Official "5th Anniversary" Level Competition!

Post by **Midnight Synergy** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 3:30 am

And now it is time for a side competition, open to anyone. I know players on this board often run a "who did what" competition. I'm not quite sure of the ruleset that is usually followed. I'll make it up as I go along.

So here's the deal: send in an e-mail with your guesses as to who did which of the 13 levels in the 5th Anniversary competition. This is extra hard since you don't actually know who all participated, although some folks have stated so in this thread (and others).

Your entry should look something like this:

#1 - Username
#2 - Username
#3 - ...
...
#13 - Username

Scoring is as follows:
* You get 1 point for every name in the list that actually did submit a level. (e.g. you guess BruceB did #1. He didn't, but he did submit a level, that's 1 Point for you). If you also put down BruceB for #2, you still only get one point.
* You get 4 points for every entry that is correctly identified (e.g. you guess BruceB did #1, and he really did. That's 4 points for you). If you put BruceB down for both #1 and #2, you'd only get 4 points for guessing #1, but no additional points for #2. This might affect your strategy... you might in fact with to put down a name several times. Or not.

Entries are due Oct 15th as well (as are the scores for the levels).

Now, anyone can enter this competition, and with a little detective work you are guaranteed a few of the 1 pointers. Since Janet has graciously donated her Midnight Synergy Games Collection CD from the Atari competition (she already has several (!) copies

), I will put her copy up for grabs to the person who gets the highest score in this competition.

Have fun!

uneekrose · Post by **uneekrose** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 12:15 pm

Well Patrick, they usually post a list of level makers. That is so nice of Janet to donate her MS games collection CD. I've been making notes as I've been playing, I think I've sussed out a couple of who-done-its.

uneekrose · Post by **uneekrose** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 12:31 pm

Ah-Ha... I just skimmed over the rules and never really read them, I see now we have to do a bit of detective work.....

Post by **Midnight Synergy** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 10:11 pm

Scoring Deadline is almost here... just a reminder. Also remember the separate who did what contest.

Now for the scoring:
Each level should be scored in three aspects:
a) Fun: 0-4 points, a zero score would be an unplayable level, a four-point score would be an exceptionally fun level (use your own judgement as to what you think of as "fun" - you might enjoy really tough logic puzzles, or a fun and crazy rollercoaster ride).
b) Inventiveness: 0-3 points, a zero score would be a level in which you've "seen it all before", a 3-point score would indicate a level with new ideas or very inventive uses of gameplay elements.
c) Anniversary Theme: 0-3 points, a zero score would be a level that has nothing to do with the Anniversary, a three-point score would be a level that celebrates Wonderland's fifth anniversary so well, you want to have the level creator plan your next birthday bash!
In total, then, your score will be out of a maximum possible 10 points.

Please submit your scores to me (midnight@midnightsynergy.com) by October 15th - you have plenty of time to play as much of these levels as possible, but don't forget to send in your scores .

You do not need to play all levels in order to submit scores - just submit scores for the levels you have played.

We will collect and tabulate scores, and post results/announce winners in the next issue of the Midnight Post.

Post by **Midnight Synergy** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 6:18 pm

The latest Midnight Post has the results of the 5th Anniversary Competition. I do want to make two general comments.

1. Thank you to all who entered. Submitting a level for public scrutiny can be a bit nerve wracking, but from all the comments I received I know that your work was very much appreciated. Big congrats to the winners, but also to those who didn’t fair so well in the scoring. Many levels on the lower half of the list had some very big fans according to my e-mails, so even if you didn’t score so well, you’ve made some people very happy!

2. I also want to say a special hello to the three grand prize winners: Liz, Janet, and Lillie. The three of you have been longstanding members of the community, and you have been a constant source of joy to many with your creations on this board. My hat (actually, blue wool cap with a red ball on top) is off to you! (And e-mail me with your address for your prize claim)

Best,
Patrick

Lutz · Post by **Lutz** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 8:29 pm

Thanks for organizing all this and congrats to Lizzie, Janet and Lillie.
And another congrats for the guessing Queen Lillie.

Patrick, can we have a list please of the levels who did what?

Post by **Midnight Synergy** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 10:20 pm

Lutz, there is table in the Midnight Post with all level makers.

Cheers,
P

uneekrose · Post by **uneekrose** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 11:49 pm

Here you go Lutz, I made a list of the entry levels and where they ranked.

Thanks so much Patrick for taking the time to organize and post the levels for us.

http://pcpuzzle.com/forum/viewtopic.php ... 7&start=60

tyteen4a03 · Post by **tyteen4a03** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 8:28 am

Oh no!I am.........the 13th!

(MS:Don't cry or you will make all the forum in flood!

)

dlcs18 · Post by **dlcs18** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 4:33 pm

Oh well, somebody's got to be last.

Lutz · Post by **Lutz** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 5:00 pm

And you're better than more than 5000 users who didn't participate

tyteen4a03 · Post by **tyteen4a03** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 8:17 am

Lutz wrote:And you're better than more than 5000 users who didn't participate

Oh,I nearly forgot!

Lillie · Post by **Lillie** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 10:21 pm

Oooops sorry for the delay in posting, we have been away on hols this week!

BRAVO to Mizz Lizzie and to Janet and to everyone who took part, organised, played and voted. It was a great competition and a fitting one to for the 5th Anniversay of Wonderland!

Thanks so much Mr P for organising this and a big wet sloppy one for bringing Wonderland into our lives!

Dizzy1 · Post by **Dizzy1** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 1:06 pm

I'm late with this thank you note, but posting it anyway.

Wanted to say THANK YOU to Liz, Janet, Lillie, Kiki, Monica and Muzozavr, for passing down the Game CD to the next winner. It ended up being ME!!!!

7th down on the list and I WON something.

I LOVE it! You're all so kind and giving. Thanks for everything.

uneekrose · Post by **uneekrose** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 1:59 pm

Well, good for you Emmy. I was wondering who finally ended up with it. That was so nice of her to do that. I already have all the games and I'm not greedy. None of my kids expressed an interest, they have their own favorite games to play so...........

Congratulations Diz........

Dizzy1 · Post by **Dizzy1** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 2:31 am

Thanks Monica

Really, that was so nice of you to pass it on down. I'm letting my Dad play some of the games and he is having a BLAST he says.

(awww)

uneekrose · Post by **uneekrose** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 3:11 am

(awww)

tyteen4a03 · Post by **tyteen4a03** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 8:17 am

uneekrose wrote:
(awww)