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A jam converted from a legacy contest
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    Jam is over.
    It ran from August 12, 2013 @ 4:00 pm UTC to September 12, 2013 @ 4:00 pm UTC
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    Basic Summary

    Finalists Jam accepted Maps from participants.
    Requires maps are downloadable.

    Read the about for more information.

    Judging

    Ranked by Judges - Only members of the jam assigned with judging permission can vote.
    Entries can't be updated during the judge phase.
    31 day entry period.

    Rating Criteria

    1. Concept & Originality
      Rated 1 to 10
    2. Technique & Execution
      Rated 1 to 10
    3. Presentation
      Rated 1 to 10
  • About

    Converted Legacy Event

    This event was converted from our old contest and event system into our new jam format for historic preservation. Some details may be confusing in the new jam context.

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    The Contest Theme!

    With the Earth behind him and vast space in front, Steve piloted his spaceship into the deep blackness that was his galaxy. For many months he searched the emptiness for the Winged Ones, who had originally inspired his adventure into space, but to no avail. He scanned the surfaces of planets he found, observed faraway stars in search of life, but he found nothing. Finally, one day, with his spaceship low on fuel and morale lower than ever, he descended to the surface of a dark, rocky planet. His sensors had detected the air was breathable, and he had little choice in the matter as it would not be long before his spaceship was out of fuel and left to drift.


    Suddenly, as he descended through the planet's atmosphere, a gargantuan storm arose out of nowhere and smashed his ship with rain, hail, heavy winds, and debris. His ship was tossed about like a rag doll until finally, lightning struck the metal hull, and the ship's power was lost. He fell to the surface of the planet.


    Steve awoke, lying on some sort of hard surface. He was afraid to open his eyes, not wanting to see the wreckage of his ship he had worked so hard to build. He slowly opened his eyes, only to huge surprise as he realized he was not in a shipwreck on the rocky planet; he was somewhere else entirely. The explosion from his spaceship crashing into the planet combined with the powerful storm raging around him had caused a rift in the time-space continuum, and Steve had been brought to an alternate dimension; Steve was in the Nether. As he gazed about, he realized that the Nether was not the horrible, uncivilized wasteland he had thought it to be; someone, something, lived here, and had built...


    TLDR; Welcome to the seventh PlanetMinecraft.com Project Contest!


    This time, the goal is to build the Nether civilization. What that comprises of is completely up to you, the builder. Something terrifying? Something beautiful? Something that will make him a god among the Nether people? You decide!


    All entries must be built on the custom map provided. You are allowed, and even encouraged to expand it, on the condition that you keep most of the original terrain.

    IMPORTANT RULE CHANGE!
    Third party texture packs are NOT allowed this contest. You need to use the default texture pack; this makes it more fair for each user. If you are found presenting your build in texture packs outside of default, your project will be disqualified.
    Read rules carefully.



    Projects will be judged on the following criteria:
    • 1) Concept & Originality - the more original your idea, the better! It's always more fun to see a fresh, new idea, rather than an old concept that's been done a thousand times.
    • 2) Technique & Execution - make sure your build flows together well. Make sure that each element matches the next. Attention to color and shape is key, and don't forget about detail!
    • 3) Presentation - a good build is never just an empty shell! Interior design can help the presentation of your build immensely. Spend time presenting your project on PMC with quality screenshots, videos and descriptions. Remember, Photoshop does not make the build! Rely on your project to present itself!

    1. Download and build on the custom map!

    DOWNLOAD HERE!



    You may get as creative as you like, including expanding the landscape. However, a huge amount of Nether landscape with next to nothing built in it won't get many points from the judges, so don't forget to spend time detailing your builds!

    2. Constructions are original work created for this contest.

    Projects entered into this contest must be conceptualized and created for this contest by you.

    What's Allowed:
    • Creative Mode
    • Map Editing Tools: MCEdit, VoxelSniper, WorldEdit

    • Teamwork: you can recruit help from others but you are the mastermind/team leader. They must understand that only you can enter the final project and potentially win. If there is significant drama about who created the project, we will disqualify it.

    • Shader Mods; shaders are allowed in presenting your build via video and screenshots

    • Taking inspiration from existing work; you may base your project off of another game, movie, or work of art, but it must overall be original work (i.e. - you like Stormwind from WoW, and you want to recreate it - using the architectural style and theme is allowed, but no verbatim copies of layouts, designs, or specific elements of the project)



    What's Not Allowed: The following will result in disqualification.

    • Third party texture packs are NOT allowed this contest. You need to use the default texture pack; this makes it more fair for each user. If you are found presenting your build in texture packs outside of default, your project will be disqualified.

    • Do not use constructions created before the contest's announcement date, even if you are the original author.
    • Do not use 3D or 2D auto conversion / import scripts.

    • Do not import schematics from the past.

    • Do not use third party mods that introduce new blocks that are unobtainable in vanilla Minecraft.
    • We can disqualify at any time, including after the submission period. Do not cheat.
    • Heavy photoshopping of screenshots and video. At least 75% of your screenshots should be completely unaltered and taken straight from the game. If you do not have a sufficient amount of unaltered screenshots, your project will be disqualified.



    We can disqualify at any time, including after the submission period. Do not cheat.

    All of the normal rules of the site apply in this contest. Essentially summed up as; make your own work.

    *Rules are subject to change each contest, make sure to read the rules every time you enter a new contest.

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    Submit project WITH download to PMC during entry period.

    Submit Project to PMC:
    Take quality screenshots and submit the project like usual but check the box indicating it's for the contest. It's important to capture the highlights of your project with quality screenshots. Think of it like an actual photo shoot. Take your time and consider lighting, composition and the overall story your gallery will present to your viewers. To make it to the finalists, you will need to make an impression.

    You don't have to upload your map until you're finished. Feel free to post your project during development to show off what you're building and to receive feedback. Just don't forget to upload the final map before the entry period ends!



    How to prepare your project for download

    Step 1: Locate your Minecraft "Saves" folder.
    a)
    Start Minecraft.
    b)
    Click "Texture Packs".
    c)
    Click "Open Texture Pack Folder".
    d)
    Go to the parent folder. One back from where you are.
    e)
    Click "Saves". See your world folder? Good.

    Step 2: Prepare your world for upload by compressing it into a single file.
    a) Right click the folder containing the world you want to upload.
    b) Windows : Click "Send To > Compressed (zip) folder. If you do not have this option. 7-zip is an free open source compression application.
    c) Upload the zipped world to a free shared host. Example: mediafire.com

    Step 3: Create your project on PlanetMinecraft and include the link to the zip file in the "World Save" input field. Good luck!

    One entry only:
    Each user will only be permitted to submit one project for this contest. You may edit your one entry as long as the contest is still running. If you decide to change your submission at any point, you are free to do so. However, you should not delete your original entry. Instead, use the "update submission" button to save the new file over your old one, and change the submission title if necessary.



    Entry period:
    August 12th, 2013 @ 12:00 PM EST to September 12th, 2013 @ 12:00 PM EST. Entries submitted after this date will not be accepted.

    Have fun!

    Above all else, contests are here for the community to have fun interpreting a common theme. Take the contest theme and run with it, maybe even come up with a story to guide your work and enhance your presentation page. Remember, you have three weeks to do this. You don't need to put something up right away - and even if you chose to, you're allowed to update your submission as many times as you want before the end of the submission period on September 12th, 2013 @ 12:00 PM EST

    This contest is not a random drawing - the submissions are judged by a panel of longstanding members with a great deal of experience with Minecraft projects. It will not help you to submit anything less than fantastic, so take your time.
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    1st Place

    • Prizes : $60 worth of Steam Game(s). Games will be gifted to your Steam account. Winner may choose more than one game but the total must be $60 or less. Must have a Steam account to claim prize, no substitutes.
    • A Contest Themed, Gold, Pixel Art Trophy for Member's Profile Trophy Case.
    • Profile Featured on PMC - 1 Week.

    2nd Place

    • $30 worth of Steam Game(s). Games will be gifted to your Steam account. Winner may choose more than one game but the total must be $30 or less. Must have a Steam account to claim prize, no substitutes.
    • A Contest Themed, Silver, Pixel Art Trophy for Member's Profile Trophy Case.
    • Profile Featured on PMC - 1 Week.

    3rd Place

    • $20 worth of Steam Game(s). Games will be gifted to your Steam account. Winner may choose more than one game but the total must be $20 or less. Must have a Steam account to claim prize, no substitutes.
    • Contest Themed, Bronze, Pixel Art Trophy for Member's Profile Trophy Case.
    • Profile Featured on PMC - 1 Week.

    All Participants

    • A Contest Themed, Pixel Art Badge/Medal for Member's Profile Trophy Case.

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    Here is a list of the current submissions.

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    Phase #1: Entry Period : 3 weeks

    Typically, 2-3 weeks, read rules carefully. This is the time that everyone has to create and submit a contest entry. During this time, judges are reviewing entries, anonymously voting and disqualifying those that don't meet the contest requirements. The PMC community is doing the same.

    Phase #2: Review Period : 5 days

    After submissions are closed, judges get 5 additional days to review late entries and cast their final votes. Their votes are heavily weighted in an algorithm that includes the community's votes and activity to determine the finalists.

    Phase #3: Finalists Calculated : Judges cast criteria ratings

    After the finalists are calculated, judges begin anonymously rating each entry based on the following criteria on a scale of 1-10:
    • 1) Concept & Originality - the more original your idea, the better! It's always more fun to see a fresh, new idea, rather than an old concept that's been done a thousand times.
    • 2) Technique & Execution - make sure your build flows together well. Make sure that each element matches the next. Attention to color and shape is key, and don't forget about detail!
    • 3) Presentation - a good build is never just an empty shell! Interior design can help the presentation of your build immensely. Spend time presenting your project on PMC with quality screenshots, videos and descriptions. Remember, Photoshop does not make the build! Rely on your project to present itself!


    Once the site detects that all judges have cast their ratings on all finalists, the winners are announced.

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    Judges will be encouraged to participate, but will be disqualified from winning prizes.
  • Jam Entries

  • Jam Results

    During this jam, 249 entries were submitted between August 12, 2013 @ 4:00 pm UTC and September 12, 2013 @ 4:00 pm UTC.
    470 ratings were given to 46 finalists between September 12, 2013 @ 4:00 pm UTC and October 1, 2013 @ 4:00 pm UTC.
    The average number of ratings per entry was 10.00 and the median was 10.
    • Sunfury's Eye of Kalithas [Nether Contest 1st Place!!]
      3D Art Map
      726
      167
      60.2k 9.2k 288
      x 11
      Sunfury 9/8/13 2:26
    • Ranked 1st for overall jam
      with a score of 26.600 out of 30 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Concept & Originality1st8.9008.90010
      Technique & Execution1st9.0009.00010
      Presentation1st8.7008.70010
      Overall Score1st26.60026.60030
    • The Fall of Heaven [Nether Contest 2nd Place]
      Nether Structure Map
      585
      232
      82.2k 13.9k 153
      x 19
      LordGuntaz 9/12/13 5:24
    • Ranked 2nd for overall jam
      with a score of 23.200 out of 30 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Concept & Originality5th7.0007.00010
      Technique & Execution2nd7.8007.80010
      Presentation2nd8.4008.40010
      Overall Score2nd23.20023.20030
    • Netherplant D-34 [Nether Contest 3rd Place!]
      Nether Structure Map
      177
      58
      18.9k 1.9k 86
      x 14
      Shapescape 9/9/13 10:34
    • Ranked 3rd for overall jam
      with a score of 22.500 out of 30 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Concept & Originality2nd7.7007.70010
      Technique & Execution5th7.4007.40010
      Presentation4th7.4007.40010
      Overall Score3rd22.50022.50030
    • Nethirios
      3D Art Map
      265
      73
      19.4k 2.9k 132
      x 5
      Aurae 10/16/14 1:56 • posted 9/9/13 12:25
    • Ranked 4th for overall jam
      with a score of 22.200 out of 30 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Concept & Originality6th6.9006.90010
      Technique & Execution3rd7.7007.70010
      Presentation3rd7.6007.60010
      Overall Score4th22.20022.20030
    • Glimmer in the Mist
      Nether Structure Map
      328
      88
      22.1k 2.2k 212
      x 13
      --NECK-- 10/2/13 7:41 • posted 9/1/13 6:31
    • Ranked 5th for overall jam
      with a score of 21.500 out of 30 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Concept & Originality3rd7.5007.50010
      Technique & Execution7th6.7006.70010
      Presentation5th7.3007.30010
      Overall Score5th21.50021.50030
    • Juniper Lingers
      Nether Structure Map
      150
      42
      12.6k 1.4k 76
      x 6
      tatimblin 9/11/13 1:08
    • Ranked 6th for overall jam
      with a score of 20.500 out of 30 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Concept & Originality4th7.2007.20010
      Technique & Execution8th6.6006.60010
      Presentation8th6.7006.70010
      Overall Score6th20.50020.50030
    • Nebulo Drak - 8th place in Nether Contest
      Nether Structure Map
      124
      45
      11.2k 1.1k 87
      x 17
      KrisKleer 9/12/13 11:55 • posted 8/25/13 2:27
    • Ranked 7th for overall jam
      with a score of 19.900 out of 30 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Concept & Originality9th6.6006.60010
      Technique & Execution9th6.4006.40010
      Presentation6th6.9006.90010
      Overall Score7th19.90019.90030
    • The Empire of Carathus | World download got corrupted, 9th place anyways.
      Land Structure Map
      156
      32
      9.3k 908 121
      x 13
      The Atlas Team 9/11/13 9:43 • posted 9/7/13 12:01
    • Ranked 8th for overall jam
      with a score of 19.600 out of 30 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Concept & Originality13th5.9005.90010
      Technique & Execution6th6.9006.90010
      Presentation7th6.8006.80010
      Overall Score8th19.60019.60030
    • Corabanti - Village of Thousand and One Lantern [Nether Contest]
      Nether Structure Map
      161
      54
      17.2k 1.6k 74
      x 10
      DeliciousPancake 8/14/20 10:42 • posted 9/10/13 1:41
    • Ranked 9th for overall jam
      with a score of 18.600 out of 30 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Concept & Originality7th6.9006.90010
      Technique & Execution13th6.0006.00010
      Presentation12th5.7005.70010
      Overall Score9th18.60018.60030
    • Angantýr - The Eclipse [Nether Empire Contest]
      Land Structure Map
      101
      30
      11.2k 1.1k 31
      x 14
      MCserverUK 9/11/13 8:31
    • Ranked 10th for overall jam
      with a score of 18.500 out of 30 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Concept & Originality12th6.0006.00010
      Technique & Execution10th6.4006.40010
      Presentation11th6.1006.10010
      Overall Score10th18.50018.50030

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