This post will be updated with more details when I get to it. Here are the winners. Prizing details, instructions for the 2 winners, as well as all images and write ups/details will be updated.

Here are your winners:

1st: Genre (Uchiha Madara/Yakushi Kabuto)

2nd: Sai'ix Renkai (Sarutobi Asuma/Sarutobi Hiruzen)

Honorable Mention: Earthbullet (Tobi/Uchiha Sasuke)

Honorable Mention: Lindaina Albright (Uzumaki Karin/Uzumaki Kushina)

1st Place has their choice of 1 of the following:
-a set of Target Promos (Naruto, Sasuke, Kakashi, & Deva Path) & a signed copy of "Monster Research" by Shonen Jump Champion Squee

-a Temari mat signed by notable players including Anthony Hernandez, Team 2EZ (Thomas Veazie), Team Best Buddies Always (Matt Eisenbud, Ryan Severin and others), Team TBA (Joe Colon, Saul) Team Chicago (Aodajuiceman, Destin, Jason Tanks), Judging Staff (Dalegna, Wizkid, etc.), and old school Team AllThingsFun (Elric, Tsu Kiyo Me, etc.)

The prize not chosen shall be given to the 2nd place winner.

Honorable mention cards as well as the 2 winners will be featured in articles later this week on The Perfect Curve!

As always, thank you for everyone who participated! We'll try to do more free give aways in the future!

-Tsu

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For those wondering who didn't view yesterday's livestream (By the way how was it? I'd love feedback), due to Shino's Dad not coming to SJC MA and us receiving 3 really good entrants right at the deadline, it kind of screwed with our top 3 we already have for dilberation. This has made it difficult to get together and come to a consensus. We'll be talking later tonight/tomorrow and pick out a winner, 2nd, and honorable mention for you guys.

-Tsu

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So I know I promised these a little while back, but I finally was able to upload these. Special thanks go out to all those who helped work on the templates in the first place, including MJM, Naruto4Ever, Mendosuke, and many others I can't remember off the top of my head.

Please note, that in the interest of keeping the template strictly for use of this contest, I have watermarked the background so that the templates themselves would be otherwise unusable.

YOU WILL NOT LOSE POINTS FOR ANY OF THE MARK SHOWING.

The Perfect Curve Squad Template

Have fun and good luck, everyone.

-Nick Botchis (Shino'sDad)

Labels: create-a-card, Shino'sDad, Template, TPC Contest

So as you can no doubt guess by the title, our compromise for this year's contest is to create a new squad.

But not just any squad, we want something really special...originality. (A yes I know that sounds really cliche). But honestly, we're tired of giving you guys the template: Previously it was a Sakura & Ino Squad then an Anko State 1 Reinforcement. This year we're letting you pick any 2 characters of your choice for a squad. We want to see what crazy pairs you come up without it being too foreign (As awesome as Tenten & Uchiha Madara squad sounds, it's probably not likely).

That being said, here's the official rules and judging criteria for the contest!

Create-A-Squad Rules
-Each person will be allowed one submission to the contest! If you submit more then one, we will accept the last version you send us until the contest deadline.
-Each person entering will create a "Squad" using any 2 characters from the Naruto CCG of their chosing. You may not use characters that are not from the Naruto universe. Sorry :)
-Each card will be based on the following criteria:
-Card Completeness & Formatting: Does the card have the correct symbols, combat attribute, stats, characteristics, etc.? Is it laid out a like a real genuine Bandai card? Characteristics are correct and in the right order? Effects are properly worded? Does it have the surname? DON'T FORGET THE FLAVOR TEXT PEOPLE.
-Card Balance: Could this be a real Bandai made card? Is it unplayable? Or is it the next Genre-esque card that breaks the format and ruins the game for all of us?
-Originality of Effect: How original is the effect? Is it just a rehash of old effects from previous characters and ideas?
-Originality of Character Choice: How original is the character choice for the squads? Squad choices shouldn't be too obvious (Sasuke & Itachi) but not too farfetched either (Tenten & Madara).
-Write Up: Please submit a short write up (1 or 2 paragraphs is usually sufficient) explaining why you choose these characters for your squad and what your goals were when making the card. Help us get inside your head when you were constructing your masterpiece.
-Please submit your entry using the "Email" button on the right hand side of the bloggy!
-We welcome pictures! While a picture of your card isn't mandatory, we do love our pictures!
-Deadline is 3/23/12. Winners will be announced via The Perfect Curve (either Livestream or Blog) throughout the MA SJC!

-Tsu

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Labels: Second Anniversary, Shino'sDad, TPC Contest