Friday, July 7, 2017

Eighth Annual Best Little Dorm in Wizard City- Contest

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I simply love a good story . Do you have a favorite Fairy Tale, Fable or FolkTale? 
Do you want to show me your favorite? You can now!

Soooo....
This contest has ended. 
Winners posted HERE
Let's get ready to ----DECORATE!!!

Do you have the best dorm in Wizard City?

Do you like to decorate?


The Eighth Annual Best Little Dorm in Wizard City contest starts now! Hurry! You only have until July 16, 2017 4:00 pm Central to enter. This isn't just any little old decorating contest, though. There are twists and turns ahead!

The Twist:
Decorate your dorm to represent what you think " Fairy Tales, Fables and FolkTales" themed dorm would be like.
Example: Do you have an favorite Fairy Tale, Fable and FolkTale? How would you design your dorm to represent it? That's right Wizards, you have to design your dorm to fit an Fairy Tale, Fable or FolkTale.

Twist pt 2: You must use all 5 items below.




1. Lantern.-  There's many kinds of Lanterns, example Lantern Post. Lantern has to be in the name. (Hanging Lanterns will also work)
2. Peat - Bazaar or farmed Grizzlehiem 
3. Water Tower -  -  Bazaar, also can be crafted. 3  Different Types 
4. Chess Piece-  There are many pieces black or white.
5. One Tropical Garden Gnome - Just ONE! No more than one! 


Water Towers do fit inside dorm room without any glitching.
Wizard101 Central Wiki  Has an great search engine to find housing items



Wait! Here's your Turn!

The Turn: 
Write 2 paragraphs : Both paragraphs are important, must have both

Paragraph 1 -Write about how your dorm represents The theme "Fairy Tales, Fables and FolkTales". Explain your theme. Be creative

Paragraph 2 - Write about how you used the 5 special items in your dorm. Making a LIST ( as in 1-5) will not be accepted.  Must be in paragraph form

( Be sure to tell the Judges how you used each of the 5 items and how they worked into your dormroom theme and design.)
Putting an item in the corner and saying, oh I dropped that over there, doesn't give the reason why you used that item. 
This is a decorating contest you must at least try to decorate. Glitching is not required to win

( You may add a title.)


Official Rules:
* Using all 5 items pictured above, you must decorate your dorm to To represent the theme "Fairy Tales, Fables and FolkTales".
* This contest begins July 7, 2017 and ends July 16, 2017 at 4:00 pm  (Wizard101) Central time. 
* You may use as many other items as you wish to make your dorm complete.
* You may only enter once.
* 2 Paragraphs must be sent with your entry screenshots.
* 3 screenshots will be allowed (no videos), No more than 3.
List of screenshots; 
Do not edit your screenshots. Do not write on your screenshots.
A. Your wizard (with name showing) must be in one of the screenshots. (This screenshot CANNOT use control G)
B. This screenshot must show as many of the 5 items as possible , hidden items must be seen, (Judges cannot tell if you have all 5 items if they can't see them). Any of the 5 items not shown must be seen in one of the other screenshots
C. One best over all screenshot of your dorm room. (This screen shot you CAN use control G).
* All prizes will be awarded Via email of entry.
* Nobody may win in more than one category of prizes.
* To be fair to all entries you must stay within the dorm room space. (If you use floating technique you must stay within the walls of your dorm room.) Sinking items into walls is fine. Outside (Blue areas) walls cannot be seen in screenshots.
* Your wizard name must be sent with your entry. (Such as Paige MoonShade)
* Yes you may use build a castle blocks, though you still must stay within the dorm room walls.
* Friendly suggestion; Don't build your dorm in test realm. Reasoning being test can reset or close at anytime with little notice.


How to enter:
Following the official rules posted above, you will decorate your dorm in a "Fairy Tales, Fables and FolkTales" theme and submit with no more than 3 screen shots of your dorm along with your 2 paragraphs by July 16, 2017 at 4:00 PM Central US time.
How do I submit entries? Send all entries to ContestPaigesPage@gmail.com email.

( If you are under the age of 13 you need to have your parents or guardians permission.)

Late entries will not be accepted. Please make sure everything is correct before sending your entry in. Any entry with more than 3 screenshots and more than 2 paragraphs will be immediately disqualified. No exceptions." No editing will be allowed on screenshots, ( Do not Write on your screenshots). Please take your time and make sure everything is just how you want it.


Please read the Questions and answer in comments before you ask your question it is mostly like already answered. If you get to bottom of page  LOAD MORE for more Q &  A. Please do not ask a question that has already been answered a few times . I will not answer the same question that has already been answered please read the Comments to find your answers. 



Good Luck Everyone! 
Here are your prizes. :)
Thank you KingsIsle for these amazing prizes!

Over 50 winners !!!!! 
Prizes:

Grand Prize
50000 Non-Transferable Crowns
Winterwinds Tower House
Outlaw's Refuge House
2 Additional Castle Elixirs
Teleport Tapestry Bazaar
Icy Set of Multi Fish Tanks (1 sm fry and 1 reg)
Set of Multi Fish Tanks (1 sm fry and 1 reg)
Gobbler-Vision
6 Sonic Springs


First Place 
50000 Non-Transferable Crowns
Outlaw's Refuge House
1 Additional Castle Elixir
Teleport Tapestry Bazaar
Gobbler-Vision
6 Sonic Springs

Second Place 
40000 Non-Transferable Crowns
Outlaw's Refuge House
1 Additional Castle Elixir
Gobbler-Vision
6 Sonic Springs


Third Place
30000 Non-Transferable Crowns
Outlaw's Refuge House
1 Additional Castle Elixir
Gobbler-Vision


5 Judges Choice Awards 
50000 Non-Transferable Crowns
Winterwinds Tower House
Outlaw's Refuge House
2 Additional Castle Elixirs
Teleport Tapestry Bazaar
Icy Set of Multi Fish Tanks (1 sm fry and 1 reg)
Set of Multi Fish Tanks (1 sm fry and 1 reg)
Gobbler-Vision
6 Sonic Springs

15 Honorable Mentions
10000 Non-Transferable Crowns
Gobbler-Vision

30 Random Draws(valid entries only)
5000 Non transferable Crowns
Gobbler-Vision





*Valid entry = All 5 items, 2 paragraphs, no more than 3 screenshots of your decorated dorm room and your Wizards name.

CODE DETAILS
Codes can be redeemed from any location worldwide, but are only redeemable at http://www.wizard101.com/promo for use on the KingsIsle version of Wizard101. This promotion cannot be redeemed for Gameforge or Taomee hosted versions of the game.
To enter your game code:
* Visit http://www.wizard101.com/promo
* Enter your account information and click LOGIN
* Enter your unique code and press SUBMIT
* Click ACTIVATE CODE
* Redeem your item(s) from the in-game gift window or look for rewards of Crowns to appear in your Crowns History on the Wizard101.com website.
Maximum number of redemption's per code: 1
Maximum number of unique codes that can be redeemed per account from this promotion: 1
If you encounter an problem redeeming your game code, please send an email to community@wizard101.com and include your code and Wizard101 account name, but never the password!

Misc Information:
Name must be shown in one . How to get name to show, Open Spell book-- gear--first joystick--overhead names everyone.

The meaning of Inside the dorm walls. This means You may sink items into wall for a feel but if you have to go outside the wall space to take a screenshot , it's a no.

How to take a Screenshot!
( Advice is to close chat box)
Players can quickly take a screenshot now using the Print Screen button on their keyboard. This will save the file in your C:/Program Files/KingsIsle Entertainment/Wizard101/Bin folder (note this will capture your entire screen, so if you are running Wizard windowed, it will capture everything on your screen) You will see the following text to let you know you took a screenshot. In your email make sure to state which image is A,B or C

Another way to take a screenshot using your Print Screen button. Follow these steps:
while in the game, press Alt+PrtScn buttons
Alt+Tab to desktop and start MSPaint or similar application
create new image file
press Ctrl+V or otherwise paste the clipboard content
save the file in a safe place you'll remember 

(Desktop is what I use) I would name your screenshot A,B or C
You can then either drag your screenshot into your email or add it as attachment to email to my contest email. 

32 comments:

  1. Hi I am Miranda Dreamsong.
    Does "The Phantom of The Opera" count as a fairy tale?

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    1. Folk Tale

      fairy tale

      A children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands.

      Denoting something regarded as resembling a fairy story in being magical, idealized, or extremely happy.
      modifier noun: fairy-tale

      A fabricated story, especially one intended to deceive.



      fable
      A short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral.


      Folk Tale

      A story originating in popular culture, typically passed on by word of mouth.

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  2. Hello,

    I have two questions.

    1. Does the water pump count as a water tower?

    2. Does the dorm room have to based on a real fairy tale, fable, or folk tale that as been written/published, or can we make one up?

    Thanks,
    - Ellie IceRiver

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    1. 1. No needs to be a tower. You can craft one that is a bit shorter.

      2. I would search the internet. There are literally 1000's to choose from. You can take one and make your own version of it.

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  3. Julia RainbowCloud here :D

    One question, can we use castle magic on our items? Including the required? Thanks :) So excited for this theme.

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    1. Yes. You can also use monstrogoly house guests.

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    2. Make sure judges can see the item if it's used on one of the 5 items

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    1. Yes. If you use castle magic on one of the 5 items , you have to make sure judges can see that item.

      "( Be sure to tell the Judges how you used each of the 5 items and how they worked into your dormroom theme and design.)
      Putting an item in the corner and saying, oh I dropped that over there, doesn't give the reason why you used that item."

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  5. Can we use glitching to decorate our dorm?

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    1. Yes
      * To be fair to all entries you must stay within the dorm room space. (If you use floating technique you must stay within the walls of your dorm room.) Sinking items into walls is fine. Outside (Blue areas) walls cannot be seen in screenshots.

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  6. Hi Paige! my sister and Me both want to enter, but I'm like super nervous It'll disqualify us because we're coming from the same house/computer. Will that happen or are we both allowed to enter?
    - Valkoor Wintermask

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    1. All you need is your own emails. You can your sister would have to have separate emails. I would never Disqualify family members from entering. Your both allowed to enter with your own emails.

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  7. Can we change wallpapers between screen shots? Example facing north one wall paper *takes screen shot*. Then turn face south and change to a 2nd wall paper and take a screen shot.

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    1. As long as your not redecorating each time. Meaning only paper is changed for effect. Make sure you mention why.

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  8. Hai! omg I'm so excited to submit my submission! mine involves pets in specific places, so I have to be in furniture arranging mode to get good screenshots! is that ok?

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    1. As long as one screenshot follows the m7st have name showing. Not using control G

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  9. Hi. I'm Miranda Dreamsong (but will submit side character Brandon Dreamsong's dorm)

    I was curious whether in the screenshot with our wizard in it, if we can have the housing inventory open to use its zoomed out camera?

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  10. The one with your wizard must have your wizard in the screen shot with your name showing. Without using control G. Aslong as that is showing you can be in decorating mode. I would suggest using your Brandon wizard since its his dorm.

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  11. Scarlet GriffinsteedJuly 14, 2017 at 11:30 AM

    You have nothing against us using the Bric-a-Brac elixir, right?

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  12. I resent a fixed version of my entry to you. I didn't get a verification of you getting that version of it, could you see if you got it? It has parentheses around my name with the words fixed entry.

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  13. Scarlet GriffinsteedJuly 16, 2017 at 8:40 AM

    Last minute question:
    I have made a house in my dorm, but it is hard to see the inside of it. Can I use castle magic in one picture to make it disappear?

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  14. Hi I'm Miranda/Brandon
    I'm curious, how many people joined the contest this year? It sounds like maybe hundreds if not thousands based on the amount of prizes. Also, about how long will it take for the winners to be announced?

    P.S. Good luck everyone!

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    1. We've gotten a few enteries. Winners will be announced by Wednesday latest Thursday.

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  15. Hey, Paige! Could you possibly tell us how many entries you have received this year?

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    1. We've gotten pretty good amount. Winners will be announced on or before rhursday

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  16. Sydney ShadowwalkerJuly 17, 2017 at 3:30 AM

    I never got a confirmation email that mine was received. Do you always send a confirmation? My wizard is Sydney Shadowwalker

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    1. Yes it was received. Yahoo emails were giving me issues this year. Yahoo doesn't allow auto replies.

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Please make sure to have your Pirate or Wizard name attached to your question. I will answer these question as soon as possible.

Sorry any players who stays anonymous or unknown will no longer be posted or answered. Your wizard or pirate's name is required.

Thank you.
Paige MoonShade