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REGISTRATION

Registration is from Oct. 16 – 23, 2008. Interested participants can visit the WGT website ph.worldgamemaster.org to register. Entries received after Oct. 23, 5PM will no longer be accommodated.
Once registered, participants will get a confirmation e-mail indicating that they have been successfully registered.
WGT can close the registration anytime when all slots have been filled out already.

MECHANICS

1. The World Game Master Cosplay competition is open to all individuals ages 13 years old and above.

2. WGT Cosplay participants can come in any of their favorite anime and computer game character. However, original characters are not allowed.

3. All participants must indicate the name of their character in the WGT Cosplay Registration Form and are required to attach a reference picture of their character.

4. Costumes must be appropriate for the general audience. Costumes that are too revealing or offending (ie. exposes private parts, showing any forms of illegal substances, signs of intoxication) are prohibited. Sexy costumes are allowed but are not encouraged since there will be minors watching the show.

5. Sharp objects and parts of the costumes that may be harmful to other contestants, WGT staff, WGT players and event attendees are prohibited. This includes highly-flammable materials, dangerous chemical substances, pyrotechnic materials, and illegal substances. Participants who will cause damage to WGT booth structure and mall venue will be disqualified from the competition and will be fined the amount of the damage made.

6. Each Cos Play contestant can make use of a maximum of two (2) human props only.

7. Participants must submit a picture of their final costume during the technical rehearsal on October 24. These will be kept by the WGT staff with utmost confidentiality. This is to ensure that the cosplay costumes are safe for everyone.

8. All cosplay contestants must handle their costumes with proper care and attention during the whole duration of the event from the rehearsal to the end of all WGT finals activities. The WGT staff, organizers and sponsors will not be held responsible for damage or injury resulting from mishandling and/or negligence of a cosplayer in his or her use of props and materials.

9. All background music must be provided by the participant in one (1) CD labeled with their individual name and character name to be submitted on the technical rehearsal on Oct. 24. These should be either in audio or .mp3 format.

10. All groups must be present at the technical rehearsal. Failure to do so may lead to disqualification. This will ensure a smooth and orderly performance during the event proper.

11. Each participant will be given a number tag to be worn all throughout the event.

12. Cos Play contestants are given thirty (30) seconds to one (1) minute each to strut their stuff at the WGT stage during the Cos play event on Oct 26. Order will be according to their number. A thirty (30) second interview with the emcee will follow their catwalk.

13. There will be three (3) judges to evaluate contestants. Criteria as follows:

Consistency with Character 25%
Design and Workmanship 30%
Creativity and Originality 30%
Audience Feedback 15%

14. Judges will pick the top winner based on the total average score each participant garnered.

The top winner will go home with TEN THOUSAND PESOS (Php 10,000.00). The judges’ decision will be considered final.

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