A New Competition - preliminary discussion

[Vic20-Ian]

I have had a brief conversation with Jeff and would like to setup a competition to run from July 1 to November 30.

Before I announce it I would like to gather thoughts in this thread on what makes a successful competition.

It will be for Vic20 only for Denial community.

First Prize will be over £100 GBP / $140 value. Other prizes to be determined.

What do folks think about a small entry fee to put some initial skin in the game and raise some funds for a charity?

What else is important to get plenty of entries?

[chysn]

That sounds like fun, and I'll probably have time for a VIC-20 project in July!

And I'm happy to pay an entrance fee, especially for a good cause.

When it comes to subject matter, expansion requirements (if any), etc., I'll likely participate no matter what. I wouldn't mind seeing a space for non-game entries although--to be fair--you'll get more entries if you focus on games. That's kind of the VIC-20's traditional market. But I think it would be unfortunate to just have a game competition, because there's already plenty of space for that.

[Vic20-Ian]

Thanks Chysn.

I am working on some criteria to make it interesting.

Non game was one of them

I look forward to seeing what everyone comes up with.

[majikeyric]

I might enter the compo if that's about game dev

I launched the idea of a annual gamedev compo sometime ago...
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=9943

[ral-clan]

What is this a competition for exactly? You don't say.
I assumed it's a programming competition, because most VIC-20 / C64 competitions are.
But then I thought about the possibility of art/music done with already programmed VIC-20 applications, so I thought I'd better ask.
There's also the possibility of creative writing about the VIC-20...i.e. an article for public consumption.
Other creative non-traditional uses of a VIC-20 (i.e. electronics interfacing, best/funniest photo of a VIC-20 in an unusual setting, and other unexpected creative uses).

[AndyH]

Would love to enter but don't have time with RL so busy right now. IMHO prizes are not necessary, as this is for Denial kudos, but I get it. Pay to enter could be a barrier for getting entries.

[Noizer]

Good idea. It could also be about demos, ones with unusual graphics and sound effects, in my opinion there are too few for our brave MHz ace machine
BR

[Vic20-Ian]

What is this a competition for exactly? You don't say.
I assumed it's a programming competition, because most VIC-20 / C64 competitions are.
But then I thought about the possibility of art/music done with already programmed VIC-20 applications, so I thought I'd better ask.
There's also the possibility of creative writing about the VIC-20...i.e. an article for public consumption.
Other creative non-traditional uses of a VIC-20 (i.e. electronics interfacing, best/funniest photo of a VIC-20 in an unusual setting, and other unexpected creative uses).

This has some great ideas in it. Thank you.

I was thinking games only initially but then considered other thins that would benefit the community more.

e.g. New piece of hardware (I love some of the USB gear I recently bought) or an Application or Utility.

I had not go to Demos or Artwork so these are great additions.

I might have to construct it a bit like our Agriculturual shows over here. Best cake, Best Honey, Best jam, 4 identical onions etc.

[Vic20-Ian]

Would love to enter but don't have time with RL so busy right now. IMHO prizes are not necessary, as this is for Denial kudos, but I get it. Pay to enter could be a barrier for getting entries.

Andy - you will have 5 months

[Vic20-Ian]

Good idea. It could also be about demos, ones with unusual graphics and sound effects, in my opinion there are too few for our brave MHz ace machine
BR

I have never been a follower to date but I should be more open to it so why not.

[Vic20-Ian]

I might enter the compo if that's about game dev

I launched the idea of a annual gamedev compo sometime ago...
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=9943

Thank you for the link. I might make it multi category.