Have you participated in the last Bio-Cup? Help the new comers and give some word of advice to them!

Credits to Raviel, his comment inspired me to make this topic!
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This is my very first time! I have been really upping my game for this (custom torsos, new weapon design, and female mocs :O). I'm psyched!

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:D
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Newbies (people new to MOCpages but probably aren't any people),a little advice from someone who has participated in the Bio Cup

-Make sure your photos aren't bad.

-You have,like two weeks to post your entry,MAKE the most of it!

-Don't go too simple,it'll score low.

-Proper spelling and grammar would help. :p

-Pictures,show off everthing on the MOC.

-Don't use often colors on MOCs that are from others too,doesn't make it unique (well,not for this round,but it's likely that there'll be a catergory for you to make a MOC with color xD)

-Make sure to post a little earlier than the deadline. Alot of things get in the way when you post last minute.

-Don't think to yourself that the MOC is good enough. Make it even better! That's improving as a MOCist!

-Bios about the BIONICLE would be great! You never know,they could bump up your score. ;)

-Everyone loves a good twist,right? From last year's Bio Cup,the elimatories round and Baron Von Ben beheld the power by making a weapon. So it'll be really cool for judges to see that kind of stuff,and score better.

-Post after your opponent has,it'll give you a chance to look at their entry AND make yours better.



That's all I can think of,for now.
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It sounds simpler than it is. ;)

Choose a BIONICLE from the theme,remake it and done!

If there's anything in particular that you need help with,I'll be glad to.
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If you have any questions, I'm open. ;) Old veteran right here!

~ Shave
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Make your own version of an official character.

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For all of you still in doubt as to what you must build,let me show you an example.

This is the Mata-Nui special edition set: http://images.wikia.com/bionicle/images/f/f1/CGI_Toa_Mata_Nui_Titan.jpg

And this is my remake/reboot of it: http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/176837

See?I completely remade it while still retaining it's main characteristics such as color scheme, weapon, size, and so forth.
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You're welcome comrade!

Please read the rules and the eliminatories topic. If you still have any doubts, ask them in the "eliminatories" or "questions" topic. For further guidance, refer to the "a word of advice" topic.
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Do we have to participate, or can we stay in the group so we get the new creations on our homepage? I'm going to try either way, I was just wondering.
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Sure, you can stay and just watch if you want.
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im good with idea and i'm a veteran so ask me for advice and i will gladly help
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I've never done a Bionicle contest of this magnitude before, but I've got some experience, and also some creativity to spare! :D
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Who chooses your opponent?
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This is the eliminatories so it's every man for himself. In following rounds we'll get matchups.

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Oh,cool.
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I was around when the last Bio-Cup was on it was quite the contest I didn't participate mainly because then I was not good enough I'm up for it now and I also have $100 to use on Bricklink! If people can actually appreciate my entry for its design and not it's size I will make it to the next round!
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100$!!!!! Sigh I don't have the use of bricklink at my fingertips so piece resourcefullness is vital to make good mocs for me. :D
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Same here.

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We can. Put you MOCs where your mouth is...
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This is my first time!

I have my entry standing right in front of me, I'm still going through the improvement proses:)
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this is my first bio-cup too, although i did watch last years intently.
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This is my first time ever entering a mocpages contest.I just hope I can keep up with the messages and round details, also the deadlines I'll have to note.
I hope I score well and have a good opponent should I be faced with one :)
Have fun all ^_^
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Same here! Good luck, everyone!
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Well, there's already a lot of good advice given, but all I can say is be original. Have your own style. Creating something unique in your own image is a favorable attribute for every builder. Copying designs on the other hand is not. Experiment. Idealize. Each of us have a unique imagination and we are meant to use it.
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Oooh, if this was Facebook I would have Liked this comment.
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am I to late to enter??
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Unfortunately, yes. But there's always next year!
I made the same error on last year's Bio-Cup. >.<
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This is my 2nd Bio-Cup, and boy, I have improved VASTLY since last year. I made it to Round 3 when the Image Crash of 2011 happened, the round was postponed for almost a month. I didn't have Flickr then, so I had to post my pics using a free image sharing website, it was horrible! I got beat with a 4-1 vote by Adam Toh (who is unfortunately no longer active I think). It was fun, and I hope I can do great this year.



Yeah, you did. But you made it this year, and most likely have a great shot at winning. Did last year's winner (Shadowgear) even post anything for this year?
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Good advice. Be true to your vision and push your skills a little further every time.
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