Welcome to the discussion thread for the Alternate History Wikibox Contest!
We already have contests for flags and maps, so why not have one for wikiboxes? Everything here is pretty self-explanatory, so let's get on with the details:
We already have contests for flags and maps, so why not have one for wikiboxes? Everything here is pretty self-explanatory, so let's get on with the details:
Rules & Guidelines
- Each entry must meet the following basic requirements: a) must consist of a writeup and at least one wikibox; b) must adhere to the topic for that round; and c) must be posted in the thread for entries.
- Contests will alternate between a 2-week round and a 1-week round. Time limits will be clearly mentioned in the entry thread as well as in any update posts that will be made here.
Voting
- After the time limit is up, I will create a new thread with a poll containing the usernames of all contestants who submitted an entry for that round. The poll will be up for 7 days regardless of the time limit of the round.
- The winner is the person who obtains the most votes. As soon as the voting ends, the winner will be announced here.
Topic Suggestions
- Topic suggestions are always welcome and should be made here, in the discussion thread.
- Each topic suggestion should contain: a) a title; b) a guideline or instruction for the topic; and c) a time limit, either 1 or 2 weeks. You may also opt to omit the guideline/suggestion and just let each contestant interpret the title as they wish.
- Please ensure that you make the title bold and always include a time limit. Keep in mind that different types of wikibox require different levels of effort, so tailor your time limits as such.
Threads
- The Discussion Thread (you are here) is for any general discussion about the contest or about wikiboxes in general. Topic suggestions are always welcome, and I'll be checking regularly for potential topics for future rounds.
- The Entry Threads will be created at the start of every round and will be strictly for entries only. You are welcome to chat about people's entries here in the discussion thread.
- The Voting Threads will be created at the end of every round and will contain a poll to select the winner of the round. Discussion will also be allowed there.
- Landslide (voting thread) | Winner: Nofix & GBehm
- Newspeak (voting thread) | Winner: King of the Uzbeks
- Changing Horses Midstream (voting thread) | Winner: TwiliAlchemist
- The Used Car Salesman (voting thread) | Winner: TheNixonator
- Is This The Real Life, Is This Just Fantasy? (voting thread) | Winner: Kerguelen
- Thermopylae (voting thread) | Winner: TheHedgehog
- Crawl Out Through the Fallout!
Hello everyone!
I'd like to welcome you to the discussion thread for something that I think is long overdue in this forum: a Wikipedia Infobox contest. This site is home to several talented users who surprise us day by day with innovative uses for wikiboxes, along with unique stories to go along with them. This contest is an avenue for everyone to apply their skills and respond to prompts, just as the Map of the Fortnight challenge does.
So now, before the contest officially starts, I'm opening this thread to get initial opinions for the format of the contest. I am looking to model the format more or less on the MotF system: new thread for every prompt, set deadline, and voting through poll. I'd just like your thoughts on the following:
I'd like to welcome you to the discussion thread for something that I think is long overdue in this forum: a Wikipedia Infobox contest. This site is home to several talented users who surprise us day by day with innovative uses for wikiboxes, along with unique stories to go along with them. This contest is an avenue for everyone to apply their skills and respond to prompts, just as the Map of the Fortnight challenge does.
So now, before the contest officially starts, I'm opening this thread to get initial opinions for the format of the contest. I am looking to model the format more or less on the MotF system: new thread for every prompt, set deadline, and voting through poll. I'd just like your thoughts on the following:
- Should the contest be once a week or once every 2 weeks?
- Are there any specific rules that you think we should lay down before we start?
- Also: feel free to start throwing around some prompts we can use for our inaugural round.
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