Contest Level Overrides

Learn how to configure custom point rules and overrides for individual contests.

While global default point rules apply across all contests by default, NorrCompetition allows you to enable, disable, or customize point rules individually for specific contests.

This capability enables you to run free community contests side-by-side with premium, high-value point-monetized contests on the same website.

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How to Override Point Rules for a Contest

1. Navigate to Administrator Panel -> Components -> NorrCompetition -> Contests from the Joomla sidebar menu.

2. Open the contest you wish to edit (or click New to create a contest).

3. Click on the Points tab in the contest edit form.

4. Set Enable Points to Yes.

5. Set Override Global Rules to Yes.

Contest edit form - Points tab settings

Once enabled, all point action fields (Entry Create, Vote Cast, Vote Receive, etc.) will appear below, allowing you to enter custom values specifically for this contest.

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Per-Contest Configuration Options

• Enable Points: Enables or completely disables point processing for this specific contest.

• Override Global Rules:

  • No (Default): The contest will inherit global action rule values defined in NorrCompetition Options.

  • Yes: Allows you to define custom point rules for this contest.

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Common Contest Use Cases

Free Contest

Set Enable Points to No. Users can submit entries and vote without any point checks or balance changes.

Paid Premium Voting

Set Enable Points = Yes, Override Global Rules = Yes. Set Vote Cast = -10 (Voters pay 10 points per vote) and Vote Receive = +5 (Authors earn 5 points per received vote).

Paid Submission Only

Set Enable Points = Yes, Override Global Rules = Yes. Set Entry Create = -50 (Contestants pay 50 points to enter) and Vote Cast = 0 (Voting is free).