Well it's been over 2 and a half years since the last time I held a contest. Havent seen any contests around lately, so I figured I'd host one.

First off you're probably thinking this is some lame contest, so I will immediately entice you by saying that the Grand Prize will be:
Free Game(s) on Steam adding up to a total retail value of 40USD$ (Maybe 50 if I feel extra generous later on). There will also be a smaller for runners up

So now that you are probably enticed lets get on to some rules:
The objective is to make the best map that fits into a level size that is a minimum of (20w by 15h) and a maximum of (40w by 30h).

EDIT: 1.23 or 1.23+ ONLY please





There will be two (2) categories of entry:
-Best Control-Based map (CTF, DOM)
-Best Combat-Based map (Battle, Last-Rabbit Standing)
If you are inspired to make a puzzle or mechanical map (such as Troglobite's Rock-Paper-Scissors map entered in the last contest), it will likely be inserted into the Control-Based, unless I get 4 or more in which case I will add a third category.
Just to make sure you read all these boring rules, as usual your level requires a confirmation item. This time around your level REQUIRES: one (1) Gem-Ring event, length 8 somewhere in your map (visible or not, I will check JCS)
Also your level MUST have music. It just helps the feeling.

You may enter as many maps as you'd like, but remember Quality >> Quantity
Now how will the process work?
You will have 4 weeks to create and submit maps, making the deadline February 11th at 11:59pm GMT -7. Because us here in the Jazz Community all have some opinions and experience, the decision on will be an open vote. Voting will last for one week, making votes due by February 18th at 11:59th GMT -7. The results will be announced within a week (likely the 23rd as I have that day off work). while the community votes on the 2 categories, I will make my personal decision on prizes based upon the top 3 maps from each category.

How do I submit my map?
Upload your map to j2o before February 11th, with the format:
[SS3] {insert whatever youd usually call it}
How do I vote?
Between February 12th and 18th Private Message me you top Five(5) choices numbered in order. Placement will fall on a scaled voting system by priority. Because this has a relatively substantial prize I prefer PM's due to privacy. I will, however post daily score updates. Votes posted in a thread will be disregarded, as well as votes before the voting period. While ratings and reviews on the j2o download page will not affect the voting, reviews with valid arguements may affect my choice of winner after the votes are cast.

What if I don't have Steam?
-Download it. Its free, simple, legal and very handy with tens of thousands of games.
-Contact me. We'll work out a deal.

What if I just uploaded a map or made one in the past?
If it is proven that the item was previously uploaded at any time, ALL your entries will be disqualified.

Anything else I missed? Feel free to ask me!

Best of luck competitors! I will be entering but will be uneligable to win.

Also, if an Admin could frontpage this ASAP, that would be pretty cool of them too