Continuing with the new "more sustainable" format. I'd love to have judges again so if anyone would like to volunteer, please PM me.

“Large Mining Ship"

Design a large grid ship meant for mining asteroids


Ship should be able to collect ore from asteroids
Ship must be able to function in space, but can also have capabilities to function in other environments. Can be a mining craft itself or a mining barge with small parasite miners. Small grids will contribute to the total block count.



Note: Failure to meet any of the requirements will result in a DQ

0. NO DLC BLOCKS IF USING APPROVED MODS FROM THE MODLIST.

1. Should be a blueprint

2. Must be made for this contest or be a an UPDATE of a previous build. The date on the file should say the month this contest started at the earliest.

3. Everything must be 100% your original work (excluding scripts, etc.). Plagiarism will disqualify you from this and future contests.

4. Should be primary large grid blocks for the main ship.

5. 9,000 maximum total block count (this includes subgrids and small grid miners if building a mining barge). Exceeding this halves your score.

6. Must function in space.




Not meeting a requirement in any of these requirement CATEGORIES will result in a -25% of the total score per category (if the contest is judged). This means you can only lose points at a max of 25% of the total score per category and not per individual requirement.


0. None for this one. Keeping things simple due to the relatively straightforward nature of the contest.




Remember to have fun!



Since the contests no longer are assumed to be "judged contests", DLC is allowed (as it would inhibit unnecessarily). HOWEVER, if one does not use any DLC blocks, one will be able to use anything from a collection of pre-selected mods. This rule exists to allow for people who didn't purchase the DLC to remain competitive if the contest becomes a judged contest.

Just to clarify, one cannot use mods from this collection unless explicitly specified in the contest for that month UNLESS one ISN'T using any DLC.

It's important to note that judges are not required to own any of the DLC and any gaps/missing objects they experience are the responsibility of the ship creator.

Modlist:
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1413961604


Since these contests are no longer assumed to be judged by default, areas that the ships were previously judged on will now become "Areas of Significance". If the right number of qualified individuals privately message the contest host and wish to judge, the contest will now become judged on these categories. Otherwise, consider them design parameters to help guide the designs of your creation.

It is also of note that judges cannot participate in the contest they judge for (obviously).

Contestants are also encouraged to provide user feedback on other contestants' builds.



Two categories this one will be judged on

1. Wow Factor - how "cool" it is. This includes aesthetics and any interesting functionality. The more functional any of these extra/cool features are in the ship, the higher the score for this category

2. Functionality/utility - includes but not limited to how functional it is at performing its task (mining and collecting ore from asteroids). This is a measurement of practicality/"usefulness" for the ship.







USUALLY, none. These contests are asymmetrical in their current form. Since I provide the prizes using my own money, I will not be providing them in the current contest format due to me not finding it "fair".

HOWEVER, that being said. I'm considering experimenting this contest and allowing prizes for any DLC free ships that are in the "top 3" entries. This seems the most fair way to make prizes available to all people regardless of if they own the DLC or not. The DLC can offer certain aesthetic options not available even with mods such as some of the block skins that can add a lot of options to builds. This seems the most "fair" way to re-integrate prizes back into these contests. I currently have a number of people who've been willing to volunteer as judges in the past so it's likely I might be able to try this system of prize distribution for this contest.

Feel free to ask any clarifying questions you have on this as I realize my wording may be slightly confusing.



February 28th, 11:59PM, Samoa Standard Time or until the next contest is posted, whichever comes later.

https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/groups/UESCBuild/discussions/5/135508833657423350/

https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/groups/UESCBuild/discussions/5/3199245116705991455/