[tsc-devel] Contest to Obtain New Title and Credits Theme Songs...

datahead | Sun, 18 Oct 2015 11:49:11 UTC

Post via forum by datahead <…9@x…>:
This is something Quintus and I discussed a while back that should permanently solve our title theme problem.

Title / Credits Contest

Terms and Conditions:
* Each contestant can choose to submit a musical piece for the credits and/or the title theme.  A contestant may submit a piece for both items if desired.
* The winner of each item will receive a set amount of prize money.  This money will come out of TSC funds; we will ask for donations as necessary to cover this.  At least offering 50 euros for each top winner will get some attention; 100 euros for each may be better, but we must look at funds.
* The winner of each will be selected by a general vote of team members.  Percentages would be made public, but individual votes would be only distributed to the team.  This way we can try to convince each other of songs' merits and have a better choice.  We would probably try to reach 100% consensus on songs if feasible.  Ideally, we would try to get a musician in the voting group if possible.  Musicians will be free to vote for their own songs.
* Any submission to the contest that wins will automatically grant a license to use the work in the game.  Submissions will be made through the forum, and submissions that state they do not grant a license will not be accepted.
* The chosen title and credits theme will each be used in at least one release.  After that, the team is free to change the songs used as is done for any asset in the game.  The team reserves the right to choose no winner (with no prize money or usage in the game) if none of the submissions are found to be acceptable.
* 2nd and 3rd places will also be chosen for each song.  Smaller prizes will be offered for each, granting us a license to use them in the game if we choose.
* The contest would run at least six months, to give time to reach known musicians, advertise the contest on other websites, and allow musicians to polish their music.

What does everyone think?  Keep in mind that the title theme is a very major song, so it makes sense to seek out quality.  Johan Brodd would be free to resubmit the two songs we removed if he wishes; otherwise I'm sure this contest will generate some good submissions.



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