All right pencils down. I will have the updates and top 3 up sortly. Along with the next challenge.

TOP 3
"New Year's Bash" Challenge

Entries Thus Far Post

I wanted to thank each and everyone of you that participated, it truly meant a lot that you put your time and effort into this group. Without you, none of this would be possible. It is hard to image that we as a group have been together now for roughly 1 year. And for the newer D.C.U. crowd, that is ok...We hope you will join us in another new year of design offs and healthy/friendly competition. Thank you so much everyone! And speaking of the new year, your designs for "New Year's Bash" were truly outstanding designers. Very impressive indeed. Let's hope this spells good times as we continue to ring in the new year. For now, please help me congratulate our first top 3 of 2020. "Teny Teny"!!! wOOt!

Your Top 3 Are....

1st Place ~
Opipearl's Design:

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@Opipearl...The way your designs sparkles and shines just really pops over all, giving that real vibe of celebration. Outstanding work this week, truly outstanding hon. I really believe you earned top spot, and look forward to your future designs. For your hard work, you can have a pick of a pet from the "Group" section of my 1st stable, or gold. Please let me know which one ASAP. Also keep an eye out in your inventory as I send something your way.

2nd Place ~
Spiritbeast's Design:

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@Spirit...Your design this week was extremely pretty. It also had that hint of retro appeal that was also pleasant to see. You are defiantly starting this year out on the right foot when it comes to designing. As a reward, please send me a COD for 20K.

3rd Place ~
Limor's Design:

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Altered


@Limor....Your 2nd design was not too appealing this week, and please do not let that get you down. Some times we have an eye catching design one week and a bust another. However, your 1st design was seriously on point. It really showcased your "New Year's Sparkler" beverage very nicely. I think even with the bit of a rough start to 2020, you show some real pazazz for the new year when it comes to designing. Please by all means keep up the great work Limor. You really and truly are a talented designer!

I will just do gold.

~ Roaring Twenties ~ Challenge

(READ EVERYTHING!!)

DEADLINE: Sunday Jan. 19th, 2020 @ 5pm CST

Excused/Opted Out Of Challenge: Sairento, Shimeree, Articu, Spiritbeast

The "Roaring Twenties" is back again, so to speak. So to commemorate them, I figured to task you all to reflect on the original 19 "Roaring" 20's. You will need to create a design based of that era, wither it be due to fashion, crime, classic, business, or what have you. Just be sure to follow all of the requirements and rules laid out before. Reference pictures are welcomed so long as they are reasonably sized, though preferred small if at all possible. I look forward to seeing what you all have to offer this week. Good luck!


~REQUIREMENTS~
1.) You must create a minimum of 3 designs. All designs must be kept to one post with your critique. Pet, Avi, and or a mix of the 2 are acceptable.
2.) You must list out the traits of each design, or item used.
* 3.) (Only the very 1st poster of a challenge is excused from this requirement.) Be sure to include within your design post your critique for the designer that posted before you whom besides myself you must also PING when posting. Your critique MUST be of their 1st DESIGN ONLY, as well as a bare minimum of 3 to 4 sentences in length! Explain what they can improve on, as well as what you liked about their design specifically. You MUST provide a reference picture to what you are referring to, so that the designer you are critiquing better understands what you are trying to convey about their design. Perhaps a side by side comparison of their design and what you believed their design should look like with your tips of improvement. With that in mind, DO NOT by any means leave a fellow designer hanging and waiting on you as that is just rude, and inconsiderate.
*4.) (ALL MUST COMPLY WITH THIS ONE)You must recreate your original design, but remember to incorporate some of the suggestions made to you by your design critiquer. That is why it is important to stay on top of any PINGs and or critiques made to you!! If you don't receive a ping, then by all means check regularly to see if someone has critiqued your design and get your altered piece done a sap. Take that new design, and place it NEXT TO your original design so that we may see the changes you made. DO NOT put your critiqued piece after any paragraphs or or comments. It must be right next to your original piece. Remember, without this your design post is viewed as incomplete.
5.) Briefly explain why you feel each design represents the roaring 20's!


~RULES/GUIDELINES~

1.) All core group rules are in affect/effect.
2.) Failure to follow any requirements and or rules will result it in being clearly seen in your work that you are unable to follow directions. Remember to ask for help if you need assistance and or clarification. Otherwise, at the end of the challenge you will be assigned a negative mark accordingly.

~EXAMPLE~
(This is just an example of a avi and pet. You will be expected to do at least 3 designs in total.)



Items: Flower Flapper Hat, Ritzy Aristocrat Outfit

This avi design represents the "Roaring 20's", on the sole basis of flashy and dance. Women loved to doll up, and wear beaded/sequin dresses while having a night on the town. Oddly enough, the head piece is named after an actual styles piece from that era. The "Flapper" is a style of dress and behavior, that a lot of young woman during that time wore in opposition of public stereo-types on how woman should dress and behave. My dress choice is more along the classic side of things, but era appropriate.



Traits: Barrow's Goldeneye, Snowdrift Wings, Peacock Cres

My pet design is based on the ritzy dreams of the "Roaring 20's". How people would love the high life of sparkles and glam. This was true for most young women of the time whom wanted to be seen by all. The prettier, and more exotic(peacock) the better. They often wore feathers and sashayed around for all the fine fellas that caught their fancy. It was in a way it was a showcase of social standing as well. Because during this time, people loved to dance, party, and have a ripping old good time. Even when they were suppressed and not allowed to have alcohol.

Please send me a COD for 30K then.

I'm going to opt out of this weeks challenge, sorry!!

Charleston Griffi





Critiqued:




Traits Used:
Kingfisher, Frostfeather Teardrops, Forest Markings, Galactic Tail, Frostfeather Wings

I think this represents the Roaring Twenties because the Charlston Dance was popular in the 1920's. The dance appeared along with the song "The Charleston," in the Broadway musical "Runnin' Wild" in 1923. Flappers used to dance along with it, and it's still used today along with swing music. 1920's music is amazing!

Silent Movie Ryori



Traits Used:
Fox, Rose Markings, Nebula, Glimmering Jewels, Fox Fire, Ethereal Headress

I think this design represents the Roaring Twenties because this was the time when silent movies were invented. I've only watched a couple but I find them creepy but interesting because of the lack of sound.

Flapper Avatar



Items Used:
Ghostly Gilded Glass (Sprightly), Jovial Cafe Outfit (Rad Red), Flower Flapper Hat, Dazzling Butterflies


I think this design represents the Roaring Twenties because it is a flapper. Flappers were women who went against the acceptable behavior rules of women. They wore short skirts, bobbed their hair, smoked, and many other things.

Critique:

I really don't see much to change with this design, your colors match the radio perfectly and the traits look amazing. I do suggest changing G3 to Circut Runes, as it suits the technology idea better and makes the design look a bit sleeker. I also think you should change G1 to Dutch. I suggest you give the fur a bit more of a reddish color because the main wood used for your reference picture is a more reddish type. EC to 96390E and G1 to 7A3214.

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Sorry about this, can I opt out? I don't think I'll have enough time for 3 designs, this week, sorry.

I understand, and hope to see you next week.