[center][size=5][b]Items Caption Contest[/b][/size][/center]
[b]Writers[/b], if you've ever wanted your blurb to grace an item tooltip, your time has come! Dust off that keyboard and look upon these poor orphaned items with compassion and creativity. What is their story?
The premise of this contest it to take these icons and create a unique caption for their tooltip. The caption must be under 160 characters. If desired, players may rename the item in question along with their caption. Captions can provide facts, short anecdotes, or jokes.
[indent][b]Premise: [/b] Write a tooltip for any of the items provided in this contest.
[b]Deadline: [/b] Wed July 22, 23:59 server time
[b]Length: [/b] Less than 160 characters (caption). Less than 32 characters in name if renamed.
[b]Prizes: [/b]Winners will be credited in the tooltip of the item, will receive a copy of the item they wrote for, a writer vista + 1000 gems [/indent]
[center][img]https://flightrising.com/dropbox/gem_pile.png[/img] [/center]
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[center][size=5][b]Items & Format:[/b][/size][/center]
Please format your entry to include the item icon, item name (you may keep it the same or change it), and item caption.
[quote][b]Example Entry:[/b]
[item=wildwood owlet]
[b]Name:[/b] Wildwood Owlet
[b]Caption:[/b][i] This owlet is wiiiiiiiiiiiiiild. Also its caption is under 160 charcters. If its caption were larger it would bust out of its tooltip and we would be sad.[/i][/quote]
[center][item=bioluminescent tail][item=glowing tail][item=daffodil][item=lume daffodil][item=starfall blossom][item=engaging still life][item=unfinished painting][item=spoiled landscape][item=citrus lionfish][item=venomspite invader][item=pickaxe][item=rusty pickaxe][item=shale sliver][item=granite chunk][item=game fowl][item=forestpath rooster][/center]
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[center][size=5][b]Restrictions:[/b][/size][/center]
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[*]You may submit 1-3 entries. (total. Pick the 1-3 items you would like to caption!)
[*]Entries must be written by you - you may not submit on behalf of another player.
[*]Entries may not call out other player's names.
[*]No salty language or slurs may be used in the entry.
[*]The submissions thread is for [b]submissions only[/b]. Do not post commentary on what entries you like/don't like or ask questions here. Please use the [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/frd/1481992]caption contest discussion thread![/url]
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Writers, if you've ever wanted your blurb to grace an item tooltip, your time has come! Dust off that keyboard and look upon these poor orphaned items with compassion and creativity. What is their story?
The premise of this contest it to take these icons and create a unique caption for their tooltip. The caption must be under 160 characters. If desired, players may rename the item in question along with their caption. Captions can provide facts, short anecdotes, or jokes.
Premise: Write a tooltip for any of the items provided in this contest. Deadline: Wed July 22, 23:59 server time Length: Less than 160 characters (caption). Less than 32 characters in name if renamed. Prizes: Winners will be credited in the tooltip of the item, will receive a copy of the item they wrote for, a writer vista + 1000 gems
Items & Format:
Please format your entry to include the item icon, item name (you may keep it the same or change it), and item caption.
Quote:
Example Entry:
Wildwood Owlet
Meat
This owlet evolved large, adorable eyes to deter hungry predators with its cuteness. Are you going to fall for that? (Special thanks Petrichora.)
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2
Name: Wildwood Owlet Caption: This owlet is wiiiiiiiiiiiiiild. Also its caption is under 160 charcters. If its caption were larger it would bust out of its tooltip and we would be sad.
Bioluminescent Tail
Organics
Perfect for use as a light source... If you ignore the occasional twitching. (Special thanks Aleise.)
29
Glowing Tail
Organics
Who needs a lava lamp when you have this squishy light source? Your lair will be the coolest. (Special thanks to BallpointTattoos.)
29
Daffodil
Plant
Boil it, mash it, maybe stick it in a stew. (Special thanks to Falwater.)
65
7
Lume Daffodil
Plant
Blooms under moonlight, with a cool, refreshing taste. Often consumed as after-dinner mints. (Special thanks to alcion.)
65
7
Starfall Blossom
Plant
Starfall Blossoms glow softly at night... and sometimes explode for no apparent reason. Botany can be a dangerous hobby where they grow. (Special thanks to Mirrorstone.)
65
7
Engaging Still Life
Trinkets
You've been staring at this painting for hours, but can't figure out what's so engaging about it. (Special thanks to otonashiryouko.)
81
Unfinished Painting
Trinkets
Perhaps its not unfinished- perhaps this is a metaphor for life composed into a painting. Perhaps this brilliance is the answer to the questions we all have! Or perhaps... procrastination. (Special thanks to Raptured.)
81
Spoiled Landscape
Trinkets
To the undiscerning eye, it's ruined. To a critic, it's a commentary on impermanence. (Special thanks to Raskies.)
81
Citrus Lionfish
Seafood
The good news? It actually tastes like citrus! The bad news? That's the venom. (Special thanks to tbptwist.)
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3
Venomspite Invader
Seafood
Popular in fishponds for dragons who don't mind eventually having only one fish in the pond. (Special thanks to BrightIce.)
26
3
Pickaxe
Trinkets
Groundbreaking! (Special thanks to Rascality.)
100
Rusty Pickaxe
Trinkets
Using this pickaxe may result in some miner delays. (Special thanks to alsciaukitty.)
100
Shale Sliver
Minerals & Ores
She shells shale sells... No, wait. (Special thanks to SoulSorbet.)
36
Granite Chunk
Organics
Well...that didn't skip very well at all, did it? (Special thanks to Zinc.)
37
Game Fowl
Meat
Not to be confused with the similar-looking Party Fowl. (Special thanks to legendbeary.)
20
3
Forestpath Rooster
Meat
Be careful: this one's a double-crosser. (Special thanks to Oscillator.)
20
2
Restrictions:
You may submit 1-3 entries. (total. Pick the 1-3 items you would like to caption!)
Entries must be written by you - you may not submit on behalf of another player.
Entries may not call out other player's names.
No salty language or slurs may be used in the entry.
The submissions thread is for submissions only. Do not post commentary on what entries you like/don't like or ask questions here. Please use the caption contest discussion thread!
Engaging Still Life
Blurb: Years of drawing nothing but pears and apples have finally paid off! It's! A! Convincing! Looking! Fruit! Basket!
Unfinished Painting
Blurb: Someone was dissatisfied with their work.
Spoilt Landscape
Blurb: After years and years, you sat down to finish this art piece-- wait, that skyscraper wasn't there before!
[item=unfinished painting]
[b]Name: [/b]Unfinished Painting
[b]Description: [/b]Every artists dilemma. You relate to this quite more than you wish.
[item=Glowing Tail]
[b]Name:[/b] Glowing Tail
Description: Emerald Cave Jewels are gifted the ability to drop their tails at will. They use this to escape from dragons or to confuse their friends.
[item=Spoiled Landscape]
[b]Name: [/b]Spoiled Landscape
[b]Description: [/b]The snobbiest of dragons would say this painting was spoiled even without the mold.
Perhaps its not unfinished- perhaps this is a metaphor for life composed into a painting. Perhaps this brilliance is the answer to the questions we all have! Or perhaps... procrastination. (Special thanks to Raptured.)
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Name: Unfinished Painting Description: Every artists dilemma. You relate to this quite more than you wish.
Glowing Tail
Organics
Who needs a lava lamp when you have this squishy light source? Your lair will be the coolest. (Special thanks to BallpointTattoos.)
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Name: Glowing Tail
Description: Emerald Cave Jewels are gifted the ability to drop their tails at will. They use this to escape from dragons or to confuse their friends.
Spoiled Landscape
Trinkets
To the undiscerning eye, it's ruined. To a critic, it's a commentary on impermanence. (Special thanks to Raskies.)
81
Name: Spoiled Landscape Description: The snobbiest of dragons would say this painting was spoiled even without the mold.
[item=pickaxe]
[b]Name:[/b] Pickaxe
[b]Caption:[/b] There is something carved into the handle. "Property of Steve"
[item=game fowl]
[b]Name:[/b] Game Fowl
[b]Caption:[/b] Game. Set. Match.
[item=glowing tail]
[b]Name:[/b] Glowing Tail
[b]Caption:[/b] Cave dwelling dragons often use these to light up their lair. Plus they make a squishy snack when peckish.
Name: Pickaxe Caption: There is something carved into the handle. "Property of Steve"
Game Fowl
Meat
Not to be confused with the similar-looking Party Fowl. (Special thanks to legendbeary.)
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3
Name: Game Fowl Caption: Game. Set. Match.
Glowing Tail
Organics
Who needs a lava lamp when you have this squishy light source? Your lair will be the coolest. (Special thanks to BallpointTattoos.)
29
Name: Glowing Tail Caption: Cave dwelling dragons often use these to light up their lair. Plus they make a squishy snack when peckish.
[item=Spoiled Landscape]
[b]Name: [/b]Spoiled Landscape
[b]Optionally renamed to: [/b]Blissful Landscape
[b]Description: [/b]Signed "X.P."
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[item=Glowing Tail]
[b]Name:[/b] Glowing Tail (works for Bioluminescent Tail too)
[b]Description:[/b] It looks like a slug, feels like a slug, moves like a ... why does it still move??
To the undiscerning eye, it's ruined. To a critic, it's a commentary on impermanence. (Special thanks to Raskies.)
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Name: Spoiled Landscape Optionally renamed to: Blissful Landscape Description: Signed "X.P."
Edit:
Glowing Tail
Organics
Who needs a lava lamp when you have this squishy light source? Your lair will be the coolest. (Special thanks to BallpointTattoos.)
29
Name: Glowing Tail (works for Bioluminescent Tail too) Description: It looks like a slug, feels like a slug, moves like a ... why does it still move??
Accent: Fluffle - Astronomer CF
Coatl Female Only
Accents are equippable items that can be worn like a coat of paint on top of the skin of your dragon. The look of the accent will not be passed onto offspring and may be unequipped at any time. (Designed by rooty.)
Itemid #16890
Accent: Rosebuddy
Fae Female Only
Accents are equippable items that can be worn like a coat of paint on top of the skin of your dragon. The look of the accent will not be passed onto offspring and may be unequipped at any time. (Designed by rooty.)
Name: Citrus Lionfish Caption: Contrary to their name, they do not taste like any kind of citrus. However they do smell like it if left out in the sun for too long.
Name: Unfinished Painting Caption: The last project by a long pasted, but not forgotten, artist.
Name: Starfall Blossom Caption: Said to have been made by the Arcanist himself, these flowers seem to only bloom on cloudless nights as if reaching for the stars.
Name: Citrus Lionfish Caption: Contrary to their name, they do not taste like any kind of citrus. However they do smell like it if left out in the sun for too long.
Name: Unfinished Painting Caption: The last project by a long pasted, but not forgotten, artist.
Name: Starfall Blossom Caption: Said to have been made by the Arcanist himself, these flowers seem to only bloom on cloudless nights as if reaching for the stars.
[item=bioluminescent tail]
Name: Bioluminescent tail
Description: Dragons who are afraid of the dark often use these as night lights. They continue glowing up to 3 days after being severed.
Perfect for use as a light source... If you ignore the occasional twitching. (Special thanks Aleise.)
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Name: Bioluminescent tail
Description: Dragons who are afraid of the dark often use these as night lights. They continue glowing up to 3 days after being severed.
[img]http://www1.flightrising.com/static/cms/trinket/11293.png[/img]
[b]Name:[/b] Glowing Tail
[b]Description:[/b] Eeeww, it's still moving!
Name: Glowing Tail Description: Eeeww, it's still moving!
[img]http://www1.flightrising.com/static/cms/trinket/11297.png[/img]
Name: Unfinished Painting
Description: Not something to hang up in your living room.
[img]http://www1.flightrising.com/static/cms/trinket/11296.png[/img]
Name: Spoiled Landscape
Description: One trembles to think exactly [i]how [/i]this landscape came to be spoiled.
[img]http://www1.flightrising.com/static/cms/trinket/11299.png[/img]
Name: Pickaxe
Description: A very useful tool. Don't let your clanmates swing it around too much, okay?
