Hello MXS Community,
It's time to dust off the editor, brush up on your skills, and get cracking on a new outdoor track! MotoOption has stepped up to the plate and will be handing out prizes to boost the MXSimulator community once again. Also stay tuned for an upcoming MXS EXCLUSIVE SALE coming from MotoOption. Remember, support those who support you. MotoOption was the first major sponsor of MXS and has stuck behind the community for years, make sure you support the cause and get yourself some MotoOption goodies; whether it be a phone case, t-shirt, graphics for your bike, or something else rad - JUST DO IT!
Details will develop/change slightly as this gets rolling I'm sure, but the basics are here so you can get cracking. Thanks August for the pic.
If you have any questions, post them in this thread. I will do my best to answer them in a timely manner (keep in mind I'm going to the lake this weekend and might not see them till next week).
JLV, please unlock this post for updates.
2013 MotoOption Track Competition hosted by rF Gaming
What: 2013 custom outdoor track competition
Schedule:
• Competition starts now
• 8/30/2013 – Submission Opens
• 9/16/2013 – Submission Closes
• 9/24/2013 - Winners will be announced
• 9/24/2013 – Community voting for People’s Champion Award begins
• 9/30/2013 – Community voting closes and People’s Champion Award announced
The rules:
• One track per creator.
• One creator per entry. Team efforts are allowed, but you must choose an individual to represent your team and receive any prizes.
• Track can not be a re-make, update, or replica. Tracks started prior to the competition that have not been shared may be used.
• Track must be outdoors. The type may be a National, Supercross, Freeride, Freestyle, Supermoto, Enduro, etc., but MUST BE IN AN OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT!
• Multiple tracks within the same environment (ie. Compounds) will be allowed.
• NO betas or sharing the track with ANYONE prior to the results of the competition being announced. Track may not be released prior to the results of the competition being announced.
• Track must be released in a folder format, without a .saf. Files must be left open in raw format, no .scram files allowed. All contents of track folder will be released for public use within MXSimulator without limitations (includes using, rendering, editing, etc.) following the competition. Any use of the files outside of MXSimulator must be negotiated between the person intending to use the files and the files creator/owner.
• Track must have at least 20 starting gates. Dual row starts are okay. If you choose to build a compound with multiple tracks, the track you choose as your “main track” must have atleast 20 gates.
• Preview pictures are allowed, but should only be posted in this thread. Judges (with the exception of myself) will not be told which track is which; however, if you choose to post screenshots of your track ahead of time, you will potentially give up your identity.
• Tracks should not be a resource hog. Judges reserve the right to knock points if they can't run your track. Use resources responsibly.
• When submitting, a track picture with the name of the track sized at 600x300 pixels should be included. This image should NOT include your name or allude to your identity.
• When submitting, a track map sized 960x960 showing the layout with each corner numbered must be included for judges to use when providing comments.
• When submitting, a readme.txt file should be included and feature the following info: Track Name, Track description (Under 1000 characters, explain your theme), Credits (credit those whose models, decals, etc. you used), and anyother info you want the judges to be aware of when playing your track (plays best on a certain bike or with a certain graphics setting, point out a key "free ride spot" that you wanted them to visit, etc.)
• All tracks should follow this naming convention in their Desc file. (MotoOption TC) trackname. Please include the parenthesis, no space in MotoOption, space, TC, parenthesis, space your track name (may include spaces as desired). Your folder name should reference your track name (for ease of organization), but may be named however you'd like.
• All objects, decals, skyboxes, or any other assets must be included in your track folder and referenced from your track folder. Tracks are not allowed to reference other tracks or object packs. If your track causes a server error "client track modified" you will be disqualified. If your decals or skybox, or other item is referenced that doesn't cause a server error, you may be judged without those items present. JUDGES WILL NOT DOWNLOAD ANY ADDITIONAL TRACKS OR OBJECT PACKS.
• By entering, you are giving permission to RaceFactoryGaming, MXSimulator, and/or Chris Riesenberg to release/distribute/repackage your work. Your work will only be shared with credit given to the creator(s) for download and use within MXSimulator. (I just want permission to package the tracks and host downloads as needed to distribute the tracks to the community after the contest.)
• RaceFactoryGaming.com/MXSimulator/Chris Riesenberg and/or any of their affiliates, the contest judges, and the MXSimulator gaming community reserve the right to release screenshots, videos, and other promotional material using your track both prior to and after the public release of your track.
The Awards:
Dime Piece Award: The most visually stunning track.
Broken Boundary Award: The track the pushes the limits of track making to new levels.
Shiny Smile Award: The most fun track.
Crafty Critter Award: The most creative track of the competition.
As Seen on TV Award: The most realistic track.
Best in Show: The overall best track in the competition.
First Loser: The 2nd best overall track in the competition.
Spraying Champagne: The 3rd best overall track in the competition.
People’s Champion: The overall favorite track of the MXS community.
Judging Criteria:
For “Best in Show,” tracks will be judged based upon the following scale:
Fun Factor: 0-15
Environment (decals, objects, sky, lighting): 0-10
Creativity and realism (tracks will not be punished for being extremely realistic nor for being extremely creative and not realistic): 0-10
Judges:
Kevin Thomas (PumaXCS)
Nathan Zaworski (yzmxer608)
Mark Ziedler (Phathry25)
Chris Riesenberg (Checkerz)
Hans Haggqvist (Haggqvist)
Alternate Judge: Daniel Markham (Markham)
Please note, these judges were chosen by the host because they are believed to be professional and to put any personal feelings aside to provide the most level playing field possible. Judges are not up for debate. In the event one of these judges may not be available, I reserve the right to select another judge or judges at anytime. We may have 3 to 5 judges. Judges will not be entering a track in the competition.
How to submit your entry:
• Tracks should be uploaded to Dropbox (you may use Mediafire or another hosting method to link to, but if your download does not work for the judges you may only be given a short period of time to provide a working link for the jduges) compressed in a .zip or .rar format. The link to download your track should be EMAILED to chris@racefactorygaming.com.
Your upload should include the following in the .rar or .zip file.:
• The track folder containing all of your track files for the game. Remember, no tracks should be referenced and all contents should be in your track folder.
• A track picture with the name of the track clearly visible sized at 600x300 pixels should be included. This image should NOT include your name or allude to your identity.
• A track map sized 960x960 showing the layout with each corner numbered must be included for judges to use when providing comments.
• A readme.txt file should be included and feature the following info: Track Name, Track description (Under 1000 characters, explain your theme), Credits (credit those whose models, decals, etc. you used), and any other info you want the judges to be aware of when playing your track (plays best on a certain bike or with a certain graphics setting, point out a key "free ride spot" that you wanted them to visit, etc.)
Your email submission should include the following:
• MotoOption TC in the subject line
• The name of your track (folder and in game if they are different)
• Your real name, forum name, shirt size, mailing address and email address
• The link to your submission download
Prizes:
Thank you MotoOption for providing all prizing for this competition.
The winner of Best in Show will receive a MotoOption swag pack to their front door. All other prizes will be awarded VIA EMAIL with coupon code for MotoOption store credit. Entrants may win multiple prizes and categories.
Best in Show - MotoOption Swag Pack (2 tees, hat, phone decal, and assorted MotoOption decals)
First Loser - $40 MotoOption Store Credit
Spraying Champagne - $30 MotoOption Store Credit
People's Champion - $30 MotoOption Store Credit
Dime Piece Award - $20 MotoOtpion Store Credit
Broken Boundary Award - $20 MotoOtpion Store Credit
Shiny Smile Award - $20 MotoOtpion Store Credit
Crafty Critter Award - $20 MotoOtpion Store Credit
As Seen on TV Award - $20 MotoOtpion Store Credit
THE ENTRIES:
