This thread is for the item caption contest questions and discussion. If you would like to submit to the contest, [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/frd/1481990]please use the submissions thread[/url].
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[center][size=5][b]Items Caption Contest[/b][/size][/center]
[b]Writers[/b], if you've ever wanted your blurb to grace an item tooltip, your time has come! Dust off that keyboard and look upon these poor orphaned items with compassion and creativity. What is their story?
The premise of this contest it to take these icons and create a unique caption for their tooltip. The caption must be under 160 characters. If desired, players may rename the item in question along with their caption. Captions can provide facts, short anecdotes, or jokes.
[indent][b]Premise: [/b] Write a tooltip for any of the items provided in this contest.
[b]Deadline: [/b] Wed July 22, 23:59 server time
[b]Length: [/b] Less than 160 characters (caption). Less than 32 characters in name if renamed.
[b]Prizes: [/b]Winners will be credited in the tooltip of the item, will receive a copy of the item they wrote for, a writer vista + 1000 gems [/indent]
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[center][size=5][b]Items & Format:[/b][/size][/center]
Please format your entry to include the item icon, item name (you may keep it the same or change it), and item caption.
[quote][b]Example Entry:[/b]
[item=wildwood owlet]
[b]Name:[/b] Wildwood Owlet
[b]Caption:[/b][i] This owlet is wiiiiiiiiiiiiiild. Also its caption is under 160 charcters. If its caption were larger it would bust out of its tooltip and we would be sad.[/i][/quote]
[center][item=bioluminescent tail][item=glowing tail][item=daffodil][item=lume daffodil][item=starfall blossom][item=engaging still life][item=unfinished painting][item=spoiled landscape][item=citrus lionfish][item=venomspite invader][item=pickaxe][item=rusty pickaxe][item=shale sliver][item=granite chunk][item=game fowl][item=forestpath rooster][/center]
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[center][size=5][b]Restrictions:[/b][/size][/center]
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[*]You may submit 1-3 entries. (total. Pick the 1-3 items you would like to caption!)
[*]Entries must be written by you - you may not submit on behalf of another player.
[*]Entries may not call out other player's names.
[*]No salty language or slurs may be used in the entry.
[*]The submissions thread is for [b]submissions only[/b]. Do not post commentary on what entries you like/don't like or ask questions here. Please use the [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/frd/1481992]caption contest discussion thread![/url]
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This thread is for the item caption contest questions and discussion. If you would like to submit to the contest, please use the submissions thread.
Items Caption Contest
Writers, if you've ever wanted your blurb to grace an item tooltip, your time has come! Dust off that keyboard and look upon these poor orphaned items with compassion and creativity. What is their story?
The premise of this contest it to take these icons and create a unique caption for their tooltip. The caption must be under 160 characters. If desired, players may rename the item in question along with their caption. Captions can provide facts, short anecdotes, or jokes.
Premise: Write a tooltip for any of the items provided in this contest. Deadline: Wed July 22, 23:59 server time Length: Less than 160 characters (caption). Less than 32 characters in name if renamed. Prizes: Winners will be credited in the tooltip of the item, will receive a copy of the item they wrote for, a writer vista + 1000 gems
Items & Format:
Please format your entry to include the item icon, item name (you may keep it the same or change it), and item caption.
Quote:
Example Entry:
Wildwood Owlet
Meat
This owlet evolved large, adorable eyes to deter hungry predators with its cuteness. Are you going to fall for that? (Special thanks Petrichora.)
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Name: Wildwood Owlet Caption: This owlet is wiiiiiiiiiiiiiild. Also its caption is under 160 charcters. If its caption were larger it would bust out of its tooltip and we would be sad.
Bioluminescent Tail
Organics
Perfect for use as a light source... If you ignore the occasional twitching. (Special thanks Aleise.)
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Glowing Tail
Organics
Who needs a lava lamp when you have this squishy light source? Your lair will be the coolest. (Special thanks to BallpointTattoos.)
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Daffodil
Plant
Boil it, mash it, maybe stick it in a stew. (Special thanks to Falwater.)
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Lume Daffodil
Plant
Blooms under moonlight, with a cool, refreshing taste. Often consumed as after-dinner mints. (Special thanks to alcion.)
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Starfall Blossom
Plant
Starfall Blossoms glow softly at night... and sometimes explode for no apparent reason. Botany can be a dangerous hobby where they grow. (Special thanks to Mirrorstone.)
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Engaging Still Life
Trinkets
You've been staring at this painting for hours, but can't figure out what's so engaging about it. (Special thanks to otonashiryouko.)
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Unfinished Painting
Trinkets
Perhaps its not unfinished- perhaps this is a metaphor for life composed into a painting. Perhaps this brilliance is the answer to the questions we all have! Or perhaps... procrastination. (Special thanks to Raptured.)
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Spoiled Landscape
Trinkets
To the undiscerning eye, it's ruined. To a critic, it's a commentary on impermanence. (Special thanks to Raskies.)
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Citrus Lionfish
Seafood
The good news? It actually tastes like citrus! The bad news? That's the venom. (Special thanks to Tyeluxe .)
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Venomspite Invader
Seafood
Popular in fishponds for dragons who don't mind eventually having only one fish in the pond. (Special thanks to BrightIce.)
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Pickaxe
Trinkets
Groundbreaking! (Special thanks to Rascality.)
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Rusty Pickaxe
Trinkets
Using this pickaxe may result in some miner delays. (Special thanks to alsciaukitty.)
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Shale Sliver
Minerals & Ores
She shells shale sells... No, wait. (Special thanks to SoulSorbet.)
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Granite Chunk
Organics
Well...that didn't skip very well at all, did it? (Special thanks to Zinc.)
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Game Fowl
Meat
Not to be confused with the similar-looking Party Fowl. (Special thanks to legendbeary.)
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Forestpath Rooster
Meat
Be careful: this one's a double-crosser. (Special thanks to Oscillator.)
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Restrictions:
You may submit 1-3 entries. (total. Pick the 1-3 items you would like to caption!)
Entries must be written by you - you may not submit on behalf of another player.
Entries may not call out other player's names.
No salty language or slurs may be used in the entry.
The submissions thread is for submissions only. Do not post commentary on what entries you like/don't like or ask questions here. Please use the caption contest discussion thread!
does the 160 character limit include the "special thanks username" credit? also will the items remain shiny stars?
does the 160 character limit include the "special thanks username" credit? also will the items remain shiny stars?
@Tashy The rules say max. 3 entries, in case you missed that! My favorites of yours are Bioluminescent Tail and Granite Chunks, if you need help picking entries.
@Tashy The rules say max. 3 entries, in case you missed that! My favorites of yours are Bioluminescent Tail and Granite Chunks, if you need help picking entries.
Accent: Fluffle - Astronomer CF
Coatl Female Only
Accents are equippable items that can be worn like a coat of paint on top of the skin of your dragon. The look of the accent will not be passed onto offspring and may be unequipped at any time. (Designed by rooty.)
Itemid #16890
Accent: Rosebuddy
Fae Female Only
Accents are equippable items that can be worn like a coat of paint on top of the skin of your dragon. The look of the accent will not be passed onto offspring and may be unequipped at any time. (Designed by rooty.)
Right out of the gate, a TON of people start entering. Uhhhm, maybe you should enforce the formatting as a rule? Lots of people have forgotten to follow the simple request you guys made in the thread.
(also sorely tempted to enter for ALL of them, but gladly there's a limit of 3.)
There should be a rule added that states that 'once an entry has been made, you can't go back and change it.' Just my 2 cents, but better safe than sorry, I guess?
Editing to fix typos are okay, but to change what's already there to another description altogether would merit another entry on its own I guess?
Right out of the gate, a TON of people start entering. Uhhhm, maybe you should enforce the formatting as a rule? Lots of people have forgotten to follow the simple request you guys made in the thread.
(also sorely tempted to enter for ALL of them, but gladly there's a limit of 3.)
There should be a rule added that states that 'once an entry has been made, you can't go back and change it.' Just my 2 cents, but better safe than sorry, I guess?
Editing to fix typos are okay, but to change what's already there to another description altogether would merit another entry on its own I guess?
@Hanelli
That seems a bit harsh though, if someone typos something and has to go back and fix it. BUT that's just me, as a person who thinks faster than my fingers can keep up and types out weird, misspelled crap lol
@Hanelli
That seems a bit harsh though, if someone typos something and has to go back and fix it. BUT that's just me, as a person who thinks faster than my fingers can keep up and types out weird, misspelled crap lol
I agree with @Nicolas that that sounds a bit extreme. People go back to edit grammar and such all the time. I went back to edit so I could include the item pictures...
I agree with @Nicolas that that sounds a bit extreme. People go back to edit grammar and such all the time. I went back to edit so I could include the item pictures...
@Hanelli
That I agree with, especially since contests like this have to work on the honor system. It seems like it'd be a bit hard to police though, since there's no real way to "lock in" what a person types unfortunately :\
@Hanelli
That I agree with, especially since contests like this have to work on the honor system. It seems like it'd be a bit hard to police though, since there's no real way to "lock in" what a person types unfortunately :\