CLOSED Contest: (The First..) +Premium Giveaway!

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*Part of the contest details may still be edited. I will post edits with dates if I do change anything*

I WILL BE UPDATING SUBMISSIONS AFTER SCHOOL TODAY. BEST OF LUCK TO EVERYONE!!!


The deadline will be on 

APRIL 16TH, 2014 12 AM (0000 MILITARY TIME)


:new: EDIT: 3/27/14 Added 2 week extension
Edit: 3/24/14 Added to 1st and 2nd place prizes
Edit: 3/2/14 Added to 2nd place prize updated rules about animation
Edit: 2/26/14 Added to 1st place and 2nd place prizes
Edit: 2/16/14 Added Index and Contest Submission link
Edit: 2/9/14 Added Prizes to 1st place and 2nd place. Updated Rules regarding BL*
Edit:1/28/14: Added to Prize pool for 1st place and 2nd place. Updated rules on submission
Edit:1/26/14: Added to Prize pool for 1st place. UPDATED RULES FOR RAFFLE.
Edit: 1/25/14: Added to rules of submission.
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T1. What you have to do
T2. How to enter
T3. Time Frame
T4. Prizes
T5. Rules and requirements
T6. 3 Month Subscription Giveaway
T7. View Contest Submissions


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Since it's a brand new year I would like to celebrate 2014 by kickin it off with a contest! (Although I truly apologize for starting this contest at the end of the 1st month of the year lol) The theme of the contest is...

"The First--" (of the year)

What could it be? You decide! 

The First Encounter?
The First Laughter?
The First Battle?
The First Lesson?
The First Wish?
The First Blush?
Love at first sight?

etc.... (The list goes on)

This contest is mainly about meeting or establishing new connections between OCs. In other words, how you perceive my OCs would interact with each other, or how your OC perceives mine in an interaction.

:bulletyellow::bulletyellow::bulletyellow:T1. What you have to do +References: :bulletyellow::bulletyellow::bulletyellow:



:bulletred:You need to include at least one of my OCs in the submission. (Adding one or more of OCs is encouraged though^^)
Please choose from the list provided: 

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-Kai 

Personality Ref: fav.me/d73j6h4

  

 

-Soren (Arai-sensei); Draw him either with hair down or slicked back

Personality Ref: fav.me/d7024fp

   

 

-Rein; Draw him either with hair down or slicked back! (I will add slick back hair ref later)

Personality Ref: fav.me/d73j83q

 

-Ryker Collins (); You can draw him with hair down or bangs slicked up!

Personality Ref: (Same as below)

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^^Also please note. My boys are mainly SEME. =v=;; 

:bulletred:Draw one of my OCs either with another OC from the list above^ 
OR
:bulletred:Draw one of OCs with one of your own OCs (More than 1 is acceptable too)! I would love to see how my boys interact with others!
*But please note that if you were to do something romantic with my OC and your OC, it may not be acknowledged as an official pairing (because it's just for the contest) ;v; / but..it maybe considered!..maybe >v< *


:bulletred:Choose a theme "The First ____" Of the year! It can be either from one of the examples provided OR you can make up your own!


Here is a list if you're having trouble:


The First Encounter
The First Laughter
The First Battle
The First Lesson
The First Wish
The First Blush
Love at first sight
The First Friend
The First Argument
The First Winter
The First Day of School
The First Crush
The First Bath
The first festival
Etc..


:bulletred:When you submit your contest entry please title it "The First (your theme here)"


:bulletred:Also please provide a little scenario in the description box describing the scene that you decided to draw out. One or two sentences are fine. A paragraph is encouraged too! This is important


:bulletyellow::bulletyellow::bulletyellow:T2. HOW TO ENTER:bulletyellow::bulletyellow::bulletyellow:



PLEASE:


1. Comment that you are interested in participating. 


2. Advertise this contest in a journal and link back to me in this comment! (If you do not advertise you will not be listed as a participant when you submit your contest entry)


3. You DO NOT need to favorite this journal unless you are participating in the Give away below!


(The participant list will be on a separate journal. You will be added onto the list after you submit your contest entry. The list will be posted HERE when made.)


:bulletyellow::bulletyellow::bulletyellow:DISCLAIMER:bulletyellow::bulletyellow::bulletyellow:


1. If I get less than 5 entries I will be forced to either lower the prize USD or worse...cancel the contest :( . I'm crossing my fingers that my contest appeals to a majority out there!

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:bulletyellow::bulletyellow::bulletyellow:T3. Time Frame::bulletyellow::bulletyellow::bulletyellow:


:new:The new deadline will be on APRIL 16TH, 2014. The reason why it's in the middle of the week is because I will be traveling the days prior. I hope this is enough time. BEST OF LUCK TO YOU.:new:

Open to submissions until April 16th 12 AM (0000 Military time) L.A. Time

-Extensions will be announced a week before the end date if necessary.-

Judging will occur the following week after

:bulletred:I will be the only judge:bulletred:

The Judging Process:

I will judge based on these elements:

1. Story: I am more interested in the story above all else. Also it is very important that your portray my OC's personality accordingly please! For example, please do not make some one like Kai a yandere when is not. 

2. The Mood/theme: Try to make it unique! If it's something like "The First Meeting" Make the scenario stand out! Not just some random meeting on the street.

3. Style

4. Organization: If your style is a more sketchy look, please keep it from looking just like a doodle! 

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:bulletyellow::bulletyellow::bulletyellow::star: T4. Prizes::star::bulletyellow::bulletyellow::bulletyellow:


(Top Winners will get to choose either Prize A OR Prize B )

First Place:


Prize A:
100 USD/8000 pts

OR

Prize B:
50 USD/4000 pts and A FULL BODY Custom Adopt


PLUS
:iconkuumisketch: 2 simple chibis
:iconhappy-nyan: 1 chibi
:iconttante: 1 colored headshot
:iconpandaloveroao: 1 chibi and 1 headshot
:iconossanslegs: 1 Waist up and 1 chibi
:iconeu-saama: 1 Blinking pixel chibi
:iconegging: 1 Pixel pagedoll
:iconiceliarea: 1 Full body and pixel icon
:iconisnowfairy: 1 chibi
:iconleirix: 1 Animated Icon
:iconacealmansoori: 1 waist up w/BG
:iconshannaroooooo: 1 Full render Headshot
:iconamadabi: 1 Waist up
:iconemoravergirl: 1 Waist up
:iconkthelimit: 1 Tiny chibi
:iconharuruvi: 1 chibi


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Second Place:


Prize A:
50 USD/4000 pts

OR

Prize B:
A FULL BODY Custom Adopt

PLUS

:iconpandaloveroao: 1 chibi
:iconaro-around: 1 sketch headshot
:iconossanslegs: 1 chibi
:iconomigrim: 1 headshot (portrait style)
:iconeu-saama: 1 colored digital chibi
:iconegging: 1 pixel icon
:iconiceliarea: Half body and pixel icon
:iconisnowfairy: 1 headshot
:iconshannaroooooo: 1 Cell shade headshot
:iconamadabi: Chibi headshot
:iconkthelimit: 1 Tiny chibi
:iconlokirz: 1 Pixel doll
:iconharuruvi: 1 chibi


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Three Runner Ups:


3 Month Subscription

PLUS

:iconossanslegs: 1 pixel each
:iconeu-saama: 1 colored traditional chibi each
:iconegging: A surprise each
:iconiceliarea: 1 Pixel Icon each
:iconisnowfairy: 1 sketch each
:iconamadabi: A chibi icon

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:bulletyellow::bulletyellow::bulletyellow:T5. Rules and Requirements::bulletyellow::bulletyellow::bulletyellow:



-There MUST be at least 2 characters in your submission.

-No Chibis (unless it's an additional feature to your art)

-At least 2/3 body must be drawn. Full body is more encouraged though.

-A Background is NOT necessary but it really helps out with the judging in regards to the story behind the piece. At the least, do not leave the BG just plain white.

-Your OC does not need to be completely human either!

-You may submit up to 2 pieces.

-Must be in FULLY COLORED IN.

-Comics are allowed BUT must be in full color. Just remember you can only submit 2 contest entries though. For this I recommend that if it is more than 2 pages, choose the 2 pages you think deliver the best impressions for your story. (Edit 1/28)

:new:-Animations are allowed, even if just for minor things. (Edit 3/2)


-Prize contributors may participate in the contest as well.


-Art MUST be your OWN work. No tracing, copying, commissioning for this contest. Failure to comply will result in banning from contest.


-No collabs on contest entry.


-Must be done in Digital or Traditional mediums

:new:-Regarding BL, Yaoi, Shounen AI: 
It is allowed for the sake of this contest. Normally they are straight oriented, but I don't want this feature to limit any story potential. So go for it! (Edit 2/9)

-No hentai. Please. Smut is ok, but it must be cleverly censored. LOL. Also please note, that there may be difficulty feature it on my journal if it is too extreme.


-No EXTREME blood and gore. A pool of blood, blood splatter is okay, I don't really wanna see my OC's intestine in someone's mouth or something. And I would really prefer if you didn't kill them please ;o; / But badass injuries that display bleeding is totally fine.


-Entries MUST be submitted before April 16 (Time: 0000) unless extension is announced


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:bulletyellow::bulletyellow::bulletyellow:Any Questions? Please comment below.:bulletyellow::bulletyellow::bulletyellow:


Would you like to donate/contribute to the prizes? Also comment below! (You get a free feature in addition hehehe)

A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR PRIZE DONORS

:iconkuumisketch::iconhappy-nyan::iconttante::iconpandaloveroao::iconaro-around::iconossanslegs::iconomigrim::iconeu-saama::iconegging::iconiceliarea::iconisnowfairy::iconleirix::iconacealmansoori::iconshannaroooooo::iconamadabi::iconemoravergirl::iconkthelimit::iconlokirz::iconharuruvi:


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:bulletyellow::bulletyellow::bulletyellow:T6. 3 Month Subscription Giveaway!:bulletyellow::bulletyellow::bulletyellow:



This will be a raffle type giveaway! 

Just +fav this journal AND advertise in either poll or journal to enter! Winner will be chosen by a random number generator (From the faves) and will be announced on the end date of the contest. 

Please state that you are entering for raffle only.
Ex: For the raffle! [link to advertisement]

C: Thank you for reading! (Edit 1/26)

March 31st at 0000 time
If you do not advertise the journal and the number generator picks you, I will roll again to the next person who has advertised! 

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:bulletyellow::bulletyellow::bulletyellow:T7. View Contest Submissions:bulletyellow::bulletyellow::bulletyellow:

CLICK HERE TO VIEW SUBMISSIONS




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Skunkyfly's avatar
hello, I hope not late.
here is my entry : fav.me/d7eoklb
and my journal : fav.me/d7ao6x3

Love your Oc both of them are handsome <3