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TOS Foundry Contest - 2 Weeks Left (Win a Nimoy Autograph)

kirksplatkirksplat Member Posts: 0 Arc User
edited October 2012 in The Foundry for Star Trek Online - Discussion & Feedback
Edit: There is now 4 weeks left. I extended the deadline since we finally have competitors. New deadline is Oct. 15th

http://starbaseugc.com/index.php/news/summer-contest-extended-win-a-nimoy-autograph-with-a-tos-sequel/

The prize is probably worth $150. I only have one contestant so far. Come on, authors. This is the most valuable contest prize in the history of contests.

Where are my contestants?

Update:

Missions and contestants:

"Original Life" by SBCouto
"Ghosts of the Polmar Ree" by Bazag
"Troiya of Elas" by HippieJohn

not finished?
"TBD" by drazursouthclaw
"TBD" by Leviathan99
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  • leviathan99#2867 leviathan99
    leviathan99#2867
         Member Posts: 7,747 Arc User
    edited September 2012
    Let me ask you something...

    Would a mission that is linked to post 5 year mission count? I have one that involves TMP era characters on an old Connie that wasn't refit.
  • kirksplatkirksplat Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited September 2012
    stoleviathan99 wrote: »
    Let me ask you something...

    Would a mission that is linked to post 5 year mission count? I have one that involves TMP era characters on an old Connie that wasn't refit.


    Was it made for this contest?
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  • drazursouthclawdrazursouthclaw Member Posts: 223 Arc User
    edited September 2012
    Make that 2 - I'm in.
  • ufpdewolfeufpdewolfe Member Posts: 95 Arc User
    edited September 2012
    I'm been making a mission for the past ... well when ever the foundry came out.

    It deals with TOS tech, but I don't have alot of time to work on it and it may be some time before it is finished.
  • leviathan99#2867 leviathan99
    leviathan99#2867
         Member Posts: 7,747 Arc User
    edited September 2012
    kirksplat wrote: »
    Was it made for this contest?

    It hasn't been made yet. It's one I've been tossing around. My big thing is that I'm a bit bored with the TOS costumes in the Foundry (no Nurse, Surgeon, Captain wraparound, etc.) and, from a story perspective, slotting missions somewhere into the five year mission. I'd like to approach the TOS film era a bit more, particularly as we HAVE those costumes and I've never seen an episode, novel, or mission that crossed over between TMP and another era. (I have seen a few novels and comics from the era. But I'd just like to give beige disco Starfleet a chance to shine.)
  • voporakvoporak Member Posts: 5,621 Arc User
    edited September 2012
    Eh, I'm not so good with the foundry, if I did make a TOS mission it would probably end up being short or pretty lame. That's the story of my one and only experimental mission I've made. :D
    I ask nothing but that you remember me.
  • kirksplatkirksplat Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited September 2012
    stoleviathan99 wrote: »
    It hasn't been made yet. It's one I've been tossing around. My big thing is that I'm a bit bored with the TOS costumes in the Foundry (no Nurse, Surgeon, Captain wraparound, etc.) and, from a story perspective, slotting missions somewhere into the five year mission. I'd like to approach the TOS film era a bit more, particularly as we HAVE those costumes and I've never seen an episode, novel, or mission that crossed over between TMP and another era. (I have seen a few novels and comics from the era. But I'd just like to give beige disco Starfleet a chance to shine.)

    The lack of TOS assets is the real challenge of the contest for everyone. I'd play your TMP mission, but I could not accept it in this TOS contest.
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  • leviathan99#2867 leviathan99
    leviathan99#2867
         Member Posts: 7,747 Arc User
    edited September 2012
    kirksplat wrote: »
    The lack of TOS assets is the real challenge of the contest for everyone. I'd play your TMP mission, but I could not accept it in this TOS contest.

    Even using the TOS interior on the idea that it's a "holdover" that hasn't been retrofit?
  • kirksplatkirksplat Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited September 2012
    stoleviathan99 wrote: »
    Even using the TOS interior on the idea that it's a "holdover" that hasn't been retrofit?

    Well, ok that works, but the basic rules of the contest are a TOS sequel or theme, basically a TOS-themed mission. So it could take place in any era, but it has to be related to one of the original episodes, etc.

    So, it could be a cross-over, sure. It could be set in the TMP era. But the story/plot has to be TOS focused, you know?
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  • markhawkmanmarkhawkman Member Posts: 35,236 Arc User
    edited September 2012
    I have an existing mission that's a sequel of sorts to a TAS episode, but it's set in 2409.
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    My character Tsin'xing
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  • leviathan99#2867 leviathan99
    leviathan99#2867
         Member Posts: 7,747 Arc User
    edited September 2012
    kirksplat wrote: »
    Well, ok that works, but the basic rules of the contest are a TOS sequel or theme, basically a TOS-themed mission. So it could take place in any era, but it has to be related to one of the original episodes, etc.

    So, it could be a cross-over, sure. It could be set in the TMP era. But the story/plot has to be TOS focused, you know?

    Gotcha. Hm. That presents an interesting idea/challenge. I'd been looking at the Borg in it but I can think of a more interesting route to go now.
  • kirksplatkirksplat Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited September 2012
    markhawkman wrote: »
    I have an existing mission that's a sequel of sorts to a TAS episode, but it's set in 2409.

    We're not supposed to do that, lol. TAS isn't a property that we're allowed to use, fyi. I doubt anyone will ever pull the mission though.

    Plus, it has to be something made for this contest.
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  • markhawkmanmarkhawkman Member Posts: 35,236 Arc User
    edited September 2012
    kirksplat wrote: »
    We're not supposed to do that, lol. TAS isn't a property that we're allowed to use, fyi. I doubt anyone will ever pull the mission though.

    Plus, it has to be something made for this contest.
    I didn't see anything in the EULA prohibiting it...

    Ok, I doubt I'll have time to make another mission that quick.
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    My character Tsin'xing
    Costume_marhawkman_Tsin%27xing_CC_Comic_Page_Blue_488916968.jpg
  • muarenmuaren Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited September 2012
    Just saw this forum post and started a mission for it.
    Hopefully I can finish it within 2 weeks.
  • captainazzaranocaptainazzarano Member Posts: 60 Arc User
    edited September 2012
    Hmmm...

    This interests me. I think I'll design my next episode around this. I'll have to change the plot, but I already have the setup done. I also have a fantastic idea.

    Thanks for the help, Kirkfat, I mean Kirksplat!
  • kirksplatkirksplat Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited September 2012
    OK, since I'm finally getting some interest, I'll extend the deadline to Oct. 15th. It's just ridiculous to see people try to flesh out a good mission in two weeks. So, there is one month left to build and publish your TOS-themed mission.

    I hope that helps. I'd change the thread title, but it probably won't take.
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  • muarenmuaren Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited September 2012
    kirksplat wrote: »
    OK, since I'm finally getting some interest, I'll extend the deadline to Oct. 15th. It's just ridiculous to see people try to flesh out a good mission in two weeks. So, there is one month left to build and publish your TOS-themed mission.

    I hope that helps. I'd change the thread title, but it probably won't take.

    Awesome, now I can put in some extra flare into the mission.
  • muarenmuaren Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited September 2012
    I am officially entering my newly finished mission for this contest.

    Title: 'Original Life'
    Author: SBCouto
    Level: Any
    Story: While heading out to the Klingon Frontlines, a message from the original Enterprise-A takes you on a mind bending journey.
  • bazagbazag Member Posts: 375 Arc User
    edited September 2012
    Kirkfat - It's pOlmar, not Palmar.

    Ghosts of the Polmar Ree
  • kirksplatkirksplat Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited October 2012
    I'm going to be out of town next week, so I'll extend the deadline one more time to next Sat., since that is when I'll be able to play the entries.

    Anyone else going to participate?
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  • hippiejonhippiejon Member Posts: 1,581 Arc User
    edited October 2012
    kirksplat wrote: »
    I'm going to be out of town next week, so I'll extend the deadline one more time to next Sat., since that is when I'll be able to play the entries.

    Anyone else going to participate?

    Not a lot of time, but I've got an idea. Still probably too new at all this foundry stuff to get it done in time, but I will try to have something by next Saturday.

    Working Idea :

    TROIYA OF ELAS
    141 years ago, the U.S.S. Enterprise entered the Tellun system on a top secret diplomatic mission to deliver the Dohlman of Elas to the nearby planet of Troyius.

    In 2268, the Federation was at war with the Klingon Empire, an arranged marriage between the Elasians and the Troyians, settled a generations long conflict between the two planets, and brought the disputed tellun System firmly on the side of the federation.

    Now, in 2409, once again, the Federation and the Klingon Empire are at war, and the fragile peace that has existed for three generations between these two planets threatens to crumble.


    Off to figure out more of the foundry.
  • azurianstarazurianstar Member Posts: 6,985 Arc User
    edited October 2012
    Wow, didn't know that there was a contest! :eek:



    My Klach D'kel Brakt Mission would've been perfect for it, since it takes place in the TOS-Era. But unfortunately, it's far from complete. Though if I knew about this contest, I would've likely rushed it out. Oh well, way too late. :(
  • hippiejonhippiejon Member Posts: 1,581 Arc User
    edited October 2012
    My entry "Troiya of Elas" is now live on the holodeck server.

    It's my first published foundry mission.
    Be gentle LoL

    Seriously , hope you all enjoy it
  • kirksplatkirksplat Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited October 2012
    OK, finally back. Thanks to the contestants. I'll start playing these missions as soon as I can get caught up on normal sbugc things.

    I'll update the thread with contestants and entries. If you don't see your name, let me know.

    I only see 3 contestants with finished missions that were created specifically for this contest. Is that right?

    SBCouto, Bazag, and HippieJohn.
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  • kirksplatkirksplat Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited October 2012
    Last call... I only see 3 contestants who posted their mission info here.
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  • kirksplatkirksplat Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited October 2012
    2/3 played. Getting close to a decision, but I want to watch all TOS episodes that relate to each mission. I'll probably announce the winner Sunday.

    These are fun missions!
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  • kirksplatkirksplat Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited October 2012
    And the winners are chosen.

    Please leave feedback in that thread. Mods feel free to close this one.
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