Where can I upload my works?
Anywhere goes, really. DeviantArt, a thread here on gitp, Photobucket, PM the finished works to me, or anything else you'd like (many put their works in this thread from time to time).
The only requirement is that I must be able to find it, so please keep your contributions in one spot, or throw me a PM with links if you need to scatter it.
What is a "creative work"?
The creative work may be drawing, sculpting, writing, anything creative. It needs to be an actual work (no doodles or unfinished pieces), but there are different requirements for different types of works.
If in doubt, ask. We can usually find a way to work something out.
Drawings
The rule of thumb is that one drawing equals one piece. But any work with multiple pieces fit to stand on their own can be counted as multiple submissions. A couple of examples:
Two non-descript generic people playing chess, no background = 1.
Two distinct characters playing chess, no background = 1 each.
-//- playing in a cafeteria = as above +1 for the scene
-//- with a detailed mall/cityscape/other elaborate setting = characters +1 for immediate surroundings +1 for the larger backdrop. Possibly another +1 if there's a notable event or scene in the background.
Writing
For writing, a piece is defined as 250 words. This can stack, so it need not be finished works (a full week would be 1500 words). Please include a word count anytime you submit writing.
A poem (any length) counts as one.
Films
For shortfilms and the like, 30 seconds count as a piece. This can also stack.
Figurines
One figurine counts as one piece.
What is the deal with the themes?
Every week, there's a theme chosen by a CHALLENGE participant. We go through the participant list one by one, and you're are free to pick anything.
A good theme is specific enough to matter, but vague enough to be interpreted in different ways.
The themes are not mandatory, but it's always fun to see how different people use different themes. In the status update, I will give special mention to whatever pieces followed the themes.
What are the prizes?
- The first time you pass the 18 week mark, IncoherentEssay will craft and mail you one figurine of your choice*.
- For every 8th consecutive week passed, Glass Mouse will draw you a carefully-made drawing**.
- For every 5th consecutive week passed, Viera Champion will write a poem for you, and it will be based off a prompt of your choice.
- For every 20 weeks (for those who make it that far) of non-stop completion, Viera Champion will write a short story about topic/plot of your choice. Your request for the story can be as specific and detailed as you would like.
- For every 4th consecutive week passed AND following the theme (one themed piece will do), Glass Mouse will do one character portrait (colour, celshaded) of your choice**.
* within board rules and reasonable size constraints.
** within legal, SFW and personal limits.
Don't worry about remembering these. The prize crafters will keep an eye out and let you know when you qualify for a prize.
If you have a prize you want to offer, speak up.