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1. All entries must be labeled with the following:

2. All Entries must be PG-13:I plan on using your entries around Gaia, especially in my signature. I therefore do not accept any entries that are not PG-13, not even through PM's or emails. Don't waste the effort.
3a. No Art Theft: Seriously. If I find out I will kill you. All your entries will be removed from the contest, and you will be barred from re-entering.
3b.This includes direct refference copying/eyeballing Click here to see what constitutes copying.
4.No entering previously commissioned art: I will accept entries from artists I have previously commissioned, but not the picture I commissioned from them.
5. All entries must be in by end date: Seriously guys, you have four months. If you can't get your s**t together in four months, I have no sympathy for you.
6. All entries become property of me: Once you send the entry, I keeeeep et. I may still use it regardless of whether or not it wins. Be advised of that when you enter. This does not mean I will claim it as my art. I would never do such a thing. This also does not mean I expect you not to use it as a sample (or in a banner, or any silly thing like that). However, it does mean they will be subject to resizing and such from my end.
7. Be nice to the other artists: If I catch you being a dickwad to the other artists or contestants, your entry will be thrown out regardless of how good it is.
8. Every catagory must have the proper ammount of entries in order for the prize to be handed out. This means that at, by the end of the contest, if some subcatagories do not have three entries, the prize for that subcatagory may not be handed out. There must be atleast 50 contest entries for each of the main catagories (Couple,Castore,and Heth) for me to give out the main prizes( 1st,2nd,and 3rd). All secondary catagories must have 5 acceptable entries in order to properly judge (I and the judges will deem what is acceptable).



Is there an entry fee? Nope, it's completely free to enter. I would definately not charge you to draw something for me. Only crazies do that.
Can I win even if I don't have anime/manga style? I promise nothing, but generally I don't care what style you use, I like all art.
Can I enter a sketch/non coloured picture? All forms of drawn art are allowed.
Does picture size matter? Yes and no. I do not care what size your picture is (as if it's too big i'll just resize it) but if a picture is scanned too tiny to make out the details this may hurt you in the long run, as if we can't see the picture very well we may not be able to give it the judgement it deserves. If your picture causes H-Scroll, I humbly request you url link it and not IMG link it.
Are collaborations allowed? Yes, but make sure to put both names on the entry form, and divving up the prize loot is on you and your buddy, not me.
Can I enter multiple times? Yes. Every entry can win a seperate prize, but one entry can only win one prize. You do not need to catagorize your entry, I will do that for you, but if there's a particular prize you want to shoot for, feel free to draw an entry aimed for that prize.
Can I enter a story? No. Sorry, but i'm really not interested in receiving written works. I trust that very few people could get my characters proper without knowing lots and lots more information on them than what is held in the subject area.
What kind of things can I enter?: You may submit original (either with photoshop, or natural materials) artwork of my characters. I am not looking for any of the following: Pixel Dolls,Avartar edits,stories,banners (unless you just wanna make me one to be nice) or photography or Photomanips (Unless the photograph is of something you made out of physical materials, such as a doll.)
Can I enter a pixel doll/Avatar edit? See last question.
Can I draw original characters? No, you may only draw my characters if you plan on entering them in this contest. To get more information on my characters, click on the provided pictures in the "subject" area.
Can I draw original costumes on your characters? Yes, you may. Infact, there's a whole prize for just those types of pictures. I do request however that you read your subject information before you go dressing them up. There are guidelines held within the subject dossiers related to what kind of thing they would wear.
I'm bad with remembering stuff. Anyway you could remind me of this contest later? I have started a list for PM reminders of this contests end date. If you wish to be reminded, Sign up here.
Notice: These rules are subject to change as I see necessary.

Best Realism: Self explainatory really...
Best Non-Anime/Alternative Style: Anything that isn't realism or Anime shall be eligible for this prize.
Chibi: Best Chibis get these!
Sexiest: Sexiest is not to be confused with "sexual". No completely skanktastic groping of parts Heth/Castore doesn't even have, KTHX.
Darkest: Most sinister or angstiest. This prize only applies to Heth.
Most Dynamic (Best Action): Most action oriented, can also be thought of as 'coolest pose'. This prize only applies to Heth.
Cutest: Most adorable. Do not confuse with "Chibi". Things can be cute without being 1/3 the size. This prize only applies to Castore.
Best Costumes/Original Outfits: Best costumes or original outfits, within the guidelines given for Heth and Castore. This prize only applies to Couples and Castore alone.
Most Romantic: Sweetest and/or sexiest couple picture. Once again, no dirty stuff. This prize only applies to Couples.
Funniest: The one that makes us laugh the hardest. "Just wrong" humour can apply provided it's PG-13. This prize only applies to Couples.



Challenge 1 - Wanted posters: Such as is issued by the FBI.Could also be a couples picture, with the posters side by side one another. Here are mock ups to give you an idea: Heth,Castore. Don't use the template I used, as thats just lazy.
Challenge 2 - Sleepy time/underpants: Heth and Castore in their underpants, either in the comfort of their own room (Shoji screen walls, tatami matting) on their futon (floor mattress, ala Japanese bedding style) probably getting ready to sleep, or already asleep, or just waking up (As thats the only time their in just their undergarments).Heth and Castore have very similar undergarments. Heth wears a white a-shirt (what is uncoothly known as a 'wife-beater') and black boxers. Castore wears a womens white a-shirt (cut higher under the arms so your boobs don't fall out, and thicker material so you can't see through it), and a fairly new style of underpants, womens boxer briefs, which are also black. As a note, if you draw them already asleep/waking up, Castore tends to always lay ONTOP of Heth or in some position that prevents him from getting up while shes asleep.
Challenge 3 - Child Castore and Dollie Heth: When Castore was a 'child', she created a doll of Heth to play with, since the real Heth was not interested in such things. She did not tell Heth of this doll (though he knew anyways as she later found out). Pictures of a child version Castore playing with, cradling, or otherwise holding her Heth doll. Castore's outfit can be original (more kiddish would be awesome), but it must be white. Dollie Heth must be in his full suit, with shades.
Challenge 4 - Heth and his baby (Lovelace): Heth has a very unusual bond with his pet rat, Lovelace (prefaced in the 'relationships section of his dossier), whom is probably the only living being he can claim to love short of Castore herself, and he is much more open about his affiinity with the rodent. Heth has let Lovelace do some very unusual things that he probably wouldn't tolerate from anyone elses pets, such as sit on his face and eat right at the dinner table (sitting on it). Show us the Heth/Lovelace lurve.

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