The teams behind Tales of Pirates, the ToP forum, ToP Face book and ToP Space are getting ready to hold a huge Comics Contest; giving Comic fans and amateur artists the chance to show off their talent and above all imagination. The event will begin on October, 1^st. An awesome zero-curse Black Dragon Set awaits the winners. If you have a creative streak or a boundless imagination then this is the event for you!

Eligibility:

All ToP players who enjoy designing comics

Event Content:

Each month officials will announce a theme. Entrants must use ToP characters, props, and scenery to create a relevant comic. Contestants can use software or create their own artwork by hand, but participating works must be original and have clear graphics and concise text. To join, entrants must submit their work on the official forum at http://forum.top.igg.com for consideration. Once the best comics are selected, game officials will publish them on the ToP Facebook and MySpace pages. Creators may even get the chance to work with the ToP team to present their comics to the community.

To enter, simply paste your work into a reply to the event post.

Click here to join.

Event Schedule:

The Comic Strip Comics Contest is a regular monthly event. Submissions must be made no later than the 27th day of each month.  The winning comic strips will be announced on the first day of the following month, with the release of the awards and the announcement of the theme for the next competition.

Event Rewards:

To entice players to come up with their very best work, the ToP Team and IGG have rolled out a plethora of fantastic awards, including the ultimate prize and the zero-curse Black Dragon Set. Our officials will announce the rewards selected at the start of each month at the same time that the theme is announced.

Notice:

1.      The copy right of entries is shared by the designer and IGG official, the authorization is made at comic designer granting IGG official the right to use as soon as the video works submitted.

2.      All entries will be able to be used by IGG and TOP officials in the promotion events.

3.      IGG reserves all rights to final judgment of the event.

Whether you want to show off your talents for a chance to win the prizes or can’t wait to enjoy some of your fellow players’ comic strips, join in the fun today and help celebrate the ToP Comic Strip Comics Contest.

The ToP Team

IGG

The TOP officials are all set to set the fashion world ablaze! Why? Well it's simple; we want to make our own T-shirts! But the best part is that we want you to design them for us! So if you think you've got what it takes to set the fashion standard then we want to see. Not only will you be showered with kudos and adoration for being so stylish but you will also stand the chance of winning the TOP award as well as many other cool rewards. Remember it's easy to walk but it's better to strut!
 

Event Duration:
June, 19th --- June, 30th EDT (GMT-4)
 

T-shirt Design Requirement:
1.The design must be based on round collar T-shirt (See the T-shirt module below for reference.)
 

2.Players must show the illustrated T-shirt from 2 sides: front and back.
 

3.The T-shirt design must contain the game features, or game play of TOP. Any style or color choice is great. Express yourself!
 

Event Rules:
1.Upload your work into your space, like myspace, facebook or your favorite BLOG website.
 

2.You can also submit your work to the TOP BLOG, or the TOP zone at Facebook.

Click here for details of the TOP BLOG guide.

Click here to experience the TOP zone at Facebook. 

 

3.Create a post in which to paste your work address, account name and Server name.  No Spam!!!
Reply here:http://forum.top.igg.com/viewthread.php?tid=129860&page=1&extra=page%3D1
 

4.All entries must be suitable for general viewing; no politics, vulgar language. All offensive content will be automatically rejected and the sender may face punishment.
 

5.IGG reserves all rights to final judgment of the event.
 

Selection:
The official will choose the best and most stylish original work from all of the entries. The number of winners is open ended.
 

Event Rewards:
The Best Original Award
1st Prize: a Soul of the Black Dragon,a Goddess's Favor,a Fire Shadow Set, 2 Christmas Dinners, and 1000 TOP credits.
 

2nd Prize: a Goddess's Favor, a Fire Shadow Set, 2 Christmas Dinners and 1000 TOP credits
 

3rd Prize: a Fire Shadow Set, 2 Christmas Dinners, and 1000 TOP credits.
 

Honorable Mentions: 100 TOP credits,Million Dollar Note *1
 

The rewards will be credited into the winning players' accounts within 7 working days after the winner's list has been announced. If you have any ideas or suggestions, please feel free to contact us . Thanks!
 

Enjoy and have fun!
 

TOP Team, IGG
 

Summer is almost here, and as things heat up outside, IGG is offering some sizzling summer anniversary events for their Buzz members to enjoy inside.

IGG reserves the rights to final interpretation of the events and their rules. 

Event Introduction:

Event I:  TOP COSPLAY SHOW

When you really like and admire a character you can often find yourself adopting some of their signature catchphrases and attitudes. In a nut shell this is what we call COSPLAY. Not only copying the character’s style and fashion, but also their verve and charm.  But in a break from the norm we are going to move the COSPLAY forum from the convention hall to the web. Join us by uploading your TOP COSPLAY Video or photo work onto your space, (like myspace, facebook or your favorite BLOG website). So you can share your work with all of the other Comic and Animation fans online. The best work will win huge prizes!

 Event II:  The skillful craftsman

The aim of the game is to take everyday objects and redesign to fit into the world of Tales of Pirates. Take a picture of your work and upload it onto your space like myspace, facebook or your favorite BLOG website. The most vivid and interesting work will win great prizes.

 Event III:  The creative maker

Innovation exists everywhere. Just use your imagination to create something really groovy using our TOP designs, including all characters, Monsters, BOSSes, and items etc. Upload your picture into your space, (like myspace, facebook or your favorite BLOG website) and join our innovation contest. 

Event Duration: April, 27^th --- May, 20^th EDT (GMT-4) 

 Event Rules:1.      Choose to join in any of the above 3 events, and then you will be eligible to join in all of them.2.      Upload your work into your space, like myspace, facebook or your favorite BLOG website. You can also submit your work to the TOP BLOG, or the TOP zone at Facebook.Click here：http://forum.top.igg.com/viewthread.php?tid=106477&extra=page%3D1 for details of the TOP BLOG guide.Click here：http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tales-of-Pirates/66505741234 to experience the TOP zone at Facebook. 3.      The theme of your work must be Tales of Pirates, and must be in the form of a video, photo or picture.4.      Reply to paste your blog's link which have your works , your account , no spam ! Reply here：http://forum.top.igg.com/viewthread.php?tid=125899&extra=page%3D15.      All entries must be suitable, not contain politics, vulgar language. All offensive content will be automatically rejected. 6.      Entrants must prepare their own costumes, make-up and hairstyles.7.      IGG reserves all rights to final judgment of the event. Selection:The official will choose the best original work from everything received and then select 3 to be given the Best COSPLAY Award, 3 to be given the Skillful Craftsman Award, and 3 to be given the Creative Producer Award. Event Rewards:

Best Producer Award*3

1^st Prize：a Soul of the Black Dragon，a Goddess’s Favor，a Caribbean apparel set，2 Christmas Dinners，and 1000 TOP credits。

Skillful Craftsman Award*3

Creative Maker Award*3

3^rd Prize：a Caribbean apparel set，and 2 Christmas Dinners

The rewards will be credited into the winning players’ accounts within 7 working days after the winner’s list has been announced. If you have any ideas or suggestions, please feel free to contact us . Thanks!

TOP Team, IGG

And here we'd like to share a few firsthand hot SS with you all, here comes the frist group--

Pic 1: Threat approaching!!

Pic 2: bite me? well, nvm :D

Pic 3: hey, help!..

Pic 4: First impression of the new PVP Maze-- well..NOT Friendly at all!

Pic 5: totally stunned..

Pic 6: ..but, anyway, the snowflakes are kinda nice...

Pic 7: Wanna know what treasure is inside the Lv110 Chest??

Pic 8: Ah, the GREAT North Ville and the tiny GM lol

To be continued...

Event Duration

March, 13^th --- March, 21^st EDT (GMT-4)

 Event Rules

1.Our official will release a designated sentence as start of a BLOG. Build-up-a-Sequence Article starts from the following sentence: In Ascaron Calendar 2112, a group of archaeologists happened to find an old chest wrapped in algae when they were salvaging ancient ship wrecks in the Magical Ocean. and then the 1^st entrant can continue to write a paragraph after that sentence, then the 2^nd entrant should take the ending sentence of the 1^st paragraph as start sentence, and continue to write another article, and so on. Click it to Login: http://topblog.blog.igg.com/index.php

2.The content of your words should be related to Tales of Pirates.

3.The length of each paragraph should be no longer than 50 words, or it will be disqualified.

4.To enter, create a post there. Entrants can click the Comments button to enter their information, entering a theme in the "Topic" Bar, the required paragraph in the Text (Required) Bar and the account name and server in the "Text (Required)” Bar. Finally, click "Send" to finish.

5.Your blog should not contain political material and vulgar or offensive material will be removed immediately.

6.IGG reserves all rights to the final judgment of the event. 

Event Rewards:

l        Excellent Literary Award: LV4 Flash Bomb *8, Lv4 Grenade *8, Lv4 Radiation*8, and Lv4 Soul Detector*8

Event Duration:December,17^th --- December,26^th  

Event Rules:

1.      Entrants must activate their BLOG at http://blog.igg.com before taking part.

2.      The theme of the entry should be “The Experience of Gaming”, and the content should be related to Tales of Pirates.

3.      Entrants must put their work under the category of Tales of Pirates. The following is the guide to set your BLOG category: click here 

4.      Entrants should click this link to create a post there and paste their game account number and BLOG address. Entrants can click the Comments button to enter their information, entering a theme in the “Topic” Bar, game account in the Text (Required) Bar and the BLOG address in the “Text (Required) ” Bar. Finally, click “Send” to finish.

5.      Your blog should not contain political material and vulgar or offensive material will be removed immediately.

6.      IGG deserves all rights to the final judgment of the event.  Event Rewards:Excellent Literary Award: Chest of Enigma *1, Million Dollar Note *1, a Christmas Cap*1. 

Please note that there is no limit to the number of winners. 

If you have any ideas or suggestions for our BLOG, please feel free to contact us through the link：http://topblog.blog.igg.com/index.php?op=ViewArticle&articleId=3324 Thanks for your time.    

Showcase your talents and share splendid in-game stories!

Click here http://blog.igg.com/ to join!

Event Duration:

November 11th - November 17th

Event Rules:

1.Participants must activate their BLOG at http://blog.igg.com/ before taking part.

2.Participants must choose one of the topics listed below and blog about it. There will be no limit to the content and no limit to the number of words. You can also use game screenshots to add an interesting dynamic to your blog posts.

Topics
Cities
Argent City
Shaitan City
Thundoria Castle
Icicle City

NPCs
Newbie guild-Senna
Newbie guild-Resline
Newbie guild-Angela

Props
Mordo Junior
Fairy of Accuracy
Ebony Dragon Wings
Happy Holiday Magazine

3. Choose Tales of Pirates under the BLOG category of the COSPLAY Contest. Click here to see how to get to the Tales of Pirates BLOG, simply follow the directions.

4.Create a post to paste our BLOG address and post address, no spamming. Click here and join in ^^

5.Your posts should not contain any political content, vulgar language any other form of offensive content.

6.IGG reserves all rights to final judgment of the event.

Selection:
The 3 Best Blogs will be awarded an Excellent Original Award.

Rewards of the Excellent Original Award:
Chest of Enigma*1, Super Amplifier of Strive*5, Party Exp Fruit *5, Bun*5, Spring Roll*5, and Steam Bun*5.

http://forum.top.igg.com/viewthread.php?tid=110739&page=1&extra=page%3D1