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The EVE Portraits Contest is a brand-new competition to see who can create the most outstanding EVE Online character portrait.

The reason why I decided to create this contest, is because of the number of great portraits I’ve seen in the game, and which I believe should be shared with the rest of the EVE Online community. The goal of the contest is to encourage player creativity, and provide in-game rewards for their efforts.

Though it’s quite well-known that there are many scams which are allowed in EVE Online, this is not one of them. The contest is a legitimate competition with real prizes, and it’s also a fun way to showcase the amazing artwork and interesting character portraits that player’s create within the game.

The EVE Portraits Contest will give someone the chance to win a faction battleship, faction cruiser or faction frigate for just a 20 million isk entry fee, along with their character’s portrait. NOTE: There is NO ENTRY FEE for Round 8. DO NOT send any ISK.

Prizes

1st Place - Megathron Quafe Edition + Men's Quafe T-Shirt YC 113 (2.7 billion isk value)
2nd Place - PLEX + Men's Quafethron T-Shirt (1 billion isk value)
3rd Place - Quafe Catalyst + Men's Quafe T-Shirt YC 114, 115, 116 (350 million isk value)

The winners will also have their portraits featured on the website www.EVEportraits.com

Men's T-Shirts will be sustituted for women's upon request. Non-winning contestants will receive a consolation prize, distributed via private contract by Dark Matter Commodities and Dark Star MegaCorp™.

Rules

1. One entry is allowed per character for each round of the contest.

2. Entry fee is FREE for Round 8.

3. One “redo” of your character’s portrait submission is allowed, and no more, at a cost of 10 million isk, with a mail sent from the character to Reality X with the word “redo” in the subject heading. Nothing else should be written in the main content box of the mail.

4. Each round of the contest runs for 28 days from the official start date until the close date. After the round closes, judging will begin and the winners will be contacted and awarded their prizes shortly thereafter.

5. No private conversations or mails to Reality X asking about The EVE Portraits Contest are allowed. This is to keep the contest unbiased and fair. If this rule is broken even once, your entry into the current round of the contest will be invalidated and your entry fee will be kept. No exceptions. Any attempt at bribery of the judge will also result in your character’s immediate disqualification for entry into the current round. All of the information you need to know is posted here, however Reality X will answer any questions about the contest in a public forum, such as this thread or in-game local chat.

6. A character on an inactive account may still be submitted. Trial accounts may also enter.

7. Reality X and his alts (Atomsmasher/5yndicate/Fantasy X/Meta-Tron/Evangeline X/Splinter Cage/UItraviolet/Zero PLEX) are not permitted to enter The EVE Portraits Contest.

8. All winners agree to have their names and winning portraits posted on www.EVEportraits.com

Contest fees are non-refundable.

How to Enter

The Gallery

If you would like to have your character’s portrait featured in the Gallery for free, just send an in-game mail to Reality X with the word “gallery” in the subject heading. Nothing else should be written in the main content box of the mail. Please note that this gallery is not part of The EVE Portraits Contest. For all winning portraits, please go to the Winners Gallery on the website. Also, let me know in your mail if you would like your portrait on the Facebook fan page.

The Contest

Step 1. Send an in-game mail to Reality X from the character you wish to enter, with the word “contest” in the subject heading. Nothing else should be written in the main content box of the mail. Please DO NOT post here as your entry into the contest.

Step 2. There is NO ENTRY FEE for Round 8. Please DO NOT send any ISK for your entry. Portrait “redo” fees are still in effect (See Rules).

You will receive a confirmation mail of your character’s entry into the contest (please, no high CSPA charge or you won't receive this mail. You will still be entered in the contest).

Please read and understand the rules before entering. Check the Winners Gallery on the EVE Portraits website after the closing date to see the winning portraits. All winners will be notified in-game.

Round 8 - Finished

No. of Entries: 398 (as of Dec. 1)

Start Date: Monday Nov. 3, 2014 – 12:00 AM EST (05:00 EVE Time)

Finish Date: Monday Dec. 1, 2014 – 12:00 AM EST (05:00 EVE Time)

I will be the judge and final decision-maker over all character portrait submissions for The EVE Portraits Contest.

Since 2005, I've been a known and respected member of the EVE Online community. Some of you may know me from selling rare commodities on contracts through my corporations, Dark Matter Commodities and Dark Energy Products. At no time have I ever scammed or attempted to scam any other members of the EVE community. I'm staking my reputation and business with this contest.

An accomplished artist and graphic designer for over 20 years, I'm confident that I've got the ability to make the final decisions for all winning portraits.

What Am I Looking For in a Winning Portrait?

Well, anything really. Mostly I'm looking for creative, serious, funny, well-designed or interesting portraits. The sky (or galaxy in this case) is the limit.

Have fun!

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Now taking entries. Prizes are still to be determined and will be announced soon...

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bump. 65 entries so far.

Happy 3rd birthday to EVE Portraits!

Reality X and Dark Star MegaCorp™ would like to thank the EVE community for helping to make it such a success.

Start of Round 8 with the first place winner receiving the Megathron Quafe Edition and Men's Quafe T-Shirt YC 113!

72 entries so far.

Contest finishes Dec. 1, 2014.

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