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CONTEST: Survivor Sleuthville
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Heimlich VonVictor
Heimlich VonVictor
Vigilante

Oct-1-2009 22:03

Do you have what it takes to outlast all others? Do you think you can rise above the rest and stand out as the ultimate contender? Welcome Ladies and Gentlemen to Survivor: Sleuthville!

10 Detectives enter, face off against each other in a different challenge every week, and the last left standing will be crowned Sleuth Noir Survivor! The winner will walk away with a one-year subscription to Sleuth Noir and bragging rights over the entire community. The rules are simple:

1. The first ten Detectives to post an entry will be entered and placed on two teams of five.

2. It's advisable to be subscribed. Some of the challenges may require travel, and if you can't participate, it's likely your team will vote you off at elimination. I won't bar anyone based on this, but it's your call.

3. The losing team at the end of each event will have to vote off one member. To do that each team member will submit a PM to me, which will remain anonymous with the name of the person he or she is voting for, and a short reason why. It can be as simple as-

Name: Heimlich VonVictor
Why: He didn't write any of the poem. It's no wonder we lost!

4. Challenges will be one week long and a winner will be announced at the end, in the event of a tie, a coin will be flipped.

5. Anyone may enter including mods, editors, or even Ben and Sunny themselves if they so choose.

6. The contest will begin when all ten detectives have entered and been placed on teams. It will conclude after nine weeks of elimination challenges.

That's all! Get out there and outwit, outplay, and outlast!

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Heimlich VonVictor
Heimlich VonVictor
Vigilante

Jan-10-2010 17:01

Welcome Cherokee tribe to your first elimination. Six contestants were up for a vote off this week. It was close, but one contestant did receive more votes than any other. The contestant who will be leaving this week is... Ms Helen.

Ms Helen, the consensus among those who voted for you is one thing and one thing only: They are afraid of you! They believe that should they face off against you later on, they wouldn't be able to survive. You'll be happy to know that your fellow contestants have nothing but praise for your abilities, but don't think that they can beat you at a later stage.

So everyone please join me in raising a glass to Ms Helen, the contestant too powerful to stay in.

This one's for you:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUeeZK_FDsw

Ms Helen
Ms Helen
Con Artist

Jan-10-2010 17:19

Hehehe, makes the reason I voted kind of moot point then lol.

I actually feel very worthy that this is the reason I've been voted off so thank you very much fellow contestants you've actually made my day hehe.

And Heim I LOVE that song :D

Good luck to the remaining contestants :)

Heimlich VonVictor
Heimlich VonVictor
Vigilante

Jan-10-2010 17:42

CHALLENGE #8 Déjà Vu All Over Again- So you've demonstrated your prowess at capturing villains. You think you've got it all down to a science? Wrong! You've forgotten about one thing, and that's class! Yeah that's right class! Accomplishments don't mean anything if you don't look good while you're doing it!

That's why this week you're going to show off those bods in our fashion contest! What's that you say? You just did this in another contest? Why... it's like déjà vu!

Your task is to model a complete ensemble that fits your detective while wowing our judges with your fashion sense. After creating your ensemble, you will create a post describing your outfit and why it fits your detective. You will be ranked in five categories of ten points each:

Avatar Appeal- You can't build without a solid foundation. What is the appeal of this contestant's avatar? Who is it? Does it fit this contestant's personality?

Green & Orange?- Create a set that goes together! Ask yourself if the gear fits with the avatar or if it's just some weird old dude wearing fuzzy slippers. Er... *runs to change outfit*

The Gender Bender- Is the gear appropriate to the contestant's gender? If not, is it intimidating/hilarious enough that the detective still looks good in it?

The Wow Factor- This is the feeling that other detectives get when they click on your page. Do other detectives want to dress like you or do they see what they don't want to be.

Plead Your Case- How well did the contestant connect the outfit to the detective? Does the presentation make logical sense?

Two favorite fashionistas will be judging this contest, and will be awarding between 1 and 10 points in each category. Their scores will be added together for a total score out of 100.

The contest will end at 18:00 SST on January 17, 2010.

Good luck tribe! Get out there and outwit, outplay, and outlast!

Irene
Irene

Jan-12-2010 00:19

Wow! This is a great challenge.
I have an offer, should you be interested....?
If you want to create your own very custom outfit, you may do so over at my site. Meaning that you may upload pictures for the items you want to wear, tell me, so I may release the pictures, make descriptions and name on the items, and send me a PM telling what items you want to wear. (They must be in line with what you wear in Noir, the original)
I will make it look like you are wearing them (until you try putting them in some locker or something, which is not yet supported, so they will then "go away")
I will also see if I can find a way to make everyone able to see what you are wearing without logging in. (Since you can see what an "original" is wearing without logging in).
It's not known at all if the judges will take a look, but you might have fun with it anyway? ;-)

Riza Hawkeye
Riza Hawkeye
First Nomad

Jan-15-2010 18:38

Riza Hawkeye is a woman who is both tough and sexy at the same time. She exudes a sense of danger while still retaining her femininity.

For the avatar, I have chosen Greta Garbo, a famous Noir film actress. She is known for her inscrutability, and also for being a recluse. I believe this mirrors Riza very well. You never know what Riza is thinking. She tends to make decisions and carry out actions on impulse. Also, Riza is never seen with friends around her, as she chooses to distance herself from others to avoid getting hurt.

The Raven was chosen as the hat because it shows Riza's madness- her tendency to say and do odd things at odd times. It also shows her eternal lust and struggle for power and authority.

The Revolver and the Pearl Handled Dirk are weapons that Riza has hidden on her person at all times (see RP stage). They show her untrusting character and her toughness, and portray her as a dangerous weapon not to be messed with.

The Black Mink Coat shows off the tough powerfulness of Riza as a woman who loves luxury, but only as one who can only obtain it rarely in her line of work.

Finally, the shoes are Knee High Stiletto Boots, which are famously referred to in all of her RP adventures. They show that Riza is a no-nonsense person, and that if you mess with her, there will be consequences.

Riza is good at manipulating others to get what she wants, but is fiercely loyal to her few friends and to others with whom she forms close relationships, and will not hesitate to defend them to the end.

I am Riza Hawkeye.

miss snopes
miss snopes
Demon of the Due Date

Jan-16-2010 20:25

The avatar I have chosen is Rita Cansino, but you might know her better as Rita Hayworth. Before Rita’s name change to the now famous Hayworth, she starred in a film mentioned here in our very own Noir. Does “Meet Nero Wolfe” by Rex Stout ring a bell? I knew Rita would feel right at home spending a little time with us and the smart and charming Miss Snopes “Missy” has agreed to play hostess to Rita Cansino Hayworth on her visit. She even picked an outfit she knew Rita would love.

Missy is wearing the Alexandria, a beautiful party dress which heightens her ability to charm….especially those of the male persuasion. Its magnificent design helps win over any resistant Tailors she visits in her travels. As I’m sure any smart detective will agree, one should never leave home without the Naval Spy Glass, enabling her to be well-prepared upon her arrival. But don’t think Missy is always looking off in the distance for when she seems to be simply powdering her nose, she is actually using her Bejeweled Compact to keep an eye on the people behind her. The Velour Cloche donning her head sports a flamboyant bow which indicates she is single and interested in mingling. A little charm goes a long way which brings us to the pinnacle of the outfit, shoes. Sometimes, it’s not enough to be smart and charming, you need to be The Girl Next Door.


ctown28
ctown28
Huntsman

Jan-16-2010 21:03

I have come up with the avatar that I have developed the character of ctown28 after. None other than Agent 86, Maxwell Smart (Don Adams).

Unlike some of the others, Ctown, is not dressing to impress anyone but himself. He carries a confidence about himself no matter how he looks. Hence the outfit he is wearing.

First The Hardboiled, has nothing to do with toughness or anything like that, this is simply a hat that he stumbled upon on one of his many, many, many villain hunts and jsut thought it would look good.

Portable Bar - Who couldn't use a little nip now and then?

Old Key - The item that ctown is very proud of. This was awarded to him for winning the Once upon a Noir contest. Many of you are still wondering what that key does? Well allow me to tell you. I know everyone has seen ctowns original avatar pop up in the cases, he has even been the guilty party numerous times. The use of the key is quite simple. It is a master key to all of the jail cells in Sleuthville. That's how that avatar keeps getting out.

Custers Boots - No special significance other than all the work that was put inot getting them without trap detection.

Felt Cape - Do I REALLY need to explain the cape?

Well there it is folks, ctowns little ensemble for him to walk around for the next week or so, not caring how ridiculous he looks! ;-)

Aknas
Aknas
Con Artist

Jan-16-2010 22:25

My avatar is Audrey Hepburn because she exudes grace and confidence just like Aknas.

Although Aknas is a smart and charming lady, she can be tough as well.
That is why, she have decided to use tough gears to help her in solving cases.

The Raven hat. It may be a tough gear but it also works like a charm. Every time she would interview suspects, she would slightly adjust her hat, making sure they would notice this gesture. The movement of the feathers seems to render the suspects hypnotized. And being in this hypnotized state, she would then be able to know what their alibis are.

The Black Mink Coat and the Black Fishnet Gloves are very useful in interviewing female suspects. Especially those whose alibis are money related (victim owed money, stole watch, wanted inheritance, etc). They are usually envious of the coat and gloves that they became angry and would inadvertently tell her why they did the crime.

A very useful accessory she has with her is the Mah Jong Set. Yes, they are very heavy, but she does not mind carrying them. She could throw it at the villain, if she gets frustrated. But it also has a different use. Whenever she feel like the townies (Ruby, most especially) about to clam up, she would bring this item out and invite them to play mah jong. She mostly let them win, to be on their good side. When they are winning, she would gently ask those questions and what do you know, they are more than willing to accommodate her.

But by far, her favorite gear is the shoes she is wearing. The Serious Business. Need I say more? I mean business… seriously!


Violet Parr
Violet Parr
Thespian

Jan-17-2010 03:12


Mr. Heimlich Von Victor cleared his throat, “And now we welcome to our stage Miss Riza Hawkeye… Riza is wearing a beautiful Black Mink Coat. This black, cutaway one-piece truly flatters Miss Hawkeye’s already perfect shape…”



Meanwhile, backstage, Miss Violet Parr smiled a deep satisfied smile. She was born ready for this challenge and is probably the only one who did not have to change a single thing about her outfit… after all class, a suitable outfit and fashion charm was a big part of what her detection and role-playing was all about.

Miss Parr looked to her face in the mirror. Her long dark hair, light olive skin tone, pleasant smile and deep trusting eyes were all characteristics that alluded to the air confidence she carried with her and always used in achieving her ends. Whether it was solving a case, meeting a new detective or unraveling more of the mystery that is her life story, Miss Parr knew that having a distinctive look that is uniquely hers is her ticket to being a memorable figure in any city.

Of course, she did resemble Mahima Chaudhary, the famed player, and was mistaken for her on more than one occasion. “Truly absurd!” Miss Parr huffed.

Heimlich was heard again. “Now please welcome with me the one and only, Miss Snopes. Missy is the epitome of style tonight -notice that the Velour Cloche donning her head sports a flamboyant bow which indicates she is single and interested in mingling…”

Miss Parr then looked to her own head gear, the Feathered Pillbox Hat. Miss Parr adored feathers, her pseudo name in many of her cases is Miss Feathers, and she always wore a hat. Though she would normally prefer one of her large purple ones, Miss Parr decided to stay true to her character and wear a mask to the fashion walk. Most of her detective work had been done behind a mask, whether it be a literal or metaphoric one.


Violet Parr
Violet Parr
Thespian

Jan-17-2010 03:14


Her career highlights took place in masked balls in various cities and onboard travelling ships. No, the Feathered Pillbox Hat was very suitable and true to character this evening.

She quickly prepared herself further by wearing her beautiful, White Fishnet Gloves that once belonged to the aunt of the Prince of Shangri La. Miss Parr could never imagine herself without gloves, walking around with bare arms, why she would be practically nude. That would be truly improper. Gloves were an integral part of any outfit, and though she would have again preferred purple, white will just have to do.

Her thoughts were cut by Mr. VonVictor speaking once more. “Now, let us all welcome the person you have been all waiting for to the stage… Ctown! The people’s favourite to win…”


‘Not if I have something to say about it…’ Violet spoke under her breath.

“Sorry Vi,” Anais Nin, who was also backstage, inquired. “Did you say something?”

“Oh I was just saying what a lovely outfit Ctown managed to put together.” Miss Parr smiled and then looked to her own outfit. She adjusted the Alexandria on her. This traditional yet fresh, this gorgeous party dress is inspired by traditional Egyptian design… Very suitable considering Miss Parr’s ethnic background and the mixing of her English & Arabic bloods… Silk, she felt, embodied her personality and summed up her detective so well: smooth, shining, gentle and imperial.

She quickly took out her Bejeweled Compact, a solid gold compact that belonged to the Prince's sister, before she disappeared "indicative of both status and class. She powdered her nose whilst eyeing the beautiful Ms. Nin getting ready for her grand appearance. While she sized the competition she heard Heimlich VonVictor speak again.

“Welcome to our stage the charming and smart Aknas, sleuth’s favourite gal pal.”


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