As you wander the carnival, captivated by the bright lights and enticing smells, you come across a wagon unlike the rest. It sits shrouded in shadow and silence. Curious, you approach. A faded sign reveals this to be a fortune-telling attraction, although it looks abandoned. You shrug. You're not sure you believe in that kind of thing anyway.
However, you feel reluctant to turn away. It might be interesting to poke around in there. No one is watching. You pull back the curtain and enter. The interior is dark and musty, draped in multi-colored fabrics. Candles burn low, their flickering light doing little to penetrate the haze of incense.
A soft chanting invades your mind.
"Keeeeha moataa...
Keeeeha mo-nurataa..."
You creep forward, drawn to the source. A midnight-hued panther is seated at a small table, shuffling a deck of cards.
"I knew you would come."
Fanning the cards out on the table, she gazes at you intently, waiting for you to select your fate.
TaskUsing the template by Mistreil below, create an original Animal Crossing or spooky/Halloween themed tarot card. Name your card and include a brief 50-100 word write-up explaining the meaning of your card. Post your completed entry in this thread by Tuesday, October 31, at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
Rules- Your entry must fit the theme of either Animal Crossing or Spooky/Halloween. A combination of both is also allowed.
- Your entry must contain both your completed card design and a write-up to describe the meaning.
- Write-ups must be a minimum of 50 words, but no more than 100 words.
- Both digital and traditional submissions are acceptable. If you are submitting traditional artwork, please make sure the image quality is clear.
- Your username must be included on your submission. For traditional art, your username must be added to the entry itself or on a physical namecard alongside it. It cannot be added digitally.
- One entry per participant. No collaborations please.
- Your design must be your own work. (e.g.: no pre-existing renders, AI-generated art, stickers, or tracing others' work)
- Minor modifications to the template are allowed. See the FAQs below for more details. Please ask the host if you are unsure about any modifications you plan to do.
- You do not need to be an artist to participate, but some level of effort must be apparent. If we feel your entry lacks effort or has been submitted as a joke, then it will not be accepted.
- Do not edit or change your entry after submitting. Make sure that you are happy with your piece before submitting!
- All entries must meet forum guidelines. Keep it PG-13!
PrizesAll accepted entries will receive:
- 13 Carnival Coins
- 2 Sideshow Tickets
- Sinister Lantern Collectible
- 3 Additional Carnival Coins
*Please note that staff favorite collectibles will only be distributed once the entire event has ended along with staff favorite announcements. Staff favorites will be decided by internal staff voting.
FAQsCan I make changes to the template provided?
Minimal changes are allowed, such as recoloring the lines, adding embellishments, or drawing something that crosses over the lines a bit. However, the template should remain largely recognizable.
Am I allowed to invert the card or template?
Yes, inverted cards play a role in tarot readings, so you may invert your card to represent that. You may also invert the template if you prefer to have the banner at the top instead of the bottom.
Does it have to be a tarot card?
No, oracle cards or other variants of a fortune-telling card are also acceptable.
Do I have to use an existing tarot/oracle card?
No, you are free to create an entirely original card as long as it fits the required theme.
Can I use an existing tarot/oracle card?
You may base your idea on an existing card, but the card name, write-up, and artwork must be your own.
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