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Level Contest - Ascent

[p]Season 7: Theme 1 [/p][h3]THEME: Ascent[/h3][p]Build a level where each checkpoint is vertically higher than the previous checkpoint.[/p][p][/p][p]Looking for ideas? How about a mountain climb course; an adventurous course up a volcano; or a track climbing up a skyscraper![/p][p][/p][p]If you have any questions, feel free to ask them in the discussion thread of this news post! Good luck, and happy building! [/p][p][/p][h3]DEADLINE[/h3]
  • [p] Your track should be complete and submitted by Sunday, 21st September 2025 at 18:00 BST[/p]
  • [p] Submissions will be combined into a single workshop item after the deadline above [/p]
[p][/p][h3]SUBMISSION RULES[/h3]
  1. [p] You can only submit one level[/p]
    • [p]You can modify or replace your submission as much as you like until the deadline[/p]
  2. [p] Level collaborations are permitted[/p]
    • [p]Maximum of 3 players per level[/p]
    • [p]This counts as a level submission for each individual creator[/p]
    • [p]Please add collaborators in the collaborators text field of the Level Editor level settings and mention them when submitting the level[/p]
  3. [p] Level author name MUST contain the submitters' Steam (or Discord) username[/p]
  4. [p] The name of the level MUST start with "ZSL - " (e.g "ZSL - My Level")[/p]
  5. [p] Your submission MUST be created within the 3 week building period. Please do not re-upload older maps—even if they fit the theme! [/p]
[p][/p][h3]THEME RULES[/h3]
  1. [p]Every checkpoint MUST be placed at a higher altitude than the previous checkpoint[/p]
    • [p]If you use Linked Checkpoints, each linked checkpoint must also be higher than the previous checkpoint. However, linked checkpoints within the same group do not need to match each other's height[/p]
  2. [p]The finish block MUST be placed at a higher altitude than all other checkpoints[/p]
  3. [p]The player is allowed to descend/go downward between checkpoints. The ascent restriction only applied to the checkpoints themselves[/p]
[p][/p][h3]LEVEL RULES[/h3]
  1. [p]Scaling track pieces is permitted[/p]
  2. [p]Level MUST follow any theme requirements set above[/p]
  3. [p]Level MUST be under 3000 blocks (adjusted for Season 7)[/p]
  4. [p]Level MUST have an author time above 25 seconds (adjusted for Season 7)[/p]
  5. [p]Level MUST have an author time under 60 seconds[/p]
  6. [p]Level MUST have at least 3 checkpoints. [/p]
    • [p]Consider adding additional checkpoints for split timing or where it would prevent a cut, as cuts do not make for good tournament tracks![/p]
  7. [p]Level MUST NOT have risky or hidden finishes/shortcuts[/p]
    • [p]e.g blind shortcuts or using no-collision/invisible/logic blocks to hide a secret path that is NOT the intended route. This includes hidden linked checkpoints.[/p]
[p] [/p][h3]HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR LEVEL[/h3]
  1. [p] Join our Official Discord server[/p]
  2. [p] Upload the level to the Steam Workshop[/p]
  3. [p] Link the workshop item in the theme's thread in #level-submissions[/p]
[p]Don't have Discord? You can submit your entry by linking your workshop item in the comments section of this announcement post![/p][p] [/p][h3]WINNERS & PRIZES[/h3]
  • [p]Up to 14 levels will be featured in the monthly Zeepkist Super League tournament; picked by our judging panel[/p]
  • [p]The community will vote on their favourite maps from the theme once submissions close[/p]
  • [p]Creators of the 4 best decorated and 4 best track design/flow will win the Season 7 Level Contest cosmetic. [/p]
  • [p]Winners who are Zeepkist Discord members will additionally:[/p]
    • [p]Receive 6,000 XP on the Discord server[/p]
    • [p]Receive a role reward for the round won[/p]
[p] [/p][h3]WHAT MAKES A LEVEL FUN TO RACE[/h3][p]To give your level the best chance of being one of the up to 14 levels selected for the monthly Zeepkist Super League tournament by our panel of judges, focus on creating a track that is enjoyable to race. Keep these points in mind while building and testing your level:[/p]
  • [p]Enjoyability: Is your level fun to drive? Focus on smooth, flowing racing lines that are satisfying to drive. Add interesting twists, jumps or obstacles that make the track exciting without creating frustration.[/p]
  • [p]Learnability: Can players of all skill levels pick up your level and complete it in a reasonable time? The Super League is open to everyone, so try to design your level so both newcomers and experienced racers can enjoy it and have a chance to set a time.[/p]
  • [p]Theme Fit: Make sure the level fits the theme requirements[/p]
[p]Levels are judged on their own merits, not based on who built them.[/p][p][/p][h3]BANNER CONTEST[/h3][p]We're also hosting a themed banner contest for our Discord server banner image where you can win the brand new Banner Contest cosmetic for Season 7!! [/p][p]The theme is Ascent and ends at the same time as this level contest!! View the banner contest event details on Discord

- Akane[/p]
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