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WC Community Skinning Contest : III

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WC Community Skinning Contest : III

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from WinCustomize Forums

On August 10, 2005, the first ever WC Community Skinning Contest started and was sponsored by Ama02, Fairyy~, BX (me), Bichur, Jafo and Apocalypse_67. It was such a marvelous experience which could never be forgotten.

After a while we had the second WC Community Skinning Contest named as WC Community Skinning Contest: The Holiday Edition. The contest started on September 3, 2005 and hit new heights of success. Last time, the sponsors were Bones2112, Brewman, Bichur, Me, Hus and Apocalypse_67.

We have found some very nice skinners from these community sponsored skinning contests.

And now .. we are back :). The 3rd WC Community Skinning Contest is officially on air!

The Sponsors:
A BIG Thanks to the Sponsors. Here is list of the guys who generously sponsored the contest.

Philly0381, ALMonty, WinCustomize, Drill'n Boss, 2of3, Alternate Setting, JamesPaulp, Sydnysiders, Aufsich, Night Train,Island Dog and Me BX

The Time Line:
The contest will begin on February 15, 2008 (ET) through March 20, 2008 (ET). Results will be announced on March 23, 2008 (ET)


Categories:
There will be four categories to compete for:
1 – WindowBlinds
2 – Icon Packager
3 – CursorXP
4 – Object Dock


The Prize List:
There will be 3 winners from each category. The Prize list is:

1 – WindowBlinds
First Place Winner: ODNT Sub + WC Sub + US$ 100
Second Placer Winner: WB Sub + 2 Master Skins/Suites
Third Place Winner: WC Sub

2 – Icon Packager
First Place Winner: ODNT Sub + WC Sub + A Copy of TweakVista
Second Placer Winner: ODNT Sub + A Master Skin/Suite
Third Place Winner: A WC Sub + Master Skin

3 – CursorXP
First Place Winner: ODNT Sub + WC Sub+US$ 50
Second Placer Winner: A Copy of CursorFX Pro + Master Skin
Third Place Winner: WC Sub

4 – Object Dock
First Place Winner: ODNT Sub +WC Sub
Second Placer Winner: A copy of Object Dock+ & WC Sub
Third Place Winner: WC Sub

The Rules:
Rules and regulations of the contest are as follow:
Eligibility:
- Every WC Community member is eligible to enter the contest except the Sponsors and Judges
-Every participant can submit as many skins/themes as he wants
-Submit your work to WC Gallery
-You must write "3rd WC Community Skinning Contest" in the description of your submission.
-Every Submission MUST be your own work and MUST be a fresh Piece of work. No Ports, No borrowed Images, No Re-coloring of Old work
-ALL parts of the theme/skin must be skinned. Incomplete skins will not be accepted.
Special note for WindowBlinds submissions: Tool bars, Animations, Transparencies, and Vista Support is “Optional” but will give extra marks if done. Rest of GUI Parts MUST be skinned
-Icon Package MUST Contain 70 Icons At least and must have WindowsXP support. Windows Vista support is optional but will give some extra points if done.
-Themes submitted for Object Dock must at least support the free version (OD). OD+ Support is optional.
-Submissions will be judged by a pre-selected panel of Judges and their decision(s) will be considered as final
-A participant can win only in ONE Category
-DO NOT submit, upload or distribute the participating themes/skins on any other website until the contest is over
-Violation of the rules will result in disqualification for the contest


Good Luck and Happy Skinning!

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Reply #26 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I wonder if people know that there is a community skinning contest going on?  :SURPRISED:  Oh well, maybe we can just give away the prizes! Not a chance, you want one you have to enter the contest. What are you waiting on? :NOTSURE:  :LOL:  ;)  ;p  :d 
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Reply #28 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Well, as we move on to another day, we currently now have 2 Cursors, 1 ObjectDock and 1 WindowBlind entered in the community skinning contest. :CONGRAT: 

I know it's early in the contest and that there are several weeks to go. We are all looking forward to seeing entries from not only the established but also the new skinners in the community. ;) 

Good luck to everyone uploading an entry. :HOT: 
Reply #29 from WinCustomize Forums Top
you guys all cross yr fingers for me huh? I really want to submit a wicked vista wb for this comp.....
Reply #31 from WinCustomize Forums Top
btw.....while the question is still fresh in my mind.......when i have finished my wb, where do I upload it to??


oooh thanks Alternate!!
Reply #32 from WinCustomize Forums Top
kittymalone

-Submit your work to WC Gallery
-You must write "3rd WC Community Skinning Contest" in the description of your submission
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BX made it real easy to enter this contest.  ;) 
Reply #33 from WinCustomize Forums Top
sorry darl.....didnt read that bit..i got a bad habbit of 'skim reading'....... :NOTSURE: but thankyou for answering..... :LOL: 
Reply #34 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Okay, one week has gone by with several entries being uploaded for the contest.  :HOT:  :CONGRAT: 

I know there is a lot of time left and that most of the entries will probably come in the last week. You folks are just trying to make them perfect, aren't you? :SURPRISED: 

Here's a thought folks, if you have uploaded a skin in one of the 4 categories, that are part of the current contest, but didn't know that a contest was going on, take a look at the rules. If your skin qualifies, why not consider editing your description with "3rd WC Community Skinning Contest".

Come on, nothing to lose and a chance at a whole bunch of nice prizes to win. :HOT: 
Reply #35 from WinCustomize Forums Top
You read my mind. I was trying to think of some way to get people's attention. There might be a lot of people that don't know there is a contest. Maybe an update post on the home page?
Reply #36 from WinCustomize Forums Top
What's that they say about great minds?  :SURPRISED:  Relax, they weren't thinking about us. :LOL: 

If I can figure how the smart folks do it I will make a post showing a thumbnail with a link to the current entries. It's time the rest of the community starts seeing them.  ;) 
Reply #37 from WinCustomize Forums Top
1 WindowBlind entered in the community skinning contest.
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Whats the WB? I didnt see anything?
Reply #38 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Skinhit it's Blue Arrow by OFFICA WoD . I think it's back in moderation because of some updates/bug fixes.  :NOTSURE: 
Reply #39 from WinCustomize Forums Top
thanks Philly.... So that will make 4 cursors, 1 OD and 1 WB...Anxiously awaiting more entries!
Reply #40 from WinCustomize Forums Top
You and me both Skinhit. You just have to know lots of folks are working on them.  :NOTSURE: 
Reply #41 from WinCustomize Forums Top
How bout you Skinhit? That's a mighty fine IP your working on.
Reply #42 from WinCustomize Forums Top
B U M P
Reply #43 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Hmm... I will update Blackbird and enter it :) also been working on a new one will be adding that too :) keeping my toes crossed... anyone got a smiley for that one? kitty got hers, wheres mine! ;D
Reply #44 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Skinhit it's Blue Arrow by OFFICA WoD . I think it's back in moderation because of some updates/bug fixes.
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How often can they pull it to modify and resubmit? Is there a dead line on that?
Reply #45 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Po', that's a question best answered by BX. Hopefully he will be around in the morning so I can ask him. I'll post a reply if so.
Reply #46 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Hmm... I will update Blackbird and enter it also been working on a new one will be adding that too
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I think it would be better if you submit the new WB as too much time has passed since it was submitted.


How often can they pull it to modify and resubmit? Is there a dead line on that?
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The skin should only be pulled off for bug fixing. Normally bugs come under light within few hours of submission.

Reply #47 from WinCustomize Forums Top
This may be the height of conceit for a first-time skinner, but...I'm in. Expect something in the ObjectDock category a bit later this week, depending on how many "extra" icons I do (the core are already completed).

Oh, and if I remember to double-check the .dockzip this time. Nothing quite like having your very first attempt bounce... :NOTSURE: 
Reply #48 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I think it would be better if you submit the new WB as too much time has passed since it was submitted.
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Ok then no blackbird..
Reply #49 from WinCustomize Forums Top
How bout you Skinhit? That's a mighty fine IP your working on.
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I'm a judge for the contest Almonty, so I cant enter. Thanks for the compliment tho'
Reply #50 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Oh I didn't know that? I don't know if I got a list of the judges.