A QUICK WORD FROM SIMON
Hytale is launching its first modding contest with $100,000 in whole prizes!
We’re grateful to our accomplice on this contest, CurseForge, who can be managing all submissions, moderation and logistics so we will hold our give attention to Hytale.
My imaginative and prescient has at all times been that modders ought to be celebrated, not sidelined. The individuals who pour their creativity into pushing the boundaries of what is potential within the recreation need to be entrance and heart – they need to be rewarded. Strive to consider it like esports, however for modders. We need to construct an ecosystem the place expertise rises to the highest and the place the group acknowledges and elevates the individuals who make unbelievable issues. This contest is step one. There can be many extra.
That is only the start.
CONTEST SUMMARY
$100,000 USD Prize Pool
65 Winners
3 Classes
Every of the three predominant classes awards $27,000 in prizes, with the next breakdown:
1st Place: $10,000
2nd Place: $7,500
third Place: $2,500
4th–tenth Locations: $1,000 every
Group Favorites
Mid Contest Drops
3 CATEGORIES
The Hytale New Worlds Modding Contest options 3 classes:
WorldGen V2
NPCs
Experiences
WORLDGEN V2
On this contest, use Hytale’s World Gen V2 visible node editor to create some immersive and artistic generated worlds! Construct a biome, area, or zone with a transparent theme, robust landmarks, and nice exploration from the bottom to compete on this class.
The theme is totally as much as you, however hold it cohesive!
Your entry could be throughout the identical appear and feel of Hytale or make one thing solely new.
The world could be a single biome, interconnected areas, or perhaps a full zone
It should be playable – that means it’s enjoyable to traverse and navigable underground (if you happen to add any underground areas).
Particulars matter – make your world shine up-close!
You need to use all of the supplied property or be at liberty to create your personal blocks and NPCs! (Prefabs inspired)
Optimize efficiency so chunks load fairly quick.
Embrace a brief gameplay video (exploration or cinematic).
NPCS
Use this contest to liven up Hytale. Create or replace NPCs – critters, enemies, or boss fights – with behaviors gamers will bear in mind. Push the asset configuration system to its limits!
It’s best to use the asset-driven NPC system first, however you should utilize Java in solely conditions the place knowledge can not.
Use the Fight Motion Evaluator for boss fights and complicated fight
We advise you keep on with strolling and flying movement controllers for the most effective reliability. Swimming transitions will not be absolutely supported but.
Adjoining techniques (taming, factions, communications) ought to use messages and beacons.
Prioritize readability and really feel – we’re in search of readable tells, truthful hitboxes, clear pacing, minimal jank in your entries.
Embrace a brief showcase video (behaviors and/or fight).
EXPERIENCES
With the expertise class, create a brand new technique to play Hytale, like journey maps, minigames, arduous modes, or deep techniques (talent bushes, development, crafting reworks). PvP and multiplayer welcome!
It’s best to make it instantly playable with clear targets and primary onboarding.
Polish issues! You should definitely think about UI, sound, and visible suggestions.
Customized content material integration is a plus – NPCs, worldgen, and gameplay pulled collectively will make your entry stand out.
Present it in a brief gameplay video (with different gamers if multiplayer).
Embrace easy directions so anybody can bounce in rapidly to play!
COMMUNITY FAVORITES
5 Winners / $2000 EACH
As soon as the finalists are introduced, the group will get to vote for his or her favourite tasks throughout all three classes.
MID CONTEST DROPS
30 Winners / $300 EACH
All through the length of the competition, there can be three ‘Mid Contest Drops’! Every ‘drop’ will reward 10 creators with legitimate submissions.
RESOURCES: WHERE TO LEARN ABOUT MODDING
Folks all through the Hytale group have began making guides and assets to assist others be taught extra about modding. In case you are within the contest or simply need to be taught extra about modding with Hytale, take a look at a number of the assets under to get began!
These sources, whereas not formally from the Hytale workforce, have been massively useful. It is superb to observe the group assist one another develop!
HYTALEMODDING
A community-driven useful resource to be taught extra about Hytale modding that includes complete guides, detailed documentation, and a lot extra – go to HytaleModding:
KAUPENJOE
A core member of the Hytale modding group – Kaupenjoe – is one other sensible useful resource for modders at any expertise stage. Under are some assets and tutorials from his YouTube channel:
OFFICIAL HYTALE DISCORD SERVER
And remember about our Discord server as effectively! Use the official Hytale Discord to attach with artists, modders, or simply different gamers that can assist you check your submission:
HOW TO JOIN
We have now partnered with CurseForge who can be managing all submissions, moderation and contest logistics so we will proceed engaged on Hytale.
Be taught extra about submissions, the competition particulars, class tips, FAQ, and extra at:
WHATS NEXT
Over the approaching months, we’ll roll out extra modding instruments and an in-game mod browser. We’re additionally exploring a good and significant manner for gamers to straight reward the modders they love.
Moreover, our Modding Ambassador, Kaupenjoe, has been working arduous to synthesize suggestions and requests from the modding group. In case you are curious what sort of enhancements are coming down the pipe, take a look at his Trello board right here:
All of this and much more. Thanks in your ongoing assist. The way forward for Hytale modding is brighter than ever!
