[center][size=5]The entry period is now closed! Good luck to all contestants~[/center][/size]
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After 6 days of Saturnalia celebrations, the storm that began to brew over the Sea of a Thousand Currents was like no other. Thunder crackled over the surging waves and the rain came down in such a quantity that the ocean began to flood the land. Few places were safe from the ravages of the Tidelord's afterparty but this one—a small cave set back in a high cliff where the wind and water were only a distant sound. A small but steadily burning fire was crackling and keeping the place warm.
A small dragon clambered into the entrance, his wings and frills dripping with rain and seawater. He gave his body a little shake and drew closer to the fire to get dry. In the shifting light, it became apparent that something was different about this dragon... His blue eyes swirled and surged with deep Water magic, and he was muttering something so softly that it was barely a whisper.
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[url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=35266]
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[i][b][size=4][font=lucida handwriting]"A dragon comes... clad lavish. A wavering blue is all dragon needs... The song is noble, loud, heard over the ocean... Bursting far from dragon's lung... Where did it come from? The old bones... Lost to the sea for hundreds of years... But out from the storm... Dragon will return...[i]
The entry period is now closed! Good luck to all contestants~
After 6 days of Saturnalia celebrations, the storm that began to brew over the Sea of a Thousand Currents was like no other. Thunder crackled over the surging waves and the rain came down in such a quantity that the ocean began to flood the land. Few places were safe from the ravages of the Tidelord's afterparty but this one—a small cave set back in a high cliff where the wind and water were only a distant sound. A small but steadily burning fire was crackling and keeping the place warm.
A small dragon clambered into the entrance, his wings and frills dripping with rain and seawater. He gave his body a little shake and drew closer to the fire to get dry. In the shifting light, it became apparent that something was different about this dragon... His blue eyes swirled and surged with deep Water magic, and he was muttering something so softly that it was barely a whisper.
"A dragon comes... clad lavish. A wavering blue is all dragon needs... The song is noble, loud, heard over the ocean... Bursting far from dragon's lung... Where did it come from? The old bones... Lost to the sea for hundreds of years... But out from the storm... Dragon will return...
[center][size=5][b]The Old Dragon Collector's Association's
Fourth Apparel Contest[/b][/size][/center]
Hello, and welcome to the Old Dragon Collector Association's fourth apparel contest: The Tidal Edition! The contest is now open for entries and will close at the end of [u]Thursday, May 7th[/u] (so at 23:59 FR time). The judges will take time to score each contestant, and then we will announce the winners either the [u]Saturday the 9th or the Sunday the 10th[/u] depending on the number of entries and the judges' individual schedules.
[color=navy]The prophet Ares has spoken! What is this mysterious dragon of which he speaks? Is his prophecy a call to action, and could one of your dragons be the one to heed the call? For this contest, we want you to interpret Ares' prophecy in whatever way you see fit. That interpretation can be expressed in any way you desire, but we really want you to let your creativity shine![/color]
The judges ([url=http://www1.flightrising.com/clan-profile/350]BotanyBlack[/url], [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/clan-profile/58365]cooneyms[/url], and [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/clan-profile/29678]benalene[/url]) will be judging based on 6 criteria:
[LIST=1]
[*] [b]character (writing) [/b] – You can write about anything you want--perhaps regarding why you chose the apparel you did or describing your dragon’s character; it can be in prose, poem, RP format from the dragon’s perspective or otherwise, any way you want!
[*] [b]fit to theme[/b] – After all, this [i]is[/i] a water-themed contest! This time we also have a prophecy, so keep the old Water dragon’s words in mind!
[*] [b]outfit coordination[/b] – While fashion disasters are hilarious, they have their place (which isn’t here)
[*] [b]originality/creativity[/b] – Creativity is important, and sometimes the seemingly unconventional approach is the once that wins people over
[*] [b]apparel layering[/b] – We wanna see you masterfully layer that apparel and make your dragon look snazzy
[*] [b]simple vs. overdone[/b] – That being said, things shouldn’t be [i]so[/i] over-the-top that they’re borderline ridiculous, ne? You can be as elaborate as you want, of course, but stay tasteful~
[/LIST]
[size=4][color=red][b][u]IMPORTANT NOTES:[/u][/b][/color][/size]
[list]
[*] Since this [i]is[/i] and ODCA event, there will be an age restriction for entries. Dragons entered into the contest must have been [b]born on May 3rd of 2014 or earlier[/b] (in other words, [b]they should be at least one year old[/b])
[*] Accents are allowed, but [b]skins are a no-no[/b] for this contest! Partial skins (accents that covered more than 30% and had to be printed with a skin blueprint) are okay as long as they don't cover up the majority of the dragon (i.e. people should still roughly be able to see the dragon's colors just by looking at it).
[*] For clarification, dragons can be any element! The only thing that kinda matters is age.
[*] You may enter more than one dragon if you wish, but you can only win once per contest. This does not disqualify you from winning in subsequent contests--you just can't, say, win both 1st [i]and[/i] 2nd place in one particular contest.
[*] This contest is NOT only limited to members of the ODCA--anyone who wishes may join in on the fun!
[*] [i]I'll add more things here if there are more questions[/i]
The Old Dragon Collector's Association's
Fourth Apparel Contest
Hello, and welcome to the Old Dragon Collector Association's fourth apparel contest: The Tidal Edition! The contest is now open for entries and will close at the end of
Thursday, May 7th (so at 23:59 FR time). The judges will take time to score each contestant, and then we will announce the winners either the
Saturday the 9th or the Sunday the 10th depending on the number of entries and the judges' individual schedules.
The prophet Ares has spoken! What is this mysterious dragon of which he speaks? Is his prophecy a call to action, and could one of your dragons be the one to heed the call? For this contest, we want you to interpret Ares' prophecy in whatever way you see fit. That interpretation can be expressed in any way you desire, but we really want you to let your creativity shine!
The judges (
BotanyBlack,
cooneyms, and
benalene) will be judging based on 6 criteria:
- character (writing) – You can write about anything you want--perhaps regarding why you chose the apparel you did or describing your dragon’s character; it can be in prose, poem, RP format from the dragon’s perspective or otherwise, any way you want!
- fit to theme – After all, this is a water-themed contest! This time we also have a prophecy, so keep the old Water dragon’s words in mind!
- outfit coordination – While fashion disasters are hilarious, they have their place (which isn’t here)
- originality/creativity – Creativity is important, and sometimes the seemingly unconventional approach is the once that wins people over
- apparel layering – We wanna see you masterfully layer that apparel and make your dragon look snazzy
- simple vs. overdone – That being said, things shouldn’t be so over-the-top that they’re borderline ridiculous, ne? You can be as elaborate as you want, of course, but stay tasteful~
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Since this is and ODCA event, there will be an age restriction for entries. Dragons entered into the contest must have been born on May 3rd of 2014 or earlier (in other words, they should be at least one year old)
- Accents are allowed, but skins are a no-no for this contest! Partial skins (accents that covered more than 30% and had to be printed with a skin blueprint) are okay as long as they don't cover up the majority of the dragon (i.e. people should still roughly be able to see the dragon's colors just by looking at it).
- For clarification, dragons can be any element! The only thing that kinda matters is age.
- You may enter more than one dragon if you wish, but you can only win once per contest. This does not disqualify you from winning in subsequent contests--you just can't, say, win both 1st and 2nd place in one particular contest.
- This contest is NOT only limited to members of the ODCA--anyone who wishes may join in on the fun!
- I'll add more things here if there are more questions
[size=5][b]HOW TO ENTER[/b][/size]
Please list:
[LIST]
[*] Your dragon's name and ID#
[*] Your username and ID#
[*] An image of your dragon (if the image you post is not a static image, please remember not to change apparel/accents in the middle of the contest!)
[*] A list of the names of the apparel items the dragon is wearing
[*] The name (and number) of the accent the dragon is wearing (if applicable)
[*] And a short little blurb for the Character aspect of the contest
[/LIST]
It doesn't have to look exactly like this (and you don't necessarily need to put your entry in a quote box either), but here's an example entry just in case you wanted one~
[quote=Example Entry]
[url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=57990]
[img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/350/580/57990_350.png[/img]
[/url]
Kamal (#57990) owned by Stormflight (#13824)
[b]Apparel:[/b] Companion Comet, Pink Highnoon Hank, Red Fedora, Raider Helm, Whisperer's Cowl, Violet Deepsea Bulb, Sunguard Chest, Scarlet Satin Tunic, Chestnut Feathered Wings, Magmatic Pauldrons, Dented Iron Tail Cuffs, Purple Birdskull Wingpiece
[b]Accent:[/b] Stoneswept Arabesque (#7316)
[center][i]Kamal's fashion sense is too divine for mere mortals to understand. Kneel before him and weep, you peasants![/i][/center]
[/quote]
[size=2]Sidenote: [i]Please[/i] don't let your dragons emulate Kamal when they get dressed up...[/size]
I will be keeping track of entries in the sixth post of this thread, but please be patient with me if I don't update it right away!
HOW TO ENTER
Please list:
- Your dragon's name and ID#
- Your username and ID#
- An image of your dragon (if the image you post is not a static image, please remember not to change apparel/accents in the middle of the contest!)
- A list of the names of the apparel items the dragon is wearing
- The name (and number) of the accent the dragon is wearing (if applicable)
- And a short little blurb for the Character aspect of the contest
It doesn't have to look exactly like this (and you don't necessarily need to put your entry in a quote box either), but here's an example entry just in case you wanted one~
Example Entry wrote:
Kamal (#57990) owned by Stormflight (#13824)
Apparel: Companion Comet, Pink Highnoon Hank, Red Fedora, Raider Helm, Whisperer's Cowl, Violet Deepsea Bulb, Sunguard Chest, Scarlet Satin Tunic, Chestnut Feathered Wings, Magmatic Pauldrons, Dented Iron Tail Cuffs, Purple Birdskull Wingpiece
Accent: Stoneswept Arabesque (#7316)
Kamal's fashion sense is too divine for mere mortals to understand. Kneel before him and weep, you peasants!
Sidenote: Please don't let your dragons emulate Kamal when they get dressed up...
I will be keeping track of entries in the sixth post of this thread, but please be patient with me if I don't update it right away!
[center][size=5][b]PRIZES[/b][/size][/center]
Should you win, we have several prizes for you to choose from!
[b]Clarification:[/b] Though there are [u][i]5 prizes[/i][/u] listed here, there will only be [u][i]3 winners[/i][/u]. The reason there are more prizes than winners is so each winner has a chance to choose what they want instead of feeling like they just get whatever's left over. ^_^
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[size=5][b]THE DRAGONS[/b][/size]
[url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=229512]
[img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/350/2296/229512_350.png[/img]
[/url]
Nerene, #229512, Water
Sky/Teal/Charcoal
July 23rd, 2013
3 offspring, all named
Gen 2/4
[url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=465264]
[img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/350/4653/465264_350.png[/img]
[/url]
Bloedbad, #465264, Arcane
Rust/Caribbean/Rust
August 23rd, 2013
29 offspring, all named
Gen 3/5, XYX
[url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=581917]
[img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/350/5820/581917_350.png[/img]
[/url]
Wynnrift, #581917, Ice
Stonewash Tiger/Leaf Stripes/Jungle
September 7th, 2013
4 offspring, all named
Level 5
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[quote]
[size=5][b]THE ITEMS[/b][/size]
[center][item=Maren Warrior] [item=Maren Wavesinger] [item=Maren Ambusher] [item=Maren Scout] [item=Jeweled Octoflyer] [item=Kelp Tender] [item=Mammertee] [item=Relic Eel] [item=Abyss Striker] [item=Octoflyer] [item=Cloud Chaser] [item=Golden Porpoise] [item=Unhatched Water Egg]
[item=Diver Emblem] [item=Diver Sash] [item=Seashell Mantle] [item=Wavebreak Snarler]
[/quote]
*[size=2]Note: I reserve the right to rearrange the prize packs just a little bit as I see fit. We may also add items to the prize packs, but we will never take an item out!
PRIZES
Should you win, we have several prizes for you to choose from!
Clarification: Though there are
5 prizes listed here, there will only be
3 winners. The reason there are more prizes than winners is so each winner has a chance to choose what they want instead of feeling like they just get whatever's left over. ^_^
Quote:
THE DRAGONS
Nerene, #229512, Water
Sky/Teal/Charcoal
July 23rd, 2013
3 offspring, all named
Gen 2/4
Bloedbad, #465264, Arcane
Rust/Caribbean/Rust
August 23rd, 2013
29 offspring, all named
Gen 3/5, XYX
Wynnrift, #581917, Ice
Stonewash Tiger/Leaf Stripes/Jungle
September 7th, 2013
4 offspring, all named
Level 5
*
Note: I reserve the right to rearrange the prize packs just a little bit as I see fit. We may also add items to the prize packs, but we will never take an item out!
As you prepare to enter the contest, you sense a presence behind you. You could’ve sworn there wasn’t anyone there before, but sure enough you see a large, highly adorned Ridgeback lying on the grass. She gives you a wicked grin that instantly makes you distrust her.
[center][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=68201]
[img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/350/683/68201_350.png[/img]
[/url][/center]
“Missing something?” she questioned you with a playful gleam in her eye. After regarding the dragon before you suspiciously, you search your person to realize that you are indeed missing something. Her grin grows eve wider as she tosses back a coin purse she seems to have somehow swiped from right under your nose.
As you angrily turn to leave, she calls out, “Wait a moment!” sounding a bit desperate. “Look, I’m sorry, okay? It’s hard to control these… impulses of mine.” She gets up from where she was lying in the grass and sits up, facing you and becoming more serious. “Times are hard. Used to be dragons were so careless that you could practically steal their Twice-Dyed Cowl from right off their head! Those were the days when the pickings were good…” She trails off with a wistful look in her eye. You cough impatiently and tap your foot. It’s not like you have all day here. Snapping out of her daydream, she seems startled by your presence at first before fully coming back to the present.
“In any case, it’s getting harder and harder for me to… let’s say [i]acquire[/i] prizes for these little contest of ours. Oh sure, kind-hearted people donate things occasionally, but we no longer have the coinage we used to, and the cash we managed to… procure has dried up for the most part. Because of this, we’re asking if anyone would be generous enough to donate some money to us so we can continue to run this contest and have awesome prizes.” She cocks her head at you and waits for your response, but you don’t have time for some random klepto Ridgeback spouting nonsense.
As you turn to leave, you find that she’s moved to block your path with surprising speed and agility. “Wait just a moment!” she implores you. “We have an incentive if you find it within yourself to be more generous. For those who are kind enough to donate 25k or more, our resident artist [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/clan-profile/58365]cooneyms[/url] will draw a quick sketch of one of your dragons! Seems pretty neat, am I right? So whaddya say?”
[b]tl;dr - We need your support so we can continue to give out cool prizes!![/b]
If you find it within you to donate some spare change or perhaps something more substantial if you're feeling particularly generous, please send your donation in a PM to cooneyms with something like “donation” or something similar in the title~
As you prepare to enter the contest, you sense a presence behind you. You could’ve sworn there wasn’t anyone there before, but sure enough you see a large, highly adorned Ridgeback lying on the grass. She gives you a wicked grin that instantly makes you distrust her.
“Missing something?” she questioned you with a playful gleam in her eye. After regarding the dragon before you suspiciously, you search your person to realize that you are indeed missing something. Her grin grows eve wider as she tosses back a coin purse she seems to have somehow swiped from right under your nose.
As you angrily turn to leave, she calls out, “Wait a moment!” sounding a bit desperate. “Look, I’m sorry, okay? It’s hard to control these… impulses of mine.” She gets up from where she was lying in the grass and sits up, facing you and becoming more serious. “Times are hard. Used to be dragons were so careless that you could practically steal their Twice-Dyed Cowl from right off their head! Those were the days when the pickings were good…” She trails off with a wistful look in her eye. You cough impatiently and tap your foot. It’s not like you have all day here. Snapping out of her daydream, she seems startled by your presence at first before fully coming back to the present.
“In any case, it’s getting harder and harder for me to… let’s say
acquire prizes for these little contest of ours. Oh sure, kind-hearted people donate things occasionally, but we no longer have the coinage we used to, and the cash we managed to… procure has dried up for the most part. Because of this, we’re asking if anyone would be generous enough to donate some money to us so we can continue to run this contest and have awesome prizes.” She cocks her head at you and waits for your response, but you don’t have time for some random klepto Ridgeback spouting nonsense.
As you turn to leave, you find that she’s moved to block your path with surprising speed and agility. “Wait just a moment!” she implores you. “We have an incentive if you find it within yourself to be more generous. For those who are kind enough to donate 25k or more, our resident artist
cooneyms will draw a quick sketch of one of your dragons! Seems pretty neat, am I right? So whaddya say?”
tl;dr - We need your support so we can continue to give out cool prizes!!
If you find it within you to donate some spare change or perhaps something more substantial if you're feeling particularly generous, please send your donation in a PM to cooneyms with something like “donation” or something similar in the title~
[center][size=5][b]ENTRIES[/b][/size][/center]
[list]
[*] Saturn (#270888) owned by Astraya (#71364), pg 1
[*] Ocean (#50940) owned by Chocoli (#53634), pg 2
[*] Verditer (#388894) owned by Irishmarmalade (#100359), pg 2
[*] Solvor (#65760) owned by Narif (#15402), pg 2
[*] Sakura (#115678) owned by Narif (#15402), pg 2
[*] Chicory (#923965) owned by DyreDragon (#104641), pg 2
[*] Mingying (#1748478) owned by yumehisakawa (#9818), pg 3
[*] Mbizi (#567444) owned by Ladyslayer (#30505), pg 3
[*] Drum (#511404) owned by Bewildebeest (#102424), pg 3
[*] Kalaziel (#2037840) owned by Draconequis (#57705), pg 3
[*] Surf (#14458) owned by Lumen (#698), pg 3
[*]
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[b]Non-entrants who wish to be pinged when the contest closes:[/b]
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ENTRIES
- Saturn (#270888) owned by Astraya (#71364), pg 1
- Ocean (#50940) owned by Chocoli (#53634), pg 2
- Verditer (#388894) owned by Irishmarmalade (#100359), pg 2
- Solvor (#65760) owned by Narif (#15402), pg 2
- Sakura (#115678) owned by Narif (#15402), pg 2
- Chicory (#923965) owned by DyreDragon (#104641), pg 2
- Mingying (#1748478) owned by yumehisakawa (#9818), pg 3
- Mbizi (#567444) owned by Ladyslayer (#30505), pg 3
- Drum (#511404) owned by Bewildebeest (#102424), pg 3
- Kalaziel (#2037840) owned by Draconequis (#57705), pg 3
- Surf (#14458) owned by Lumen (#698), pg 3
Non-entrants who wish to be pinged when the contest closes:
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Stormflight
This is really neat! I'll be back once I figure out who I want to enter.
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Stormflight
This is really neat! I'll be back once I figure out who I want to enter.
[url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=270888]
[img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/350/2709/270888_350.png[/img]
[/url]
Saturn #270888 owned by Astraya #71364
Apparel: Whirlwind Emblem, Thresher Flatfins, Diver Armband, Sapphire Flourish Eye Piece/Bracelet/Wing Drape/Necklace, Sky Blue Silk Sash/Tail Bangle, Cobalt Deepsea Bulb
Accent: Refurbished #5245
[i]Wind-powered sea machine.[/i]
Saturn #270888 owned by Astraya #71364
Apparel: Whirlwind Emblem, Thresher Flatfins, Diver Armband, Sapphire Flourish Eye Piece/Bracelet/Wing Drape/Necklace, Sky Blue Silk Sash/Tail Bangle, Cobalt Deepsea Bulb
Accent: Refurbished #5245
Wind-powered sea machine.