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MODSCON 2010 – A three chapter MODSonline Mapping Contest for Left 4 Dead 2 that could earn you up to $600 in cash.

We want a new Left 4 Dead 2 campaign so we've decied to hire the community to help us build it. We want a total of three chapters to our campaign and each chapter could win you a $200 USD Visa gift card.

You can let your imagination run when building the first of the three chapter campaign. We aren't holding you back with a theme. We just want you to put the MODSonline logo in your masterpiece. We'll even provide you the texture to use.

After judging the first submissions, you will have to continue the campaign based on the winning previous entry. Include our logo and make it good and you could earn one or all of the $600 in prizes (that's 3 x $200).

• Starting February 1, 2010.
• Submisison deadline April 30, 2010.
• Start the map(s) anyway that you want.
• Make sure to include the MODSonline logo.
• Submit your entry for judging.
• Two weeks later the winner is announced.
• Winning entry will receive a $200 USD Visa gift card (provided there are at least 4 entries).

STAGE 2

• Starting May 15, 2010.
• Submisison deadline August 14, 2010.
• Start the map(s) where the previous winner left off.
• Make sure to include the MODSonline logo.
• Submit your entry for judging.
• Two weeks later the winner is announced.
• Winning entry will receive a $200 USD Visa gift card (provided there are at least 4 entries).

STAGE 3

• Starting September 1, 2010.
• Submisison deadline November 30, 2010.
• Start the map(s) where the previous winner fo stage two left off.
• Make sure to include the MODSonline logo.
• Submit your entry for judging.
• Two weeks later the winner is announced.
• Winning entry will receive a $200 USD Visa gift card (provided there are at least 4 entries).

Rules:

1. The entries must be compatible with Left 4 Dead 2.
2. To participate, you need only be a registered (free) member with MODSonline.
3. Judges cannot enter, but everyone else can.
4. There will be three stages of the contest.
5. There must be at least four entries per stage of the contest in order for the prize to be awarded for that stage.
6. Each stage must clearly display the MODSonline logo which can be found here as a texture for Left 4 Dead 2.
7. Winners will be announced two weeks following the conclusion of each stage.
8. Multiple entries are permitted however only one prize per person will be awarded.
9. Entries must be zipped up into a single file before submission. This file must also contain the readme as described below so that we know who you are and what your submission contains.
10. Entries must contain original content excluding that which is already available with the game and the custom MODSonline texture we have provided on this page. Entries cannot be an altered version of an existing map or mod. Remember, one of the things we will be judging is originality and creativity. Make sure all content is included in your submission or your entry will be disqualified.
11. Entries sent in must be bug free (we just don’t have the time to bug test them for you). Any bugs found will count against the score. Average fps, with a complete and detailed Readme (you can use the Readme Creator at MODSonline.com, must accompany the entry. With your submission you must also include correct contact information so we can get in touch with you.
12. Entries must contain the source map file (VMF) to assist in judging AND to include the conclusion of your chapter for the start of the next. Except for the ending of the chapter, the source will not be released.
13. Custom textures, models and other contents are encouraged.
14. Entries may not be released to the public until the winners are announced. However, closed beta testing is allowed and encouraged. We also encourage you to release screenshots and info about your entry, particularly on our forums or on your Projects page. At the contest’s end, all submitted entries may be released to the public. We reserve the right to release your entries on MODSonline.com.
15. MODSonline.com has the right to redistribute or delete submitted materials without notice.
16. Entries must be submitted via or our online submissions page. Submissions may be arranged if the file size is large.
17. Prize responsibility will be that of MODSonline.com.
18. All submissions must be free of anything deemed obscene, profane, or offensive. What is deemed obscene, profane, or offensive is at the sole discretion of the judges at MODSonline. Any submission deemed to contain anything obscene, profane, or offensive will be immediately disqualified. All submissions, that are accepted, become property of MODSonline in order to use for future site promotions and site content.
19. Any submissions containing a virus or other malicious software will immediately be disqualified and the creator may face being banned from entering any future official MODSonline contests and competitions.
20. Adherence to these rules is mandatory. Questions can be directed to any of the Admin Staff through the forums at MODSonline.com. Please do not PM Admins or Moderators regarding the Contest.
21. Insufficient contestant submissions may result deadline extension or complete cancellation of this contest.
22. All submissions must be accompanied by source code files as proof of original works or other proofs must be submitted. We want to ensure that all submissions are yours. These source files will not be distributed or used outside of this purpose.
23. This contest is open to map submissions only for Left 4 Dead 2.
24. This contest is open to all countries.
25. We are not responsible for taxes related to the prize.
26. We cannot be held liable for incorrect shipping information or lost or stolen mail.

Judging Examples (maps):

1. Creative Liberties (if applicable): Basically, if you added new and improved scripts etc to make it cool, that is a good thing.
2. Textures & Geometry: Minimal flickering or seeing-through of walls and textures, texture colors and appearance, solid geometry (no falling through floors, walking through walls, etc).
3. Detail Level: Are all of the objects there? Trees, shrubs, cars & other vehicles, etc. Have any been added that look cool (exploding mines, furniture, etc.)?
4. Spawn Points: Do players spawn where they are supposed to?
5. Functionality: Do the doors work? Does glass break? Are vehicles scaled correctly?
6. Weather: What kinds of weather effects does the map have? Feel free to take some liberties with this one.
7. Multiple game type compatibility: Does the map work in all available game types?.

From us here at MODSonline we wish you the best of luck.

Now Get Mapping... and Modding.

Cheers