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{{I posted this up yesterday but apparently it didn’t publish to the group, just my account.}}

Hello Everyone and welcome back for another season of our IP-Pageant! I’m sure some of you have some various questions so hopefully the information below will answer them! For those of you that want a straightforward answer, we’ll be accepting applications for Judges and Contestants starting tomorrow! So keep an eye out for those journals, they’ll be up before the end of the day. We‘ll be taking applications during the duration of June and will be starting the festivities in July until October! Yes it’s only for 4 months, there’s various reasons for this but I want to keep this announcement short for people. Now, in order to host the season this year, we need at least 2 more judges and 10 contestants. I hope to see you all there!

Personal Update

Some of you may have been wondering what exactly has been going on and where we’ve been. Well to be quite frank there’s been various reasons. But first things first, our very own co-admin, Squidtonic, has decided to step down and leave Deviantart, for the most part at least, they are no longer active on their listed account. I’ve personally not been active on my account since 2017 and almost left Deviantart as well this year, I certainly wanted to, especially after the launch of Eclipse. Eclipse is not mobile friendly and as some of you know I don’t own a computer, I only work on the tablet, which means with the way the website is currently I’m unable to preform many admin duties. Not to mention it’s very buggy still with journals and whatnot, it’s very...aggravating to say the least. I simply find myself never logging in because I don’t want to deal with the aggravation that comes with the site.

Many people have left Deviantart and the fandom in general, which comes with time. I’m not actively in the fandom myself anymore but I still have such a love for it that I’ve decided to stick around. This was a bit of a last minute decision on my part and while there’s not many people left in the fandom, I still want it to be an enjoyable time, like my time was when I first entered the fandom over a decade ago. So please bare with me while I get accustomed with this website again, considering Squid was the one who’s been taking care of the groups for the last few years, I’m not sure how a lot of things work here lol.

So why the late start?

Well as I said above, I wasn’t so keen on staying on DA, so it was a bit of a last minute decision to stay. That and a few months ago Squid’s old laptop died, which they would let me use in order to do certain things on the internet considering a lot of things are still not mobile friendly. We ordered a new one but was waiting in the queue for almost 3 months, this was due to many part shortages, it would have been longer but the company reached out to us to see if we would be willing to change cases. Which we agreed instantly, if not we would have continued to be in the queue for several more weeks. We received the computer on Saturday so now I will be able to perform admin duties properly.

Why only 4 months?

Well, there’s a few reasons for this. A big part is because of the late start of the Pageant this year, another is because once November hits many of us will not have any time due to the winter holidays depending on where you live. Not to mention I’m hoping to host Irkpreciation‘s Secret Santa this year which will start taking people in October and will run though November and part of December. Of course I’ve also noticed many people seem to drop out before we can even hit month 5 or even 6. People are simply just busy.

I don’t have time to enter!

Hey that’s ok, not everyone has time, especially in this day in age. We have a new event that will be popping off at Irkpreciation this summer for those that can’t compete long term! So keep you eyes peeled! Or feel free to draw your character along with the monthly themes, you may not be able to submit them into this group but you can certainly submit them to Irkpreciation!

What’s going with Irkpreciation?

I know, it’s quite a mess right? The group will be receiving an update and revision this summer, around the same time as the IP-Pageant season launch. We’ll be hosting some stuff over there so keep your eyes peeled!

What are the prizes?

Currently I don’t have anything set in stone, I’m more then willing to do another cash prize, depending on the amount of entrants. Although to be honest I’m kind of against these kinds of things. Like I feel like yes people should be rewarded, but at the same time it makes it more competitive and that turns some people off. We have various age and skill gaps here in this fandom and it almost feels unfair to have these members compete against one another. If anyone has a genuine answer to this I would love to hear it! Simply I just want this Pageant to be fun for all people, no matter their ages or levels.

Have a questions but didn’t see it here? Feel free to drop a comment below!

{Disclaimer: Due to formatting issues with the launch of Deviantart Eclipse the imagery for this journal will be posted at a later date. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause and hope that it doesn’t damper anyone’s excitement for this season‘s Pageant. Thank you for your patience and continued support.<3}

Lovell: “Welcome back viewers for another riveting round of the one and only IP-Pageant! Last month our dearest contestants wowed us with the most delightful of designs and with a sweet range of colors to boot! But I know all of you must be just dying to see what they’ll whip up this month for us!”

Haunt: [soft chuckling] "Whip up... heh heh- Ahem, yes that's right. It was an absolute treat, to see what everyone created. But now that everyone has indulged their sweet tooth perhaps it's time to announce the next theme?”

Lovell: [trying not to laugh] “Of course! Now our next theme is quite the magical one and I’m sure it will leave all of our lovely viewers fantasizing over our contestants designs! The theme for this month is, Adventure Awaits!! I wonder what sort of legendary outfits we’ll see this round!”

Haunt: "Ah such a good theme!" [turns to Lovell] "Does that mean we get to go on an Adventure as well? Now, are we talking about mercenary adventures or more like, fantasy-- ohhh, like medieval knights and damsels in distress, Lovell?"

Lovell: “Not quite an Adventure, but instead think of us as the heroic quest givers of this grand tale my friend!” [claps his hands together] “With this quest we’re talking about both actually! The key for this round is Fantasy, so yes it’s quite like adventurous mercenaries, medieval knights, or yes even spellcasting magicians. It’s all rather quite exciting to imagine isn’t it?”

Haunt: [antenna twitches] "That is exciting! I'm looking forward to all the fantastical outfits! I'm hoping it will be a...magical experience for all of us! All of this talk reminds me of some jokes I've heard" [pulls out some notecards] "Here's some fantasy jokes that will take you on an adventure too!" [clears his throat, rustles his wings] "What do sea monsters eat for dinner? Fish and ships!" [laughs at his own joke] "oh oh, ok D&D related- paladins don't succeed because they're believed in, THEY DO IT OUT OF SMITE!-- wait wait no, Lovell I'm not done-"

Lovell: “Haunt, no!” [laughs while he pushes Haunt off stage] “Well viewers that’s all the time we have today! Thank you for tuning in for this absolutely enchanting announcement and keep your eyes peeled for our contestants' future extraordinary designs! Adventure awaits our dear artistic heroes!”

Haunt: [muffled by Lovell] “We'll be a-waiting!”

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Theme: For this month's theme we're wanting you to design an outfit inspired by Fantasy Adventure! Examples of this theme would include Dungeons & Dragons, Lord of the Rings, Dragon Age, and World of Warcraft! Make sure to be adventurous and add your own creative twist to your design!

What's required: Your entry must be a full body drawing that clearly shows off your designed outfit. A background is required, no transparent pieces. Backgrounds can be a simple color, gradient, or fully illustrated.  

Please submit your finished entries in the ‘August - Adventure Awaits’ folder!

The deadline is August 31st @ 11:59PM EST!

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F.A.Q.

Can we collab on our entry? No, all artwork must be by you and only you.

Can we add other characters to our entry? Yes, background characters are perfectly fine! But they shouldn't distract from your character. If you're using a character that doesn't belong to you, make sure you get permission to use them.

I won't be able to finish my entry before the deadline, can I get an extension? Yes, but you must note the group before the deadline! We'll only allow a ‘48 hours’ extension after the deadline, so if you're still unable to get it in then you'll be given a 0 for the month.

Something came up so I won't be able to participate this month, what should I do? First please note the group before the deadline to let us know. In the event you can't participate for the month, we'll give you a "free month" and you'll receive a half score. This is only available for 1 month per person per pageant! If you end up not being able to participate again after already using your free month, you'll receive a 0 as your score for the second month (or more) you miss.  

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If you have any questions don't hesitate to comment or note the group.

{Disclaimer: Due to formatting issues with the launch of Deviantart Eclipse the imagery for this journal will be posted at a later date. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause and hope that it doesn’t damper anyone’s excitement for this season‘s Pageant. Thank you for your patience and continued support.<3}

• Each entry is worth 40 points in total. Effort is 5 points, Theme is 5 points, Presence is 5 points, Originality is 10 points, and Presentation is worth 15 points.

• Every entry is judged accordingly by each judge without knowing what the others scores may be, the only exceptions being the Mods. The scores are then processed and averaged out. Your piece is not judged by one judge alone.

• Please keep in mind that the commentary is for that particular judge and is not influenced by the opinions of the other judges.

• Feel free to check out the pinned Judging Criteria for a more in depth look on how your piece was scored.

• If you're not happy or confused on why you got a certain score, please politely note the group and we can talk about it.

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Anita @SweetlyHeart

Free Month

Total: 20

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Brita @2alexx2

Effort: 4

Theme: 4

Presence: 4

Originality: 9

Presentation: 12

Total: 33

Armoenus:  “Such an interesting outfit you are modeling for us! The idea to also incorporate the magpie’s characteristics into the clothes’ design is so creative and shows you put a lot of thought into your entry. I personally could do with one chain or belt less… it looks a bit cluttered... but overall an inspiring piece.”

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Croi @Heavenbat

Effort: 4

Theme: 5

Presence: 5

Originality: 9

Presentation: 12

Total: 35

Haunt: “Oh! Dam- Dang! That is a very striking design. Overall your outfit is eye-catching, very on target for this theme. I'm pretty fond of the cloak and claws to be honest. The mask is a good touch as well, always good to hide your face if you're on the field- I know this is for fashion though, so yes, an added bonus. I like the stars on the inside of the cloak to represent 'night' too. Pretty clever! [lowers voice] I don't suppose you still want the cloak after this--“

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Damian @IrkenArtistKeizy

Effort: 4

Theme: 4

Presence: 4

Originality: 6

Presentation: 11

Total: 29

Adnexa: “For a goggle-wearing nerd like yourself I did not expect to see such a bold entry so consider me pleasantly surprised. Your pose fits your chosen bird perfectly as it's both graceful and confident, but don't be afraid to spread that confidence onto the rest of your outfit too - you had fantastic accessories (I must get myself one of those fans) so adding a little extra flair to the rest of your outfit or framing the image with more foreground/background objects could help bring more of that deserving attention to you.”

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Dove @angelicaarciaarts

Effort: 5

Theme: 5

Presence: 4

Originality: 8

Presentation: 14

Total: 36

Lovell: “Absolutely beautiful, I love love the simplicity used in this outfit and the way you wear it so elegantly! I think it was a lovely touch to use the red curtains in order to stand out from the rest of your backdrop, the simple range of your used colors pop quite nicely by doing so! I especially adore the ‘tail feathers’ of your dress, they drape so wonderfully and who could forget that gleaming collar of yours, I can certainly appreciate how it matches your eyes and dress! Just wonderful all in all!”

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Feep @RandomDragon2-0

Effort: 5

Theme: 3

Presence: 4

Originality: 5

Presentation: 11

Total: 28

Pyke: “Please don’t fall and, like, break your arm or something. We said to look like a bird not *be* one, kid. Though I gotta admit the outfit is pretty cute. You do kinda look like the bird you were goin’ for, and I get where you were trying to go with your outfit design. I feel like you coulda spiced it up a bit though, yeah? Some accessories to give the outfit more pizazz could really go a long way, or even maybe some patterning on the coat, like feathers or something, would’ve helped. Just because the bird is simple doesn’t mean your outfit needs to be. It *is* a fashion contest so keep that in mind when designing your outfits.”

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Harmony @Harmony-Sky

Effort: 5

Theme: 4

Presence: 5

Originality: 8

Presentation: 13

Total: 35

Armoenus: “What a dynamic pose! It helps actually having wings when the monthly theme asks you to spread these... hehe. The outfit isn’t very complicated in design but it somehow speaks to me. The wing-print on the sheer fabric is a nice touch. Adding feathers without actually adding feathers.”

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Jig @JigglyWigglies

Effort: 3

Theme: 4

Presence: 4

Originality: 6

Presentation: 11

Total: 28

Haunt: “While this might not be my particular brand of style, err, hobo chic? [murmurs to self] that's what it said right- [checking holo screen] yes! I do think you hit the nail on the head with this simple and comfy outfit. I can see the rooster-bird influence in the colors and everything looks nice and clean. I just don't think I would really be able to pick you out of a crowd though- not because you're short! I mean, uh- you know what I mean.”

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Jillian @ArgentEclipse

Effort: 4

Theme: 5

Presence: 4

Originality: 8

Presentation: 12

Total: 33

Adnexa: “When you walked into this pageant in that flashy outfit, I wouldn't have ever guessed you were a security guard for an Irken leader, but here I can easily see now. The strong martial arts theme here was very unique and that dynamic pose (while it strains my neck to look) shows excellent form, focus and discipline. You chose a beautiful setting and outfit too. Be mindful of the finer details, such as how depth of field fades gradually and keeping shading consistent throughout your whole outfit and you'll be on your way to perfect scores in no time.”

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Josefina @1nvaderNad

Effort: 3

Theme: 4

Presence: 4

Originality: 7

Presentation: 11

Total: 29

Lovell: “Please be careful up there! While it's a great pose for your piece I would hate to see you hurt yourself.” -laughs nervously- “Oh dear, well... outfit wise I’m quite partial to your jacket and and dress combination, I really appreciate the bright colors you used here, they're quite peppy and energetic. The hair pieces and makeup is a really fun touch but the necklace on the other hand seems a tad out of place with the rest of the outfit due to its color, the initials though was a very thoughtful bit! Other than that I think you did a fabulous job!”

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Lena @LadyAnaconda

Effort: 4

Theme: 4

Presence: 4

Originality: 7

Presentation: 11

Total: 30

Pyke: ”Listen, I’mma be real with you, you’re kinda givin’ me Snow White vibes and it doesn’t look like it’s workin’ on your bird friend there. Either way, I’m digging the sparkle material you got goin’ on and I think it’s a nice touch. Really nice idea to do the split at the bottom there to make it look like the bird’s tail, very clever! Loving the high dress collar, too. Overall not bad, I feel like you coulda pushed the outfit a bit more and really make it scream “bird”. Maybe adding some nice long sheer fabric on the sleeves, or like a cape, to give it a wing-esque look. I also feel like the yellow part coulda had more done, cause it’s lookin’ a little too plain compared to the rest of the outfit.”

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Lucia @BeezieBean

Effort: 5

Theme: 5

Presence: 4

Originality: 8

Presentation: 15

Total: 37

Armoenus: “How very stunning of a scene. It’s shining with an aura of magic and mystery. Something ravens are often associated with... which you captured wonderfully. I maybe would have wished for a bit more than just feathered sleeves and decoration on the dress. I feel like so much of that magic you presented could have been incorporated in the clothes’ design. Still you look gorgeous, dearie!”

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Nendra @Colorfulmoongato

Effort: 4

Theme: 4

Presence: 4

Originality: 8

Presentation: 13

Total: 33

Haunt: “So, I might have to admit to some slight uniform bias here with this. [adjusts his own uniform] The whole thing looks pretty tough and functional, but the undershirt has that little bit of fashion to stand out. The hip cloth on the back is a good touch as well, the colors are very accurate for this cardinal-bird without being obnoxious. Do you own a ship? [lifts antenna, wings giving a small rustle] No? Oh. Well, I still like this uniform-outfit. Maybe you should think about getting a ship?”

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Plumeria @TheBestGingerNinja

Effort: 5

Theme: 4

Presence: 5

Originality: 7

Presentation: 13

Total: 34

Adnexa: “Plumeria; a genus of fragrant and bright flowers.. a fitting name as well as a fitting outfit that reflects both your style and personality well. Your body language perfectly encapsulates the "Spread Your Wings" theme and the background allows your outfit to stand out immensely. I found your bird aspects a bit too subtle for me, the wrist scarves and headdress were a step in the right direction but don't be afraid to experiment with subtle textures, patterns or extra flairs on your outfits too.”

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Quill @jackalu09

Effort: 4

Theme: 4

Presence: 4

Originality: 8

Presentation: 11

Total: 31

Lovell: “Ohhh I love the plague doctor inspiration here and what a fun little twist adding steampunk to the mix! What a lovely idea, I bet you had quite the exciting time designing and putting your attire together, with all those small pieces and intricate patterns. I’m very interested to see how those wings of yours work as well! Although I must say it’s a bit of a disappointment that there's quite a lot of green used here, I would have liked to have seen it toned down, especially in the wings, to really see all those small touches shine through. Even so, it’s quite the top notch concept in my opinion!”

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Theonoe @Spacesis

Effort: 4

Theme: 3

Presence: 4

Originality: 8

Presentation: 11

Total: 30

Pyke: “Yo, that whole fuzzy lookin’ collar piece you got goin’ on is like really rad! Loving the cuts on the sleeves, and the gold on the boots are a nice accent touch. Really like that. I think your outfit overall is seriously creative. But if I’m gonna be honest with you, I kinda don’t think “owl” when I’m lookin’ at your outfit. The tail feather lookin’ piece on your coat and the goggles sorta help, but you look more fantasy-like than bird-like, ya know? I feel like you coulda added more to the outfit to really make it fit the theme and bird you chose better. But for what you have, not bad.”

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Tjazz @Ravenpuff

Effort: 4

Theme: 4

Presence: 4

Originality: 7

Presentation: 12

Total: 31

Armoenus: “Ah, the secretary bird. A formal creature with simple yet elegant features. What a nice choice. I love that you took the inspiration beyond just the outfit and even got fitting make up. Beauty involves more than just pretty clothes. Maybe I would have liked to see a smidge more detail in said clothes to push the secretary’s style just a bit more... but what you delivered is quite alright.”

{Disclaimer: Due to formatting issues with the launch of Deviantart Eclipse the imagery for this journal will be posted at a later date. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause and hope that it doesn’t damper anyone’s excitement for this season‘s Pageant. Thank you for your patience and continued support.<3}

Armoenus: "Welcome lovelies to the next round of IP-Pageant! And wow what a soaring start to the season, all the outfits we saw were spectacular and so creative."

Adnexa: "They were... adequate. Though I did enjoy the bolder designs that came in which left me almost impressed. Almos-"

Armoenus: "-Absolutely impressed! Which leads us to our next theme for this round... "Sweet Summer Dreams". Emphasizes on "Sweet", doesn't that just sound exciting?"

Adnexa: "Sounds sickeningly sugary to me, my teeth hurt just thinking about it. But if contestants want to dress up in desserts then I suppose I can indulge myself with a few bites."

Armoenus: "Well just slapping on snacks isn't going to get you far on this sugar rush runway, you need to bring out your sweet tooth for fashion and show us your candyland chic!"

Adnexa: "And whatever you wear, try not to make too much of a mess!"

Armoenus: "Agreed, otherwise things might get sticky..."

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Theme: For this month's theme we're wanting you to design an outfit inspired by Dessert! It can be formal, casual, punk, or any style of your choice! Pick a favorite treat or sweet delight to design your attire upon, without making the end design too tacky or messy.

What's required: Your entry must be a full body drawing that clearly shows off your designed outfit. A background is required, no transparent pieces. Backgrounds can be a simple color, gradient, or fully illustrated.  

Please submit your finished entries in the ‘July - Sweet Summer Dreams’ folder!

The deadline is July 31st @ 11:59PM EST!

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F.A.Q. Can we collab on our entry? No, all artwork must be by you and only you.

Can we add other characters to our entry? Yes, background characters are perfectly fine! But they shouldn't distract from your character. If you're using a character that doesn't belong to you, make sure you get permission to use them.

I won't be able to finish my entry before the deadline, can I get an extension? Yes, but you must note the group before the deadline! We'll only allow a ‘48 hours’ extension after the deadline, so if you're still unable to get it in then you'll be given a 0 for the month.

Something came up so I won't be able to participate this month, what should I do? First please note the group before the deadline to let us know. In the event you can't participate for the month, we'll give you a "free month" and you'll receive a half score. This is only available for 1 month per person per pageant! If you end up not being able to participate again after already using your free month, you'll receive a 0 as your score for the second month (or more) you miss.  

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If you have any questions don't hesitate to comment or note the group.