(tbf probably easier to check the source code but I'm lazy so if somebody else wants to do that go ahead)

Ur Game competition is Intellectual
as for Acustic show im just guessing but i think its social

Thanks, updated.

\RimWorld.v1.0.2150\Mods\1454024362\Defs\Events\AnnualExpoEvents.xml
this shows the relevent stats.

UR comp- psychic sensetivity (not sure if psychic foil helmet helps or hinders )
shooting comp- pawn shooting accuracy (shooting skill + traits + bionics)
culture swap- social impact (high social skill + the right hat + traits + bionics)
science faire- research speed (intelect skill + traits + bionics)
acoustic- trade price improvement (high social skill + traits + bionics)

it seems to be based on stats rather than skills which is nice. for example you can send a low skill "careful shooter" and it will be still quite good
the exp gain from completing the events go onto your skills though

oh very nice find, thank you! will update the original post with yours. thats very helpful.

I sent a level 20 shooter with careful shooter and bionic arms/legs/eyes to the Shooting Competition and didn't make it past the first round, how bad is the RNG with these things because this is the first expo I've done.

Originally posted by I2ID:

\RimWorld.v1.0.2150\Mods\1454024362\Defs\Events\AnnualExpoEvents.xml
this shows the relevent stats.

UR comp- psychic sensetivity (not sure if psychic foil helmet helps or hinders )
shooting comp- pawn shooting accuracy (shooting skill + traits + bionics)
culture swap- social impact (high social skill + the right hat + traits + bionics)
science faire- research speed (intelect skill + traits + bionics)
acoustic- trade price improvement (high social skill + traits + bionics)

it seems to be based on stats rather than skills which is nice. for example you can send a low skill "careful shooter" and it will be still quite good
the exp gain from completing the events go onto your skills though

I don't know if these changed since then, but some of those didn't add up, so I took a look at the file myself...

There seem to be two factors influencing the result. The file names them "learnedSkills" and "relevantStat".

The skill is just that, the pawn's skill. The stat is something that can be influenced with bionics/clothing etc.

I don't know how much weight each has, but this breakdown should give you a slightly more accurate idea, at least.


Game-of-Ur competition

Skills: Intellectual & Social
Stat: Melee Hit Chance

Shooting competition

Skills: Shooting
Stat: Shooting Accuracy Pawn

Cultural Swap

Skills: Social & Artistic
Stat: Social Impact

Science Fair

Skills: Intellectual
Stat: Research Speed

Acoustic Show

Skills: Artistic
Stat: Trade Price Improvement

I believe the skill indicates what XP your pawn gains upon winning. What really measures how likely to succeed is the stat.
Wonder if @pumacatrun2 will bother to update this post...

Originally posted by jptrrs:

I believe the skill indicates what XP your pawn gains upon winning. What really measures how likely to succeed is the stat.

Aha. That makes sense actually, since the file refers to it as learnedSkills. I bet you are correct.

Sorry I missed the comment from the start of august! Updated the post now, thanks for looking into it guys.

cool!

Sent my Artist 19 pawn to a Cultural Swap after equipping them with the best Social Impact gear I could find and packed a masterwork sculpture. Said I came unprepared and won nothing. But the sculpture then won 2nd prize in an art contest and a random person offered to buy it off me for 3x the market value! Next time I'll try bringing a legendary grand sculpture.