[Frutmans]

Is there a limit to the number of pages in the document? I'm on 5 and I don't think many people would want to read all those entries which are 5+ pages

[DracoDragon09]

Jarhad said:

I have a question! Is this just for the contest or will Blizzard ever look/consider any of our ideas?

There is always a possibility for Blizzard to read the submissions.

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Is there a limit to the number of pages in the document? I'm on 5 and I don't think many people would want to read all those entries which are 5+ pages

Unless you are doing a 10 phase / Full instance fight or something, it shouldn't be that long. BossKillers has a nice layout of what is going on, what the fight is about, and what to do in the fight. Maybe you should have that section in the beginning of your encounter so that can be read, and any additional information can be read later on if you didn't cover it.

I however, decided to try my luck on this and might be pushing a couple pages. Who knows though.

[SirAlex]

Does "Rabies-Infected Hogger" work as a boss encounter? Kind of like how Lord Kazzak went through the Dark Portal and somehow dinged to "Doom Lord Kazzak"?

[Eulo]

SirAlex said:

Does "Rabies-Infected Hogger" work as a boss encounter? Kind of like how Lord Kazzak went through the Dark Portal and somehow dinged to "Doom Lord Kazzak"?

He stowed away on a boat to Northrend and is now one of Arthas' generals? ;D

[AlexB]

Usually, contests that include Canada exclude Quebec from participating.

Am I instantly disqualified because of my place of residence?

[yuckster]

tookie said:

yea i would like to know this too.

Im not talking about artwork but perhaps a overwiev of the room you want the enounter to take place in, as that could have quite a large impact on how your encounter is imagined by the reader.

i just used the simple paint thats on every computer

[TheCuriousOne]

To be honest, i'm looking forward to participating in the contest. The first one i've been able to enter since it was usually a constraint on the non EU countries.

It's a very good idea to pick players' brains once in a while and see what they're able to come up with, which can possibly lead to a bit of game improvement , and generally, have some fun

[furydeath]

I mostly take already in game bosses and make them like five times harder then what they are so making a new one should be really fun I'm sure all the hardcore raiders will hope for it might give them something to do till level 90.

[Kody]

To respond to a few posts-

1) After careful consideration, we'll be withholding making submissions public until the deadline has passed. I feel this is the fairest way to go about it. From there, the rating will begin and everyone will truly be judged only on their own ideas.

2) Submissions are limited to one encounter per person, though your encounter can comprise as many NPCs as you'd like. Just remember to keep the "phases" of an encounter on the low side -- something that changes continually either has to last a long time or those phases don't really contribute much to the encounter. And if you have something that lasts too long, that can stop being fun (especially after someone does it 5+ times).

In regards to whether or not Blizzard will read the submissions... they're definitely aware of the contest (we have them to thank for the BlizzCon cards, after all). I wouldn't expect exact encounter designs to ever make it into WoW though due to potential copyright issues. However, it never hurts to have some examples for your resume if you ever decide to pursue game design as a career.

AlexB: I'll have to look into this for you. I'll message you when I find out something tomorrow.

[haoh]

ablock said:

I just submited one involving a Revenant boss inside Icecrown Citadel. According to lore, Revenants appear immune to the Lich Kings mind control, but this special Revenant has his own goals..

Made it a 3 phase fight, as soon as it's posted on that special forum, hope people will enjoy it.

I have a feeling that there actually will be a Revenant Boss encounter in IC.

[AV88]

When you say we cannot use characters that are currently in World of Warcraft, does this mean boss characters, or ALL characters? (example: could I use a NPC from WoW who is NOT a boss currently?)

[Kody]

AV88 said:

When you say we cannot use characters that are currently in World of Warcraft, does this mean boss characters, or ALL characters? (example: could I use a NPC from WoW who is NOT a boss currently?)

All characters.

[Rugh]

Not to nitpick, but characters from lore that arent in the game currently are fine? Or do we need to come up with original characters?

Also, how detailed are we supposed to be in terms of balance issues? I have my encounter mostly designed, but lack any numbers to accompany it, like hit points, base melee swings, spell damages. It includes times and percentages that are about the enrage mechanics and phases, and number of adds, but thats it.

[yuckster]

ok i need this cleared up are we supposed to just create 1 boss or a whole raid with say 5 bosses in it?

[Swiftfeet]

Just 1 encounter, as in 1 boss fight

[Bardemoon]

Could I use characters that are currently in WoW as flavor NPCs to an encounter but do not actually participate in a boss fight? Would this break the rule of 'not using a character that is already in game'?

[Kody]

Bardemoon said:

Could I use characters that are currently in WoW as flavor NPCs to an encounter but do not actually participate in a boss fight? Would this break the rule of 'not using a character that is already in game'?

If it's someone you don't actually interact with in-game (i.e. Nozdormu, who is mostly there for flavor more than anything else -- Ysera being the same) then go for it. Just keep in mind that if you do use major lore characters, then there will be an expectation that your encounter is befitting that character.

A good example would be saving Ysera from the corruption currently affecting the Emerald Dream.

[yuckster]

Swiftfeet said:

Just 1 encounter, as in 1 boss fight

darn cause i got a whole raid made up well to pick 1 boss out of it

[yuckster]

ok second question

instead of creating a boss could i create the instance for the raid instead and then other peoples bosses can go in? or should i just stick with the boss

[Eulo]

yuckster said:

ok second question

instead of creating a boss could i create the instance for the raid instead and then other peoples bosses can go in? or should i just stick with the boss

That's a nice idea, but not what we're looking for here
All entries should be one and only one boss encounter.