User:Dexla

A collection of my most often used event running "disclaimers"

Writing events:
 * Do not edit your entry post after the deadline; before that, edits are fine.
 * XXXX words or less, in English. While this event is open to Opal and Jade, judging can only be done in English.
 * The word limit of XXXX words will be enforced using [url=http://www.wordcounttool.com/]this [/url] or [url=http://www.wordcalc.com/]this [/url]  word counter. Your pirate information, title of the story (if you have one) and prize information will not be included in the word limit.
 * If you plan on writing your story in another program, and copying and pasting it into the entry thread, it is often recommended that one use a plain text editor like Notepad to avoid the boxes and question marks that replace smart quotes. While some web browsers show smart quotes, it's a great idea to ask a hearty to look over your entry.

Art/Craft Events:
 * Image Size: XX(600) x XX(600) pixels max. Your image should be in .jpg or .png file format. Additional photos may be included as links.
 * Your entry will need to be uploaded to a photo hosting site of your choice - such as Photobucket or Imageshack. http://yppedia.puzzlepirates.com/Howto:Post_an_Image
 * Include a card with your pirate name and year in all of your photos! Photoshopping your name after wards, is not acceptable and will be considered an invalid entry

General:
 * Deadline: 
 * Post your entry in the 
 * General forum rules always apply. Language and subject matter should be suitable for forums.
 * One entry per person.
 * In your post, include your pirate name and ocean, and a list of the prizes in order of preference, if different than the default order listed.
 * Entries must be posted in the above Entry Thread to be considered valid. Submissions via PM, email, or posted anyplace else will not be considered in the judging process.

Winning/Prizes:
 * Winners will be notified in this thread. Prizes will be delivered to you by the Ocean Masters, and you do not need to be logged into game to receive them.
 * Ship deeds may need to be swapped to an alt, and back to your main, to appear properly at the dock.
 * Translations will be provided by the appropriate ocean's OM upon delivery
 * No all-black, all-white, SMH, or Limited edition colors

Special issues that might pop up:
 * Animation of art work
 * Use of in-game or "found" art
 * Poetry vs Story
 * Fantastic tool for art events: http://www.tineye.com/

Handkerchiefs: The stripe is the first color, the larger base area is the 2nd color.

Parrots: Head color first, torso 2nd

Ribbons: ribbon color first, then bar pin at top

Medals: center color first/outer color 2nd

I get sick of looking for these links: http://yppedia.puzzlepirates.com/Speed_meter http://forums.puzzlepirates.com/community/mvnforum/viewthread?p=1305239#1305239