Hello everyone! I deeply apologize for my absence as life's endeavor's managed to intertwine into my affairs. Because of this, I am adding the days I delayed this update onto the deadline, changing it from February 2nd to February 7th however, if people demand they need more time, I will be kind enough to grant you all an extension.
Anyways, I'm going to recap the updated rules, contestants as well as the prize once again because it doesn't hurt to always refresh participants and myself.
Updated Rules
1.) You are allowed to do either a one shot or mutlichapter parody fic. Note that we're going to step it up a notch here and the parody must be based off of Smash Bros, other video game related jokes (Talk Shit, Get Fit, etc.), memes, or even wacky trends which are common in fanfiction. For instance, someone could write a parody fic centered around the joke of certain characters getting more of the spotlight in stories than others, a characterization trait (pyromaniac Roy, vain Marth, etc.), funny battle experiences, ballot results gone wrong, dating sims to even a parody of other games such as Mario Party (the game that ruins friendships)! The possibilities are endless.
- Note that parodies of infamous fics such as Supper Smash Bros and My Immortal are NOT allowed. I say this because we all know that Mishonh From God has been beaten to death and as for My Immortal, we already have a Smash Brothers parody of that particular story.
- You can parody game related jokes that have already been done (S-Support joke, etc.) however, here's the catch: your story cannot mirror the existing one.
2) For lengths, the max you can write up for a one shot is 17,000 words and for multi-chapter is 150,000 (note that author's notes do not count). The reason why the word count is high because I personally feel that smaller limits not only make those who usually write more feel pressured, but it allows for those particularly doing one shots to put everything they want to implement into their story.
3) Characters from other video games are allowed however, please state which game and franchise they are coming from so you can help other readers easily identify the characters. This also goes for characters that are from familiar franchises as well, seeing how not everyone has had the chance to play the game or have no clue who you are talking about. - In addition to this, anime characters are allowed if they had a game made for them before. PC games also count.
4) Any rating is fine. Same with any pairing(s) whether it be het, male slash or female slash (I can handle all three).
5) I caved in and decided to allow original characters as well however, you cannot do stories that parody Mary Sues/Gary Stus. They're not the primary focus of this contest.
Contestants
bladewielder05
LucarioFan3 - KingShadow
GintaxAlvissForever
MahNati
Retronym
EMPIRE OF JOY
Mikaela Vermillion Hyakuya
NitrotheKidd88
Shana Hager
Ender2142
Now let's head over to the good stuff aka the prizes! I somehow managed to convince a good friend of mine to hand out doodles as prizes. Examples of their art can be seen at scepterofsouls dot tumblr dot com.
3rd place: A Favorite/Follow and a sketch of your favorite Smasher.
2nd place: A Favorite/Follow and a colored sketch of your favorite Smasher
1st Place: A Favorite/Follow and a cleaned up drawing of your favorite Smasher.
Now remember to have fun and embrace your inner meme. ;)