diff --git a/app/views/overview/point-system.md b/app/views/overview/point-system.md index 4cb2766..4996bf3 100644 --- a/app/views/overview/point-system.md +++ b/app/views/overview/point-system.md @@ -11,22 +11,55 @@ As always, if you have any questions, ask in #highway! --- ## Getting points +Here's a short brief on all the ways you can get points! -- Get a design **approved** - - *Note that not all submitted designs will be approved; they will get checked by a human first* - - **Starter projects**: 2 points - - **Custom projects**: 2-5 points -- Physically build one of your projects - - **Starter projects**: 2 points - - **Custom projects**: 2-5 points +*Generally speaking, to qualify for Undercity, you can expect to get to get 6-10 of your points from building projects, and 2 from side quests!* -- Attend a Highway event - - Sometimes 1 point (dependent on type of event) - - Check the [Events](/events) tab for more! +### Building projects - +This is the primary way to get points! When you get a project approved, you can get the following points: -
+ +- **Starter projects**: 1/4 points (solder/hackpad) +- **Tier 3 projects**: 4 points +- **Tier 2 projects**: 6 points +- **Tier 1 projects**: 10 points + +You can also get 1-2 extra points if you build an extra polished project! This is up to the discretion of your reviewer. Examples include: + +- [@samliu's hackpad](https://github.com/samdev-7/squarepad) (was 4pts, now 6!) +- [@Parker Rupe's 3D printer](https://github.com/ProgrammerTurtle/DoNotDelta) (was 10, now 11!) +- [@dld's Minecraft Jukebox!](https://github.com/danieliscrazy/Jukebox) (was 6, now 7!) + + +--- + +### Doing sidequests! +Need a couple extra points! Not to fear - introducing **sidequests** - these are small tasks you can do to get extra points! + +#### Weekly work sessions +Every week, we'll run 1-2 zoom calls where you can get a point. It'll be anywhere from 2-4 hours where we all work on our Highway projects. Anyone who posts an update by the end of it can get an extra point! + +#### Writing a guide +If you've physically built a project before, either from highway or somewhere else, feel free to write a [guide](/guides) on it! It's basically a blogpost-style document intended to tell the story of how you built a project! Get 1 point if it gets merged. + +#### Showcases +Every so often we'll bring in a personality like Strange Parts, Zack Freedman, and more to Hack Club. Some of these will be designated as a show n'tell session - if you showcase your project in one of these calls, you can get an extra point! + +#### More +Have ideas for a sidequest? recommend them in #highway! + +--- + +## Rewards: + +- **8 points:** Get invited to Undercity +- **10 points:** Get $100/$250 USD travel stipend (domestic/int'l) +- 12 points: Get another $100/$250 USD travel stipend (domestic/int'l) - $200/$500 USD total + + + +--- ## FAQ