A '[b]format'[/b] refers to the filetype of a submission on '[[BotB]. Every '[[battle] on BotB—either an '[[XHB[XHB] or a major battle—has a required format. There are a myriad of different formats, and the allowed format or formats can vary by battle. Most of the annual major battles (such as '[[Spring Tracks], '[[Summer Chip], or '[[Winter Chip]) allow many different formats; in these cases, a BotBr may submit one entry per format. Submitting a file of the wrong format is considered cheating (with the exception of '[[allgear (format)[allgear], which has no limitations other than filesize), and will likely result in either administrative action or downvoting of the submission by '[[Criticist (class)[criticists]. Format variety exists to encourage diversity and creativity in submissions. Limitations can vary from one format to another, so it is best to refer to a specific format's Lyceum page for details; some formats are less restrictive than others.

'[#[Formats by Class]

By submitting an entry to BotB, you will receive '[[BotBr Classes[class] points. There are several different classes, and the type of points that you receive will vary depending on the format of your submission. The formats are grouped below according to the class they belong to.

'[t[b2]Chipist Formats'[/t]
Chipist formats involve the creation of "chiptune" music—music that is designed to play on old video game consoles and computers. In those old devices, sound processing was typically handled by a piece of hardware called a "sound chip", hence the name of this class. 
Submissions in the following formats will result in '[[Chipist (class)[Chipist] points being awarded:

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'[t[b2]Mixist Formats'[/t]
Mixist formats involve the creation of sample-based music and are generally less restrictive than Chipist formats.
Submissions in the following formats will result in '[[Mixist (class)[Mixist] points being awarded:

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'[t[b2]Signalist Formats'[/t]
Signalist formats involve the creation of music through algorithms and/or DSP chains. These formats used to be Mixist formats until '[l[https://battleofthebits.com/academy/GroupThread/26436/request_discussion%3A+%22signalist%22+formats%3F/#post134297[they were split off into their own class in Jan 2021].
Submissions in the following format will result in '[[Signalist (class)[Signalist] points being awarded:

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'[t[b2]Samplist Formats'[/t]
Samplist formats involve the creation of music samples (for the '[[bitpack]) which will later be used by Mixists in Remix Compos such as '[[Detroit (Major Battle series)[Detroit].
Submissions in the following format will result in '[[Samplist (class)[Samplist] points being awarded:

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'[t[b2]Pixelist Formats'[/t]
Pixelist formats involve the creation of pixel art. Palette and resolution limitations may also be considered in order to achieve results with a more "retro" feel to them.
Submissions in the following formats will result in '[[Pixelist (class)[Pixelist] points being awarded: 

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'[t[b2]Grafxicist Formats'[/t]
 Grafxicist formats involve any high-resolution visual art that is not considered pixel art.
Submissions in the following formats will result in '[[Grafxicist (class)[Grafxicist] points being awarded:

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'[t[b2]Mappist Formats'[/t]
Mappist formats involve the creation of custom levels for video games. Currently, the only games supported are '[[doom (format)[Doom] and '[[smw (format)[Super Mario World].
Submissions in the following formats will result in '[[Mappist (class)[Mappist] points being awarded:

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'[t[b2]WebDevist Formats'[/t]
WebDevist formats involve the creation of webpages using HTML and CSS. Submissions in the following formats will result in '[[WebDevist (class)[WebDevist] points being awarded:

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'[t[b2]Codist Formats'[/t]
Codist formats involve the creation of games and similar stuff. Submissions in the following formats will result in '[[Codist (class)[Codist] points being awarded:

'[lw[format_type_list[14]

'[t[b2]Photographist Formats'[/t]
Photographist formats involve the creation of photos. Submissions in the following formats will result in '[[Photographist (class)[Photographist] points being awarded:

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'[t[b2]Writist Formats'[/t]
Writist formats involve the creation of text driven content. Submissions in the following formats will result in '[[Writist (class)[Writist] points being awarded:

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'[#[Format Badges]
When a BotBr has submitted seven or more entries in any given format with a score of 20 or higher, they will unlock a format badge. With it, the BotBr can host an '[[OHB] in the format of the badge. Format badges can also be upgraded to bronze, silver, and gold with continued submissions in a format, which will also unlock the ability to host other types of '[[XHB[XHBs]. For further information, see '[[Badges].

'[#[See also]
'[[1 I Registered-Now what]
'[[Badges]
'[[Battle]
'[[BotBr]
'[[BotBr Classes]
'[[Icons]
'[[OHB]
'[[XHB]
'[[Trophy]