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Speed-Packing - A Data Pack Contest!
Pleasenotme
What is it?
Speed-Packing is a contest where participants have to make data packs in a short time-span based on a topic. The topic will be revealed some time between UTC 2 p.m. and UTC 3 p.m. on 29th July, Thursday.
Rules
- Preparing a data pack for the competition in advance is not allowed.
- Entries must be made specifically for the competition.
- Entries must be submitted before UTC 2 p.m. on 30th July, Friday
- Entries must not be extensive. Don't make a data pack that's going to take me five hours to test. Overly extensive data packs will be disqualified.
- You are advised to use the in-built uploading system of PMC. If possible, do not use external download links. Links from sites I do not recognize will not be considered (Mediafire is acceptable)
- Late entries will not be considered.
- Do not ask for the topic before UTC 2 p.m. on the 29th.
- PMC Rules apply.
- No troll or joke data packs.
Judging will be done on the basis of:
- Creativity and Originality - Your data pack should be creative and original
- Execution - It should function smoothly and should be bug-free
- Efficiency - It should not have many redundant features in the inner workings
- Gameplay Balance - It should not make the game too easy or too hard (data packs that add a reasonable challenge are fine, but data packs that summon charged creepers at the player every 2 seconds are not)
- Entertainment Value - The data pack should be fun to test.- Don't make a data pack that adds a banana that can be crafted after a 10-hour-long process which does basically nothing. That's not fun.
- Content - The data pack should add a decent amount of content. The more content you add, the more points you get here.
- Bugs - The data pack should be as bug-free as possible.
- Abstraction - The inner workings should be more-or-less hidden from the casual user in gameplay.
If you want to enter, say so in the comments below. You will be pinged during the declaration of the topic. Once the topic is declared, you may start making your data pack. Once you finish, post it on PMC and include the phrase "Entry for Speed-Packing Contest" in the title. Then post the link to the data pack page in the comments here.
TOPIC REVEAL
The topic is "Pirates"! Go now, make your data packs! Quick! You only have 24 hours from now!
Thanks to mrurl42 for the idea!
If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments!
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Slight change in rules, 6 extra hours have been added to the submission period
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too bad that still covers my school day lmao
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lol
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Quick! Start data packing, everybody who entered! You only have 24 hours from now! Good luck, and may the best data pack win!
Pings:
That1Rand0mChannel-SBCDev
One_Nose
YokaiS
97543543954353459v3454y5v3ui
Ajana
The ExiIed FeIIow
vEnOmBoy_X
HoboMaggot
Ronald_mao
Gamingbarn
LynnStorms
wyvvernn
TheBlue Creations
ProfTechnic
IoeCmcomc
Good luck! The topic is "Pirates"!
Pings:
That1Rand0mChannel-SBCDev
One_Nose
YokaiS
97543543954353459v3454y5v3ui
Ajana
The ExiIed FeIIow
vEnOmBoy_X
HoboMaggot
Ronald_mao
Gamingbarn
LynnStorms
wyvvernn
TheBlue Creations
ProfTechnic
IoeCmcomc
Good luck! The topic is "Pirates"!
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also umm i don't think you revealed the theme at the time you promised. You released it at like 1am utc on the 28th, while you said you were going to release it at like 2pm on the 29th. You released it at 6pm for me, and I couldn't do anything today because I was at an amusement park with my family for the entire day. Since it's 24 hours, I would have to submit my thing at 6pm on the 29th, so I only have 17 hours from now. Subtract that number with the amount of time for me sleeping which would be 9 hours, and 2 hours for the program I'm taking at 10-12, and like 1 hour for me to rest and eat food after I get home cause I'm not a robot, and 3 hours for me to finish all my summer homework for the day and I only have 2 hours to make my datapack. There is no way I'm gonna be stressing myself out doing that.
sorry I don't think I'll be submitting anything :(
sorry I don't think I'll be submitting anything :(
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Ah... time zones can be confusing - It's the 29th where I live. I revealed at UTC 1:30
Edit - wait, I think it still is UTC 29th tho, because UTC would have to be over 24 hours behind IST for 7:00 am IST 29th to be 1:30 am UTC 28th
Edit - Decided to add 6 extra hours
Edit - wait, I think it still is UTC 29th tho, because UTC would have to be over 24 hours behind IST for 7:00 am IST 29th to be 1:30 am UTC 28th
Edit - Decided to add 6 extra hours
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damn that's generous
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I think MattZachZion and Chimerabot might want to be part of it as well
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Hm.... well I guess as long as they submit in time they can take part.
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I didn't anticipate being busy for like half the day today, so... er, I'll try to do my best...
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Can I make a datapack that takes an old idea with a unique spin on it?
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As long as it fits within the theme (which is "Pirates")
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Oh boy time to spend like 3-4 hrs on this because thats all I have
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Good luck! I don't doubt that you'll be able to make something decent in that time!
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srry I wont be able to submit anything. Got a huge amt of work piled up today
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Oof, okay.
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Same as the other guy I also had no idea for the datapack. I do have ocean themed datapack planned but it has little connection to Pirate but I would still participate in this if you host more
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Oof ok. I think my next contest will be give you guys more time to make the entries lol, one day is way too less for most people to make a good data pack.
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I don't really have a problem with one day deadline but it'll probably be good for those in difference timezone. I love the concept anyway will be looking forward to it!
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Sorry man, wont be able to submit anything. ZERO ideas for a pirate theme datapack.
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Oof, ok.
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Very excited to try these packs tho.
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They are pretty cool, I plan to try them all together with some friends when I'm done.
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Content - The data pack should add a decent amount of content. The more content you add, the more points you get here.This is biased towards the people who have more time, which means the people in bad timezones would not get a lot of points in this area. (e.g. me and YokaiS).
Additionally it doesnt reward the people with difficult to add content, maybe change the description up a bit
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Don't worry, it's mainly to prevent people from submitting a data pack that has near-zero content without me being able to do anything about it in judging - as long as you don't provide too less content, most people are going to get similar marks in this section (also, more difficult to add content will get more marks than the same amount of less difficult to add content)
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Okay, phew... my datapack has undergone some cutbacks... hopefully it'll be done on time. I'm so close.
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Good luck!
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How much time left?
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About 5-6 hours left, make sure you submit on time!
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I don't have enough time then.
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Oof! Sad, I was looking forward to seeing your work!
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Lol u wanna join?
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You're in!
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(Is Curseforge an appropriate website for a download link?)
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(I would prefer a direct download from PMC, but if you insist, curseforge will do.)
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You're in!
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"I'll eat a log"
"We be blue"
"So it was a bee"
"And I flee a salami"
"We be blue"
"So it was a bee"
"And I flee a salami"
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Added another rule btw - no troll or joke data packs
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Added some fields in the judging section (content, bugs, abstraction)
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Ooh, good job! I'll be trying it out soon!
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So I commented 6 days ago wanting to enter, never got confirmation though, am I in?
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Oh, sorry about that. Yes, now you're in!
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Sounds good and I would love to enter if I have the time, but it looks like you need a rules clarification on the use of libraries and content (textures, models, sounds, etc.) made outside the gamejam window. Could I use a model I made today if it happens to fit within the theme? Could I use someone else's texture pack for custom item textures with their permission? Could I use assets from an old game (like making a playable Super Mario with the original sprite) or from free online resources? Or am I just limited to Minecraft textures and anything I draw myself within the 24 hour window?
Also, are total conversions (custom minigames or something) ok or does it need to be a mod for survival mode?
Also, are total conversions (custom minigames or something) ok or does it need to be a mod for survival mode?
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So should I enroll your name?
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I'm not sure whether I can make it or not, I'll try though.
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Ok! I'll write your name.
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