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This is something I've thought of doing for a while. The title is pretty self explanatory, but in case you're wondering, I will be hosting a weekly scripting challenge here in the Show and Tell section of the forums. Anyone can participate!

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What does this mean?
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* I will post a new scripting challenge every week. You'll read the description of the challenge, and compose a project to the best of your ability demonstrating said challenge using Scratch! When you're finished with your project. Upload it, and post a link in the comments on this post so that I can review it.

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How will this benefit me?
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* Well, at the end of each week, I will keep a leader board updated in order starting with the scratcher who was able to complete the challenge in the most efficient way in their project, and descending with the scratchers who were also able to complete the challenge, but in efficiency according to where they are placed on said leader board. So it's sort of like a competition! If you're seeking extra love-its on projects as an award, you might as well stop reading this post and seek else where. I'm a full advocate of project Fix Love-its!

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"Efficiency" ?
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* Yeah! That means using the least amount of scripts and the most effective coding to complete the challenge! For example. If the challenge is relatively difficult, and you manage to pull off a 1s1s, you might as well consider yourself the weekly winner!

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I'm interested! What's the first challenge!? 
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* The first week's challenge will be something relatively simple. The first week's challenge is:

** Compose a project that simulates real time gravity and allows a player to move about the screen on one (or more) platform(s). Complete the challenge with more than two button input methods (ex: arrow keys) and the ability for the player to "jump". **

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Will there be a scoring system?
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* Yes, actually. The scoring system is as follows:

1. User friendliness. (Easy for another scratcher to understand your project.) 
2. Glitches/bugs. (Based on how many are NOT present in your project.)
3. Efficiency. (How well you utilized effective scripts to complete the challenge.)
4. Scripts used. (The less, the better!)
5. Interface. (The look and feel of your project.)

NOTES/RULES:

All score values for each category will be on a scale 1-10 out of 10. The maximum score is 50 points. You will automatically be reported/ evict from the challenge and any future challenges if I spot any profane language/ bullying of another scratcher/ poor sportsmanship. Also, spamming your project in the comments will not make yours more likely to be reviewed. In fact, if you post the same thing more than once, I will not look at your entry. Please be patient. I will get to you. Be kind to others, and remember, this is meant to be something FUN. Also, your entry cannot be something you've already created. It has to be something NEW. If your project was shared more than a day or two ago, I will not accept it! It cannot be based on another project! It has to be 100% original material! Happy scratching. I look forward to seeing your projects! (:

Last edited by Zparx (2012-07-29 22:02:01)