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Sir ArmaMalum··12 votes·4,598 views

#Entries are closed!

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Hello everyone and welcome once again to this month's Community Concept Open Stage. In this contest I ask for any and all champion concepts posted in this month of April and run it by a temporarily anonymous panel of your peers! If you're interested at all, read on! I've detailed everything from a-z.

Contents: List of Entrants | Prizes | Entry Requirements | How to Enter | Timeline | Scoring | Bonus Addition | Judges needed! | FAQ | Addendum

Current entrants (16/60) ||||||||||||||||---------------------------------------------

######Don't hesitate to call me out on mispelling, I'm only human!

Prizes

  • Entry into a Hall of fame post that will remain updated as long as the CCOS runs
  • Top 5 concepts will be highlighted and praised in the results announcement
  • Top concept will get a custom .gif file of a fancy shiny medal to 'pin' on their concept
  • ALL entries will have a score associated with their concept in the scoring categories as well as a good chance at feedback and critiques
  • ALL entries will be referenced in the CCOS Archive to be viewed later

Entry requirements

  • ONE entry per player
  • Concept Entry must be posted this month. As in this month of April, 2015.
  • No WIP concepts or re-posts please. This contest is here to encourage new content. You may be disqualified.
  • Concept Entry must be YOURS. If the linked concept’s author and your name are different your entry will be disqualified.
  • Entries will be taken from now until I post a “contest closed” thread on the 16th at noon EST.
  • All entries must have a LORE and a KIT section to be considered a concept. More is needed to remain competitive, but to be entered you need at least that.
  • The first 60 entries will be taken. Any posts above that limit will not be entered.
  • Entrants can be disqualified based on rude behavior towards other entrants/judges (negative feedback is fine!), disregard of the Universal Forum Rules (porn is NOT a legitimate reference image) or other major problems.

#How to Enter

  1. Post your concept normally within the Skin & Champion Concepts Board, if it's not already posted.

  2. Reply to THIS POST with a link to Step 1

  3. Wait for me to reply with "Entry Confirmed!". If it takes more than a day for me to reply I may have missed you, don't hesitate to remind me!

  4. Watch the "Current Entrants" List above and double check you're up there, if you are you're in!

Remember: There is max of SIXTY slots.

#Timeline

  • April 13th: April CCOS begins. Entries Taken.
  • April 20th: Entries stop, judging begins.
  • May 4th: Judging stops. Buffer time begins.
  • May 7th: Scores announced.

#Scoring

Entries will be scored based on five categories with the following weighting.

(Max) Category

(25) Lore

(25) Kit

(20) Originality

(20) Effort

(10) Bonus Addition --------------------------------------- (100) Total per judge

If you have any questions on a category I'd be happy to go into more detail.

#Bonus Addition: Fooled You!

April is the month for fools, clowns and pranksters, but knowing not every concept will be conducive to that how about we all play a game that can be funny/interesting for even the most serious contenders? At the end of your concept, detail a Two truths, one lie game for your champion. This can be anything from listing the three things and asking for guesses to hilarious short story of a two truth one lie session being played. Up to you!

For those who aren't familiar with the game: A person lists of three things they've done, said, seen or otherwise happened to them. The trick is that one of them is actually a lie. The more ridiculous the truths are the better the game gets and the more likely you'll fool someone! Note: This can be a lot harder for a champion concept than one may think, don't sit on it!

Example (Horst) ((Using my own concept because using a live champ would simply be fanon)):

  1. I've destroyed several buildings as a child.
  2. I've seen Pantheon without his helmet.
  3. I've repaired The Bloodthirster on numerous occasion.

The lie: Number 2. The man was born with the helmet on; you think I'm kidding!

#Judges!

Currently I have 2-3 judges signed up, I would love to have more! If I can get above 5 I won't have to jump in to score myself an that means discussion and shout-out posts!

So if you're at all interested in judging this month, e-mail me at '[email protected]' and I'll give you more info. I encourage questions! ^_^

FAQ

But I've never made a concept before....

Never fear the Sir is here! I’ve made a Introduction to Champion Concepts post just for you! New conceptors are not only welcome but encouraged to participate! I will be happy to take questions about making a champion concept as well. Getting new conceptors into the scene with confidence behind their concept is a huge motive behind this event! :D

I have a WIP concept...

Feel free to post and work on your concept as much as you want. It's not technically entered until you provide the link to the entries thread. Just make sure you're not the 61st entry and the original post is within the month!

I don't have a concept and I don't have time to judge. But I want to help!

That. Is. Awesome. The single best way for you to help me, the other judges and the entrants is to give feedback! Negative, positive, just make sure it's constructive and the author can use it effectively if they so choose. In fact if you want some tips on giving feedback to Champion Concepts check out Jaykoboy's awesome How-to guide here.

Can I change my concept after entry?

As encouraging feedback and concept participation is a major motive behind this contest, I encourage iterating on a concept, HOWEVER you have to be able to argue it's still the same champion, no major changes or it will have to count as a new entry with your previous entry being disregarded. Remember: your entry doesn't start until you provide the link here, If you want feedback before entering I advise to simply post normally and provide the link when you feel you're ready. Just be sure to enter before next Monday and before we hit 60 entries!

Can I change my concept after judging starts?

Yes, but there's a catch. I do not micromanage the judges, I let them peruse the entries at their own pace in their own order, so I can not guarantee your changes will be seen by every judge. If you do make changes that late in the game you have to be prepared for a score that does not accurately reflect your end-all concept.

Have at it!

If you happen to have any questions about the contest or anything else revolving around the CCOS please ask! I'm happy to answer any I can.

124 Comments

The Red Goat2 votes

May 4th: Judging stops. Buffer time begins. <

Just one more day.

Just one more day.

Just one more day....

Keagn1 votes

[{quoted}](name=The Red Goat,realm=NA,application-id=A8FQeEA8,discussion-id=EaXT9fOb,comment-id=0023,timestamp=2015-05-04T00:59:31.851+0000)

Just one more day.

Just one more day.

Just one more day....

Indeed. Quite curious :o

Sir ArmaMalum2 votes

[{quoted}](name=The Red Goat,realm=NA,application-id=A8FQeEA8,discussion-id=EaXT9fOb,comment-id=0023,timestamp=2015-05-04T00:59:31.851+0000)

Just one more day.

Just one more day.

Just one more day....

Now now guys remember. That's when I collect the scores and leave time for late judging for extenuating circumstances, so you guys won't know till this thursday. But yes, ideally it will all be decided by tomm. ^_^

Sorry I haven't been updating, not enough judges this month. Although, spoiler, I will say one of the ones this month is the best one we've had yet. And they're both knocking their job out of the park!

Keagn1 votes

[{quoted}](name=Sir ArmaMalum,realm=NA,application-id=A8FQeEA8,discussion-id=EaXT9fOb,comment-id=00230001,timestamp=2015-05-04T01:38:09.241+0000)

Now now guys remember. That's when I collect the scores and leave time for late judging for extenuating circumstances, so you guys won't know till this thursday. But yes, ideally it will all be decided by tomm. ^_^

Sorry I haven't been updating, not enough judges this month. Although, spoiler, I will say one of the ones this month is the best one we've had yet. And they're both knocking their job out of the park!

Man, its Horux and Horax isn't it? Should've guessed :P

SolarPWNage1 votes

Hi, I just wanted to know if my champion concepts are only limited to the month's challenge? I know it is only a challenge but will it affect your review of my champion if I do not meet the challenge requirements and will it also affect your review if I indeed add the Challenge into my Champion concept?

Sir ArmaMalum2 votes

{quoted}

Hi, I just wanted to know if my champion concepts are only limited to the month's challenge? I know it is only a challenge but will it affect your review of my champion if I do not meet the challenge requirements and will it also affect your review if I indeed add the Challenge into my Champion concept?

Hey there Solar,

You do not need to do the bonus addition to be entered, but it will of course adversely affect your final score should you leave it out. Most people enter their concept and add in the bonus section before judging starts (next monday). You are welcome to adjust your concept as much as you'd like during the contest, however I can only guarantee changes specifically made before the judging period starts will be seen.

Also, to note, it's not just me reviewing your champion. I have a few anonymous volunteers every month help me out. And if I get enough I actually do not score the concepts myself in favor of adding a bit more to the CCOS as a whole. On top of that, no matter how good/badly you score in the contest portion this is still a good way to get general feedback on your concept (one of the primary objectives of this whole deal).

Nikushimi Zero1 votes

Question. Champions we submit. Can they not be edited while they are submitted? I have a champion I am wanting to use, but am also currently working on them. Am I allowed to edit while they are submitted or not? Just curious. Do let me know. If not, that's fine. There's just been a lot of fuss over the passive true damage so I'm taking another take on it.

Do let me know. Thanks! These contests are awesome!

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

[{quoted}](name=Nikushimi Zero,realm=NA,application-id=A8FQeEA8,discussion-id=EaXT9fOb,comment-id=000a,timestamp=2015-04-14T21:51:12.049+0000)

Question. Champions we submit. Can they not be edited while they are submitted? I have a champion I am wanting to use, but am also currently working on them. Am I allowed to edit while they are submitted or not? Just curious. Do let me know. If not, that's fine. There's just been a lot of fuss over the passive true damage so I'm taking another take on it.

Do let me know. Thanks! These contests are awesome!

You are welcome to edit as much as you want during the contest, judges will not (officially) be looking at your entry until judging starts (Next monday). After then you can still edit, but I cannot guarantee all/any of the judges will see said changes. In other words, if you make changes make em before judging starts to get the most out of your score!

In fact, most entries splice in the bonus addition after entering because of this.

And thank you! :)

Nikushimi Zero1 votes

Thanks for the feedback from both you and Keagan! Thanks. Much appreciated. Now to determine which of my two from this month to enter..... XD Speaking of editing and such, if a champion is being worked on heavily would it be better not to add it to the contest? Just asking an opinion if I can ask it?

Also, I'm a bit confused by this bonus addition. Is it just two truths and one lie about the champion? And something not in the lore than? And they guess in the comments? Do we say who wins or just keep it secret?

Anyways, thanks!

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

[{quoted}](name=Nikushimi Zero,realm=NA,application-id=A8FQeEA8,discussion-id=EaXT9fOb,comment-id=000a00000000,timestamp=2015-04-14T22:12:25.047+0000)

Thanks for the feedback from both you and Keagan! Thanks. Much appreciated. Now to determine which of my two from this month to enter..... XD Speaking of editing and such, if a champion is being worked on heavily would it be better not to add it to the contest? Just asking an opinion if I can ask it?

Also, I'm a bit confused by this bonus addition. Is it just two truths and one lie about the champion? And something not in the lore than? And they guess in the comments? Do we say who wins or just keep it secret?

Anyways, thanks!

It's across the entire concept, doesn't have to be specifically lore based. As for winning/comment guesses that's completely up to you!

Nikushimi Zero1 votes

So just at the end have the three "Facts" with one of them being a lie? It doesn't have to actually be hidden within the lore or concept, but like as a note at the bottom of the concept right?

Sir ArmaMalum2 votes

[{quoted}](name=Nikushimi Zero,realm=NA,application-id=A8FQeEA8,discussion-id=EaXT9fOb,comment-id=000a0000000000010000,timestamp=2015-04-15T00:29:43.228+0000)

So just at the end have the three "Facts" with one of them being a lie? It doesn't have to actually be hidden within the lore or concept, but like as a note at the bottom of the concept right?

{quoted}

Correct, and you don't have to tell them, but you can, or make it a contest, or whatever. No they don't have to necessarily be in the lore, but they should be clear cut possible things that your champion has/would do(ne). Just make sure they're noticeable for judges and you're golden :D

^^ beat me to it. And that, my friend, is no small feat.

Alfalfa Centauri1 votes

So the deadline for actually entering the contest is the 16th? Or the 20th?

Sir ArmaMalum3 votes

[{quoted}](name=Alfalfa Centauri,realm=NA,application-id=A8FQeEA8,discussion-id=EaXT9fOb,comment-id=000e,timestamp=2015-04-15T20:42:24.076+0000)

So the deadline for actually entering the contest is the 16th? Or the 20th?

As stated in the 'timeline' section, the deadline for entries is the 20th. Specifically noon EST.

On a side note, love the name.

SushiKnight1 votes

SIr ArmaMalum can I enter this?If you can't it's k i'll try to make another champ idea in these 2 days.http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/uaXfp1hs-mercy-the-nano-doctor

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

{quoted}

SIr ArmaMalum can I enter this?If you can't it's k i'll try to make another champ idea in these 2 days.http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/uaXfp1hs-mercy-the-nano-doctor

Just a hair too soon on the posting I'm afraid. :(

SushiKnight2 votes

Ahhh,Keagn was hopeing you would have Mercy (That's her name XD) and would let me enter her I was even adding all the stats and ect stuff :c Oh well I best get working.

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

{quoted}

Ahhh,Keagn was hopeing you would have Mercy (That's her name XD) and would let me enter her I was even adding all the stats and ect stuff :c Oh well I best get working.

Yeah, sorry, gotta draw the line somewhere. >_<

SushiKnight1 votes

Yay I finished it kinda I'll be adding lore ect later.So can I enter after I finish doing all that stuff :P http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/rtQ7rMmN-ella-the-time-master Ella The Time master.

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

Yay I finished it kinda I'll be adding lore ect later.So can I enter after I finish doing all that stuff :P http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/rtQ7rMmN-ella-the-time-master Ella The Time master.

Hey, sorry for the delayed response, storming pretty bad here and lost power >_<

Going to need a lore on that concept before the deadline (noon tomm) before I can enter it. No rush, you got time. Just be sure to ping me when you've got the lore down and I'll get you in!

SushiKnight1 votes

I finished the lore For Ella The Time Master! now can I enter? :P PING~

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

Looks good, entry confirmed!

SushiKnight1 votes

Thanks you~

Statikin1 votes

I find it strange that many people's concepts have MANY (when I say many I mean many) yet mine only haz 5? D:

Now I'm not saying "GUYS PLS COME LOOK AT MY CONCEPT GIMME FEEDBACK!" Its just a weird thing I noticed....

Raptamei2 votes

{quoted}

I find it strange that many people's concepts have MANY (when I say many I mean many) yet mine only haz 5? D:

Now I'm not saying "GUYS PLS COME LOOK AT MY CONCEPT GIMME FEEDBACK!" Its just a weird thing I noticed....

I saw a few pop up (and gave them an upvote to counter the downvotes) and it seems to be based on how easily people can say "lel neeeerrrrrrd" and downvote without reading.

  • Horux & Horax - two line tl;dr at the start followed by fancy custom picture. (+15)
  • Kain - starts off with a text wall, bad formatting. (+2)
  • Alice - title makes readers curious, has high production values and a fancy picture. (+14)
  • Trock - starts off apologising for something no one cares about, follows up with MS Paint memes. (+1)
  • Henaeeazheijkohfozehrzeuiorhe - wtf name, wtf title, uninteresting tl;dr. (+1)
  • ...
The Red Goat1 votes

Awe... I can't help the text wall thing. I don't know how to use small words and not get repetitive doing it. Plus writing isn't my strong suit.

Bisexual Kindred1 votes

can i link http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/A8gcZ818-jadethe-relentless-champion-concept? my champion

Sir ArmaMalum2 votes

can i link http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/A8gcZ818-jadethe-relentless-champion-concept? my champion

Sorry, entries closed at noon EST. Although for some reason my edit to the OP to signify that didn't go through for w/e reason, sorry. :(

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

can i link http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/A8gcZ818-jadethe-relentless-champion-concept? my champion

Sorry, entries closed at noon EST. Although for some reason my edit to the OP to signify that didn't go through for w/e reason (fixing now), sorry. :(

Bisexual Kindred1 votes

damn worked hard on it lol welp have fun

The Red Goat1 votes

Well, it looks like I got in... even if I never got a notice on it and now I'm, gonna have to scramble to get numbers on my guy... hope the concept is liked at least.

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

Oh crap! I went and corrected the typo you pointed out and forget to confirm! I'm sorry!

I'm going to go ahead and tell you your concept has not yet been scored by a judge, so no harm done. I do apologize though!

The Red Goat1 votes

[{quoted}](name=Sir ArmaMalum,realm=NA,application-id=A8FQeEA8,discussion-id=EaXT9fOb,comment-id=00200000,timestamp=2015-04-21T20:59:19.325+0000)

Oh crap! I went and corrected the typo you pointed out and forget to confirm! I'm sorry!

I'm going to go ahead and tell you your concept has not yet been scored by a judge, so no harm done. I do apologize though!

Lol, no that's fine. Like you said no harm done right? lets me know I don't have to worry whether the stats I'm gonna have are not even going to be looked at.

The Red Goat3 votes

On that note I now have said stats, and a nifty little short story for the MCCC challenge I took. Lemme know what ya'll think of it.

Also how do we deal with the 2 truths 1 lie scenario in how/when to reveal which ones are which?

Nopatik2 votes

What I did was put the answer in the comments.

The Red Goat1 votes

I was wondering more of whether we needed to say which was which now or later? Also did you mean the comments here or on our own threads?

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

Preferably keep it in your own post so it's easier to find for the judges if you go that way. Otherwise I would advise togo ahead and reveal now if you haven't already done so. If in comments be sure to say that it's there in the post itself.

The Red Goat1 votes

Alright, I've put the answers in the OP itself for my champion, and apologies to any judges who have to backtrack to check on that (and since it was late I understand if that can't be counted as legal bonus points).

Gentleman Gems1 votes

Quick question: I tend to read other champion entries and get intrigued by the many great Ideas. I now would like to judge next time, but I don't want to lose out on posting a champion. Can I judge and post a champion but not be able to judge my champion?

Sir ArmaMalum2 votes

Unfortunately no. I tried something similar in an earlier month (said guy was Keagn and his entry wasn't eligible for the top spots), and it wasn't particularly effective. You'll have to choose between the two options.

Gentleman Gems1 votes

So sad, but I do get your point, bump

Keagn1 votes

[{quoted}](name=Sir ArmaMalum,realm=NA,application-id=A8FQeEA8,discussion-id=EaXT9fOb,comment-id=00220000,timestamp=2015-04-24T15:51:10.493+0000)

Unfortunately no. I tried something similar in an earlier month (said guy was Keagn and his entry wasn't eligible for the top spots), and it wasn't particularly effective. You'll have to choose between the two options.

Awe, I was mentioned ^_^

But yeah, said experiment didn't go well, mostly because it confused other judges.

Gentleman Gems1 votes

Hey, Could the next bonus addition be "If I were if URF" Where you post a Gif of what your champion would look like if he or she were in URF Mode

Sir ArmaMalum2 votes

Maybe not that exact subject but matching a gif to your concept is a swell idea! Especially with all of the shenanigans in memes & games.

Gentleman Gems1 votes

Scores up yet? The unseen scores, are the scariest.

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

shhhhhh, I need to run around campus and do a few very scientific things and then I'll have them up. And by scientific things I mean paperwork.

The scores will ideally be up up noon EST as always. If I'm a little late it'll be by only half an hour or so.

Gentleman Gems1 votes

ok

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

poke: http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/go112jsc-ccos-april-results-are-here-at-last

Came to you first Leach. :)

Raptamei1 votes

12:49 EST :p

Sir ArmaMalum2 votes

1:18pm EST exactly: http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/go112jsc-ccos-april-results-are-here-at-last

My laptop ran out of battery halfway through and I had to type it up again! >_<

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