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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 Operation Audacious Phoenix.

PLEASE NOTE: Although the contest is being hosted by a site moderator, this is in no way an official contest. Please do not ask Kim or other mods questions about it -- direct them to me!

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 September 25, 2019.
  • 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 September 19, 2019, and winners will be announced on September 24, 2019.
  • 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:

Creator: Auberon
Template Title: Crystal Cluster
http://www.rprepository.com/c/templates

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. Prizes will be added if more people enter than the current pool can cover. If you'd like to donate a prize, please PM Auberon.
  • Ice Cream Sundae
  • Phoenix
  • Bacon
  • Strawberry Lemonade Cupcake
  • Rich Cupcake
  • Cup of Tea
  • Raspberry Jam Cookies
  • Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Cinnamon Sticks
  • Wand of Epicness
  • Oil of Epicness
  • Dragon's Tooth
  • Enchanted Silk Cloak

Some helpful links
  • Learn CSS (RPR's basic how-to guide on template-making)
  • Pexels (Free stock images)
  • 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)
Due to a general lack of interest, the contest has been cancelled. I will still be doing my own Audacious template, however, and I encourage others to show their support for Operation Audacious Phoenix as well!

Moderators: Green Auberon