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Hello,
This journal has been a long time coming and for that, we sincerely apologise. There are mitigating factors for this delay but, at the end of the day, they are excuses. So without wasting any more time, let's lay out our judging criteria for those who wished to know!
CRITERIA
Our judging is separated into two sections; Effort, and Storytelling. Effort is graded out of 5, while Storytelling is graded out of 10.
Here is the in-depth requirements for grades in Effort:
SCORE
5/5- The artist’s entry has demonstrated an absolute amount of effort based on their skill level.
4/5- The artist’s entry has demonstrated a great amount of effort based on their skill level.
3/5- The artist’s entry has demonstrated an adequate amount of effort based on their skill level.
2/5- the artist’s entry has somewhat demonstrated an amount of effort based on their skill level.
1/5- The artist’s entry has hardly demonstrated an amount of effort based on their skill level.
0/5- The artist’s entry has demonstrated no amount of effort based on their skill level.
What we look for in EFFORT:
• If there is no colour: Does the artwork still look “complete”? Are, based on the artist’s skill, the lines considered sloppy? Even with no colour, are there backgrounds, or some way of conveying the setting?
• If the entire entry is sketched: Does the sketching still allow recognizable characters? If the words are written, are they easily readable?
• If there is colour/or greyscale/pretty much a “complete” entry: Is there consistency in character designs? Do the colours add to the mood? Do they clash? Are backgrounds defined or do they tend to vanish?
As you can see, we don't give a separate grade for art skill levels. That would be unfair. So long as you have made your entry to best of YOUR ability, you will get the marks. We have had many people this round worry about disappointing their partners and bringing down their combined score average; please, don't! It doesn't matter if you are paired with someone who is above your skill level. So long as we can clearly see the effort put into your work, you will NOT bring down your combined score average.
Next up is Storytelling. This one is fairly self-explanatory! Here is the in-depth requirements for grades in it:
SCORE
10/10- The author’s entry was coherent, very intriguing, had very consistent characterization and was relevant to the objective.
9/10- The author’s entry was coherent, intriguing, had consistent characterization and was relevant to the objective.
8/10- The author’s entry was coherent, interesting, had consistent characterization and was relevant to the objective.
7/10- The author’s entry was coherent, somewhat interesting, had somewhat consistent characterization and was relevant to the objective.
6/10- The author’s entry was somewhat coherent, mildly interesting, had somewhat consistent characterization and was relevant to the objective.
5/10- The author’s entry was somewhat coherent, had somewhat consistent characterization and was relevant to the objective, with a few moments of unclarity in terms of the direction.
4/10- The author’s entry was somewhat coherent, had not very consistent characterization and was relevant to the objective, with a few moments of unclarity in terms of the direction.
3/10- The author’s entry was not very coherent, had not very consistent characterization and was relevant to the objective, with a few moments of unclarity in terms of the direction.
2/10- The author’s entry was not coherent, did not have consistent characterization and was vaguely relevant to the objective.
1/10- The author’s entry was not coherent, did not have consistent characterization and was not relevant to the objective.
0/10- The author’s entry was incomplete, insufficient, or completely off the topic of the group.
What we look for in STORYTELLING:
• Did the story stay coherent and consistent in it’s entirety (based on the media used)?
• Did the story keep your interest as you read it? Where there parts which seemed to drag, or lose your interest entirely?
• Did the story reach its objective? Did it stray off topic a lot?
• Were the characters consistent and clear? This includes their trainer, their Pokemon, as well as the opponent.
• Was the use of Pokemon battling an interesting take?
• If there are words, are they properly spelled, and enhance the storyline?
• IF THERE ARE NO WORDS--Is a storyline still conveyed?
• IF IT IS SPLASH PAGES--can you still understand the story, just by looking at each of the images? Does the writing accompanying it enhance or take away from the images?
And that's our judging criteria! Much of it is common sense, but we hope this look into it will help future entries. Again, we sincerely apologise for the delay in releasing this.
If you have any questions concerning the criteria or R3, feel free to comment and we will get back to you ASAP.
I am taking this opportunity to remind everyone that you have just over two weeks to submit your R3! If you haven't already started, I would strongly advise doing so!
This journal has been a long time coming and for that, we sincerely apologise. There are mitigating factors for this delay but, at the end of the day, they are excuses. So without wasting any more time, let's lay out our judging criteria for those who wished to know!
CRITERIA
Our judging is separated into two sections; Effort, and Storytelling. Effort is graded out of 5, while Storytelling is graded out of 10.
Here is the in-depth requirements for grades in Effort:
SCORE
5/5- The artist’s entry has demonstrated an absolute amount of effort based on their skill level.
4/5- The artist’s entry has demonstrated a great amount of effort based on their skill level.
3/5- The artist’s entry has demonstrated an adequate amount of effort based on their skill level.
2/5- the artist’s entry has somewhat demonstrated an amount of effort based on their skill level.
1/5- The artist’s entry has hardly demonstrated an amount of effort based on their skill level.
0/5- The artist’s entry has demonstrated no amount of effort based on their skill level.
What we look for in EFFORT:
• If there is no colour: Does the artwork still look “complete”? Are, based on the artist’s skill, the lines considered sloppy? Even with no colour, are there backgrounds, or some way of conveying the setting?
• If the entire entry is sketched: Does the sketching still allow recognizable characters? If the words are written, are they easily readable?
• If there is colour/or greyscale/pretty much a “complete” entry: Is there consistency in character designs? Do the colours add to the mood? Do they clash? Are backgrounds defined or do they tend to vanish?
As you can see, we don't give a separate grade for art skill levels. That would be unfair. So long as you have made your entry to best of YOUR ability, you will get the marks. We have had many people this round worry about disappointing their partners and bringing down their combined score average; please, don't! It doesn't matter if you are paired with someone who is above your skill level. So long as we can clearly see the effort put into your work, you will NOT bring down your combined score average.
Next up is Storytelling. This one is fairly self-explanatory! Here is the in-depth requirements for grades in it:
SCORE
10/10- The author’s entry was coherent, very intriguing, had very consistent characterization and was relevant to the objective.
9/10- The author’s entry was coherent, intriguing, had consistent characterization and was relevant to the objective.
8/10- The author’s entry was coherent, interesting, had consistent characterization and was relevant to the objective.
7/10- The author’s entry was coherent, somewhat interesting, had somewhat consistent characterization and was relevant to the objective.
6/10- The author’s entry was somewhat coherent, mildly interesting, had somewhat consistent characterization and was relevant to the objective.
5/10- The author’s entry was somewhat coherent, had somewhat consistent characterization and was relevant to the objective, with a few moments of unclarity in terms of the direction.
4/10- The author’s entry was somewhat coherent, had not very consistent characterization and was relevant to the objective, with a few moments of unclarity in terms of the direction.
3/10- The author’s entry was not very coherent, had not very consistent characterization and was relevant to the objective, with a few moments of unclarity in terms of the direction.
2/10- The author’s entry was not coherent, did not have consistent characterization and was vaguely relevant to the objective.
1/10- The author’s entry was not coherent, did not have consistent characterization and was not relevant to the objective.
0/10- The author’s entry was incomplete, insufficient, or completely off the topic of the group.
What we look for in STORYTELLING:
• Did the story stay coherent and consistent in it’s entirety (based on the media used)?
• Did the story keep your interest as you read it? Where there parts which seemed to drag, or lose your interest entirely?
• Did the story reach its objective? Did it stray off topic a lot?
• Were the characters consistent and clear? This includes their trainer, their Pokemon, as well as the opponent.
• Was the use of Pokemon battling an interesting take?
• If there are words, are they properly spelled, and enhance the storyline?
• IF THERE ARE NO WORDS--Is a storyline still conveyed?
• IF IT IS SPLASH PAGES--can you still understand the story, just by looking at each of the images? Does the writing accompanying it enhance or take away from the images?
And that's our judging criteria! Much of it is common sense, but we hope this look into it will help future entries. Again, we sincerely apologise for the delay in releasing this.
If you have any questions concerning the criteria or R3, feel free to comment and we will get back to you ASAP.
I am taking this opportunity to remind everyone that you have just over two weeks to submit your R3! If you haven't already started, I would strongly advise doing so!
Bronze
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THE WINNERS
Hello to our final five contestants!
Let me start by thank you all profusely for your patience and continued participation in SXL; we are incredibly flattered to have received the attention that we did, and none of this could have happened without your support.
I shan't go into a long cheesy speech- with no further ado, here are the winners of Sixfold League!
In 1st place...
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:star:Alexander Reid of Moeras!:star:
Congratulations to ~Akaikane (https://www.deviantart.com/akaikane), who wins the following:
- Your choice of Pokemon merchandise, art supplies, or a combination of the two, from Sunyshore Pokémart, Pokévault, or Amazon.
-12 month
Small Update
Hello!
Sorry for the lack of communication lately- just a quick journal to let you know to expect R6 results before the end of this month! We're absolutely thrilled with the entries and we can't wait to dispense prizes! (Though it does involve waiting for a bill to come out, hence the wait until the end of this month... sorry!)
Thank you again for all your participation!
R6 Extension
Hello folks!
Due to many of our finalists needing personal extensions, we've decided to add on an extra week to the timer. We're stoked to see your final entries!
Round 6
Sixfold League: The Final Round
On the cusp of victory, you have found your chance at glory cruelly snatched from you. A sickening scene lies before you- carnage and tears litter the battlefield. With you is one of your beloved partner Pokémon, and before you is a maniacal tyrant whose intentions are shrouded in uncertainty. You have a chance, albeit slim, to stop her rampage before it brings an entire region to its knees.
What do you do?
read the story here for better details on the situation!
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- The objective of this round is to subdue Mirage before she can gain the upper hand. You may knock her out if need be, bu
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Hey, just a small question of curiosity! Are we still strictly sticking to teams passing?
If so, what will happen in the case of someone dropping out? Will their spot be automatically filled by the person on the other team, or someone from the same faction who had the highest score yet did not pass?
Secondly, say you have A1, B1 vs A2, B2. A1 and B2 both score fifteen, and their partners score less, and as a result, one of the fifteen mark scorers is dropped from the tournament because of the average between the teams has backfired in their favour. I know a lot of people are concerned about this, and several people want the strongest members from each faction to pass, rather than the strongest team. Will their be exceptions made, or is it strictly-team-based judging?
I really hope this doesn't come across as aggressive because that is not my intention, I just know there is a lot of concern hovering round this round, and people are losing motivation to even complete entries because of this round's judging rules. Thanks for your time!
If so, what will happen in the case of someone dropping out? Will their spot be automatically filled by the person on the other team, or someone from the same faction who had the highest score yet did not pass?
Secondly, say you have A1, B1 vs A2, B2. A1 and B2 both score fifteen, and their partners score less, and as a result, one of the fifteen mark scorers is dropped from the tournament because of the average between the teams has backfired in their favour. I know a lot of people are concerned about this, and several people want the strongest members from each faction to pass, rather than the strongest team. Will their be exceptions made, or is it strictly-team-based judging?
I really hope this doesn't come across as aggressive because that is not my intention, I just know there is a lot of concern hovering round this round, and people are losing motivation to even complete entries because of this round's judging rules. Thanks for your time!