Welcome to Vanilla-Camp!

• About the mini-game

Vanilla-Camp is a FunCorp mini-game that combines the cosy Vanilla atmosphere with challenging Bootcamp and Racing obstacles. Your goal is to complete various maps quicker than your competitors.



Category	Icon	Description
Bootcamp		These maps offer various challenging obstacles adapted from bootcamp. Skill is the most important aspect of the gameplay, so any detail that would give players an unfair advantage is discouraged. When handling this category, keep in mind that the execution is your priority.
Shaman		Your chance to test your spirit-jump abilities - this category is all about timing. Shamans will have to guide mice through dangerous paths, while using minimal building. A perfect shaman map will feature a simple layout and a concept that allows the most reactive players to gain an advantage.
Racing		These maps break away from the classic bootcamp style to challenge players to a race. The difficulty should be lower than other maps, and like any other racing candidate, the presence of shortcuts is encouraged. This is the ideal category for maps that can only be completed for a limited amount of time at the start.
Miscellaneous		Exciting, chaotic, lucky, teamwork-based, collision, soulmate, nightmode - these are welcome in Miscellaneous. However, the limit is not set there. Use your imagination. As long as the map maintains its challenge and is fun, it could be just what the rotation needs.
Time limited	Icon	Description
Christmas		Rumour has it that with the first snow, some festive maps sneak into vanilla-camp. But the fairy lights and candy canes don't make them any easier! So beware, getting your cheesy gifts will be tough. Hurry up to try these wintry challenges before they melt away in spring!





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• Map rotation

A full rotation consists of 8 maps, which are played in the order shown below. Once the last map plays, the rotation resets.



1. → 2. → 3. → 4. → 5. → 6. / → 7. → 8.





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• Guidelines all maps must follow

- Keep it short and simple. Remember that players have about 2 minutes to complete the map and there is no respawn if they die. 1-3 small obstacles are enough.
- Balance the difficulty. If your map is difficult to complete from the first try, make sure players can recover and try again. If your map is on the easier side of the spectrum, feel free to make it a bit more deadly.
- Make sure it is at least partially based on skill. It's not a problem to have some luck-based maps, but try to encourage players to use their abilities as well.
- Don't forget about the design! Maps have to be aligned, look neat and have a Vanilla-like appearence. Backgrounds and decorations are strongly recommended.



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• Useful tips

- When making Shaman maps, focus on a simple but more difficult task, like spirit-jumping or cannoning. Do not demand hard builds for experienced shamans.
- Vanilla maps have randomly reverted decorations and aleatory backgrounds. Add a "-1" in the decoration tag or a "-2" for the background to make them random!
- Try to make everything clear as mice only have one chance at completing the map.


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• Submission rules

There is no limit on how many maps you can submit per review. The thread will be reviewed periodically and you will receive feedback on each submission.
Please, try to keep the thread for map submissions only and avoid sending other people's maps.

If you have any questions, difficulties or suggestions, feel free to ask!