> The Guild lost a large contingent of off-topic participants, so I reckon that'll be the biggest hurdle -- you're working with a much smaller pond.
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> However, if things get running, I'd like to talk about what I can do to provide first-class support for contests in the software. From storing contests (and their winners) in the database to creating some sort of "Trophy Case" on the user profile. The kind of first-class support we have for Roleplays (in that they have "IC", "OOC", and "Characters" tabs). Making the contest system more visible might encourage participation or at least make it more fun. :)
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> Reach out if you need help.

Visible bling would draw so many people in. The special title that was given in old times was neat. Contra _did_ stop giving those out at some point, though. 

Was it the reason of the fall? I can't say for sure, but yeah it was.

A progressive little trinket below someone's avatar is my suggestion. Iron>Bronze>Silver etc. if you can program an actual method of submission, they can get automatic participation points. And the top 2 or so get more points.