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Apr-12-2007 20:50

I remember the contest from last year, which was hosted by the gracious Madame Giry before her departure. I just thought that... well, since a year has passed since last April that we give this another shot. Contests are always great community spirit boosters, and are tons of fun as well.

The rules are simple: create a biography for your detective. Remember it's quality, not quantity that counts. It can be any genre, just as long as it fits the timeframe of Sleuth (mid-1930's) and that it's gramatically correct and readable.

I need about three to four judges that are willing to give up a period of time one afternoon or evening to read the entries and judge them on a set of categories. This will be done in the in-game chatroom, or even in a special thread that will be guarded by a Moderator or Editor. We've done the latter last year, and it was pretty effective (although the page had to be refreshed constantly).

To enter your detective in the contest, PM Detective BioContest07 with your name by April 20th, 2007. More details will be forthcoming after that date passes. I do not need volunteers for judges as of yet. You cannot participate in the contest if you are a judge. Judge details will be forthcoming as well. Any requirements? You must be at least 20 days old to enter. I don't care whether you're subscribed or not.

I have no prize for a winner, but I'm working on it. Contributions would be great. So, let's get your applications in, and start working on those bios!

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May-8-2007 23:12

OMGWTFBBQLOL!!!! Sleuth Drama? I never thought drama could exist here. -.- I mean, were all mature, intelligent and decent peeps right? Finale, even if you do forfeit, I hope you stay on the site and enjoy the game subbed or unsubbed. People will always have differences, its up to you to persevere onward to the path of understanding.

May-9-2007 22:09

Wow I had made till round two...
Best of luck to the final four.

May-10-2007 19:50

Omg! This just made my day. I knew the contest was very tough, there were a few bios I knew that were very original and which I felt were more superior to mine. Im so honored to have won the contest. Many thanks to the sponsors, judges and contestants. Im going to the parlor now and to the spa later on... Have to be ready for the Beauty Pageant. lol. Happy sleuthing everyone! =)

May-10-2007 20:00

Congrats Butcher!!! Out of all the competition, your bio was my fave! So great job!!!

I am thrilled as well! I was (secretly) hoping to get second, cause I REALLY wanted to be in my very own FM!!! (But am too lazy to write one, lol.) Immortalized on Sleuth, baby, grrrrrrrrrrrr.

Thanks to everyone for the hard work that went into this contest, the makers, the judges and the authors - great job!

May-10-2007 20:01

Oops, I mean SM...

FM, SM, S&M... whatever. As long as it features ME.

May-10-2007 20:11

Congrats to you two, and everyone who entered! I really enjoyed reading all your bios and look forward to seeing people try and top themselves next year. :)

May-10-2007 20:36

Planning combining Bio Comp 08 with Self Harm week biggie?

Congrats to the organiser/judges/entrants and of course the winner ... Butcher. Good going!

May-11-2007 01:43

Hearfelt Congrats,

I read the final four bios, and I did think Butcher's was the best, most intruiging one. So great job judges as well!

Thanks Lucian for all the hard work and fairplay.

Thanks Lady Ruby for the wonderful prize. It is a great thing too that an unsubscribed player got it.

*nods politely*

Violet Parr