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    Enough talking about it already, we have finally set the dates for PGD's 1st mini competition. Theme and specific challenge rules will be announced on the day of the event. Everyone note on your calendars the 17th of June as the start of the PGD Challenge.

    We can't tell you the exact theme of the competition obviously, but we can tell you that it'll be something simple so don't fret it you are programming newbie. This mini competition is open to everyone and anyone who uses Pascal or Object Pascal in your entries.

    This was originally going to be a prize-less event, but thanks to the kind generosity of Johannes Stein (aka Stoney) he has offered up some game titles which haven't been claimed to be yours if you place among the top of the scored entries at the end of the competition. First place will pick first and the remaining after will get their choice until all prizes are selected.




    Prizes will be:

    • Mass Effect 2 (EA Download Manager code)
    • Terraria (Steam gift)
    • Frozen Synapse (Download with optional Steam key)
    • The Secret of Monkey Island (Steam gift)


    An FTP server will be setup for you to upload your entries to. To enter the challenge, all you must do is upload your submission as an archive file. (zip or rar for example) Entrants will need to include basic documentation in the form of a readme file or a game manual including their full name (first and last) and email address to contact them should they win a prize. In this documentation, please include basic directions as to how to play your game. Failure to do so could greatly affect your score at the end.

    Further details such as scoring, theme and rules will be provided on the 17th of June at the start of the competition. Everyone please check back here on the PGD site for those details.
    Comments 54 Comments
    1. Ñuño Martínez's Avatar
      Ñuño Martínez -
      Quote Originally Posted by code_glitch View Post
      Lol, sorry for being slightly ambiguous.

      <2003 I lived in the uk.
      2003 - late 2008 I lived in SA
      2008 - present I'm back in the uk.

      Pro of uk: Broadband actually is broadband... I mean, when was the last time you where counting kilobits in hundreds? TELKOOOOOM.
      Electricity 24/7 (although this is almost fixed the last time I was in SA. (2009)) ESKOOOOOM (Kev & Mike song here )

      Pro of SA: Competitive sport
      Reasonable health & safety = you can do stuff
      Climate.... Swimming pool and tennis court etc.

      Hope it clarifies a bit...

      and Oo 17th? Better get moving a bit then.
      What's "SA"? San Francisco? :?
    1. paul_nicholls's Avatar
      paul_nicholls -
      SA = South Africa

      cheers,
      Paul
    1. WILL's Avatar
      WILL -
      One day left!
    1. Traveler's Avatar
      Traveler -
      Cant wait to read about the theme.
      I bet it's something silly like Aliens vs Babysitters.

      Although, come to think of it, that has been done already. (shame if you don't know what I'm talking about )
    1. paul_nicholls's Avatar
      paul_nicholls -
      tick....tick....tick...

      cheers,
      Paul
    1. Ñuño Martínez's Avatar
      Ñuño Martínez -
      Quote Originally Posted by paul_nicholls View Post
      SA = South Africa
      Tnx.

      Quote Originally Posted by Traveler View Post
      Cant wait to read about the theme.
      I bet it's something silly like Aliens vs Babysitters.

      Although, come to think of it, that has been done already. (shame if you don't know what I'm talking about )
      That looks like Zombies Vs. Plants, isn't it? I think that bizarre mixtures are good theme-builders. (Does that make sense?)

      Can't wait... WILL, what about to advance the start 12 hours?

      [edit] I was so curious I look on Internet and I've found it. I've played only chapter 4 of Commander Keen, but I should play that too.
    1. Ingemar's Avatar
      Ingemar -
      Why is there no forum thread about this? That is, at least none that I could see. Events like this are important.
    1. code_glitch's Avatar
      code_glitch -
      This sort of is a forum thread... Unless I am grossly mistaken. Or did you mean the aliens vs babysitter thing? Because in that case - yes it definitely should have its thread since that is the most serious thing you'll have heard all day.
    1. WILL's Avatar
      WILL -
      Good news to all you Mac programming pioneers, Mac entries will be on the same footing as Windows entries since both judges have native Mac systems. Also both judges have access to Windows 7 and Windows XP.
    1. paul_nicholls's Avatar
      paul_nicholls -
      So how long till the competition starts?

      Where I live (Australia) it is 17th June, 2:30pm

      cheers,
      Paul
    1. WILL's Avatar
      WILL -
      Sorry the competition starts on Mountain Daylight Time of which it has just rolled past midnight. Stay tuned for the rules withing the hour.

      FTP is being setup and is processing. Will become available by weeks end for all to be able to submit your games should anyone need/want to submit early.
    1. Ingemar's Avatar
      Ingemar -
      Quote Originally Posted by code_glitch View Post
      This sort of is a forum thread... Unless I am grossly mistaken. Or did you mean the aliens vs babysitter thing? Because in that case - yes it definitely should have its thread since that is the most serious thing you'll have heard all day.
      No, I thought about this thread. If you look for the cometition in the forum, there should be a pointer, in case you use a link directly to the forum when you visit PGD. Also, isn't a thread there more lasting, keeps in view more than a news comment thread?
    1. code_glitch's Avatar
      code_glitch -
      Ah, got ya.... Quite true indeed.

      Edit: Oh and its June 17 7:54 AM and I am off to school soon. No theme ideas in time I suppose? Could've got some extra brains for the initial brainstorm in on the action
    1. WILL's Avatar
      WILL -
      Everyone check out the news post and rules here: http://www.pascalgamedevelopment.com...ple-Controller

      Also have a look at the Forums and notice that I've created a new forum specifically for all your new threads about your challenge entries. A Q&A thread has also been made for competitors to ask myself or either judge(myself or Stoney) a question related to our systems.

      Good luck everyone!