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CJC
09-14-2013, 11:18 PM
This is the thread in which you should declare your intention to compete in the 5th Contest. So far from other threads, I have found the following people have declared their participation:

[Updated 11/12/13 14:15 gmt-6 (Not really, but it's more fun that way)]
CJC (Submitted a quest) [update 10/5/13] Thread (http://armageddongames.net/showthread.php?95908-5th-Quest-Entry-CJC)
Chris Miller (Submitted a quest) [update 10/9/13] Thread (http://armageddongames.net/showthread.php?96036-5th-Quest-Entry-Chris-Miller)
Nightmare (Submitted a quest) [update 10/9/13] Thread (http://armageddongames.net/showthread.php?95911-5th-Quest-Entry-Nightmare)
dcsyxx (Submitted a quest) [update 10/28/13] Thread (http://armageddongames.net/showthread.php?96109-5th-Quest-Entry-dcsyxx)
Shoelace (Submitted a quest) [update 10/30/13] Thread (http://armageddongames.net/showthread.php?96128-5th-Quest-Entry-Shoelace)
zcfan27330 (Submitted a quest) [update 11/1/13] Thread (http://armageddongames.net/showthread.php?96103-5th-Quest-Entry-zcfan27330)
MischaPetya (Submitted a quest) [update 11/1/13] Thread (http://armageddongames.net/showthread.php?96123-5th-Quest-Entry-MischaPetya)
bigjoe (Submitted a quest) [update 11/2/13] Thread (http://armageddongames.net/showthread.php?96102-5th-Quest-Entry-BigJoe)
Scootaloo (Submitted a quest) [update 11/3/13] Thread (http://armageddongames.net/showthread.php?96126-5th-Quest-Entry-Scootaloo)
Love For Fire (Submitted a quest) [update 11/8/13] Thread (http://armageddongames.net/showthread.php?96131-5th-Quest-Entry-Love-For-Fire)
Imzogelmo (Submitted a quest) [update 11/8/13] Thread (http://armageddongames.net/showthread.php?96129-5th-Quest-Entry-Imzogelmo)
HeroOfFire (Submitted a quest) [update 11/8/13] Thread (http://armageddongames.net/showthread.php?96135-5th-Quest-Entry-HeroOfFire)
Questwizard88 (Submitted a quest) [update 11/8/13] Thread (http://armageddongames.net/showthread.php?96125-5th-Quest-Entry-Questwizard88)
peteandwally (Submitted a quest) [update 11/10/13] Thread (http://armageddongames.net/showthread.php?96142-5th-quest-entry-Pete-and-Wally)
Travster (Submitted a quest) [update 11/11/13] Thread (http://armageddongames.net/showthread.php?96144-5th-quest-entry-Travster)
Nethis (Submitted a quest) [update 11/12/13] Thread (http://armageddongames.net/showthread.php?96149-5th-Quest-Entry-Nethis)
BtjCraft (Submitted a quest) [update 11/12/13] Thread (http://armageddongames.net/showthread.php?96145-5th-Quest-Entry-BtjCraft-s-5th-Quest-Entry)
Sylph (Submitted a quest) [update 11/12/13] Thread (http://armageddongames.net/showthread.php?96152-5th-Quest-Entry-Sylph)
Gleeok (Submitted a quest) [update 11/13/13]
lineas (Timed out) [update 11/13/13]
erm2003 (Withdrew)
Orithan (Withdrew)
Goriya (Withdrew) [update 9/15/13]
mrz84 (Withdrew) [update 10/5/13]
SUCCESSOR (Withdrew) [update 10/28/13]
Dart Zaidyer (And crew) (Withdrew) [update 11/12/13]
Zim (Not Participating) [update 9/16/13]


-=SPOILER=-

Now that we have our own sub-forum for the contest, this thread is somewhat obsolete. Instead, start a new thread in this sub-forum with the link to your quest and any relevant information you wish to relate to prospective players.
(I recommend opening a Google account and using Google Drive to host, though the AGN quest database is good too)
Such threads will be used to discuss and critique the quest during the popular judging. Submissions will be admissible until November 12th.

EDIT: Removed links from this post. Find the corresponding threads and download there, that way the quest creator can police their own updates.

Goriya
09-15-2013, 10:01 AM
I actually kinda resigned...like, several weeks ago. XD

Shoelace
09-15-2013, 07:08 PM
I noticed I am not on the list! I am making the game right now for the past week. I just finished level 5. So it is on its way. Can we add my name to the list? :D

Zim
09-16-2013, 01:55 PM
I actually never had any intention on making a 5th quest entry myself. I love the idea, and probably would've had I not ruined my last system.
There is a chance that by November I'll have a new system and participate in the judging process though, so best of luck to all the entrants. At that time, though, I'll probably finish up the hookshot code and pegasus boots, and make some soldiers with line of site, etc.. to finish up the LttP functionality.

Please don't make them too hard! I spent almost an hour running around 3rd quest and still never even found level 1! :D

SUCCESSOR
10-04-2013, 12:53 AM
I can access my files again so I am back in business. With no time at all apparently but I will try to do what I can.

CJC
10-05-2013, 03:26 PM
Well, it is October 5th, so declaration of competition is closed.
Everyone now has one more month to complete and submit their quest to the contest (in this thread, preferably, so that people can see all the entries at once) or withdraw.

I'll start the ball rolling:

CJC5th.qst (https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B31Gud9WnwZXX3A2czdQOGFYQ3c/edit?usp=sharing)
(Zip file on Google Drive, download via the menu dialog in the upper left hand corner)


There are some who have played my quest already and believe it should be disqualified. Let's see what the community thinks. Also, feel free to register complaints about the difficulty or the gameplay and I will see what I can do to improve your experience (via private message, to avoid cluttering up this thread).

Chris Miller
10-05-2013, 03:34 PM
:D
Here we go.
Chris Miller's 5th Quest Contest Submission (http://www.mediafire.com/?a8ffhb3qq5w9bba)

Nightmare
10-05-2013, 10:23 PM
Here's mine:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/90050799/5thnightmare.zip

Enjoy!

-James

Love For Fire
10-08-2013, 09:12 AM
Was only following this on PureZC and didn't know we had to declare an entry by a date, too late for me to get in on it :( ?

CJC
10-08-2013, 04:09 PM
Was only following this on PureZC and didn't know we had to declare an entry by a date, too late for me to get in on it :( ?

YOU WILL BE PUNISHED!

Just kidding!
The floating deadline is for quests that will be tested by AGN`s quest players club. Any quest submitted by November 5th will still be eligible for the contest, as PureZC`s rules did not declare a floating deadline. No stress.

EDIT: I should clarify. The Quest Players Club will play ALL the entries in this thread to their conclusion <hopefully> and give feedback regarding bugs and uncomfortable gameplay (Some of this has already begun in AGN`s Quest Discussion Forum, and an official playthrough discussion of the first submitted quest <Chris Miller`s> will be posted sometime this evening <again, hopefully>. When the actual judging begins, there is no guarantee that quests will receive this kind of attention, or even a full playthrough.
So if you want this manner of rigorous testing, post a link to your quest in this thread before November 5th.

Love For Fire
10-09-2013, 10:12 AM
Ok great I will try to have it finished sooner rather than later. Just finished Level 2 this morning.

Questwizard88
10-15-2013, 04:00 AM
I wanted to hop in and mention that I'll be entering this one as well. I just came back to messing around with ZC a couple days ago and noticed this. I haven't touched it since I finished the 4th quest.
I'm doing this one the same way I did the 4th (zero planning, literally). I guess we'll see what happens.
I already have level 5 finished, so it should only be a few more days before I'm ready to submit something.

Gleeok
10-21-2013, 04:45 AM
Okaaay.... I've been back in the 1980's for the last 10 days (Great scott!!) but it looks like the majority is still pending here.. Don't cut it too close guys or you won't have time to fix bugs and other issues. :P

Imzogelmo
10-22-2013, 11:57 PM
I've got about half a quest so far. I'd put the likelihood of my finishing it on time at about 50%. The hardest thing I've tried to do so far is tweak it for proper difficulty, but I figure that will be something that can be hashed out later anyway.

zcfan27330
10-24-2013, 11:53 PM
I'm going to try. I hope to have an entry by Nov 5

SUCCESSOR
10-28-2013, 12:17 AM
I have decided to step out of the contest. Losing a month set me back more then I can recover from but also life has been draining me of the energy needed to be creative. I will from this point forward start helping out in other ways such as playing through other entries.I may, after the ccontest is finished, complete my entry at leisure at which time it will be publicly released.

dcsyxx
10-28-2013, 08:39 AM
I haven't declared or nothing, but I would like to submit a 5th quest entry:

http://www.mediafire.com/download/c4ba29jjc89hxu5/5thdc.qst

SUCCESSOR
10-28-2013, 01:01 PM
I haven't declared or nothing, but I would like to submit a 5th quest entry:

http://www.mediafire.com/download/c4ba29jjc89hxu5/5thdc.qst

Welcome to the contest and AGN! Good luck.

CJC
10-29-2013, 10:02 PM
Just a reminder that the contest ends in one week! Judging to follow finalized submissions.

zcfan27330
10-30-2013, 01:34 PM
I have about as much chance of winning this contest as I have of winning the powerball jackpot 3 times. This is my first ever quest I designed for public use. I just entered so I can get sound feedback and nothing else.

Shoelace
10-30-2013, 02:37 PM
Here is my submission to the 5th Week Contest:



The Real 5th Quest: http://temp-share.com/show/Pf3mp9Oq2
This is tested and works perfect in 2.50. Please play it in that player, beware to play it on another version at your own risk.


Thank you Mr. Satellite for testing the quest. I will releasing it on the PureZC database as well. I just want to make sure there are no hidden bugs. Please let me know if you find any bugs for those of you that play it. Thank you and hope you guys enjoy it!

Imzogelmo
10-31-2013, 01:17 AM
I'm still not quite finished with my quest, but I do intend to release one. I have ate, drank, and slept this quest for about a month now, so I hope it will be well-received.

I am trying to meet the deadline, and I believe that I will, but if not, I'll release what I have at that time. I'll talk more about it when that time comes. Also, if anyone would like to try running it for bug-testing, that would be great. I'm doing my best to work them out as I go, but there are bound to be some things that slip through.


Here's a WIP of my entry, note that I have NOT really worked the details of the overworld out yet, although major things are in place (still need to do the secrets though). It should be ready through level 7, 8 and 9 are just sketched out. Note the 2nd screen entry into level 8 is just there for my personal testing purposes, it will be moved of course. :) http://imzogelmo.webs.com/Imzo_5th.zip


EDIT: Got level 8 done, will possibly update the WIP tomorrow. Online version currently only done thru 7.

EDIT: Final version is uploaded. Please give criticism, praise, and bug reports in the specific thread.

MischaPetya
11-01-2013, 09:05 AM
I have a quest i want to submit for the contest if I can still enter.

http://www.speedyshare.com/4Xazf/5thQuestMischa.qst

bigjoe
11-02-2013, 08:15 PM
Well, here is mine:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/94476244/bigjoe_5th_rc1.zip

Note: To hear the custom music, you must unzip 5thmusic.nsf to your Zelda Classic quest directory.

Nightmare
11-02-2013, 08:49 PM
A little better BigJoe, though you still have Like-Likes in two rooms where I had my shield eaten multiple times. Oh well, guess I'll just have to suffer.

Your Brown Wall Masters are EEEEEEEEEEE-VILLLLLLLLLLL!

-James

Scootaloo
11-02-2013, 09:06 PM
Well shoot. I hope I'm okay since I don't frequent AGN (only went here literally once to report a bug, that's about it) but I was building a 5th quest entry since I'm frequently on PureZC, and just stopped by now since I *just* finished mine yesterday. Sorry about that! I hope I'm still allowed to enter, even if I think I probably won't win. D:

Scootaloo's 5th Quest (http://www.mediafire.com/download/t2ulxqlktqr6djm/Scoot-5th-entry.qst)

Gleeok
11-03-2013, 03:54 AM
Well shoot. I hope I'm okay since I don't frequent AGN (only went here literally once to report a bug, that's about it) but I was building a 5th quest entry since I'm frequently on PureZC, and just stopped by now since I *just* finished mine yesterday. Sorry about that! I hope I'm still allowed to enter, even if I think I probably won't win. D:

Scootaloo's 5th Quest (http://www.mediafire.com/download/t2ulxqlktqr6djm/Scoot-5th-entry.qst)

You're good. I've also been keeping track of everybody at purezc and keeping up-to date with PM's and such. The more the merrier.

Good Luck!

Love For Fire
11-03-2013, 09:58 AM
Sorry guys gonna be down to the wire for me, had some unforeseen circumstances eat up a decent chunk of time. I'm going to try to finish though, I came this far and really want to see how I measure up to the other quest makers.

CJC
11-03-2013, 05:17 PM
Now that we've got a sub-forum, you don't have to post in this thread to compete anymore. Instead, just go ahead and start a new thread about your quest in the 5th Quest Contest sub-forum and then I'll copy the link to your quest in the first post of this discussion.


SUCCESSOR posted specific instructions on what you'll want to do when starting your thread, you can read them here (http://armageddongames.net/showthread.php?96121-!-Submitting-Your-Entry-!).


Also, as explained in the thread I just linked to, the deadline has been pushed back to November 12th to ensure everyone has time to both see this new instruction and submit their quests correctly.

erm2003
11-03-2013, 09:14 PM
Sorry I thought I had posted here and updated my intention. Unfortunately I had little time and I was not able to work on and complete an entry for this contest. Good luck to everyone else!

Gleeok
11-05-2013, 12:48 AM
I guess it's about time for a status report here:

Currently pending quests:
-Shoelace (proposed fixed)
-PeteAndWally (PMed; still awaiting reply)

Accepted Quests:
CJC
Nightmare
MischaPetya
Chris Miller
dcsyxx
bigjoe
T.Swain ..or whomever submitted the T5(2) quest, I forget. (Please be more descriptive in the future!)

All others:
-will be looked at by tomorrow.

I just have to say what an amazing turnout this time around! Wow, there is some seriously good looking quests here guys. Big thumbs up for everyone all around regardless of who wins in the end. This is going to be a tough one to crack! :D

Imzogelmo
11-05-2013, 01:11 AM
Mine is posted in a new thread. Now it's time to check out some of the others? Well, maybe tomorrow. :)

Love For Fire
11-05-2013, 08:41 AM
Mine will be finished today. Just some 40-something screens to go!

Gleeok
11-05-2013, 11:22 PM
Went through the rest of the quests today. Whew...what a turnout! Currently there's only a few pending which is pretty good all things considered.

...And now I have some free time! Maybe I'll go grab a 17-hour energy and play through every quest with FPS set to 120!! (aka:zc-turbo edition) :tan:

Shoelace
11-06-2013, 12:04 AM
There are a lot of good quests out there. I am glad as it makes the contest exciting. :)

Dart Zaidyer
11-06-2013, 02:35 PM
Heads up guys, it's been a rough couple months for me and my team at Talking Time, so our entry isn't quite ready yet. I don't want to leave you hanging if I can help it, so I'll see about finishing it before the deadline.

Sylph
11-06-2013, 05:18 PM
I just noticed I haven't posted my intent to participate in here. Is it too late to do so?

CJC
11-06-2013, 05:24 PM
I just noticed I haven't posted my intent to participate in here. Is it too late to do so?
Don't worry about it, this thread's obsolete. Just post a thread with your submission in this sub-forum before November 12th.

Sylph
11-06-2013, 05:42 PM
Oh, thank goodness. I have a good chunk of it done; I was worried all my work would have been for naught. XD;

SUCCESSOR
11-07-2013, 06:11 PM
T.Swain ..or whomever submitted the T5(2) quest, I forget. (Please be more descriptive in the future!)


Who is this and where did he submit his entry? He should be contacted to make a submission thread.

Gleeok
11-07-2013, 07:55 PM
That might be zcfan, if not someone else from purezc.

[edit] Yep, it's zcfan27330.

BtjCraft
11-10-2013, 01:48 PM
I know this is pretty much last minute, but I plan on putting my quest in the forums tomorrow. So, count me in here!

Sylph
11-11-2013, 01:22 PM
Quick question. The due date is today at midnight (as in, during the night between Monday and Tuesday), or tomorrow at 23:59 PM (night between Tuesday and Wednesday)? Also, on what timezone exactly?

CJC
11-11-2013, 06:21 PM
Quick question. The due date is today at midnight (as in, during the night between Monday and Tuesday), or tomorrow at 23:59 PM (night between Tuesday and Wednesday)? Also, on what timezone exactly?
It's tomorrow at midnight. We're being really flexible with this, so if the date is still the 12th of November 2013 wherever you may live, then your submission will be accepted. So technically, it's midnight GMT +12, which would put the submission deadline at Noon GMT +0 on the 13th of November 2013. That will cover everyone's 12th of November to the end of the day.

Dart Zaidyer
BtjCraft
Sylph
lineas
Gleeok
erm2003

Each of you have declared intention to compete but we have not received your submissions. Just wanted to give you a heads up that the submission period is almost closed! Post those threads, and best of luck to you!

Sylph
11-11-2013, 06:35 PM
It's tomorrow at midnight. We're being really flexible with this, so if the date is still the 12th of November 2013 wherever you may live, then your submission will be accepted. So technically, it's midnight GMT +12, which would put the submission deadline at Noon GMT +0 on the 13th of November 2013. That will cover everyone's 12th of November to the end of the day.

Oh, that's awesome. I was afraid it'd be in like seven hours or so, and I wouldn't be able to have it done by then. Alright! I'll get to it post-haste.

Dart Zaidyer
11-11-2013, 08:22 PM
It won't be possible for I or anyone on my team to get our submission together before the deadline, we just lost too much time to other things. It's been a hectic season.

Therefore, I'll have to withdraw from submitting anything.

We may yet try to participate in the testing cycle for the winning entry, though.

Gleeok
11-12-2013, 03:02 AM
It won't be possible for I or anyone on my team to get our submission together before the deadline, we just lost too much time to other things. It's been a hectic season.

Therefore, I'll have to withdraw from submitting anything.

We may yet try to participate in the testing cycle for the winning entry, though.

That's too bad. I was looking forward to seeing a team quest from... team evil? (Team's need a team name) Maybe you can pull off finishing it in one day?
Everyone else: You've got until early Wednesday to finish. Better move it! There's no telling when on Wednesday so I'd suggest sooner than later.

I also plan on doing a final play-through of my entry tomorrow night if I have time, since I've been busy again with crap again.. bleh, otherwise oh well, I'll just make a hard (ergo better) version later. :)

erm2003
11-12-2013, 06:00 PM
CJC I already posted somewhere that I won't have time to get a submission together. Thanks for checking through.

Sylph
11-12-2013, 10:15 PM
Pulling an all-nighter to get it done on time. Don't you close submissions on me!

...please? DX

Nethis
11-12-2013, 10:48 PM
Declaring my intention to submit, after having submitted earlier today ... Oops. :)

You can do it, Sylph!

Gleeok
11-12-2013, 11:24 PM
Pulling an all-nighter to get it done on time. Don't you close submissions on me!

...please? DX

lol. Just make sure to get it in tomorrow. ;) It's PST over here so you you probably get a few extra hours.

Sylph
11-13-2013, 12:07 AM
lol. Just make sure to get it in tomorrow. ;) It's PST over here so you you probably get a few extra hours.

Ack. So four hours to go?! Yeah, I don't think I'll make it... won't stop me from trying, though! XD;

CJC
11-13-2013, 01:30 AM
Ack. So four hours to go?! Yeah, I don't think I'll make it... won't stop me from trying, though! XD;

Don't make it perfect, Sylph, just get it done. You'll have the opportunity to correct mistakes while everybody works their way through the quests (and you'll have even more opportunity to fix mistakes in late dungeons).

You can do it!

November 12th Midnight GMT+12 is in 6 hours. I believe in you!

Sylph
11-13-2013, 01:34 AM
I hate presenting a half-baked work, but I guess there's really no choice. I'll do my best to finish it before time runs out!

Gleeok
11-13-2013, 02:06 AM
Nobody's even going to be awake at 12 GMT (I know I won't be) which is why I said if you can get it in early tomorrow it'd be fine. I really don't think anyone is going to mind at this point. :)

Sylph
11-13-2013, 11:02 AM
Just ironing out a few game-breaking bugs I found, then I'm off to upload and submit. Hopefully I'm not too late...

EDIT: Uploading. Mediafire is fine, right?

Imzogelmo
11-13-2013, 01:37 PM
Just wanted to say that I updated mine a few times yesterday. I'm still worried a bit about over-difficulty in level 9 particularly, but being the 5th quest and last level, I think that should be pretty tough. I guess I'll find out when people start to reach that point in playing.

And 18 competitors so far, nice turnout!

CJC
11-13-2013, 01:42 PM
Okay, we're a little past the deadline now but I'm going to leave this thread open until Gleeok gives the okay, because I was under the impression that he was going to participate as well.


We won't put up the testing specifics right away, but expect them to somewhat follow Dart Zaidyer 's model of quality assurance:
enabled cheats/unpassworded quests [second is my suggestion]
no forced continue points [if a room traps you, you should be able to at least die, if not get back to the dungeon entrance]
and other such playflow guarantees

You can read his suggestions now if you want to check these things in initial testing. They can be found here (http://armageddongames.net/showthread.php?96150-Testing-standards-amp-practices).



Wishing everybody the best of luck in the testing and judging process! Let's make this one a contest to remember.


EDIT: Submissions closed!

Gleeok
11-13-2013, 08:42 PM
I'm awake. I'm awake!

..I see Sylph managed to finished too.. neat-o. I guess I should post my 5th quest also then: http://filesmelt.com/dl/5th_Gleeok.qst I originally did it for fun and have basically been sitting on it for about 2 months, but people talked me into it, and I figured what the heck. I'll start a thread for it in a bit, but no hurry as I'd like for people to play other entries first before even trying this. From what I've seen so far it's a bit more difficult than than the average bear and I don't want to take a lot of time away from those quests, so please give those a go first. :)

Also: Holy shit that's a lot of nuts! Great job everyone!

*needs coffee...*