VCU Founders Monument Design Contest | Creations | Forum

Overview

VCU President Frelling has announced that the university Board of Directors has approved a design contest for VCU’s Founder’s Monument. The contest is open to all Vetronians. For more information see the Contest Rules below.

Any inquires, questions, or comments regarding this contest shall be posted to this thread. In-game questions will be promptly ignored.

CONTEST RULES

Overview

VCU is in need of a Founder’s Monument to commemorate its founders, builders, and contributors. Many Vetronians and old world immigrants came together to build these halls of learning. They foraged the land for materials, opened their purses, and spent countless days placing block by block, slab by slab, brick by brick. VCU needs a monument to honor these people for their hard work and generosity.

Selection & Prize

VCU President Frelling will make the final selection with input from owner and staffers. If none of the designs are found suitable, no selection may be made; and, the contest period may be extended or postponed.

Up to three designs may be selected as follows:

• First Place - 10,000 Shillings
• 1st Runner Up - 5,000 Shillings
• 2nd Runner Up - 2,500 Shillings

Eligibility

The contest is open to all Vetronians – new and old.

Dates

Entries must be posted to this forum no later than midnight November 8, 2011, EST.

Design Requirements/Constraints

• The monument shall be limited to a height of 17 blocks.
• The monument shall not have a base larger than 5 x 5 blocks and shall be at least 4 blocks high. It is preferred that the base be circular in nature.
• The monument’s base shall provide a 3 x 3 block inset for signs on its front or three 3x1/1x3 insets on the front, left, and right side.
• Above the base, the monument shall be no wider than 7 blocks and longer than 15 blocks.
• The design shall be compatible with VCU’s overall style and theme.

Materials

• The final design shall not include the following: Lava, Planks or other wood blocks. Fences posts, hatches, and other wood derivatives are allowed.
• Conceptual design may be in any material, provided sufficient detail is given to visualize the final result. However, it is preferred that submitted designs are as finished as possible.

Location

The winning design shall be located in VCU’s courtyard. Courtyard paths and landscaping will be changed to accommodate selected design.

Submission Requirements

• Conceptual or final design must be built by entrant at a location of their choosing using their own materials.
• Entrant is responsible for securing their design from griefing/creepers accordingly, if necessary (e.g. Residence). No “My dog ate my homework” excuses will be accepted.
• Entrants may only submit a design once it is complete.
• Concept artwork will not be accepted. It must be a real in-game structure.

Submission Process

To submit a design for consideration, entrant MUST post their entry to this thread and provide the following information:

• Your IGN. If this is a group effort, list all IGNs of those submitting the design. For groups, please designate and list a primary contact person.
• A description behind the concept and reason why it is suitable for VCU and how it commemorates its founders.
• If it is a conceptual design, describe how the final design will differ from what is shown.
• The overall size in height, width, and length.
• The location in x,y,z coordinate of the final/conceptual design (use F3 to get coordinates). This is final! No “tp to me” or “near my house” will be accepted.

Misc. Rules

• Questions – Questions shall be posted to this thread. Make sure to read the whole thread before posting a question. Posing a question that has already been answered will be frowned upon.
• In-game questions will be promptly ignored. Pestering staffers, owner, or Frelling may result in disqualification.
• This thread will be monitored daily, and more frequently toward the end of the submission period. There is no need to explicitly state in-game that you posted something.
• Any entrant that is banned (permanently or temporarily) prior to the close of the submission period, will cause their entry to become null and void.