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Contest #11 - Manic Mechanic

Snoitulover — Mon, 01 May 2017 23:24:34 +0000

For this contest, mappers must build an original map that highlights a mechanic or series of mechanics that they thought up on their own.
Read more about the contest at the Contest Page.

Contest # 10 - Reflectwice (by Polux)

Snoitulover — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 02:36:18 +0000

Contest Page

Polux Wins!

Snoitulover — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 01:00:55 +0000

Polux has won both the Member Favorites Contest as well as the $50US credit at an online store of his choice for having the most ranking points in the group.

Congratulations Polux! You are a most excellent Portal 2 contributor!

Contest # 9 - Rebirth

Snoitulover — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 12:17:27 +0000

𝕽𝖊𝖇𝖎𝖗𝖙𝖍
Time to fix that old jalopy and remake your first workshop puzzle! Contest 9 has arrived! Visit the contest page HERE.

Contest #8 - Triomono (by Polux)

Snoitulover — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 20:29:46 +0000

The standards for a submitted map are as follows:

The submitted map must have 3 connections*
Any item with a connection is limited only to that connection i.e. has one connection
All connections must be made visible via indicator lights or "antlines"
There is no limit to the number of activators / activated objects: only connections

*A connection is any link between 2 objects that causes a change in state for one of those objects. For example, a laser receiver connected to a disabled bridge.

Voting for this contest will be for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

1st place earn 20 ranking points.
2nd place earn 15 ranking points.
3rd place earn 10 ranking points.

Contestants earn 10 points for their map and placing their vote.
Judging members will earn 5 points for voting.

Maps should be entered no later than 3/29/17.

Post your Submissions HERE

Contest #7 - Member Favorites

Snoitulover — Sat, 07 Jan 2017 22:06:36 +0000

Page has been moved to HERE

Contest #6 - Sphere Emancipation

Snoitulover — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 19:34:39 +0000

For this contest the player must dissolve a sphere as part of the intended solution. How the sphere is dissolved does not matter. See Contest Rules

Authors will earn 5 points for entering.
Judges earn 3 points for judging.
First place will earn 20 points towards member ranking.
Second place will earn 15 points.
Third place will earn 10 points.

This contest is closed.

March 30th Member Ranking Award

Snoitulover — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 00:31:04 +0000

On march 30th, 2017 the member with the highest ranking points will earn $50 credit at any major online store.

Contest #5 - Ingenious and Distinctive (by Suanpan)

Snoitulover — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 11:26:50 +0000

The theme for this puzzle is “ingenious and distinctive”.
It can be a game, a story, a mechanical system, a rare phenomenon, skill, a logical problem and/or more. No matter what, it must be very ingenious and easy to execute, it is not purely a puzzle, is different from the traditional map, and if it has a unique “game play” it is best. When the player finishes it, he or she can feel satisfied and amused.

Maps must be new and original builds and the solutions may not involve any glitches.

adjective: ingenious
1. (of a person) clever, original, and inventive.
2. (of an idea) cleverly and originally devised and well suited to its purpose.
synonyms: inventive, creative, imaginative, original, innovative, pioneering, resourceful, enterprising, inspired, clever, intelligent, smart, brilliant, masterly, talented, gifted, skillful, astute, sharp-witted, quick-witted, shrewd;

adjective: distinctive
1. characteristic of one person or thing, and so serving to distinguish it from others.
synonyms: distinguishing, characteristic, typical, individual, particular, peculiar, unique, exclusive, special
antonyms: common

This puzzle will be judged on these three defining characteristics.
Judges will pick a first, second and third place for each category.
1. Most ingenious puzzle.
2. Most distinctive puzzle.
3. Most fun puzzle.
In each category: First will win 3 points, second - 2 points and third - 1 point.
The points will be added up to determine the winners.

Ranking points to be awarded.
1st place will earn 20 points.
2nd will earn 15 points.
3rd will earn 10 points.

This contest is closed and ready to be voted on. Voting will close on January 30th.

Please vote in the comments section on this page.

Contest #4 is closed!

Snoitulover — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 16:16:44 +0000

Contest #4 - Speed Test has closed and is ready for judging.

The test chambers should be judged for best map and walkthrough.

Authors will get 5 ranking points for entering.
Judges will get 3 points for judging.

1st place will get 10 ranking points.
2nd place will get 5 ranking points.
3rd place will get 3 ranking points.

Voting will close on December 25th.