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Original Character Tournaments are all over deviantart and keep growing in popularity, but not everyone knows what they are or how to participate in them.  Since they're hosted by individuals and not actually affiliated with the website itself, there are no guides available to help explain how they work.  Hopefully, this FAQ will be helpful to anyone looking to get involved in OCTs. What is an OCT? OCTs, or "Original Character Tournaments" are contests held here on deviantart in which you can pit your original characters against other people's characters in a comic-style battle-royale.  To put it simply, it's a

DESCRIBE THE ENVIRONMENT What is the weather like? Is it mountainous, more like a plain? Describe the landscape and be as detailed as possible. What is it rich in? And lacking in? Anything else you want to add? SURVIVAL How do they get water? How often and how much of it do they need? This has to do with evolution of the species. (if your species does not require water to survive, explain) What is their food source? How do they gather, harvest, or hunt it? Establishing their diet is important in shaping their lifestyle, so be thoughtful with your response. Are they nesters, building a home in a permanent place, or are they noma