An Event that isn't a Screenshot Contest

What ever happened to the other FFXIV community events that isn't solely a screenshot contest?

I remember a variety of events back in FFXIV 1.0;
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/f...32-Past-Events
-short stories/writing
-poems
-arts and crafts
-voice acting
-pumpkin carving

ARR has been out for roughly 8 months, if you line that up with FFXIV 1.0 release, they still had a larger variety with their measly 4 events spanning from Sept 2011~April 2012.

I know ZAM stopped hosting the pumpkin carving ones as well, which is a bit disappointing.

Or when they were actually curating the entries;
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...est-Winners%21
Or with ARR's curation by votes with on "XIII Days";
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...%29-Winners%21

Sure, we had the one FC recruitment youtube video event, but we all know how the curators' pick went down for that one...

Thanks for the feedback, lackofwords!
I can tell from your word choice that you're very passionate about this and we'll definitely keep it in mind going forward.

At the very least, I feel that the screenshot contests being coupled with the in-game seasonal events is important as that allows for a large amount of players to take part in.
However, it's definitely a good idea to mix it up and we have been discussing this internally as well. Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking about this. :)

(As an aside, I removed the "petition" part of your thread title, as we do not make responses just because the word "petition" is used.)

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Originally Posted by Bayohne

(As an aside, I removed the "petition" part of your thread title, as we do not make responses just because the word "petition" is used.)

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Awesome, Bayohne.

Oh yeah, the idea is good too, specially poetry. Unfortunately, only for the northern hemisphere as usual.

Despite the fact that this is no longer a "petition" thread (awwww....;___;) I still second what the OP says.

Im an artist, and FF14 has been a great muse source in my work lately. I would very much like to beable to partake in a contest
that is challenging to my own craft.

Also- more cosplay contests would be nice as well! The mi'qote and chocobo cosplayers who won are pretty well loved in the FF cosplaying communities. I suck at cosplay myself, but I would love to beable to see more things like this! <3

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Originally Posted by Bayohne

At the very least, I feel that the screenshot contests being coupled with the in-game seasonal events is important as that allows for a large amount of players to take part in.
However, it's definitely a good idea to mix it up and we have been discussing this internally as well. Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking about this. :)

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Including as many people in these contests is nice, but variety allows for some amazing jaw-dropping works that screenshots simply don't. I can't compose; I can't draw well; I'm no good at writing fanfics; I can't cosplay; I can't craft, but I get excited any time I see other people's talents produce something great.

A couple of recent examples that were posted on Reddit:

Credit: http://www.reddit.com//user/enhwa

http://i.imgur.com/cVUDWcJ.jpg

Credit: http://www.reddit.com/user/Kaomarston

http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs71/i/20..._h-d7ao91x.jpg

I'm sure I'm not alone when I say that, even though I may not be able to participate in those sort of contests, I would absolutely enjoy watching the submissions just as I enjoy poring over many of the amazing screenshots people take.

-short stories/writing
-poems
-arts and crafts
-voice acting
-pumpkin carving

All this stuff is too hard to do for someone with no artistic talent. At least screenshot contests are a even playing field.

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Originally Posted by Lyrinn

Including as many people in these contests is nice, but variety allows for some amazing jaw-dropping works that screenshots simply don't. I can't compose; I can't draw well; I'm no good at writing fanfics; I can't cosplay; I can't craft, but I get excited any time I see other people's talents produce something great.

A couple of recent examples that were posted on Reddit:

Credit: http://www.reddit.com//user/enhwa

http://i.imgur.com/cVUDWcJ.jpg

Credit: http://www.reddit.com/user/Kaomarston

http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs71/i/20..._h-d7ao91x.jpg

I'm sure I'm not alone when I say that, even though I may not be able to participate in those sort of contests, I would absolutely enjoy watching the submissions just as I enjoy poring over many of the amazing screenshots people take.

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OMG I HAVE TO RESPOND TO THIS IN CAPS LOL - "JOLLY CO-OPERATION" I LOVE IT

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Originally Posted by Bayohne

Thanks for the feedback, lackofwords!
I can tell from your word choice that you're very passionate about this and we'll definitely keep it in mind going forward.

At the very least, I feel that the screenshot contests being coupled with the in-game seasonal events is important as that allows for a large amount of players to take part in.
However, it's definitely a good idea to mix it up and we have been discussing this internally as well. Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking about this. :)

(As an aside, I removed the "petition" part of your thread title, as we do not make responses just because the word "petition" is used.)

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Holy Magic, that was fast.
But I can't wait for more contests as well. (also maybe something better then necklaces or earrings as prizes ^^)

There are quite a few community sites for FFXIV that have been running contests that aren't screenshot contests. Several sites just gave away a video card and signed PC CE, Gamer Escape just did a contest that let entrants choose their type of entry (screenshot, video, poem etc). So there are definitely non-screenshot contests out there, you just have to look for them :)

That having been said, (as also said above) screenshot contests are easy because anyone can join them. They aren't dependent on drawing ability or video editing skills etc. It's quick and easy.

I for one, want a fanart contest, with more nice rewards, I won one on FFXI, the offical one just gave me a moogle rod =(, but one from FFXIwiki gave an awesome Darklord statue, awesome stuff.

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Originally Posted by cotti

Awesome, Bayohne.

Oh yeah, the idea is good too, specially poetry. Unfortunately, only for the northern hemisphere as usual.

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Omg omg omg omg omg omg omg I'm in love! Did he,like, really,? It's like one of our prayers was answered.

Oh yeah poetry.

Or awesome comics like in this thread.

Jolly good time ol' chap.

How about an event that isn't based around official forum access? You know, since the rewards are always in game items that people will never get because of forum bans.

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Originally Posted by Bayohne

(As an aside, I removed the "petition" part of your thread title, as we do not make responses just because the word "petition" is used.)

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I know another thread that could use this response...

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Originally Posted by MurakumoMillennium

How about an event that isn't based around official forum access? You know, since the rewards are always in game items that people will never get because of forum bans.

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Then don't get banned? XD

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Originally Posted by Lyrinn

Including as many people in these contests is nice, but variety allows for some amazing jaw-dropping works that screenshots simply don't. I can't compose; I can't draw well; I'm no good at writing fanfics; I can't cosplay; I can't craft, but I get excited any time I see other people's talents produce something great.

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You're definitely not alone. I have a meager amount of artistic ability (at best!), but I loved scrolling through the events during 1.0.

For those of you that weren't with us, check them out:
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/f...32-Past-Events

If you don't think non-screenshot events can be accessible, check out the Chocobos Rule the World thread(s). While there's a great deal of effort in all of them, the submissions ranged from cooking to sketching, graphic design to sewing, needle art, sculpting--I could continue.

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Originally Posted by lackofwords

...we had the one FC recruitment youtube video event, but we all know how the curators' pick went down for that one...

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Afaik, the main problem on that event were about a good number of partecipants so much busy on create awesome videos, that they totally forgot to read first, and adhere then, the rules. And got disqualified. And raged on forum :)

I've also been waiting for a return to the 1.x form for contests. Screenshot contests just don't get my brain juices percolating the way the older ones did. What about that recipe contest, or better yet, the ring design contest? The top three entries from that contest are now part of the game! Wouldn't it be amazing to have an opportunity like that again?

Hold the phone.

You mean to say, that this entire time we could have been having, /events/. That weren't Screenshots and Artwork?!

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Originally Posted by Bayohne

(As an aside, I removed the "petition" part of your thread title, as we do not make responses just because the word "petition" is used.)

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This is how I know Bayohne truly cares about us. ^_^

Wow, that was a quick reply.
Now I'm a bit excited to see what comes out for the next event.

I understand the ease of a screenshot, but you could even make a small twist to it, such as adding a small caption.
Or flip it around, and have the judges provide the source material, and have people add on top of it.

It doesn't have to be the 'add your dub' to a video again, it could just be 'add a caption to this image'.
I'd welcome anything different that foster some new creativity.

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Originally Posted by lackofwords

What ever happened to the other FFXIV community events that isn't solely a screenshot contest?

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No screenshots possible on the PS3, so we're left out of these events.

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Originally Posted by kidvideo

No screenshots possible on the PS3, so we're left out of these events.

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? Screenshots are very possible on the PS3. You just use your KB or Controller. [KB]- Scroll Lock then Print Screen buttons. [Controller]-L1+Select then R1+Select. Then just use a flash drive and transfer them to a website of your choice to use so you can post on the forums.

Below is a SS I took not too long ago from the PS3:

https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...21523460_o.jpg

Does no one realize that ps3 users just press L1+select( remove UI) L1+start screencap to take pictures...?


I have, like, 700+ pictures since feburary...:I

A contest with the best comic showing how a retainer goes on a exploration venture, and brings back some of the items would be nice.