WE'VE GOT A CONTEST GOIN ON!!!!!

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This is a "Group Challenge" which will take place in 3 Rounds. (subject to correction, its 4:30am) :p
Starting Today Nov. 21st 2011

1st round
Writers and Pencilers!
go to the Challenge Folder and find the Characters that have been loaded. 6 characters total on 4 pages.
*Writers* ~ Make up a one page plot idea using these characters, you can give them names, sides (good/bad), they are yours to be creative with in order to make an original story idea. Tell us who is who, and what part they play in your story Idea. We will vote in the comments on which we like the best and even give critiques to help make the story idea better. Then, The best 2 plot concepts will move to the next round.

*Pencilers* ~ Take the Characters and draw them in a fitting style, that you believe gives the characters versatility, and feel free to do some tweaking (weapons, costumes etc.). Some of the characters are just heads, give them bodies fitting for the visual personality you see. You don't have to draw all of the characters, but the more characters you draw, the better everyone will be able to see your vision and style. We will vote on who's style and redesigns we like the most in the comments and give feedback to help build up each other, and the best 2 artists will move to the final round.

2nd Round
Inkers, Colorists, letterers & Writers
*Inkers & Colorists* ~ The 2 winners of the art contest will have there work in the challenge folder. Pick one or both of the artists work to ink/color. Colorists don't have to wait for someone to ink a piece of art in order to color it, but you can, if you prefer. Again we will vote on the comments on who we feel did the best overall job and the 2 winners will move to the final round. Again the comments should also include critiques and encouragement.

*Letterers* ~ Take the winning art, the one you like best and turn the one page plot into a fake story (you don't have to rearrange anything, or use the whole page) in other words, make it look like a conversation/monologue in a comic book. Use you imagination. Add in some screaming, sound effects etc. Show off your lettering talents basically. We will critique and give suggestions as well as vote for our favorite in the comments. the 2 winners will move to the final round.

*Writers* ~ The two final writers will take the winning plot Ideas (the one they each wrote) and write a 12 page story in comic book format based on their plot.

3rd Round
Pencilers, Inkers, Colorist & Letters
*Final Round* ~ The previous Winners will come together, to complete the 12 page stories, from beginning to end.
You will be split up into two groups to finish, and the group that has the Best work, out of the two 12 page comics will win the grand prize. But no one that gets this far leaves empty handed. Look at the finalist prize.

***PRIZES***
Finalist Prize!!!!
If you made it to be one of the 2 finalist teams you will be getting your hard work PRINTED!!! That's right BOTH stories that make it to the final round will be printed in a Comic Book Called "Challenging Tales" This will be a comic book published through Immortal Samurai Comics www.immortalsamurai.com that you will be able to share and use for your portfolios. You will of course be listed in the book, but also get your deviant art web page listed as well.

Grand Prize!!!!!
Not only will you get the Finalist Prize, but you will also get the Top Spots for your names on the Cover. Your story will be featured 1st in the comic book. Plus you will be getting a Bumper Sticker with art from your story for free, and 1 Free issue of the comic book for each of you. Your names and pictures (if you like) will be featured on the inside cover with links to your website or deviant art. (Your choice)

(What happens to the cash that is made from the comic book you may be asking?)
All the money (if there is anything after expenses for printing and prizes) goes back into the fund for the next Challenge. The prizes will hopefully continue to get better and better as we sell more and more books. (You have to tell your friends) The goal for these Challenges is to create comic books, and give direction to our individual as well as collective talents. Hone your skills, and make some great connections with other talented artists that share your dream, to become a published comic book writer, creator, artist.  ..... (and of course the biggest dream to get paid to do it) It all starts with the 1st step, so here is your challenge, are you willing to take it?

(Each of the future "Group Challenge" winners will be printed under the "Challenging Tales" title.)


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jayfelde's avatar
Is this still going on?? Would love to get in on it if possible...sounds like a fun time!!