*edited to clarify entry information submission, add entry dimension guidelines, raise minimum resolution to 150 dpi (72dpi previously), remove “prepare 300 dpi if chosen as winner” clause, address issues concerning usage and ownership of entries, change “3rd Prize” to “Judge’s Picks” and lastly add special category prizes in conjunction with Stage 1 prizes.
Character information: www.tinyurl.com/sofiaprofile
Character album : http://imgur.com/a/4TGaz
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1st stage – Anything goes; freestyle
Winners also get +1 credit to qualify for Infinite Light on second stage
1st prize – Lyss
2nd prize – Jormag’s breath
Judges’ Picks – 25g (Entries that are neither of 1st or 2nd but have received a certain number of votes)
Special Category Prizes (An entry could possibly win special category prizes in conjunction with the usual prizes, listed below)
Melancholic Sofia – Flare Dye
Jovial Sofia – Shiver Sky Dye
Mischievous Sofia – Deep Glacial Teal Dye
Serene Sofia – Cinders Dye
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2nd stage – (Theme of host’s choosing; for future release along with relevant details)
Special Prize – Infinite Light (winner must secure 3 of 5 votes; host abstain due to conflict)
Host’s pick – Volcanus
Host’s favorite picks – 75g
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Contest Rules and Mechanics :
limit one entry per stage per participant.
Entries can either come in digital or scan of physical format.
Orientation and picture dimensions is up to the participant but it is recommended that participants use general desktop configurations as a guideline either in portrait or landscape. (e.g. 1280×960, 1366×768, etc.) Resolution quality must be no lower than 150 dpi.
Participants will retain ownership of their submitted entry. By submitting an entry, they are giving the contest host a license to use their entry only for personal use.
All entries must feature the character ‘Sofia Fairborne’.
Submit entries to sofiafairborne@gmail.com. Entrants must also include their display name in GW2 in email body
Gallery of entry submissions is to be displayed on http://imgur.com/a/cCCDp (gallery updated fortnightly)
Entry submission should be submitted within the given timeframe.
First stage is to begin from Dec. 1, 2013 to January 20, 2014. Winners of first stage will be announced on February 1, 2014. Second stage of contest will begin promptly after announcement along with other relevant details. Second stage entry submission will end on March 15. Winners will be declared on March 20.
Judging of the 1st stage winners is to be decided by a panel of 6 judges, host included. Judges’ names and votes are to be withheld until the conclusion of the entirety of the contest.
Judging of the 2nd stage winner is to be done solely by the host. Winner of second stage may be qualified to win an Infinite Light instead if the winner receives 3 out of 5 votes. (host excluded from voting) Winner’s participation in a brief RP ceremony is required before hand-over of Infinite Light.
Updated Dec.1, 2013 (No more changes =), I promise)
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If you have any further related questions or concerns, post away, and i’ll try to address them.
(edited by MyCupofTea.9501)
Ur aweasome Sofia. U should post that in fan generated content , sort of , cause it will eb related to fan art ; )
