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[Shane]

Contest banner once again provided by xanadude!

 

Following the success of the 64 Quest Contest, PureZC is keeping the momentum going with the launch of the PureZC Cambria Contest!

The Cambria tileset needs no introduction - it's an ambitious Classic-style set, fully compatible with the features of Zelda Classic 2.55. With the tileset getting a second wind we figured it was the perfect time to host another contest for it!

 
- Contest Timeframe -
From now until the 31st of July, participants are encouraged to prepare before the actual quest-making process begins - gather ideas, sketch out maps, set up your quest file. The goal is to lighten the workload and help you establish a clear sense of direction, with the hope of seeing more entries overall.
 
You may set up the following:

• Tiles
• Combos
• Strings
• Palettes
• Music
• Scripts
• Subscreens
• DMaps

However, you are not permitted to make screens until the 31st of July. You'll be given ample time to build your quest, as entries will be due on the 31st of August 14th of September. All submissions will be posted the following day, on the 1st of September 15th of September!
 
- Submission Guidelines -
This subforum will be hosting the contest and will serve as the Dropbox for your entry. When you finish your quest, you must create a thread within this subforum, which will become hidden from public view until entries go live on the 1st of September 15th of September. You are encouraged to present your entry in any way you want, provided it meets these basic guidelines:

• Provide a download link to your quest.
• If you are using enhanced music, make sure to provide the files.
• Specify the version of Zelda Classic your quest was made in.
• Host everything on a file-hosting site.
• As PureZC will host all files after submission, please limit screenshots to 10 per entry.

Since submissions are handled Dropbox-style, please ensure your post is final before submitting - proofread carefully and include everything needed. If you feel you need to add or modify content after posting, contact the staff and we’ll make the necessary changes on your behalf.
 
- Contest Guidelines -

• The most obvious, entries must use the Cambria 2.55 tileset.
• You may use either ZC 2.55 or 3.0.
• Follow the contest timeframe. No screens are to be made before the 31st of July.
• Above all else, have fun! Don't stress out creating something ambitious, smaller entries have proven to be much appreciated! 

- Bonus Objectives -
To give a sense of direction, consider fulfilling any of these bonus objectives:

Spoiler

• Keep the tileset vanilla. Do not add or modify any graphics in the tile editor.
• Retro meets the modern age. Use at least five 2.55 features that are provided in the tileset. There is a lot to choose from, so get creative!
• Away from the old and into the new. Do not use any overworld/dungeon tiles originating from Zelda 1.
• Revive a weird contest trend. Use the word Cambria in the quest title and/or make it relevant in your story.
• 255 is the limit. Include the numbers 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32. 64, 128, 255 in some way. Collectibles, dungeon count, whatever!

Feel free to use this thread to discuss the contest - ask any questions or even offer collaboration! The PureZC Discord will provide a dedicated channel for active discussion also. We hope to see you participating!

[Rambly]

Sad that I won't be able to commit to this as I originally planned (progress on my own projects has been slower than I would have liked), but I'm very excited to see what everyone else comes up with!

 

This is my first time posting this post on PureZC!

[Emily]

Woo 2.55/3.0 contest! Looking forward to seeing what fancy stuff people come up with here <3

Personal challenge for anyone who wants it, 3.0 quest making good use of the z-axis and Roc's Feather. There's a LOT of potential there now.

[Mani Kanina]

Unfortunately, screen building starts right as my short vacation ends. :Y

I might cobble something together after I get back to work, but it wouldn't be anything groundbreaking if so.

[Shane]

Heads up, wasn't aware there was some confusion around the timeframe, but with some last minute questions springing up, I'll hopefully clarify the timeframe.

 

You are not allowed to make screens any time before 30th of July 11:59pm your local time. If you are in a collab, I'd suggest referencing the person with a later timezone, but I won't split hairs if you arrange it differently, just play it as fair as possible!

 

To state it officially, if it's past midnight and July 31st where you are, you can make screens! Sorry for the confusion, I wish you all the best of luck and to have fun! 

[Shane]

As discussed in the Discord server, the contest development timeframe has been extended to two weeks making the deadline the 14th of September! Keep up the good work I've been seeing, and best of luck!

[Pjthehuman]

Here be the quest. https://www.dropbox....t=8s2vc8f6&dl=0

This quest was made in zquest version 3.0.0

The quest comes in the file. Just put the file in your Zquest folder, and launch the quest while it's still in the folder, do not take anything out of the folder. Thank you.

[Mani Kanina]

The contest is now officially closed!

I will take the day to manage things and tomorrow the entries will be posted.