DGP’s 2-Year Anniversary NFT Mount Design Contest

Buckle up, Explorers.

It’s time to celebrate two glorious years of DGPals in style. And what’s a celebration without some exciting contests? We’ve got a really special one lined up, and it’s going to be a ride to remember (pun intended).

We’re hosting DGP’s 2-Year Anniversary NFT Mount Design Contest, and the possibilities are as vast as the Panterra horizon.

Here’s the scoop — share your fantastic designs on our X platform and Discord, and use the hashtag #DGP2AM when you showcase your masterpiece.

Contest Schedule

Submission Period: 20 Nov — 18 Dec 2023
Committee Shortlisting: 18 -19 Dec 2023
Community Voting: 20–24 Dec 2023
Winners Announcement: 25 Dec 2023

How to Enter

• You must be a member of the official DGPals Discord.
• Post your design on X with the hashtag #DGP2AM.
• Head to discord.gg/dgpals and share the link to your X post in the #mount-design-submissions channel.

Important Rules

The design must:

• Be original and created by you. We’re all about authentic creations!
• Be relevant to the Anniversary theme.
• Be accompanied by a written concept summary that provides an explanation of your design’s creative inspiration. We want to know the story behind the masterpiece!

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Please follow the template below when providing your concept summary:
Your Name: [your Discord handle]
Source of design: [state whether it was self-drawn/handmade, AI, or any reference images you might have used for inspiration]
Description: [describe your design in detail and how it relates back to DGPals over the past 2 years]

The design must not:

• Depict profane, obscene, discriminatory, offensive, or abusive content.
• Contain traced, plagiarised, or copyrighted materials from existing franchises.

Rewards

Top 4 Designers

The top 4 designers, those who wowed us with their mount designs, are in for a treat. Each of them will ride away with a Legendary NFT Mount of their own creation!

Random Raffle Drawing

4 more winners will be selected through a random raffle drawing. To be eligible for the raffle, your design needs to have received a minimum of 30 votes during the Community Voting period.

Distribution of Prizes

1st Raffle Winner: 1 Legendary NFT Mount design of the 1st prize winner.
2nd Raffle Winner: 1 Legendary NFT Mount design of the 2nd prize winner.
3rd Raffle Winner: 1 Legendary NFT Mount design of the 3rd prize winner.
4th Raffle Winner: 1 Legendary NFT Mount design of the 4th prize winner.

Judging Criteria

Creativity: How well does your design embody the Anniversary theme, and how creatively is it executed?
Originality: Is your design unique, or is it too close to something we’ve seen before?
Concept Summary: Explain to us what’s going on inside your creative mind. We love a good story!
Community Votes: The more, the merrier! Rally your supporters and let them help you win this!

How to Vote

Here is a step-by-step process for the voting process:

Step 1: Hold at least 5 Unlimited DGPals, 1 Genesis I DGPal, or 1 Limited/Special Edition DGPal in CRO or Polygon.
Step 2: Verify your wallet in the discord #holder-verifier channel.
Step 3: Keep an eye out for the announcement of the Voting channel. Once it is up, you can proceed to the next step.
Step 4: In the Voting channel, cast your vote for your favourite mount design.

By following these steps, you can participate in the voting process and support the mount design that captivates you the most.

General Voting Guidelines

• Let’s keep it honest and kind when evaluating entries.
• Don’t hold back on your votes. You can support as many entries as you’d like.
• Your vote helps decide the winners and makes this a community affair.
• Every participant has poured their heart into their designs. So, spread the love and respect their effort by casting your votes.

General Rules and Regulations

• Each participant is allowed to submit more than one design.
• By submitting an entry, you’re giving DGP the right to showcase your design on DGP’s social media and other promotional materials.
• The decisions of the committee and the community voting results are final.
• DGP reserves the right to disqualify any submission that doesn’t play by the rules or doesn’t respect the community guidelines.

Additional Information

• Specific details about the winners’ rewards will be revealed at the time of the winners’ announcement.
• DGP reserves the right to make amendments to the contest guidelines as necessary.

Contact Information

Got questions about DGP’s 2-Year Anniversary NFT Mount Design Contest? Need a hand or just want to discuss your creative ideas? We’re here to help!

Visit dgpals.io, follow us @officialdgpals and hop into discord.gg/dgpals!

FAQ

What is DGP’s 2-Year Anniversary NFT Mount Design Contest all about?
It’s a jolly celebration where we are inviting our creative community to design fantastic NFT Mounts for our big anniversary! It’s all about showcasing your artistic talent and having a great time.

Who can participate in the contest?
Everyone is welcome to join! Whether you’re a long-time DGPals enthusiast or brand new to our community, we’re excited to have you on board.

Can I submit more than one design?
Absolutely! You can let your creativity run wild and submit more than one design.

What if my design doesn’t fit the theme?
Your NFT Mount design should be a reflection of how you interpret DGP’s anniversary. It’s up to your unique perspective and creativity to showcase what the anniversary means to you. Please note that any designs that do not fit the theme will not be considered in the contest.

How will the winners be determined?
Winners will be selected through a two-step process. Our organising committee will perform the initial screening, followed by community voting to decide the final winners.

How do I submit my entry to the contest?
Post your entry on X and share the link of your X post in our Discord #mount-design-submissions using the hashtag #DGP2AM. Don’t forget to tag us @officialdgpals to make sure we see it.

When will the winners be announced?
Mark your calendars for 25 December. We’ll reveal the winners on our social media channels and Discord. It’s going to be a festive day!

Can I vote for multiple entries?
Yes! We understand that it can be tough to choose just one favourite in the mount design contest. That’s why we encourage voters to show their support for multiple entries.

How do I gather community votes for my design?
You can promote your entry within the DGPals community on Discord, but remember to encourage fair play.

Can I use 3D design software for my entry?
We recommend sticking to 2D design software when creating your entries.

What kind of mediums can I use to create my designs?
Feel free to create using any digital or traditional medium that suits your style and vision. Keep in mind that while pixel art is allowed, it’s not recommended. This is because the winning designs will be stylised to pixel art by our artists after the winners are selected.