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[CCOS] May CCOS entries here!

Sir ArmaMalum··13 votes·3,383 views

#Entries are no longer being taken!

http://www.reactiongifs.us/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nine_dancing_doctor_who.gif

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 | Support the CCOS!

Current entrants (11/60) |||||||||||--------------------------------------------------

######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 (eventually it will happen I promise)
  • 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 May, 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

  • May 11th - May CCOS begins, entries taken
  • May 18th - Entries no longer taken, judging begins
  • June 1st - Judging stops, buffer time begins
  • June 4th - 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 Addition --------------------------------------- (100) Total per judge

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

#Bonus Addition: The gif that keeps on gif'ing

Time to get your gif hunting hats on! With the recent spike in activity in the Memes & Games Board there is a huge opportunity to bring in this classic viral file type. For this month find a gif that suits your concept the best you can. This could be in a specific context (like "X After a pentakill" or "X after meeting Y") or just a general overall comparison. Get creative with this, there's no end to how many possibilities are out there! Just be sure the gif is describing the champion and not the situation, that can be a bit tough.

Good resources for this: Imgur, Tumblr, r/leagueofmemes

Example (Thresh):

Thresh, when his lantern leads into a teamfight:

http://inkandangst.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/tumblr_mf6t9jZ3nE1r08o57o1_r1_500.gif

#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 top 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 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.

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!

53 Comments

Keagn1 votes

Well, Gershom/Loi may not have been well received in your last competition...but they ended up winning the other.

Lets see if Ushio can pull off a double win ^_^

Though I'm not sure how I feel about gif challenge...well, points I guess.

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

Are you uncertain about the gif challenge because of the actual challenge or did I not word it well?

(Entry confirmed btw, good luck!)

Keagn2 votes

[{quoted}](name=Sir ArmaMalum,realm=NA,application-id=A8FQeEA8,discussion-id=yyKxU1zR,comment-id=00010000,timestamp=2015-05-13T18:06:38.692+0000)

Are you uncertain about the gif challenge because of the actual challenge or did I not word it well?

(Entry confirmed btw, good luck!)

Not a big fan of the challenge, but I shall complete it nevertheless. My ability to access Ushio however is few and far in between now, but I'll do my best to work in a timely manner.

showcase251 votes

Community Concept Open Stage Entry:

Afinra, the Defector

Now I need to add a gif. So many options...

I think I found a funny and fitting one.

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

Color me impressed for finding a gif I have never seen before, well done.

Also, I am impressed by the formatting involved. I properly appreciate the work that takes.

Entry confirmed!

showcase251 votes

Thank you. In fact, the gif was new to me too. And yea, im a bit ocd with the formatting. But I think its worth it. It might even impress the judges.

LilStacey871 votes

I'd like to enter the contest. Colonel Sanders joins the fray!

Sir ArmaMalum2 votes

Love the picture and I will silently acknowledge the pun :P

Entry confirmed!

Nikushimi Zero1 votes

I'm always having ideas, and this is my latest one! I'd like to enter to hopefully see how I do and get some feedback on it ^_^

Lunarin, the Blade of Eternity

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

I know that feel.

Entry confirmed!

Statikin1 votes

I'd like to enter Vakin for this month's contest! Vakin, the Livewire Whip

Going to add the gif, quotes and additional details soon!

I hope I will get some criticism after this so I know what I should change.

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

Good to hear!

Entry confirmed!

UberAffe1 votes

Entry from myself and TheEmeraldOtter: Soter the Celestial Warden

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

I'm not gonna lie I'm loving these gifs.

Entry confirmed!

Fury and Emperor1 votes

Eden:

http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/JeApxcEb-ccos-may-eden-guardian-angel

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

Entry Confirmed!

Fury and Emperor1 votes

"Emporer" v_v

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

fixed!

MalphiteThePower1 votes

I would appreciate entering this.

Dr Zalt approaches the battle!

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

Entry confirmed!

MalphiteThePower1 votes

Just a heads up, you missed out the comma between the name and title

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

so I did, fixed!

SushiKnight1 votes

To enter or not to enter ;; I don't think I would be able to find a good gif XD Oh well........

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

No joke, ask for help in memes & games, I'm sure you'll have people clamoring to help.

Keagn1 votes

Finally got a gif. Had to make it, but it was worth.

showcase251 votes

I'm impressed by all of these entries. I am growing concern in my chances since they are all impressive.

Best of luck everyone.

thelastimzy1 votes

Would love to throw my champion into the ring. Floe, The Blizzards Last Breath

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

You are in. But currently away from wi-fi atm (on phone) so I can't write you in just yet.

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

Entry confirmed!

Psychoaryama1 votes

I would like to enter Shinoji, the Illusionist if it's not too late. Sorry if it is too late, my internet kept going down all day for some reason so I had trouble finishing it.

Also, good luck to everyone else entering the contest :)

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

On my phone atm so I can't add your links to the list just yet, but you're in not to worry! I will reply again to confirm once I get back to wi-fi >_<

Psychoaryama1 votes

[{quoted}](name=Sir ArmaMalum,realm=NA,application-id=A8FQeEA8,discussion-id=yyKxU1zR,comment-id=000f0000,timestamp=2015-05-18T16:31:29.859+0000)

On my phone atm so I can't add your links to the list just yet, but you're in not to worry! I will reply again to confirm once I get back to wi-fi >_<

Okay, thanks :)

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

Back! Entry confirmed!

Alfalfa Centauri1 votes

MAYBE ONE OF THESE DAYS I'LL ACTUALLY GET AROUND TO FINISHING A CONCEPT IN TIME

Psychoaryama1 votes

[{quoted}](name=Alfalfa Centauri,realm=NA,application-id=A8FQeEA8,discussion-id=yyKxU1zR,comment-id=0010,timestamp=2015-05-18T16:44:16.856+0000)

MAYBE ONE OF THESE DAYS I'LL ACTUALLY GET AROUND TO FINISHING A CONCEPT IN TIME

I was almost in the same boat as you yesterday. I didn't even realize that this contest was going on until two days ago, and then when I decided to try and finish the concept it turned out that my wifi went out. It came on really late last night so I just barely finished the concept and got it in on time.

Alfalfa Centauri1 votes

I just have unfinished ones floating around in my space. Like, I need to put up SOMETHING next time.

Psychoaryama1 votes

[{quoted}](name=Alfalfa Centauri,realm=NA,application-id=A8FQeEA8,discussion-id=yyKxU1zR,comment-id=001000000000,timestamp=2015-05-19T02:24:42.642+0000)

I just have unfinished ones floating around in my space. Like, I need to put up SOMETHING next time.

Maybe you could just post an unfinished one and have them enter it, then finish when you actually have the time. At the very least you'll have AN entry, then you can finish it when you actually have the time.

and hope that the judges don't get to it before you finish, of course, so there is that little snag, but still

Gentleman Gems1 votes

Can Gekido join, I'm not too late am I?

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

Entries closed at noon EST on monday Leach, sry :(

I also apologize for the delayed response, I've been out and about (and away from internet access) for a little while

Raptamei1 votes

^ :(

PyroGeist1 votes

Why are entries only taken for a week and restricted to that month? That means that half the creations cannot be entered. I commonly post my creations near the end of the month, in the two weeks following the close date but before the next month.

Seems to me you should shift the dates a bit to end with the month and complete judging around the same time the following months entries open up, about mid month. Or allow entries posted after the close date from the previous month.

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

{quoted}

Why are entries only taken for a week and restricted to that month? That means that half the creations cannot be entered. I commonly post my creations near the end of the month, in the two weeks following the close date but before the next month.

Seems to me you should shift the dates a bit to end with the month and complete judging around the same time the following months entries open up, about mid month. Or allow entries posted after the close date from the previous month.

I see what you're saying but a major priority for this contest that I aim for is generation of content. While I 100% agree your idea makes it more convenient for those who have already posted I want to have this contest be a reason to make a concept and encourage those who do. While I am not saying it is a bad idea, leaving it to the end of the month and allowing anyone who's already posted that month leaves me to fear this will become more of an afterthought than anything else, if that makes sense.

Raptamei1 votes

Bump.

Psychoaryama1 votes

Probably gonna be away from any good source of wifi for a while, so good luck to everyone and congratulations in advance to whoever wins :)

UberAffe1 votes

Any idea when the results will be posted today?

showcase251 votes

I have faith. But I also have two more hours untill today is 'finished'. If not, I'll check in the morning.

Don't know why I'm so anxious.

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/qmHR47Vg-ccos-may-results-get-pumped

Not any easy way to advertise over other posts. The results will always be posted around noon EST the announced day every month though in an attempt to make it easier to find.

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/qmHR47Vg-ccos-may-results-get-pumped

Not any easy way to advertise over other posts. The results will always be posted around noon EST the announced day every month though in an attempt to make it easier to find.

Raptamei

I upvoted a few champions. Someone went and downvoted the last bunch again.

Sir ArmaMalum1 votes

Much appreciated

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