Advertisement Competition

[revolvingscott]

Hello, ZapdosZulians! It is my great pleasure to announce the site's newest competition: The Quest for an Advert!

In this competition, we will have two different types of advert.

• The first being the generic advert that is posted into other sites' 'Advertising' section. Here, you should probably provide a bit of information about the site. An example of the old one can be found here.
  You may want to mention how brilliant all the admins here are and our Team Rocket etc.
  
• The second one is a banner for some of our members' signatures on other sites so that they can leave a little advert with each post they make.
  In terms of dimensions, could we keep it around about/under 160 pixels in height. Width isn't that much of an issue but keep it sensible!
  

This is all well and good but what do you get in return for your hard work? Well, Andrew and I have devised three fabulous prizes for the winner(s). The first two are posted below but the third is a secret surprise that will be announced alongside the winner(s). A winner can choose one of the three options (so you can't have all three, sorry).

The two non-secret prizes are:

Smeargle
Name: [choose]
Gender: [choose]
Level: 10
Attacks: Energy Ball, Shadow Punch, Toxic Spikes, Sketch
Ability: [choose]
Nature/Personality: [choose]


Smeargle
Name: [choose]
Gender: [choose]
Level: 10
Attacks: Flash Cannon, Shock Wave, Stealth Rock, Sketch
Ability: [choose]
Nature/Personality: [choose]

We will be accepting submissions until next Sunday at which point this thread will be locked and discussions will begin as to who will win. Staff will vote for, what they believe to be, the best advert and banner. On Monday, the winners will be announced to the entire site along with the third, mystery prize. Winners will then choose their prize and be congratulated by the site. Their submissions will become ZapdosZulu's official advert/banner and they will be forever documented in the Credits List in the 'How to Play' section.

So, good luck! When you have made your submission, post it in this thread and be sure to get it in before or on Sunday.

[hking]

It's not much, but I got a siggy:

[artmage]

I figure I might as well get this out of the way for the generic ad.
There's already the code in the staff room which can be put up by chance its chosen, and I don't want to stretch the page so here's the final product XDXD. Might give the banner ad a go later.

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[HOME] [REGISTER] [GUIDE] [ADVERTISE]






-- WE WANT YOU --
Enter a familiar world, where old is new once more, where every man, woman and child dreams of glory and where Legends and Myths collide.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step; Starting in Johto, choose one of out three starters;



Bond with your first mate as only a trainer can and trailblaze the road to championhood! Your mission is not for the weak-willed however; The obstacles are many, the challenges arduous and the Enemy in the shadows devious as ever.
The regions of Johto and Kanto are but a stage for the biggest play of them all.

Do you have what it takes to reach to the pinnacle of Elitedom?

But of course, what makes us so different from those billion-or-so Pokemon roleplaying experiences? Would you like that alphabetically or in order of importance?

• A simple and player-friendly, easy-to-understand battle system. No more calculating experience points and cringing over decimals--better yet, just sit back and let us do it for you, because Roleplaying should be more about writing and less about numbers-crunching!
  
  
• An ever-increasing supply of mods to meet your demands and cater to your every writing style. Literate? Semi-Literate? Shakespearean? Bring it on. No more than a five-day wait, or your money back guarantee!
  
  
• Trainer Shop and Estate services. Generate extra income for your character by offering your services or sellable items through your personalized store. Those with the means may also afford land on which to build their own abode, whether it be your very own secret base, cottage, mansion or even a fort!
  
  
• Peacenik not all your style? Feel like walking on the wrong side of the tracks perhaps? Or do you just feel the need to do something for the evulz? Our site doesn't discriminate between those who have their moral compass dead set and those who have a little trouble finding their way.
  SOON TO COME, our brand-new Rocket Mode, where you may roleplay as a member of the nefarious Team Rocket, complete with exclusive missions and goodies! Being bad has never felt so good.
  
  
• Have a little time to help out? Once established, you may decide to be a mod and we will welcome you with open arms. Mods are also privy to our Moderators Rewards Scheme that means your hard work will never go to waste! Prizes include rare Pokemon, TMs and other paraphernalia. Only between us now, eh?
  
  
• We also host a Staff and Member of the Month competition once in two months which allows for our loyal players to shine through and grab exclusive prizes. Hard work doesn't go to waste where ZapdosZulu is concerned!
  

We, as a fledgling site experiencing a growth of new members welcome everyone of Intermediate Roleplaying level. ROFLcopters need apply with caution, but let it be told that our mods have had good success with raising beginners to decent Roleplayers. Work hard and reap your rewards.

Now, words can only do so much, so why not drop over for a spell? Our friendly staff will be happy to answer any questions you might have.
If anyone asks, let them know that [NAME] sent you.

Choose to go it alone or with the support of like-minded comrades.
Choose to fight for good, to join the shadows or perhaps a little of both.
Take chance in your right, destiny in your left and meet the challenges head-on.
Johto is waiting and Kanto is calling.

-- WHAT SAY YOU? --

[latani]

Don't forget me ~ Even if it pales compared to Art's. Also, my banner for this ad could double as a signature banner advert. Plain and simple. x)

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ZapdosZulu


Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Roleplay

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The Heart and Soul of Pokémon Roleplaying



Home | Registration | Advertising

This advertisement is brought to you by [insert name here], a member of ZapdosZulu.

Immerse yourself in the realm of Pokémon, right at the very heart and soul of it all. Venture throughout the fantastic land of Johto, capturing and training all sorts of Pokémon along the way. Start off with humble beginnings in New Bark Town, claiming your very own Kanto starter from Professor Oak's laboratory - after creating a character profile!



Participate in side quests that add on to your character, such as joining Team Rocket or siding with the International Police. Make friends and enemies as you battle your way to the top, defeating Johto's fabled Gym Leaders. Join in on exclusive site-wide events that offer rare, hard to get Pokémon or items to enhance your roleplaying experience. There are also opportunities allowing you to capture a Johto starter as well!



Create your very own shop to offer all sorts of things to other members on the site, or even establish your own residence that other members can visit along the path to becoming the Pokémon Champion. You can even earn prizes for recruiting new members to the site!

You can do all this and more on the elite Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver roleplay, ZapdosZulu.



Getting Started

1 - Register your very own account.
2 - Create your character after reading the rules.
3 - Pay a visit to Professor Oak's laboratory to learn the basics and claim your first Pokémon![/center]

[Julia ♥♥]

I made this little banner. It's small it's 183x62. Good for a signature ya know? It's transparent.


And now for my shot at the ad. :3

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[HOME] [REGISTER] [GUIDE] [ADVERTISE]

• Join an active and well established site! ZapdosZulu has been active for over a year. Some to be reaching 500 members and counting! Many helpful and active staff members who are willing to help at the drop of a hat!
  
• How's it work? Just sign up and read the player guide. There's an easy level up system where the mods do the work for you! There's no need to count your experience anymore, mods do it for you!
  
• Remember the old starters? We got 'em. Choose from Charmander, Squritle, or Bulbasur to start off your journy in the Jhoto region.
  
• We've got everything and more!Trainer-run shops help you boost your income. You can sell everything from items to pokemon to art, and everything in between! We've got a happiness system and a nursery for breeding pokemon coming right up! Special event pokemon and items are given away all the time! We are also diligent with out OTM prizes.
  
• Team Rocket? Ohhh yeah! Join team rocket or side with the police in a never-ending battle of good and evil. Which side would you

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If anyone asks, make sure to say NAMEHERE refered you!

ZapdosZulu

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[revolvingscott]

Unless we get a flurry of replies tomorrow, there's a good chance that this competition will be extended for another week.

COME ON GUIZ!

[revolvingscott]

Well, it's been quite a while since this opened up so we'll close it and the winners will be decided. Thanks to all (4 >) of you who entered!

[revolvingscott]

Well, it's taken a long time to come to this but Andrew and I are finally ready to announce the competition's winners! Due to the fact that there were only 4 entries, we've decided that it's only fair that everyone gets a prize. So, without further ado, let's announce the winners!

Coming in at first place: artmage! Artmage's fabulous ad is incredibly eye-catching and aesthetically brilliant. She obviously put a lot of effort into her entry. So, her prizes to choose from are:

Smeargle
Name: [choose]
Gender: [choose]
Level: 10
Attacks: Energy Ball, Shadow Punch, Toxic Spikes, Sketch
Ability: [choose]
Nature/Personality: [choose]


Smeargle
Name: [choose]
Gender: [choose]
Level: 10
Attacks: Flash Cannon, Shock Wave, Stealth Rock, Sketch
Ability: [choose]
Nature/Personality: [choose]

and the prize that we kept as a fun surprise is:

Smeargle
Name: [choose]
Gender: [choose]
Level: 10
Attacks: Shadow Ball, Swift, Recover, Sketch
Ability: [choose]
Nature/Personality: [choose]

Holding: Nugget

Yes, it's just a Smeargle holding a Nugget... Don't judge me!

Coming in at second place: latani! Latani's ad gave art's a run for its money but just narrowly missed out. Still, both Andrew and I agree that this would make a fabulous advert for any site! Latani, you can choose between:

TM28: Dig
or...

A nugget!

Coming in in 3rd place is: Julia ♥♥! Julia went to a greater effort for her entry; providing both a banner and an ad! The banner is just superb (as is the advert) and we, as a site, would be delighted if we could use your banner as our official sig advert! (If you could just re-upload it or something...) For prizes, you have the choice between:

Charcoal
or...

A Nugget!

And last, but not least, is hking who had a great banner entry! hking, we award you a choice between:

Cheri Berry


Chesto Berry


Pecha Berry
or...

Sitrus Berry!

Well, that's all folks! Thanks to all the entrants and we're all grateful for all the work you four have put into the competition!

[latani]

Wow, how did I miss this? xDD

I'll go for taking Dig ~ Congrats to Art for winning, and to Julia and hking as well ~

[Julia ♥♥]

I'll take the Charchol please. :"D Also, sorry, I finally went and got myself a *gulps* photobucket account, and I didn't realize that when you get a thing like that, the links move if you move the picture, so let me re-post that.




Also, just in case anyone wants to use the banner image, here you go. >_> I think it's pretty and such, so I've used it once or twice.

[artmage]

Since I'm partially back, I guess I'll claim my itty bitty Da Vinci Wannabe now X3.
Congrats to everyone else who won!

Smeargle
Name: Raphael
Gender: Male
Level: 10
Attacks: Shadow Ball, Swift, Recover, Sketch
Ability: Technician
Nature/Personality: Artistically insane pretty much sums up this borderline lunatic's usual state of mind. 'Peace' doesn't exist within his realm of thought, only chaos. In battles, he will never stay in the same place for more than five seconds, moving around erratically in a style reminiscent of a drunken master to confuse and bewilder opponents. Left alone, Raphael is mostly at peace but his temper tends to fuse out in spectacularly violent manners when being bothered while he loses himself in his abstract paintings, most which tend to depict morbid things and occasionally nude models (though he will never tell anyone where he picked up the latter). Don't touch him, don't talk to him, do not approach him in this mode--the only way to get hi out of it is to either wait until e collapses from not eating for a day, or finds himself a 'muse' and/or new inspiration.

Holding: Nugget

Self update.