Posted January 2, 2020 (edited) THE HOLLY CONTEST. This was an experiment, thought up by ArynChris, that we've done the past six years, and we rewarded the experimenters with Hollies. So, we're going to do it again this year. To sum up, Those who collect the most Blacktips, adult or frozen, in 2020 will receive a Holly egg come Christmas. Why only Blacktips, and not other commons too? It's an experiment to see if we can make them harder to find in the cave and AP. It's worked well in the past, so can we make Blacktips rarer? This year we decided to put up a poll and let everyone else choose this years Dragon and thank everyone that voted. To update your totals: If you post again with your current total before December, we'll update your total in the second post. This is entirely optional. We will arrive at the correct total for everyone; that is why we have Total Checkers. To donate: PM either the Holly Contest account or any of the hosts with access to the account. Please remember to include the dragon you plan on breeding your Holly with, and let us know if this is strict, suggested, or free choice. How total checking and prize distribution works: If you've donated, you will receive a PM in late November asking you to check in and confirm your activity and donation. This is the start of the endgame for the contest. As soon as the contest ends, the verification process will begin. Over the next few days, available moderators and total checkers will take a look at the Blacktips on the competitors' scrolls to make sure they are from 2020, and report the total to the other verifiers. Once this process is over, we will post the results in the thread and begin to distribute the prizes. Not all winners will hear from us immediately (prior contests, winners were dealt with in small batches like fifteen or twenty.) Winners are then given the list of Hollies, and told to select a certain number of them in order of preference, from which we will give them the highest available-- or they may choose to decline the Holly and receive an Alternate Prize. If you are a donator, we will contact you to tell you where your egg is going. Once all the Hollies are distributed, there will be a short break and then we will contact those who requested the Alternate Prizes instead. RULES: COMPETITORS: 1. You may join at any time in the year before the contest ends. Remember to post a link to your scroll or group when signing up. 2. Only Blacktips collected in 2020 count. Blacktips you already have count if and only if they were laid/caught on or after January 1, 2020. 3. The contest will end at different times based on the number of players. Please see the timeline post below to see. All Blacktips must be grown up or frozen before the end date. We’ll post a definite end date in mid-November. 4. Please either have your scroll sorted automatically by breed name (or legacy breed), or all of your 2020 Blacktips in a group. This makes it a lot easier for total checkers at the end of the year! (It's a big job!) 5. Only frozen hatchlings and adults count, not eggs or growing hatchlings. 6. Blacktips must all be ALIVE and NOT ZOMBIES and NOT WILD at Christmas time, when we go through and double check everyone's numbers. 7. If you change your forum name during the contest, please PM the contest or post in the thread to let us know. Reasonable effort will be made to find those whose names have changed, but if we can't find you, we can't send your prize. 8. There will be a minimum amount of dragons needed to be collected, players will need to collect at least 15 Blacktips. 9. You may obtain the Blacktips in any way that does not violate the TOS. They may be bred by you, caught off the AP, found in the cave, or traded for. ArynChris, creator of the contest, clarifies on this matter: Quote The contest is not meant to be "a level playing field." It is meant to measure your dedication to the goal of obtaining a holly, so that we know we're breeding for someone who will keep the dragon for all the years to come. And along the way, to turn a single super common into something less common and/or more valuable. By creating market demand, we pull into our secondary cause all the forum traders of dragcave, who will start treating the super common as a commodity instead of a pest and clear the cave with us. As they do, it will become tougher and tougher to hunt them... to breed them... to trade for them. The contest becomes more challenging as the year goes on, not less. It's a test of dedication. In other words... how badly do you want a holly? DONATORS: 1. You may donate at any time of the year before the Holly distribution starts. 2. You may make special rules for the recipient of your egg (eg no freezing) but these are not sanctioned by the contest, and will not be noted anywhere by the contest. The contest is not responsible if the recipient chooses not to follow your rules, and you are obligated to give them their egg whether they agree to the rules beforehand or not. Think of them more as "requests" regarding the egg's future than rules. 3. Be prepared to hold your egg for a day or two if the distribution process runs longer than breeding season. We will do our best to get it all sorted out before then, but please be aware that this is a possibility. 4. It's not mandatory, but if you could post your donations in this format, it would be very much appreciated! The 2020 Holly Offspring from (Holly's name here) and his/her mate (mate's name), from (your name)! DONATORS AND PRIZES: First place gets first pick of the Hollies, then second place, and so on. There will also be Alternate Prizes, which will be nice, non-Holly eggs given to the winners who decline the Holly prize. Note: Two years ago we elected to change Runner-Up Prizes into Alternate Prizes, for declining Holly winners only, since we had so many Holly winners last couple of years and due to the relative difficulty in distributing Runner-Up/Alternate Prizes. However, if we have a low number of donations we may go back to the Runner-Up system. Everyone is welcome to contribute to the pool of Alternate Prizes with donations. Edited January 15, 2020 by The Holly Contest Share this post Link to post
Posted January 2, 2020 12 competitors - 21st December - Donors with unpicked dragons will be messaged to let them know. 17th December - Deadline for replies - you can still reply until the 21st, but people below you may be prioritised. 14th December - Everyone gets messaged to pick their dragons. Dragons will be assigned based on place in the contest, not who messages first. 10th December - Contest ends, total checking begins. 1st December - Donors get messaged, activity check 12 - 24 competitors - 21st December - Donors with unpicked dragons will be messaged to let them know. 17th December - Deadline for second group replies - you can still reply until the 21st, but people below you may be prioritised. 14th December - Second group get messaged. Dragons will be assigned based on place in the contest, not who messages first. Deadline for first group. 11th December - First half of players get messaged. Dragons will be assigned based on place in the contest, not who messages first. 5th December - Contest ends, total checking begins. 26th November - Donors get messaged, activity check 24 - 36 competitors - 21st December - Donors with unpicked dragons will be messaged to let them know. 17th December - Deadline for third group replies - you can still reply until the 21st, but people below you may be prioritised. 14th December - Third group get messaged. Dragons will be assigned based on place in the contest, not who messages first. Deadline for second group. 11th December - Second group of players get messaged. Dragons will be assigned based on place in the contest, not who messages first. Deadline for first group. 8th December - First group of players messaged. Dragons will be assigned based on place in the contest, not who messages first. 3rd December - Contest ends, total checking begins. 23rd November - Donors get messaged, activity check 36 - 48 competitors - 21st December - Donors with unpicked dragons will be messaged to let them know. 17th December - Deadline for fourth group replies - you can still reply until the 21st, but people below you may be prioritised. 14th December - Fourth group get messaged. Dragons will be assigned based on place in the contest, not who messages first. Deadline for third group. 11th December - Third group of players get messaged. Dragons will be assigned based on place in the contest, not who messages first. Deadline for second group. 8th December - Second group of players messaged. Dragons will be assigned based on place in the contest, not who messages first. 3rd December - Contest ends, total checking begins. 23rd November - Donors get messaged, activity check Share this post Link to post
Posted January 2, 2020 Key: Name: Current reported total [Link to list]Method of listing[/link to list] Red text indicates missing information. COMPETITORS: Share this post Link to post
Posted January 3, 2020 (edited) DONATORS AND PRIZES: Winners may choose from: The 2020 Holly Offspring from Nuhceht Decking Halls Amahira and his mate Nuhcuto Shimmering Luck Amahira, from Firefury Amahira! The 2020 Holly Offspring from Hollyberry Wynter and mate of choice, from Kovia! The 2020 Holly Offspring from Garnetleaf Wynter and mate of choice, from Kovia! The 2020 Holly Offspring from Garnet Garden Wynter and his mate Hollyvinelet, from Kovia! All donators are very appreciated. First place gets first pick of the Hollies, then second place, and so on. ~Alternate Prizes~ The 2020 Starsinger Offspring from Nuhcuto Songstress Amahira and her mate Nuhceht Shiny Luck Amahira, from Firefury Amahira! MODERATORS: ArynChris (Creator) @osean (Co Prize Distribution Overseer & Co Admin) @Irilandra (Moderator) @Zerhai (Moderator) @RAAMIsABeast (Co Prize Distribution Overseer & Co Admin) Moderators have access to the project account and are responsible for updating the thread, as well as other special responsibilities listed. Moderator applications are currently closed. TOTAL CHECKERS: Total Checkers will help the moderators verify the participants' totals once the contest ends. Total Checker applications are currently now open. Please note that you cannot participate in the contest if you are a Total Checker. Edited January 16, 2020 by The Holly Contest Share this post Link to post
Posted January 3, 2020 (edited) HALL OF FAME The top collectors of the 2012 Holly Contest, for collecting the most BBWs! Rare_Hunter21: 746 aiyouxian: 686 Kukuru: 601 coltzen: 598 celis: 588 (Declined prize) TheLittlePurpleDragon: 577 sunsteps88: 572 (Declined prize) Limn: 533 simkim: 533 (Declined prize) sciencegeek: 518 (Declined prize) Warrior57: 288 As well as top runners-up Lavaedra, Ioma, sanderj, and Kanaye, who received Hollies because of the winners who declined! In total, the top collectors, runners-up, and general competitors collected approximately 9,100 BBWs! The top collectors of the 2013 Holly Contest, for collecting the most Spitfires! AzureMist: 1,785 plumeriarose: 1,297 mysterrie: 1,209 RulenneClarissa: 870 rexreen: 704 Storm skyflyer: 636 Merion: 603 Rascal: 555 (Inactive at Christmas) Lady_Dragonrider: 522 tetra: 499 Kurane: 480 Stargirl17: 436 pisceslion: 425 (Inactive at Christmas) Sir Barton: 415 XxShadowWolf13xX: 415 owned by toys: 390 TroupeMaster: 373 Caileh: 372 (Declined prize) Mordeth: 369 cerulean_skies: 365 rubybear: 362 Hasekerstin: 356 Arkenidae: 319 (Inactive at Christmas) FyoraSilverwolf: 317 Lightchaotic: 288 _smoczyca_: 278 Wahya: 262 Snelly: 259 Deranged Pegasus: 256 (Inactive at Christmas) eevee_em: 241 Angel_Princess: 214 Ha-Ki: 209 (Declined prize) Vampiresswolf: 207 As well as top runners-up 7Kiran7, circeramone, Azura, Hawkster, Firstborn Dragon and Fire-Ice, who won Hollies because of the winners who were inactive or declined! In total, the top collectors, runners-up, and general competitors collected 20,022 Spitfires! The top collectors of the 2014 Holly Contest, for collecting the most Purple Dorsals! mysterrie: 1,934 plumeriarose: 1,896 Mycatranch: 1,243 Sir Barton: 1,115 InugamiZERO: 1,070 daba555: 846 Woof123Albinos: 817 gilraen: 725 Angel of the Inferno: 694 owned by toys: 534 StarGirl17: 439 sorenna: 435 circeramone: 392 PiccoloRose: 378 FyoraSilverwolf: 372 titanium: 351 AtlanaSabelle: 337 shelbell: 334 Deranged Pegasus: 263 Ioma: 250 (Declined prize) negloves: 220 Angel_Princess: 216 Firstborn Dragon: 214 Husker: 212 banban007: 206 ahreada: 201 The Dragon Keeper: 197 dragonchic: 196 amthystfire: 191 Deinosaur: 176 nocturnalbunny: 174 Puppyloverdog10000: 172 Omosky: 160 Kurei Chitsu: 156 tjsweepers: 155 (Declined prize) AquaBlueRain: 149 Azhure: 145 Tiga: 143 dragonstar32: 125 (Inactive at Christmas) Wahya: 119 SMence: 111 StarLaDragon: 109 hmarjolijn: 101 RecycledHeart: 94 Skyal: 94 warriorjames: 87 lionpriestess: 85 (Inactive at Christmas) Raven13dragon: 74 Rina: 73 Firedda: 67 Glyndlamir: 62 Jumbofluff: 55 iSammiSam: 53 (Declined prize) yaquiidru: 53 _smoczyca_: 52 Rhaegal3370: 52 Oasis: 50 (Inactive at Christmas) As well as top runners-up Beckster, LadyNova, morningglory17, rihannalexis, DangerDragon, and zaverxi, who won Hollies because of the winners who were inactive or declined! In total, the top collectors, runners-up, and general competitors collected 19,966 Purple Dorsals! The top collectors of the 2015 Holly Contest, for collecting the most Flamingos! Mycatranch: 1167 Sheriam: 992 owned by toys: 552 beefcake: 533 ahreada: 495 LadyC: 489 Stormphoenix42 : 448 AltanaSabelle: 414 Dream_Thief: 390 Ansela Jonla: 369 Mlu: 284 Phenri: 262 Gnora: 261 Wahya: 258 banban007: 245 TheShadows: 200 Daeron: 196 evangeline5432: 178 Rhaegal3370: 156 katzie: 155 amthystfire: 154 sorenna: 145 StarGirl17: 140 Xasora: 136 FyoraSilverwolf: 132 MissHell23: 130 Lurhstaap: 127 Zerhai: 124 Deranged Pegasus: 120 erastes: 117 Angel_Princess: 116 Chalkboard: 115 The_Imago: 111 circeramone: 97 _smoczyca_: 82 AppleMango: 78 Jascuty: 78 ForNarniaMC: 76 Angel of the Inferno: 72 Wiz: 71 Raven13dragon: 67 predatorfan4ever: 64 In total, the top collectors, runners-up, and general competitors collected 11,206 Flamingos! The top collectors of the 2016 Holly Contest, for collecting the most Storms/Greys! Mycatranch: 1301 owned by toys: 1024 AppleMango: 965 Dream_Thief: 579 InugamiZERO: 546 ahreada: 488 chrispy: 398 topaz08: 334 sorenna: 247 LadyC: 222 Xasora: 211 Zerhai: 210 PiccoloRose: 209 ~X~: 205 Dilys: 202 Ansela Jonla: 196 Wahya: 194 PixelShark: 170 Terrafreaky: 165 katzie: 152 Tigerkralle: 148 predatorfan4ever: 143 Labcoat: 135 Lurhstaap: 120 Clya: 114 winter_tea: 100 In total, the top collectors, runners-up, and general competitors collected 10,315 Storms! The top collectors of the 2017 Holly Contest, for collecting the most olives! owned by toys 2437 InugamiZERO 1193 Shopfront 984 Beefcake 885 Javamom 721 Banban007 581 Gryphites 359 Sylvanaria 297 Aventurine 286 Topaz08 279 Goldensunrise 235 Zeditha 197 Labcoat 175 PrincessLucy 165 Terrafreaky 163 Dalek Raptor 153 Spring_dragon 152 Wahya 150 Zerhai 147 Wingedcat 136 In total, the top collectors, runners-up, and general competitors collected 11,512 olives! The top collectors for the 2019 Holly Contest, for collecting the most Waterhorses! PrincessLucy - 775 Slyvanaria - 531 Skydancer - 300 Skadi - 230 RAAMIsABeast - 185 wingedcat - 152 Firstborn Dragon - 139 Wayha - 124 Zerhai - 106 KenKazaki - 97 kakkarot2004 - 97 Princess Keira - 33 Ruby Eyes - 29 Mochi - 25 Kurokosworth - 22 spring_dragon - 17 MysticMusician - 13 dracoknight - 9 chandelotic - 7 winter_tea - 2 This makes a total of 2893 Waterhorses collected. Edited January 9, 2020 by The Holly Contest Share this post Link to post
Posted January 8, 2020 5 hours ago, Ruby Eyes said: So shall we suggest breeds to collect? We have selected breeds based upon suggestions from the Unoffical Discord, and from our own experiences in AP and biome hunting. We've also taken into consideration walls. A poll will be up in a moment. Share this post Link to post
Posted January 8, 2020 Ah. Unofficial. Maybe put an information blob into next year's thread where one could suggest breeds if not here in this thread, then. Share this post Link to post
Posted January 8, 2020 Voting Voting will take place between 10 AM DC Time on the 8th January and end a week later at 10 AM DC Time on the 15th January. Responses will feed onto a spread sheet that I will make public once voting ends. Have a good day all. Link To The Form ^^ Share this post Link to post
Posted January 8, 2020 Thank you Ruby Eyes. Next year's breed will be suggested a lot more universally. I suppose you could say Unoffical was the test to see if it worked well. :3 Share this post Link to post
Posted January 15, 2020 Just over 6 hours left to vote for the breed of the year for the Holly Contest! Once the vote is over, signups will begin. Share this post Link to post
Posted January 15, 2020 So here's the result for the breed for this year. Blacktips! Sign ups are now open, too! Share this post Link to post
Posted January 15, 2020 I don't see a form but I'd like to sign up, group is here (tree is placeholding for now). Share this post Link to post
Posted January 16, 2020 Hiya! I’d like to sign up - here’s my group: https://dragcave.net/group/113369 Share this post Link to post
Posted January 16, 2020 Count me in, as usual! I will edit this post with the group once the first has reached adulthood. Share this post Link to post
Posted January 16, 2020 (edited) As the likely single greatest source of blacktips present, I guess I better get in the habit of throwing more salt at the AP (in more frequent, but shorter-lived/less obnoxious PB 2g walls!) 😁 As a professional blacktip hoarder I'll abstain from the contest, but will happily contribute eggs on a semi-regular basis! Best of luck to my newly-inspired fellow blacktip hoarders! Edited January 17, 2020 by Firefury Amahira Typo fix Share this post Link to post
Posted January 16, 2020 Yeah Blacktip I'll sign up and here is my group: https://dragcave.net/group/113879 Share this post Link to post
Posted January 16, 2020 Gonna sign up too! Group link: Holly Contest 2020 A sinomorph holding the grp currently. Share this post Link to post
Posted January 16, 2020 I'm signing up - here's my group! https://dragcave.net/group/112877 Share this post Link to post
Posted January 16, 2020 I would like to sign up, please and thank you. Here is my group https://dragcave.net/group/113905 Share this post Link to post
Posted January 17, 2020 Darn I'm not a fan of waterhorses and don't care much for blacktips either At least I'm expanding my collection though Here's my group (with a placeholder until I catch something) https://dragcave.net/group/113932 Share this post Link to post
Posted January 17, 2020 I'd like to sign up this year! Here's my group link, currently with a placeholder hatchie: https://dragcave.net/group/113937 Share this post Link to post
Posted January 18, 2020 The following users have been added to the list: Deinosaur Mochi PrincessLucy MnKn10 Zhiyi1015 PapaverK Wahya lumartistic Kovia (this is all who have asked to sign up so far) Share this post Link to post
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