[center][img]http://i.imgur.com/KllxJko.jpg[/img][/center] [center][h3]Changes![/h3] This run of RPGC is taken directly from the [url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/82171-rpgc-theme-ideas/ooc]Theme Suggestion Thread[/url]. Joining our staff is the suggester, [@KeyGuyPerson]. We’ve made significant changes to the Bonus system this time, so make sure you pay close attention to those guidelines. We’re also returning to vote-how-you-like – you may choose to pick the scariest entry, or your favorite, or whatever other criteria you choose. You’ll also notice a lot less artwork – that was my mistake! If you feel inspired to make some FEAR-based artwork, we’ll conduct an informal survey among the staff and feature the best stuff in the voting/discussion thread later.[/center] [center][h3][b]Prompt:[/b][/h3] Fear is a constant companion. One day it lurks behind you, hiding in your shadow, silent and waiting. Sometimes it crystalizes around a certain figure. It is with you wherever you are – in the darkness and in the light, while you wake and while you sleep. This month, you will confront FEAR, and put it on display for everyone to see. What happens next is up to you.[/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]Puzzle Solvers[/i] – This time, each ‘Bonus Category’ is a puzzle or riddle. Solve one, and your entry could win a prize.[/list] [h3][b]Bonus Puzzles:[/b][/h3] To win a bonus category this contest, you’ll have to solve one of the following riddles. Include your solution to the riddle in your submission PM. The solution will be specific -- like, "Fear of dying in a watermelon eating contest," or "Fear of electric guitars," or "Fear of MDK," etc. All solutions are specific fears, based on actual clinical diagnoses or well-known folklore. If you incorporate that solution into your story -- and you got the solution right -- you'll be awarded a trophy. Solutions will be posted at the start of the voting period. The creator of each riddle or puzzle will have the final say in whether or not you got the solution right. [i]Note: it probably goes without saying, but refrain from solving/hinting/discussing solutions to the riddles. That would defeat the purpose! We’ll keep an eye on the thread. If you spill the beans, your post may get moderated out just to be safe. Better to just refrain from talking about the solutions until later -- that's what Fonz would do.[/i] [hider=What Are Bonus Puzzles?]A new twist on ‘Bonus Categories.’ Bonus Categories are optional endeavors that add another level of challenge to the contest. You may tackle as many (or as few) as you like in your entry. At the end of the contest, the judges will declare winners in each category, separately from the popular vote. [i]Bonus Challenges are [b]not[/b] required to be eligible for the main prize[/i]. Why Bonus Categories? Because they're fun, challenging, and who doesn't like more prizes? Why bonus PUZZLES? We think they’re an exciting new twist on a proven feature. If you love them, or hate them, feel free to let us know so we can serve the community better in the future.[/hider] [h3]THE RIDDLES[/h3] [hider=All Alone] [i]from[/i] [@KeyGuyPerson] Two people in the harsh snow. Two legs for both to share. Two hands intertwined, Afraid to get go. Four days, four nights. Four legs for both to share. Four hands, Two intertwined. [/hider] [hider=Glory] [i]from[/i] [@RomanAria] A symbol of freedom am I, A symbol for which people die. I am defiance, a rallying cry, And I mark where fallen men lie. [/hider] [hider=Seek] [i]from[/i] [@RomanAria] 18 Sep 2015 01:54 [/hider] [hider=Nyx] [i]from[/i] [@RomanAria] A kiss of death On frozen breath I shine. Dreams of white… Eternal night… You’re mine.[/hider] [hider=A Children's Fear] [i]from[/i] [@mdk] [img]http://i.imgur.com/RGLuOct.jpg[/img] [/hider] [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, October 4th[/b] [*] If you solved a puzzle, make sure to type out your solution in the submission PM. In order to be awarded a prize, you must incorporate that fear into your entry. [*] You [b]MAY[/b] win more than one puzzle prize! To be eligible, you must include the solution to the riddle, AND incorporate it into your story. If you can do that for multiple puzzles, you can win multiple awards. These are VOLUNTARY as always – no riddling is required to enter or win the public vote. [*] All entries will be posted after the submission period ends on [b]October 4th[/b], after which everyone can read, discuss, and of course vote for a winner! [*][b]To streamline our process, we will assume you want your name on your entry, [u]UNLESS[/u] you specify ‘anonymous!’[/b] Anonymous entries are absolutely welcome – make sure you mention it in your PM if you prefer to enter that way. If you don’t specify, we will credit you in the voting thread.[/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). The RPGC staff for this contest is made up of [@RomanAria], [@KeyGuyPerson], [@Darcs], [@Keyblade87], [@KuraiAssassin], and [@mdk]. Special thanks to everyone who left ideas and feedback in the [url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/82171-rpgc-theme-ideas/ooc]theme ideas thread[/url]. If you’d like to help, you can pitch in there, or 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, October 4th[/b][/center]