Topic: The Amazing Race: Design Challenge VIII - Final Round Design Show on Page 50!

[Kamineko]

Phil Keoghan: First, let's reveal the top 5 designers of this round! In no particular order, they are...








Let's find out who are the top 3 by first revealing the 5th and 4th placers...






























































































5th Place
(37.00)






4th Place
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In 3rd place...













































































3rd Place
(38.75)













































We have Jimmer and elthemagnifico in the Top 2...









































































The runner-up for this round is...





























































































2nd Place
(39.50)





Which means...





1st Place
(40.00)


Congratulations elthemagnifico, you are the winner for Round 1!

[Kamineko]

Phil Keoghan: Let's proceed to the next 5 designers who are safe...















































































6th Place
(36.50)























































































7th Place
(34.75)





































































































We have a tie for the 8th and 9th placers...



However, one has a higher individual judge's score...























































8th Place
(34.50)








9th Place
(34.50)
(Bookworm has a better individual judge's score than Leafsfan)













































































Finally, wrapping up our Top 10 is...












10th Place
(33.75)

[Kamineko]

Phil Keoghan: We're coming down to the last eight designers.


Let's reveal the next four designers who are safe...

































































































11th Place
(33.25)









































































































12th Place
(31.75)







































































































13th Place
(29.75)






































































































14th Place
(28.50)

[Kamineko]

Phil Keoghan: We're down to the last four designers. May the remaining four designers please step forward...
















One of you is safe, while the other three are in danger for elimination...




























BourkieBoy, the judges liked that you provide intricate details for your tasks, also that your locations are nice. However, your task that potentially harming the racers with a chance of automatic 4-hour penalty and the Roadblock that was poorly placed didn't win the judges' heart.











ZBC Company, the judges liked your tasks that are relevant with the area that you're designing in, also with high-levelled of difficulties. However, your presentation lacked finesse. Moreover, you broke the rule that specified that you cannot design in big cities and you submitted late.











NELs, the judges liked that you designed a leg in lots of rural locations and had a nice flow in the locations. However, your minimal, Wikipedia-only styled presentation lacked of details, especially with your explanation for the tasks.











MikeDodgers, the judges liked that you made an effort at creating a leg around the Civil Rights theme. However, your presentation elements lacked of originality and creativity, and your tasks were not good enough for the finale.






































So, the next designer who is safe is...





































































15th Place
(25.75)

[Kamineko]

Phil Keoghan: ZBC Company, BourkieBoy, MikeDodgers, unfortunately all three of you have the lowest scores in this round.










16th Place
(24.25)




17th Place
(23.75)




18th Place
(20.25)















































I understand that this round is one of the hardest first round in the history of Design Challenge...












































































































But, I also want you to know that the judges still see something more that you can bring to your design...





























































































Therefore...































































I'M PLEASED TO TELL YOU THAT...



THIS IS A PRE-DETERMINED, NON-ELIMINATION ROUND



SO ALL THREE OF YOU ARE STILL IN THE GAME!!!











Phil Keoghan: However, you know that there is always something behind that. Like in the real version of The Amazing Race, because you're saved from this non-elimination round, all three of you will have a Speed Bump in the next round, which the three of you MUST complete. This Speed Bump will come in a form of an additional requirement from the hosts. So the three of you must bring your A-game in order to be safe from next round's elimination.

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Also, as a reminder for all designers. This round is the ONLY non-elimination round in this season of Design Challenge, because we want this round to be your warm-up round before proceeding to the upcoming rounds.

Therefore, starting from Round 2 until Round 6, most of you will be eliminated from this game, until we are left with the top 3 finalists in the Final Round.







Phil Keoghan: And that's a wrap of Round 1! All of you are going to take a private jet to the site location for Round 2, which is located in one of our host's home country. So pack your bags, and ride the shuttle that will take you to Los Angeles International Airport where your private jet is waiting.


I'll see you there to start the beginning of Round 2.

[Kamineko]

Leaderboard:


Scoring Breakdown:


Poll Results:

[Pi]

Designers, please refrain from messaging the judges or attacking anyone's character regarding scores. We know there's a lot of variance with the scores and you might be left with some questions about why a certain judge gave you a certain score, but all judges have given comments. If you have anything general to ask, please do so in the thread! I will not be responding to any PMs regarding scoring details.

As a reminder, the pick for the next round will be released at 9 AM Board Time, about 11 hours from now. You don't have to be there at that exact time, but it is first come first serve.

Round 1 legs were amazing, so I can't wait so see what Round 2 brings! Good job and keep it up!

[gamerfan09]

I'd also like to say that my scores were taking the NEL in mind. They might be low, but they're not infallible.

Best of luck to everyone for Round 2!

[MikeDodgers]

Was anyone else expecting that Non-Elimination Leg coming?

[Leafsfan.]

The variances in some of the legs are really high.

So bringing this back as a possible suggestion moving forward.
 

I have a random request for the hosts when tabulating scores (from a maths nerd  ).

Could you make sure that the spread or variability in your scores is roughly the same?

For example, if one judge has their scores ranging between 20-50 (which is a standard deviation around 8 ) and the other three judges have their scores ranging from 30-45 (a standard deviation around 4), the judge who scores between 20-50 will essentially have the weight of two judges.

The average, or means can be different (that won't change weight, on average everyone will rise/drop), but if the spread is different, the judge with more spread will have more power.

If you have any questions, please PM me! Or disregard this, you're the hosts, do what you want <3

[elthemagnifico]

Didn't expect the NEL there, and definitely didn't expect me winning this round  <33 thank you very much judges for the scores and I am sure that I will be improving in the future rounds <3

[betheactress]

Congrats el!! Thanks to Kami, Pi and gamer for the 40+ scores!! The judges scores would make you think the cap is 40 not 50! 

[Pi]

Just to let you know:

The judges are doing our best to improve the quality and length of comments for future rounds. This is only the first round and there are bound to be hiccups, but we are fixing things. The judges are trying to make our scoring methods/criteria more transparent so designers can know what to expect in the future.

Thanks for understanding and we'll all get better together! 

[BritishTARFan]

Thank you everyone , Even Gamer 

[Declive]

Congratulations to the Top 5! Y'all did amazing.

[Bookworm]

The judges scores would make you think the cap is 40 not 50! 

[Pi]

DAY #9:
SITE: THE APURVA KEMPINSKI BALI, BALI, INDONESIA
TIME: 10.00 AM



Phil Keoghan: Congratulations on getting your first leg under your belt, designers! You’ve all made it to the second round. I’m standing here in beautiful Bali, Indonesia, the setting for Round 2. I can’t tell you the theme for this round quite yet, but know that the unique topography of this place might give you a hint to what’s in store.

I can tell that a lot of you were surprised to see the last round end in a non-elimination. But that’s not all of the surprises in store for you. Because the first round ended in a NEL, it means we can take the unprecedented step of bringing in an extra special designer into this round to compete permanently. Let’s all give a big welcome to… MrDS!



Before we get started, I have a reminder to share for a few of you. When a team running in The Amazing Race is saved by a non-elimination leg, they typically have to complete a penalty during the next leg. Some of you will have a little extra work to do this round! If you finished in the bottom three in Round 1, you will be given the Speed Bump penalty. This means you will be required to incorporate a Speed Bump task into your design for Round 2. Since he joined late, MrDS will also have to complete this penalty. Good luck!

For all designers, your first task this round is to sign up for a continent. Select a continent you wish to design in. But don’t get started designing too quickly, because we’ll reveal key information regarding the theme of this round after everyone’s done picking.

You have 24 hours to sign up for a continent in the thread. If you don’t sign up within 24 hours, it will be randomized for you. Note: The lists aren’t extendable, so if the last spot is taken for a continent, you’ll have to choose another one. First come, first served!


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[Pi]

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[ZBC Company]

Asia please

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[ZBC Company]

Asia please can someone add me

[Kamineko]

Adding for ZBC

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