Okay so - now that LOTY2015 is over, let's have another regular contest - this time something a bit simpler.
I'm going to stick with the concept of having multiple rules, and allowing people to enter one level per rule. However, we'll go back to the usual "no loopholes", instead of "loopholing encouraged".
So basically - there's three categories provided, you may make up to one level for each. You can enter as many or as few categories as you like, but do note that there will be only one winner overall.
Rule 1
Create a level for NeoLemmix or single-player Lix, that uses only skills that were not present in L1.
For reference, these skills are:
-- NeoLemmix: Walker, Swimmer, Glider, Disarmer, Stoner, Platformer, Stacker, Cloner.
-- Lix: Walker, Jumper, Runner, Fling Exploder, Batter, Cuber, Platformer
Rule 2
Create a level for any allowed engine (Lemmix, NeoLemmix, Lemmini, SuperLemmini or single-player Lix) that has only one lemming / lix.
-- Special rule for NeoLemmix: Cloners are not allowed. This includes via the Clone On Assign gimmick or the Instant Pickup Skills gimmick with Cloner pickups.
-- To clarify, in NeoLemmix, zombies and ghosts do count as lemmings.
Rule 3
Create a level for any allowed engine that provides exactly two different types of skills (there is no limit on the quantity of skills given, except that it must be at least 1 of each).
-- Special rule: The skills must not be useless. It is fine if the solution doesn't ultimately involve one of the skills, as long as the skill could possibly serve some kind of purpose. Examples of what would break this rule - bombers / stoners / cubers on a level that requires saving every lemming; swimmers on a level with no water; etc.
For the avoidance of doubt - you do not have to submit all entries at the same time. But please state which rule you're submitting a level for, especially if submitting a level that could qualify for more than one category.
Remember, levels should be submitted via PM to me.
The deadline for entries (subject to the usual extension rule) will be the 24th of March. Extension rule: New deadline is 1:44 AM on 26th March.
Your choice for prizes are:
- $5.00 USD
- A month advertising on the forum's news ticker for a project you're involved with (Lemmings-related or not)
- Your choice for the next contest's rules
- The original (physical!) drawing of Bumpy 12 from Lemmings Plus IV
Please note that from this contest onwards, only first place gets a prize. The only exception is if I enter a level myself and it wins, in which case second-place gets the prize instead.
Entries so far: 13
Apjjm (1/3)
Colorful Arty (2/3)
Flopsy86 (1/3)
Gronkling (1/3)
IchoTolot (3/3)
mobius (2/3)
Nepster (2/3)
Rubix (1/3)