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No, the rubric does not favor event spaces over personal residences. The only potential difference is in the Player Engagement category, as event spaces are generally designed to host players. However, as we've stated elsewhere, no base is expected to achieve a perfect score. This rubric is simply our attempt to capture the multitudes of ways that a base can be special. Not at all! While we appreciate seeing services in a base, this time we aren't awarding points just for including them. In fact, we find it even more impressive when services are cleverly hidden or integrated into the design. If your base has hidden functional items, please let us know in advance so you get credit for the effort you put in to disguise them.

Guess i'll use this post here to keep a running tally of the number of bases entered per category. Keep an eye here if that's of interest to you: Fantasy / Arcane: 3 Nature: - Novice: 7 Realism: 2 Tech/Sci-Fi: 1 Other/Misc: -

Use this thread to discuss the 2025 HC Base Contest hosted by @Easter Bunny and @Dacy. Entry submissions should not go here. Please use this thread for entry submissions.

Entry Form Reminder: ⭐ Submission Deadline: Sunday, May 4th, 2025, at 6 PM Eastern (11 PM UTC) ⭐ The base owner (the character with the red star in the member list) must submit the entry in this thread with: Your character name: (Red Star Holder) Your Global handle: Your base’s name: The shard it is located on: The passcode for entry: The category your base is entering under: Contributing builders’ names or Global handles: (Up to 5, including yourself. Don’t forget to credit your builder if different from the owner!) Any additional information you wish the judges to know beforehand: While i've got you... if you haven't already, please consider adding your lovely work to our Community Base Directory

Judging Rubric Please note: This rubric is not a checklist for perfection, nor is there an expectation that every base should or could achieve a maximum score. Bases may excel in some areas while scoring lower in others, and that’s okay. Creativity and design are subjective, and this rubric is simply our best effort to recognize the many facets that contribute to a great base. Judging is conducted by a group of passionate but imperfect humans, and while we strive for fairness, no system is without flaws. Our goal is to celebrate the art of base building and provide a structured way to appreciate the effort and skill involved.

Hey everyone! It’s Dacy and your friendly base-hopping Easter Bunny, back again to announce that the HC Base Building Contest is making its grand return for 2025! The creativity and craftsmanship in past contests have been incredible, and we can’t wait to see what you bring this time! This contest is open to all players, but it is highly competitive - our judging rubric is designed to recognize outstanding artistic, architectural, and technical skill. This year, we're also introducing a Novice category for new and casual builders who are still developing their skills. Whether you’re an experienced builder aiming for the grand prize or just getting started with base building, there’s a place for you in this contest! Contest Details No theme, alignment, or shard restrictions – all bases are welcome! (See Fine Print for eligibility details.) Competition Categories: Fantasy / Arcane – Magical, mythical, and otherworldly builds. Realism – Bases that could exist in the real world, whether modern, historical, or in between Nature – Forests, caves, gardens, and other nature-inspired environments. Tech / Sci-Fi – Futuristic, cyberpunk, and high-tech bases. Novice – For new and casual builders still developing their skills! Other / Misc. – If it doesn’t fit the above, it belongs here! 🏆 Prizes & Titles: 🏆 Winners will receive 750 Prismatic Aethers (split among contributors if multiple), along with the prestigious golden title: "2025 Base Building [Category] Champion" (e.g., 2025 Base Building Fantasy Champion, 2025 Base Building Novice Champion, etc.) Up to five participants per winning entry will receive the title, including both builders and owners (as long as they are not entering another base themselves). 🏷️ Winners will also have the option to add their winning base’s passcode to their title if they choose! ⭐ Submission Deadline: Sunday, May 4th, 2025, at 6 PM Eastern (11 PM UTC) ⭐ How to Enter The base owner (the character with the red star in the member list) must submit the entry in this thread with: Your character name (Red Star Holder) Your Global handle Your base’s name The shard it is located on The passcode for entry The category your base is entering under Contributing builders’ names or Global handles (Up to 5, including yourself. Don’t forget to credit your builder if different from the owner!) 🚨 Only one base submission per person! No entering under multiple accounts. Judging Process This year’s panel of judges includes Easter Bunny alongside some of our 2023 contest winners: BBBadger, Deep Six, Garbage Wizard, Gem, and Interrabang. 🔍 Judging Details: Bases will be evaluated using our official rubric to ensure a fair and thorough review. (Rubric attached below!) Only the top-scoring bases will be toured during the final round of judging. No private tours will be taken beforehand, so if your base has hidden areas or special details, include extra information in your submission post! The Fine Print Judges are not eligible to enter the contest they judge. Bases worked on by judges cannot compete. Builders who contribute to multiple bases must choose ONE to enter. You can only win with a single entry. Bases that won or placed in the 2020 or 2023 HC Base Contests are ineligible - but builders who worked on those bases can enter with new ones. First-time winners will receive the “2025 Base Building Champion” title. Returning champions will receive the “Base Building Grand Champion” title. (Grand Champions can enter again but won’t receive additional titles - just the Prismatic Aethers!) Novice Category Eligibility: This category is for new and casual builders still developing their skills. If you've been a finalist or winner in any contest, you do not belong in this category. If you're unsure if this is the right fit, we're happy to advise! Depending on interest and turnout, we may expand Novice into a full contest in the future! Disclaimers ⚠️ This is a competitive event designed to highlight bases that push the limits of the base editor. While we appreciate every submission, not everyone will win. If you find it difficult to enjoy an event where your work may not place, this might not be the best fit. However, we encourage everyone to participate in the spirit of creativity, camaraderie, and appreciation for our community’s amazing talent! 💡 The future of this contest depends on community interest and participation. If you’ve ever wanted to join, now is the perfect time to hop in and show your support! We’re beyond excited to see what you all create this year! Whether you’re crafting a mystical fortress, a high-tech lab, a serene nature retreat, or something completely unique, bring your best work and let’s celebrate the incredible base-building talent in our community! ✨ Happy Building! ✨ - Dacy, Easter Bunny, & the 2023 Base Building Champions Please ONLY use this thread for submissions! Discussion can be had in the thread linked below:

I wouldn’t say there’s anything wrong with your base. Just like with art, base building is subjective, and you’ve created something that reflects your vision - so it can’t be “wrong.” The fact that you haven’t won a base contest doesn’t necessarily mean your craftsmanship is lacking; rather, it speaks to the incredibly high level of skill and competition within this community. That being said, there’s always room for growth for all of us. One thing I really admire about your base is the interior of your Savings & Loan - the curved walls are a fantastic touch! If you’re looking to refine your build even further, one immediate area to consider is flickering textures. Cleaning up those spots can make a big difference in the overall polish of your base. If you haven’t already, you might find the City of Base Building Discord helpful. There’s a perma invite link in my signature, and it’s a great resource for builders of all experience levels. You’ll find plenty of tips and tricks, including ways to mitigate flicker, as well as a supportive community to exchange feedback and ideas with.

Adding a Chapter for Dacy's Guide to Tintable Objects Google Doc : - Guide to Tintable Objects Link - You'll find every object that can take tintable color anywhere, listed, even if the object does not note that it's tintable (and there were a LOT of objects that did not note it). Limitations, such as a small tintable area, a dark base color that limits the amount of tint that shows, or other limitations are noted, along with a column that notes some possible known uses, other than the obvious use for which the item was created. Check it out! We hope it's helpful Return to the Table of Contents

It's possible that you may have changed your default sky setting to the Dense Fog setting. This can be changed back through the Options menu while in the base editor: Options>Default Sky>(list of sky options)

Nice! Don't forget to add it to the Base Directory 🙂 All your other hubs are on there! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14DqavAx6ov60d92rhvwy2sNEW_909MCHp421GM4q-Yk/edit?gid=0#gid=0 Update: Seems this has been added to the directory! Thank you

Aww. Thank you, EnnVee. That was very sweet of you to say ❤️

I suppose I should add this one. Shard: Indomitable Base Name: Sleigh Belles Base Code: XMAS-7920 Globals of anyone who would like credit and comments: @Easter Bunny Special considerations: Hmm. Special considerations... this base is ancient! And has none of the fancy holiday bells and whistles we get to enjoy now.

Shard: Base Name: Base Code: Globals of anyone who would like credit and comments: Special considerations: (award winner, flight helpful, WIP)

The Base Foundation invites you to join the festive fun with our 12 Days of Christmas Bases Tour! From December 14th to December 25th. Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as you, the community, showcase your stunning Christmas and Winter Holiday-themed bases. Do you have a base brimming with festive cheer? Submit your creation to be featured on the tour! Whether it’s a winter wonderland, a cozy holiday retreat, a North Pole workshop, or even seasonal decor for your personal SG/VG/character residence, we can’t wait to see your creativity shine. List your Holiday themed bases here, and be sure they are also on the Community Base Directory! Have your bases open for people to tour through Dec. 25th. If you prefer to have more limited tour dates, let us know when to list your base, and we will not put the codes into the tour hubs until you are ready. (Recommend that you have a different code until that time, if you wish to discourage visitors before that time.) To join the tour, please list:

Grabbing Fairytale Releasing: Graveheart