Official MOTW Discussion Thread

[omigawail 748]

1 hour ago, Target13 said:

Sorry for double post.

 

I have consulted with Andrej and effective immediately I will be acting as Co-Leader 2018. Don't expect major changes, I will just ensure that people don't spam and argue in the contest threads and take it to PM instead.

The biggest change will be a strict layout that each new host will have to use for the contest threads. I will PM this layout each week to the winner. We will start using this layout with MOTW #120 and onward.

I have chosen this system to give MOTW a more professional and consistent look. Something like (but not limited to) this: MOTW #1, MOTW #2. 

 

Any complaints, suggestions or questions can be PMed to me. 👍

Nice. One small issue I have is that the template of MOTW #1 and #2 is a bit hard on the eyes. There's no spaces and no colors. Of course, these aren't necessary but they help split the thread into parts (Theme > Description > Rules > Participants > Deadline)

[Seth 1,139]

Welcome back Target13.

[Target13 2,058]

@omigawail

MOTW #1 & #2 were just to provide an example of a consistent layout under different hosts.

The new layout will be designed to fit well with the new GTAForums and will also include space for any examples (e.g. movies trailers) that the host would like to provide.

 

In other words, we aren't going to use the same layout from MOTW #1 or #2 but rather an adjusted one.

EDIT: Also in fairness to MOTW #1 and #2, their layout was designed around the previous version of GTAForums and were good for that period of time.

Edited August 13, 2018 by Target13

[AnDReJ98 1,565]

^Yea, it's just they look f*cked up now, after all these forum updates over the years.

[omigawail 748]

Yes, that makes more sense. Keep the layout but change the design to fit the current version of the forums.

[Target13 2,058]

Here below is the layout which all hosts are required to use for the contests. Please copy this layout to the best of your ability and avoid any changes minor or major.

Don't mess around with text colors, sizes or formats. I cannot stress this enough. If you have any complaints or suggestions, I would like to receive a PM from you.

 

 

MOTW #x: Theme title

For rules and guidelines, click here.

 

This week's theme

Describe the theme to the best of your ability.

 

Example (ONLY if deemed necessary to better describe the theme.)

A video or picture which provides an example of the theme

Entries

(Participant's GTAF Handle)

Entry title

 

(Participant's GTAF Handle)

Disqualified Entry title

 

Deadlines

Participation: Day Month Year - 18:00 PM (GMT Timezone)

Voting: Day Month Year - 18:00 PM (GMT Timezone)

 

Credits

AnDReJ98 - Founder of MOTW & Leader

Chips237 - Co-Leader of MOTW 2013

Target13 - Co-Leader of MOTW 2014 & 2018

The Odyssey - Founder of the MOTW Discussion Thread

Host's GTAF Handle - Winner of MOTW #x and Host

Edited September 3, 2018 by Target13

[omigawail 748]

That seems nice enough, it's neat and organized.

It's also better if we always use GMT since it's universal.

Edited September 3, 2018 by omigawail

[Seth 1,139]

People should use this, its more natural and perfect.

[VikingEVM 377]

Updated my topic with this format

[AnDReJ98 1,565]

''Nice clean lettuce!''

[Huzaifa khan 1,851]

Pretty awesome old style.

[AnDReJ98 1,565]

My exams will be over in few days (hopefully) so i can finally re-write this topic.

[omigawail 748]

Unfortunate, these forums are very active and everyone is designing missions steadily. However 1 week is not always enough, some people prefer a slower pace at designing and the lack of time stops from participating.

[Target13 2,058]

It is unfortunate, especially after the unexpected boom of MOTW #122. Anyway, the precedent for contests without entries is for the Leader or Co-Leader to host a new contest without a theme. This is now the case with MOTW #125. Hopefully the lack of a theme will bring out some activity. 

 

Those who wanted to participate in MOTW #124, can still do so with same mission in #125 since there is no theme. 

[Killer_Queen_37 148]

Damn, the table is still a mess. A suggestion for the table: you may use an image, or you may also use an outside source and put a hyperlink.

[AnDReJ98 1,565]

I think I found a way to remake the topic and keep the tables as well. Now, all I need is time..

[RithRake24 1,112]

I have a question... Can you participate in a MOTW that you're also hosting?

[omigawail 748]

53 minutes ago, RithRake24 said:

I have a question... Can you participate in a MOTW that you're also hosting?

Yes you can

[RithRake24 1,112]

When is the next MOTW going to be held?

[Seth 1,139]

4 hours ago, RithRake24 said:

When is the next MOTW going to be held?

in this Summer, maybe.

[DroidX 169]

If Mission of the week comes back Ill be joining to at least keep it alive a little longer

[M.B. Kovas 647]

So when is MOTW going to be hosted again?

[AnDReJ98 1,565]

Depends on people's interest in it. If majority wants, then why not.

[RithRake24 1,112]

7 minutes ago, AnDReJ98 said:

Depends on people's interest in it. If majority wants, then why not.

What do you mean "if majority wants"? Of course we do! Please start MOTW again!

[Loqkets 1]

15 hours ago, AnDReJ98 said:

Depends on people's interest in it. If majority wants, then why not.

Everyone patently wants you to start MOTW again. I don't see a reason why'd people condemn restarting it.

[Huzaifa khan 1,851]

MOTW need some serious support. Before it will die again. No participations in last 4 MOTWS. 

[Obb Porff 36]

Eye catching motw themes will certainly stimulate creativity and may even increase participation.

[General Scrotum 1,009]

#redomotw100

[omigawail 748]

#go back to, revise, and revamp the 100th installment of the weekly contest in which participants design a mission (exclusively using the tool fittingly named "DYOM", standing for Design Your Own Mission) to win the contest by acquiring the most votes and thus hosting the next installment (in this case, the 101st installment).

[XzeuX 242]

When does the next MOTW starts?