So, because it's just me, I decided to add another scoring category, so that there are more points, and less of a gap between people. I actually was going to add this at the start of the seven stages, but I forgot. lol

Also, I wanted to say again, that I'm really proud of all of you! Beautiful work!! :D







Jamie May - Toblie


10/10 - How well this stage of grief was represented.
10/10 - Creativity
10/10 - Picture
10/10 - Overall (pic and poem)

Total - 40/40

Arabesque Van Albrecht - CeleSeraphym


10/10 - How well this stage of grief was represented.
10/10 - Creativity
10/10 - Picture
10/10 - Overall (pic and poem)

Total - 40/40

Lemiko Samura - ChicagoStorm


10/10 - How well this stage of grief was represented.
9/10 - Creativity
10/10 - Picture
10/10 - Overall (pic and poem)

Total - 39/40

Lilith Noir - SweetBaby


10/10 - How well this stage of grief was represented.
8/10 - Creativity
8/10 - Picture
9/10 - Overall (pic and poem)

Total - 35/40

Ebony Flame - Bubby189


10/10 - How well this stage of grief was represented.
8/10 - Creativity
8/10 - Picture
9/10 - Overall (pic and poem)

Total - 35/40

Lucille Donovan - KelleD014


8/10 - How well this stage of grief was represented.
7/10 - Creativity
8.5/10 - Picture
9/10 - Overall (pic and poem)

Total - 32.5/40


Dropped out

Umbra Willow - RepulsiveDesire1


Eliminated

No one, since RD dropped.



Good luck on the next assignment!! :D

Assignment Seven

The Seven Stages of Grief


-Stage Three: Anger-


In these last assignments, you will be required to turn in a picture and corresponding(meaning explaining the picture) gothic poem that represents each one of the seven stages of grief. Now, I'm not going completely along with the list of stages...I've picked and chosen the ones that I feel will work the best for this competition. Also, even though these assignments coincide, your pictures don't have too. I'd like to keep these pretty open, but one guideline is that I don't want any cutesy-pie pictures! I would prefer it if you'd stay on the serious side for these last assignments, since grief is a serious thing! Make it your goal to make people cry!

Anywho!! So, here's stage three: anger! Each contestant will be required to submit a photo and corresponding poem that represent guilt. Again, this is wide open, but try to keep it serious. Have fun and be creative!

Note: This may seem like a fairly easy one to do compared to the others, but try to think outside the box!!


-About the Poetry-

To make it a little easier, I don't care if you write the poetry yourself, or if you use someone elses, just give credit to the original author please!

I suggest you look up gothic poetry online for inspiration and to really get the idea of what it is.

Also, here's a Gothic Poem Generator if you're having trouble....also if you want a good laugh...


-Rules-

1. Please only post ONE picture.

2. No copying!

3. Editing is allowed, but PLEASE keep it to a MINIMUM!! Really, the only editing allowed is stuff like cropping, lighting, stuff like making the pic black and white or sepia...stuff that anyone can do with a basic program. Basically, anything that changes the tone/atmosphere of the pic is ok. Also, if there's something like a bald spot that some of the CC hair has at certain angles, then you can fill it in. But that's it! As for editing that's not allowed is stuff like adding/transposing backgrounds or objects. Basically, if it's not in your game or can't be done in your game, then it shouldn't be in your picture! (CC is considered part of your game, so it's ok, duh. lol) This competition is designed to push the limits of your creativity, so use it!

4. No changing models. You must use the one you entered! You can, however, change her hair, clothes, makeup, traits, everything but her face/body(including skintone).

New!(for the seven stages of grief only) You are allowed to change your model's face to look more sad (in CAS). I know sometimes it's difficult to get a good picture when you're model looks too happy.

5. Other sims are allowed in the picture, just make sure your sim is the main focus.

6. Remember to keep it Gothic!


Breaking the rules may lead to elimination. You have been warned!
I've decided to not disqualify anyone, just eliminate them, when they have broken the rules...unless someone drops out or doesn't show, then they will just have the lowest score. With the rate that people have dropped out, it seems unfair to disqualify people.

If you have any questions about the rules, don't hesitate to ask.



-Models-

Lucille Donovan - KelleD014 :D

Lilith Noir - SweetBaby

Ebony Flame - Bubby189 :D

Lemiko Samura - ChicagoStorm :D

Jamie May - Toblie :D

Arabesque Van Albrecht - CeleSeraphym :D



Good luck!!


-Deadline: Midnight PST (Los Angeles time) on Thursday, April 22th!-


If you need an extension, don't hesitate to ask!


-Judges-

Akasha

awesome_phoebe



-Scoring-

?/10 - How well this stage of grief was represented.
?/10 - Creativity
?/10 - Picture
?/10 - Overall (picture and poem together)


-Example-

I'll get it in when I can.

Wow....we're really gettin down to the wire here, aren't we!! It seems like just yesterday that I was posting the sign ups!

Wow assignment 7! yippee and congrats everyone on all the scores (no one was eliminated yeay! but sad to see RD drop)

Now to the drawing boards to think of something.
I think i will have to get angry lol

lol Just try not to break anything!

Looking forward to seeing what everyone does this round. You all are so talented.

I have a few scenario's running through my brain right now. I have a question:might sound dumb but Goth's aren't always dark ,can they have a sense of humor too. I'm going to see how my idea pans out in picture form.It's early and my brain shouldn't be racing this fast without caffeine, it might get hurt,lol

Sure, just as long as it's dark humour. ;)

lol i was playing around with that goth o matic poem thing and i was just clicking randomly lol look what i came up with my mistake. its actually pretty good haha

Remembrance of My Death

Around, all around, the dark memories gather.
My dread grows as doom's scythe falls against my heart.
It mutilates me, and darkly my
blood drips
to the barren land.
In unholy terror I cry out
while my doom takes my hand.
Now alone, my blood falls upon dead eyes.

This is my doom

ive got an idea for my assignment. i hope it turns out as awesome as im picturing it...

Awesome! I know, I love that thing. That's what I used for most of mine, but I filled in the blanks with my own words, and moved stuff around a bit....it's fun, and good inspiration. ;)

its kind of like a mad lib lol i love mad libs XD

Ok so my poem is written now i'm on to searching CC, I know exactly what i am going to do.

And btw it doesn't have to be about death does it just portraying anger right like the last ones.
Sorry stupid question but i have just had brain fart so ....

Ok so i have no life i had to do this while i had free time and my husband wasn't home saying, "You're wasting time blah blah blah"
Any Who

My Dear

I stood and told you my pasts deepest secrets,
But you just stared at me as though you're not present.
I thought you'd comfort me, arms open wide.
Instead you stared blankly, my pain to avoid.
Your arms should have held me, your voice should have soothed.
But instead a cold gesture, replied “My Dear I'm not in the mood.”
Now I stand screaming at these floors and walls,
Your cold icy picture laughs at my calls.
I've ripped up the curtains, unhinged all the doors.
My anger it fills me as I kick over draws.
I look all around; this room me it should fear.
I scream at the ceiling “I hate you My Dear”
my eyes do not see you, my ears do not hear.
I stand there breathless, my rage will not disappear.
The thing I fear most has hit me so hard.
My anger now I can not discard.
This room, me it should fear'
as I stand screaming “I HATE YOU MY DEAR”

OMG Toblie thats freakin AMAZING. and I love how you edited the lighting. Wonderful poem as usual.

Wow...one already?! Nice! Keep them comin!

Toblie!! I loooove it. Thats so awesome. Great job.

p.s. The color tones are seriously perfect.

Toblie!!! You are rockin', girl! Stunning picture...just WOW -- keep up the good work!

Aww shucks thanks guys :flower: , can't wait to see everyone elses take on anger.
So exciting lol.

all those pics were amazing! you guys are so talented it blows me away

I have a *little* bit of an idea, but I'm almost positive that the image in my head is much better than what I could create in the game! :lol:

@Zeri, I say the same thing about all of them!

wow toblie that is amazing! i can feel the anger in that poem and the picture! good job! :lol:

Anger

Death and his henchmen have angered me
taken my beloved ones.
Holding their tortures souls captive
In the bowels of Hell they scream for forgiveness
That falls upon the uncaring ears
of the demons that are his.
I try to spill your demonic blood, The only blood that spills is mine
You take pleasure in my pain and the pain of others.

My soul is mine.
Even though you hold me in your icy grip,
You cannot have me.
As they watch they cannot help me,
As they watch,
The last of us lay dying

God rest the souls of my brethren
God save them,
from the eternal pit of Hell.
Night wanes,
There is no solace
My heart breaks,
but my spirit does not.

wow thats cool bubby! lol and here is mine

i had such a hard time getting the position of the camera that i liked. i have a bunch of different angle ones and stuffs. anyways this is what i came up with.

ANGER

There’s a knot in my stomach,
Pulling tighter within my gut.
The beats-
Getting heavier,
Getting faster with every minute.
My hands clasped fists,
Energy bound to my palm.
A grinding-
The yelling,
Raging with every second.
My voice raises-
Forming a louder sound.
Break the glass,
Shake the room-
My ear drums burst to hear.
Eyes red, a flame inside.
A burning deep within-
It leashes out,
With little thought.
A bang-
A smash,
I am filled with such rage.

By Gabrielle Noelle




im still not happy with it. :-/ but its all i can think of so here it is.

@ bubby: Wow bubby really dark your poem is. (why the heck did i just type a sentence like how yoda speaks) let me rephrase. WOW bubby that poem was really dark, and the picture gives me chills, you know that funny tight feeling you get in your chest when things freak you out. Got It now! ooh.

@kelle: Dunt dunt dunt psycho Glenn Close (fatal attraction) pops into my head so glad there are no cute bunnies dead in this shot. i feel the rage in your poem. And the pic is like stand still i'm going to stab you for this.

Love them both.

aw thanks toblie, but like always i cant take credit for the poem lol i found it on deviantart as usual >.< there is some really great shit on that site! i think i might try my hand at poetry next round if i make it :D

Wow bubby that picture rocks. I love what you did with her dress.

And awesome pic as well Kelle, you can really see the story being played out.

Ooh! Two more already! Keep em comin!!

Thanks guys. That was a nightmare I had a couple of nights ago. LOL I forgot about it then started remembering some.lol, I guess bad dreams are useful sometimes. LOL my daughter just said mine looks like she's constipated.

@Toblie She looks positively enraged!I like the dark colors in your picture and your poem...wow.

@Kelle My! I wouldn't want to tangle with her! Such determination on her face.

lol! i didnt think that when i saw your picture haha

and thats a freaky dream >.>

Those are both unbelievable! Bubby, that was one helluva dream lol! The poem is so dark and full of imagery. Kelle, this is one of your best yet -- and you found the knife! (where?!)

Impossible to keep up with, all 3 of them so far. You guys are simply amazing!

Akasha Can I stay within the same theme with my model if still in the next one? I mean like at the castle with the next assignment. If it's what I think it is it's like the next part of the story (my nightmare). Lordi! I'm talking like Shaggy on scooby doo. " Like Scoob that's a good looking scooby snack" LOL.Must be tired.

@Cel Thanks.

Rofl!! I love Scooby Doo!! It was one of my fav shows when I was a kid.

And, of course! lol It's your picture. ;)

hey cel i found it here :D http://bella3lek4.blogspot.com/2010/01/sims-3-big-bloody-knife.html at first i didnt want to use it because i wanted a simple knife, ya know like she picked up a kitchen knife but it was the only one i could find lol

Thanks Kelle!!!

no problamo, i sent you the email btw

Whoa! o_o Those pictures you guys entered for the last assignment were awesome! And so are the ones for this assignment so far. Sorry that I wasn't around, I was outa town for a few days but when I came back I had school and my internet wasn't working. I swear my internet hates me D: But anyway I'm here and am looking forward to judging and seeing what everyone comes up with. It's the weekend too so I'll probably be on more, yay :D

And sorry but I want to share....HEHEHEHEHE I'm so excited because I'm going to Luna Park (some theme park here) with my friend on Sunday! I haven't been to Luna Park in ages, I feel like a little kid being excited lol But it's so much fun

OMG--FANTASTIC entries so far--all of you!!

One of you had my idea, so now I've got nothing and have to think of something else, ugh! :lol:

Aha! Phoebe! There you are!! We missed you girly! Glad to see you back. :D

x] Glad to back 8)