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ArtsyAmy

HELLO ALL!!!

Just wanted to let you know about a new competition!
ALL are welcome, beginners or veterans.
Whether you edit or use in-game shots...no preference!
We're just looking to have some simming fun in a little different
way with this competition.

This competition is designed to encourage creativity & to have fun!!

I hope you will like this and join
Here we go....





OBITUARIES-Sims 3 or 4 Modeling Competition
CYCLE 1: “Death By:” (Dark/Eerie themed)
-The first cycle will be a darker or eerie type competition....the more death-like or eerie the better, as each round focuses on some type of way your model NEEDS to die/be killed!

- 10 Rounds each Cycle.
- Rounds 1-4 will be no eliminations
- Rounds 5-7 are Elimination Rounds
- Rounds 8-10 are the Final Rounds
(Bonus Points ARE available)

DESCRIPTION:
- SIMS 3 or 4 Models are welcome & can be male OR female YA, Adult, or Elder Competition *Please specify which game you will be using for your model.
- This competition is a little different because it will include creating entries that portray specific death-types & also requires a brief description of their death (explain your idea for your shot’s theme)
- This is a picture themed Sims modeling competition focusing on using the specified death-type each round/assignment & creating an entry that includes your shot, but will also require you to give a brief writing; allowing you to “explain” your idea/story for each entry.  

BASIC RULES:
- HAVE FUN!!!
- No arguing with judges, other models, or yourself! If you have questions about your scores, etc. PLEASE pm that judge.
- We want everyone to have fun & enjoy seeing the creativity of simmers everywhere! Challenge yourselves, your inner creativity, and each other.
- CC Can be used but not essential.
- Edited Background and In Game shots permitted. You need to post with each entry simply either EDITED or In-GAME under your pic, so your shot will be fairly judged.
- Lastly, HAVE FUN!!! (We know we said this twice, but it is the MOST important rule)

SCORING:
- Obituary Relevance _ /10
- Death Factor: _/10
- Creativity _/10
- Quality: _ /10
-Stage/Overall Picture: _/10
TOTAL AVAILABLE PTS PER ROUND/ASSIGNMENT: 50


TO ENTER:
Provide:
- Your name/nickname
- Model’s Name
- Specify if 3 or 4 is being used
-Provide a full body shot of your sim looking their best in any fashion, using any pose, & on any solid background EXCEPT black
- Provide the black & white headshot of your model in the Mock Assignment requirements/guideline
NOTE: You can enter the different shots & info separately or together as long as everything is posted by the end of sign-ups, but you can start with just a reserve including your name.

SIGN-UPS will run for 2 weeks. This competition will be hosted at Simtech Forum, Simmetry Forum, and Sims & Modeling + Sims4 Sims & Modeling(Officials). You may post your info, sign-ups/reserves, and all entries in just one of the 3 threads and all will be updated as info comes in.

JUDGES





*NOTE: THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL TWIST FOR JUDGES!
(To be revealed with Assignment 1)

BUT.....Since we have our 3 Judges, here is the information for the Judge Twist & Bonus Points...


***BONUS PTS EXPLAINED***
Judges Choosing bonus pts will follow these guidelines:
RULES FOR BONUS PTS- 2 points are available for each round/assignment
by 2 different judges & only 1 model can receive a bonus point from the same
category; meaning 1 model won’t be able to get BOTH points in one bonus category.
EXCEPT for I Got Goosebumps (IGG); there will only be 1 judge picking the entry and
the entire 2 pts will be given to only 1 model.

1. Most Improved (MI)- To the model who has shown the most improvement from the last round assignment.
2. Fabulous Look (FL)- Is given to the model who just has the best look in their style/clothing, accessories,
and make-up to go with the shot.
3. Awesome Background (AB)- The model who just has that especially creative/awesome background that
sets the stage beautifully.
4. You Scared Me To Death (SMTD)- To the model who just had the most eerie death factor.
5. I Got Goosebumps (IGG)- This is the ultimate prize awarded each round & is reserved to the model whose
entire pic, including ALL the scoring categories, has the best overall shot.

***JUDGES TWIST***
Every judge will also serve as a mentor to randomly chosen models each round. You will be able to get helpful feedback, criticism, advice, etc. (think X-Factor).
We want to help you achieve the highest points and improve wherever you are trying to! We can give instruction but not actually do any of the work, of course.

PLUS, Each ROUND's WINNER gets to choose their Mentor for the next assignment!!! Woo-Woo!

**Mentoring will NOT be allowed for Final Rounds.

ArtsyAmy

Meet The Models

- SimsORIGfan (Sims & Modeling) with Thalia Shapiro -Sims 4 Model  
   - lionpaws (Simtech) with Anastasia -S4 Model
  -  Grimm_PANdemic (Sims & Modeling) with Morana Gamble -S4 Model
  - Vidkid20 (Simmetry) with Drew Kelly -S3 Model
  - MaggieSims (Simmetry) with Jade Daere -S3 Model
  - Erasimus (Simmetry) with Kristine Hoskins -S4 Model  
   - socallucyfan (Simmetry) with Madison Delacroux -S3 Model
 - fabtiffsim (Sims4 Sims & Modeling) with Aviana Hugo -S4 model  
  - HappyPanda (Sims4 Sims & Modeling) with Adelina Beaumont -S4 model  
 -dancergirlcb (Sims4 Sims & Modeling) with Alana Akamai Kekoa - S4 Model  
   JennaCatz (Sims4 Sims & Modeling) with Evelyn Bliss - S4 Model  
  -ironknight35 (Sims4 Sims & Modeling) with Daisy Oliver - S4 Model 
  -kittensmeow10 "Kat" (Sims & Modeling) with Amethyst Collins - S4 Model 





Sims & Modeling Forum
Simtech Forum
Simmetry Forum
SIMS4 SIMS & MODELING THREAD

ArtsyAmy

ROUND 1 Scores


MOCK SCORES

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Assignment 1 Countdown Timer


MODELS
    - Checked-In
   - Assignment In

     - SimsORIGfan (Sims & Modeling) with Thalia Shapiro -Sims 4 Model  
      - lionpaws (Simtech) with Anastasia -S4 Model
          - Vidkid20 (Simmetry) with Drew Kelly -S3 Model
       - Erasimus (Simmetry) with Kristine Hoskins -S4 Model  
    - socallucyfan (Simmetry) with Madison Delacroux -S3 Model
     - fabtiffsim (Sims4 Sims & Modeling) with Aviana Hugo -S4 model  
     - HappyPanda (Sims4 Sims & Modeling) with Adelina Beaumont -S4 model  
    -dancergirlcb (Sims4 Sims & Modeling) with Alana Akamai Kekoa - S4 Model  
     JennaCatz (Sims4 Sims & Modeling) with Evelyn Bliss - S4 Model  
     -kittensmeow10 "Kat" (Sims & Modeling) with Amethyst Collins - S4 Model 

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***1st Place Winner from ROUND 1 chooses their Mentor for this round***
- Anastasia (Round Winner)

AMY'S MENTORING GROUP
- Kristin
- Madison
- Thalia

INA'S MENTORING GROUP
- Aviana
- Alana
- Amethyst
- Anastasia (Round 1 Winner)

JEN'S MENTORING GROUP
- Adelina
- Drew
- Evelyn

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ASSIGNMENT  2
This is NOT an Elimination Round



-Show your model dying by some type of fire involvement. It can be any way of dying as long as fire is involved:
House fire, fire storm, explosion,  etc. Full or half body is okay and don't forget to write a brief description in  a caption
format explaining the scene. (The more creative, the higher the pts that will be received.)
*Keep limited to no more than 3 sentences.
NOTE: Your model does NOT need to be posed "dead" unless it fits with your idea for the shot.
(Death poses are only needed when specified in the Assignment description.)
*As long as your entries portray/show an environment that your model would or SHOULD die in, it is okay.
(like the Example pics) The closer your pic shows a high likelihood to die, the better your "Death Factor" points
will be each Assignment. So if you struggle with the Death Factor, you will have time to improve! *hint: And remember,
there WILL be Bonus Points each Round for "Most Improved"

***BONUS POINTS  & MENTORING ARE AVAIL. THIS ROUND***

(Round Winner gets to pick their Mentor for next Assignment!)

*Remember Models that you can ask your Mentor for any advice or help if you are stuck or need any feedback for writing OR pics, BEFORE
submitting your entry; we are here to try to help you improve your entry to receive the highest scores and/or Bonus Points!

ENTRIES:

fabtiffsim with Aviana Hugo -S4 model

They came for her by the dark of night and hung her in a tree
She had no regrets no fear of death and so she didn't flee
As they lit the fire they yelled out "Witch!" and chanted for her death
But she only grinned and told them "Yes." The cursed witch's final breath.

I used a background. And I wrote a poem!!

kittensmeow10 with Amethyst Collins 

Amethyst lost track of the time while cooking a pizza, so when she opened up the oven the whole kitchen went ablaze! In her panicked rush she tried to put herself out with a fire extinguisher, but began choking on the fire extinguishing powder. Unable to breath, the fell to the ground and collapsed, before perishing in the fire.

*In game shot with border*

lionpaws with Anastasia

On St. George's day in the year of our Lord 1572 The Holy Office found the maid Anastasia guilty of witchery and collaboration with Satan.
She was sentenced to the stake; her death in the flames a victory over evil. Praise the Lord!

(combined in-game shot with a fire photo overlay and some drawing; color adjustments)

dancergirlcb with Alana

She was locked in her burning house, and all she could do was cry. Her ex-boyfriend had caught her house on fire, and now he was standing outside of it, proud of what he had done. All she could think was "Why did I ever date him?"

I edited in the flames and used a photoshop action for coloring.

 JennaCatz with Evelyn  

Evelyn had come home from her local bar a little bit too drunk, she lit a cigarette and lied down on her bed. She turned on the T.V and watched it for a short while, unfortunately she fell asleep with the cigarette still in her hands. The cigarette caused her bed to set fire, which resulted in poor Evelyn being burnt to a crisp.

(a background was used)

Vidkid20 with Drew

Drew had a little too much at the bar one night on Christmas eve. He came home all decked out in a Santa suit, put on some Christmas tunes, and decided to drunkenly dance with his Christmas tree. Then things became very un-merry and deadly when his tree fell into the fireplace all while he slumbered.

My photo is in-game. I did edit the white trimming on his jacket and hat. I also edit broken pieces in for the star ornament on the floor.

socallucyfan with Madison

They can stand there and laugh at you. They can stand there and berate you by calling you a witch and a 🐸🐸🐸🐸. They can stand to the side with their arms crossed thinking that they finally won one over you. But they are wrong. In the end you will win. You will show them. Just as long as you make sure that no matter what you do DON”T let them see you scream!

*In-game shot?

SimsORIGfan with Thalia

Unfortunately Thalia used WAY too much Fuel at the Bonfire Party. Nobody could help, She was too far gone engulfed in FLAMES & Lungs full of SMOKE! She will not be forgotten!

Erasimus with Kristine

Katherine had traveled to Granite Falls for the first time with friends from work. They sat around the campfire, drinking flavored moonshine they had purchased on the way there. Katherine was going to turn in for the night, but lost her balance and fell into the campfire!

Ingame screenshot using custom pose created by me. (Fullsize Image Here)

ArtsyAmy

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InaMac

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If you know anyone who has not been tagged but YOU think would be interested please feel free to tag them

Jendowoz0612

Love to join this one, @ArtsyAmy but I'm in a lot already and not really into death and dying, too dark for me to create, but certainly makes things very interesting. If you think I qualify for judging, I'd love to be part of that role. If not then I'll be lurking.

NShippudenFan

I think I'm in too many comps at the moment too xD. But I'll be lurking too

TEXASTWANGTONYA

@ArtsyAmy This looks like so much funnnnnn and "Death" yayyyyyyy LOL LOL count me in for a Reserve

InaMac

@Jendowoz0612 I am sure you will make an excellent judge, Amy will be back on later to confirm this
@NShippudenFan We Lurkers, grab yourself some popcorn and enjoy the show
@SimsORIGfan Welcome aboard, I will pop your reserve on @ Simtech and Amy will update here when she is on

ArtsyAmy

@Jendowoz0612 Of course, you are welcome to be a judge! I have popped you in as a reserve....thank you Dear!
Once our final judge is in, I will msg you with a preview of the judging and "Special Twist" for the judges. Plus the Bonus Points stuff. lol
- Sorry models, only judges get a sneak peek

@NShippudenFan You are always welcome to lurk Dear! Wish you had time, I love your shots & creativity!

@SimsORIGfan YAY!!! Welcome aboard! Woo-woo!!! You know (hopefully, lol) I love your shots & creativity!

@InaMac69 Thanks Darling! And yep, you know @Jendowoz0612 is welcome as a judge!!!

chellemh29

Oh this looks so fun. I want to enter, but I'm not sure if I'll have time. Let me think on it a bit...

TEXASTWANGTONYA

@ArtsyAmy --- Awww Well Thanks!!!!!!!!! and LOVE the Idea of this Competition and seems it will be more fun laid back than a few that I am in so Can't Wait....Will get mine in ASAP.......HUGZ

ArtsyAmy

@chellemh29 Ooooh, I sure hope you DO have time to enter! We will have some fun! Well, as much fun as you can have dying together...LOL
Sign ups don't end for 2 weeks so there is plenty of time to grab a model and do the mock & model info.

@SimsORIGfan You're welcome! I can't wait to get started...can't wait to see your model & who else joins!

TEXASTWANGTONYA

@ArtsyAmy -- To Clarify......... LOL I do My Head shot Body shot on any background but Black? Right? and do the "Obituary" Black White shot of them with the "Writing" up of the Obit???? Thanks but not writing in black ?

BUTTONSGINGER

What an interesting challenge Amy! You can be sure I will be lurking. Bookmarked.

Looking forward to seeing all the models!

TEXASTWANGTONYA

So I can just go into photoshop and make the Obit???? Right? on a background that "Resembles" the newspaper as close as I can get it to? @ArtsyAmy

ArtsyAmy

SimsORIGfan wrote: »

So I can just go into photoshop and make the Obit???? Right? on a background that "Resembles" the newspaper as close as I can get it to? @ArtsyAmy

SimsORIGfan wrote: »

@ArtsyAmy -- To Clarify......... LOL I do My Head shot Body shot on any background but Black? Right? and do the "Obituary" Black White shot of them with the "Writing" up of the Obit???? Thanks but not writing in black ?

@SimsORIGfan #1- Yes, you can do the obit in PS. And the bkgd doesn't have to look like a newspaper exactly; just the overall shot should resemble the obituary style from rl newspapers (does this help/make sense?)

The head shot is used as the model pic in the obit or your Mock & just the model pic needs to be in black and white. The background and text can be anything you like, but the black color will probably show better for an obituary. (well, depending on your bkgd color of course) lol
So, you can use whatever works best for your idea for the Mock, but yes please just don't use black for the Mock bkgd because model entries won't show well at Simtech. But you could use like a charcoal or gray that contrasts/will show against black.

Full body shot will work on any color bkgd except black (will be used for the Model Wall.

ArtsyAmy

@BUTTONSGINGER Thank you for bm & lurking Dear! I hope you'll have time for the next Cycle!

InaMac

Don't forget to tag your friends, firends of friends, or anyone you think might want to join. I can't wait to see all the Obits coming in

InaMac

Hello all - Note : If you are a member of Simtech/Simmetry Design or any other forum hosted by Forumotion there are difficulties getting the forums to load. I have contacted Forumotion through facebook to let them know and am now waiting on a reply. Hopefully ALL sites will be up and running soon.

Meeshelby

Sorry you're having so many troubles with the forumations! That's such a pain. Looks interesting for this comp. I'm going to sit this one out but great idea!

ArtsyAmy

Okay, since the judge spots are at 3, I am good with this amount & have messaged @InaMac69 and @Jendowoz0612 the twists and bonus pts info. So once they ok me, I am gonna share this with everyone!

@Meeshelby, thank you and I hope you will be able to join in later Cycles!

@InaMac69 Thank you for posting about the forumotion issues, yes I was noticing it as well!

ArtsyAmy

New Reserve in from Simtech lionpaws
YAY!!!

MissBirdie

This looks like an awesome idea and definitely up my alley - I love anything dark.
I'm thinking of joining, not sure if I'll have the time so I won't reserve just yet..

ArtsyAmy

@MissBirdie I really hope you do have the time....would love to have you! The sign ups are going for 2 weeks so plenty of time to say yes....oops, I meant to say: to make your mind up! (I have gotta stop thinking out loud -ish?!) lol

ArtsyAmy

*****Updated the first post with the Judge Twist & Bonus Points info*****