds a game and a few selected judges judges the games?

[Shaddow]

We do not, but I think that is an incredible idea and should be pursued in more detail! I would love to see what some of these amazing people can do when they combine their powers. It will result in either the greatest games EVER, or the end of the world...

[Jens of Zanicuud]

Challenge accepted
It's surely is a good idea, but should be elaborated a bit.
Anyway, good job, Mark - every time I log in I see you proposing new things (such as the Map shop) and this is surely a valuable feature

Keep on this way,

Jens

[X-M-O]

The last team-based event we had was a game competition, and we had some great results (for example: Finding Eden). We haven't had any since then, except for the RRR community game that is still being developed by many members of the community. ^^

The idea is great, and I think having another event - or ongoing events - with team-based developing would really be quite fun and exciting. =]

[markchapman10]

Well, what I was thinking was we get a few teams (there can be as many as needed).
Other than the team leader the other spots will needed to be filled.(writer, musician, etc.)
these teams will have there own specific group.
The competition (y'all could name it)
There could be a topic to submit who ever's name that would want to be a judge.
the competition could happen every two months, and could run for as long as y'all wanted it to. (week, two weeks.) just throwing around some Ideas,maybe unorganized but some ideas, lol.

This post has been edited by markchapman10: Nov 13 2012, 01:05 PM

[Shaddow]

Actually this kind of makes me think of a reality show type thing like The Next Game Boss, run by IGN. Where we can do parts of the game in short contests. Like a week to come up with the game, a working title, the concept, and at least the primary characters, as well as the Genre.

Then we could have some concept art for the next week, like maybe the concept for the characters or even sprites and faces if they manage. Or maybe a title screen and theme music?

Each 'contest' could give points, but instead of people being eliminated like on most of these shows, we just have the points determine something at the end, like the awards given or something? This is just kind of a brainstorm, but I think it could be great.

[markchapman10]

sounds good, but a week for concept art?
and the Map Shops against the rules for contests =]

rev points, or one of those flashy award things for a sig for reward?

This post has been edited by markchapman10: Nov 13 2012, 01:20 PM

[Shaddow]

Valid Questions, but I think rewards and such should be left up to whoever decides to run this contest. I know I cannot run it, because I'm totally going to be involved with this.

Just spoke with some people over Skype and there is definitely some interest in this, hopefully people will step forth with interest and ideas to help make this a reality! Also a week for concept art, only because this is a forum and people do still have real lives, so time will be needed, maybe not a week, but that can all be worked out later, this is just rough draft stuff.

[markchapman10]

Valid Questions, but I think rewards and such should be left up to whoever decides to run this contest. I know I cannot run it, because I'm totally going to be involved with this.

Just spoke with some people over Skype and there is definitely some interest in this, hopefully people will step forth with interest and ideas to help make this a reality! Also a week for concept art, only because this is a forum and people do still have real lives, so time will be needed, maybe not a week, but that can all be worked out later, this is just rough draft stuff.

If no one else wants to run this, I will run this. My question is the teams, lol, I think that would be funny watching every one scatter. Like the spam topic a few days ago.
but I think more than one person should run this.

This post has been edited by markchapman10: Nov 13 2012, 01:33 PM

[Shaddow]

Actually we have several staff members and mods that are experts at running contests. As far as teams go, I think we should allow people to form teams of up to four, but as small as just one if they want. They can decide who does what role and spread the work out. I realize varying team sizes may seem like an advantage for some, but there are drawbacks to larger teams too.

[markchapman10]

Actually we have several staff members and mods that are experts at running contests. As far as teams go, I think we should allow people to form teams of up to four, but as small as just one if they want. They can decide who does what role and spread the work out. I realize varying team sizes may seem like an advantage for some, but there are drawbacks to larger teams too.

Would one person not just be super slow? as compared to a whole team?

This post has been edited by markchapman10: Nov 13 2012, 01:52 PM

[Shaddow]

Admittedly one person would have more work to do, and may not have all the talent of a full group, but they also do not fight for ideas or creative control, when they think of something it becomes an idea without the need to discuss and change so they can work faster. Obviously there are still some major disadvantages to a single person team, but that would be up to the team if they wanted to try it.

[X-M-O]

Yeah, when we had our team competition, we had one "team" with only a single member and he still submitted on time and all. ^^
So it worked fine in the past, and I don't think it'll be much of a problem if that's the route someone wants to take. =]

I'm currently running the festive resource race, but it doesn't seem to be getting as much attention as the previous one, so I might cancel it next week. But I could help out a bit with the idea, if you need the help.

[kaz]

We do have a community game running and another ResourceRace in progress - maybe this idea can be implemented in the newyear.

Staff have to organise these type of competition - to avoid all kinds of pitfalls, The idea is good Mark and maybe you can help when they get something going.

[Shaddow]

I don't think this should be started any time soon, we already do have things going. I'm mainly thinking that getting it ready and organized for when we DO run it will make things go that much smoother!