# **Modathon Overview** [Nine Chronicles](https://docs.nine-chronicles.com/introduction) is a decentralized idle RPG built on blockchain technology. Over time, the community has created many exciting mods, and now, we want to see even more contributions. To support this, we're launching the **Nine Chronicles Modathon** with a prize pool of **225,000 NCG**. We’ve written several documents to make modding easier, so check them out: - [Beginner’s guide](https://nine-chronicles.dev/event/for-non-developer) so that beginners can participate. - For weapon crafters, we’ve created a [guide for weapon crafters](https://nine-chronicles.dev/event/for-weapon-crafter). Let’s shape the future of Nine Chronicles together and turn your ideas into reality!🎮✨ # **Purpose of the Modathon** The primary goal of the Nine Chronicles Modathon is to **strengthen** the Nine Chronicles modding ecosystem and **grow the number of community developers**. We hope that the projects created during the Modathon will **continue to evolve** and be used long after the event ends. 🚀 Additionally, since all Nine Chronicles-related products are open-source, we encourage participants to **contribute to them**, fostering a collaborative and ongoing development process. # **Modathon Detail** ### **Introduction to the Modathon** The Modathon is **a type of hackathon** where participants compete by creating mods. **Aim for first place by making a mod that players will love!** 🏆 You can make **any kind of mod related to Nine Chronicles**. Feel free to create mods for websites, client modifications, weapon images, and more. **Promote your mod** during the event to earn positive feedback from the community. 📣 **Seven days before the event concludes**, we’ll hold a **community vote** to see which mod is most popular among users. The results will serve as a reference for the judging process, with internal rankings determining the final rewards. There are **no genre restrictions** on mods - website or client modifications are all welcome. If you're not a developer but want to **learn to develop and get involved**, check out the [beginner's guide](./for-non-developer), and if you want to **create weapons and get involved**, check out the [weapon crafter's guide](./for-weapon-crafter). 💡 ### **How to Participate** The Nine Chronicles Modathon will primarily take place on the **[Planetarium Dev Discord](https://bit.ly/3Bf9oer)** server. However, participants will have `#mod-showcase` on the main **Planetarium Discord** server to promote their mods, and you can also list your mod in the GitHub repository at [awesome-9c](https://github.com/planetarium/awesome-9c). For event-related questions, a Q&A channel will be available `#2024modathon` on the **Planetarium Dev** server, and feedback on mods can be shared through the `#introduce-mods` channel. You’re also welcome to use your own Discord or website if you prefer. 💡 **Have a mod idea?** Feel free to post it in the `#mod-ideas` channel on the **Planetarium Dev or Planetarium** server, where you can also find developers to collaborate with! # **Submission Guidelines** You can participate via the **Submit BUIDL** button on 🛠️ [DoraHacks](https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/planetarium-2024modathon/detail): - **Mod Builders**: When submitting, you must include a link to your Git repository (GitHub, GitLab, etc.) and the `README.md` of your repository must have a **clear description of the mod**. - **Weapon Crafters**: In your submission, you must either directly include the image files of the weapon you created or include a URL where the image files of the weapon can be downloaded, include a description of the weapon you created, and, if applicable, include the source and copyright information for the original images of the weapon you submitted. Check a [guide for weapon crafters](https://nine-chronicles.dev/event/for-weapon-crafter). To ensure we have the necessary information for distributing rewards, please **click the "Register as Hacker" button** and fill out the required details in the linked Google Form. You can join the event **at any time during the competition period**, even if your mod isn’t fully completed. Simply submit it with a description. However, at the event's conclusion, we will assess the submission to determine **whether it qualifies for participation** based on its completeness, to **prevent abuse**. **Mod Builders**: - Projects created **before September 2024** are not eligible unless they include **significant new features** added after this date. - Teams may work on one project together, but **only the individual who submits the project** will receive the rewards. - **All submissions** must be **open-source** and use an appropriate license, such as **GPL or AGPL**. - Registrations can be submitted at any time until the end of the competition, but we **encourage early registration** before **October 1** to help ensure a smooth event process. - If your mod **violates any copyright regulations**, it may be disqualified from the evaluation process. **Weapon Crafters**: - All legal responsibility for submitted weapon images rests with the submitter. - We will not accept artwork that is half-assed for copyright or licensing purposes. - We will not accept submissions that may be considered socially offensive. # **Timeline** 📅 The Nine Chronicles Modathon will take place from **October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024**. # **Prizes** 🏅 🥇 **1st Prize**: **100,000NCG** with **1120 Golden Dust**, **400 AP Potion**, **80,000 Hourglass** 🥈 **2nd Prize**: **70,000NCG** with **560 Golden Dust**, **200 AP Potion**, **40,000 Hourglass** 🥉 **3rd Prize**: **35,000NCG** with **280 Golden Dust**, **100 AP Potion**, **20,000 Hourglass** 🎖️ **4th Prize**: **15,000NCG** with **140 Golden Dust**, **50 AP Potion**, **10,000 Hourglass** 🎖️ **5th Prize**: **5,000NCG** with **100 Golden Dust**, **50 AP Potion**, **10,000 Hourglass** 😁 **All Mod Builders**: **100 NCG** + **200 Golden Dust** + **100 AP Potion** + **20,000 Hourglass** 😁 **All Weapon Crafters** (first 50 entries): **100 NCG** + **200 Golden Dust** + **100 AP Potion** + **20,000 Hourglass** ::: danger :construction: All participants will receive an item reward, but if any form of **abuse is detected**, the reward may be **revoked** after internal review. Participation rewards will only be granted if the submitted project is **functional**. Projects that are incomplete or do not meet the **minimum requirements** may be excluded from receiving rewards. ::: # **Judging Criteria** ⚖️ The judging for the Nine Chronicles Modathon will be conducted by the **Planetarium team**, based on the following criteria: 1. **User Reactions** 📊 A **community vote** will be held to gauge which mods are most popular among users. 2. **New Client Development** 💻 Bonus points will be awarded for attempts to create **new clients** using technologies other than Unity, such as **Godot** or **HTML**. 3. **Special Weapons** ⚔️ Bonus points for cool weapons with a story that fits plausibly into the Nine Chronicles universe. # **Further more** 💡 Are you interested in the **Modathon**? 😎 We recommend starting with the [guide to build avatar information website](../modding/guide/avatar-information-dapp-guide.md) and [guide to build daily reward website](../modding/guide/daily-reward-dapp.md). Discover community projects at [awesome-9c](https://github.com/planetarium/awesome-9c) and **introduce your projects**! If you have any questions, join our [Planetarium Dev Discord Server](https://bit.ly/3zuWuZq) and **ask anything without pressure**. 😄