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iiiFlames
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Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2024 3:55 pm

How the PC5 Auditions Process Works

To begin, pick up to three Models (1 — 3) that you'd like to design
for from PC5's Model Pool, located in the main competition thread.

Next, simply recreate your selected Model(s) in the Avatar Builder, and design from there a canvas-wide ensemble outfit.
It is essential that your overall design incorporates the entire frame, so make use of backgrounds and/or decor where fit.
There are no themes you must adhere to, but your PC5 crew still expect original, comprehensive, high quality creations.

Once you've achieved your desired aesthetic,
post your submissions in this thread, including:
An image of your outfit, Designer name,
Model name & an equipped list (pose included)

Auditions are open Jun 16th — Jul 14th, after which time the thread will be locked, and moved to the Archives subforum.
Subsequently, the Head Judge will begin deciding who the successful candidates are immediately after Auditions close.

PM's will then be sent out to all the successful Auditions candidates,
offering a permanent spot in the contest, which must then be confirmed.
Failure to verify your spot will result in it being given to the runner-up.

► For context/reference, please review previous Auditions threads in the Archives subforum ◄
► Do not post anything except submissions in this thread — take all chats into the main forum ◄
► Careful which Model(s) you pick, as their base traits cannot change, and they affect design ◄
► You're welcome to reserve one post, to edit at your own leisure, up until the deadline passes◄
► If you plan on auditioning with more than one Model, please rally all of them into a single post ◄

Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2024 4:14 pm

. ♦ · ♥ . A Word to the Wise: Come With Strategy . ♠ · ♣ .
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Please heed this message, whether you're a guild newbie that's hoping
to get into their first cycle, or an old PC veteran, looking to get back into
the game: There is a perfectly good reason that we allow our perspective
Designers the opportunity to audition with up to three (3) Models. The
reason being that a Designer can only join the competition with a Model
they've tried out with ... and three chances are better than one!

To put it another way, if you audition with Models W, X and Y, you
cannot join the competition as a Designer for Model Z, even if your
design skills exceed that of those who've auditioned with Model Z.
Your only competition would be from other perspective Designers
that have submitted auditions with Models W, X, and/or Y. And
comforting to know that if you were to bomb one submission, it
wouldn't ruin your chances of making it into the competition.

Additionally, every hopeful Designer benefits from their competitors
submitting multiple Models. Think about it: If one of your
submissions is second best, and the Designer whose submission is
above yours is chosen as a candidate for a different Model they
submitted for, that would make your entry the new best option.

And as always, my fashionistas: Please be open to other types of
beauty available out there. Fashion doesn’t know any boundaries so
why should we limit ourselves? ... I understand that most of our patrons
reside in the Western hemisphere, where 'Western beauty standards'
have been shoved down our throats since our escape from womb. But
the tanned, blonde hair & blue-eyed Model is not any better than the
ginger superstar, the brown-eyed Goddess, or the pale skinned diva.

We do not create 'ugly' Models here. They're all carefully designed to
imitate real world, racially accurate, natural-looking beauties. Each and
every Model has her own strengths and weaknesses that the Designer
must work out and learn to utilize to their advantage. Having said that,
we'd still encourage you to audition for whichever Model you may feel a
connection with, regardless of their apparent beauty standard biases. If
you like working with blondes, go for it. If you prefer darker skins over
light ones, have at 'er. We are not here to judge you ... [at least not yet!]

And finally, be sure to keep an eye on how many other hopeful Designers
are vying for your desired Models, as there are always a few Models in
every cycle that Gaians flock to, for whatever reason. And while those few
Models collect 20+ entries each, others get only one or two entrants. When
your odds of making it into a cycle are 5% or 50%, your smartest move is
to take the better deal, and at the very least, get your foot in the door.

Securing a place in the contest with a Model you're less than fond of
doesn't have to be the end of your Model-pair desires, as the contest
does contain opportunities to switch to a Model you may desire more.
Top Designers of a challenge get the choice of changing their Model with
the eliminated Designer's Model. So, with a hefty amount of talent, and a
bit of luck, you could find yourself paired with your dream Model after all.

Remember, there's only one Designer per Model, so use your entries wisely.
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