So, the last voteoff! (not including the grand final, which'll put the winners of the four voteoffs against each other)
This one is for the Extra Levels, which are basically all the official levels that come from versions with DOS-like mechanics, but were not included in any DOS version of the game. The overwhemling majority of these are from the Genesis version, but some are from other sources such as demo levels that didn't make it into final games, variations of the games on Amiga, or other versions.
All the levels in this voteoff are included in the
Extra Levels Lemmix Player, although not all levels in that player are included. Those that will be included in this voteoff are (based on their classification in the Extra player):
- The levels from the "Genesis" rank, except the two test maps. This includes the alternate versions of the special graphics levels.
- The levels from the "Present", "Sunsoft" and "Other" ranks.
The two-player levels from the various versions, and the Master System and PSP levels, will not be included.
Throughout the voteoff, levels will be referred to by their position in the Extra Levels player, not their position in the version they come from. This is because generally, the Extra Levels player is the easiest way to play these levels, so it makes sense to describe how to find them in that player. Remember - you can quickly get to any level by first activating cheat mode (type "CHEATCODES" as a password), then typing that level's rank and number (eg: GENESIS01) as a code.
As usual, the rules for qualification to the next round are:
1) All levels in first place qualify, no matter what.
2) If the limit has not been reached, all levels in second place qualify, no matter what.
3) If the limit has not been reached, then 3rd, 4th and so on are considered, but *only* if (a) including them won't cause the limit to be exceeded, and (b) they have at least one vote (first round) or half as many votes as the first place levels (any other round).
And as usual, each set is open for 48 hours, except the final which is open for 72 hours. And, in the case that levels cannot be dividied equally into the number of sets specified for a round (or the number of levels per set specified), the earlier rounds get an extra level each until all levels are included.
And again as usual - remember, do not discuss in this topic any level that's in the set currently being voted on. It's perfectly fine to discuss levels that are in this voteoff but aren't in the current set, or to discuss them elsewhere on the site, of course. General comments (along the lines of "this was a hard set to choose from", etc) are fine.
So, the round breakdown - this may of course be subject to change depending on how many levels get through to the rounds.
Remember; as always, the number of votes is a maximum, not an exact requirement. You may vote for less levels if you like (eg: if the round allows voting for 3 levels, it's fine to only vote for one or two instead).
Round 1Levels are divided into sets of 10 levels. Each user is allowed 3 votes, and the qualifying levels limit is 5.
Round 2Levels are divided into sets of 6 levels. Each user is allowed 2 votes, and the qualifying levels limit is 3.
Round 3Levels are divided into sets of 4 levels. Each user is allowed 2 votes, and the qualifying levels limit is 2.
Round 4Levels are divided into three sets. Each user is allowed 2 votes, and the qualifying levels limit is 2.
Round 5All levels are played in a single set. Each user is allowed 2 votes, and the qualifying levels limit is 2.
Round 6All levels are played in a single set. Each user is allowed 1 vote, and this round determines the winner.
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