Discussion in   Events   started     10 years ago   June 30, 2014, 02:49:06 AM   by   Expo

July House Decorating Contests

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Topic :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  June 30, 2014, 02:49:06 AM

July is House Decorating Appreciation Month on UOEvo (since when? who knows... just roll with it)! One of the greatest features of UO has always been home decoration and since June was the month of BOOM, I decided on making July the month of ROOM! Let's get designing!

All participants in these events will receive a special prize! Players may enter into as many categories as they wish. Entries will be put into one of four categories based on their size (and the Staff's discretion). Each category will have only one Grand Prize Winner!

How do I enter?

  • Post here on the forums with your in-game character name and coordinates to your entry (you can use a Sextant to find those)
  • Send me a mail in game by typing [pm Expo I want to enter my house. These are the coordinates
What are the categories?
  • Small - 7x7 to 14x14
  • Medium - 14x15 - 17x17
  • Large - 18x18
  • Extra Large - Anything larger than an 18x18 including ALL merged houses
What are the themes?
  • July 1-17: Dungeons! This is a place that is separated from the civilized world and within some deep, dangerous area. Blood, body parts, puzzles, mazes, treasures, etc... let your darkness drive you!
  • July 18-31: Town Shop/Gathering Area! All professions need a base of operations and this is your chance to showcase that area! Even if it's not a shop, maybe it's a place where folks gather to communicate, spectate, or just relax.
When will homes be judged?
  • Thursday, July 17
  • Thursday, July 31
Gates to all House Decorating Appreciation Month participants will be available at Club Karma (check your local Moongate -> Custom Areas).

Thanks for you interest and I hope to see some really interesting designs. Remember, it doesn't always have to be outlandish or overly done to present a theme. Just focus key areas and you'll be golden! Good luck!

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#1 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  July 06, 2014, 05:04:39 AM

In-game character name: Tiea
Coordinates to my entry: 5 5N, 54 8W  *I think this is correct*

*edit: Some houses will be in Fel and open to the public. What rules for these houses and PvP will be set during the duration of this event? Do the entries have to be open to the public?*

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#2 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  July 06, 2014, 11:40:26 PM

In game name(s) Draconis/Xena Blood


X, Y 4191, 689


 (Draconis doesn't have a forum account so he asked that I submit him... same house)


Lady Soaryn, Sparkliest of all

TOP4EVO

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#3 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  July 14, 2014, 07:20:32 PM

In game character:  Genesis

Location:  87  0'N,  25  52'E 




**these dungeons may look pretty cool without night sight... just sayin   ;)

Thunder
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#4 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  July 16, 2014, 06:15:38 AM

Could people Post there Facets Please.

Genesis
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#5 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  July 16, 2014, 08:33:25 AM

I'm in Tram as I'm too chicken to go to Fel. :)

Tiea
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#6 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  July 16, 2014, 06:22:17 PM

Fel but you cannot get to it unless someone who has a rune opens a gate for you but it is set to public.

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#7 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  July 16, 2014, 06:26:55 PM

My Entry is located in Malas 27o 14 ' N 4o 21' W;  My execution did not match my vision,  I should have started earlier.

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#8 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  July 17, 2014, 06:55:28 PM

Thanks to all the entries of this round. I've got you marked and will be going around today and should have winners posted tonight or tomorrow. If you're going to enter the next round, you can go ahead and redo your house now.

Good luck! There are some really cool houses out there.

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#9 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  July 18, 2014, 09:02:19 AM

Still no gates at club karma !

Expo
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#10 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  July 18, 2014, 02:26:10 PM

I was going to do that but didn't have enough time to arrange everything. Also some people's houses are in Felucca and I didn't specify no PvP rules and whatnot.

Thorgal Pain
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#11 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  July 19, 2014, 08:02:40 AM

I still would love to see these houses, even if in Fel.

Genesis
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#12 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  July 22, 2014, 08:40:01 AM

Did we ever hear the winners from the 17th judging? 

Tiea
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#13 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  July 22, 2014, 10:04:13 AM

I've not seen a post on it yet.

Expo
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#14 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  July 22, 2014, 02:56:51 PM

They were all judged on the 17th but I haven't posted yet or given out prizes. I'll do this tomorrow (7/23). I've been quite busy lately and no time to sit at my computer for too long. Apologies for the hold up.

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#15 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  July 22, 2014, 04:11:13 PM

I can't wait to see pictures of the entries since I had to leave for my mini vacation and wasn't able to go see them.   ;)

Thorgal Pain
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#16 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  July 22, 2014, 05:27:37 PM

No one saw them, im still waiting for a gate or something

Genesis
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#17 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  July 22, 2014, 07:24:03 PM

Can't wait to see them too :)

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#18 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  July 23, 2014, 02:01:47 AM

Entering for Xeri in case she doesn't get her forum account set up.
97 54'N, 30 22'W in Malas

Expo
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#19 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  July 24, 2014, 09:43:59 AM

Small - Thunder with his irradiated Orc Fort
I can't find the picture I had taken which makes me sad but I will do my best in describing it. It was right behind Orc Fort 5 in Malas and seemed almost a part of it. Why do the orcs of this area have a strange hue? It seems Orc Shamans were testing out some new spells or techniques and accidentally let loose a radiation that began to seep into their lab. This kept spreading and eventually covered everything, including the Orcs.

Well done Thunder for using the environment around the home and coming up with a solid idea.

Medium - No entry
Large - No entry

Extra Large - Tiea with the Queen of Shame mountain fortress

This one looked great because it seems like the lair of a truly evil, wicked being. Oh wait Tiea made this? That makes sense..... lol jk

Special Mention to Draconis for his Tokuno style dungeon, very nice roofing and fortress features! I have the prizes made and will distribute them personally. Thanks for the entries!

The next theme up is Town Shop/Gathering Area!

Tiea
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#20 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  July 24, 2014, 04:48:33 PM

Was really fun deco'n the Queen of Shame Manor. Special thanks to Zoe for putting up with my nudge this and dye that and the oh I don't like it there, can it be moved one to the west and so on. She must really have a lot of patience, maybe that's why Dante always told me "Zoe will be with you shortly". hmmmmmmm  :P

Expo, I have a room Just.....for....you.....  ;)

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#21 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  July 24, 2014, 07:18:41 PM

Expo, I have a room Just.....for....you.....  ;)
I am intrigued but also a tad scared now.... lol

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#22 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  July 27, 2014, 07:17:50 AM

Fredrica  APOC Shop & Game Room  98.52 N 19. 37   Luna APOC  Shop
 

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#23 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  July 29, 2014, 11:33:27 AM

I'd like to enter my house in this...It's in malas at 83' 29n by 0' 42w...It's an 18x18...Good luck everyone!!!

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#24 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  July 30, 2014, 12:13:34 PM

95°42'N 63°42'N    My house is a triple plot but did not have enough free time to do all of it. only entering the westernmost plot as it is the only section i had time to finish. good luck to everyone!

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#25 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  July 30, 2014, 08:02:05 PM

168*13S, 20*40'E Entering Crysta's Humble Abode

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#26 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  July 30, 2014, 10:00:23 PM


Expo:  Want to submit my House.


The Umbra Apothecary, Located outside Umbra 16 o 20’ N, 55o 7’ e.


It is a small house open to the public.  Do be careful some of my neighbors are hostile.

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#27 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  July 31, 2014, 02:27:28 AM

Thanks to everyone that entered the contest! I have checked all the places and will announce the winners here on the forums between August 1st. Prizes for this AND the previous theme will go out at the same time to all participants and winners!

Thanks for all the great entries!

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#28 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  August 02, 2014, 12:17:44 AM

And the winners of the Town Shop/Gathering Area are......


Small - 7x7 to 14x14
Thunder's Umbra Apothecary



Again, using the terrain around him, Thunder created another great themed home. This time he took the Umbra graveyard area and made it into an Apothecary where you can find a cure for what ails ye.

Medium - 14x15 - 17x17
No entry

Large - 18x18
Silvermane's Philosopher's Stone



The roof is really what made this place great. The attention to detail of WHERE would these herbs come from and how they were tended. Great stuff!

Extra Large - 18x18+
Fredrica's Luna APOC Shop

It has many great reasons to visit, everything you would want for "the shop in Luna".

Thanks to everyone the participated in the July House Deco contest. Prizes will be given out to the winners and all participants. I'll have another contest coming up soon enough with new themes and prizes!

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#29 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  August 04, 2014, 06:37:30 PM

Awards went to participants too?

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#30 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  August 05, 2014, 01:15:50 AM

There will be. I've been out of town recently but will hand them all out personally soon =)

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#31 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  August 05, 2014, 09:05:21 AM

Ah gotcha - sorry about that... just figured I missed something.  :) 

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#32 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  August 05, 2014, 04:16:36 PM

They better be good prizes the wait is killing ME!

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#33 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  August 08, 2014, 09:01:03 AM

8 days now Expo u going to take care of this I hate to complain ????

Expo
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#34 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  August 08, 2014, 11:06:31 PM

Prizes have begun to be distributed. I tried to get to everyone personally but some were afk but still received prizes. Here's a list of who I've encountered so far. Thanks again to everyone that participated!

Dungeon Theme
Winners

Thunder, Tiea

Participants
Draconis, Genesis, Xeri

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Town Shop Theme
Winners
Thunder, Fredrica, Silvermane

Participants
Cal-El, Crysta, Jessianna

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#35 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  August 09, 2014, 12:14:30 PM

Still waiting for mine.. 

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#36 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  August 09, 2014, 05:25:22 PM

Not many events I truly enjoy due to me not liking to pvp but this one was one of the most AWESOMESTEST!!! Oh, how I do love me some deco. *drools a bit* AND to get deco from an event is even awesomererer! Especially when it's got MY name on it! teehee



The King of the Tyrant Elementals himself climbing on top of my Shame Manor trying to claim it as it's home! Oh how Expo just knew, he could feel the evil presence trying to come forth and with his mighty powers, captured all within a prism like force never to be released. It will definitely be safe where we placed it. He even put it in a present box as a surprise for me!!!!!


Thank you Expo, was a lot of fun trying to finish the house by the due date. Two weeks is not a long time! lol

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#37 Re :   July House Decorating Contests
10 years ago  August 11, 2014, 03:58:16 AM

Oh how Expo just knew, he could feel the evil presence trying to come forth and with his mighty powers, captured all within a prism like force never to be released. It will definitely be safe where we placed it. He even put it in a present box as a surprise for me!!!!!

Thank you Expo, was a lot of fun trying to finish the house by the due date. Two weeks is not a long time! lol
I truly appreciate that. I actually changed my plans of the prizes for the winners of the two events and tried to create a prize that was personalized for THEM. I felt that would be a better prize than what was originally planned. Luckily for me (but not for others) it took me a little longer to distrubute the prizes.

And this is another reason why I try to stick to the motto of: "Patience is a Virtue. Not Endorsed by Lord British but SHOULD be." And funny enough, Richard Garriott aka Lord British himself did reply to me on that quote I made..... lol I had a nerdgasm when that happened!

And on that note, again, glad you enjoyed it and I'm getting to everyone as I can. I'll try to hold another house deco even soon, but I suggest plan one big one for Halloween. It's coming up REALLY SOON!!!