LDSTech Conference 2014 gospel games & apps contest - Revision history

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Redirected page to LDSTech2014 contest

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	[[~~image:Contest_announce_page.png\|400px\|right]]New for 2014, the LDSTech-sponsored '''Gospel Games & Apps Contest''' culminates at the LDSTech Conference 2014.~~		#REDIRECT [[LDSTech2014 contest]]

	~~LDSTech encourages developers of all levels and abilities to join in this~~ contest to '''CreateSomethingWorthy'''. From "name that tune" to "where are we?" to "scripture golf", if you have an idea for a gospel or Church related software application, now is the time to make it happen!

	~~==Categories and awards==~~
	~~{{ldstechconference2014}}~~
	~~[[image:game_quiet_time.png\|230px\|left]]Games and Apps may be developed for Apple, Android, Windows, or online platforms in the following categories:~~
	* Preschool
	* Primary
	* Teen
	* Family
	* Gospel Learning and Life

	Awards, prizes, and recognition will be offered for each category, plus additional awards for teen, senior, and first time creators. And of course, there's the personal satisfaction you'll receive from your accomplishment!


	~~==[[apps ideas\|Starter ideas]]==~~
	Since the gospel is infinite, so are the possibilities for gospel-related applications and games. See the '''[[apps ideas\|idea and wish list page]]''' for specific starter ideas (or to add ideas for apps you'd like to see).
	* Be creative!
	* Find ideas from existing popular apps and improve them -- '''''"create something worthy"'''''. [[image:early_learning.png\|300px\|right]]
	* What kinds of games and apps could help you, your children, your grandchildren, or others:
	** have gospel-oriented fun?
	** strengthen testimonies?
	** develop personally?
	** enjoy graphic-violence-free leisure and play time?
	** serve more effectively?
	** connect with gospel and Church themes rather than worldly themes?

	~~==Rules==~~

	* Timeline:
	** The App must not be commercially available prior to May 1, 2014, although it may be a “significant” upgrade to a version available prior to 5/1/2014.
	** You must submit the [[file:2014_Game_Contest_Application\|Contest Application form]] (contest registration form) between 6/1/2014 and 10/1/2014.
	** The App must be publicly available on commercial sites (iStore, Google Play, Windows Store) or other online locations by 10/10/2014 (allow sufficient time for "store" approvals).
	** You must submit the [[file:2014_Game_Contest_Submission\|Submission Form]] between 6/1/2014 and 10/10/2014.
	* The App may not utilize, share, or transmit any Church membership data.
	* You must follow copyright and licensing restrictions on all third party intellectual property.
	* The App must not contain any inappropriate content, malware, etc.
	* You are not required to attend the [[LDSTech Conference 2014\|LDSTech Conference]], but it would be great to do. You'll need to [[LDSTech Conference 2014 registration\|register to attend]]~~. Rooms will be available if you'd like to demonstrate your creation.~~
	* A free version must be available, or 25 free/evaluation copies must be available from October 10 through October 17, for judging and demonstrating at the LDSTech Conference.
	* The App must include a disclaimer of any ownership by or affiliation with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
	* '''Note that you remain the owner of anything you create; you are not transferring ownership nor licensing any rights to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.'''

	~~==Contact Information==~~

	~~Direct all questions, application forms, and submission forms to '''gameappcontest@ldschurch.org'''.~~

	~~Visit the official facebook and twitter pages.~~

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	==Categories and awards==		==Categories and awards==
	{{ldstechconference2014}}		{{ldstechconference2014}}
	Games and Apps may be developed for Apple, Android, Windows, or online platforms in the following categories:		[[image:game_quiet_time.png\|230px\|left]]Games and Apps may be developed for Apple, Android, Windows, or online platforms in the following categories:
	* Preschool		* Preschool
	* Primary		* Primary
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	* Gospel Learning and Life		* Gospel Learning and Life

	~~Aside from the personal satisfaction you'll receive from your accomplishment, LDSTech Conference awards~~, prizes, and recognition will be offered for category, plus additional awards for teen, senior, and first time creators.		Awards, prizes, and recognition will be offered for each category, plus additional awards for teen, senior, and first time creators. And of course, there's the personal satisfaction you'll receive from your accomplishment!

	~~[[image:game_quiet_time.png\|250px\|left]]~~

	==[[apps ideas\|Starter ideas]]==		==[[apps ideas\|Starter ideas]]==
	Since the gospel is infinite, so are the possibilities for gospel-related applications and games. See the '''[[apps ideas\|idea and wish list page]]''' for specific starter ideas (or to add ideas for apps you'd like to see. ~~In general,~~		Since the gospel is infinite, so are the possibilities for gospel-related applications and games. See the '''[[apps ideas\|idea and wish list page]]''' for specific starter ideas (or to add ideas for apps you'd like to see).
	* Be creative!		* Be creative!
	* Find ideas from existing popular apps and improve them -- '''''"create something worthy"'''''.		* Find ideas from existing popular apps and improve them -- '''''"create something worthy"'''''. [[image:early_learning.png\|300px\|right]]
	* What kinds of apps could help you, your children, or your grandchildren or others:		* What kinds of games and apps could help you, your children, your grandchildren, or others:
	** ~~better learn the~~ gospel?		** have gospel-oriented fun?
	** strengthen testimonies?		** strengthen testimonies?
	** develop personally?		** develop personally?
			** enjoy graphic-violence-free leisure and play time?
	** serve more effectively?		** serve more effectively?
	** connect with gospel and Church themes rather than worldly themes?		** connect with gospel and Church themes rather than worldly themes?


	==Rules==		==Rules==
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	* You must follow copyright and licensing restrictions on all third party intellectual property.		* You must follow copyright and licensing restrictions on all third party intellectual property.
	* The App must not contain any inappropriate content, malware, etc.		* The App must not contain any inappropriate content, malware, etc.
			* You are not required to attend the [[LDSTech Conference 2014\|LDSTech Conference]], but it would be great to do. You'll need to [[LDSTech Conference 2014 registration\|register to attend]]. Rooms will be available if you'd like to demonstrate your creation.
	* A free version must be available, or 25 free/evaluation copies must be available from October 10 through October 17, for judging and demonstrating at the LDSTech Conference.		* A free version must be available, or 25 free/evaluation copies must be available from October 10 through October 17, for judging and demonstrating at the LDSTech Conference.
	* The App must include a disclaimer of any ownership by or affiliation with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.		* The App must include a disclaimer of any ownership by or affiliation with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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	==Contact Information==		==Contact Information==

	Direct all questions, application forms, and submission forms to '''~~gameapp2014~~@ldschurch.org'''.		Direct all questions, application forms, and submission forms to '''gameappcontest@ldschurch.org'''.

	Visit the official facebook and twitter pages.		Visit the official facebook and twitter pages.

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	** serve more effectively?		** serve more effectively?
	** connect with gospel and Church themes rather than worldly themes?		** connect with gospel and Church themes rather than worldly themes?


	==Rules==		==Rules==

Swtbentley: /* Starter ideas */

2014-04-28T14:29:17Z

Starter ideas

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	[[image:game_quiet_time.png\|250px\|left]]		[[image:game_quiet_time.png\|250px\|left]]

	==Starter ideas==		==[[apps ideas\|Starter ideas]]==
	Since the gospel is infinite, so are the possibilities for gospel-related applications and games. See the '''[[apps ideas\|idea and wish list page]]''' for specific starter ideas (or to add ideas for apps you'd like to see. In general,		Since the gospel is infinite, so are the possibilities for gospel-related applications and games. See the '''[[apps ideas\|idea and wish list page]]''' for specific starter ideas (or to add ideas for apps you'd like to see. In general,
	* Be creative!		* Be creative!
	* Find ideas from existing popular apps and improve them -- '''''"create something worthy"'''''.		* Find ideas from existing popular apps and improve them -- '''''"create something worthy"'''''.
	* What kinds of apps could help you, your children, or your grandchildren or others:		* What kinds of apps could help you, your children, or your grandchildren or others:
	** better learn the gospel?		** better learn the gospel?
	** strengthen testimonies?		** strengthen testimonies?
	** develop personally?		** develop personally?
	** serve more effectively?		** serve more effectively?
	** connect with gospel and Church themes rather than worldly themes?		** connect with gospel and Church themes rather than worldly themes?

	==Rules==		==Rules==

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	** serve more effectively?		** serve more effectively?
	** connect with gospel and Church themes rather than worldly themes?		** connect with gospel and Church themes rather than worldly themes?




	==Rules==		==Rules==

Swtbentley at 13:30, 28 April 2014

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	==Starter ideas==		==Starter ideas==
	Since the gospel is infinite, so are the possibilities for gospel-related applications and games.		Since the gospel is infinite, so are the possibilities for gospel-related applications and games. See the '''[[apps ideas\|idea and wish list page]]''' for specific starter ideas (or to add ideas for apps you'd like to see. In general,
	* Be creative!		* Be creative!
	* Find ideas from existing popular apps and improve them -- '''''"create something worthy"'''''.		* Find ideas from existing popular apps and improve them -- '''''"create something worthy"'''''.
	* What kinds of apps could help you, your children, or your grandchildren		* What kinds of apps could help you, your children, or your grandchildren or others:
	** better learn the gospel?		** better learn the gospel?
	** strengthen testimonies?		** strengthen testimonies?
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	~~With the above in mind, by way of example and not limitation, here are some starter ideas '''(please add to this list!)'''[[image:you_are_what_you_play_rt_rotate.png\|350px\|right]]~~
	* primary tunes, coloring, matching, mazes, baptism preparation, stories
	* location ("foursquare"), strategy, connecting, nearby sites, mission preparation
	* scripture mastery, scripture golf, self improvement, missionary opportunities, gospel sharing

	==Rules==		==Rules==

Swtbentley: /* Starter ideas */

2014-04-27T18:50:27Z

Starter ideas

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	With the above in mind, by way of example and not limitation, here are some starter ideas '''(please add to this list!)'''[[image:you_are_what_you_play_rt_rotate.png\|350px\|right]]		With the above in mind, by way of example and not limitation, here are some starter ideas '''(please add to this list!)'''[[image:you_are_what_you_play_rt_rotate.png\|350px\|right]]
	*** primary tunes, coloring, matching, mazes, baptism preparation, stories		* primary tunes, coloring, matching, mazes, baptism preparation, stories
	*** location ("foursquare"), strategy, connecting, nearby sites, mission preparation		* location ("foursquare"), strategy, connecting, nearby sites, mission preparation
	*** scripture mastery, scripture golf, self improvement, missionary opportunities, gospel sharing		* scripture mastery, scripture golf, self improvement, missionary opportunities, gospel sharing

	==Rules==		==Rules==

Swtbentley: /* Starter ideas */

2014-04-27T18:49:57Z

Starter ideas

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	** serve more effectively?		** serve more effectively?
	** connect with gospel and Church themes rather than worldly themes?		** connect with gospel and Church themes rather than worldly themes?


	With the above in mind, by way of example and not limitation, here are some starter ideas '''(please add to this list!)'''[[image:you_are_what_you_play_rt_rotate.png\|350px\|right]]		With the above in mind, by way of example and not limitation, here are some starter ideas '''(please add to this list!)'''[[image:you_are_what_you_play_rt_rotate.png\|350px\|right]]

Swtbentley: /* Rules */

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Rules

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	* Timeline:		* Timeline:
	** The App must not be commercially available prior to May 1, 2014, although it may be a “significant” upgrade to a version available prior to 5/1/2014.		** The App must not be commercially available prior to May 1, 2014, although it may be a “significant” upgrade to a version available prior to 5/1/2014.
	** You must submit the [[file:2014_Game_Contest_Application\|Contest Application form]] (registration) by 10/1/2014.		** You must submit the [[file:2014_Game_Contest_Application\|Contest Application form]] (contest registration form) between 6/1/2014 and 10/1/2014.
	** The App must be publicly available on commercial sites (iStore, Google Play, Windows Store) or other online locations by 10/10/2014 (allow sufficient time for "store" approvals).		** The App must be publicly available on commercial sites (iStore, Google Play, Windows Store) or other online locations by 10/10/2014 (allow sufficient time for "store" approvals).
	** You must submit the [[file:2014_Game_Contest_Submission\|Submission Form]] by 10/10/2014.		** You must submit the [[file:2014_Game_Contest_Submission\|Submission Form]] between 6/1/2014 and 10/10/2014.
	* The App may not utilize, share, or transmit any Church membership data.		* The App may not utilize, share, or transmit any Church membership data.
	* You must follow copyright and licensing restrictions on all third party intellectual property.		* You must follow copyright and licensing restrictions on all third party intellectual property.
	* The App must not contain any inappropriate content, malware, etc.		* The App must not contain any inappropriate content, malware, etc.
	* A free version must be available ~~(judging is on this version)~~, or ~~an authorized~~ evaluation ~~license~~.		* A free version must be available, or 25 free/evaluation copies must be available from October 10 through October 17, for judging and demonstrating at the LDSTech Conference.
	* The App must include a disclaimer of any ownership by or affiliation with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.		* The App must include a disclaimer of any ownership by or affiliation with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
	* '''Note that you remain the owner of anything you create; you are not transferring ownership nor licensing any rights to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.'''		* '''Note that you remain the owner of anything you create; you are not transferring ownership nor licensing any rights to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.'''

Swtbentley: /* Awards and Prizes */

2014-04-27T18:42:01Z

Awards and Prizes

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	==~~Awards and Prizes~~==		==Starter ideas==
	~~Aside from~~ the ~~personal satisfaction you'll receive from your accomplishment, LDSTech Conference prizes, awards~~, and ~~recognition will be offered for:~~		Since the gospel is infinite, so are the possibilities for gospel-related applications and games.
	* ~~Teen/pre~~-~~teen Creator~~		* Be creative!
	* ~~Senior Creator (age 65+)~~		* Find ideas from existing popular apps and improve them -- '''''"create something worthy"'''''.
	* ~~1st Time Creator~~		* What kinds of apps could help you, your children, or your grandchildren
	* ~~Category grand prize~~		** better learn the gospel?
	* ~~LDSTech Conference Attendees’ Favorite[[image:you_are_what_you_play_rt_rotate.png\|350px\|right]]~~		** strengthen testimonies?
			** develop personally?
			** serve more effectively?
			** connect with gospel and Church themes rather than worldly themes?

			With the above in mind, by way of example and not limitation, here are some starter ideas '''(please add to this list!)'''[[image:you_are_what_you_play_rt_rotate.png\|350px\|right]]
			*** primary tunes, coloring, matching, mazes, baptism preparation, stories
			*** location ("foursquare"), strategy, connecting, nearby sites, mission preparation
			*** scripture mastery, scripture golf, self improvement, missionary opportunities, gospel sharing

	==Rules==		==Rules==