Starlight Scenarios Comic Contest (NA) - Discussion/Practice Thread

Please feel free to use this thread to discuss the Starlight Scenarios Comic 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!) ;)
   
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   Attachment 6164
   
   Good luck!

Example Post:

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...034b944144.png

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...a6a32bf7b7.png

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...5c53534255.png

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...fb613bf322.png

Happy Starlight Celebration, fellow adventurers! :o

Desired Prize: Gaelicap

https://pastepic.xyz/image/0ibhK
https://pastepic.xyz/image/0iFgB
https://pastepic.xyz/image/0iWGw
https://pastepic.xyz/image/0iE2g
https://pastepic.xyz/image/0itxf
https://pastepic.xyz/image/0iZ5a

http://https://img2.finalfantasyxiv....56504a0025.jpg
http://https://img2.finalfantasyxiv....6feb39e9fb.jpg
http://https://img2.finalfantasyxiv....afb5a8ec64.jpg
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http://https://img2.finalfantasyxiv....2a0c0e5bba.jpg
http://https://img2.finalfantasyxiv....18ef9407ec.jpg

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https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...aa6caabe15.jpg

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...726ab08735.jpg

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https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...1f1d49db6c.jpg

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...d3ef1ca65a.jpg

Desired Prize: Gaelicap

I have a question.

On the rules it states that a maximum of 6 screenshots are allowed, does this mean 6 physical images or 6 screenshots period?

If possible, I would like to have a 'split-panel' for one of the images of my comic (It will use two different screenshots but split into half and mixed into one image).

Is this allowed?

Quote:

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Originally Posted by Cecien

I have a question.

On the rules it states that a maximum of 6 screenshots are allowed, does this mean 6 physical images or 6 screenshots period?

If possible, I would like to have a 'split-panel' for one of the images of my comic (It will use two different screenshots but split into half and mixed into one image).

Is this allowed?

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Hello, Cecien!

While we will allow the merging of multiple screenshots into one image, we would still have to take into account that the maximum of 6 screenshots total cannot be exceeded.

We hope this helps answer your inquiry! Thank you.

https://i.imgur.com/yNbvmnA.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/d7cSySD.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/UElol3J.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/lJNSMFx.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/PmIQ3FV.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/GLuSc5b.jpg

Desired Prize: Gaelicap

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...4f7144e82d.jpg
https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...1de034ed33.jpg
https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...67e2ceb843.jpg
https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...2f0e45b2a7.jpg
https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...b01455d866.jpg
https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...6f3d1053ed.jpg

Happy Starlight Celebration, everyone! May it be enjoyed with all your friends!
Desired Prize: Gaelicap

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...4f7144e82d.jpg
https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...1de034ed33.jpg
https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...67e2ceb843.jpg
https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...2f0e45b2a7.jpg
https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...b01455d866.jpg
https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...6f3d1053ed.jpg
Happy Starlight Celebration, Everyone!
Desired Prize: Gaelicap

Read from right to left
https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...86127535ab.jpg

Hope this format is ok!

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https://imgur.com/4VaK5DH.png

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https://imgur.com/BunOLVY.png

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...0b2d676ff6.jpg
https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...f8d0b00eba.jpg
https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...3515852f8e.jpg
https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...5cee8bf127.jpg
https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...e1677e8c8b.jpg
https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...ef62669c4a.jpg

Desired Prize: Gaelicap

A comic dedicated to my faithful Gaelikitten.
Desired Prize: Gaelicap

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...9664605f4f.jpg
https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...326433372d.jpg
https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...899ee787fa.jpg
https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...9a1e2e36d9.jpg
https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...7ecd2165cf.jpg
https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...3707a92809.jpg

Question-- is it okay to Photoshop in pictures of casting bars instead of typing it out?

Test because there is a spam link attached

https://imgur.com/a/31f5ydF

Test because there is a spam link attached

https://i.ibb.co/qg0MS6h/Screen-Shot...t-14-34-20.png

Test because there is a spam link attached

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...7ae1a0159f.jpg

Title: Test
http://345ABF62-A038-4814-AD0F-AAE070544B4C.jpeg
http://82A3B53B-7DCD-4DFC-A04F-5055C741479D.jpeg
http://C9C89C14-45E7-473A-B7D2-21CAC939C150.jpeg
http://8C119B5B-4165-413C-95A0-6F456E9C7646.jpeg
http://53EEB832-64FF-48C8-B1D7-0410BC0607CE.jpeg
http://5F78CD67-CF3F-40CF-A36D-3452E47D8F06.jpeg
Desired prize: Test

test
https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...c2e72759cb.jpg

test image
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ABY...w?usp=drivesdk

Testing image again
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ABY...w?usp=drivesdk

Quote:

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Originally Posted by Fat-Tsum

Question-- is it okay to Photoshop in pictures of casting bars instead of typing it out?

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Hi, Fat-Tsum!

Yes, those kinds of edits are permitted for this contest.

The Lalafell and the Starlight Celebration

https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...8c4ddfc23e.jpg
https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...33ab170589.jpg
https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...2602a8d67d.jpg
https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...613706766d.jpg
https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...1bca16c65c.jpg
https://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acc...b6b692fdaa.jpg

Desired Prize: Gaelicap
Character: Happy Nameht
Server: Leviathan

test https://imgur.com/BwceYtT
https://imgur.com/N2VtNvI
https://imgur.com/PEXMmFD
https://imgur.com/2LRFMhS

https://imgur.com/t4xtLdG
https://imgur.com/FXCQg6B
https://imgur.com/8RseYo4
https://imgur.com/IVVwDHO

https://i.imgur.com/t4xtLdG.jpg
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https://i.imgur.com/8RseYo4.jpg
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