Over at the Space Frontier Sandbox I found a rocket building contest. Everything you need to enter is provided when you click on the poster. You get an already constructed rocket, with scripts included, and a notecard with competition guidelines.
The competition is open to anyone who would like to build a rocket, either using the rocket provided or one entirely created from scratch. The are only two restrictions. First, "no pre-scripted or pre-purchased items" are allowed. Second, the "rockets must be created by the original participant." Beyond this anything goes.
Physics are important in this competition, as I quickly learned when I tried to ride the rocket. After spending a few frustrating minutes I succeeded in standing atop the gray vehicle. When I launched, however, the rocket tipped and blasted off, struck a structure, skimmed over the land and ended up underwater. Fortunately it had no warhead within, and the field was empty of avatars, otherwise I hate to think what may have happened! There was no catastrophic event. In fact it turned quite humorous as I ran and flew around trying to capture a photograph of the accident.
The launch date of the competition is Saturday, February 21, with a slated time of 3 pm SL time. I am looking forward to seeing all the different entries blast off into the clouds above.
Sincerely,
Pluton Karas
are you going to enter the competition?
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even if you don't, i think it'd be a great event to cover :-)