Contests

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UPDATE 1: FOR THE GREEN ROUTE RUN, TAKING THE SHOPKEEPER PATH IS ALSO VALID IN ADDITION TO THE CAMPFIRE PATH. YOU CANNOT TAKE ANYTHING FROM THE SHOPKEEPER THOUGH!

UPDATE 2: FOR ADDITIONAL INFO REGARDING SPELL USAGE (WHIRL/MANA STEAL) READ THIS:

So using it on a rock or hostage or non-enemy counts as a use. Though its probably a bad thing if you're hitting a rock or if you just miss
Essentially my intention was to prevent someone using it after a battle when they already killed everything and then being like "oh I guess that counts"
Hopefully that explains it well and there's no loopholes
EDIT: Also for Mana Steal it must be 5 separate spell uses, so doublecast when you have full trinity counts as 1 use and not 2*

### Winter's Prompt Art Contest (2020-04-26 - 2020-05-10)

**Winner:** Varna

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### Winter's Short Story Contest (2020-04-26 - 2020-05-10)

Winner: Harry

Way of Life

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#### Can I enter more than 1 contest?

Yes! However, you may win only one of them. I'd certainly be impressed if you did enter all of them and did a good job for each one though wink

#### I'm confused about the speedrun contest. Can you show an example of a run?

Yes, here you go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3Y3iAqRX1w. In the video I first do a red route run by only taking the top paths, and then after that I do a green route run by only taking the bottom paths. For the red run I chose to take Whirl and got a time of 3:23, and for the green route run I chose to take Mana Steal and got a time of 2:33. So my total run time would be 5:56 if I submitted those as my runs. For the video I did each route run consecutively, but you do not have to do the same. You may do and submit either run independently of the other run if you so choose. You must however still submit a speedrun for each route at some point to be entered to win!

#### How do I record my gameplay to submit a speedrun?

Personally I use OBS (https://obsproject.com). Just set it to the game screen and then start recording when you begin your run session and stop recording when you finish. Also I'm sure there's probably some other good free recording alternatives as well.

#### How do I know you'll actually give away a prize?

I've held a OSFE writing contest in the past (and given away a prize for it), and umm... I've also sent bead art to @EdenDev ?
That's pretty much my track record I guess so take away from it what you want.

#### Why 1000 word count for the writing contest?

The average word count of the previous writing contest was around 1000. For reference, the previous writing contest winner's entry has a 1300 word count: https://pastebin.com/eDPXNWqX. A few paragraphs less than that is all you need at the very least so I believe in you.

#### What's bead art?

It's a pixel design made with beads! Here's a video of me showcasing the OSFE bead art prizes if you want to get a better idea of what they're like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61phB1RmTXE

#### Why do the spell icons for the prizes look different?

To save myself some time I used spell icon bead art that I had already made prior to the launch of the game, when the spell style was pixel and the art for a few of them was different. This was just to showcase the prize though, as I will be making ANY spell icon prizes for the winners as they look in their current art in-game. Unless you want the old artwork, in which case I can do that too.

#### If I win, when will I receive my prize?

Since I have to make each winners' choice of spell/artifact/pet/character it might take a week (maybe two) before everything gets sent off. After that, it'll take however long depending on the distance from me (West Coast USA) to you. Also, a heads up to people outside the U.S.: there's a chance that due to COVID-19 I unfortunately wouldn't be able to send it to you right away. In that case, I would aim to send it as soon as the shipping restriction is lifted for your country.

#### I can't speedrun, draw, or write. Is there anything I can do to still get a prize?

You poor soul. However, do not lose all hope! Maybe it would be a good idea to try and help others out in the contest with ideas and strategies and whatnot! wink

#### Does submitted art for the art contest have to be digital?

Nope! You're also not restricted to 2D, so you can make 3D things if that's what you're good at. If you're unsure on whether an idea you have is acceptable, feel free to shoot me a message so I can give you the go ahead or not.

#### Can I submit a meme for the art contest?

Nice try, but no. Maybe there can be a meme contest in the future.

#### What factors do you judge on for the art/writing contests?

1. What I like. I will try to be as objective as possible, but there will be styles that will appeal to me more.
2. Your story/art should make some sense within the OSFE universe. Don't go too crazy.
3. Creatvity, effort, something unexpected and outside the box. I kinda have an idea of what to expect from entries, so if you throw me a curveball and knock my socks off I'll be impressed.
4. Quality. Not the biggest factor, but something I do take into account.

#### Will you do more contests for the other characters?

If these contests get enough support/entrants and I still have the time then I'll think about it! wink