The "As Good As Gold" Screenshot Contest (NA) - Discussion/Practice Thread

Please feel free to use this thread to discuss The "As Good As Gold" Screenshot Contest and practice submitting your entries.

The full contest details and rules can be found here.

When you're ready, post your entry in the OFFICIAL ENTRY THREAD.

Need some tips on how to use group pose? Check out these Developers' Blogs to take your favorite actions and abilities to new heights!
We highly recommend checking out the following blog posts for a rundown on the group pose feature.

• The Eorzean Aesthetic
• Photo Synthesis
• It's a Pose Off

Here are some quick tips from us:

1. If there's any specific action/ability/emote that you'd like to use:
   The group pose feature will repeat the last emote, ability, or action you have used last. For actions that require a target, you can use it against a striking dummy or against monsters first and then move to a location where you would like to capture the shot. Please note that when you zone into a new area, this is reset, so be sure to choose your /gpose location wisely!
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2. Getting into group pose mode
   You can enter the group pose by either:
   • Typing /grouppose (/gpose) in the chat window
   • Setting up a keybind which can be found under Movement > Pose as Group
   • Adding the Group Pose action under the Extras section in your Actions & Traits menu.
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3. Opening the Group Pose Settings
   Keyboard: [R] or [Numerical Keypad: *]
   Gamepad: [X (□) button]
   These are the default settings for using Group Pose, but for anyone who has already changed the above keybinds to something else, press the buttons in use in [Autorun] or [Subcommand].
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4. Camera Controls
   By default you can move the camera with the WASD keys, and use the Q and E keys to tilt the camera.
   You can zoom in/out as you normally would on your character using the mouse wheel or Page Up/Down keys, but you can zoom further in or out by adjusting the Angle of View Settings under the General Settings.
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5. Freezing the Characters
   You will notice that in group pose mode, you and your fellow party members will repeat the last used action. Press the 1 key, or LT (L2) button on the gamepad to disable/enable all motions, or press the 2 key, or RT (R2) button to disable/enable motion on the target.
   You can cycle through your party members (as well as your companions, mounts, and even minions) by hitting the tab key.
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6. Lights, Lights, Lights!
   Worried about bad weather? You got the action you want, but stuck inside a dark room or a dungeon? Fear not! You have three light sources available in group pose!
   Under the Lighting Settings you can place up to three light sources. The light source will be place where the camera is currently located at, so move that camera around to find the best place to leave a light source! You can then adjust the strength of the lighting by changing the type of lighting, as well as changing the color of the light source.
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7. Color Filters, Screen Effects, Frames, and more!
   Now that you go the perfect zoom, lighting, and angle, it's time to play around with color filters, screen effects, and frames!
   Color filters, screen effects, depth of field, and limb darkening can be found inside the General Settings section and frames can be found inside the Effect/Motion/Subject Settings.
   Be sure to try out different combinations as they can produce some amazing screenshots!
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   Here's a couple from us with the group pose UI! (Make sure your UI isn't visible on yours though!) ;)
   
   Attachment 5438
   Attachment 5439
   
   Good luck!

https://i.imgur.com/1KrKWDq.jpg
"Bunbun Squad is ready for action!"


Character: Willig Rowde
World :Hyperion
Prize : Noble Barding

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...70477e7af8.jpg
test 2, may not show up
Character: Shaz Mezari
World: Gilgamesh
Prize: Scarf of Wondrous Wit

By the Twelve! How is this thing flying?!

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...40a8791006.jpg

Character: Kynthia Nox
World: Brynhildr
Prize: Bluebird Earring

http://i68.tinypic.com/noxe0k.jpg
TEST 1
Character: Deliora Sli'cear
World: Exodus
Prize: Noble Barding

Am I allowed to submit with other people in the image to create a scene, or may it only consist of who's entering in the contest?

Trying to get an image to show.

https://i.imgur.com/a/cf2Q70j

Testing.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...9394968358.jpg

http://34777636_1149549265188047_900...920130048_o.jp
Trying to get this properly since I'm new here.... Plus the image won't show... May not end up the way I wanted but its practice...

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...91d3c07f9d.jpg
This is my 2nd test. May be not up there
Character: Amelia Kresnik
World: Brynhildr
Prize: Noble Barding

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Originally Posted by Sicycre

Please feel free to use this thread to discuss The "As Good As Gold" Screenshot Contest and practice submitting your entries.

The full contest details and rules can be found here.

When you're ready, post your entry in the OFFICIAL ENTRY THREAD.

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Why are other countries excluded from the contest? Many people in Latin America play and are apparently barred from the contest according to your rules. What gives? The prizes are easily awarded to players since they're in-game items, so there shouldn't be much of an issue.

Hmm.. my image still isn't showing. I uploaded it to imgur, would that be why it wouldn't appear?

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...b7d84c5bf1.jpg

AS GOOD AS GOLD
https://i.imgur.com/SEvobze.png?1

"Are you not entertained?! Why, It's the Make it Rain Campaign! Welcome, Warrior of Lights! The FUN beckons."
M'korin Miso - Goblin
Mandragora Choker

Large Ver.https://i.imgur.com/SEvobze.png?1

Featured Glams:
Senor Sabotender's Longbow | Succubus Horns | Gambler's Trenchcoat |Claws of the Beast | Bunny Tights | High House Boots

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...c9eddbecc5.jpg

This picture may be too dark cause I took it at night at the Aizm Steppe but its a nice screenshot nonetheless. This is test number 3 and a practice.

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...e279b2b91c.jpg
Be aware of a DRG wearing a Bunny suit
Character: Amelia Kresnik
World: Brynhildr
Prize: Noble Barding

Hey Stormfur,

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Originally Posted by Stormfur

Hmm.. my image still isn't showing. I uploaded it to imgur, would that be why it wouldn't appear?

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Make sure the image URL contains the .jpg or .png at the end when you include in the IMG tag.
On imgur, right click on the image you're trying to use and select "Copy Image Location" or something similar based on your browser, and use that URL.

Hope that helps!

https://i.imgur.com/uzEieo0.jpg

Use your Tarnished Mado Brush to dance a happy little cactuar on the center of your canvas. Remember we don't make mistakes, we just have happy accidents.


Garthas Wattz
Exodus
Ahriman Choker

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...988eb3792b.jpg

I work hard for the Gold!

Name: Miss Hedvig
Server: Faerie (Server)/Aether
Prize: Noble Barding

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...241183c15c.jpg

"I love my Korpokkur Kolossus! And he sure loves the springs at Fesca's Watch! I take him all the time to keep him nice and healthy."

Character: Beetle Brownleaf
World: Faerie
Prize, if selected: Mandragora Choker

Can we edit the official post if we change our mind about the prize before the final day?

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Originally Posted by silentluv

Am I allowed to submit with other people in the image to create a scene, or may it only consist of who's entering in the contest?

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Can we get a ruling on this? I submitted my entry, but my partner wants to enter too, and has an idea that involves my character in the screenshot, but it's not my entry (and my character doesn't have any related items on or whatever). Would it be disqualified because it contains a character in a previous entry?

The contest rules say the image must use items purchased with MGP, but do the Mad Bird Ring and Golden Sparkler count? The Golden Sparkler I believe was purchasable with MGP during one of the previous Make It Rain events and I technically bought the ring with MGP by buying Jumbo Cactpot tickets, so....?

The mad bird rings wouldn't count because it was a random drop from a weekly gamble. If it could be purchased directly (and not earned as a side effect of placing a bet) then it would count. However, the gambler gloves should be fine. Plus the contest more or less is just showing the fact that you participated in make it rain (so the golden sparkler should also be fine)

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...0867063335.jpg

Picking a fight with me? Feeling lucky, punk?

Character: Peyton Monceaux
World: Jenova
Prize: Noble Barding

(Test)https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachmen...018_214030.png

"We'll discover the mystery behind the Isle of Val's disappearance. For Knowledge Seeks No Man."

Name: Theodric Bearington
World: Mateus
Prize: Noble Barding

https://i.imgur.com/BkplvcA.png
The Paw. It Moves. Ooooohhh!

Character: Jancis Milburga
World: Balmung
Prize: Noble Barding

https://i.imgur.com/kvJuY3q.jpg
"Welcome to the Souls of Spira(FC) Saucer! You're gambling home away from-- wait, no, right at home!!!"
Character: Jet Blacklotus
World: Famfrit
Prize: Noble Barding

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...0a689e14a2.jpg

SLAM DUNK!!!

Character: Chocolate Sundae
World: Leviathan
Prize: Noble Barding

https://i.imgur.com/JFtRGbq.jpg

"Move over Make It Rain, it's time to Make It Snow!"

Character: Jeryhn Astracrown
World: Excalibur
Prize: Noble Barding

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"Smile For The Camera!"

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https://i.imgur.com/KwiEIoa.png

Character: The Odieux (Ragnarok)
Prize: Ahriman Choker

So, we heard you like cats.
How about a cat in a cat costume chilling with a cat on top of a cat.
https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...50865542f4.jpg
Character: Devon Ellwood
World: Balmung
Prize: Noble barding

Two savvy alley cats, prowling the rooftops of Kugane~

https://i.imgur.com/FyTfNEA.jpg

Character: Mii Mau
World: Balmung
Prize: Noble barding

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e...2018-06-29.png

Brother Buco:

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"Of course your garment is completely necessary --See? Raging Leg has already taken quite a shine to you!"

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Kurenai:

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"...And what of that smell?"

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Brother Buco:

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"Oh, I wouldn't worry about that, Kurenai, we'll be racing them underwater."

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Name: Chochobuco Cocobuco
Server: Mateus
Prize: Noble Barding
#theothardianhorsebirddeal

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...5c073c0592.jpg

"Looking for adventure?"

Name: Izzie Vamorian
World: Behemoth
Prize: Mandragora Choker

https://ibb.co/fNNu4y

fun and gold!

Celestiah Siduseris
World: Excalibur
Prize:Blue bird earring

http://https://imgur.com/a/vmppbf2

Grats to the winners.

Thanks again to the community team for coming up with these events!