Okay, I've decided on the next activity. Please tell me if you think this is interesting. If no one wants to participate, I'll just think of something else.

We're going to have another drawing contest. It seems that drawing is more popular than I first thought.

I thought it would be cool if we all tried to design our own characters for an original anime/manga. I think this idea could spice up the activity from just a normal drawing contest a little and try to spark some creativity.

Here are the rules:

1. You must draw at least three original characters that would go well together in a manga or anime. Therefore, it would probably be to your benefit to draw them all in the same art style. You could also draw non-human characters too if they would fit appropriately.

As of right now, I'm going to say that you can either draw each character separately or all together in one picture. You will probably fair better if you draw them all together in an interesting way, though.

2. The drawings must be in color. It doesn't matter how you color them, but I don't think I'm going to allow black and white. It shouldn't take that much more effort to use some color.

3. I'm not sure if I should make this a requirement, but I think it would be nice if you named your characters.

I may think of a few more requirements within the next couple days if I think of something or if I get some feedback from other members.

If anyone has a suggestion to amend the rules, send me a PM.

Also, I will be needing a couple judges. I'm thinking that I will accept just about anyone who wants to be one, but remember that you can't participate if you are judging. I think two or three would be a good number. If no one wants to judge, I'll be the judge.
*I will even consider people who aren't part of this club and just lurk about.


If you are thinking about participating, please send me a PM telling me that you will. This way, I'll be able to tell if this idea will be successful or not, and I can plan accordingly. This may also be anonymous, so I'm not sure if we should reveal who are all participating before hand.

I'm thinking that the deadline will be June 13, but that could change depending upon when most people turn in their finished product.

If anyone has any questions or comments, send me a PM, and I'll try to clarify.

I'm hoping that this turns out to be a success, and we could possibly use these character designs again for something else like story writing or an RP of some sort.