[Barnes&Rogers]

[Xelinator]

username: xelinator
partner: -shaded-
form: click below

[Yugi]

Reminder that this contest ends tomorrow at 8:00 PM Pacific Time!

Today is the last day to ask for extensions; when the 4th rolls around during Pacific Time, extensions will no longer be able to be requested.
With that said, extensions may only be requested by those who already have a partner AND have posted on either one of the viscets.

Good luck to you all! ^^)/

[Yugi]

Due to multiple requests, this contest has been extended to 8/8/18 at 8:00 PM PT!

[Yugi]

Reminder that this closes in less than 1 hour!

Even if I'm unable to post a comment notifying that the competition has closed exactly at 8:00 PM Pacific Time, the contest will still come to a close at that exact specified time. This means that, if your post shows an edit exactly at 8:00 PM today or anytime past that, your form will be disqualified from judging.

Please be sure to edit your forms well before that time period ^u^)/

Good luck, everyone!

[Yugi]

This viscet and its partner viscet are now both closed for judging!
Please do not edit your forms during the judging period, else it will disqualify both you and your partner.

I may be a little bit slower in terms of judging due to the amount of forms as well as personal life related reasons.
Some personal stuff has come up, but I do hope to be able to get judging done in a timely manner.

Thank you all for participating in this partner comp! I'm really excited to read through all of the completed forms ^^
Good luck to you all!

[Yugi]

Once again, thank you all who have participated! ^^)/ I had a lot of fun reading through all of the partner forms!
Everyone who participated did very well. Even more so especially seeing that partner competitions can be very difficult to participate in.

Before I delve into the winners of this competition, I would like to state what two main criteria I graded this competition on.

1. Equal work between both partners.
I looked to see if both partners completed their own section of their forms. Forms that had a better work distribution and effort between both partners were ranked higher than those that were one sided.
2. Story consistency and flow.
I checked to see how the story flowed and mended with each other. I looked to see if there were any inconsistencies present in each side's story. Partner forms that featured their story told by both viscets' point of views and did not feature any inconsistencies between their views were ranked higher.

To begin, I want to announce a couple of shout outs to a few users.
Shout outs will not award your forms, but I felt the need to compliment your hard work.

-Shaded- + Xelinator
Unfortunately one post of your off thread form had an edit done after the close time. Due to this, I'm unable to award either of you for your combined efforts ><, I sincerely apologize, as your group's form showcased tons of effort and great partner work. I really do adore the format you chose for your group's form too. I do hope that there'll be another viscet or character, whether it be a partner competition or not, that you both will be able to connect and apply your ideas to! Once again, I'm terribly sorry ><,

Gadgetrocks + Animal345
The beginning to Birch's and Cypress' story seems like it would have made for an interesting read though ^^ I do hope that both of you will be able to apply the story you had planned out for these two visclings for other characters in the future though!

Next up are honorable mentions! The users mentioned below will receive 2 stubs each.
Please message the Stub Shop's Archivist to redeem these stubs!

Surroundingcrystals + ~Prophecy~ - x2 Stubs
Spiro's and Ceorra's story was a cute take on the adventure prompt! While I have never gone camping or attended camp, I always viewed it as a grand adventure out into the wilderness; Spiro's and Ceorra's stories were just that. I did enjoy that you took their story a step further by adding a sense of the supernatural through the story Aphrodite told them, as well as the immense sense of discovery that the two experienced finding the crystal viscets. Even though the scary legend wasn't true as the crystal was actually plastic, their story was quite the adventure to read all the way through.

I also appreciated how both Spiro and Ceorra were able to make new friendships while still being able to maintain their own. Even though Ceorra began to doubt who he was to Spiro at the very end, her reassurance that she still truly cared about him spoke greatly of both of their characters; that, regardless of what may happen, who they may meet, etc. they will always stay true to each other.

Additionally, the art that both of you did was a nice addition to the story. The emphasis of their special friendship locket really helped defined their close relationship with each other. By creating art of what was in this locket, as well as art featuring the characters wearing it, both of you were able to put importance on their bond with each other. This compliments the story nicely, as all throughout they both wanted to spend more time with each other.

Up next are the runner ups! The users who have been mentioned here can choose between a PPS RU design or 3 stubs each.

Barnes&Rogers + Steampunkvale
Anuket's and Arwood's story is filled with exciting twists! Their story read like a true adventure story, despite their original plan was to just have a peaceful hike through the woods with each other. The unfortunate mishaps the two encountered as they continued on their hike kept me on the edge of my seat, especially when Anuket slipped and fell into the cold river below the waterfall. Both visclings displayed a wonderful sense of courage as they were thrown to face various different situations nature would throw at them.

The art that Steampunkvale did is absolutely lovely as well! The images featuring the separate viscets really do convey their own personality in a cute and simple way. Likewise, the image that features both of them together before the story hints to what may come from the story; the uncertain expression on Arwood's face and the nervous, tense expression of Anuket's relates back to events that unfold in the story very well.

I appreciate that you both took time to code and pretty up your forms while keeping a similar layout and style. This made your forms easier to pair up and read. Likewise, you both were able to still personalize the coding to the viscets you tried out for with different colors and fonts.

If you would like to claim a RU design, please message me with the following:
- 1 general color of your choice (besides blue and green)
- 1 uncommon trait from the following list:
(Lion Mane, Mammal Ears (your choice of what animal), Smooth Horns, or Unicorn Horn)

If you would like stubs instead, you can trade in the RU for x3 stubs ^o^
Both participants do not have to choose the same choice. However, if you both want the RU, you both must choose different colors for your design. You may choose the same trait.

Last, but certainly not least, the winners of these two visclings:

.kaede + Lex
Cordelia's and Cecil's story is both unique and superbly well done! The coding made both forms look fantastic and ultimately helped in reading through both forms a breeze. I was able to flip flop between both of them without worry of getting lost in either of their point of views.

I love how you both went along with the RPG theme that originally inspired the creation of these two visclings and incorporated that into their story. I enjoyed how their personalities were reflected in the way they typed in the game. And despite the two being completely opposite characters in terms of behavior, the relationship that they were able to slowly create between them on the game is well written and believable. Their interactions online felt real, and I had a pleasant little giggle when Cordelia broke out of her formality and responded with a simple "lmao" to Cecil.

The end bit of extra writing in which the two meet each other at a convention was a very lovely addition as well. It especially demonstrated how much the two had grown in terms of their characters. Both Cordelia and Cecil learned how to loosen up and to have fun during their time playing together. By having the two meet and befriend each other in real life, it added extra depth to their friendship together.

Likewise, I really also adore the extra art that was added to the form. Inksky did a wonderful job on the two pieces featuring both visclings. I adore the sitting/laying poses that they're in, as it reflects their personality in a way (with Cordelia being rigid and formal while Cecil is informal and more laid back). The piece Lex did for their character, Cecil, is also stunning ^^ The smile he has on as he logs onto the game really does emphasize how much he enjoys and cares about it.

Once again, thank you all kindly for entering! Please remember to be kind and courteous!

If anyone has any further questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to message me.
I'll be more than happy to answer as soon as possible.

I wish you all the best of luck in future competitions!

[Barnes&Rogers]

congratulations to everyone, especially .kaede and lex ^-^

and thank you very much yugi for the kind words and the ru <33

[✦ nemuri]

sdkfjkdsjf okay when this was first posted, i was... too scared to actually check the thread, but after an hour or so, i decided to take a look and i remember screaming softly to leave the tab because i absolutely didn't trust myself to say something stupid. flash forward to four hours later, to where we are,, now,,,,, :,,,,,,,) i suck at these kinds of posts

jhhhhfhdfhdjf thank you so much yugi !!!! i liked how you added your input on each form, and i'm happy to hear that cordelia trying out "lmao" managed to make you chuckle ;A; i enjoy partner comps and this one was such a wild ride; thank you so much for being my partner, lex <33 the experience was super fun, and i know i definitely enjoyed brainstorming and coming up with ideas for this competition. your art and writing are both excellent, and i'm just really happy that we managed to pull through !! ;w;

a large congrats to barnes&rogers and steampunkvale on the runner up; i can't wait to see how your kids turn out, if you do accept yugi's offer! congrats to surroundingcrystals and ~prophecy~ on the honourable mentions; it was well deserved, and i enjoyed reading through all of the stories after the competition had come to an end. this competition was really fun, and i'm honoured to have been able to participate in it with everyone ;A;//


as a side note, please let me know if the art can be added to my personal viscets storage and toyhou.se account! you don't have to say anything; the silence or a "no" are enough of an indicator for me to not touch the art. this is so i can better organize my storages, i apologize for any inconveniences that this may have caused ;w;

[Xelinator]

Congratulations - feel free to take/edit any of the art I drew ^^