A new month, a new competition! 2014 brings in new judges, a new host and even more challenges for all of you to overcome! This year isn’t just limited to the types we all know and love but themes that will make your head spin! Do you have what it takes to be the best card faker?
February 2014 gives us a new type in the official TCG, Fairy. These pink beasts are something new that hasn’t been explored all that much at this point but you have the opportunity to make them into something great! Whether it be an interesting attacker, a defensive bench sitter or a one-hit-wonder card it’s up to you! Provided it’s a Fairy-Type everything is a-ok!
This contest has two sections, Text Based and Image Based. In text based all you have to do is create a card in text form and post it in here! For the Image based half, you’ll need the help of some software to let your creations come to life. But one thing remains important between both of them, it has to be original.
There are a total of 30 places in this competition, 15 for both sections, and unlike last year, these slots don’t apply for both. Only one. So simply be fast and post down below that you wish to enter, but be fast, these competitions can fill up very quickly! Once you’ve entered you’ll need to create your entry and post it down below, before Wednesday the 26th of February at (UTC+10) 6:00PM. Be careful when posting your entry though, because if you have to edit, or did edit your post you’ll have an instant deduction of 2 points from your overall score, and posting your entry again on a different post also deducts 2 points.
Another note, for those entering Image Based you will have to include this logo on your card or else your entry won’t be accepted. It was designed by the lovely Nekoban Ryo who continuously creates resources for the faking world and faker himself. Here is an alternate version of the set symbol
Scoring
Text Based:
Creativity: 0-5 points x3
Is your card a normal card you can find in any booster series or is it very unique?
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Wording: 0-5 points x2
Did you get the wording on your card right?
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Balance: 0-5 points x2
Is your card overpowered or is it balanced?
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Context: 0-1 points x2
Does the card fit into the current metagame? Does it combo with current cards? Or do some current cards make it absolutely broken?
Format: BW or XY.
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Completeness: 0-1 points x2
Did you remember to add weakness, resistance, retreat, and all the important information?
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Tie-breaker: 0-1 points
A tie-breaker point I can use to determine a winner. The card I like most might get it.
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Max BASIC score: 40 points (41 with tie-breaker)
Image Based:
Creativity/Originality
This should be a given. With the proper tools, let your imagination run wild! This can involve new gameplay mechanics, blanks, etc.
Total: 20 points
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Wording
Proper wording is also key in designing any fake card. Try to ensure wording is correct for the era of blank you choose; from Classic and Neo to EX, DP, and BW, wording has changed a lot, so be careful! Spelling is also taken into consideration.
Total: 15 points
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Fonts and Placement
Correct fonts are imperative when creating realistic fakes. Placement isn't quite as important, so long as the fonts/symbols/etc. are in the correct general area.
Total: 10 points
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Believability/Playability
Because this division of the contest is so image-heavy, the believability and playability takes a backseat here. However, it's still worth a portion of the total points, so try to keep it in the realm of believable! Proper type (unless Delta-species), Pokédex information, and ballpark HP will be taken into consideration.
Total: 5 points
Max Score: 50 (No tiebreakers for Image)
So that’s the point breakdown for this month’s Create-A-Card, as you may notice there is some differences but only to cater for the different styles of the entries. Teal will be judging the Text Based portion of the contest and Blui will be judging the Image Based part.
When making your fakes be sure to follow forum rules, if you are using someone else’s art be sure you have their permission to use it or it is otherwise considered art theft.
As per usual have fun and be as creative as you can be and show the world that PokeBeach can make fake cards!
Deadline: February 26th 6:00pm (UTC +10)
Anticipated Entrants
- PMJ
- Momaster12
- bigfootaus
- Nekoban Ryo
- Heavenly Spoon
- anabel1406
- Scorched Feathers
- Eagle4
- MountainDrew
- Machamp the Champion
- Luispipe8
- Keeper of Night
- AlexanderTheAwesome
- Radioactive561
- NotSeen
- GM DracLord
Bold names means I have seen your entry in this thread.
Hall of Fame
To see who did well in past months, look here!
Image-Based Winners:
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Text-Based Winners:
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