Before we start, this is my first posting on the boards. That being said WOW...Why are people surprised that they are being punished for not following the rules? The contest has been occurring for several years and the requirements have been listed each year.
For those who complain about the auto-reject I have a few simple questions. How many people do you think submit applications to this contest each year? Even if only 1000 people, im sure its more, thats A LOT of items to look over and try to judge fairly. Imagine how hard and annoying that must be to see people who do things that would hurt the world that these individuals created or helped create. I also have met one of the designers, not of this contest or company, and he told horror stories of how hard it was to judge so many at one time.
By allowing those who broke the rules BLATANTLY by being over word count you are getting an unfair advantage on those who did follow the rules. Why bother putting up the rules? Heck why even bother to put up a contest that anyone can enter.
Ive entered contests for other companies and watched as their in-house designers win.
Lastly on this rant... I have to ask one last thing? When did you start a game company? Mr. Peterson runs a PUBLISHED company with actual product. I think if anyone knows what would be expected or required it would be someone who's done such work PROFESSIONALLY. He's volunteering his time to this contest and if anything should be thanked for that. Same with the other Judges.
No I am not entered in this contest but this posting line demanded a response.
Feel free to blast and complain... As a teacher Ive heard it all before from children of various ages.
Good luck and congratulations to all those who entered and followed the rules with their submissions.
