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.
Introduction : Create a "Snow Globe" themed map
Build a map with the theme centered around "Snow Globe". While the starter map suggests building inside a giant snow globe, you are free to interpret the theme in your own way. The common theme is meant to inspire your creativity, not constrain it to the point of limiting your skills.
Have fun!
Are you working with a group or team? View the
Team Edition of this contest.
Download Snow Globe Starter Map by
Shaliquinn
These rules may change between contests, so please be sure to read them carefully in case they are different from the previous ones! Failure to comply with these rules will result in the immediate disqualification of your submission and/or being banned from the contest entirely.
General Rules
- You must use the map provided without completely removing the original snow globe beyond recognition. (see FAQ).
- You can change the material/remove/add to the original snow globe to compliment your build style.
- Your build must be 100% original and not an old build or plagiarized build from somebody else. Remember, originality is key!
- You must build alone! You are not allowed help from other players. Equally, alone means as a singular person and does not include single entities (build groups).
- 75% or more of the screenshots must be unedited in-game shots (yes, this means no shaders or heavy photoshopping please!)
- You must use the default texture pack. This is a build contest, not a texturing contest. Judges will also be reviewing your builds in the default texture pack.
- You may build outside and around the snow globe but the main focus must remain on the snow globe
- Presentation is very important! Please be sure to add lots of screenshots (unedited shots are best), detail to your lore, give some description as to your building process and all in all just present your submission well.
- 1 entries per user! "Update" your submission if you need to, but do remember that once the build period has ended, you won't be allowed to edit your submission any more.
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- You may not use any tools that produce an output for you. Building aides are allowed, but don't let a program do the main work for you (3D model converters, etc).
- No mods! Must be vanilla Minecraft, 1.12 or below. Judges will also be judging the submission in vanilla Minecraft. Any foreign blocks will be discarded from the final judging.
FAQ
Is there a height limit?
No.
Can I break, add, modify the Snow Globe?
Yes but not beyond recognition of it starting from the original Snow Globe. For example the overall scale of the globe, should not change.
Can I build outside and around the Snow Globe?
Yes, but the main focus should remain on the snow globe.
Can I change or remove the base?
You can adjust the base as much as you want to match your own style.
Can I enter the Team Edition of this contest?Yes but you'll be going up against teams. In fact, if you have two unique ideas, you can enter both editions. However, both of your builds need to be original content as the normal rules apply. Besides from the starter map, your builds must be unique from one another. No reusing parts from your other build!
Judging
Entries will be judged by a panel of your PlanetMinecraft peers. We'll be assembling a team of individuals to judge; don't worry if there aren't any yet, they will be added soon! During the first phase, judges will be scouring builds, disqualifying entries that break the rules and diamonding posts that they like. Remember that judge diamonds are worth a lot! Once the build period is up, the contest will enter phase two.The second phase consists of 5 days of review; the judges will go over the entries and find any straggling rule breakers. Users will have time to diamond and view more of the entrants.The final phase involves the judges judging all of the finalists, which are calculated based on an aggregate score of activity and votes.You will be judged on the following aspects, on a 1-10 inclusive scale:
- Concept & Originality: Fresh, new ideas and crazy concepts! Try to do something new, differentiate yourself from the status quo and show us what you're made of.
- Technique & Execution: Color, shape, texture - be sure your build flows together and represents what you are trying to accomplish.
- Presentation & Experience: Presentation of a build can really help to make an impression. Be sure you've got good screenshots, spend some time on the post!
All ready to enter? Great!
Step 1: Download the contest map,
which you can find by clicking this long string of blue text. Place the map in your "saves" folder where Minecraft is located. To quickly find this folder, go to the "Resource Packs" option in Minecraft and click the "Open Folder" button. Go up a folder, and you should see your saves there. Unzip the map zip there.
Step 2: Load the map in Minecraft, and have fun! You have three weeks to build. You are in no rush to post your map, and may post it any time before the posting period.
Step 3: When you're ready to post, head back to your Minecraft saves folder and zip the map folder. Windows users can right-click and Add To > New Compressed Archive; you may also use a third party program such as WinRAR or 7zip.
Step 4: Go to the Create New Project page on PlanetMinecraft and upload your map as normal! Be sure to take many screenshots to show off the interiors.
Prizes
First Place- $50 Steam Credit; games will be gifted to your Steam account. Winner may choose more than one game but the total must be $50 or less. Must have a Steam account to claim prize, no substitutes.
- A special gold, first place trophy in your profiles' trophy case
- Profile featured on PMC for 1 week
Second Place- A special silver, second place trophy in your profiles' trophy case
- Profile featured on PMC for 1 week
Third Place- A special bronze, third place trophy in your profiles' trophy case
- Profile featured on PMC for 1 week
Finalists- A special finalist medal in your profiles' trophy case
Participants- A special participant badge in your profiles' trophy case
