House Decorating Event 12/20-31/13

[Niffer1976]

House Decorating Event

12/20-31/13
The SWGEmu Events Team



http://i.imgur.com/RtXZjIr.jpg

Time to see who the Best Decorator is!

On December 20th at 12am MST -5110, -1718 Tatooine
Samantha' or Maya' will be handing out house deeds for all who wish to participate
Check local time here: Time Zone (http://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/)

There will be a guild hall set up with vendors inside to purchase the Decorations you need.
Judges have already been pre-selected

Prizes are as follows:
1st Place winner will receive the: Galactic Home Winner Badge
1st Place- Full Composite Suit 80% Kin 52% Electricity and 50k Credits
2nd Place- 25k Credits and 10k Steel
3rd Place- 10k Credits and 5k Fiberplast

Rules:
1) You may bring your own decorations or there will be vendors set up to purchase them from.
2) Your house must be placed within the event coordinates location.
3) Your house must have your name on it so we know who it belongs to.
4) You will have 10 days to decorate the house.
5) Anyone not at the location to receive their deed can purchase it the next day from a vendor.


For information please send all question to: Samantha' or Maya' (in-game)
Leave a mail or send a tell and they will get it answered back.

[Toglco]

This should be a fun event, looking forward to it!

[popalacka]

I have really been looking forward to this event.
Sadly I dont have time to play at the moment, hope this goes well!

[Darkussyni]

I have really been looking forward to this event.
Sadly I dont have time to play at the moment, hope this goes well!

I have been makeing Deeds all day I hope this Goes well :)

[CloudVinci]

Sounds like a great event!

[Talekki]

Ohhh hellls yesss!

[Mistress Aerea]

When is this officially starting?

A few system messages went out yesterday indicating it started at midnight PST. A few people were hanging out around the WP, but no organizers were there. I've been popping in and out ever since, but haven't seen anyone organizing things. Some houses have popped up, but I'm not sure where I can place one or what size/style are appropriate.

Thanks!

[Niffer1976]

When is this officially starting?

A few system messages went out yesterday indicating it started at midnight PST. A few people were hanging out around the WP, but no organizers were there. I've been popping in and out ever since, but haven't seen anyone organizing things. Some houses have popped up, but I'm not sure where I can place one or what size/style are appropriate.

Thanks!


Samantha' or Maya' will be handing out house deeds for all who wish to participate.
The Event is from December 20th-31st. Grab your deed and decorate until then.
Judging will be done on the 31st and the Winner will be announced on January 1st.

Best thing I can tell you is send a mail and they will get back to you.

[Darkussyni]

You can bring your own deed or Deeds and Decorations that you want just make the house have your name and put it on Public and begin their is no Size requirement do what you want buddy :) -Samantha' , -Maya'

[Wolf713]

Do I have the right waypoint? 4253 meters from Bestine and no shuttle?

[Toglco]

Mmmmmhmmmm

[DarlzaBondara]

Hello this is Darsheera Bondara. I waited at appropriate time for event coordinator with others to get deed but no one showed up. The following day I dropped a large Tat house next to mall selling deco and furniture. I noticed only 4-5 houses setup for contest so I'm not sure if contest is still on or was cancelled due to lack of interest. I have not done much in house as yet and wanted to make sure before I stayed up all night tonight to decorate. I would hate to spend 10+ hours decorating for there not to be a contest.

It's a great idea but might be better to try again with more notice and a better starting time. Also the title is really only thing worth trying for other prizes are not such a big deal. But I would love to have that title!

Thanks again for all you guys do!

Respectfully,
Darsheera Bondara<LaFey>

[Wolf713]

Well, this could have been a great Event. I remember the Home Shows in the original SWG, still have some original clips.
So that brings up my two cents worth:
1.) I would have never agreed to an event so far away, in the middle of no-where without transportation.
2.) Outside of the Event posting, there was no advertising, no announcements, no follow up (just look at this threat).
3.) I visited the place 3 times, only once was there someone there and all they had were small Tatooine house deeds, so there was no preparation.
4.) The prizes for the work involved were too small, there was no incentive.

We have enough in game tools to do some cool decorating and I hope this event idea does not become a back burner issue.

[Darkussyni]

Well, this could have been a great Event. I remember the Home Shows in the original SWG, still have some original clips.
So that brings up my two cents worth:
1.) I would have never agreed to an event so far away, in the middle of no-where without transportation.
2.) Outside of the Event posting, there was no advertising, no announcements, no follow up (just look at this threat).
3.) I visited the place 3 times, only once was there someone there and all they had were small Tatooine house deeds, so there was no preparation.
4.) The prizes for the work involved were too small, there was no incentive.

We have enough in game tools to do some cool decorating and I hope this event idea does not become a back burner issue.


Speaking of that im sorry that i wasn't their 24/7 i wouldhave been but you guys could have MSG'd me on my other characters i am sorry for the Inconvenience yes the event is still going on i am thinking abought doing this again but on nova TC where it would be esayer and i could set up a mode of Transportation, also we could setup possibly a frog i am sorry we couldnt put a mode of Transportation and i Couldn't rellay do mutch for the rewards because im not no big shot but i have been saveing a couple million to give out for the next event i also had disscussed with Niffer the Shuttle but it could not be allowed so possibly next time i do an event it will be like this

> Location {-0000 , -000}
All Rewards Will be given on Basilisk not Nova
>1st

> 2 million Credits / [Glactic Home Designer]

> 2nd

> 1 million Credits

>3rd 500k Credits

It will possibly go something like that i hope you will continue your daily routine in this game


-Sincerley Maya' , ChocolateSwirl , Matias' , Wendy' , Darkussyni' , Darkkussyni

[Jade_Enigma]

Speaking of that im sorry that i wasn't their 24/7 i wouldhave been but you guys could have MSG'd me on my other characters i am sorry for the Inconvenience yes the event is still going on i am thinking abought doing this again but on nova TC where it would be esayer and i could set up a mode of Transportation, also we could setup possibly a frog i am sorry we couldnt put a mode of Transportation and i Couldn't rellay do mutch for the rewards because im not no big shot but i have been saveing a couple million to give out for the next event i also had disscussed with Niffer the Shuttle but it could not be allowed so possibly next time i do an event it will be like this


Please do not become bitter due to some minor criticisms. Honestly, this is a wonderful idea and I love that you created it. Follow through on this one, then learn from it and do it again. I would even venture a guess that people would be willing to donate some really nice prizes as well, with enough lead time.

[Darkussyni]

Please do not become bitter due to some minor criticisms. Honestly, this is a wonderful idea and I love that you created it. Follow through on this one, then learn from it and do it again. I would even venture a guess that people would be willing to donate some really nice prizes as well, with enough lead time.

Thanks for enligtening me , i will look into that and ask my guild if they would like to (Participate / Donate) reward / and or to get rewards for next time I get well over Organised i just hadnt thought that people expected me to come through being their At the moment i try to be online as mutch as I can and I do i get on around 3:30pm CST and people could have [Emailed] me VIA game hehe so thanks :)

[oddwan]

It was a great idea and you did well to get it started.
If I could suggest a few things to consider for next time? Speaking as someone who loves to decorate.

Having the contest so far from civilisation poses problems for the avid decorator as it means they need to carry everything they need with them out there...then that toon is sort of locked there, or has to travel endlessly, and it is usually the trader toon with vendors, lol.

Prizes are critical when someone is going to spend a day+ decorating a house only to have to destroy/pack it all afterwards. It would be great if an event coordinator could help you there, and give rug/painting deco items that are NOT on Bas right now. That would get the decorating junky juices flowing! A small city would grow in days! Perhaps an event coordinator could also place a shuttle for you? I don't know what the remit is for the swg team, but so long as it doesn't give an unfair advantage to any player, there may not be a problem. This way the event could be done in a week and have more impact as many could travel to look at the houses. Decorators are proud of their ideas and like to show off. :)

Not criticising at all; just hoping to help you out with suggestions if you wish to do an event again and thank you for even trying this. Any event takes a lot of planning and enthusiasm!

[Dark Jobus]

I would have loved to enter this - but only found out about it today so not enough time - will definitely enter any future one however (as love to decorate), also would be happy to donate some prizes/credits for any future events :)

[Darkussyni]

I would have loved to enter this - but only found out about it today so not enough time - will definitely enter any future one however (as love to decorate), also would be happy to donate some prizes/credits for any future events :)

As yet so do i my friend so i was thinking of makeing a small city Name'd Deco Contest on Nova Test Center, Thus meaning Niffer or who ever coornating and helping out with this event could put a frog their so we don't have to travel back and forth frome Mos Eisley or where ever so I will get that looked into and think of where next Thank you :)

[Dark Jobus]

Only question with that - would we be able to get hold of all the materials we need to decorate on Nova? - You are probably better off holding it just outside a player city that has a shuttle port (or seeing if the devs will let you put up a temporary SP somewhere for the event.

[Darkussyni]

Only question with that - would we be able to get hold of all the materials we need to decorate on Nova? - You are probably better off holding it just outside a player city that has a shuttle port (or seeing if the devs will let you put up a temporary SP somewhere for the event.

Yes the Location is right out side of Bestine So yes close to a spot with Frogs :) I am gathering Info i need on the next event to make it way better with this feedback :)

[Talekki]

I've really been enjoying the contest so far, though my idea isn't panning out at all... I'll likely have to scrap it. Doh. >_<

However, I have a suggestion: next round, could the contestants to use the same type of deed/structure? I think it would be really interesting to see what different people do with the same space and item limits. Choosing whatever deed we wanted gave us a lot of freedom, but it will feel like a real competition (with equal footing and a better baseline for judging) if we're all working within the same constraints. I hope you will consider it for next time!

In any case, good luck to everyone - I look forward to seeing all the decorated houses!

(P.S.: What the heck is up with Tatooine mediums having a 200 item limit? Don't medium Naboos have 300? /boggle /frazzle /hair ripping)

[Halle]

I had a lot of fun decorating for this, but as of last night, most houses of the other contestants were still locked. I only saw one other house decorated and I'm hoping more of those who dropped a house decorated as well. I agree, distance from travel was a big issue and probably the leading cause of why not so many people entered. Samantha', the idea was great and I appreciate the opportunity for this. I participated more for the friendly competition between decorators than for any other reason, though the title would be nice. The prizes were definitely not an incentive for me. :D

Better organization and planning are a must for an event like this. Professionalism is important as well. I have some things I would like to talk to you about, but going to wait until this event is over to do so. Thank you again for this opportunity. :)

[sharrlyn]

Have the winners been decided? I checked the houses today and everyone who participated did an excellent job of decorating. Good job! I am glad I am not a judge :D

[Mistress Aerea]

Have the winners been decided? I checked the houses today and everyone who participated did an excellent job of decorating. Good job! I am glad I am not a judge :D

I'm eagerly awaiting that as well.

Great job everyone! :D :D :D

[Darkussyni]

I'm eagerly awaiting that as well.

Great job everyone! :D :D :D

I am on my way and I am excited i just tryed to look at em last night its just Family got in the way but when i got their they were all locked so I am makeing my way to their and i am hopeing their all Unlocked :)

[Niffer1976]

Judging has been completed!

Winners are as follows:

1st Place--Santa's Workshop by Jubily
2nd Place--Jundland Cafe and Lounge by Aerea
3rd Place--Model Zabrak Clan Hall by Tiralaan

Winners please contact Maya' for your prizes.

Jubily please contact me (Niffer) as well as you have won the badge,
"Galactic Home Decorator"

[VE_Strange]

Congrats to all!

[Lord Ziero]

Congratulations!

Let's see the beautiful work already. :-)

[Grungie]

Congrats to the 3 winners :)
I missed the event noticed this post to late but i will tip all 3 of the winners an extra 100k each tomorrow when i have time to log my toon on :)

[Halle]

Thank you so very much. I'm quite flattered that you selected my house and I really appreciate it. Congratulations to second and third place winners as well. Everyone did a lovely job decorating. Absolutely love the theme you were working on Tiralaan...would love to have seen the finished product! It was quite lovely. :)
I shall wear the badge with honor! :)
Hopefully the next competition will have more entries than this one did. I think that was my biggest disappointment.

[darryll4200]

Thought the winner deserves some good screen shots :)
here of some of the highlights of the winners house :) enjoy folks :)

http://i.imgur.com/8UdbvlW.jpg


http://i.imgur.com/2x6iZyR.jpg


http://i.imgur.com/EVfOR7q.jpg


http://i.imgur.com/3ULJj0H.jpg


http://i.imgur.com/AJ9xAvW.jpg


http://i.imgur.com/kw0h3LY.jpg


http://i.imgur.com/7uewYrO.jpg


http://i.imgur.com/JqB3Ry2.jpg


http://i.imgur.com/Z9GTrbC.jpg


http://i.imgur.com/idDJjdZ.jpg

[Halle]

Haha, thanks Harry, that was real sweet of you. :)

[Niffer1976]

Everyone did a great job. Here are some pictures from all the houses:

3rd place winner--Tiralaan:
http://i.imgur.com/B42SDtr.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/pDsFq3Q.jpg

2nd place winner--Aerea:
http://i.imgur.com/LboHo6J.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/kOJ4nfg.jpg

Other enteries:
http://i.imgur.com/eo2KxuB.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/uow8iCV.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/QwFPmpn.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/CpYuKiv.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/AI3br2J.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/T2qdPmL.jpg

[Qui-larek]

Awesome, well done all.

[adamwankenobi]

Amazing work!

[Talekki]

DAT SLEIGH. Wow. Fabulous job, Halle and Aerea! :)

As for the clan hall, I had 100 less items to work with than I thought, so there wasn't really any way for me to finish it. But the idea came across, at least.

Congrats everyone!

[Mistress Aerea]

As for the clan hall, I had 100 less items to work with than I thought, so there wasn't really any way for me to finish it. But the idea came across, at least.


I ran out of items too! :D

Congrats to everyone that participated. There was some great decorating going on. I can't wait 'till the next one!

[oddwan]

Great work all! Some clever and creative ideas there! Each house has something that was unique to the owner.

[weedie]

Great job all, and congratulations to winners! I've seen some great houses while playing SWG (both live and Emu), but creativity of this community never seizes to surprise.

[Grungie]

Hello I bank tipped Maya' 300k to give equally to the top 3 winners and emailed her to tip you guys for the great work you did :) Couldn't participate as i came to the forums to late but wanted to help out a little :)

[bigevil]

Wow!! Nice job everyone!! Amazed with what you guys can do.

Great job Halle on 1st. :)

[Dren Kara]

Wow! I love the picture window. What a great use of Lekku Wraps! I wanted to see the houses, but when I went out to the area, most of the houses were set to private.

[dynamite]

Halle, congratulations - the sleigh and lekku wrap decorations are really inventive!

I'm always amazed how you decorators use items in such inventive ways. Well done all who entered, and kudos :)