Map of the Fortnight: Main Discussion Thread
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Kaiphranos
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I like the "abandoned project" part - I think requiring it to be repurposed in some way might be a little too restrictive.
So, the classic "CSA wins TL191 GWII"? This could be doable, though I think I would add a requirement for each entry to cite the original timeline, unless it's the contestant's own work.
As others have mentioned, conspiracy theories can be a bit of a tricky topic. I could see that one inspiring some fun maps, but I could also see it ending in disaster. The other two both seem plausible.
Fun idea, but I think this would end up being too specific. "Romans in an unexpected place" has been done before with MotF 142; we could run that one again sometime if people like the general concept.
Kaiphranos
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Congratulations to @lock for decisively winning MotF 173 with "Post-War Alliances of Europe 1966"! This is his fifth Map of the Fortnight victory, which makes him an official Map Ace! (His first was in MotF 87 - you can check out that and other past entries through the Wiki page!)
In other business, some of the topics I am considering for MotF 175 are as follows:
Finally, we still have a week left in the current round - anyone have an entry in progress?
In other business, some of the topics I am considering for MotF 175 are as follows:
- The Fruited Plain - Make a map related to the agriculture of a country or region.
- Making The Best Of It - Make a map of a place, project or other endeavor that has been abandoned by the group that started it.
- It’s The Simple Things - Make a map showing a group, community, or place which has deliberately rejected certain technologies.
Finally, we still have a week left in the current round - anyone have an entry in progress?
Woo-hoo! Leaderboard!
Also, MotF 87: That was a while back. "Try our Muffins!" Ha ha!
Anyway, I do have an idea. We'll see if I have a chance to get it done.
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May I recommend just calling it It's a brand new record for 1990?
I think the main problem is that almost all direct, specific premises for MOTF rounds have already been covered.
Kaiphranos
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Yeah, I've noticed that. If there's a significant interest in trying one like that, I could probably come up with one for a future round.
We can always repeat. There's no rule that says we can't. I think we've done three mass transit map contests.
However, if a topic is too specific, it has a potential to limit the number of people who will participate.
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This might also be a good one for a country with a reputation for/history of changing sides mid-war.
Kaiphranos
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That's certainly been the philosophy for a while. I think the counter-argument is that giving a fairly scenario-specific challenge ("Show a world where Alexander the Great went west instead of east") narrows things down and gives a clear starting point for people who might just want to make a map and not have to work out a POD and backstory.
damein fisher
Banned
I agree that a more specific prompt would be better for both getting submissions and thinking of them, but perhaps a compromise can be made; alternate between the two.
Kaiphranos
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Not sure what the best balance will be, but I'm thinking 176 may be a test run for a more specific type of challenge.
An interesting idea, though I'd worry that with a visual prompt, a lot of the resulting entries could end up looking similar...
Anyway, it's been a long day, but new threads are up!
MotF 174: Another Star On The Flag - Voting Thread
MotF 175: The Fruited Plain - Entries Thread
