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Originally posted by xlk
The reason(probably) for most of the level's designerss' complaints is because they aren't profesinals at level design,
Nobody here is a pro.
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so they have to put lots of efort into something that latter is given a low score compared to the efort, while others make levels whith utter ease and get a good ranking.This may not be an excuse, but it is a reason.
And that is not the judges' problem that the contest entrants may be inferior in level design compared to others and entered a level design contest with these people. We understand that many people put a lot of effort into their levels, but fact of the matter is that many of these people's efforts just simply were not good enough, they focused in the wrong areas, or a combination of both.
Many people here (and in previous and future since I know this will not be the last time it's going to happen) need to prioritize making quality levels before anything else. A visual or technical masterpiece alone will not make you win contests. (at least as long as I participate as a judge in anything, others may be more forgiving than I am). Sling mud, slander, throw rocks, bitch, piss, moan, cry, complain, and carry/harbor petty grudges all you want- if I don't think your level's good and if I am a judge/mod/whatever, you will not do well in these contests. I am not here to kiss your boo-boos and tell you it's going to get all better.
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Also, an idea:why not have these contest have categories(with badges) and a general ranking(prizes) instead of one only final score?That way, people can do great aescetics, great level design, or whatever, and see how they compare to others.
That would only encourage the behavior we're out against in these contests.