(credit to Xous for the banner because he's a boss like that)
With 2013 now upon us, a whole new year, PokéBeach Create-a-Card comes back in a whole new incarnation! There will be 12 parts to this contest, one for each month of the year, and it will go over all types represented in the TCG!
March is very well known for its frequent rainy weather, a perfect environment for Water-types to thrive (and coincidentally, it's possible that Blastoise/Keldeo will do as well at States this month as it did at Regionals in January, but we'll see!), and thus the theme this month revolves around the wet and wonderful Water Pokémon. Having a widespread variety of members even since the beginning of the TCG, many of which have become household names in the TCG (such as the perennial Blastoise), it's no doubt that Water Pokémon have left their mark...especially here at PokéBeach of all places, so let's see how well you guys can capture their essence!
~~~
There are two categories for this contest - text-based and image-based. Text-based entails you write up only the words present on the card, not the imagery - but don't forget anything; you need to supply all the words your card needs. Image-based means you have to create the entire card - images, flavor text, and all; appearances thus become quite important.
You are free to submit 1 entry in each category; you can compete in one or both. You may sign up when you please, but all entries are due Sunday, March 24th, 11.30pm, Pacific Time (GMT-8). Make sure your entry is in the thread by then! If I have seen your entry, I will put an asterisk (*) next to your name on the sign-up list.
Also! Starting February 2013, if you're entering the image-based portion of the category, your card will require a set symbol to be on it - specifically, this set symbol, to be placed in the lower-right hand corner, where set symbols usually go. Credits go to our wonderful resident fake card artist [member]Nekoban Ryo[/member] for designing this lovely logo!
Here's the point breakdown...
--------
Text-Based
--------
- Creativity/Originality
We're all tired of effect-less attacks. Without images, part of the intrigue with text-based fakes is the creativity of Power/Body/Ability/attack effects. Let's see something cool!
Total: 20 points
--- - 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
--- - Believability/Playability
Text-based fakes rely heavily on their believability. Think of your entries as if they were real cards. Try to avoid those 400 HP monsters which do 200 damage for [R]! Proper type (unless Delta-species), Pokédex information, and ballpark HP will be taken into consideration.
Total: 15 points
--------
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
--- - 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
--- - 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
--- - 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
There you have it. Point breakdown is a little different in text-based versus image-based fakes, simply because there is such a visual shift in image-based fakes. As with any fake card, please be sure that when using others' artwork, you have explicit permission to use it (as per forum rules). Because the amount of effort needed to put into judging this competition, spots are limited. There will be a 12 person cap for each group, so sign up quick!
Try and have fun with this contest. Show off the talent that we have here at the 'Beach!
Deadline: Sunday, March 24th, 11.30pm, Pacific Time (GMT-8).
--------
Anticipated Participants
--------
- [member]Haunted Water[/member] (dnf)
- [member]Arcticwhite[/member] *
- [member]Blui129[/member] *
- [member]PMJ[/member] *
- [member]CorinthiansRose[/member] *
- [member]Nekoban Ryo[/member] *
- [member]AquaticWartortle[/member] *
- [member]Delta Nite[/member] *
- [member]Bazinga001[/member] *
- [member]LegyMaster[/member] (dnf)
- [member]Keeper of Night[/member] *
- [member]PellOfTheTundra[/member] *
- [member]Teal[/member] *
- [member]exdarkrai01[/member] (dnf)
- [member]Suitcune[/member] *
- [member]AlexanderTheAwesome[/member] *
- [member]Hegafire0[/member] *
- [member]Bo$$_89[/member] *
- [member]MountainDrew[/member] *
- [member]Hydro Cannon[/member] *
- [member]Bisharp37[/member] (dnf)
Best of luck to all of you!
