Post by Christina on May 20, 2024 4:15:50 GMT
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Magnolia County Stallion Showcase
The show grounds should appear standard and simple. The venue hosts a covered awning for judges, scattered picnic tables, and a small concessions stand is available for visitors. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own chairs, as bleacher seating is limited. Bathrooms are barely one step up from a Port-o-Potty, but, hay, entry is free for spectators!
Unfortunately, this is such a low key event that the local news deemed it unworthy of their time, but, not to worry! Your road to fame doesn't end here. An equestrian blogger named Alex* has come to the grounds to get pictures of the event for their notable online following. With any luck, they might feature you and your stallion on the homepage of their website or social media!
*You have full creative rights to determine who Alex is! They can play a role in your entry, but who they are and whether they show up in your event experience is totally up to you.
EVENT PARAMETERS:
ESRPG (OPTIONAL)
After your entry is submitted, you may collect:
WEATHER
The weather is expected to be sunny, but fairly windy! The grounds crew is prepared to pick up lost hats after the show's closing. Please call the show office for any lost items.
ENTRANTS
This show is open to stallions, ages 4+, only.
SHOW RUNNER
Aurelia Rivera
ENTRY FEE
$75 (if you play with cash)
PHOTO REQUIREMENTS
WRITTEN REQUIREMENTS
However! Our judges–a group which includes your fellow community members–are perfectly capable of scoring entries based on the following criteria:
This event will be judged both by community vote and by the show runner after the show is closed. A poll will be set up for the community and entrants to vote on their favorite stallions that were presented during this show, as outlined below:
CLASS PLACINGS & WINNERS
BEST OVERALL
BREEDER'S SELECT AWARD
PARTICIPATION PRIZE
BREED CATEGORIES
Classes will be grouped under the following breed categories:
CLASSES
IF ENTERING EDITED CLASSES
For fairness and accurate representation of your stallion, please make sure the majority of your entry still looks like it's from The Sims and not fully taken or replicated from a real-life photo or digital art.
Conformation Class 101-BG
Conformation Class 101-E
Magnolia County Stallion Showcase
LOCAL SHOW - ALL BREEDS - ENDS JUNE 30 11:59pm EST
Location & Show Setup
This is a Local event, meaning it's hosted at a simple venue in a town or small city near you! You'll not be traveling more than a few hours outside of town, so the season and location should still be representative of your own stable's home world. The show grounds should appear standard and simple. The venue hosts a covered awning for judges, scattered picnic tables, and a small concessions stand is available for visitors. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own chairs, as bleacher seating is limited. Bathrooms are barely one step up from a Port-o-Potty, but, hay, entry is free for spectators!
Unfortunately, this is such a low key event that the local news deemed it unworthy of their time, but, not to worry! Your road to fame doesn't end here. An equestrian blogger named Alex* has come to the grounds to get pictures of the event for their notable online following. With any luck, they might feature you and your stallion on the homepage of their website or social media!
*You have full creative rights to determine who Alex is! They can play a role in your entry, but who they are and whether they show up in your event experience is totally up to you.
EVENT PARAMETERS:
- Open to TS3 and TS4. Max 3 entries per player per class.
- All breeds allowed (including invented and fantasy breeds). Categories listed below.
- You will not be penalized for unrealistic entries, but it may impact the judging and thus your placing in the show.
- Refusals, bad behavior, or injuries shown in your entry will not affect your ability to win the show overall.
- All cash play is optional! If you don't play with cash, you can ignore the fees and payouts.
- As this is a stallion show, handlers are encouraged to do their best to hang on tight to their cargo. We don't need any loose stallions running around causing problems!
ESRPG (OPTIONAL)
After your entry is submitted, you may collect:
- +2 SP (Skill Points) and +1 additional Skill Point per 1st place win
- +50 BP (Breeder Points)
- +100 XP (Experience Points) – Awarded to each horse and character who enter (Note: XP isn't activated on ES yet but will be at a later date)
WEATHER
The weather is expected to be sunny, but fairly windy! The grounds crew is prepared to pick up lost hats after the show's closing. Please call the show office for any lost items.
ENTRANTS
This show is open to stallions, ages 4+, only.
SHOW RUNNER
Aurelia Rivera
ENTRY FEE
$75 (if you play with cash)
Entry Requirements
EVENT PREREQUISITES- There are no prerequisites for this show!
PHOTO REQUIREMENTS
- One picture per entry (photo-in-photo is okay). This is a stallion showcase, so the stallion presented must be fully visible. However, all angles are permitted so feel free to get creative
- Sky's the limit! You may present your stallion in any way you feel inspired to do so. This can be through an IG story, from the POV of a character, on Alex's website, etc.
- Stallions should be presented either in an outdoor or covered arena with sand or grass footing.
- Handlers do not have to be visible in the photo, but it should be clear in the conformation classes that they have a handler.
- Photos must be taken during the day. The weather should feature clear or partly cloudy skies (no rain or dark overcast).
- Your location or backdrop should have the look and feel of a local, small-time venue. No super fancy or luxurious equestrian complexes. No huge grandstands (remember seating is limited!).
- Please maintain realism by using poses that accurately reflect your horse's experience level, age, and breed.
WRITTEN REQUIREMENTS
- You must include a minimum 2-sentence caption along with your photo. It *is* required and will be factored into your creativity score. This written portion may be included ON your photo, but it must also be typed out along with your submission here on the forum (for accessibility purposes).
- The written portion may be in your character's native language but must be translated for submission. You will not be scored based on your quality of English.
- You're encouraged to get in character here! Your caption can be dialogue or a short story, but try to go a little deeper than just describing what we're already seeing in the photo.
Turnout Guidelines
- Stallions must wear a bridle (with or without noseband) with a simple bit (O-ring, D-ring or Eggbutt) or a halter (leather preferred). Chains and other metal decorative accessories are allowed.
- Mane and tail may be left loose or braided as befitting their breed, but must be kept neat regardless of style.
- Handlers are required to wear the appropriate attire. As this is a Local show, casual dress outfits (jeans and a button-down shirt), riding outfit, or simple business attire are acceptable. No shorts, open-toe shoes, or heels. Gloves and helmets are not mandatory.
Judging & Prizes
To be absolutely clear: this is not a grading show. This show brings stallions in from all over the area, featuring (and celebrating!) breeds that originate from all over the world, and we simply don't have the budget to hire judges qualified to grade the quality of conformation for each one.However! Our judges–a group which includes your fellow community members–are perfectly capable of scoring entries based on the following criteria:
- Creativity and Originality – Does your entry stand out from the rest? Does it tell a story?
- Presence – Does your stallion turn heads in the crowd? Are they flashy and beautifully done-up?
- Atmosphere – Does the venue feel local? Was there effort put into the set/backdrop? Does it follow the above show location and setup guidelines?
- Turnout – Are the horse and handler correctly turned out based on the above guidelines?
- Overall Execution – If in the editing class, is the editing clean and polished? Are there any glaring flaws?
This event will be judged both by community vote and by the show runner after the show is closed. A poll will be set up for the community and entrants to vote on their favorite stallions that were presented during this show, as outlined below:
CLASS PLACINGS & WINNERS
- Determined by community vote
- 1st place winners will receive a unique achievement graphic to display inside of their Trophy Room.
BEST OVERALL
- Selected by the show runner
- This winner will receive a unique achievement graphic to boast inside of their Trophy Room and an in-game award ribbon.
BREEDER'S SELECT AWARD
- Entrants will get to vote exclusively on the winners (per breed category) of the Breeder's Select award. (Note: Entrants will not be able to vote for their own entry.)
- Winners of this award will receive an in-game check of $2,500 and an award plaque.
PARTICIPATION PRIZE
- Everyone who participates will receive an all new arena fence with vinyl advertising banners, shown below!
Breed Groups & Class Divisions
All stallions presented must be 4 years of age or older. No geldings permitted.BREED CATEGORIES
Classes will be grouped under the following breed categories:
- Warmbloods
- Coldbloods
- Hotbloods
- Stocks
- Gaited
- Ponies
- Exotics
- Fantasy/Invented
CLASSES
IF ENTERING EDITED CLASSES
For fairness and accurate representation of your stallion, please make sure the majority of your entry still looks like it's from The Sims and not fully taken or replicated from a real-life photo or digital art.
Conformation Class 101-BG
- Stallion must be shown at the halt.
- Minor edits permitted: Reshade/Gshade, DOF, lighting tweaks, patching of holes and clipping; NO PAINTING other than reins, manes, tails, eyes, and patching or polishing blemishes.
Conformation Class 101-E
- Stallion must be shown at the halt.
- Additional edits permitted: All editing allowed, including painting, but please no extreme paint-overs. Your entry should still be recognizable as taken from The Sims.
Movement Class 201-BG
Movement Class 201-E
REGISTER HERE »
ENTRY FORM
- Stallion must be shown in hand or liberty at the trot or liberty at the canter.
- Minor edits permitted: Reshade/Gshade, DOF, lighting tweaks, patching of holes and clipping; NO PAINTING other than reins, manes, tails, eyes, and patching or polishing blemishes.
Movement Class 201-E
- Stallion must be shown in hand or liberty at the trot or liberty at the canter.
- Additional edits permitted: All editing allowed, including painting, but please no extreme paint-overs. Your entry should still be recognizable as taken from The Sims.
Entry Card
All entrants must register below and use the supplied entry form to submit their entry here on the forum. REGISTER HERE »
ENTRY FORM
[b]Stallion's Name: [/b]Show Name
[b]Stallion's Age: [/b]Age
[b]Breed:[/b] Horse Breed
[b]Location: [/b]City, Country, or World
[b]Stable Represented: [/b] Stable Name
[b]Breed Category: [/b]See category list in show notes
[b]Class: [/b] See classes list in show notes
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