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Unless otherwise stated, these are always Sunday, at 4:30pm Server Time, in the Renaissance Center Powerhouse Theater. Either Aiko or Scarletta will be hosting, although we might occasionally have a guest host.
This thread will be for advertising these events and to be a source of additional reference information if the themes might be a little vague or obscure. Patriot Act asks that you do not post in this thread, and to leave it solely for use by the Patriot Act CC group.
In game questions can be addressed to @sapphiechu in game-mail. Player is in game every day.
This thread will be for advertising these events and to be a source of additional reference information if the themes might be a little vague or obscure. Patriot Act asks that you do not post in this thread, and to leave it solely for use by the Patriot Act CC group.
In game questions can be addressed to @sapphiechu in game-mail. Player is in game every day.
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The age of early talking pictures brought a new sense of wonder to the world, especially the United States. Pulp heroes like The Shadow, Doc Savage, and authors such as Edgar Rice Burroughs (arguably the greatest influence on science fiction and fantasy writing at the time), E.E. Doc Smith (creating new vistas of grand, galaxy-spanning conflict with heroes that were both intelligent and capable in the Lensman series and Triplanetary), and H.P. Lovecraft (Cthulhu mythos, mysterious gods from beyond time and space that could shatter a person's psyche). Authors like Robert E. Howard created his pulpy seminal work Conan the Barbarian.
Using these as a starting point, create a costume that harkens back to these imaginative days, when science fiction was unfettered by modern scientific knowledge and respected for their wide vision, and fantasy novels were allowed to have images of buxom, scantily clad females in distress looking on as their muscular heroes charged in to save the day.
Rules:
No switching.
Auras, Powers and Travel Powers allowed as long as they do not interfere with other contestants.\
Those using enlargers and/or with large wing spans should occupy the back row.
Those using shrinkers should definitely occupy a square in the front row.
RESULTS
(6+BEST as Sapphiechu couldn't decide and just went crazy handing out prizes)
Saintwalker, Random, Lord Lionheart, The Sin and Survivor all received honorable mentions.
Ace Brenton (great man-of-science, man-of-action look)
Lord Maxwell (Best, most manliest handlebar mustache)
Bubble Pop (female gangster look)
Manhunter (female anti-hero/vigilante)
MCR Magician (male gangster)
The Arachnid (male anti-hero/vigilante)
Best in Show: CTHULHU (for his amazing recreation of H. P. Lovecraft)
It is 1939, and on August 15th, just two days ago, Frank Baum's incredible story, The Wizard of Oz, opened in Hollywood. No one was ever quite prepared for the movie adaption, and the stunning differences between the stark, dry black-&-white footage, to then be presented with a glorious riot of color (arguably one of the single most colorful sets in Hollywood history) in the Munchkin Village, brought Technicolor to the masses in a huge way.
The story of Dorothy, a poor Kansas girl lost in a land 'over the rainbow', along with her dog, a scarecrow without a brain, a tinman without a heart and a lion without courage, is now one of the single most well known stories of all time. The wicked witch motif can thank influence from the production design of this film. Singing, dancing, adventure, heartbreak and production design that stretched the limits of both credibility and the pocket book have made this movie into a cultural icon.
In remembrance of this incredible achievement, August 17 Patriot Act Costume Contest will be inspired by the Wizard of Oz and it's lasting legacy. The following categories are open to interpretation (these are NOT for clones, but interpretations of the theme):
Seven category winners, plus there might be some HMs and special extra prizes.
Rules:
No switching.
Auras, Powers and Travel Powers allowed as long as they do not interfere with other contestants.
Those using enlargers and/or with large wing spans should occupy the back row.
Those using shrinkers should definitely occupy a square in the front row.
RESULTS
Mechanical Woodsman Traegon the Mighty
Straw-Stuffed Guardian Makumba
Cowardly Creatures Sa' Vage
Kansas Girl & Pet (duo) Mia & Upy
Evil Glinda Piffle
Flying Minion The Skyfoogle
Wizard Ruby Kitten
(honorable mention: Ma'skaat)
It was January 27, 1973. The British glam-rock band, The Sweet, were forced offstage when an audience in Kilmarnock, Scotland threw bottles. Band members Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman sat down and used this event to inspire them, creating one of the years greatest hits: Ballroom Blitz!
Lyrics Youtube Link
For giggles, I have decided that this weeks Costume Contest will honor this peace of glam-rock history with some homages. I am looking for the following homages:
The Man in the Back (two prizes)
The Girl in the Corner (two prizes)
Kilmarnock Bottle Thrower (one prize)
The Sweet Band (four-person group)
Rules
No switching.
Auras, Powers and Travel Powers allowed as long as they do not interfere with other contestants.
Those using enlargers and/or with large wing spans should occupy the back row.
Those using shrinkers should definitely occupy a square in the front row.
RESULTS
Sadly, due to the double XP weekend causing a small turnout, there were less entries than category winners SO EVERYONE THAT TURNED UP WON! Thank you to those that attended.
Time: 4:30pm Server Time (unless otherwise stated)
Location: Renaissance Center Power House Theater.
After a long day of heroics, where better to lean back and enjoy a nice drink but the exclusive Club Caprice? Serving only superheroes, metahumans, and the few mundane humans that can afford the cover charge, Caprice is the go-to place for high (and sometimes airborne) society up-and-comers to rub shoulders with the heroes that protect their lives, businesses and property from supervillains. Of course, supervillains sometimes come hang out too, but Club Caprice is an informally agreed neutral ground, and it is not entirely unheard of for a hero and their 'pet' villain to be found in a corner chatting about old times or discussing ways to turn one or the other to their point of view.
Knocking back a rum-&-coke or a beer is all very well, but Caprice is known for it's unique, in-universe drinks. With this in mind, this special costume contest will be about the drinks of Club Caprice. Categories are thus:
Narcola Superhero Soda, officially endorsed by The Champions!
Grond Juice Mixed drink that really packs a punch!
Silverback's Smash-It-Back You'll go bananas for it! (Alcoholic banana smoothie)
Moreau Meritage A deviously spliced hybrid of red wines!
VIPER Venom: A glowing green cocktail with the tangy taste of Draysha!
Super Ultra Kitty Juice An energy shot imported from Japan. DRINK WITH EXTREME CAUTION.
Each category winner will receive 50G.
But there's more!
Once the category winners are chosen, there will be a best of picked from these prize winners, chosen by YOU, the entrants. That winner will be receiving a brand new, equipped, still-with-the-dealer-sticker, not even run in, NAGINATA ALPHA!
RULES
No switching.
Auras, Powers and Travel Powers allowed as long as they do not interfere with other contestants.
Those using enlargers and/or with large wing spans should occupy the back row.
Those using shrinkers should definitely occupy a square in the front row.
I wanted to show off what I made anyway, for Grond Juice. It's a living can of Grond Juice with Grondling arms.
Original image by LucasParolin
Assassination has long been a method of political one-upmanship, disposing of opponents before they are prepared to face you in 'fair' one-on-one combat, or simply to remove a powerful player from the political or strategic stage. The word itself is said to come from the Arabic Hashishin, literally 'users of hashish', used as a derogatory term by their opponents in the Middle Ages. The term hashishiyya or hashishi as used by Muslim sources is used metaphorically in its abusive sense (i.e. "social outcasts", "low-class rabble", etc.), while the literal interpretation of this term in referring to the Nizaris (as hashish consuming intoxicated assassins) is rooted in the fantasies of medieval Westerners.
Winners of the following Assassin categories were:
Eight winners of 50G each.
Time & Place
4:30pm Server Time
Millennium City Powerhouse Theater.
RULES
No switching.
Auras, Powers and Travel Powers allowed as long as they do not interfere with other contestants.
Those using enlargers and/or with large wing spans should occupy the back row.
Those using shrinkers should definitely occupy a square in the front row.
In the darkest places of the world, in the imagination of children, and the dreams of adults, things hide.
Some things are benevolent, imaginary friends that protect young boys and girls.
Others are the horrifying stuff of nightmares, lusting after both blood and souls.
Our winners of the following categories were (image links under the names):
The Beast under the Bed Elwind
The Creature in the Closet Sully Jack
The Freak at the back of the Fridge Pincushion
The Sound under the Stairs Umruk
The Thing behind the TV Glitch
The Wizard in the Washing Machine Piffle
The Thing of Things! (Best category) Bedbug Beast
Honorable Mention Sweet Clara
Time & Place
4:30pm Server Time
Millennium City Powerhouse Theater.
RULES
No switching.
Auras, Powers and Travel Powers allowed as long as they do not interfere with other contestants.
Those using enlargers and/or with large wing spans should occupy the back row.
Those using shrinkers should definitely occupy a square in the front row.
(RIP Robin Williams: July 21, 1951 August 11, 2014)
By now, everyone knows of the fate of the late, and much lamented Robin Williams. I have chosen this Sunday to be our chance to show homage to this master of acting and comedy. Bring us your homages to Robin Williams' career, both on TV and the movies. It is time to remind ourselves once more just how talented Robin could be.
No categories for this costume contest: just bring us your best homages to the late, great star. Six winners and host's choice for best.
Time & Place
4:30pm Server Time
Millennium City Powerhouse Theater
RULES
No switching.
Auras, Powers and Travel Powers allowed as long as they do not interfere with other contestants.
Those using enlargers and/or with large wing spans should occupy the back row.
Those using shrinkers should definitely occupy a square in the front row.
("What on Earth are we gonna do?")
With all these aliens running around, I thought it would be time to [CENSORED BY US GOVERNMENT]. Show us the true powers behind the leaders of the world and share with your fellow Champions some of the more well known alien invaders, and the protectors against them.
Categories as follows:
Grey Alien
Lizard Conspiracy
Human-Alien Hybrid
Bigfoot
Men In Black
UNified Intelligence Taskforce (UNIT)
UFO Hunter
Time & Place
4:30pm Server Time
Millennium City Powerhouse Theater
RULES
No switching.
Auras, Powers and Travel Powers allowed as long as they do not interfere with other contestants.
Those using enlargers and/or with large wing spans should occupy the back row.
Those using shrinkers should definitely occupy a square in the front row.
Something simple this week: let's see your best fantasy folk, as dragged kicking and screaming from pulpy fantasy stories and fantasy games.
RESULTS:
Elves: Sanction
Dwarves: Notch
Trolls: Faye (left) & Galahad (right)
Gnomes/Halflings/Hobbits: Piffle
Added Category Goblins: Haemo (left)
Duo: King & Queen: Tie! Sea Lancer & Kyouko, and Charisma & Nose Goblin
Honorable Mention: The Artistic One and Cogswell (not pictured)
Time & Place
4:30pm Server Time
Millennium City Powerhouse Theater
RULES
No switching.
Auras, Powers and Travel Powers allowed as long as they do not interfere with other contestants.
Those using enlargers and/or with large wing spans should occupy the back row.
Those using shrinkers should definitely occupy a square in the front row.
During this time of undead invasion by undead superheroes killed by an arguably undead ex-nazi psychopath, it is only fitting that we completely ignore all that undead stuff and, instead, do something very much close to everyone's hearts with the costume creator: CYBORGS!
Categories as follows:
Production Model Cyborg: the cyborg that is the most all-round performer.
Heavy Weapons Cyborg: a monster-sized cyborg that carries serious firepower.
Covert Ops Cyborg: stealth mission specialist (Please, no stealth aura. This is about your costume, not your aura)
Corporate Security Cyborg: suit and tie optional; clean, smart appearance mandatory.
Air Support Cyborg: Flight-capable cyborg with low-drag bodywork.
Home-Built Cyborg: If you only had Jury-Rig to rebuild you.
Sexy Cyborg: part eye-candy, part body guard, all exotic materials
Time & Place
4:30pm Server Time
Millennium City Powerhouse Theater
RULES
No switching.
Auras, Powers and Travel Powers allowed as long as they do not interfere with other contestants.
Those using enlargers and/or with large wing spans should occupy the back row.
Those using shrinkers should definitely occupy a square in the front row.
Navy v. Pirates
Shiver me timbers and avast, me harties!
There be pirates off the starboard bow!
Bring up the main guns, and prepare for a broadside!
Bring us your best pirate or period navy costumes and get a share of the doubloons!
Four winners of 200G, plus one winner of 1,000G!
:eek:
:mad:
Last Patriot Act CC of the Year CC — December 27, 2015
TRINITY!
Show us your best interpretation of how the traditional MMO Trinity should look in Champions Online. Two winners for each category of:- Tank
- DPS
- Healer
Plus an extra prize for the best example of a combination of all three roles in the costume design.RULES
No switching.Auras, Powers and Travel Powers allowed as long as they do not interfere with other contestants.
Those using enlargers and/or with large wing spans should occupy the back row.
Those using shrinkers should definitely occupy a square in the front row.