Cross-posted from here. Please post all entries there so they count!
Are you a seasoned template maker, or a hobbyist just getting into the craft? The Template Jam is giving the entire RPR community the chance to show off their CSS skills with a fall contest. Step on up and show us what you're made of for a chance at some great prizes!
The theme is Halloween.
Are you a seasoned template maker, or a hobbyist just getting into the craft? The Template Jam is giving the entire RPR community the chance to show off their CSS skills with a fall contest. Step on up and show us what you're made of for a chance at some great prizes!
The theme is Halloween.
Guideline For Entries:
- One entry per person.
- Entries must be made free to all Epic Users on completion, and by entering, you promise to keep it free to use regardless of your placement in the judging. (Make sure they have a SFW title as well.)
- Post your entries to the original contest thread on The Template Jam forums. Entries not submitted in this thread will not be valid.
- You must have a sample profile that shows off the features of the template that judges can test it with. Include BBCode formatting examples for Bold, Italic, Underline, Links, and Strike, Quote, Collapse, List, and all widgets. You must also show a drop-down menu example for page tabs. Link to this with your entry. It must be available to view until November 1st.
- Your template must contain a footer which clearly reads: This template was brought to you by The Template Jam.
- All entries must be submitted by October 25th, and winners will be announced on October 31st.
- By entering, you agree to allow The Template Jam to display and promote your work on our Free Templates page with credit.
Entries will be judged based on:
- Relevance to theme
- Originality of design
- Widget & BBCode customization
- Accessibility (Pertaining to font choices & size, colors, contrast, menu positions, etc.)
- Cross-compatibility for multiple browsers
- Mobile compatibility
Example Entry wrote:
Prizes
Winners will receive a mass PM with a list of prizes, and they may select from the pool in the order of their placement.
- Hourglass of Epicness
- Greater Wand of Epicness
- Wand of Epicness
- Oil of Epicness
- Greater Rune of Epicness
- Enchanted Silk Cloak
- Page Torn From A Magic Book
- Dragon's Tooth
Some helpful links
- Learn CSS (RPR's basic how-to guide on template-making)
- The CSS Bible (A wonderful compilation of free resources by Fiebs)
- Google Fonts (Allows you to preview how a font will look paired with others)
- Obsidian Dawn (Free stock resources)
- Adobe Stock (Free trial gives you 10 licenses for high quality art assets)
Oh. Mama like. 8)
Are you planning on entering? 
I'll enter 😄
Yay!
Can a non-coding caveman like myself offer up a Dragon's Tooth to sweeten the pot?
I'd certainly welcome the extra prizes! If we get less people than prizes, we will save them for future challenge contests. (We want to do some BBCode jams as well!)
I'm probably going to enter 8) This sounds like a nice deal.
Yaaaaas! My ultimate goals are to give people a design challenge and to get more nice free resources out there for the community, so I do hope more and more people enter.
Dog wrote:
10/10 i can retire
WELP it's gonna be tough to compete with a layout like that.
Hgghn. Just finished my entry.
Everyone should sneak to the group though, and see what has been entered so far!
Everyone should sneak to the group though, and see what has been entered so far!
We have two entries so far, so I'm really looking forward to seeing the others! The ones entered already are pretty darn neat. 
Bumping this!
We're still actively seeking entries, and there's tons of time to get involved. My goal is to try and make sure that everyone who enters gets something for their efforts! JayBird kindly donated to our prize pool! c:
There is another entry, and still plenty of time to get your spoopy entry in!
I may or may not be attempting one thanks to the emotional blackmail of a certain someone.
I, for one, have no idea to whom you are referring.
Auberon wrote:
I, for one, have no idea to whom you are referring.
Lies and slander. xD
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