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[CCC] January Champion Concept Contest is here!!! Finally!

Sir ArmaMalum··29 votes·7,077 views

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#ENTRIES ARE NO LONGER BEING TAKEN

Helloooooooooooooooooooooooooo Concepting community!

After a too-long hiatus the CCC is finally back! For those who have traveled these waters before you know what to do! For those who haven't, well don't worry keep reading!

The CCC is the Community Concept Contest, a contest where everyone submits a concept they've created and posted within this month (this time being January), and have said concept be judged by a panel of your peers. No reds, no professionals, but fellow interested players such as yourself. Do yourself a favor and read through this post, I've covered everything from what you need to enter to how it's scored, have fun!

Current entrants (27/60) ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||--------------------------------

Prizes

  • Entry into a Hall of fame post that will remain updated as long as the CCC 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

Entry requirements

  • ONE entry per player
  • Concept Entry must be NEW, specifically: posted WITHIN THIS MONTH OF JANUARY so as to give everyone an even playing field and a bit of a challenge. Please refrain from entering re-makes, old WIP concepts, or copies, they 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 19th at noon EST.
  • 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 below and double check you're up there, if you are you're in!

Remember: There is max of SIXTY slots.

#Timeline

  • January 12th to January 19th: Entries will be taken
  • January 19th to February 2nd: Entries will be judged
  • February 5th: Results will be announced
  • February 9th: February CCC begins

#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: New Years Resolutions!

Simply put, if your character had to write down a list of new year's resolutions what would they be. This is a good chance to show some humor when appropriate, clever creativity elsewhere and maybe even some references! I can't wait to see what you guys have in store!

#Example (Darius):

  • Get that damnable spin down to show up that glorified Damacian boy.
  • Finally convince Draven to kill first, then gloat.
  • Lay off the Piltover Creampuffs, armor's getting a bit tight.....
  • Interrogate Riven on her runic weapon. Axe needs an upgrade!
  • Improve scowling.

#I've said it before, I'm saying it again: Judges!

If you're not interested in entering this month but still would like help out I have the perfect job for you, Apply to be judge this month! I'm taking in judges all the way up until the 19th (when judging officially starts). If you're at all interested I could really use the help! E-mail me at '[email protected]' with your IGN (in-game name) and I'll happily walk you through what you need to do.

If you're worried about pre-requisites feel free to read through them here. Most are common sense and anyone can get through them easy. If you have any additional question or concerns about judging, please do not hesitate to e-mail at the above address with said questions as well.

ALSO

I am not the only one in need of judges! vBunnie (the current host of this month's MCCC) is also looking for judges to help out. If you're interested check the January MCCC post here and give a comment asking about it. If you're feeling super helpful you're perfectly fine judging for both contests, and I will in fact be incredibly impressed.

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!

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 CCC please ask! I would be happy to answer.

176 Comments

tau433 votes

Good to have you back.

Stephenizgod2 votes

:D YAY! CCC is back!

Sir ArmaMalum3 votes

http://rack.2.mshcdn.com/media/ZgkyMDEzLzA4LzA1LzYyL2FuY2hvcm1hbi42NjJkYS5naWYKcAl0aHVtYgk4NTB4ODUwPgplCWpwZw/e36d14bd/1c0/anchorman.jpg

SushiKnight2 votes

Mhmmm I would love to enter but most of my champ ideas suck :s Good luck for everyone who entered ^.^

Kaminii Sama4 votes

the least you can do is try

I'm doing it, and i've never done this before :D

Kamiroo Wolf2 votes

I have a champion thats near completion and I would like to submit him. Would it be alright if I submit the champion after he is completed?

Vbunnie2 votes

Your prerequisite link is not working just so you know oh yeah I forgot mccc is also still looking for judges and are accepting applicants until tomorrow.

Raptamei2 votes

Submitted!

Hajali (& Qareen), the Fire below the Sands

:D

Sir ArmaMalum2 votes

Entry Confirmed! Nice use of Diablo III icons btw

TwoD2 votes

http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/0ZO8mswA-champion-concept-razael-the-dusk-of-demise

Razael, the Dusk of Demise

Still trying to update the lore and add in some trivia, but it's pretty much done

Enchantrezzz2 votes

Uhmm... me again but, Hello. here is my entry to the contest entry.

just going to leave the link here with it. thank you

Enchantrezzz2 votes

http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/kuF99mTm-cccchampion-concept-teleia-the-shattered-princess don't think my link showed

BigBenClockTower2 votes

EDIT: Clover, Born Lucky will showcase next month because she lacked lore (even though nowhere in the original post it says lore needs to be there for entry).

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

Gonna need that lore bro!

BigBenClockTower2 votes

Oy, so strict still. D:

Oh well. You'll let me enter her in the next one as compromise, right? I'm not sure how I feel wasting six hours of straight work.

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

Tell ya what, I will as long as you promise to delete that post so you don't get any critiquing and refining in until next month. (Man, that sounds so.....extortiony, sry)

BigBenClockTower1 votes

Fine. Fine. Although it doesn't say anywhere in the original post that lore is needed for entry.

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

That's true, that is something to make sure I include next month. However, in my defense it has been that way since the beginning.

Raptamei2 votes

^

Raptamei2 votes

-prepares Taifun for next month's CCOS-

Sir ArmaMalum2 votes

someone has been paying attention, good on you!

Brush Rustler1 votes

http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/eOvAywmR-champion-concept-task-the-dauntless-pursuer

Task, The Dauntless Pursuer.

Quick question, am I still allowed to update the concept?

Sir ArmaMalum2 votes

What Hoff said. You are welcome to and I in fact encourage you to update your concepts, but after the judging has started (19th) I cannot guarantee all the judges will see all your changes after the fact. Also, poke me again once you have a bit of lore up and I'll enter you then. Doesn't have to be much but try it out and get it to the point where you can say you have a lore section. You may even find you like writing, who knows? ^_^

Brush Rustler1 votes

I have a lore now.

Sir ArmaMalum2 votes

So you do, you're in! ^_^

Stephenizgod3 votes

Make sure to put somewhere in your post that you are still working on it and that if Judges wanted to see the finished work they should check in at the end of Judge period. I put an "EDIT section on my contest concepts and when i judged i went through some of the concepts i gave advice to to see if they changed :)

thelastimzy1 votes

Sasha, the Twin Spirit

http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/wMpYvqGj-champion-concept-sasha-the-twin-spirit

Will add the bonus New YeArs Resolution soon. :3

Sir ArmaMalum2 votes

Entry Confirmed! (Late on the confirmation, you've been up there for a bit now, sorry!)

AngelOnBeer1 votes

Ummm if I may, I've seen something called MCCC mentionned in the comments... what is it? (If you would post a link too, I'd be pleased) Thanks in advance for the answerJinx

Sir ArmaMalum3 votes

This month's MCCC can be found here, it is being hosted by Vbunnie.

The MCCC is the Monthly Champion Concept Contest, and how it goes is the host of that month (chosen in the prior month, via whoever raises their hand first essentially) decides a theme and constraints and the participants build a concept to fit those constraints in the most creative and generally awesome way possible. While it can differ immensely every month, it's usually handled in various stages and is really more of a challenge gauntlet for concepting. Whereas here I take any and all concepts posted this month.

The MCCC is the older contest, hailing from vBulletin (older forums before the Boards) while the CCC originated independently on the Boards. Both cater to different audiences for the most part, CCC is better for newer concepts and conceptors who are looking for general feedback whereas the MCCC is a more workshop-grade event that is meant to put your skills to the test.

Hopefully that helped! ^_^

LordTekron1 votes

Okay, I now have my champ concept that is fresh, new... and not a rework of my previous ones, HERE IT IS!

Sir ArmaMalum2 votes

Entry Confirmed!

AngelOnBeer1 votes

Another question I did not think about at first: how many judges are there for the CCC? Does this number varies? Am I allowed to ask all three questions if I only mentionned one at the beginning of this comment?

Thanks again :)

Sir ArmaMalum2 votes

The number judges is simply however many I can grab. This, so far, has ranged from 2 (including myself) to 6 (not including myself). On top of the fact that there's always one or two who have something come up during judging and cannot finish the entire scoresheet. Right now I have five awesome volunteers and it's still possible that number could go up.

You're welcome to address as many judges as you want after the results are announced, but until then the judges are anonymous! In fact, I encourage you to ask as many judges as you can what their opinions were for varying views. (But, again, until the results you won't know who the judges are. They may have even already commented on your concept! XD)

Yves Klein1 votes

http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/8XjEy7Ra-pith-the-hollow-yordle

Pith, The Hollow Yordle.

Sir ArmaMalum2 votes

Entry confirmed!

Neer Invictae1 votes

heres and entry: http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/apyMOVHA-wraith

Sir ArmaMalum2 votes

Entry Confirmed!

On another note: I just downloaded the Evolve Closed Beta. Can't wait to start playing.

Raptamei1 votes

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On another note: I just downloaded the Evolve Closed Beta. Can't wait to start playing.

Inb4 no judging q_q

Sir ArmaMalum2 votes

lol, well actually I'm more of a back-up judge this month. If all the judges that have volunteered complete the scoring and reviews then you actually won't see one for me. Instead you'll be seeing a few goodies from me along the lines of highlights, tips, shout-out and discussion posts during the judging period in an effort to make the judging period more engaging for the entrants.

The Red Goat1 votes

Fair enough, and at least now I know.

AND KNOWING IS HALF THE BATTLE!

Sir ArmaMalum2 votes

Information is ammunition

---I'd be impressed if you knew where that was from

The Red Goat1 votes

2 things.

1st: I only just realized nobody has posted a "YO JOE!" line.

2nd: there are only 4 days until the concepts are done being graded. 4 days people. That's less than a week!

And now the obligatory line to say:

"SOON..."

Sir ArmaMalum2 votes

You may want this: http://img.pandawhale.com/44817-SOON-polar-bear-gif-Jcdo.gif

The Red Goat1 votes

Lol, took me a moment to notice what was in the background. And yes, I did want that gif.

LilStacey871 votes

So the winners are announced tomorrow right?

Sir ArmaMalum2 votes

No, that's the deadline for the judges, announcements will happen on the 5th. So all the scores will be set by tomm.

To give some buffer time for extenuating circumstances and me time to make the results themselves presentable. And to render the 1080p shiny medal gif. (Seriously, it takes a few hours just to render it once, and if I run into a snag.....well, that's even more time :P)

LilStacey871 votes

Hey, sorry to bother, I was just wondering if the results were in?

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

Yes they are in fact, it should be up there (well, halfway) in the 'Hot' sorting as upvotes keep it up there but yeah it's buried in 'Recent' already :P

here ya go

and not a bother at all! ^_^

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