Oh man.... this...this was hard.
(I have literally read and re-read this several times and am just going to close my eyes and hit submit. Never before have I seen such an intense competition for a viscet (not including legendaries because those get crazy))
First and foremost thank you to Grifforik for your opinions on the forums. It helped me take another view of things and work out how to pick someone! I really appreciate it and I am sorry for dragging you into such an intense competiton
Second, there will be two runner ups. These will be in the forms of breedings, which I will explain after I announce them...
Now........ I don't know who to start with, so I will go in order of posting...
Silversamurai, your forum was amazing and very intriguing. I loved the idea you had and the story you were building around the character. It made me wonder more about who they were, what was happening, and what was next and really kept me on my toes. The art you made was beautiful as well and I enjoyed it very much. Your song fit perfectly into it and I really enjoyed the aura it gave to the story.
Howlingtothestars, your forum was very well written and the story was quite capturing. I was on my toes the entire time and am still wondering what is within that egg and why he would risk his life over it. I enjoyed the story and how the art, which was beautiful by the way, fit in with it and added to the feel. I am still curious of how the characters journey ends and how that "mysterious" viscet *cough*Akuro plays into it. Your song took a bit of thought, but after sometime I realized how it clicked and felt a little slow, haha.
James., your story was fascinating and it genuinely made me feel for her as she lost her brother to evil. Despite no room for a backstory or to explain anything about them, you still made me feel for her loss of her brother without knowing anything about their past relationship. Your art was beautiful and helped to capture the aura of what has happened very well, and your song fit the story perfectly.
Now for the final moment.....and oh how I hate it.... the three of you did such an amazing job, I wish I could clone this viscet and give it to each of you....but.... I cannot, and so... the winner...
Congratulations to howlingtothestars
Your forum was captivating and intense and I enjoyed how you gave his personality through the story and the determination he showed, despite everything that happened. I am eager to know more and hope that you continue his story so I can learn more of his journey and how it will end.
Now, the runner ups <3
I hadn't planned on this, but I never planned on a competition being so hard to judge.... but I am eager to offer this to silversamurai and james.!
Your guys' forums were really, really amazing and honestly this competition was a three way tie with only a sliver of a hair between you guys. I want to offer you two runner ups, but since I cannot make any they will be in the form of a breeding.
You can pick one parent with one of my or your viscets, or you can pick the pairing which was used for this viscet to breed a similar kid. I would also love to offer to buy the potions for you two! I do not have much C$, though, so I only ask that there are no extreme potions like five pen diagrams for rare mutations or something. If you want to accept this just send me a message!! I am able to post one breeding this month and next month is scotch free so I can give you two your children ASAP!! (who gets it first will basically go by who pms me first/is available first (if you are using one of your own viscets in the breeding)) Now, I do not know if this will count towards any limits or not since I see it both ways, a gift but also a runner up, so if you do not want to accept for that reason then I would understand.
Thank you to everyone who entered, I have never been faced with such a challenging competition to judge and will certainly not forget this competition any time soon