not this year.

Contests 4K Game Competition - 2007
#1

I cannot manage the 4K contest this year.

with my new job addition (that makes 2 jobs), and fulltime school, I cannot feasibly run the 4K contest this year. I couldn’t possibly be active enough in the process to give the contest the attention it deserves.

I am still willing to provide hosting for the contest, including the webspace and database, but JGO needs to find a new manager.

I’d also have no problem returning next year, as it has been alot of fun the last 2 years.

I’m know that not 100% of the paricipants were happy with my managing strategy, so maybe this is a positive step for those individuals.

thanks, and I look forward to this year’s contest!

#2

Well I really liked what you did with the contest, that web page is awesome with its random clickable screenshot images 8).

I’d offer to take over if I knew anything about the 4K comp & had time. Maybe you should let others know what’s involved?

#3

I still plan on providing the new site. if that doesn’t pan out, the old system is ready to go, as always.

responsibilities include:

[] checking the “game queue” daily for new games and filtering out spam before it hits the game charts
[] appoint and moderate a judging panel
[] actively participate in as many game threads as you can
[] review rules and edit what’s neccessary to provide the most fair contest possible

I will still handle the other behind-the-scenes duties (such as size validation, game archiving, etc.). I simply need someone who can devote 3 months to be the public relationist for the contest. I’m still going to archive the games, provide the webhosting space, and distribute the prizes given to us by sponsors.

#4

What sponsors?

#5

Oddlabs and Mojang Specifcations

#6

More importantly, what prizes? ;D

#7

the same as offered in the Super Mario Programming Contest, they were transferred due to lack of interest in that contest

#8

If I may suggest someone, CaptainJester looks very commited to the contest. He was the one who invited me to participate, too. But I don’t know if he’s up to it, he might also be a busy guy =D

I’m sure someone as capable as necessary will pop up :stuck_out_tongue: But we could split the work among other developers this year. Since I plan to participate, I can’t help very much, but I’m sure some people here would gladly accept some tasks.

#9

the duties I’m relieving myself of aren’t big ones. I really just need a public personality and “go to” man for the contest.

I’ve still got the site running, which can continue to act as the hub for 4K games, I just don’t have the time to manage the contest itself, as far as judging, rules, off the wall questions, etc etc

#10

Well count me in for this ‘duty’:

But I’m not reliable or skilled enough to help with the other stuff :P.

#11

I wouldn’t mind doing it, but that means I can’t participate. However if you haven’t found someone by the end of November, I will do it. I would rather see the 4K go forward than skip a year.

#12

i hope none of you are reading the title wrong, I’m not suggesting 4K be skipped this year!

CaptainJester, I doubt helping in the contest management would keep you from participating, I somehow managed to squeeze two entries in last year =o

#13

It doesn’t prevent you from participating, but it certainly adds a ‘burden’ that will consume a bit more of anyone’s spare time :smiley:

By the way, if you have any other minor tasks where you would use some help, let us know. For example, my main job is enterprise application development - and I’ve done tons of web applications in Java, with dynamic content management systems. I am not complaining about the current web site, but if you have some cool ideas for a submission system, former entries browsing, etc… that you never get the time to get them done, feel free to mail me and I’ll help you the best way I can.

#14

My mistake. I thought that if I was part of “management” that I would not be allowed to enter. Time is not a problem either, because I already have 2 entries ready.

I’ll do it. Send me a PM with more details.

#15

You rock CaptainJester! I hope we get this show on the road soon.