Christmas Banner 2022 competition

Post by **dissolute** » Sun Oct 16, 2022 12:18 am

Closing time is 9am, GMT on 13 November 2021.

Every entry that keeps to the rules will be part of the poll in which all forum members will get to decide which banner will be the winner.

Please read the rules, so your work is eligible.

Rules for the competition:

*The banner design should be Christmas themed as well as Avengers themed, but should not include overt religious elements.
*It must feature the words "THE AVENGERS" and "INTERNATIONAL FAN FORUM".
*Size MUST be a MAXIMUM of 797x180, as per the current banner. Smaller sizes are okay but please try to maintain a sensible aspect ratio.
*Transparency is perfectly okay.
*Accepted file formats are: JPG, PNG, GIF.
(Ensure JPG files are high quality to avoid artifacts.)
*Animated GIFs are allowed, but if the words "THE AVENGERS" and "INTERNATIONAL FAN FORUM" appear later, the image may not loop. Make sure the file size does not exceed 1MB. We will mercilessly recompress any we judge to be too large.
* Please note that those who have submitted animations may have their work altered if the forum software requires it.

*As many entries as you want, go crazy!
*Normal moderation rules will apply to all entries.
*Entries must be sent to xmasbanner -@- dissolute.com.au. (Please include your user name in the mail.)
*Any entries that are posted on the forum will be disqualified, as for the sake of fairness, all banners should be introduced at the same moment.
*Makers should not reveal which banner(s) they made.
*Blatantly recycling someone else's entry from last year will also lead to disqualification but you may revisit themes of your own.
*Banner featured: November 20th until January 31st, events permitting.

By entering this competition you automatically agree that your entry can be used by this forum.

(These rules are not meant to stifle your creativity, but to make sure that all entries can be used.)

Schedule:
Competition opens: NOW
Last date for entries: 13 NOVEMBER at 9AM GMT
Poll opens: 13 November
Poll closes: 20 November (but vote by 19 November because my time zone plays merry hell with the closure dates)
Banner is shown: 20 November 2022-31 January 2023
Please feel free to ask us any questions or for our help and good luck!

mousemeat · Post by **mousemeat** » Sun Oct 16, 2022 3:41 am

hot dog! glad it's that time of year again...can't wait to see the many banner candidates..heck, I might try and give it a shot..

Post by **Allard** » Sun Oct 16, 2022 9:16 pm

Awesome and thanks for organising the CBC.

If inspiration strikes I'll maybe create an entry.

Rhonda · Post by **Rhonda** » Tue Oct 18, 2022 3:43 pm

It's got me thinking what to try this year!

Frankymole · Post by **Frankymole** » Mon Nov 14, 2022 12:27 pm

I totally forgot this year!! Sorry. Terrible of me. But I am glad there were some entries!

mousemeat · Post by **mousemeat** » Mon Nov 14, 2022 10:49 pm

Frankymole wrote:I totally forgot this year!! Sorry. Terrible of me. But I am glad there were some entries!

don't feel bad, Franky...I lost track of time, with misc graphical projects, and missed the deadline as well...BTW, enjoyed your entry of last year..and I'm hoping there was a good turn out for the 2022 banner..ho ho ho...

mousemeat · Post by **mousemeat** » Mon Nov 14, 2022 10:52 pm

I misjudged....damn, only two entries this year ? shame it couldn't have extended the deadline by a few days....oh well...

Post by **dissolute** » Tue Nov 15, 2022 12:06 pm

I did wait an extra day for stragglers but none came in.

mousemeat · Post by **mousemeat** » Tue Nov 15, 2022 5:42 pm

dissolute wrote:I did wait an extra day for stragglers but none came in.

I musta been a sleep at the switch, so to speak. Sorry that I missed it. my fault. here's to next year...anyhow, everyone please make sure you VOTE for the entries....