http://i.imgur.com/GW42QbQ.pngWith Face Off coming to a close, I am itching to bring back one of my most favorite (and most successful) competitions! I loved this competition in the past and I've loved every cycle of it. This competition is a story-based competition, but it's more about being creative and fun with your assignments. I usually give each cycle of Dark Shadowz a new theme, but with this cycle, I'm bringing back the most successful theme Dark Shadowz has had - Gothic.This is a fun competition that I'm sure you will all thoroughly enjoy! Please, sign up and let's have some fun!http://i.imgur.com/G48J93A.pngNo negativity, this includes belittling yourselfNo copying and No FightingEditing is recommended, but not requiredNo editing or fixing assignments once they are submittedNo face-plastering or photo skinningYou may draw your own clothing, hair and objectsExtensions granted to the person asking if asked 24 hours before deadlineAssignments last 7-10 days depending on my schedule2 Day extensions MAXHave fun!!Please, if you sign up, do your best not to disappear on us after the first assignment!Male and Female models are allowed!http://i.imgur.com/kumh9Na.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/qeSdrmj.png-------NEEDS TO CHECK IN--------------CHECKED IN-------NShipp & Jasmine Lopez-------ASSIGNMENT SUBMITTED-------Chell & Ginger FarroVid & Sam PrinceMovotti & Midori Movotti-------EXTENSION GRANTED-------http://i.imgur.com/7OetwmB.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/Uga6Bkf.png http://i.imgur.com/KJFH35j.png

Username: Lovejess2 Availability: Whenever you need me Email or PM? PMExperience: I've judged various competitions on the forums and ive also run competitions here as well as mod the sims. Headshot on WHITE background:http://i63.tinypic.com/w8uvq0.png

That is a wonderful story, @Lovegab101 and the picture matches it well.

I'm too excited about this one! I stared on it about five minutes after I reserved....oddly I'm not the first to submit! Username: chellemh29 (chell)Model Name: Ginger FarroModel's Favorite Color: Red :D Headshot:ASSIGNMENT 1: HIDDEN(I'm going to put a trigger warning on the story for those who might be sensitive.)Spoiler (Highlight to read)I awake and she wakes with me, echoing my every move. She follows with the precision of a razor cutting sharp lines in my consciousness, allowing no escape. With each footfall I hear her voice, questioning my every move, criticizing my every thought. She is angry, always so angry, and spiteful and jealous. She keeps away the light, and forces me to stay with her, always with her, in the abys that spirals down.And down is where she takes us; even as I lead my own steps they always follow the same path. She stands aside but still she guides me, to the places where I know I am alone. Silent I stand with my companion, cold and still in the dark. Her words torment me, with warnings of faltering, and failure, griping my soul in a contorted pose. She delivers attacks like needles stuck deep beneath the skin, making even the slightest attempt to escape torture. She is the bane of my existence, and yet I wish nothing more than to set her free.Thus I bid my demons welcome, gathering them close to me amidst the candle light. Let us revel together in our misery, let us scream at the shadows that expand into the darkness beyond. We are not welcome beyond this place, where we writhe in our self-imposed confinement. Our path is twisted and gnarled too dense for our escape. Our position offers up but two options, neither of which is chosen with ease. Continue to abide by the rules of seclusion, or fight the monsters that torture me. I am no warrior, my resolve is not strong. I crumble far too easily to the breeze let alone a cast stone. She knows this, and taunts my weakness. If I had the strength I would lay the blade to her, silencing her finally in a moment of peace. But this I cannot do, she knows this and further taunts, leaving me the only recourse within me. I shatter her image with furious blows, reducing her to shards. She is broken, but this was true before the mirror reflected her so. She was broken a very long time ago.I awake and she wakes with me, echoing my every move. She follows with the precision of a razor cutting sharp lines in my consciousness, allowing no escape. With each footfall I hear her voice, questioning my every move, criticizing my every thought. She is angry, always so angry, and spiteful and jealous. She keeps away the light, and forces me to stay with her, always with her, in the abys that spirals down.And down is where she takes us; even as I lead my own steps they always follow the same path. She stands aside but still she guides me, to the places where I know I am alone. Silent I stand with my companion, cold and still in the dark. Her words torment me, with warnings of faltering, and failure, griping my soul in a contorted pose. She delivers attacks like needles stuck deep beneath the skin, making even the slightest attempt to escape torture. She is the bane of my existence, and yet I wish nothing more than to set her free.Thus I bid my demons welcome, gathering them close to me amidst the candle light. Let us revel together in our misery, let us scream at the shadows that expand into the darkness beyond. We are not welcome beyond this place, where we writhe in our self-imposed confinement. Our path is twisted and gnarled too dense for our escape. Our position offers up but two options, neither of which is chosen with ease. Continue to abide by the rules of seclusion, or fight the monsters that torture me. I am no warrior, my resolve is not strong. I crumble far too easily to the breeze let alone a cast stone. She knows this, and taunts my weakness. If I had the strength I would lay the blade to her, silencing her finally in a moment of peace. But this I cannot do, she knows this and further taunts, leaving me the only recourse within me. I shatter her image with furious blows, reducing her to shards. She is broken, but this was true before the mirror reflected her so. She was broken a very long time ago.https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/763/32958935115_e8d5f87678_b.jpg

Wowsers, @chellemh29 you are one fantastic storyteller. Have you written any books, because after witnessing that story I believe you could publish a novel!

Awe thank you @Jendowoz0612 <3 I have written a couple of books, but I've never submitted anything major for publication.

Dark Shadowz Cycle 11 - WINNER ANNOUNCED

307 Replies

beechnutbabysim
9 years ago
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-------ASSIGNMENT 6: DOLL-------
Excellent work on the last assignment! I'm excited to see what kinds of stories and photos you all come up with for this one!

Your 6th task is to turn your model into a living doll! Yep, you know, those creepy life-like things with dead eyes :D

I'll let you come up with the details and story, so have fun!

Don't forget your mini-story!

MINI-STORY DEFINITION (for this competition): These stories are meant to tell us a story that ties in with your image somehow. You'll want to put some thought into your idea and give us a mini-story that's at least 250 words long. Longer is great, but don't go toooooo long that it gets very hard to read. Make sure your stories tie in with your image - but they do NOT need to tie in to the next assignment. Each story/photo can be a standalone story. Grammar isn't as important if you're worried about not being a "good writer" - but too many errors can make it very difficult to understand.

EXAMPLE:
photo by Littlesmirk, cycle 6
http://i.imgur.com/NMVoqed.png
DEADLINE: APRIL 28TH

http://i.imgur.com/RpFP2tS.png
We use a standard scoring rubric along with comments.

Scoring Rubric
Photo Quality: /5
Model Appearance: /5
Background/Setting: /5
Overall Composition: /5
Creativity/Originality: /10
Gothic Appeal: /10
Creativity of Mini Story: /10
Total: /50

Bonus Points
You can earn 2 bonus points each assignment for simply including your model's favorite color (the one you signed up with)

http://i.imgur.com/g95SuX4.png
Due to forum constraints, all stories will be hosted on an outside website. Please click the image icons below to read their stories.

Read the stories http://i.imgur.com/jWbxWHR.png
beechnutbabysim
9 years ago
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This is it! The final assignment and I'm so thankful you all stuck with me while I've dealt with a lot this week. I appreciate all the participation you showed and your talents are simply amazing!

Here's how the final assignment and final placements worked out...

The links below will show you the 6th assignment's comments as well as the slideshow. The slideshow will show you how you three placed for the assignment FIRST! Then it will show you how you ended up overall - based on the accumulation of all the scores from all 6 assignments!! So watch the entire thing!

http://i.imgur.com/NH5G6RI.png
If the button doesn't work, CLICK HERE for scores.
If the slideshow won't play for you, try THIS LINK instead.

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Below, hidden in the spoiler, are the final placements, signatures, and accumulated scores! Don't click the spoiler button until you've watched the slideshow above!

Spoiler
FIRST PLACE AND CHAMPION OF DARK SHADOWZ CYCLE 11 IS CHELL & GINGER FARRO
Assignment 1: 98
Assignment 2: 96
Assignment 3: 90
Assignment 4: 97
Assignment 5: 99
Assignment 6: 98
Total Score: 578

Signature:
http://i.imgur.com/yiQveAc.png

SECOND PLACE FINALIST OF DARK SHADOWZ CYCLE 11 IS VID & SAM PRINCE
Assignment 1: 95
Assignment 2: 90
Assignment 3: 88.5
Assignment 4: 91.5
Assignment 5: 100
Assignment 6: 94
Total Score: 559

Signature:
http://i.imgur.com/xbdQQTR.png

THIRD PLACE FINALIST OF DARK SHADOWZ CYCLE 11 IS MOVOTTI & MIDORI MOVOTTI
Assignment 1: 93
Assignment 2: 85
Assignment 3: 93
Assignment 4: 89.5
Assignment 5: 88
Assignment 6: 95
Total Score: 543.5

Signature:
http://i.imgur.com/IuyzLLM.png
beechnutbabysim
9 years ago
Sign ups are open :)
MizoreYukii
Seasoned Ace
9 years ago
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Jendowoz
9 years ago
Wouldn't mind judging this one, @BeechNutBaby, if it takes off, especially since it has a writing element, if you think I qualify to be a judge. If not, that's okay, I'll lurk.

Username: Jendowoz
Availability: Available most days
Email or PM?: PM
Experience: Judged Barbie Fashionista, Obituaries. In the process of judging Delectable Cycle 3, guest and stand in judge for several others. Running "Talking Teenagers" activity.

Headshot on WHITE background: I've used this shot before but it seemed to suit this comp. If it's not big enough let me know.

http://i.imgur.com/YwMiK8C.png
chellemh29
9 years ago
gasp! :o Reserve!
CrayonMePink
9 years ago
:o Nooooo! Must re..sissssst.

....I'll be lurking. :'(
TEXASTWANGTONYA
9 years ago
@chellemh29 -- I knew you would "Bite" hehehehe
@BeechNutBaby -- Wow Love the Idea of this Being I love "DARK" The writing will be a Struggle for me Maybe.... But I will Reserve :o :p <3
partyloveus101
9 years ago
Username: Lovejess2
Availability: Whenever you need me
Email or PM? PM
Experience: I've judged various competitions on the forums and ive also run competitions here as well as mod the sims.
Headshot on WHITE background:
http://i63.tinypic.com/w8uvq0.png
Jendowoz
9 years ago
That is a wonderful story, @Lovegab101 and the picture matches it well.