1. being alone or isolated; physically, mentally, or in concept
2. one of its kind, unique, distinct, independent
3. secluded, remote

Contest Info

When and Where

• Contest begins Friday, June 14, 2024
• Contest ends Saturday, July 6, 2024 (contest extended by 1 day to July 6 due to technical issues preventing players from logging in)

• Join 120.buildersrefuge.com and type:
  /warp solitary
• When the contest begins, type /plot auto to claim a plot
• Server version is 1.20.4
• Map: map.buildersrefuge.com

Information

• Plots will be 301×301
  • For some structure builders, 301×301 sounds massive. This size was intentionally selected and will introduce a particular challenge both for builders who build large and small in relation to the theme
  • You can claim up to 2 plots, however only one plot will be graded and the other plot can be used for asset construction and experimentation
  • You can use /plot flag set greeting <text> if you wish to write or link to a short backstory for your build to assist with judging (optional)
  • You do not have to utilize the entire plot
• Organics, terrain, and other non-structural additions to your build will not be considered for grading
• This is a solo contest
• Contest builds must be completely made on the contest server. You are not allowed to import models. Anyone caught importing models will be disqualified and banned for cheating.

Judges

• MinecraftRepro
• MrMattRanger
• Drber
• Vahaan
• CaseyMcNomNom
• MegRae
• shovel241
• aequotis

Given the complexity of grading, please allow up to several weeks for preparation, judging, and determination of winners. Updates will be posted in Builder’s Refuge Discord #announcements channel.

https://steak.dev/discord

Prizes

Best in Show Prizes

• First Place – $600
• Second Place – $300
• Third Place – $100

Judging Criteria for Best in Show Prizes

Judges will give a score from 1 to 10 points in each category. The scores of all judges’ category points will be averaged together. Then all 3 scores for each participant will be averaged together for a composite score representing the rank of the build for Best in Show.

• Aesthetics (10 points) – Are physical properties in proportion (or appropriately abstract)? Do the coloring and texturing accentuate the build? Does the creative use of items and entities represent the details intended? Quite simply… does the build look good?
  
• Complexity (10 points) – A value of Complexity is determined considering the technical difficulty of the build. Is symmetry (and asymmetry) handled well? Are the components of the build well made and positioned? Is adequate build area and height utilized? Are interiors completed? This is the synthesis of skill and practice in joining multiple components of a build together in a cohesive way.
  
• Originality (10 points) – An Originality score is proportional to uniqueness of the build and adherence to the contest theme. Over time there are many techniques that work well and are used by many builders, but if you risk trying something novel it may be rewarded with a higher score in this category.

Category Prizes

Each category will be judged on a 1 to 10 point scale based on what the build represents for each category. The scores will be averaged for each category to determine the category prize winner. Category scores will not contribute to the composite score to determine overall ranking.

• Best Survival Friendly (Non-Debugged) – $250
  • Awarded to the build utilizing non-debugged blocks attainable in survival. This does not need to be a realistically attainable build in survival mode.
    
• Best Bug Squasher Build (Debugged) – $250
  • Awarded to the build utilizing debugged blocks and entities to enhance shaping and representation of the structure
    
• Best Realistic – $250
  • Awarded to the build that accurately represents a structure (fictional or real) that could exist in real life or is an excellent re-creation of a real life structure.
    
• Best Abstract – $250
  • Awarded to the build that best represents structure not in visual reality, but in shapes, colors, and forms to achieve its effect.
    
• Best Megabuild- $250
  • Awarded to the build that makes fullest use of the plot area and showcases a sublime or epic greatness.
    
• Best Interior – $250
  • Awarded to the build that makes thorough and creative use of the interior spaces of structures.

Prize Details

• If no builds in the contest fit a certain prize category criteria, it will not be awarded.
• A build can place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd (Best in Show) and also accumulate multiple category prizes.
• Prize recipients must have a PayPal account in order to receive prizes