# An r/SwordAndSupper Halloween Competition

*Welcome, heroes of* r/SwordAndSupper*! This Halloween, we're asking a simple question: how much can you endure? We are proud to announce Sword & Suffer, a special competition that rewards pain, perseverance, and sheer grit.*

***The challenge is to submit a video of you defeating a mission where the odds are impossibly stacked against you, taking on enemies far beyond your level. Show us your struggle, and emerge victorious.***



# Competition Timeline

* ***Starts:*** *Wednesday, 1st October 2025*
* ***Ends:*** *Friday, 31st October 2025 (Halloween)*



# Submission & Judging Process

*The competition is a community-driven event where the best content rises to the top.*

***Step 1: Post Your Entry on the Subreddit*** 

*To enter, create a* ***new post*** *on the* r/SwordAndSupper *subreddit featuring your gameplay video.*

* *Your post* ***must use the "Sword & Suffer: Entry" flair*** *to be officially counted.*
* *The title of your post should follow the format: Player Lvl 150 vs Mission Lvl 250 - The Crypt of Agony.*

***Step 2: Let the Community Vote*** 

*Your post will be live on the subreddit for all to see. The community's upvotes will determine which entries are the most popular and impressive.*

***Step 3: The Weekly Leaderboard*** 

*A pinned "Sword & Suffer: Leaderboard" post will serve as the official hub for the top entries.*

* *Each week, the* ***highest upvoted posts*** *using the entry flair will be added to this leaderboard.*
* *The leaderboard will be updated weekly, showcasing the best contenders as the competition progresses.*

***Step 4: The Final Showdown*** 

*At the end of the competition, all entries that have made it onto the final leaderboard will be entered into a public poll for the community to choose their absolute favourites. The* ***Top 3 entries*** *from that poll will advance to the final round.*

***Step 5: Final Moderator Vote*** 

*The mod team will review the three finalists and cast the final vote to determine the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners based on the detailed judging criteria below. (Botters*/Cheaters *will be disqualified)*



# Rules & Requirements

* ***Video Evidence:*** *Your entry must be a single, unedited video of the entire mission run. The video must clearly show your character's level, your build & mission abilitues(doesn’t need to be a laboured affair), and the selected mission's level at the beginning.*
* ***Eligibility:*** *This competition is open to all members of* r/SwordAndSupper*. Subreddit moderators are not eligible to enter.*

# Judging Criteria: What Makes a Winning Entry?

*While community upvotes and polls determine the finalists, the final mod vote for the Top 3 will be based on a detailed review of the following.*

***Primary Metric: The Level Gap*** *This is the core of the challenge: (Mission Level) > (Player Level). A bigger gap* ***with higher difficulty*** *is always better.*

***Secondary Metrics: Overall Mission Challenge*** *This is the most critical qualitative factor. A run's total difficulty will be weighed heavily. We will consider:*

* ***Zone & Enemies:*** *High-level zones with dangerous enemy types will score better.*
* ***Mission Composition:*** *Submissions featuring a mix of challenges are strongly encouraged (e.g., a difficult final boss, at least one miniboss, and multiple rounds with 3+ mobs). An extreme level variance in 'Boss Rush' missions will always be viewed favourably.*
* ***Negative Modifiers:*** *Did you complete the run with terrible affixes or modifiers active (e.g., practically worthless buffs in comparison to your build)? A run with brutal modifiers will be rated much higher than a run where the gods gifted you the win.*
* ***Execution & Skill:*** *How well was the mission completed? Was it a clean run (no damage)? Did you ‘crit out’? Did rage overwhelm the opposition? Was a clever or unique strategy employed to overcome the immense difficulty?*



# Prizes

***1st Place:***

* *The* ***Grand Prize****.*
* *Exclusive* ***"\[The Unbroken\]"*** *User Flair.*

***2nd Place:***

* *The* ***Second Prize****.*
* ***"\[Grit & Guts\]"*** *User Flair.*

***3rd Place:***

* *The* ***Third Prize****.*
* ***"\[Scarred Survivor\]"*** *User Flair.*

*(Note: The exact nature of the prizes (other than the flairs) is a closely guarded secret, but we promise they're worth the suffering!)*



# Terms & Conditions

* ***Fair Play:*** *To prevent "gaming" the system, the accounts of potential winners may be scrutinized to check for cheating or multi-accounting.*
* ***Final Discretion:*** *The final decision on all winning entries rests with the* r/SwordAndSupper *mod team.*
* ***Minimum Entries:*** *A minimum of 50 valid competition entries is required for the event to proceed and for prizes to be awarded. This is to ensure a sufficient pool of participants for a fair and engaging competition.*

  


Sword & Suffer: A SwordAndSupper Halloween Competition.