★★ WINNERS UP // see post 4

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a few brief, overall rules:

★ don't disrespect anyone's avatar. i've never had this happen in a contest, and i don't want to see it happen now.
★ don't pm me. no seriously, don't.
★ if i've missed adding your entry or placed the wrong user name on it, flag me down in the thread and i'll take care of it.
★ if you don't specifically ask for feedback, i'm not going to give it. when i do, i give constructive criticism. if i don't like something, i'll tell you. you're welcome to change your avatar as much as you like until the due date.
★ you each get three entries. period. that's it.
★ don't advertise here unless you ask my permission.

avatars are due // Friday, June 24 at 6:00 PM EST

this means i stop accepting entries when my time stamp reads after six. i don't care what yours says, because there's a strong change we're in different time zones. also: i will attempt to make an announcement at six. sometimes this doesn't work because i'm not at home.

prizes

★ first prize // 50,000
★ second prize // 25,000
★ third prize // 10,000
★ honorable mention // 7,500
★ honorable mention // 7,500

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gray is looking for

★ something fun!
★ i like those sharp teeth. i can't remember what they're called. but they're awesome.
★ fremere's guard is one of my favorite items, just an fyi. i only have one of those, though.
★ clutter. i like clutter that's tastefully done. i don't like to see items just thrown onto an avatar liek woah
★ enviro. please leave the base skin and eyes the same, but you're welcome to use items to change them. ^^




because this is an open-ended contest, links to avatars from the arena that i like are below. they can give you an idea of what i like to see. i don't enjoy doing a "favorites" list during competition because i don't like all the pandering it creates, nor do i like having to answer "well, why isn't mine on the favorites list?"

[ x ] x [ x ] x [ x ] x [ x ] x [ x ] x [ x ] x [ x ] x [ x ] x [ x ] x [ x ] x [ x ] x [ x ] x [ x ]



gray doesn't want

★ buckteeth. i hate them.
★ background items. no scenic backgrounds. at all.
★ in general, i don't like the items that float around the avatar, like bubbles or petals. please don't use them.
★ nothing more expensive than one million gold. you can fudge this a little, but not too much. entries that cost more than one million will be disqualified
★ no goddamn mercury's moons. at all. please. for the love of all things good and tasty.

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Entries

PHOENIX xx ASHES ● heather_wobbles ● Angelisa ● kasoday ● Loscann ● haku panda chan - - - xx ● 666Linx2Death666 ● 666Linx2Death666 ● q vv a a k ● kasoday ● Luxurious Goddess ● Forsakinz ● BtEwLiLlAiSgWhAtN ● P e a c h es -N- P e a rs ● PHOENIX xx ASHES ● iKrazayy ● puffeez ● o0_mystic_0o ● dark-angel-0193 ● pordgerz ● tererer ● Penor Waffles ● iikiwiiwaffl3 ● tererer ● freedomsadvocate ● mixed up signals ● haku panda chan - - - xx ● PHOENIX xx ASHES ● shippou-chan ● puffeez ● ChOcOsTrAw100 ● kasoday ● o0_mystic_0o ● Dark Effect ● Treeshee ● haku panda chan - - - xx ● freedomsadvocate ● ApingPing ● freedomsadvocate ● shippou-chan ● freedomsadvocate ● ApingPing ● natsuohime ● Treeshee ● shippou-chan ● xMOONLiiGHT l o t u s

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WINNERS

First, let me just say this was VERY difficult to judge. Again, thank you, everyone, for your entries. Had I been able to give out prizes to everyone, I would have.

Just a bit on how I judged, for those of you who are curious. I took all the entries and numbered them. By doing this, I eliminated all names and biases. I whittled the entries down and then I picked my favorites. Avatars were chosen based on over all cost, adherence to the theme (which all hinged on my personal opinion), and personal taste. So, without further ado, the winners.

First:
by haku panda chan - - - xx
Second:
by Treeshee
Third:
by PHOENIX xx ASHES
HM:
by o0_mystic_0o
HM:
by q vv a a k


So CONGRATS GUYS, and thanks again! I'll be back, you know it, with another contest idea soon enough.

[PHOENIX xx ASHES]

I hope you get some good entries.

[KID FXCKING GRIM]

__________________

( ★ ★ ★ )
I am for you an illusion. Without appearance.
Without even shape. Wishing I wans't beyond your imagination.

мαвoʀosнɪ ☂

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何万キロの道も_____________________何時間の闇でも_____________________自由自在に君の_____________________思い通り動きます_____________________

■ ■ -falls in- I SHALL PREVAIL! XD;
■ ■

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● ✖- -●● deep down inside, i want to be a pony ● — — — — — — — — — —
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxGRAY IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU MIX SPEED, CRACK AND ACID

xxxHaku o__o Your format is so pretty!!

AND SHE'S LIKE MIXING HARD LIQUORS.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
just more exciting — — — — and without the hangover in the morning ✖✖ ❤

[KID FXCKING GRIM]

__________________

( ★ ★ ★ )
I am for you an illusion. Without appearance.
Without even shape. Wishing I wans't beyond your imagination.

мαвoʀosнɪ ☂

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何万キロの道も_____________________何時間の闇でも_____________________自由自在に君の_____________________思い通り動きます_____________________

■ ■ thank youuu ~ ;DD
■ ■ does gray-chii want haku to make one for her? ;D

[Rex Arturus]

I would love to try! The only thing is it might be...forever, 'cos tektek really hates me right now.

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● ✖- -●● deep down inside, i want to be a pony ● — — — — — — — — — —
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxGRAY IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU MIX SPEED, CRACK AND ACID

xxxOh, no, I usually make my own. ^^ Thanks for the offer, though~

AND SHE'S LIKE MIXING HARD LIQUORS.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
just more exciting — — — — and without the hangover in the morning ✖✖ ❤

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● ✖- -●● deep down inside, i want to be a pony ● — — — — — — — — — —
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxGRAY IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU MIX SPEED, CRACK AND ACID

xxxADSKLFJSDLKFJ I WAS STUPID. Envio is now up.

...I should list more items that I like.

AND SHE'S LIKE MIXING HARD LIQUORS.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
just more exciting — — — — and without the hangover in the morning ✖✖ ❤

[PHOENIX xx ASHES]

Total Value: 663,468 Gold
[Item Information]

Item List:
Determined Eyes
Atrum Egg
Black Cobweb Shirt
Fremere's Guard 5th Gen.
Voracious Fog
Infernal Spirit
Alruna's Rose 4th Gen
Sharp Fish Teeth

What do you think?

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PHOENIX xx ASHES

Total Value: 663,468 Gold
[Item Information]

Item List:
Determined Eyes
Atrum Egg
Black Cobweb Shirt
Fremere's Guard 5th Gen.
Voracious Fog
Infernal Spirit
Alruna's Rose 4th Gen
Sharp Fish Teeth

What do you think?

● ✖- -●● deep down inside, i want to be a pony ● — — — — — — — — — —
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxGRAY IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU MIX SPEED, CRACK AND ACID

xxx

...that. is ********. COOL.

AND SHE'S LIKE MIXING HARD LIQUORS.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
just more exciting — — — — and without the hangover in the morning ✖✖ ❤

[PHOENIX xx ASHES]

wink

I am glad you like it.

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● ✖- -●● deep down inside, i want to be a pony ● — — — — — — — — — —
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxGRAY IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU MIX SPEED, CRACK AND ACID

xxxI do~

AND SHE'S LIKE MIXING HARD LIQUORS.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
just more exciting — — — — and without the hangover in the morning ✖✖ ❤