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:star: Hello everyone! :star:

UPDATE: The Due Date Is being extended untill January 15th!!

This is :iconanimegirl300: your founder come back from the dead!
I just want to thank all the many new members, watchers, and active participants in our group!
It's been great having you guys here!

I also want to put together a quick group contest to celebrate! After all, it's the Christmas season!

So here we go! Feel free to spread the word as well!

Star Divider - Free by etNoir Christmas Contest Information! : Star Divider - Free by etNoir

There will be two categories for members to choose to participate: Fanart and Fanfiction, although both have the same theme:
The theme is Christmas! Display your favorite Sonic characters/couple doing something that embodies either the meaning or idea of Christmas! That is it! Very simple!

However here are the rules:

:star: Fanart Rules :star:

1.) Must be colored! There is no limit to the type of media you can so, from painting, to colored pencil, to digital art, but it must have color!
2.) Minimum of two characters! The second character can be implied, but the picture has to convey the existence of at least two.
3.) Characters MUST be Sonic related! It does NOT matter which pairing you support, but they must be Sonic related!
4.) You pictures can be any rating as long as they are within the guidelines of DeviantArt's Terms of Service.
5.) Your entry MUST have been made in the year 2012 - 2013, even if they were made previously to the contest.
6.) Entries may be already submitted to another group.
7.) Fan characters may be used.
8.) Good sportsmanship must be exhibited! There must be NO instigation towards any other participants. (Ship wars for example)

:star: Fanfiction Rules :star:

1.) Your fanfiction must be written in prose form! That means NO text speak nor script format!
2.) Minimum of two characters! The second character can be implied, but there must be the existence of at LEAST one couple!
3.) Characters must be Sonic related! It does not matter what pairings is supported as long as they are Sonic related!
4.) Fanfictions should be under the terms of service for Deviantart, but I do not mind higher rated writing.
5.) Must be written in the years of 2012 - 2013!
6.) Entries may be submitted to other groups.
7.) Fancharacters may be used!
8.) No fanwars,.
9.) No destruction of other characters in favor of your own favorite pairing.


You do NOT need to be a member of this group in order to participate!

Current deadline is set for January 15th

:star: Judging :star:
All works will be judged on Quality! Line art, cleanliness, color, aesthetics, conveying the idea, and accuracy in shapes will be the base for judging artwork.
Grammar, plot, dialogue, consistency in characterization, and attention to the ideas of romance and especially  Christmas will be the base of judging written work!
It will NOT matter which pairing is being supported; good art is good art!

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BOTH 1st Place Winners  Will Get....
160 :points:
1 Line-less digital art
1 5" x 6" Digital Art flat colored art
1 Traditional Colored pencil art
1 One-Shot fanfiction
3 Stamps
[All by Animegirl300]

BOTH 2nd Place Winners  Will Get....
100 :points:
1 Line-less digital art
1 Traditional pencil art
1 One-Shot fanfiction
2 Stamps
[All by Animegirl300]

BOTH 3rd Place Winners  Will Get....
60 :points:
1 5" x 6" Digital flat colored art
1 Fully shaded pencil art
1 One-Shot fanfiction
1 Stamp
[All by Animegirl300]


:heart: Any more donations to our prizes would be appreciated!:heart:

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I hope that we get a lot of participation in this! All wanting participants are welcome, even from other groups, especially affiliates!
If you have any questions or concerns, please message or note me! :)
Thanks for reading!

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:star: Our Lovely Competetors :star:
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This group is also for members of:
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[If you want your group up- here, message me!]
The folder for contest entries is open to the public! Any entries not within the guidelines WILL be removed.
:star: Hello everyone! :star:

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:heart: :star: Our Folders   :star: :heart:

I apologize profoundly for not having opened the gallery folders before now :ohnoes: but I am happy to say that all the folders are now open and ready to be filled with all your wonderful works :)

I really wish that folder settings could be set to "open" automatically ... You have to know where exactly to go in order to change their settings and such.

Now, the only folders that will have ANY delayed acceptance will be the
"Adult Content" (PG-18) folders: This includes Yaoi and Yuri!

These will be voted for acceptance or decline under management discretion.

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Also clearing up a common misconception. *

*Please disregard this if you know this information, or if it doesn't apply to you.

:star: Yaoi and Yuri are different from Shonen-ai and Shojo-ai :star:


Yaoi and Yuri both are the more explicit forms of Shonen-ai and Shojo-ai respectively.

Therefore, the difference and why this should matter to you is:
If you are an artist who does GuyxGuy or GirlxGirl art, the more romantic, love story, or 'cuter' pictures would go in the Shonen-ai or Shojo-ai folders.

But if the content is more geared towards 'Adult' then it goes into the Yaoi or Yuri Folder.


I'm JUST making sure that people are aware of this, to kill off any confusion before it starts.

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That is the situation with the folders. If a member wants another folder added (Although I'm sure that most folders are covered) simply send a message, and I'll get to it :)


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:heart: :star: Now the other matter: Our Group Icon :star: :heart:

I am asking for anyone who would like to have a piece of their art featured in our group icon!

I was going to just make one myself, but what fun would THAT be :meow:
After all: this is a group for everyone ^-^


If you are interested in wanting a piece of yours put in the icon, OR if you would like to request a picture of another of your favorite artist With their permission of course! PLEASE feel free to comment here! :)

I'll pick the TOP FIVE artworks from the ones requested, and NO they will not be from the same 'couples' category: I want some diversity while making the icon!

:o Of course: don't feel bad AT ALL if it doesn't get put in :)

It'll be different factors that will help me decide what will go in including maybe color, and size.

I might just have a surprise for ALL the people who request something :giggle:

Also note that if you do request a work of yours it will HAVE to be scaled down. <__< [ This I'll do myself :) ]

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So! If there are any questions about ANY of the topics above, feel free to message me about it!

:iconanimegirl300:

Now go out there and show us your work! ;D
:heart: :star: Hello and Welcome to our group!:star: :heart:
This is a brand new club for all Shippers!
Our goal is to create unity throughout the Sonic fan base between all types of shippers, in all types of support-fandoms!

:star: Here are some rules and regulations that we ask all members to read and follow!
Don't be afraid of them thought: rules are meant to keep things organized and provide us with a calm and peaceful environment!

:bulletyellow: :bulletblack: :bulletred: :star: Rules: :star: :bulletred: :bulletblack: :bulletyellow:

:star: :bulletred: No disruptive behavior! :bulletred: :star:
This includes:
- Trolling
- Instigation
- Arguing [That can be avoided]
- Bullying
- Extreme use of Profanity or any other derogatory statements and phrases

You will have up to 5 warnings before being removed for minor conflicts but 1 will be for anything of extreme severity.

:star: :bulletblack: Art :bulletblack: :star:
All art that does not comply with these few rules will have to be rejected or removed from our Group Gallery.

1.) The art must relate to Sonic fan art!
2.) No spam of either comments or works!
3.) No stolen artwork will be allowed
4.) Any art that can be found offensive or whose topic is prone to instigation will be rejected or removed
5.) Any person can join!
6.) Any or All Couples are accepted!
7.) Please put your art in the appropriate folder!
8.) No overly explicit works please.
[You MUST have a warning if your work is suggestive]
8.) Any complaints can be filed to a moderator, and I shall try my best to have them resolved in a decent time.
9.) We will try to be as fair as possible to all members, as long as you are respectful and on your good behavior. Any person who cannot comply with this rule if they have a problem will be ignored and or promptly kicked out :)
10.) Have fun! If you find ANY problem that cannot be resolved, pleased inform a moderator! That is what we're here for!

:star: :bulletyellow: Group activities :bulletyellow: :star:
Group members are encouraged to participate as much as possible!

- Xx~Animegirl300xX

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