From 484a5bd3a1e5bca9cb39b051300d415fddf0706d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Vaxry Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2023 23:55:58 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] add wallpaper competition post --- src/content/news/example.md | 30 -------- src/content/news/wallpaperContest.md | 104 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 104 insertions(+), 30 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 src/content/news/example.md create mode 100644 src/content/news/wallpaperContest.md diff --git a/src/content/news/example.md b/src/content/news/example.md deleted file mode 100644 index 9193f0d..0000000 --- a/src/content/news/example.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,30 +0,0 @@ ---- -title: There shall be blogs -date: 1702830658 ---- - -> Col. James Faith: They were nice funerals. -> -> MacGruber: Yeah. What did you think of my eulogies? -> -> Col. James Faith: Very touching. I might have cut back on the F-words a little. -> -> MacGruber: Well, they were fucking great guys. And this is a fucking asshole of a day. - -## MacGruber - -MACGRUBER, MAKING LIFE SAVING INVENTIONS OUT OF HOUSEHOLD MATERIALS. - -MACGRUBER, GETTING IN AND OUT OF ULTRA STICKY SITUATIONS. - -MACGRUBER, THE GUY'S A FUCKING GENIUS, MACGRUBER! - -MACGRUBER, HE MADE A FUCKING MOVIE, MACGRUBER! - -** The film is good, but not the series ** - ---- - -MacGruber is a 2010 American action comedy film based on the Saturday Night Live sketch of the same name, itself a parody of action-adventure television series MacGyver. Jorma Taccone of the comedy trio The Lonely Island directed the film, which stars Will Forte in the title role; Kristen Wiig as Vicki St. Elmo, MacGruber's work partner and love interest; Ryan Phillippe as Dixon Piper, a young lieutenant who becomes part of MacGruber's team; Maya Rudolph as Casey, MacGruber's deceased wife; and Val Kilmer as Dieter von Cunth, the villain. - -Originally scheduled for release on April 23, 2010, the film was instead released on May 21, 2010, grossing $9.3 million worldwide against a $10 million budget. diff --git a/src/content/news/wallpaperContest.md b/src/content/news/wallpaperContest.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6e7add7 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/content/news/wallpaperContest.md @@ -0,0 +1,104 @@ +--- +title: We're hosting a Hyprland wallpaper contest! +date: 1702852617 +--- + +To all artists, designers and enjoyers of graphics: this is a piece of news for you! + +We're going to be hosting the first Hyprland Wallpaper Contest, and looking for new default wallpapers for Hyprland :D + +If you believe you have what it takes, we encourage you to try your best and submit something :) + +## General information + +The wallpaper contest will last until January 21st. The deadline for submissions is Jan 21st at 23:59 UTC. + +There will be a few categories, and in each category there will be _one_ winner. + +All winning wallpapers will become official Hyprland default wallpapers. Each time Hyprland is launched, one will be randomly picked. + +We will have an initial monetary prize pool of 250€. + +### Sponsoring +If you wish to sponsor the competition, (add to the prize pool) make a one-time donation to my [ko-fi page](https://ko-fi.com/vaxry) or Crypto wallets (see pinned message on my ko-fi page) +and in the message, state clearly "sponsoring the wallpaper competition". You can sponsor the competition until the deadline. + +Please be advised that if you sponsor for example 100€, it might be a bit less in the end due to various fees. + +Updates regarding the prize pool will be posted in #announcements on the Hypr Development discord server. + +Please also be advised there is a limit of 1000€ to the prize pool. If you want to check whether it's been exceeded, **DM me on Discord** or ask in **#vaxrys-cave:matrix.vaxry.net**. If you donate and the limit has been exceeded, everything exceeding the maximum prize pool will be treated as a donation. Refunds may be issued if you directly message me and ask for one. Please be advised you will be the one to cover double fees. + +## Categories + +Prize for winning each category will be (prize pool / 3) + +- Logo wallpaper +- Mascot wallpaper +- FFA wallpaper + +## Guidelines for wallpapers +There is ***no imposed style***, whatever style you feel like using goes. There are some general rules, though, and some category-specific ones. + +### General rules +- All submissions must be made by _you and only you_. +- All wallpapers must be strictly SFW. (No explicit / offensive / political content) +- All wallpapers must be more-or-less dark. No light mode, please. +- All wallpapers must be 16:9, 4K or above. +- AI generated content is strictly forbidden. +- Project files from whatever software you used will be asked for privately if you win in order to verify you made it. +- By submitting anything you agree that in case it wins you give us all rights to use it for any purpose whatsoever. (It will be used as a wallpaper, and nothing else though, I promise) + +### Category-specific rules + +_Mascot wallpaper_ +- You can use the official mascot in your wallpaper, but you can also draw your own. +- If drawing your own, make sure it follows and resembles the characteristics of the official mascot. [Official Design 1](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1129546302032728174/1129546830364037150/hypr_chan_transparent.png), [Official Design 2](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1129546302032728174/1133037822006267922/vaxerski_noBG.png). Worth noting you are allowed to use a different art style. + +_Logo wallpaper_ +- The wallpaper _must_ use the Hyprland logo and have it clearly visible. You can use the logo, or the logo with the Hyprland name, aka banner. [Logo in high res](https://vaxerski.xyz/hyprland/logo.png), [Banner in high res](https://vaxerski.xyz/hyprland/banner.png). +- The wallpaper should not feature the mascot. + +_FFA wallpaper_ +- This category is an FFA (free-for-all) and whatever goes. Be creative! + +## Submitting +In order to submit, send your wallpaper directly, or host it on google drive and send a link to any of: +- Discord: **#wallpaper-contest-submissions** on the Hypr Development discord server ([link](https://discord.gg/hQ9XvMUjjr)) +- Matrix: **#vaxrys-cave:matrix.vaxry.net** +- Mail: **vaxry [at] vaxry.net** + +Alonside your submission, explicitly state which category your wallpaper is meant for. +Please note that once you submit, if you used discord or matrix, _you cannot leave the room/server_, as if you win, I have to have a line of contact to you. + +## Rating process +Rating will be done on our Discord server, the exact date and time, as usual, will be posted in #announcements closer to the deadline. +A board of Jury, consisting of at least me, and other moderators of the discord server, will be rating each submission live and giving points. + +Each jury gives: +- 0 - 3 -> effort +- 0 - 3 -> relevance (adhering to the rules, etc.) +- 0 - 3 -> overall design (aesthetics) + +Additionally, we will run a public poll amongst our community and each submission +will get 0 - 9 points for its placement in the ranking. **9 - (place / number of submissions) * 9**. (9 points for 1st place, 0 points for last place) + +### Disqualification +If your wallpaper breaks the rules or you left the place you submitted it at, you will be disqualified. + +We might disqualify you for whatever reason we want to, but generally, just stick to the rules and don't be an asshole. + +## Rewards +You can receive rewards in any of the following means, it's up to you which one you will choose: +- Paypal (preferred) +- Crypto (ETH/BTC/SOL/LTC) (preferred) +- Discord Nitro +- CS2 skins +- I might settle for gift cards. + +## Closer +Good luck to everyone! We hope to see some cool wallpapers submitted :) + +### Notes +- If a category turns out no winners (all submissions broke the rules or there weren't any) the prize pool will be split amongst the remaining categories. I do not expect this to happen, though. +- The rules and guidelines might be amended in the future. Each major amendment will be announced both here and on Discord. \ No newline at end of file