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[CCOS] December Entries here! (Also Happy Holidays!)

Sir ArmaMalum·12/24/2015, 5:25:06 PM·14 votes·4,110 views

Meeeeeeeery Snowdown everyone and welcome once again to this month's Community Concept Open Stage. In between your poro-tossing snow-filled adventures on Murder Bridge and general family time I’m here to ask you for any and all champion concepts posted in this month of December and run it by a temporarily anonymous panel of your peers! (Who may or may not have full white beards and a recognizable greeting) If you're interested at all, read on! I've detailed everything from a-z.

ENTRIES ARE CLOSED

(Note: I am traveling and I copied this over from a drive doc on my phone, so don't expect any list updates until later tonight. Still post em though! I can use timestamps as easily as the next guy!)

I'm back!

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

Current entrants (20/30) ||||||||||||||||--------------

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

Prizes

  • 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 December, 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 1st, at noon EST. (This will also be noted above)
  • 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 30 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 Concepts & Creations 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 THIRTY slots.

#Timeline

  • December 24th (Noon EST) - CCOS begins, entries taken
  • January 1st (Noon EST) - Entries no longer taken, judging begins
  • January 14th - Judging stops, buffer time begins
  • January 17th - Results 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 --------------------------------------- (100) Total per judge

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

#Good Neighbor Bonus

This category is a small addition to the rest of the concept scoring. Simply, to get 10 bonus points towards your score give feedback to your fellow entrants! Just commenting by itself won’t give you a full 10 points either, make sure they can use it. and with any luck you’ll get some comments too!

Specific steps:

Pick any of the other entrant concepts above and read one (or more!) Leave a comment on the concept with constructive feedback (Doesn’t have to be sugercoated!) Click ‘permalink’ on the comment in question Copy the resulting URL into your concept post A judge looking at your post will see this link and award you points! (so don’t hide it anywhere)

#Judges!

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! ^_^

I will ALWAYS need more judges and there is no detriment to trying and walking away halfway through (because a month is a long time).

># 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 31st 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 30 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.

Support the CCOS!

Some of you have been doing this already, but if you'd like to support the CCOS and get more people each month provide a link to this post on your entry so others can find it easier. This lets the CCOS have more visibility without me spamming reminders and generally getting on everyone's nerves. This is by no means a requirement, but I am appreciative of anyone who does help out!

108 Comments

Akenero12/24/2015, 10:11:57 PM3 votes

Winners may also be getting a hand drawn splash art done by yours truly! But that's only if the winner can stay in contact!

Nikushimi Zero12/25/2015, 4:34:07 AM3 votes

Well, seems I'm going to be missing this months CCOS D: None of my champions are even ready to be released yet and I've been working on them for a couple weeks right now. RIP.

Anyways, good luck to those who do participate, and if by some miracle I get one released before the deadline I will see about entering.

So, good luck everyone! And remember. Even if you don't win, or don't get a high score it's alright. You can always improve. Think of it as a learning experience! Enjoy!

ModThe Djinn12/24/2015, 5:42:41 PM3 votes

I'm more than happy to judge again, if no one objects. I'll try to be a bit more verbose with my reasonings on the sheets themselves this time. :D

el augusto12/25/2015, 5:58:45 AM2 votes

Turiyu, the Night Specter

I will say that this is the 3rd post of this concept, but this is the finalized version. I hope that's not a problem. This is my first time entering this competition, and I'm really passionate about this champion. So I hope you give me a chance to compete. Happy Holidays!

ShatteredSkys12/25/2015, 7:52:04 AM1 votes

Hey! ^_^

Avalon, The Heart of Swords stands tall and proud versus all challengers! (Mostly his lore is a WIP, would love some help with that.)

http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/2ZK5p6vA-ccos-avalon-the-heart-of-swords

The HeraId12/27/2015, 3:39:05 AM1 votes

Thought I would enter this in even though it was only made today!

Caerius, the Ascended

Dis The Chris12/27/2015, 9:22:12 AM1 votes

Actually, scratch the previous entry - I'd love to enter Reis the High Seas Navigator instead! =)

Candurill12/27/2015, 3:29:20 PM1 votes

Hey :D i would like to enter Laurell, The Forest Guardian for this month :D She is a Fae from the Glade that protects nature wherever she goes :)

Statikin12/29/2015, 11:23:10 PM1 votes

I'd like to submit Wylax, the Stalker among Wisps, my first ever Assassin Fighter melee champ. http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/B3tt4M6W-champ-concept-wylax-the-stalker-among-wisps

The HeraId12/30/2015, 12:00:23 AM1 votes

Quick Question: Is winner decided by average points or total points? Either way, i don't think I am going to end that highly unless I make my lore more cohesive.

Gentleman Gems12/31/2015, 10:12:20 AM1 votes

Duplexuss and his One Man Army are ready

Searedstone12/31/2015, 6:52:58 PM1 votes

WAAIIIIT!!!!

I'm no too late am I?

Sira - the Ice Angel

Poof!summoner 31

The Anagram King1/1/2016, 2:51:15 AM1 votes

Just ran across this. I'm not sure if it's too late. Hope you'll be lenient, as I had a lot of fun writing out this concept.

Ginei, Numen of Tranquility

Onimarus1/7/2016, 4:10:36 AM1 votes

I honestly can't remember where mne was in this topic, but I updated it with some lore I threw together http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/EwjTyHEk-modified-again-ib-the-child-eternal

Aqua47481/9/2016, 3:29:59 PM1 votes

IM going to be honesty my plane ride wasn't a week long I had school to go with a nd couldn't finish the concept on time but

Unless a judge went ahead and judged my concept even tho I said not too, its all ready now, which I know is late but hey, you still have 5 days to judge if it really takes that long :)

Fury and Emperor12/24/2015, 10:05:56 PM1 votes

Cursed be. Hauron, the Stag Lord

Vorazun12/24/2015, 10:32:26 PM1 votes

Shira, Valkyrie of the Eclipse has arrived...

Happy Snowdown/Christmas to all!

saihLfVQ3412/25/2015, 6:30:33 AM1 votes

Berk, The Iron Ambassador.