Hi guys! I'm really sorry for the delay on this judging- especially to anyone whos been anxious about it. I had gotten tons of help with this judging, and in the end James had come to my rescue due to lack of free time! As for that, I will be mainly just quoting their judging and putting in my opinions on the ones I did get the chance to read!
Judging
The three forms is came down to:
Shimmersolarpets & madras
TenguInari & Yugi
rey doodles & River Song
ShimmerSolarPets & madras.
James: I really enjoyed the stories these two wrote and how well they came together between the two forms. The chapters were really entertaining to read, and I enjoyed that it wasn't a romance story. Not that there's anything bad about that, I just didn't realize how refreshing it was to read an entire impress me based around friendship rather than heartbreak or love, until I got to reading their forms. This one was very closely tied with the winner, but I just feel like there was something missing.
My view: After reading this form, I really have to agree with the above here. There was a ton of content building on their friendship and it really had a place in my heart, I cant figure out whats leaving the empty space feeling, but if I do I'll edit it in here, to maybe help you guys out in future forms!
rey doodles & River Song
James: I really like the little animation that was done for it, and the playlist was nice to listen to. As they said, very self explanatory and pretty emotional. I won't lie and say that I was confused for a bit because I didn't realize they did their form on the same thread. They just swapped with each other to write the chapters. which is fine, I think? But it confused me at first.
My view: The animation was really cute, and I listened to the playlist while sketching out some things, which really says a lot because very few songs inspire me to draw when I've got a big art block on my back ;w; Also yes the way you two did your form was totally fine, and this form rightfully earned its place in the finals!
As for the winner, I have to go with TenguInari & Yugi
James: They both had me captivated and a bit at the edge of my seat throughout both of their stories. They were emotional and very powerful. I had to giggle at how sickeningly sweet the two were towards each other by the end, and I just really loved these forms. They flowed perfectly, the weapons were rad, the ideas were amazing, and the character development through both forms was really on point. I immensely enjoyed these stories <3
My view: I don't even think I can add anything on, but this was definitely a great read ;w; Yugi, I just gotta say since you entered both partner comps so far, just the way you do these with your partners always wows me <3 You both put in immense effort since day one, and I know you'll both be really happy with the fruits of your efforts!
Thank you so much for everyone who entered, and the judging really has no excuse for being so late, I can only apologize whole heartedly and hope it means something ;w;
I loved doing these contests and cheers to the experience everyones gained, and any friendships made in the process!