08-28-2006, 07:58 PM
Official, approved by Forte.
Introduction:
It's concept is to see who makes the best subtext. Subtext, as I'm sure most of you know, is the caption in a signature, usually reflecting on the signature.
How to Play:
This is very simple. Every round lasts about five days. The contestants have three days to get their entries in. (Not too hard, just one line of text). The judges have two-three days to finish their ratings. However, it would be preferred if the judges could finish their ratings ASAP, then we can move on to the next round faster. The judges will rate each subtext out of ten, (.5 decimals only please). The person/people with the lowest subtext score will be eliminated.
The subtext has several aspects the judges will consider.
Length: How long is it? If it's too long, it'll need a fade. Depending on how much space is left in the signature, you may be only able to fit 2 words, or perhaps an entire sentence. Dont make it too long however.
Appropriateness: Does it fit the signature? If a signature has a butterfly picture on it, and you come up with the subtext - 'I like chips', that obviously does not reflect the butterfly.
Wording: How is it worded? If it's an elegant signature, you'd need a very elegant subtext, which means it would be best if it didn't rhyme, or say something really silly. Try to make the person reading it laugh, or try to capture the signature. Try not to make jokes or references to something in particular, because not everyone may understand.
Some judges may also judge on other aspects that they feel is important for a subtext.
Fades:
If a subtext is too long, or if you wish to break it up into two (or more) parts. You may simply insert a fade. A fade would just be posted as *fade*. For example, a subtext could be:
I'm singing in the rain *fade* such a wonderful feeling
What that will look like in a real signature is the subtext "I'm singing in the rain" displaying all by itself, and then fading into the words "such a wonderful feeling". Then, the first line is gone. The fade repeats after the last part.
Rules:
1. Subtexts must be 100% your own. No quotes from ANYTHING. Songs, books, etc.
2. If you do not submit a subtext for a round, you will be automatically disqualified.
3. If you know you are going to miss a round, PM me, and I will PM you a signature in advance.
4. If the judging time has passed, and the judges still haven't rated. I will post the next round anyways.
5. I reserve the right to kick anyone out of the contest.
If you wish, you may submit a signature to me for the next round. However, you can only do this if you are a judge, or not participating in the game anymore.
Previous Winners
IDBSKQ - Gemma58
IDBSKQ2 - Degatimra
IDBSKQ Survivor - seashell2_js
IDBSKQ4 - Forte
If you have won a previous subtext king and queen, you will only be allowed to participate up to, but not including the last round. This is so that more people can have a chance at winning.
Prizes
There will be a trophy for the winner, the final three could also get a graphic request from me if they wanted to.
Bonus?
Yes, I am adding a new element to the game. There will now be a Bonus in every round. (Except the first and the last). The person with the highest subtext score each round will get a bonus for next round. The bonus is an additional 1 point from each judge. Judges, please DO NOT add the bonus point in the ratings you post. The bonus will be calculated when I post the excel.
If there happens to be a tie for the bonus, each judge will have a vote and vote for the subtext they like the most. The person with the most votes will recieve the bonus. You CANNOT get the bonus two rounds in a row.
Sign Ups
To sign up, simply post I want to sign up in some way.
Signups will end on the 28th. It may end earlier or later depending on the amount of people.
Judge Sign ups -
PM me your applications to be a judge, I need about 2-4. Please also include that if you would like to participate in the contest if you are not selected as a judge. (For the number of total judges, it must be an odd number.)
Judges -
WIS
Gemma58
graphitesmoothie
Contestants -
cateraction - Eliminated round 3
Ryguy - Eliminated round 3
Pixalation - Eliminated round 5
oogabooga - Eliminated Round 2
Benladesh
Theonlysaneone - Did not submit subtext Round 1
Kagemucha - Did not submit subtext Round 1
Q77 - Did not submit subtext Round 2
Lord_Owlstar - Eliminated round 4
brett618 - Eliminated round 4
guardian - Did not submit subtext Round 1
professorelite
Blk Mage
Introduction:
It's concept is to see who makes the best subtext. Subtext, as I'm sure most of you know, is the caption in a signature, usually reflecting on the signature.
How to Play:
This is very simple. Every round lasts about five days. The contestants have three days to get their entries in. (Not too hard, just one line of text). The judges have two-three days to finish their ratings. However, it would be preferred if the judges could finish their ratings ASAP, then we can move on to the next round faster. The judges will rate each subtext out of ten, (.5 decimals only please). The person/people with the lowest subtext score will be eliminated.
The subtext has several aspects the judges will consider.
Length: How long is it? If it's too long, it'll need a fade. Depending on how much space is left in the signature, you may be only able to fit 2 words, or perhaps an entire sentence. Dont make it too long however.
Appropriateness: Does it fit the signature? If a signature has a butterfly picture on it, and you come up with the subtext - 'I like chips', that obviously does not reflect the butterfly.
Wording: How is it worded? If it's an elegant signature, you'd need a very elegant subtext, which means it would be best if it didn't rhyme, or say something really silly. Try to make the person reading it laugh, or try to capture the signature. Try not to make jokes or references to something in particular, because not everyone may understand.
Some judges may also judge on other aspects that they feel is important for a subtext.
Fades:
If a subtext is too long, or if you wish to break it up into two (or more) parts. You may simply insert a fade. A fade would just be posted as *fade*. For example, a subtext could be:
I'm singing in the rain *fade* such a wonderful feeling
What that will look like in a real signature is the subtext "I'm singing in the rain" displaying all by itself, and then fading into the words "such a wonderful feeling". Then, the first line is gone. The fade repeats after the last part.
Rules:
1. Subtexts must be 100% your own. No quotes from ANYTHING. Songs, books, etc.
2. If you do not submit a subtext for a round, you will be automatically disqualified.
3. If you know you are going to miss a round, PM me, and I will PM you a signature in advance.
4. If the judging time has passed, and the judges still haven't rated. I will post the next round anyways.
5. I reserve the right to kick anyone out of the contest.
If you wish, you may submit a signature to me for the next round. However, you can only do this if you are a judge, or not participating in the game anymore.
Previous Winners
IDBSKQ - Gemma58
IDBSKQ2 - Degatimra
IDBSKQ Survivor - seashell2_js
IDBSKQ4 - Forte
If you have won a previous subtext king and queen, you will only be allowed to participate up to, but not including the last round. This is so that more people can have a chance at winning.
Prizes
There will be a trophy for the winner, the final three could also get a graphic request from me if they wanted to.
Bonus?
Yes, I am adding a new element to the game. There will now be a Bonus in every round. (Except the first and the last). The person with the highest subtext score each round will get a bonus for next round. The bonus is an additional 1 point from each judge. Judges, please DO NOT add the bonus point in the ratings you post. The bonus will be calculated when I post the excel.
If there happens to be a tie for the bonus, each judge will have a vote and vote for the subtext they like the most. The person with the most votes will recieve the bonus. You CANNOT get the bonus two rounds in a row.
Sign Ups
To sign up, simply post I want to sign up in some way.
Signups will end on the 28th. It may end earlier or later depending on the amount of people.
Judge Sign ups -
PM me your applications to be a judge, I need about 2-4. Please also include that if you would like to participate in the contest if you are not selected as a judge. (For the number of total judges, it must be an odd number.)
Judges -
WIS
Gemma58
graphitesmoothie
Contestants -
cateraction - Eliminated round 3
Ryguy - Eliminated round 3
Pixalation - Eliminated round 5
oogabooga - Eliminated Round 2
Benladesh
Theonlysaneone - Did not submit subtext Round 1
Kagemucha - Did not submit subtext Round 1
Q77 - Did not submit subtext Round 2
Lord_Owlstar - Eliminated round 4
brett618 - Eliminated round 4
guardian - Did not submit subtext Round 1
professorelite
Blk Mage
