(Cross posting here because I know there's some great template makers in the community, feel free to delete if it violates group guidelines!)
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 Winter's Chill.
The theme is Winter's Chill.
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 11th, and winners will be announced on October 15th.
- 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
- Dragon's Tooth
- Enchanted Silk Cloak
- Walrus
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)
