Welcome to another contest of the Lemmingsforums! This time the three rules have been picked by tan x dx and myself for winning contest #24.
A few words to new participants and forum members: If you haven't entered before, I strongly encourage you to try - even if you don't win, it's fun to participate; and we have had cases where first-time entrants have won before! There are three choices of rules given, you may enter one level for EACH one of the rules.
You may either use new format NeoLemmix, or Lix. If you have more than one entry, they may (but do not have to) be for the same engine. Please make sure you tested your level for basic solvability before submitting and be sure to also submit any custom tileset you are using, so others have no problem playing your level.
Pre contest testing: You can choose 1-2 persons who do a bit of pre-testing for you, so that the biggest backroutes and screw-ups of your levels can be detected before the playing phase. I cannot control this so it's only a guideline, but still I would prefer not everyone knows every level before the playing phase starts.
Here are the rules on how the submission deadlines work:
- Initial submission phase deadline will extend such that it's 72 hours from the time of the last submission, up to the 5th submission (inclusive). After this it no longer changes no matter what.
- Update phase deadline will not extend over the initial dead line!
- Even if you missed the cutoff date for the initial submission phase, late entries are accepted until the update phase ends. There is no penalty for a late entry, beyond that people are less likely to spend as much time on the level before voting begins.
And here is the new ruleset:
Rule 1: The A-Team (by tan x dx)Create a level with some small number of preplaced lemmings.
Each preplaced lemming must be preassigned different permanent skill(s). Athletes are allowed, but triathletes and further are not.
No two lemmings may share the same permanent skills. So the maximum lemming limit is determined by the distribution of permanent skills.
A single normal lemming is allowed.
Any number of neutrals/zombies are allowed.
Cloners are not allowed.
Rule 2: Minimalism (by tan x dx and slightly twisted by Ichotolot)Create a level with 10 or fewer terrain pieces and with 10 or fewer objects.
All terrain pieces count towards the limit, regardless of how they are used - so eraser pieces count as well.
Resizing objects like water and updrafts is ok.
Rule 3: Object of desire (by IchoTolot)Create a level that depicts a physical object with the help of terrain pieces and objects.
The object should be the main part of the level, but other smaller additions are allowed as long as it still follows the spirit of the rule.
An example would be a level that shows a big clock.
You can also create a set of objects like a bowl of fruit or a set of tools.
The chosen object in the level needs to be used by the intended solution of the level in a meaningful way. ---> It can't just be ignored and lemmings must interact with it to solve the level.
The rule can be interpreted similar to "19R2 - Make a level whose terrain spells your username" but this time with a physical object of your choice.
- I will be leniant to any corner cases not listed there, that don't go totally against the spirit of the rule. So I won't disqualify a level over smaller details. If you want further clearance to a detail regardless, I will make a clear call and add it here. Also if you are unsure if your level/idea mets the criteria, do not hesitate to ask!
Submission phase ends March 31th 2022 at 00:00 UTC.Ruleset in detail again:
http://www.lemmingsforums.net/index.php?topic=2246.0Send me a personal message with your level/s and if needed tileset/s to participate. It would also be nice to also tell me the rule which each level satisfies.
Please use the following naming format: User1_Levelname_R3V1.lvl ---> Level "Levelname" by User1 for Rule 3 Version 1 of the levelPrize selection:
- US $5.00
- One month's advertising on the forums news ticker
- Pick next contest's rules
Entries so far: 23
tan x dx (2)
Armani (3)
Crane (1)
DireKrow (3)
WillLem (3)
Apjjm (2)
IchoTolot (3)
Kingshadow3 (3)
The Tomato Watcher (3)