2025 Homecoming Base Contest (Rules & Entries thread)

[Easter Bunny]

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!
 

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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!
 

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⭐ Submission Deadline: Sunday, May 4th, 2025, at 6 PM Eastern (11 PM UTC) ⭐

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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.
 

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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!
   

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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!
   

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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!
 

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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
 

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Please ONLY use this thread for submissions! Discussion can be had in the thread linked below:

 

Edited Sunday at 12:05 AM by Easter Bunny

[Easter Bunny]

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.

Edited Saturday at 09:59 PM by Easter Bunny

[Easter Bunny]

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

Edited Monday at 04:43 AM by Easter Bunny

[Dacy]

If you have questions, concerns, notes, or additions to the rubric, please submit them for consideration. While I cannot guarantee that the rubric, which was approved by HC Council members,  would change for this competition, our goal is and always has been to have evaluations that are as fair and agreed upon as possible. To that end, we welcome input from the community. Please note, however, that just because you think something is beyond what we should judge (maybe you've never considered that to be a part of a base before, and so think it should not be a part of a general rubric), this rubric is based on experience from what we've seen in bases.  Not every base will gain points in every category. I would say that there is NO base that will score well in every category. The rubric is there to cover possibilities that impact the quality of the base, as fairly and objectively as we can. It's useful if you are the competitive sort, because you can look to see what sorts of things you will want to make sure are as good as you can get them before judging starts. It's useful so you know what will be looked at. Good luck and best wishes to all competitors!

[Wravis]

 

• Your character name (Red Star Holder): Construction Boy

• Your Global handle: @Wravis

• Your base’s name: Slappy's Boardwalk

• The shard it is located on: Everlasting

• The passcode for entry: Boardwalk-23004

• The category your base is entering under: Realism

• Contributing builders’ names or Global handles: NONE

• Any additional information you wish the judges to know beforehand: You're all great.

Edited Saturday at 10:02 PM by Wravis

[PoptartsNinja]

• Your character name: Ba'al at

• Your Global handle: @Thunderchild

• Your base’s name: Irkalla

• The shard it is located on: Everlasting

• The passcode for entry: IRKALLA-26134

• The category your base is entering under: Fantasy / Arcane

• Contributing builders’ names or Global handles @Thunderchild

• Any additional information you wish the judges to know beforehand: Please use Visscale 3+

Edited Saturday at 10:22 PM by PoptartsNinja

[DrHerm]

• Your character name: Det. Heart Smile

• Your Global handle: @Dr

• Your base’s name: Snow Home

• The shard it is located on: Everlasting

• The passcode for entry: SNOW-36578

• The category your base is entering under: Realism

• Contributing builders’ names or Global handles: N/A

• Any additional information you wish the judges to know beforehand: Higher visscale recommended 

Edited Saturday at 11:50 PM by DrHerm
changed the entry

[particleray]

• Your character name: Universe is

• Your Global handle: @ParticleRay

• Your base’s name: The Star Gazer Lounge

• The shard it is located on: Excelsior 

• The passcode for entry: SGL-28076

• The category your base is entering under: Tech / Sci-Fi

• Contributing builders’ names or Global handles: N/A

• Any additional information you wish the judges to know beforehand: Higher vis scale recommended 

[Vorandril]

• Your character name: Arcanababble

• Your Global handle: @Vorandril

• Your base’s name: Northwest Apartment Suites.

• The shard it is located on: Everlasting

• The passcode for entry: WILWEST-22507

• The category your base is entering under: Novice

[Evercent]

• Your character name Sepulcra

• Your Global handle @Evercent

• Your base’s name The Sacred Raven Society

• The shard it is located on Everlasting

• The passcode for entry RAVEN-35557

• The category your base is entering under Novice

• Contributing builders’ names or Global handles N/A

• Any additional information you wish the judges to know beforehand The theme is a secret society headquarters in a spooky forest

[johng99]

• Your character name Paragon Avenger

• Your Global handle @Paragon Avenger

• Your base’s name Paragons Avenger

• The shard it is located on Everlasting

• The passcode for entry CODE-2027

• The category your base is entering under Novice

• Contributing builders’ names or Global handles N/A

• Any additional information you wish the judges to know beforehand The theme is a simple useful base

[johng99]

Sorry, I got the 's' in the wrong place.

• Your base’s name Paragon Avengers (not paragons avenger

[Bigwheela]

• Your character name: Bigwheelacappeela

• Your Global handle: @bigwheelacappeela

• Your base’s name: Big House

• The shard it is located on: TorchBearer

• The passcode for entry: BigHouse-3727

• The category your base is entering under: Novice

• Contributing builders’ names or Global handles: n/a

• Any additional information you wish the judges to know beforehand: was my first time building a working base to look somewhat nice so joining for fun to get it seen and get some feedback

[Shandirra]

• Your character name -  Shandirra

• Your Global handle - @Shandirra 

• Your base’s name - Dark Garden

• The shard it is located on - Torchbearer

• The passcode for entry - GARDEN-1929

• The category your base is entering under - Novice

• Contributing builders’ names or Global handles - None

 

[Laucianna]

• Your character name: Goddess Laucianna

• Your Global handle: @Laucianna

• Your base’s name: Elysian Temple

• The shard it is located on: Excelsior

• The passcode for entry: Divine-29035

• The category your base is entering under: Fantasy

• Contributing builders’ names or Global handles: None

• Any additional information you wish the judges to know beforehand: Headquarters of the Kheldian Arachnos Alliance

[StitchesWinab]

Your character name: Lady Stardust

 

Your Global handle: @Inana

 

Your base’s name: Interstellar Alliance

 

The shard it is located on: Excelsior

 

The passcode for entry: ALLIANCE-33921

 

The category your base is entering under: Novice

 

Contributing builders’ names or Global handles: @Inana

 

Any additional information you wish the judges to know beforehand: a portal in the captain's quarters leads to a simulation of the leader's destroyed homeworld.

[JKCarrier]

• Your character name: AI PopStar

• Your Global handle: @JKCarrier

• Your base’s name: The Dungeon

• The shard it is located on: Torchbearer

• The passcode for entry: DUN-6462

• The category your base is entering under: Novice

• Contributing builders’ names or Global handles: @JKCarrier

• Any additional information you wish the judges to know beforehand: I like to think of it as simple, but elegant.

[Battle-Angel]

• Your character name: Sun Rise

• Your Global handle: @Battle-Angel

• Your base’s name: Isles of Pandora

• The shard it is located on: Everlasting

• The passcode for entry: Pandora-16260

• The category your base is entering under: Fantasy/Arcane

• Contributing builders’ names or Global handles: None

• Any additional information you wish the judges to know beforehand: I'm just an old dinosaur submitting what I think is my best work. Hope you like it.

[jkwak]

• Your character name: Saturn Bar

• Your Global handle: @Jkwak

• Your base’s name: Saturn Bar

• The shard it is located on: Everlasting

• The passcode for entry: SATURNBAR-33835

• The category your base is entering under: Other / Misc.

• Contributing builders’ names or Global handles: None

• Any additional information you wish the judges to know beforehand: a Party location somewhere in the Rings of Saturn, dont ask how there is breathable air in space .... its a world of Super Heroes, that should be the least to worry

Edited Tuesday at 09:32 PM by jkwak

[darkkeepr]

• Your character name Angel Lux

• Your Global handle: @darkkeepr

• Your base’s name: Angels of Avalon

• The shard it is located on: Excelsior

• The passcode for entry: AOA-32721

• The category your base is entering under: Fantasy

• Contributing builders’ names or Global handles: Angel Tempus (@Ivory Kix)

• Any additional information you wish the judges to know beforehand: The SG is a combination of In-game lore and Arthurian legend.

Edited 19 hours ago by darkkeepr

[GreenWarlock]

• Your character name: Volt Mirage
• Your Global handle: @Volt Mirage
• Your base’s name: Team Rainbow Arcology
• The shard it is located on: Excelsior
• The passcode for entry: resdogs-30914
• The category your base is entering under: Novice
• Contributing builders’ names or Global handles: @Aesculap
• Any additional information you wish the judges to know beforehand: Team Rainbow Arcology is a fully functional and immersive supergroup base, designed with both aesthetics and utility in mind. The command center at the entrance provides easy access to essential functions, while the west wing houses operational spaces (including a meeting room) as well as advanced research and facilities. The east and south sections offer a range of private quarters and recreational areas tailored for our members' comfort and downtime. Our personal lawyers have taken residence in the northeastern corner—because with all the collateral damage during superheroics, you never know when you’ll need one. Every corner was built with intention—balancing theme, function, and creativity for new and veteran heroes alike.

[GH123]

• Your character name Ultroid 2.0

• Your Global handle  @GH

• Your base’s name One Above All

• The shard it is located on Excelsior

• The passcode for entry OAA-19403

• The category your base is entering under Other/Misc

• Contributing builders’ names or Global handles N/A

• Any additional information you wish the judges to know beforehand Theres a clickable portal in-between the rainbow bridge and the waterfall.

[poptwister]

• Your character name: Light Owl

• Your Global handle: @Sin Spectre

• Your base’s name: Centerpoint

• The shard it is located on: Excelsior

• The passcode for entry: CENTERPOINT-21818

• The category your base is entering under: Novice

• Contributing builders’ names or Global handles: N/A

• Any additional information you wish the judges to know beforehand: Intended to be a small but highly functional local airport type of TP base. Touches of airport scenes spread throughout.

[Robothenri]

• Your character name: Robot Henri

• Your Global handle: @Robot Henri

• Your base’s name: New Dawn (Cyber City)

• The shard it is located on: Reunion

• The passcode for entry: Alfie-4931

• The category your base is entering under: Novice

• Contributing builders’ names or Global handles: Just me 🙂

• Any additional information you wish the judges to know beforehand: My idea of a future Cyberpunk City, it's noisy, it's dirty, but there's a lot to look at 🙂 (also a working base with transport/storage/medical/etc, plus glowies to hidden area's! Enjoy.)

[Allatum]

• Your character name: Neoplatonic

• Your Global handle: @Allatum

• Your base’s name: Absolute

• The shard it is located on:  Everlasting

• The passcode for entry: FORMS-32911

• The category your base is entering under: Misc?

• Contributing builders’ names or Global handles: @Allatum

• Any additional information you wish the judges to know beforehand:  Please make sure your water graphics are set to at least medium or high, /visscale 5 for best viewing distance

Edited 5 hours ago by Allatum