This sounds like a good idea. It would be cool to see a compo that has a huge amount of participation because several communities are joining in. Of course, if there's a huge amount of politics involved it might not be so cool.

Obviously this would have nothing to do with verge vs. sphere vs. ika vs. whoever else - it would be more about the actual games created than the engines used. But it would still be a good idea to have a panel of judges representative of all communities (and probably not a good idea to include dev team members, fanboys, etc.).

All that being said, if the verge community did decide to have a verge-only compo it wouldn't be unfair to other engines. It's not vecna's responsibility to promote sphere/ ika. There's no bad blood intended. On the flip side, I would hope vergers wouldn't condemn a multi-engine compo request with flames.

So to end this post on a positive note: let's all try to be friendly here. Verge 3 has already had a few successful compos and it might be time for a multi-engine super compo. I'd definitely be interested in seeing the submissions and participation if it happens.

There will be a Sully out relatively and ambiguously soon. Zip and I make quick work on the simpletype version. Keep your eyes peeled for a news update.

As for any contests, it was announced quite a bit ago that the next 'major' HoV would be during the winter break since, you know, it makes sense and all to do that. What with you kids and your schooling.

At this time, I see no reason to change those plans.

There may be a small HoV or two in the interim months, quite possibly a weekend affair early in september before homework starts pouring in. Frankly, I don't know and play the little ones by ear, largely asking around if there's interest before announcing.

I am tired. That is all.

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There will be a Sully out relatively and ambiguously soon.

"Two weeks."

Yes grue - while i am bound to also having a splash screen of the remake.org guys and some of their sponsors I will definately have a big assed v3 logo splash :D

I agree with thrasher - the end result is what really matters.

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I don't think it's necessary to restrict the xmas compo to v3, is it? Couldn't you just run an all-engine compo instead? It wouldn't make much difference, and there would be more fun games to play in general. (That's always the point!)

v3 alone has its fair share of decent titles now that people are experienced enough to compete with ika and sphere. I just think it's a waste if you limit it to v3, since there are other willing participants. Just because verge-rpg hosts it doesn't mean it should only allow verge rpgs.
The last multi-engine compo had two entries.

Quote:Originally posted by Omni

Might I add, however, that both of those entries were very well done.

Funny, from what I gathered from Tom's earlier post, I'd assumed that he was... disappointed.

At any rate, I am all for friendly multi-engine competitions... in the future. At present, however, my main focus is rebuilding the verge community and keeping interest around. I have personal goals in that regard, and while there is progress and activity (which pleases me greatly), any competitions I hold here in the forseeable future will remain native-engine only.

Mind you, and this can go on 'the record', I have nothing but the utmost respect for Sphere, Ika, and their respective creators and communities (although it's always damn fun to mock Ear, just like it's fun to mock Tatsumi ;). They are well-built and capable GCEs, and in many ways superior to v3. I even built the foundation of the code of this website to allow for many GCEs to be added into it's structure with the pie-in-the-sky idea that one day it'd act as an all-GCE site. And one day, if the universe doesn't smite me, perhaps it shall happen.

However, the particular community which I've been a part of for going on my 8th year now gets my attention before anyone else. When we're at a positive growth rate with frequent new people, when we're getting a new demo announced every week, then we'll talk about the North American Free-GCE Trade Agreement. Until that day, I'm going to lay down a few rules clearly hear and now.

1. Any aggressive penis-wagging concerning any GCE will be frowned upon. For the most part, I'm pleased with everyone, with the noticable exception of a certain small faction headed by a drunken dev (who will remain nameless;). If you must voice personal grievances, or take a potshot at someone, do it in the unmoderated forum.

2. As always, if anyone comes to me or another moderator about unsporting behavior in the moderated forums, it will be dealt with in a non-partisan fashion. I am similarly pleased that the activity on the forums has been overwhelmingly civil, to the point where the only times I've ever been asked to weild my mod-powers have involved Tom's sometimes... 'presumptuous' posts. And up to this point I have not seen the need to do more than point out the obvious in retaliation. If anyone thinks this is unfair behavior, this particular subject has been dealt with similarly on other GCE boards by other unimpressed admins.

3. At this time, while verge-rpg.com is interested in being a friendly neighbor (for instance, the finalized FAQ will point to ika and sphere as valid OOP GCE options), we will be acting in our own interests. This boils down to, for the time being, "Any official vrpg compo will be using v3 only." I am flattered that Thrasher thinks we've got a large enough library to stand on proudly, and to be sure I'm quite impressed by some of the works that have come out since the open beta was released, but in my opinion we are not yet 'there' yet.

Please note that I did not consult vecna nor Loretian about these terms, and if they believe they are unreasonable they may be amended. However, I grow tired of these sorts of conversations, and was so compelled to make a little line in our little sandbox here.

We will be running v3-only contests to promote community growth. We will never forbid, or otherwise actively discourage, anyone from competing in more inclusive contests with the v3 engine. I think it's swell that people would use our engine in other contests.

If anyone thinks any of this is unreasonable, please contact me and we can have a civil discussion.

Quote:Originally posted by grenideer

It sounds reasonable ;).

Can I make a little castle in the sandbox?
NO YOU MAY NOT.

It's fewer letters and it sounds alright to me, unless you have a deep-set fear of "Last of the Summer Wine."

Kampoe? No. Ehch Oh Vee.