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We’re welcoming a new [s]tribute[/s] volunteer to the crew! [@darkwolf687] proposed this month’s theme of Rebirth, and will join us in reviewing and bonuses. You can join the crew, too! We only bite sometimes. 
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[center][h3][b]Prompt:[/b][/h3] With Spring sorta already here for a long time for most of us, it's about time for RPGC to try a somewhat-seasonal theme.... A sapling growing from a bed of compost. A blade of grass poking through the melting snow. A phoenix rising from the ashes. From a budding flower to a zombie apocalypse – the concept of Rebirth, of renewal and rejuvenation – is a big one. Take it on![/center]

[h3][b]Awards:[/b][/h3] [list]
[*] [i]People's Choice[/i] - The main prize goes to the winner of the popular vote. Depending on participation, runners-up may get prizes as well.
[*] [i]Bonus Categories[/i] – These are [i]optional[/i]. Take  on as many as you like (even if it’s none!) and we’ll pick a winner for each one.[/list]

[h3][color=8dc73f]Bonus Categories[/color][/h3]
[color=8dc73f]- APRIL SHOWERS – [/color]sometimes in order to bring new life into the world, there must first be a storm.
[color=8dc73f]- MAY FLOWERS –[/color] A whole world full of newly reborn life (emphasizing 'rebirth' in the setting). Alternatively, [color=8dc73f]PILGRIMS![/color] Because the best jokes are dad jokes.
[color=8dc73f]- THE BIRDS AND THE BEES -[/color] We'll certainly accept stories about literal birds and literal bees, but a budding or rekindled romance will also satisfy this bonus.



[h3][b]Entry Rules:[/b][/h3][list]
[*] Follow all [url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/75336-rpgc-rules-principles-general-contacts/ooc]general contest rules.[/url]
[*] Send your entry to [@RPGC Entry] with [b]the title of your entry in the subject line[/b] by [b]Midnight, May 8th[/b] (meaning 'end of the day on Sunday)
[*] You [b]MAY[/b] win more than one prize! Bonuses are VOLUNTARY as always – no bonus is required to enter or win the public vote.
[*] All entries will be posted after the submission period ends on  [b]May 8th[/b], after which everyone can read, discuss, and of course vote for a winner!
[*][b]NOTE THIS CHANGE[/b] -- we're bringing our 'anonymous' policy in-line with The Twelve Labors, to make things more uniform across the subforum. [u]All entries will be assumed anonymous, unless you specify otherwise.[/u][/list]

[hider=brought to you by] Forum mods, [@Mahz], and support from [@Terminal], who runs The Twelve Labors (check them out, it’s an amazing contest -- #9 coming up soon!). The RPGC staff for this contest is made up of [@RomanAria], [@KeyGuyPerson], [@darkwolf687], and [@mdk]. We are, as ever, looking for more help, so volunteer to join the staff in the ‘get involved’ thread [url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/76077-get-involved/ooc]here.[/url][/hider]


[center][h3]Remember:[/h3] send entries to [@RPGC Entry] by [b]Midnight, May 8th[/b][/center]