costume contest Friday Fashion Contest!

[RoyalTree]

On 1/16/2025 at 1:04 PM, Laucianna said:

Well done to the winners of the "Disco" Friday Fashion Contest with a prize pool of over 1 Billion Influence! Make sure to come see us on FRIDAY at 19:00 EDT at Homecoming - Excelsior for a chance to win!
 

This Fridays Fashion Contest theme will be "Crimes"! It will be in Echo Plaza on Homecoming - Excelsior
 

Join our Discord to suggest a theme for next week and vote on which suggested theme is picked! https://discord.gg/zsXQUzy698
 

1st: That 70's Robot
2nd: Disco Dynamite
3rd: Spandex Dancer
 

Honorarys:
Electric Disco Duck
Sister Sledge Hammer
Elfa Tinsletush
Space Glam

Sometimes this page doesn't seem to be updated in a timely manner. I checked Wednesday and yesterday and it said "Today's Costume Contest" was Disco so I thought it would be tonight. It wasn't until sometime today This updated to "Crime". Since I don't have a "Crime" Character I was a bit bummed. 

 

I'm sure there is a lot more involved then I see, I just wish the theme of the week was updated by Wednesday to give to for people to make a character and possible level them.

 

P.S. Have a Blessed Day! 🙂

[BjorJlen]

4 hours ago, RoyalTree said:

Sometimes this page doesn't seem to be updated in a timely manner. I checked Wednesday and yesterday and it said "Today's Costume Contest" was Disco so I thought it would be tonight. It wasn't until sometime today This updated to "Crime". Since I don't have a "Crime" Character I was a bit bummed. 

 

I'm sure there is a lot more involved then I see, I just wish the theme of the week was updated by Wednesday to give to for people to make a character and possible level them.

 

P.S. Have a Blessed Day! 🙂

 

Ok, how's this....
   Next week's theme is "Punk"...
   Early enough for ya? 😁
 

[Laucianna]

On 1/17/2025 at 11:48 PM, RoyalTree said:

Sometimes this page doesn't seem to be updated in a timely manner. I checked Wednesday and yesterday and it said "Today's Costume Contest" was Disco so I thought it would be tonight. It wasn't until sometime today This updated to "Crime". Since I don't have a "Crime" Character I was a bit bummed. 

 

I'm sure there is a lot more involved then I see, I just wish the theme of the week was updated by Wednesday to give to for people to make a character and possible level them.

 

P.S. Have a Blessed Day! 🙂

The goal is to have it uploaded Monday, but I've had a bit of a rough winter so far so I have been incredibly tardy regarding updates, though hopefully that should all be behind me now so more frequent updates 💛

P.S. Hope you have a blessed day too!

[Laucianna]

Well done to the winners of the "Crimes" Friday Fashion Contest with a prize pool of over 1 Billion Influence! Make sure to come see us on FRIDAY at 19:00 EDT at Homecoming - Excelsior for a chance to win!

This Fridays Fashion Contest theme will be "Punk"! It will be in Echo Plaza on Homecoming - Excelsior
 

Join our Discord to suggest a theme for next week and vote on which suggested theme is picked! https://discord.gg/zsXQUzy698

 

1st: Tagger and Graffiti
2nd: Identity Theft's
3rd: Trash Bandit
 

Honorarys:
Trashkin
Loch Ness Mobster
Robbin' Baron
Mafia Mouse

[Laucianna]

Well done to the winners of the "Punk" Friday Fashion Contest with a prize pool of over 1 Billion Influence! Make sure to come see us on FRIDAY at 19:00 EDT at Homecoming - Excelsior for a chance to win!
 

This Fridays Fashion Contest theme will be "Aristocrat"! It will be in Echo Plaza on Homecoming - Excelsior
 

Join our Discord to suggest a theme for next week and vote on which suggested theme is picked! https://discord.gg/zsXQUzy698
 

1st: Plaid
2nd: Atomic Punk Rocker
3rd: Gothic-Punk
 

Honorarys:
Punk Rawk
Artok
Psychedelia
Drag Punk
Surf Punk

[Laucianna]

Well done to the winners of the "Aristocrat" Friday Fashion Contest with a prize pool of over 1 Billion Influence! Make sure to come see us on FRIDAY at 19:00 EDT at Homecoming - Excelsior for a chance to win!

This Fridays Fashion Contest theme will be "Unity"! It will be in Echo Plaza on Homecoming - Excelsior
 

Join our Discord to suggest a theme for next week and vote on which suggested theme is picked! https://discord.gg/zsXQUzy698

 

1st: Baron Von Stryde
2nd: Tudor
3rd: Highking
 

Honorarys:
Aristo-Cat
Anne Booleyn
Mrs. Van Uppity
Charles J. Waterford

[Arisara]

Feb. 12 today. "Last week's winners" still displays winners from TWO weeks ago. I understand Goddess has much (msr, hammi, costumes, more I'm sure I don't know about) to do and real life gets in the way. Still.. she's CHOSEN to obtain the fame she has (actually having a wiki page about your own game character is dedication to wanting that fame for sure). Keep up or get out.  Posting new themes on the day of the contest is.. on occassion.. not enough time after work to create a costume.

[Bazooka]

10 hours ago, Arisara said:

Feb. 12 today. "Last week's winners" still displays winners from TWO weeks ago. I understand Goddess has much (msr, hammi, costumes, more I'm sure I don't know about) to do and real life gets in the way. Still.. she's CHOSEN to obtain the fame she has (actually having a wiki page about your own game character is dedication to wanting that fame for sure). Keep up or get out.  Posting new themes on the day of the contest is.. on occassion.. not enough time after work to create a costume.

 

You certainly do take a costume contest in a 20 year old volunteer-driven game Very Seriously.

 

Here are a few options to choose from if the people who donate their time and (in-game) money for a fun contest every week aren't updating as quickly as you would like them to.

 

Check their Discord channel.

Ask in chat while you are in game.

Check the end of Runt The Orc's Twitch stream. It is usually announced at the end of every streamed CC.

 

Friday's theme is Valentines.

Edited February 12 by Bazooka

[Laucianna]

Well done to the winners of the "Unity" Friday Fashion Contest with a prize pool of over 1 Billion Influence! Make sure to come see us on FRIDAY at 19:00 EDT at Homecoming - Excelsior for a chance to win!
 

This Fridays Fashion Contest theme will be "Valentines"! It will be in Echo Plaza on Homecoming - Excelsior
 

Join our Discord to suggest a theme for next week and vote on which suggested theme is picked! https://discord.gg/zsXQUzy698
 

1st: Hero/Villain Juan
2nd: Androgyny
3rd: Guardian of Unity
 

Honorarys:
Jeska
Captain Paragon
Master Equinox
Teamster
Warhamster
Volt Mirage

[Laucianna]

13 hours ago, Arisara said:

Feb. 12 today. "Last week's winners" still displays winners from TWO weeks ago. I understand Goddess has much (msr, hammi, costumes, more I'm sure I don't know about) to do and real life gets in the way. Still.. she's CHOSEN to obtain the fame she has (actually having a wiki page about your own game character is dedication to wanting that fame for sure). Keep up or get out.  Posting new themes on the day of the contest is.. on occassion.. not enough time after work to create a costume.

Heya, sorry that I have not been as up to date as I would like, there's been a lot going on in my real life right now and this is just a game for me after all. I try to run things that people enjoy with no benefit to myself, and I am far from perfect but I try my best, you can always message me here, on discord, or in game and I am happy to answer as soon as I can.

Also for the record I didn't chose "fame" it's a game where I run a lot of events so people will recognise the name, the wiki page was fun for RP, please try to remember that people on the other end of the screen are still people who have real lives they need to attend to 💛

Again sorry for not being more up to date, will try to do better but can not promise I won't mess up 🙂

[Wispur]

14 hours ago, Arisara said:

Feb. 12 today. "Last week's winners" still displays winners from TWO weeks ago. I understand Goddess has much (msr, hammi, costumes, more I'm sure I don't know about) to do and real life gets in the way. Still.. she's CHOSEN to obtain the fame she has (actually having a wiki page about your own game character is dedication to wanting that fame for sure). Keep up or get out.  Posting new themes on the day of the contest is.. on occassion.. not enough time after work to create a costume.

"Keep Up or Get Out"?
That's a very inappropriate way to address your concerns.
Attacking the very people who run events and make this game so much fun is not cool.
And you say she's chosen to obtain fame... but what she's actually doing is working her butt off to make sure other people are having fun.
And that dedication to making sure other people have fun is what has *earned* her the recognition she has.

She's not even a part of the volunteer staff, she's just another player like you.
Can you imagine running as many large events as she does every week?  (23+ large events per week by my count)
All I'm saying is, please be more considerate with your words, and remember that she's another player like you. ❤️
-

Edited February 12 by Wispur

[BjorJlen]

4 hours ago, Wispur said:

"Keep Up or Get Out"?
That's a very inappropriate way to address your concerns.
Attacking the very people who run events and make this game so much fun is not cool.
And you say she's chosen to obtain fame... but what she's actually doing is working her butt off to make sure other people are having fun.
And that dedication to making sure other people have fun is what has *earned* her the recognition she has.

She's not even a part of the volunteer staff, she's just another player like you.
Can you imagine running as many large events as she does every week?  (23+ large events per week by my count)
All I'm saying is, please be more considerate with your words, and remember that she's another player like you. ❤️
-

 

Quoted for truth!
   Well said Wispur, well said... 🙂

[Seed22]

18 hours ago, Arisara said:

Feb. 12 today. "Last week's winners" still displays winners from TWO weeks ago. I understand Goddess has much (msr, hammi, costumes, more I'm sure I don't know about) to do and real life gets in the way. Still.. she's CHOSEN to obtain the fame she has (actually having a wiki page about your own game character is dedication to wanting that fame for sure). Keep up or get out.  Posting new themes on the day of the contest is.. on occassion.. not enough time after work to create a costume.

I can't respond to this with anything that won't get me a demerit but I'll say this.

 

Fucking touch grass. 

 

This is the HEAVILY censored version of what I want to say.

Edited February 13 by Seed22

[Shin Magmus]

     Imagine waking up and deciding that attacking the nicest people in the community is a good idea...  Lauci you have the patience of a saint.

[Mariel Martog]

On 2/11/2025 at 10:53 PM, Arisara said:

Feb. 12 today. "Last week's winners" still displays winners from TWO weeks ago. I understand Goddess has much (msr, hammi, costumes, more I'm sure I don't know about) to do and real life gets in the way. Still.. she's CHOSEN to obtain the fame she has (actually having a wiki page about your own game character is dedication to wanting that fame for sure). Keep up or get out.  Posting new themes on the day of the contest is.. on occassion.. not enough time after work to create a costume.

Geez not cool. 

 

There are ways to make a productive comment. This was not it. If I were you I would edit the comment and try and be nicer about it. Lauci is basically a one woman show, running events in her free time because she loves this game. She gains no profit from this activity, and has earned the respect from most of the community because of it.

Being hostile to someone loved by a community is not away to get ahead in that community.

[BjorJlen]

   Ok, I thought about this for a long time, but after the comments' made by @Arisara, I figured I would share something quite personal... And that is about how I almost quit CoH and how GL saved me from doing so...
   You see I, like so many of us here, store what money I have in our Emails. Well, a long time ago, I looked at my Email to get some money for some IO's, and low and behold, I saw that ALL of my money was no longer there. And when I say all, I mean over 500-700 mil (if I am remembering correctly). So I checked all of my characters (all 100+ of them) to see if it was on any of them... nope, it wasn't. Totally confused and quite distraught, I contacted support to see if they could A) find out what happened, B) find out where it was (I think), and C) see if they could reimburse me for my loss, if it was in fact lost to the wind.

   Well, they replied saying negative to all three things, so I was totally angry and devastated by this incredible loss. For while such a sum of money might not be that big or even a big of deal to many of you, to me it amounted to nearly a year of accumulation and, well loss. I am generally a "casual" player by most standards due to RL and medical concerns, and to lose such a amount of money was something beyond... heartbreaking. And yeah, it might have been "pilot error" on my part of course, though I had been told by several people that sometimes this Email snaffu was a bug that hit occasionally.

   So I decided I was going to quit the game, and having contacted GL (and the SG) I explained the situation with near tears, telling her goodbye. Well all of a sudden, GL says to look in my Email, and much to my shock, GL had replaced ALL of the money I had lost, with some extra too. I was... shocked beyond belief, and talking to GL she said that she had indeed sent me the money as she did not want me to quit the game, or leave this great SG & people. I was... well, words still fail me on what I felt/was feeling, and I thanked her of course. But long story short (too late I know), GL saved me.

   In truth, CoH IS just a game, but to many of us it is much more than that, with the connections we make with the people who play it. As such, what happens in it can and often times does affect us in a very real life way. GL did NOT have to do this... but she did, in a heartbeat, with no thought for her own self. She "saved" me from leaving this great game of ours, all the friends I have made in it, and this great community. SHE did this, and I love her for it, as many of us love her as well.

   GL has one of the biggest hearts I have ever known, in game life and real life, and she does so much for ALL of us out of the goodness of her heart. Yes, she is Human, and not perfect, with all the baggage and mistakes that exists in our species. But she does so much for this game, and for us all... whether we see it or not. And if she wasn't here, or didn't have such a great, bright, and loving heart & soul, this game... all of us would be lesser for it... period. And fyi, I do NOT worship GL as some do in the game... I only did that for my wife, who has long since... passed, and the Lord.

   So @Arisara, I ask only this... please lighten up, let go of the possible "anger" you may be feeling, look in the mirror, and know that GL is not perfect any more then you are. She is... Human. But with a heart and soul of gold only real care and love can bring. So yeah, that's my story. Sorry if it was long, and possibly detracted slightly from this thread, but I felt it needed to be said. As Wispur said, she is incredibly busy in the game, giving & leading all the things we do event wise (Hey GL, again, will you please, please take a breath occasionally lol), and she... like all the Dev's here... does this on her own free time. And no, she never asked for this "fame" you speak of. It was only developed by US, because of how much she does for US, not herself. Out of love, for us, and even you @Arisara. May we all be so blessed to be like her in this way. For when it is all said and done, at the end of our lives, there is only ONE question that matters, and that is...

   How MUCH have we loved...

 

[Mariel Martog]

1 hour ago, BjorJlen said:

   Ok, I thought about this for a long time, but after the comments' made by @Arisara, I figured I would share something quite personal... And that is about how I almost quit CoH and how GL saved me from doing so...
   You see I, like so many of us here, store what money I have in our Emails. Well, a long time ago, I looked at my Email to get some money for some IO's, and low and behold, I saw that ALL of my money was no longer there. And when I say all, I mean over 500-700 mil (if I am remembering correctly). So I checked all of my characters (all 100+ of them) to see if it was on any of them... nope, it wasn't. Totally confused and quite distraught, I contacted support to see if they could A) find out what happened, B) find out where it was (I think), and C) see if they could reimburse me for my loss, if it was in fact lost to the wind.

   Well, they replied saying negative to all three things, so I was totally angry and devastated by this incredible loss. For while such a sum of money might not be that big or even a big of deal to many of you, to me it amounted to nearly a year of accumulation and, well loss. I am generally a "casual" player by most standards due to RL and medical concerns, and to lose such a amount of money was something beyond... heartbreaking. And yeah, it might have been "pilot error" on my part of course, though I had been told by several people that sometimes this Email snaffu was a bug that hit occasionally.

   So I decided I was going to quit the game, and having contacted GL (and the SG) I explained the situation with near tears, telling her goodbye. Well all of a sudden, GL says to look in my Email, and much to my shock, GL had replaced ALL of the money I had lost, with some extra too. I was... shocked beyond belief, and talking to GL she said that she had indeed sent me the money as she did not want me to quit the game, or leave this great SG & people. I was... well, words still fail me on what I felt/was feeling, and I thanked her of course. But long story short (too late I know), GL saved me.

   In truth, CoH IS just a game, but to many of us it is much more than that, with the connections we make with the people who play it. As such, what happens in it can and often times does affect us in a very real life way. GL did NOT have to do this... but she did, in a heartbeat, with no thought for her own self. She "saved" me from leaving this great game of ours, all the friends I have made in it, and this great community. SHE did this, and I love her for it, as many of us love her as well.

   GL has one of the biggest hearts I have ever known, in game life and real life, and she does so much for ALL of us out of the goodness of her heart. Yes, she is Human, and not perfect, with all the baggage and mistakes that exists in our species. But she does so much for this game, and for us all... whether we see it or not. And if she wasn't here, or didn't have such a great, bright, and loving heart & soul, this game... all of us would be lesser for it... period. And fyi, I do NOT worship GL as some do in the game... I only did that for my wife, who has long since... passed, and the Lord.

   So @Arisara, I ask only this... please lighten up, let go of the possible "anger" you may be feeling, look in the mirror, and know that GL is not perfect any more then you are. She is... Human. But with a heart and soul of gold only real care and love can bring. So yeah, that's my story. Sorry if it was long, and possibly detracted slightly from this thread, but I felt it needed to be said. As Wispur said, she is incredibly busy in the game, giving & leading all the things we do event wise (Hey GL, again, will you please, please take a breath occasionally lol), and she... like all the Dev's here... does this on her own free time. And no, she never asked for this "fame" you speak of. It was only developed by US, because of how much she does for US, not herself. Out of love, for us, and even you @Arisara. May we all be so blessed to be like her in this way. For when it is all said and done, at the end of our lives, there is only ONE question that matters, and that is...

   How MUCH have we loved...

 

I remember that. I felt devastated for you when it happened. Glad GL stepped when she did.

[Laucianna]

5 hours ago, BjorJlen said:

   Ok, I thought about this for a long time, but after the comments' made by @Arisara, I figured I would share something quite personal... And that is about how I almost quit CoH and how GL saved me from doing so...
   You see I, like so many of us here, store what money I have in our Emails. Well, a long time ago, I looked at my Email to get some money for some IO's, and low and behold, I saw that ALL of my money was no longer there. And when I say all, I mean over 500-700 mil (if I am remembering correctly). So I checked all of my characters (all 100+ of them) to see if it was on any of them... nope, it wasn't. Totally confused and quite distraught, I contacted support to see if they could A) find out what happened, B) find out where it was (I think), and C) see if they could reimburse me for my loss, if it was in fact lost to the wind.

   Well, they replied saying negative to all three things, so I was totally angry and devastated by this incredible loss. For while such a sum of money might not be that big or even a big of deal to many of you, to me it amounted to nearly a year of accumulation and, well loss. I am generally a "casual" player by most standards due to RL and medical concerns, and to lose such a amount of money was something beyond... heartbreaking. And yeah, it might have been "pilot error" on my part of course, though I had been told by several people that sometimes this Email snaffu was a bug that hit occasionally.

   So I decided I was going to quit the game, and having contacted GL (and the SG) I explained the situation with near tears, telling her goodbye. Well all of a sudden, GL says to look in my Email, and much to my shock, GL had replaced ALL of the money I had lost, with some extra too. I was... shocked beyond belief, and talking to GL she said that she had indeed sent me the money as she did not want me to quit the game, or leave this great SG & people. I was... well, words still fail me on what I felt/was feeling, and I thanked her of course. But long story short (too late I know), GL saved me.

   In truth, CoH IS just a game, but to many of us it is much more than that, with the connections we make with the people who play it. As such, what happens in it can and often times does affect us in a very real life way. GL did NOT have to do this... but she did, in a heartbeat, with no thought for her own self. She "saved" me from leaving this great game of ours, all the friends I have made in it, and this great community. SHE did this, and I love her for it, as many of us love her as well.

   GL has one of the biggest hearts I have ever known, in game life and real life, and she does so much for ALL of us out of the goodness of her heart. Yes, she is Human, and not perfect, with all the baggage and mistakes that exists in our species. But she does so much for this game, and for us all... whether we see it or not. And if she wasn't here, or didn't have such a great, bright, and loving heart & soul, this game... all of us would be lesser for it... period. And fyi, I do NOT worship GL as some do in the game... I only did that for my wife, who has long since... passed, and the Lord.

   So @Arisara, I ask only this... please lighten up, let go of the possible "anger" you may be feeling, look in the mirror, and know that GL is not perfect any more then you are. She is... Human. But with a heart and soul of gold only real care and love can bring. So yeah, that's my story. Sorry if it was long, and possibly detracted slightly from this thread, but I felt it needed to be said. As Wispur said, she is incredibly busy in the game, giving & leading all the things we do event wise (Hey GL, again, will you please, please take a breath occasionally lol), and she... like all the Dev's here... does this on her own free time. And no, she never asked for this "fame" you speak of. It was only developed by US, because of how much she does for US, not herself. Out of love, for us, and even you @Arisara. May we all be so blessed to be like her in this way. For when it is all said and done, at the end of our lives, there is only ONE question that matters, and that is...

   How MUCH have we loved...

 

There are so many in this game who are beyond wonderful people, and I know if I ever asked for help they would (And have been) there for me in a heartbeat, so I try to help as much as I can in what ways I can, after all the smallest of good deeds can lead to a tidal wave of good coming into your life, and sometimes all someone needs is that little act of kindness to keep them going through a hard time 💛

Saying that there's no need to keep this negative conversation going, we should focus on moving forward with positive attitudes 🙂 I will try to be more up to date with the updates when I can help it and looking forward to all the future events I get the privilege to run!

[Laucianna]

Well done to the winners of the "Valentines" Friday Fashion Contest with a prize pool of over 2 Billion Influence! Make sure to come see us on FRIDAY at 19:00 EDT at Homecoming - Excelsior for a chance to win!

This Fridays Fashion Contest theme will be "Carnival"! It will be in Echo Plaza on Homecoming - Excelsior
 

Join our Discord to suggest a theme for next week and vote on which suggested theme is picked! https://discord.gg/zsXQUzy698

 

1st: Small Bouquet
2nd: Afrodesiac
3rd: She did not come/The Best Woman
 

Honorarys:
Love-Bug
Lovechild
Headless Harlot
Lovespells R us

[Laucianna]

Well done to the winners of the "Carnival" Friday Fashion Contest with a prize pool of over 1 Billion Influence! Make sure to come see us on FRIDAY at 19:00 EDT at Homecoming - Excelsior for a chance to win!

This Fridays Fashion Contest theme will be "Beach"! It will be in Echo Plaza on Homecoming - Excelsior
 

Join our Discord to suggest a theme for next week and vote on which suggested theme is picked! https://discord.gg/zsXQUzy698

 

1st: Puppeteer
2nd: Vivid Vale
3rd: Lady Harlequin
 

Honorarys:
Unknown Ringmaster
Volt Mirage
Dancarina de Samba
Dressed in the Dark