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Tender Wolf · Nov 21, 2007, 09:08 PM // 21:08

Welcome to my first contest! I have loved browsing through Tyria's Next Top Model, Tyria's Next Top Superstar, Tyria's Most Wanted Male, and Pre-Searing's Next Top Model. So I've decided to host my own contest. Thanks to Unlucky Slayer for giving me permission.

This contest is open for any gender, any profession, any campaign, etc. However, please only enter one character (and not one character for each gender, just one character in general). Your entry will not be rejected due to gender, armor, profession, etc. Here is how the contest will work:

This contest is very similar to the others, except it'll be more of a combination of the two. Some modeling, some acting, etc. For instance, one assignment may be to portray a movie super hero while another one might be modeling a certain outfit.
Every week, I will post a new assignment. I think Fridays would be best because then the contestants will have the weekend to do it. However, if this causes issues with anyone, please let me know. I can easily change that. As I said, this is my first contest. hehe

Contest Information:

This contest will be a combination of modeling and acting. For instance, one assignment may be trying to sell a certain product, while the next could be shooting a movie scene. It's a combination of TNTM & TNTS.
I live in central standard time (CST) so that's the time zone I'll post the due dates in. If you'd like a translation, please let me know.
The primary language for this contest is English, if you speak something else I'm afraid we don't have a translator, but we'll do our best.

Facts:

10 people will be allowed to enter, since there are 10 professions. However, if I get enough applications, I may move it to 12. Close runners-up will probably be asked to be a special guest judge for one week's assignment.
If you've entered a contest like this before, that's fine but please use a different character this time, and know more might be expected of you.

Dates:

Application deadline is Dec. 15, 2007.
Contest will start on Dec. 29, 2007 (after Christmas).
Contestants will have a week to do their assignment, results will be posted after the judges have reviewed them.
New assignments will be posted on Fridays (unless otherwise stated such as if something comes up with results being postponed).
All assignments are due a week after they're given no later than 12am PST (2am CST).

Rules:

Only one character entry per person (not one entry for each gender)
No bashing/slamming/dissing people
No modding or PhotoShop/editing allowed (other than cropping)! If this occurs, it will result in immediate disqualification.
You will have to send in a cropped and uncropped version of your pictures.
If you use anyone else in your shots, you MUST list who they are.
Respect the judges and other contestants and fans. Treat others as you want to be treated.
A contestant will be given 3 warnings for acts of misconduct. After that, he or she will automatically be eliminated. Same if the person is banned from the game or forums.
Please keep the drama to a minimum at most.

Please know the following:

Know that you will be critiqued, so don't act defensive, mad, etc.
Know that you will probably have to do certain things like dye armor, go certain places, etc. for assignments. If there is a problem with that, please let me know.
You understand this contest is merely for fun and should not be taken too seriously.
You are expected to follow the rules of the forums and game.
This is more of advice - try not to use the same emotes, locations, etc. as someone else or one you already did on an assignment or you'll probably get a bad review, or be critiqued more due to lack of variety/creativity.
Know that the judges and I do have lives, something could come up that might postpone results and such. As a result, I will give an update but please be understanding and patient.
I'm happy to talk to you in game regarding any questions or just friendly chat, but I can't and won't discuss scores or anything like that.
Judges will remain anonymous unless they would like their in-game names to be public.

Prizes:

Each week's most wanted will get a choice of an in-game item (such as perfect weapons, tomes, scrolls, dyes, holiday items, etc.) or either extra points for the next assignment or immunity
The grand prize winner will receive 50k in cash

Judging Information:

There will be 3 judges, and each week they will vary. For instance, I may be judge 1 one week, and the next I may be judge 3. If you'd like to know who the judges are, let me know and I will tell you. I will let you know that I will be one of them.
Juding will work like this - the scores will be between 1 and 10 (max number of contestants), so 30 points will be possible each week. Scoring will be based on how well the picture was taken such as cropping, lighting, mood, etc. And, in some cases, how well a story was written that goes with the picture (which may be worth additional points). Questions may also be asked with an assignment, such as to explain your picture and what you were trying to accomplish.
If you'd like to be a special guest judge for a weekly assignment, you can also apply for that on here.

How to enter:

PM or email ([email protected] or [email protected]-I'll most likely check my PM's first so you may want to send it there first, or if you send it to an email it might help to leave a comment on this thread just in case hehe) me a picture of the character you'd like to enter (PLEASE try to keep it as a jpg, gif, or png file).
Please include the character's name, primary profession, and campaign.
The picture should be taken in your favorite spot in the whole game. You can send up to 3.
In addition, please answer the following questions:

1. Why do you want to enter Guild Wars' Most Wanted?
2. Why did you choose this particular character to enter?
3. Why is this spot your favorite spot?
4. Have you watched or participated in any of the contests on this site (TNTM, TNTS, etc.)? If so, what did you think of them?
5. Why do you think you deserve to be in this competition?
6. How many armor sets do you have and what are they (don't have to be elite, mixes are allowed as long as they're listed)?
7. What time zone do you live in?

I realize time zones will vary, but everyone will have a week to do their assignment (they'll be due on Thursday and results will be posted once the judges have reviewed them and all scores are given-the week's most wanted and eliminatee will also be posted that day, hopefully on Friday or Saturday). To keep pace with the other competitions, I must add that if for any reason an assignment is not turned in, I'm afraid we can't give you any special treatment. If your assignment is late, your score will be reduced by half. The only exception is if the game is undergoing maintenance and you can't access it, or some form of technical difficulty (the judges will discuss this among each other to determine what should be done).

I think that about covers it! Good luck to all applicants! Feel free to PM me or contact me in game (username is Tender Wolf, or my second account is Starli Halfmoon) if you have any questions or concerns.

P.S. Also, much like how Tyria's Next Top Superstar's model of the week gets a magazine cover, I've come up with something similar. I've become addicted to Cowboy Bebop (which is about bounty hunters), so you'll have a bounty poster if you become the most wanted for the week. And if you win more, your price will go up. Basically it means you won so you're wanted for your fame and such. Fun, huh? hehe Here are some examples:

First time win

Second win, and so on (goes up 50k each time, starts at 100k-this is just for fun, and not all posters will say the same thing)

CasterOfShame27 · Nov 22, 2007, 05:16 AM // 05:16

Sent my application. I'm excited to see who applies, and to watch or hopefully participate!

Arachnephobia · Nov 22, 2007, 08:14 AM // 08:14

I think I might enter.

But for some reason I just don't really get this contest so far... It's just how my mind works.

Kusandaa · Nov 22, 2007, 08:25 AM // 08:25

Might enter too, need something to keep me from getting bored. Not usually into that kinda stuff, but I'll have more time starting December.

Tender Wolf · Nov 22, 2007, 05:54 PM // 17:54

Yay I've got some replies! lol Here are the following applications I've received so far:

Caster of Shame (Scarlet Renoux)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arachnephobia

I think I might enter.

But for some reason I just don't really get this contest so far... It's just how my mind works.

Well my idea for this contest was kind of a combination of Tyria's Next Top Model and Tyria's Next Top Superstar. So this will kind of be like movies and modeling put together. For example, one assignment might be to shoot a scene from a movie, while another is to try to sell an object.

Good luck to all applicants!

Toutatis · Nov 22, 2007, 07:44 PM // 19:44

You know, I think it's about time I entered one of these contests...

*starts planning possible themes for application shots*

~nymph~ · Nov 23, 2007, 12:32 AM // 00:32

hmmm...it would be fun to enter

, but it depends on how much work i have....
when would the competition actually start? because I have finals around that time

Tender Wolf · Nov 23, 2007, 01:05 AM // 01:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~nymph~

hmmm...it would be fun to enter

, but it depends on how much work i have....
when would the competition actually start? because I have finals around that time

Well to be honest I'm not 100% sure when it would start. The application deadline is the 15th of December, and I was thinking maybe a week after that the competition would start (the 22nd). But since that is finals week for probably a lot of the contestants, I would probably give more time for that week's assignment or take a short break. I'll know more when I know everyone's schedules.

Don't want anyone to fail! hehe

Tatile · Nov 23, 2007, 08:31 AM // 08:31

I'm not going to enter (I'm not an epic screenshot-ist), but I will watch.

Tender, I've seen you posting almost like mad on these forums, and your enthusiasm is intriguing; this should be an interesting contest.

Good luck.

RTSFirebat · Nov 23, 2007, 10:10 AM // 10:10

Tender if you want this to continue I STRONGLY recommend you think about time lines and stop guessing / sorting it out as you go along.

Tender Wolf · Nov 23, 2007, 07:51 PM // 19:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tatile

I'm not going to enter (I'm not an epic screenshot-ist), but I will watch.

Tender, I've seen you posting almost like mad on these forums, and your enthusiasm is intriguing; this should be an interesting contest.

Good luck.

Thanks! I try to be enthusiastic and not dwell on things. hehe I'm glad you'll watch!

Enjoy!

Quote:

Originally Posted by RTSFirebat

Tender if you want this to continue I STRONGLY recommend you think about time lines and stop guessing / sorting it out as you go along.

I fixed it! hehe I listed the actual start date for the contest and the application deadline was included. Hope I get more applicants!

PLEASE don't close me down, I'm new at this and I'm doing my best. I talk to Stalker online a lot and he's been giving me advice. I'm always open to suggestions and such, but I'm doing my best. Thanks!

xxSilhouette · Nov 24, 2007, 07:52 PM // 19:52

This is a great idea, I'm glad to see a contest here that allows both male and female characters!

I'll definitely keep a watch on this, good luck applicants!!! =D

Hotel · Nov 25, 2007, 02:16 AM // 02:16

/enter

Good luck to everyone. :]

Here are my shots I submitted

Tender Wolf · Nov 25, 2007, 02:44 AM // 02:44

Yay, another applicant! I got your application, Corrupt Rosary. Beautiful shots, probably one of the most beautiful necros I've seen. Good luck!

Hotel · Nov 25, 2007, 03:12 AM // 03:12

Thanks Tender.

!

The only thing I wish I could change are her eyes.. I have no idea why I chose such.. lifeless eyes. xD

CasterOfShame27 · Nov 25, 2007, 09:39 PM // 21:39

Is it possible to send in one more shot if we've only sent one in already? Like in a separate message. If not, no worries

Tender Wolf · Nov 25, 2007, 11:38 PM // 23:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotel

Thanks Tender.

!

The only thing I wish I could change are her eyes.. I have no idea why I chose such.. lifeless eyes. xD

lol Yeah I picked more "lifelike" eyes for my necro.

But that's okay, I like your idea for entering the contest.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CasterOfShame27

Is it possible to send in one more shot if we've only sent one in already? Like in a separate message. If not, no worries

Yay you're back! lol Yep, you can send up to 3 as long as you also answer the picture-related questions. If you forgot some the first time, you can resend them as long as you send no more than 3 total.

CasterOfShame27 · Nov 25, 2007, 11:39 PM // 23:39

Ah okay, thanks Tender

I shall be sending in two shots now. Heh.

Tender Wolf · Nov 25, 2007, 11:44 PM // 23:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by CasterOfShame27

Ah okay, thanks Tender

I shall be sending in two shots now. Heh.

Yay! Can't wait! I love screenshots! lol

CasterOfShame27 · Nov 26, 2007, 04:23 AM // 04:23

Okie dokie. Sent in two more photos. Heh, I'm really excited!