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'''''MAGS''''' is a monthly competition for all amateur adventure game makers. The idea is to use AGS to create a game in under a month, following the rules set by the previous winner.
MAGS (''Monthly AGS'') is a monthly competition for all amateur adventure game makers. The idea is to create a game in under a month, following rules set by the previous winner. It is based upon the program by [[Chris Jones]].


== Why should I enter MAGS? ==
We're not here to tell you that you should enter MAGS, but merely allow it as a creative opportunity to help you work to a deadline, improve your skills, and generally as a good kick-start for the new comers (a.k.a n00bies).
MAGS is the perfect opportuninty to make a game, and the wonderful prize is to announce the next month's rules, and all competitiors get the game placed on the MAGS website.
MAGS is meant to be fun and is aimed at everyone, despite their skill. If you have poor art skills work on graphics, and vice-versa, as the voting is based on "favourite" games, and not the most artistic, you may get help for the competiton, but must not get anyone else to do any part of the game for you.


== Administration ==
== Administration ==
MAGS is currently hosted by AtelierGames
MAGS is currently hosted by Stupot (2015-10 to present).
Dualnames (host 2009-06 to 2010-08)
* Atelier (host 2010-09 to 2015-09)
Klaus (host 2004-05 to 2009-05)
* [[Dualnames]] (host 2009-06 to 2010-08)
Magintz (host 2002-06 to 2004-04)
* Klaus (host 2004-05 to 2009-05)
Jannar (team member 2003-03 to 2004-04)
* [[Magintz]] (host 2002-06 to 2004-04)
Blake (team member 2003-03 only)
* [[Jannar85]] (team member 2003-03 to 2004-04)
 
* Blake (team member 2003-03 only)
 
* [[DGMacphee]] (original host)
MAGS is currently organised by AtelierGamepanos (Dualnames), but has previously been run by Klaus Schlichter,jannar, magintz, Blake and DGMacphee.


== Rules ==


'''MAGS A'''(January, March, May, July, September, November)
== Competition Cycle ==
The current competition cycle (begun by [[Dualnames]]) consists of '''MAGS A''' and '''MAGS B'''. This system ensures that there is always a month-long MAGS contest in progress with no breaks for voting.


It starts on 1st and ends on 30/31st.
'''MAGS A''' (January, March, May, July, September, November) starts on the 1st and ends on the last day of the month. The winner sets the theme of the next MAGS A. Voting takes place whilst MAGS B is running. (2 weeks)


The winner sets up the theme of the next MAGS A
'''MAGS B''' (February, April, June, August, October, December) starts on the 1st and ends on the last day of the month. The winner sets the theme of the next MAGS B. Voting takes place whilst MAGS A is running. (2 weeks)
Voting and playing lasts whilst MAGS B is going on. (2 weeks each)




 
== The MAGGIES ==
'''MAGS B''' (February, April, June, August, October, December)
The MAGGIES is the name given to the annual award for  Best MAGS Game of the Year. The name sounds like a set of awards but is really just one award and the winner is typically announced as part of the [[AGS Awards]] ceremony. However, the voting process for the MAGGIES takes place seperately from the AGS Awards voting system.
 
It starts on 1st and ends on 28/29/30/31st.
The winner sets the theme of the next MAGS B.
 
Voting and playing lasts whilst MAGS A is going on. (2 weeks each)
 
 
 
'''MAGS A''' and '''MAGS B''' are just a way to clarify and indicate condition of the competitions. To sum up, there will be constantly a 30 days game making month, and a 30 days voting and playing month for that, whilst on the second process another game making month of 30 days will overlap. Every month one new game making month round, one game voting month round.


== See also :==
== See also :==
*[http://www.mags-competition.tk/ Official MAGS Website]
*[[List of AGS competitions]]
*[[List of AGS competitions]]
*[http://www.bigbluecup.com/yabb/index.php?board=9.0 The Competitions and Activities thread]- In the [[AGS Forum]]


[[Category:AGS Competitions]]
[[Category:AGS Competitions]]

Latest revision as of 23:07, 5 June 2021

MAGS (Monthly AGS) is a monthly competition for all amateur adventure game makers. The idea is to create a game in under a month, following rules set by the previous winner. It is based upon the program by Chris Jones.


Administration

MAGS is currently hosted by Stupot (2015-10 to present).

  • Atelier (host 2010-09 to 2015-09)
  • Dualnames (host 2009-06 to 2010-08)
  • Klaus (host 2004-05 to 2009-05)
  • Magintz (host 2002-06 to 2004-04)
  • Jannar85 (team member 2003-03 to 2004-04)
  • Blake (team member 2003-03 only)
  • DGMacphee (original host)


Competition Cycle

The current competition cycle (begun by Dualnames) consists of MAGS A and MAGS B. This system ensures that there is always a month-long MAGS contest in progress with no breaks for voting.

MAGS A (January, March, May, July, September, November) starts on the 1st and ends on the last day of the month. The winner sets the theme of the next MAGS A. Voting takes place whilst MAGS B is running. (2 weeks)

MAGS B (February, April, June, August, October, December) starts on the 1st and ends on the last day of the month. The winner sets the theme of the next MAGS B. Voting takes place whilst MAGS A is running. (2 weeks)


The MAGGIES

The MAGGIES is the name given to the annual award for Best MAGS Game of the Year. The name sounds like a set of awards but is really just one award and the winner is typically announced as part of the AGS Awards ceremony. However, the voting process for the MAGGIES takes place seperately from the AGS Awards voting system.

See also :

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