SPOOKTACULAR CONTEST FAQ

[indigo_league]

What’s that sound? Why, it’s time for another contest! A Halloween party is no fun without a few tricks or treats abound. Grab your jack ‘o lanterns and Halloween costumes, because it’s time to show your stuff!


So…the theme for this contest is Halloween, right?

That is correct! Riegfried and Soy want you (yes, you) to put on the spookiest, scariest Halloween performance! You and your Pokémon will be given all manner of costumes and props to figure out what kind of scene you want to play out that’ll get people into the Halloween spirit. Wanna play out a scene with a Ghost Pokémon being exorcized from a home? Perhaps you’d like to recount the tale of a lost child being led home by his Pokémon companion on Halloween night. Will you show off a spooky, scary trick, or will you give us a treat? The world is your oyster!

As a note, your entry must be strictly PG-13, which means nothing overly graphic or gorey. Remember, there are kids at home watching! We wanna give ‘em a good scare, not traumatize them for life. You can use fake blood and severed (prop) limbs, so long as it’s not too realistic and the tone is appropriate. More Goosebumps or Beetlejuice, less Evil Dead or Texas Chainsaw Massacre. When in doubt, you can ask us if certain elements are okay to use in your submission.

In addition to this, of course…there’s a twist!

Gasp! What’s the twist?

You’ll have to construct your Halloween scene without any Dark or Ghost type moves. We want other Pokémon and move types to show the world just how spooky and scary they can be, too. Get creative--the only thing stopping you is your imagination!

How many Pokémon can we use in our entry?

There will be a maximum of two pokemon, however we ask that only one pokemon take the leading role -- that is to say, only this pokemon will be allowed to use moves on stage. The other pokemon may assist in other ways that don't involve using moves, but should be the supporting actor, so to speak.

Where will this contest be held?

Riegfried and Soy will be hosting this contest at the old creepy abandoned castle off the coast of Cerulean Cape–you know, the one where some weirdos with strange hair previously held prom in 2020. Adds to the ambience, you know, as part of their elaborate Halloween party plans. Even if your character isn’t entering the contest, there will be plenty of fun activities and opportunities to mingle with your fellow trainers!

What will the timeline be for this contest?

Good question!

ICly, the contest is taking place on Monday, October 31st.

OOCly, we will put up the IC log/submission post on Friday, October 28th, with the deadline for entries being Friday, November 4th at 11:59 PM EST

On Saturday, November 5th, we will put up a voting post, which will remain open until Friday, November 11th.

On Saturday, November 12th, results will be posted. This should hopefully give everybody a chance to participate in the contest!

Are there going to be prizes? What can we win?

Prizes will be revealed when results come in, but rest assured that your characters can indeed win something.

How do contests work in VR?

Unlike the games, where there are various categories to participate in, in VR, contests work by trying to match the provided theme (in this case Halloween) as best as possible.

Once all submissions have been gathered, we will set up a poll, and all players can vote for who they feel is the best in show. Voting will be done similar to Eurovision, in which you can give 12 points to your favorite entry, then 10 points to your second favorite, 9 points to third place, etc etc all the way down to 1 point. Points will be tallied and the person with the highest score wins.

In addition, there will be one secret voting category (which will not be revealed until voting commences). Obviously, the parameters for this category are going to be secret, but it could be something like asking you to choose the most humorous entry or the best use of music.

If it still isn’t clear yet, we encourage you to take a look at our contest tag and check out some of our previous contests.

I have other questions!

Please ask them down below and we’ll respond ASAP.

Comments

[heartofalioness]

Would it be possible for two coordinators to enter as a double act? (One Pokemon each, still only one Pokemon using moves, whatever other restrictions you think would be fair, etc.?)

[indigo_league]

Unfortunately, this would not be possible for this contest. However, in the future, we might have a contest that'll feature two characters performing together with their respective Pokémon.

[heartofalioness]

Ah, that should work nicely. Thank you, mods!

[lightningbearer]

Is this basically JUST a contest event, or is there incentive for characters with no (or negative) incentive to go to a contest? The IC post makes it sound like it's an event that the contest is a part of, but I don't see anything here about that?

[indigo_league]

Our apologies if it's not clear! There will also be a Halloween party in addition the contest, with activities for those who aren't participating. You know, stuff like bobbing for Applins, an informal costume catwalk, haunted houses, exploring the castle for Pokémon, and more!

[lightningbearer]

OH GOOD you pretty much can't get Geddoe near a stage if you pay so I wanted to make sure! XD

[seacub]

Silly travel question, because victory road LONG-

So the cave part takes the END part of Victory Road which, oof, rough, because assuming Emporio gets his last backdated badge through, he's.................just outside it when he gets his invite. Hm.

Can Corviknight Taxi get him to and from that location so he can go back to horrible cave November in that scenario or does he have to miss Halloween in the event that the last badge he needs on backdate was a success?

[indigo_league]

Yes, the Corviknight taxi will be able to get him and return him to the same spot! They'll be determined to do so, no matter what. Just, uh, don't worry about it. They're big boys.

[seacub]

THANK YOU CORVIKNIGHT TAXI YOURE A REAL ONE hes gonna give such glowing reviews,

[desirestruth]

I AM EXCITED THANK U MODS

[seacub]

I GOT A QUESTION FOR THE CONTEST NOW on the wrong account dw abt it

Can the pokemon using moves be the 'supporting actor'?

Which is to say, Carly feels her FaintingGoat of a Sylvally has like. A solid natural talent for the lead in a kids spooktacular here

Lookit 'm

Perfect collapse

Just fell right over...

[indigo_league]

Yes! This would be fine.

[seacub]

EXCELLENT listen logging between accounts on mobile is hard ok EXCELLENT THANK YOU

[orangesmith]

Can the supporting Pokemon use an ability? It's technically not a move, but I want to be sure.

ETA: Also, the post says Dark type moves aren't allowed, but are Dark type Pokemon allowed as long as they don't use any Dark moves? For example, could Narancia bring his Houndoom as long as no Dark moves are used?

[indigo_league]

Sure! Abilities can be used, if you want. Dark type pokemon are allowed, so long as they don't use dark type moves.

[orangesmith]

Thank you!

[nevercaught]

Well there be treasure hunting inside the spooky castle like there was for prom when it was there?

Will visitors be able to stay overnight if festivities go late?

[indigo_league]

The treasure hunt in the spooky castle will take on a bit of a different form this year! Instead of hunting for treasure, it'll be trick or treat themed. More details will be included later in the post!

Also, yes, visitors will be allowed to stay overnight. Arrangements will be made to get them home the following morning.

[crystalmaster]

Are they supposed to recreate something already existing, make up their own story, or a combination (something existing with a new ending)? Or any of the above?

[indigo_league]

Any of the above! Whatever floats your boat!

[looneylovegood]

So, I see that Dark type 'mons are allowed as long as they don't use Dark moves. Does that also apply to Ghost type 'mons?

[indigo_league]

Yup! That's right.

[crystalmaster]

If a performance were to end with Pay Day as a treat for the audience, would that move be allowed in that way?

[indigo_league]

It's certainly allowed!

[phoenixwiz]

As for catching wild Pokémon in the Halloween Event, can we get catch whatever Pokémon we like as long as it is not the very exact Pokémon they encounter in the Trick or Treat RNG even if they share the same species?

[indigo_league]

Of course! This is totally fine.

[neverbreaks]

For the contest performance, are premade set pieces allowed for use? Or something onstage, like a trapdoor?

Also, how much are the trainers allowed to participate? Are they allowed to be involved with the two Pokemon as a character in the story?

[indigo_league]

Yes, there can be premade set pieces for your characters to use and a trap door--the only thing limiting you is your imagination! The trainer can be as involved as they want, just remember the Pokémon are supposed to be the stars of the show.

[logical_lioness]

So Hermione stumbled across a bunch of Sinistea and a Polteageist as part of her trick or treat. Is it okay for one of the smaller, younger Sinistea to follow her around for part of the night, and then after it all ends, decide it wants to go with her?

[indigo_league]

Yes, of course! Sorry we didn't see this earlier.