The idea of the challenge is to design a complete RPG in a week based on a number of criteria that the Judges come up with. For anyone not familiar with the challenge the early part of that thread will give you an idea. If anyone wants to look at the fantastic entries we had last time then they can be found here.
So we need both competitors and judges to kick off the new challenge. We need 1-3 judges who will set up the criteria for the challenge and an idea of how many people would like to take part this time.
Re: [TRO Challenge 2] My Game Fu is still stronger than yours
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Originally Posted by Vitenka
What was the 'twist' last time?
There was none. The "twist" he refers is something to make this one different from the last one.
If I may, I didn't really care much for the ingredients list we used last time. I had a hard time getting inspired, and given the similarities between some of the entries I don't feel the ingredients offered enough variety. I guess I did okay (ahem... pardon me while I blush heavily) but I'm hoping that there's more variety, and more latitude for how to interpret an ingredient this time. That is in no way meant as a negative criticism of those who chose the ingredients on the list. Just some observational input, if you would.
Re: [TRO Challenge 2] My Game Fu is still stronger than yours
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Originally Posted by Gavken
My suggestion for a twist this time is that the setting ingredients be pictures that the participant uses to inspire the setting.
I thnk they did that for Gamechef last time: got artists to submit some small sets (3-5 pics) of black and white art, then built games around them. It was neat, but I didn't finish.
Another good challenge that *can* be amusing is the reverse engineering game. You start with a character sheet (everyone makes one) and then make games based on the sheets. Sometimes you get really goofy or overly specific character sheets though, ones that try too hard to "be the game" and it kind of screws up the process. IMHO, and all that.
Anyway, I'd be up for another go round. I've been wanting an excuse to get some book written, and I'd like to participate this go around. I'd offer to judge again, but my life is pretty hectic at work right now. And NaNoWriMo is up next month, so my free time is rapidly being consumed.
Re: [TRO Challenge 2] My Game Fu is still stronger than yours
This was one of the reasons for suggesting that the setting ingredients are pictures as this should provide more variety. The setting ones used last time were far too similar. Also there was a bit of duplication from one of the game mechanics to one of the judging criteria.
Any other suggestions for different twists are welcomed. It was my first time doing this and the criteria weren't perfect last time.
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