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The theme for this cycle is the zodiac. Here on Project Mene, we're looking to the stars and beyond to serve as the inspiration for this cycle's batch of contestants! Challenges will all revolve around central themes of the zodiac, and are sure to push the buttons from what Project Mene has done before!
5.15.14:
Sign up now for the next round of Project Mene!
3.30.14: Let's go! :D
3.15.14: Okay everyone, so there's about a week left to finish signing up! If you think you know anyone who might want to join in, go ahead and tell them about the contest! Sign ups will be closing on the 23rd!
some.date.Hey everyone! I know that you have all been waiting patiently for us to update you on everything that has been happening behind the scenes with Project Mene, which I’m sorry about, but we’re happy to start filling you all in on the things we have been discussing. Below I have a list of changes that Cora and I have discussed thoroughly, which we hope will address all of the problems we have experienced in the past while hosting this contest. Some of the changes are more drastic than others, but we are doing these changes because we’re tired of seeing the same things happen over and over again with no real consequences. So without further ado, here are some things that we’re excited to announce:
- All previous winners/contestants will receive a clean slate. This means anyone is eligible for this next cycle of Project Mene, after which we will return to our three-cycle eligibility wait.
- Dedication Requirements: During the application process, we will have very specific run dates for the cycle listed, which you will be expected to be available for the duration of the contest. If you sign up to participate and drop out before the first challenge is over (without a valid reason), you will effectively be banned (placed on probation)* from participating as a contestant in future challenges.
- We want users to want to be part of this contest and if you don’t have the time to dedicate to it, we want to offer your spot to users who do. Sorry if this comes off as harsh.
- We don’t want to exclude anyone from participating, so if this is the case, we’ll require that you wait at least one cycle before you can participate again.
- Group Challenges: Each cycle will have at least one group challenge; so be prepared to participate in them if you expect to participate.
- Group Challenge Scores will be determined by having judges submit a group score out of ten, which will then be averaged and added to contestant’s individual scores.
- Contestant count will be reduced from ten contestants per cycle to eight. This will allow us to host more cycles more often.
- Application Process: Applications will run as normal via the Project Mene Blog, but contestants will be chosen on a first come, first served basis. If we receive excess applications, we will PM those users before we start the application process for the next cycle and offer them first dibs at a spot.
- Each cycle will have exactly six challenges, which effectively works out to a six to eight week cycle time counting time for events or personal setbacks for the hosts, but they will be no longer than eight weeks total.
- This one is a biggie! We’re giving the Mentor one save per cycle. Mentors will be able to save a single eliminated contestant once during the duration of the contest. However, there is a catch. The Mentor must use his or her save by no later than the end of the third elimination and can only save the user eliminated that week.
- Images must be uploaded to Imgur or ImageShack only, just like with UP so we don't lose any images accidentally.
- Contestants will be notified to check their entries once uploaded to ensure that nothing is missing or incorrect; they will be pinged alongside the judges and will have 12 hours to notify Cora or Seiki if something needs changing.
- If scores/contests are put up late, deadlines will be updated according to the hour that the update occurred.
- Because prizes have been inconsistent in the past, we’re making a set prize for each cycle. Prizes will be set at 5000g each cycle, or contestants will be allowed to choose one (or more) items equivalent to 5000g from Project Mene's inventory.
- Last, but not least, there will be no more double elimination challenges.
- I know this was a long read, but they are changes that we have felt are necessary for running a better contest. If we find that these changes do not work, then we will continue to tweak them until we find a solution that works for everyone.
- Additionally, applications and the new cycle theme will go up for the next cycle Sunday, March 2nd, at noon, Arizona time, and will be available until March 23rd. The first challenge will be available on March 30th.
If you have any questions, feel free to post them here in the thread or PM Cora or myself (Seiki) and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Thanks everyone!
PS. The thread will begin to see a makeover during the next couple of weeks leading up to the new cycle. I will be updating things periodically as I have time between my schoolwork and my internship.
11.3.13 Let the games begin!
9.30.13 Applications are now available! Apply now so we can start on the 13th!
APPLY NOW!
8.6.13 HOLY SHIZ YO, IT'S SHARK WEEK! Join our Shark Week avatar contest now. Entries due Tuesday, August 13th. See
post 7 for more details!
6.12.13 Thread update currently in progress. First challenge will be available Sunday at 12PM EST.
5.18.13 Applications are now available! Click the link below to apply for the next cycle!
APPLY HERE!
5.15.13 Hi hi! Seiki here! There's been a bit of stirring lately about the upcoming cycle, which will be cohosted this time by yours truly and the wonderful Cora Lorington who has done a great job orchestrating the current cycle. All challenges aside, dealing with timing and such, I personally feel that this cycle has been amazing! I love seeing all the old challenges again, and getting a real feel for what contestants had to go through during my time as sole host of this fun competition! It's tough! That said, I hope you're all ready for some changes.
Project Mene is heading for a full revamp with this upcoming cycle. There's going to be a lot more organization, a new layout, new judging structure, new everything! I'm in the process of overhauling a lot of the existing material found in the thread, tweaking rules and doing general updates. There is also a PM Closet in the works starting with this cycle, and if anyone from any of the previous cycle has any of their old entries and remembers what the challenges were, please PM them to Project Mene so we can account for them in that thread soon as it's completed.
As I posted in the thread earlier, applications for the next cycle will be going up really soon! We're hoping for a mid-June start as I'll be leaving for Quebec for my study abroad program at the beginning of July so I want to make sure that the contest is up and running and that the new format works before I have to disappear for a week or so while I adjust to life 2700 miles from home! Be on the lookout for more announcements in the next few days!
12.31.12 Applications are Up for Cycle 10, please do apply! And Tell your friends, Cora would like to see a big turn out for her first cycle.
http://www.menewsha.com/forum/blogs/...-cycle-10.html
12.20.12: Hi everyone! I know this has been a long and drawn-out cycle, something that I had originally hoped to avoid but it turns out luck was not on my side again. Scores have been added and the prize has been sent out to the winner. Congratulations Maria, and to all the other contestants, you did a wonderful job! Honestly, I think you all deserved to be winners, but there can only be one!
Also, as most of you know, this is my last cycle as host of Project Mene. I've decided to step down because I no longer have adequate time to spend on Mene to keep track of everything. This doesn't mean it's the end for the contest though. Our very own
Cora Lorington: has accepted the hosting position for the next cycle, something I think will really bring new life to the contest! Cora is amazing, so I have no doubt that she'll do us all proud!
Thanks again to everyone who has ever participated or been a part of Project Mene. I have a lot of amazing memories with you guys! I'll keep stopping in occasionally to see who things are going! I hope you're all well during the holiday season!
8.4.12: Hi guys. I've been noticing a trend of really long descriptions this cycle when contestants have been turning in their entries, and I just wanted to inform you all that in regards to that, there's been a new rule added. I'll post it here so you can see it, but it has been added to the official rules. The reason for this rule change, is that I want your entries to speak for themselves with minimal input from you guys. The judges should be able to interpret the entries the way that makes the most sense to them, and I think that long descriptions don't really help them, or at least they don't help me.
"Contestants will be allowed to provide a brief description/explanation of their entry that is no longer than 75 words, with one link to video or image reference not counting towards that total."
7.10.12: With the contestants all confirmed and the judges ready to go, the official first round will be starting sometime tomorrow. Not entirely sure what time I'll have it up, but since it's starting in the middle of the week instead of a Sunday like it normally would, it's going to work a bit different time-wise. No worries though. I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone can come up with!
6.27.12: Just a little update for everyone. The
application period has been extended to July 6th to allow us to achieve the amount of contestants we need in order to start a new round. As a reminder, the referral bonus is still in place, so refer your friends and get us some new blood in here!
Also, thank you to CK and the staff for giving us a chance to do a site-wide advertisement to promote the return of the contest. Hopefully it's a success in more ways than one!
One final thing. The prize for this cycle has officially been determined. The winner will receive Les Voiles d'Or and 2500g!
6.10.12: Hi everyone! So I just wanted to let you know that
applications are up and it's time for you all to go and apply! And if you can, tell your friends. Because I want to see a large turnout for our grand reopening. Applications will run until midnight, June 29th, and I'll be notifying the selected judges and contestants on July 1st, with the first round to start July 4th!
Also, since I bet you're all wondering, I've decided that the theme for this cycle of Project Mene is going to be Hollywood! I have so much fun stuff planned for you guys and I can't wait for you to see the challenges.
One more thing. To help bring in new contestants, I'm including a bit of an incentive for you all to help spread the word of the contest. For every user that you refer to Project Mene that applies as a serious applicant, I will give you 100g! I really want this contest to be a success and I need your help to do it! Thanks!
6.1.12: I know that it has been a while since Project Mene was fully functioning but I’m fully prepared to get back into the loop of things and get it rolling again. As it stands, I’m looking to start the upcoming cycle the first week of June, so I will be looking for contestants and judges alike to aid me in rebooting the contest that we all know and love. To make this happen, I’m hoping that I can get you all to help me out in advertising the contest, so for every user that you get to apply (please have them include your usernames as a reference when they fill out the application), I will give you 100g! I know it’s not much, but I think a large part of why Project Mene started slacking was because there was a lack of awareness within the other forums and I can’t really be everywhere to advertise it all the time.
Applications will begin on or around June 10th, so keep a lookout for an announcement then.
