This is a FOH$10,000 counter challenge to the $200,000 challenge by Flat Out Hero.  See my video dissecting his challenge here: https://youtu.be/_s44LpK3-Hg

This challenge is a bit contrived, this was to prove a point more than to really issue a challenge exploring the nature of the earth.  It’s not a secret the maps referenced in the challenge approximate a sphere.  The point is that a real challenge should have a lot of thought put into it and be carefully constructed.

A legit challenge must:

1. Have clear criteria
2. Have unmodifiable criteria
3. Show proof of ability to pay
4. Have an option for independent judging

 

To satisfy these this challenge uses the Legit Challenge Framework.

To prove the description cannot change here is the SHA-256 digest of text of challenge.  Starting with the “L” in Legit and ending with the “.” on the last line:

3f1cbdcac92e914c8194593e558dc484f81dbc89512a69c7d1c482cf1646809c

 

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Legit Challenge Framework v0.9a

Issued by:
MCToon
YoutTube channel: MCToon
Email address: mctoon@mctoon.net

Challenge:
Piece together maps for the entire continental US to form one large map. Charts are pieced together by trimming the maps so neighboring charts can lay next to each other with lines of latitude and longitude in alignment.

If when pieced together, they lay flat, you win. If they do not lay flat but, but instead form a three dimensional shape, you do not win.

The maps allowed are one of three sets of charts available for free download:
* FAA Sectional charts
https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/digital_products/vfr/
* Tactical Pilotage Charts
http://legacy.lib.utexas.edu/maps/tpc/
* ONC Charts
http://legacy.lib.utexas.edu/maps/onc/
Physical maps may be purchased or digital versions may be obtained and printed. Printed versions may be scaled to 8.5×11 paper or A4 paper. Images may not be skewed before or after printing.

Acceptance parameters:
If when pieced together, they lay flat, you win. If they do not lay flat but, but instead form a three dimensional shape, you do not win.

Margin of error:
When taping together paper of this nature there are inaccuracies. Slight misalignments should be reduced but will not negate an entry. Intentional misalignment to force an outcome is not accepted.

Submission method:
* YouTube Video,
* Web page hosted on your sever, must also be announced via email to mctoon@mctoon.net with a link to the web site.
* Email submissions to mctoon@mctoon.net, entries submitted this way will be posted in their entirety on mctoon.net web site or via video on MCToon’s YouTube channel.

Submission communication method:
All entries must be announced via email to mctoon@mctoon.net with a link to the video, web site or complete solution content.

Prize:
FOH$10,000 and MCToon Flat Earth trophy.
MCToon Flat Earth Trophy is a hand-made trophy by MCToon himself. The trophy comes with a flying disc on the top. This also includes a globe to place on top. We ask that this trophy be displayed in a place of honor in recipients residence and ideally be featured in many, many videos. We also ask that the winner of the trophy issue challenges to prove flat, spherical, alpaca, or whatever shaped earth the winner desires. This trophy would then be passed on to the next recipient. Challenges must be issued using the Legit Challenge Framework.

FOH$10,000 is $10,000 of the money won from the Flat Out Hero’s $100,000 challenge that was won by MCToon’s submission. Should other challenges win and deplete the winnings before a winning solution is declared to this challenge no monetary prize shall be awarded.

Timing and Number of solutions:
The challenge is immediately open for all entries. At most one single winner shall be awarded.

Escrow:
Flat Out Hero is holding the money in escrow.

Judge:
MCToon is primary judge.

Arbitration:
Should an entry be submitted but rejected by the judge, a panel of three experts shall be named in accordance with the Legit Challenge Framework specification.

The judges must be qualified in one of the following ways:

*Professional cartographer for at least 5 years and currently working in the field
*Professional geodetic surveyor for at least 5 years and currently working in the field

Expiration:
The challenge has no set expiration date. When a winner is declared and prizes are awarded, the challenge expires.

Notes:
No additional notes.
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