Rain's Ongoing Wild Things Show

Rain's Ongoing Wild Things Show

Skeldr: Greetings my fellow wildlings. My name is Skeldr and I manage the proceedings on these grounds. A herdmate pointed out that while there are many shows and competitions for our tame brethren to show of their strengths and skills, there are not so many for us wild creatures outside mating grounds. Through a collective effort across species we have put together these competitions to show off our feats. For any equipment you need adjusted, we have a team of raccoons, squirrels, lemurs, and koalas who have offered their aid and will happily take snacks as a tip. I am not much for show-creature-ship, so let's get started.

Show Notice Board

All classes  are open to all species (beaurevers, rukaans, boucles, tokotas, shivali, shedu, equine, cervidae, canine, feline, dragon, and more) as long as they meet entry requirements.

*For Rukaans: this show meets all requirements for a Member Hosted Competition in Fields of Valhalla and should be eligible to claim the Fields of Valhalla group show rewards !

Classes will be soft closed with a deadline for judging after they receive 5 entries. If a class is soft closed you my STILL submit an entry before the deadline. In the case of over 5 submissions for a class, classes will be split. If you missed submitting for a round and have an unfinished piece, your piece may still be eligible for the next round as weather condition descriptions roll in the way of natural seasons and class location descriptions are mostly unchanging.

In the case that it has been two months after the most recent soft closed deadline and other remaining classes have zero entries, all classes will proceed to the next round. However, if a class has at least one entry but has not met the minimum entry requirements two months after the most recent soft deadline, the entry(ies) will be bumped to the next round. A bump will only occur once.

Example Scenario: The show has Classes A-F. Class A gets two entries in round 3. All other classes fill and are judged. It reaches two months after the last soft closed deadline and the two Class A entries are bumped up to round 4 will other classes advancing to round 4. Classes B-E fill and are judged for round 4. It has been 2 months since a soft deadline and there is still no 3rd entry to Class A. Class F has received 0 entries for round 4. Classes B-E will be closed for round 6 until Class A has run. Say Class A receives a 3rd entry, yay! Now it has a soft deadline. After that soft deadline, Classes B-E will open for round 6 and class A and F will be open in round 5.

Please read the requirements and course description carefully (remember weather description for bonus points),  ask any questions you have, then scroll to the bottom of this journal for the entry form and correct comment thread to enter!

Have questions about the show? Please ask HERE!

Is there a feat class your critter would like to show off that is not listed? Suggest it HERE and I will consider adding it!

Is there a missing requirement that would make this show eligible for your ARPG group's player hosted show reward? Suggest it HERE and I will consider adding it!

> Competition & Entry Rules <

• I (Rain) may not enter this show.

• One entry image per canvas (no sheets).

• All classes are open to all eligible species and types unless marked.

• Each player may only enter up to 2 animals into the same class at a time each round.

• Each animal may enter as many classes as they wish.

• Collaborations are allowed only in classes which allow multiple animals or teams of animals. Please list who did what portions of the image/literature.

• Only 2 entrants pictured may be judged for the class. Other critters may be pictured/present in the background/crowd/team for respective group points.

• Weather/Background/Theme prompts will change each round and entries will be judged based on the theme of the round they have entered (except in the case of bumped entries - see the "Show Notice Board" above).

• If you are substantially referencing a photo/other or using stock in your work, please first make sure it is an image which is allowed to be used in such a way (posted as free-use stock) and also link and credit it!

> Entry Minimum Requirements <

• fullbody

• colored (shading optional)

• complex background (at least three additional elements beyond ground and sky)

• literature must be minimum 800 words (1200 words for two participants); maximum 1400 words.

> Species Specific Rules <

• All classes are open to all eligible species and types unless marked.

• All creature dispositions (if applicable) must be wild (no handlers allowed).

• *Rukaan entries must be submitted to the Fields of Valhalla group (choose "Member Hosted Feat Entries" gallery).

• *Other ARPGs: Please make sure to check your group's specific show requirements if you are planning to submit your entry and result for show credit.

~ Judging ~

Illustrations:

• 50 pts: Effort (judged against recent gallery)

• 20 pts: Correct Background/Weather/Details (changes each round)

• 10 pts: Shaded

• 10 pts: 100 Word Story Included

• 10 pts: RNG

• Maximum possible: 100 points

Literature:

• 60 pts: Effort (judged against recent gallery)

• 20 pts: Correct Background/Weather/Details (changes each round)

• 10 pts: 100 words above minimum (see "Entry Minimum Requirements" above)

• 10 pts: RNG

• Maximum possible: 100 points

Round & Weather Board

Current Open Round: 1

Weather: Spring is coming in with tenacity from the edge of winter. The flowers are already budding out from under the snow. As the earth warms, the ground takes a long drink from the melting snow. Clouds once heavy with snowflakes are now rolling in laden with rain. At the rate it is going, "April showers bring May flowers" promises a summer saturated with flora.

Background: Due to the heavy rains, athletic classes are highly likely to become muddy. Be carefully of slipping on slopes, especially in sprints or endurance classes! A pregnant mama skunk might be surprised by you presence on the rocky slopes or near bushes. Be careful not to upset a mama bear showing her cubs how to fish, and mind your steps around the baby bunnies!

Classes

Meadow Race

Round 1 

Just a good, old-fashioned flat race. Time to show off you sprinting speed. Limit 2 entrants entering per image.

> Setting: Hosted on a packed dirt track across a meadow near a forest (affects points for detail).

1. Open

2. Open

3. Open

4. Open

5. Open

Soft close deadline: Month DD, 2023, 23:59:00 KST

Cross Country

Round 1

An endurance jumping course for racers looking to challenge themselves with great feats! Make your way across water features and over jumps! Limit 2 entrants entering per image.

> Setting: Course set across a sloped field that has jumps over ponds, tall grass, and logs - then through a forest with a fallen jump by a pond and ancient stone steps (affects points for detail).

1. Open

2. Open

3. Open

4. Open

5. Open

Soft close deadline: Month DD, 2023, 23:59:00 KST

Obstacle Course

Round 1

Speed through through the course showing off your confidence on the agility course! Limit 1 entrant per image.

> Setting: Course takes you through the following locations and obstacles:

- forest (fallen logs with moss and mushrooms, low hanging branches)

- river cavern (fallen log bridge, wide waterfall, twisting cave)

- rocky slope (steep slope)

1. Open

2. Open

3. Open

4. Open

5. Open

Soft close deadline: Month DD, 2023, 23:59:00 KST

Log Towing 

Round 1

Get fitted to a simple harness by our adorable raccoon, squirrel, lemur, and koala helpers. Then, pull with all your might to haul the heaviest log across the finish line the fastest! Limit 1 entrant per image (you may draw your animal on a team, but only 1 may officially enter the competition; depending on interest, a separate team class may open).

> Setting: Pull across the packed ground near the mountains and a river. The river is used to help transport the logs up the river for the competition.

1. Open

2. Open

3. Open

4. Open

5. Open

Soft close deadline: Month DD, 2023, 23:59:00 KST

Gymkhana

Round 1

Description
Unlike a mounted gymkhana, this is where you show of your agility skills! Race around the weathered barrels in an overgrown arena in a clover pattern, pick up the flag at the last barrel, and race back to the finish. Carry a leaf tied with vines while you weave between saplings and spill the least amount of drops. Limit 1 entrant per image.

> Setting: Navigate the overgrown ruins of an old ranch. The ground has been checked to make sure it is firm and safe for participants, but you may find any manner of old handler items strewn about or half buried.

1. Open

2. Open

3. Open

4. Open

5. Open

Soft close deadline: Month DD, 2023, 23:59:00 KST

Canyon Relay

Round 1

Get ready for a test of teamwork! Team members start at different checkpoints on the trail. The first members start together, carrying a team flag and race to the first checkpoint. Pass the flag to the next member at each checkpoint. You may continue running the rest of the track, but only each team member registered at each checkpoint may carry the flag past that checkpoint with the final member marking your win by crossing the finish line. Limit 2 entrants per image (you my picture other team members if you wish - no bonus will be given).

> Setting: Start at the mouth of a canyon and race through the twists and turns. One teammate may have to navigate the swift river to reach the next checkpoint. Watch out for sleepy rattlesnakes baking in the sun.

1. Open

2. Open

3. Open

4. Open

5. Open

Soft close deadline: Month DD, 2023, 23:59:00 KST

Mud Wrestle

Round 1

Time to show your feats of intelligence and strength in a good old fashioned wrestling match! Pin your opponent to the ground for 3 seconds in two out of three matches to win.

> Setting: Start at the mouth of a canyon and race through the twists and turns. One teammate may have to navigate the swift river to reach the next checkpoint. Watch out for sleepy rattlesnakes baking in the sun.

1. Open

2. Open

3. Open

4. Open

5. Open

Soft close deadline: Month DD, 2023, 23:59:00 KST

> How to Enter <

Entry Form
Rain's Ongoing Wild Things Show

Entrant: (link to import/reference)

Class: class name

Round: number

To enter, comment on the correct round comment below:

Enter the Round 1 classes HERE

Find results results from this show HERE

*Thank you @bovidaeloony for permission to reference this show set up~