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An ekphrasis is a literary representation of a visual work. This contest asks you to do the opposite. You are to create a Minecraft build out of a work of literature: my most recent poem.

When it comes to the build, you have a lot of freedom. There are no set guidelines for what you can and cannot build. What's important is that you are able to explain and demonstrate how the build relates to or is inspired by the poem.

Without further ado, here is the poem:

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Phase 1: Submission
Submission Deadline: October 4, 2020. 11:59 EST.

Put on your creative caps and literary lenses, enjoy the poem, draw inspiration, and build, build, build! You can build anything you want, as long as you can explain its relevance and connection to the poem! With over a month, there's no rush. Enjoy the processes of interpretation and creation. We're thrilled to see what you come up with!

Building Rules:

1. You may build with others! Feel free to go solo, or build as a team!
2. You may build in any version of Minecraft. Later versions may give you more flexibility though!
3. You may not use any non-vanilla items (i.e. items from mods or resource packs). Judges will be judging submissions in vanilla Minecraft.
4. Maximum of 3 entries per person. Team builds count as 1 entry for each member.
5. You may use building aids. However, judges will know if most of the work has been done with them, which could lower your score!
6. You may use paintings, banners, command blocks, redstone contraptions, custom heads, custom maps, custom armor stands, and so on. Go wild!

Submission Rules:

1. Upload a Minecraft save (not a schematic!) as a project on Planet Minecraft. You can do so here. Have many screenshots and a detailed description!
2. The project description must include an explanation of how the build relates to the poem.
3. Submit the link to the project in the comments section below.
4. You must use the default texture pack in your screenshots. Judges will be reviewing work using the default texture pack as well.
   

Phase 2: Judging

Your builds will be judged by the following members of the PMC community:

• Giancarlovan
• Chiaroscuro
• Uknownymous
• Stubbs1

Your builds will be judged on three criteria on a scale of 1-10:

1. Interpretation & Rationale:
   Meaningfulness matters!
   Good submissions will provide a sound analysis of of the poem, demonstrate the thought process behind the project, and clearly and meaningfully explain the relationship between the build and the poem.
   
   
2. Technique & Execution:
   Demonstrate your building skills!
   Good submissions will have a unified theme, distinct and aesthetically pleasing elements, and utilize various building techniques to express the interpretation and intent of the builder.
   
   
3. Presentation & Experience:
   Let us feel the build, live the build!
   Good submissions will have pleasing screenshots, a detailed and meaningful description of the build, and perhaps even gifs or videos showcasing the build.

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1st Place

• A custom golden pixel art trophy for your unofficial trophy case
• Profile featured on my profile for 1 week or more!

2nd Place

• A custom silver pixel art trophy for your unofficial trophy case
• Profile featured on my profile for 1 week or more!

3rd Place

• A custom bronze pixel art trophy for your unofficial trophy case
• Profile featured on my profile for 1 week or more!

Participants

• A custom participant pixel art trophy for your unofficial trophy case

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