*** NEW COMPETITION -- DOWNTOWN ***

[flrnprdmn]

So!

We want to start a new competition in the next few days, it'll be a building competition.

We want you to build an epic looking skyscraper! Sounds easy, doesn't it? :D

In this case we want an epic looking new city at the end of the competition, so we would like you to apply by leaving a reply to this post.
Just include:
> Your In-Game Name
> The reason why you would like to build a skyscraper
> Why we should choose YOU as one participant of the competition. Please post screenshots of your current builds, that will greatly improve your chance being selected!

The competition will be held from April 1st to May 1st. So get applying! :)

Building Materials will NOT be provided to you - you will have to acquire your own!
Creative mode will NOT be given out to people on the competition.

Prizes:

The prizes for the event are still under discussion and depending on the amounts of entrances/quality of the builds, the prizes may change, but will likely be something similar to what is below;

1st Place: - $50,000 in-game and Lifetime VIP
2nd Place: - $25,000 in-game and 6 Months VIP
All Other Builders: $2,500 in-game for taking part in the competition
If you have any questions, post a reply here as well!

Many Thanks And Good Luck,
The SLAP Gaming Staff Team

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Partisipants So Far:

1: MastaMatt a.k.a. Gragdish
2: Imallskillzy
3: MEGABONUS92
4: Evancarr
5: Nalanxomega
6: killertomx
7: liamshortman
8: Addiis
9: 1richaj3
10: Auxilliary
11: Mr_headphone
12: airplane603
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[lordgandalf]

Are the materials given or do we need to fix those our selfs ??
that will determine if i want to apply ??

[Jackster21]

Are the materials given or do we need to fix those our selfs ??
that will determine if i want to apply ??

Updated the topic details.

[lordgandalf]

Thnx jack.
Missing one thing though what if youre already lifetime vip is it more prize money or just only the prize money ??
I think i let this one pass to busy on the theme park thingy :P

[xXGoldenCookieXx]

If u Are vip, can u Then pass the title
to someone Else?:-D

[iainj]

If you get a prize and you already have ViP other arrangements will be made. At the moment I'm not in a position to say what these arrangements currently are, what they will be or how they will be decided.

[MastaMatt]

> Your In-Game Name: Gragdish

> The reason why you would like to build a skyscraper: I naturally enjoy building complex structures, a skyscraper is no different. And, in my own opinion of myself (your opinion may vary), I have a good ability too not only design what is in front of my eyes, but also the potential of what COULD be there. Making my designs have an ability to take a life of their own as I build them. Making their designs, themes, and look something fluid, extravagant and cohesive as a style.

> Why we should choose YOU as one participant of the competition. Please post screenshots of your current builds, that will greatly improve your chance being selected!

I am an industrial designer by profession and am trained to complete any design project to invoke emotion and to perform a task, a skyscraper is no different. I don't have mush on the server so far as builds to prove who I am capable of, but what I do have is a Giant tree with a jack-o-lantern wall, and other details. It is constantly growing and morphing, and currently even has a back story to explain the look and design.

Eventually it will be covered with puzzle traps, puzzle pits, and rewards for visitors to compete and work together with.

V-Here you can see the entire build thus far (as taken from the airship). This is obviously not complete and as more time goes on more details will be added. This has all been built in about a week.-V
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r274/MattMan549/overall.jpg

V- Another view of the tree from below -V
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r274/MattMan549/lookingup.jpg


Come! Take a tour with me on how this tree grows! And the Life cycle of this mysterious growth!
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r274/MattMan549/bridge.jpg

V-How the tree forms: A giant "alien" fruit falls to the ground.-V
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r274/MattMan549/fallenfruit.jpg

V-If cracked open contains an edible fruit similar to watermelon.-V
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r274/MattMan549/crackedopen.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r274/MattMan549/bearingfruit2.jpg

V-Once it takes root it eventually forms into a sapling.-V
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r274/MattMan549/Sappling.jpg


All of this is still in construction and everyday it grows closer to the final design, and evolves as the design speaks more to me as I build it.

I hope to apply this ability and thought process to the skyscraper and allow the form of the city to create something exciting, modern, and glorious for the server.

[Jackster21]

MastaMatt Accepted!

You will be allocated your plot on the 1st April!

[MastaMatt]

YAY! I wont let you down. I promise.

[Imallskillzy]

> Imallskillzy
> I've never built a modern looking building, especially one high up in the sky with the new build height, so I'm looking forward to some fun :p
> I think it'll let me get to know some other the other competitors, and get more involved with the server, I also want to see if other people like what I build, as this is the first real server I've joined =D

I've got these pictures, plus some others that are too large (and I don't feel like cropping :p) of a Desert oasis type farm I'm working on, soon to include a large wool chicken, with a chicken farm on the inside, along with a 3 stack wheat harvest system (1 stack of bread per harvest in other words :p)

[Jackster21]

Go on then imaskilly, we'll let you have a go!
You best get saving money and items!

[MEGABONUS92]

> MEGABONUS92
> I love Minecraft
> Because I like building big things and designing.
I couldn't upload screenshots for some reason ????

[xiTropicz]

> MEGABONUS92
> I love Minecraft
> Because I like building big things and designing.
I couldn't upload screenshots for some reason ????
Just save them to ur pics and add them as an attachment :)

[MEGABONUS92]

no actually, it wont save the screenshots to the screenshots file on my computer
and P.S I gave up youtube for lent and its not sunday yet

[MEGABONUS92]

can i just enter?
please!

[Jackster21]

Seriously... do these people not realise their is an edit button?

[MEGABONUS92]

okay. let me try this again


> MEGABONUS92
> I want to do this because i like building big projects and i love the server
> Because I have never built a skyscraper and i would like my first one to be in public. Not in my singleplayer world that is limited to my friends and I.
I couldn't upload screenshots for some reason sooooo ill just list the things i built

- A giant mansion in my jungle biome world
- Pixel art of an enchanted boomerang and Dao of Pow from Terraria
- A fortress in the forest (work in progress)

[Chechis]

Name: Chechis
i would like to build a skyscraper because i want to scrape the sky good.
Why? Take a look at my Awesome build
http://i.imgur.com/XM2w7.png
Another Orgasmic view
http://i.imgur.com/SV8O2.png
Work it.
http://i.imgur.com/JTDSp.jpg

[Jackster21]

okay. let me try this again


> MEGABONUS92
> I want to do this because i like building big projects and i love the server
> Because I have never built a skyscraper and i would like my first one to be in public. Not in my singleplayer world that is limited to my friends and I.
I couldn't upload screenshots for some reason sooooo ill just list the things i built

- A giant mansion in my jungle biome world
- Pixel art of an enchanted boomerang and Dao of Pow from Terraria
- A fortress in the forest (work in progress)

you can have a go at it Mega!

[thesuittuation]

Name:thesuittuation
because building is my thing in minecraft its just so fun!
i cant upload sceenshots to my computer into the minecraft file

[Slapmistick]

> Slapmistick

I'm a natural builder. I like to only use wood and trees as my main components.
Why I want to build a sky scrapper. Down town only has stone and glass structures/art. I want to bring a natural wooden structure.

[flrnprdmn]

> Slapmistick

I want in!
You didn't answer the other questions :(

Edit your previous post and put the other answers in!

[Evancarr]

> Evancarr
> Because not only would it be awesome but the money would help me with the current builds I have,
> You should choose me because even though my builds take a while, they are always epic.

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/8413/20120330162126.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/3/20120330162126.png/)
http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/2025/20120330162229.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/829/20120330162229.png/)
http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/4295/20120330162107.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/641/20120330162107.png/)
http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/5098/20120330161803.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/843/20120330161803.png/)

[Nalanxomega]

This sounds like fun. I am concerned about gatheriing materials and building an EPIC building in a month.
If we are not finished will we be allowed to keep working on it?

[Jackster21]

This sounds like fun. I am concerned about gatheriing materials and building an EPIC building in a month.
If we are not finished will we be allowed to keep working on it?


Yes ofc, but the judging will take place on the 1st may 2012.

[billysmithy]

billysmithy
Cause i need something to occupy my time and i love building
Im a very great builder, I love the server and don't EVER plan on leaving, and I already payed for vip lifetime and never got it.

[killertomx]

i would also like to particapate this event, im an awesome builder, on classic i have been given very prestigus (probably spelled differently) builds, i have builds many castles, massive scalled creeper/humans/zombies, my favourite build was a 30 story hotel 25X25 and up to the highest point on the biggest map, and im in the middle of constructing my very own city on classics, if i was allowed to participate, i would expect my skyscrapers frame to be done by 2 weeks and referbishment would probably take a week, and the rest of the time would most likely be spent on upgrades with lighting etc

i love building and when i set my mind to something i dont give up, you can see my house on the server on the map, its coordinates are: -108,65,-1465. :)
i hope you make the right descission and i look forward to a response.

WARNING: Occasionally my java crashes or runs out of memory, so expect me to randomnly disconnect, and if you have any things that may help, it would be greatly appreciated.
but im sorry, i just dont know how to save a screenshot

[Jackster21]

i would also like to particapate this event, im an awesome builder, on classic i have been given very prestigus (probably spelled differently) builds, i have builds many castles, massive scalled creeper/humans/zombies, my favourite build was a 30 story hotel 25X25 and up to the highest point on the biggest map, and im in the middle of constructing my very own city on classics, if i was allowed to participate, i would expect my skyscrapers frame to be done by 2 weeks and referbishment would probably take a week, and the rest of the time would most likely be spent on upgrades with lighting etc

i love building and when i set my mind to something i dont give up, you can see my house on the server on the map, its coordinates are: -108,65,-1465. :)
i hope you make the right descission and i look forward to a response.

WARNING: Occasionally my java crashes or runs out of memory, so expect me to randomnly disconnect, and if you have any things that may help, it would be greatly appreciated.
but im sorry, i just dont know how to save a screenshot


you can have a go if you want Killertom!
However, i think you are gonna heavily struggle to collect all the items you will need unless you do some serious farming/purchase money!

[liamshortman]

Liamshortman
I would like to be a skyscraper because i have been putting diffrent part's from diffrent building's to make one new structure for a long time. a skyscraper would be a awsome time to combine 2 or 3 big skyscraper's togethor into 1 superskyscraper.

I think you should choose me because i think i am a good builder and would not give up on any task thrown at me.Also i would like to take this competition to show the server my own style of building and to show you that i can be cool stuff

[MyCookieNotUrs99]

I would really participate but I don't have the materials. Maybe next time.

[1richaj3]

> Your In-Game Name :
1richaj3

> The reason why you would like to build a skyscraper :
I love building things and i play minecraft a lot, but i've never been part of a building competition and I love making modern architecture because it is hard to create in minecraft (because it isnt a modern styled game). This project would be fun for me to experience and i would hopefully end up with an amazing build. ^ ^
\__/
> Why we should choose YOU as one participant of the competition :
My builds usually turn out ok because im a bit of a perfectionist. It often means ill restart a whole building because i didnt like the style/look/etc. I know i cant exactly do that with a huge skyscraper, but being such a perfectionist means i add small details to improve the looks of builds which add up to improving the whole design.

[1richaj3]

Sorry, this is a picture of a house i did recently

[naithantu]

1richaj3 has joined the competition and a plot has been given! :)

[Addiis]

Your In-Game Name: Addiis
> The reason why you would like to build a skyscraper: Im a very skilled builder
> Why we should choose YOU as one participant of the competition. Please post screenshots of your current builds, that will greatly improve your chance being selected!:

[Jackster21]

Addiis has been given a plot!

[frogb3rt]

IGN: Frogb3rt

Reason why I would like to build a skyscraper: Seems like a lot of fun, i like competitions, I'm a good sport and don't mind losing.

::A couple houses I have built::

My Cliff house
http://i42.tinypic.com/qxq8o2.png



Testiface Manor Under Construction :D
http://i41.tinypic.com/21erb4k.png

[4BDN]

Just out of curiosity, how will the things be judged? Will there be a selected group of judges, or will it be you and the admins?

Oh, and I can't build for this. One, I'm bad at building, and two, I'm working on a library.

[naithantu]

It's probably going to be Jack and several people out of staff. I can't confirm this, but I expect we'll do it like that (:

[Auxilliary]

> Missa Auxilliary :D
> Getting back into mine craft, need a challenge
> Why you should choose me, Well its me, you know you want to let me do it Jack... :D

[xiTropicz]

Auxilliary has joined plot given :)

[Nalanxomega]

I was thinking a title be given to whoever wins building contest. There are not many contest so it would be special to have.
possible titles

VIP Excelsior
VIP Constructor
anybody else think of a good title

[mr_headphone]

Hello mr_headphone here! :D

I would like to build a skyscraper in downtown, I saw a nice plot.
I think I can create something realy cool, here is one of my builds I like the most.
http://i.imgur.com/cR1tM.jpg

[Ghostwolf1114]

Mr headphone added ( late entry ) plot given :)

[airplane603]

The april build comp sound like a lot of fun. The houses that i build are a little different they usually consist of that brick stone. the sky scrapper that i am going to build will have a lot of big wndows a elevator system many different rooms and more than likely 10-15 floor with 7-10 bloc high ceilings. I have made a few houses on the slap gaming server one is glass and underwater. Another house of min is built into a cliff and the last oe is a stone brick one that is pretty nice.
I hope that i am selected thanks Airplane603 i would upload a picture but the size was to large to be uploaded sorry about the inconvenience.
what happened with the upload is that i went to go upload the pictue and after the upload it said file over 256 kb and i looked at my picture and it was 409 kb. i have no idea how to compress the picture. so i decided to show sparkly the house because she was the only one that was on at the time, she said that i had to rewrite the form because it was not very good and by the time i finished writing it she was logged of and no other admin was on.
http://i44.tinypic.com/2aig102.png
here is a picture i believe

[flrnprdmn]

The april build comp sound like a lot of fun. The houses that i build are a little different they usually consist of that brick stone. the sky scrapper that i am going to build will have a lot of big wndows a elevator system many different rooms and more than likely 10-15 floor with 7-10 bloc high ceilings. I have made a few houses on the slap gaming server one is glass and underwater. Another house of min is built into a cliff and the last oe is a stone brick one that is pretty nice.
I hope that i am selected thanks Airplane603 i would upload a picture but the size was to large to be uploaded sorry about the inconvenience.
You got some screenshots of these houses? Why not posting them here?

[flrnprdmn]

The april build comp sound like a lot of fun. The houses that i build are a little different they usually consist of that brick stone. the sky scrapper that i am going to build will have a lot of big wndows a elevator system many different rooms and more than likely 10-15 floor with 7-10 bloc high ceilings. I have made a few houses on the slap gaming server one is glass and underwater. Another house of min is built into a cliff and the last oe is a stone brick one that is pretty nice.
I hope that i am selected thanks Airplane603 i would upload a picture but the size was to large to be uploaded sorry about the inconvenience.
what happened with the upload is that i went to go upload the pictue and after the upload it said file over 256 kb and i looked at my picture and it was 409 kb. i have no idea how to compress the picture. so i decided to show sparkly the house because she was the only one that was on at the time, she said that i had to rewrite the form because it was not very good and by the time i finished writing it she was logged of and no other admin was on.
http://i44.tinypic.com/2aig102.png
here is a picture i believe

Joined && Plot Given :)

[Yohaving]

> Your In-Game Name: Yohaving
> The reason why you would like to build a skyscraper: I would like to be recognized for my building talents and I think I would be a good competitor.
> Why we should choose YOU as one participant of the competition. Please post screenshots of your current builds, that will greatly improve your chance being selected!: I think i would be a good competitor and it would be cool to have my own building as an important place in the town.

[flrnprdmn]

> Your In-Game Name: Yohaving
> The reason why you would like to build a skyscraper: I would like to be recognized for my building talents and I think I would be a good competitor.
> Why we should choose YOU as one participant of the competition. Please post screenshots of your current builds, that will greatly improve your chance being selected!: I think i would be a good competitor and it would be cool to have my own building as an important place in the town.
Please attach screenshots, as all the others.. :D

While I remember...


You have ONE WEEK left to build your skyscrapers before the judging begins! So double time on those skyscrapers, go go go!


Looking at some of these buildings, you'd better get cracking! It'll look amazing once all of these skyscrapers have been finished! Remember, you can continue to finish them off after May 1st, but judging will commence then and whatever is built after that date will not be counted in the final decision.

[MEGABONUS92]

Can you restore mine?
I just said that I gave up since Imall's was so much taller
I still wanted it to be there
I just gave up on advancing it
Im so sad
I was going to finish my recent floor and then stop
I would advance it after the comp. was over anyway
Can I have it back?
Ghost just deleted it;(
I had worked really hard on it.
I had worked on it for a long time.
I didn't mean what I said