One of the things that makes the RPR great is the amazing variety of characters and games that are represented here. By now, the "genre jumble" group on the homepage is quite familiar:
2016's genre mascots
2015's genre mascots
2014's genre mascots
But did you know that those characters were all drawn by members? Now it’s time again for a new group of characters to represent our diversity and creativity!
To enter:
Pick one (or more) of the following genres and draw an original character that you think embodies the spirit of that genre.
Rules:
Prizes:
The winning genre mascots will be combined into their own genre jumble, and featured on the home page for a year.
EVERY person who contributes a character used in the final jumble will receive an Hourglass of Epicness (2 use item, 6 month of Epic Membership Status per use).
The following prizes will also be raffled off between the winners:
Deadline:
June 11th.
2016's genre mascots
2015's genre mascots
2014's genre mascots
See more genre jumbles here!
2013's genre mascots
2012's genre mascots
2011’s genre mascots
2013's genre mascots
2012's genre mascots
2011’s genre mascots
But did you know that those characters were all drawn by members? Now it’s time again for a new group of characters to represent our diversity and creativity!
To enter:
Pick one (or more) of the following genres and draw an original character that you think embodies the spirit of that genre.
- Fantasy
- Sci-fi
- Steampunk
- Mutants
- Anthro/Furre
- Cyberpunk
- Superheroes
- Fae
- Creatures: Wolves, Dragons, etc...
- Suggest a new one!
Rules:
- Must be your own creation.
- Cannot be a previously made character. The genre mascot must be your original creation made for this contest.
- You must agree that if chosen, your drawing becomes property of the RPR, to be used on the RP Repository website and on promotional material for the RPR. That means your genre mascot could have the chance to represent us far and wide, on and off the homepage!
- Large/high resolution images are encouraged, preferably 300 dpi if possible.
- Genre mascots should be presented on a transparent background.
- All genre mascots must be appropriate for a PG-13 type audience.
- You may enter more than one image into the genre jumble, and more than one image can be selected to win -- BUT you will only ever have one entry into the winners' raffle.
- Preference is given toward digital art. Please, no photomanipulations.
- Absolutely no tracing.
- Be cautious if submitting a character that is carrying a banner, such as the Geisha in the 2013 jumble -- be aware that this limits how many positions the character can occupy in the final image, and may mean that it is harder to fit and will have to be cut.
- The entries will be judged based on how well they appeal to their particular genre, creativity, effort, and skill to select a pool of finalists.
- As many winners as possible will be selected from the pool of finalists based on 1) Space availability in the final image and 2) an attempt to represent as many genres (and other forms of diversity!) as possible.
- Number of winners is determined by how many mascots fit in the final image comfortably. This is typically 7 to 10.
Want to enter a collaboration? Please check here for the rules regarding that
I allow two person collaborations if they get pre-approval BEFORE entering.
To get approval, the team needs to do the following things:
To get approval, the team needs to do the following things:
- Declare their intent to collaborate by PMing me, with both of the collaborants included on the conversation recipient list. This means both team members need to be members of the RPR.
- Explain who is doing what in this collaboration. ("Person A is sketching, person B will color.")
- Submit a WRITTEN PLAN for how prizes should be distributed and exactly what they plan to do with them, should they win any. This needs to include details for both the Hourglass of Epicness that all winning entries earn, and other possibilities that could be won in the raffle. For example, you might write...
"If we win, we would want the hourglass sent to Person A. Person A will use it once, then send the remaining use to Person B. Any further digital prizes should be sent to Person B if we get any. If we win a physical prize like a tote bag, Person B cedes any claim to those, they should be sent to Person A at 12345 SW Main st..."
Another example:
"We plan to use the Hourglass of Epicness on our Group, Group Y. Neither Person A or Person B will use any part of the Hourglass. Send it directly to Group Y. Any other prizes we might win will be raffled off to our group members, so they can also go to our group treasury. We wish to decline any physical prizes." - Wait to receive a reply approving their plan before going forward with the collaboration.
Prizes:
The winning genre mascots will be combined into their own genre jumble, and featured on the home page for a year.
EVERY person who contributes a character used in the final jumble will receive an Hourglass of Epicness (2 use item, 6 month of Epic Membership Status per use).
The following prizes will also be raffled off between the winners:
- A real life RPR tote bag full of toys and treats
- A real life RPR tote bag full of toys and treats
- A real life RPR tote bag full of toys and treats
- A real life RPR tote bag full of toys and treats
- A real life RPR T-shirt
- Wand of Epicness
- Dragon's tooth
- Bunch of red and yellow roses
Deadline:
June 11th.
Question do we just post the submissions here? Or where should they be posted?
Edit also is it okay if we post the lower res as a preview and have a link to where you can get the high res from?
Edit also is it okay if we post the lower res as a preview and have a link to where you can get the high res from?
Pippasaurs wrote:
Question do we just post the submissions here? Or where should they be posted?
Oh noo, the timing is so rough this year ;_; I have a bunch of outstanding commissions AND a show for the next five weekends. But I WILL TRIUMPH! Maybe.
University entry exams on the 12th 
Yay~~~~
That said, I'm not sure if I can manage to push something out for the sake of the contest, but you know I'd love to~ Either way, this is my faev part of the whole Epic Week, meaning thtat I'll enjoy it regardless
Yay~~~~That said, I'm not sure if I can manage to push something out for the sake of the contest, but you know I'd love to~ Either way, this is my faev part of the whole Epic Week, meaning thtat I'll enjoy it regardless
Oh Gaia~! And I have the time and the resources to actually do this! You can count me in! ...Maybe, depending on how bad my own schedule gets.
Iiit's unicorn time again, yay! Better start scheming~
One of my fave parts of Epic Week! 
I might join. Maybe. Maybe not. We'll see. 
I might join. Maybe. Maybe not. We'll see.
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I decided to fill the Ugly Character Quota.
Here's this Giant Cave Salamander dude. I dunno if he'd qualify for Fantasy, Sci-fi, or just Anthro/furre, but-- here he is.
I decided to fill the Ugly Character Quota.
Here's this Giant Cave Salamander dude. I dunno if he'd qualify for Fantasy, Sci-fi, or just Anthro/furre, but-- here he is.
Alright here we go
That is my entry
Here is just a link to the picture aswell right here
I had decided to do a fantasy like character, he is half deer half human. I hope I will win but if not this was still fun for me to draw good luck to everyone else!
That is my entry
Here is just a link to the picture aswell right here
I had decided to do a fantasy like character, he is half deer half human. I hope I will win but if not this was still fun for me to draw
good luck to everyone else!
Megluvsart wrote:
Alright here we go
That is my entire
Here is just a link to the picture aswell right here
I had decided to do a fantasy like character, he is half deer half human. I hope I will win but if not this was still fun for me to draw good luck to everyone else!
That is my entire
Here is just a link to the picture aswell right here
I had decided to do a fantasy like character, he is half deer half human. I hope I will win but if not this was still fun for me to draw
good luck to everyone else!Atta Girl!!! I'm so proud of you hun!!!!
Man... I dunno if I can come up with something like the dandy fork this year. 
Novalyyn wrote:
Man... I dunno if I can come up with something like the dandy fork this year.
Dandy spoon. In a fancy ballgown. Then next year do their dandy spork child.
Heimdall wrote:
Novalyyn wrote:
Man... I dunno if I can come up with something like the dandy fork this year.
Dandy spoon. In a fancy ballgown. Then next year do their dandy spork child.
Although I am half tempted to try making some chopstick twins, now... But I'm not sure how well it'd work out.
yamashta wrote:
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I decided to fill the Ugly Character Quota.
Here's this Giant Cave Salamander dude. I dunno if he'd qualify for Fantasy, Sci-fi, or just Anthro/furre, but-- here he is.
I decided to fill the Ugly Character Quota.
Here's this Giant Cave Salamander dude. I dunno if he'd qualify for Fantasy, Sci-fi, or just Anthro/furre, but-- here he is.
Damn. That looks awesome!
Megluvsart wrote:
Alright here we go
That is my entire
Here is just a link to the picture aswell right here
I had decided to do a fantasy like character, he is half deer half human. I hope I will win but if not this was still fun for me to draw good luck to everyone else!
That is my entire
Here is just a link to the picture aswell right here
I had decided to do a fantasy like character, he is half deer half human. I hope I will win but if not this was still fun for me to draw
good luck to everyone else!Yeeyyy!!
Wow, strong start on day 1!
*rubs hands together*
Oh my gosh I've never done something like this before, but I may as well give it a shot!
I may give this a shot. I am still pretty new to the digital works, but I'm not too bad.
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