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_{[Numbunny and PromptoBeans found Paprika working on new resolutions and saw Fog and Wet Dog.. 'deciphering' a list of old goals.]}

What a sight, those two new strangers radiated with.. with.. Paprika couldn't help but be amazed..
But wasn't exactly sure what to think of it either. He had seen Wicked Paralogos before.. but this Whiffling..
Hmm.. For a moment, he wondered, which of the two was stronger? Faster? Harder?... Plainly, which was better?

Before that silly Paralogos could bring up this idea, his caretaker swooped in and opted to distract him..
Yes, thank you Paprika, no need to make a competition out of two potentially hazardous creatures, hahaha..

..Wait, competition? Hm. That made Paprika think. What if he DID make a competition.. multiple competitions, in fact!
Yes! He would make multiple competitions this year and see if people would see his side!..
(His caretaker frowned at this, but it was at least a slightly safer bet than orchestrating a fight between the newcomers..)

And thus: The Year of Competitions was born!

The Year of Competitions:
New Resolutions vs Old Goals

With the new years right behind them, many folk have decided to call out their new resolutions for the year!
...Which.. causes others to frown at them. There's old goals they've left unfinished! Maybe finish those first?

Bah, says some. Why finish old goals when you can look at new promises, new thoughts.. new resolutions!
Some eyes were rolled at that, what use is new resolutions if you haven't finished what you previously started!
You're just making more work for yourself, and you're just as likely not to finish them!

Paprika slinked away from this conversation. It seems he had accidentally started a bit of a fight..
(Though... Is it really accidental if it was his intention from the get-go to make it a competition?)
EIther way, he himself had all new goals set for the year and it seemed obvious what he was planning..

Which side of this debate are your characters on? Will they go finish old goals..
Or will they, just like Paprika, put their focus on new resolutions?
... it is up to you!

Hold up: There's more to this:

Joining any of the Year of Competitions prompts this year disallows you from making a submission depicting the other side.
You are only allowed to show one side of the debate each month, as there is a little bonus for the winning side!

Who can You draw?

- Your own Paralogos, Whifflings, Companions, Pets and Caretakers
- The following NPCs/mascots: Ginkgo, Paprika & Gin
- Other member's Paralogos, Whifflings, Companions, Pets and Caretakers (if their gift art / gift writing status is set to "Yes")

Rewards

Guaranteed Reward: +5 or +5 per submission and +1 Year of Competition raffle ticket!
Bonus Reward(s): +5 AND +5 per submission that fulfills the following requirement(s):
- Include at least one (1) character owned by another member on the same side as your character(s)!
Please note that ink and cap rewards may be increased this year depending on your activity.
And you will only gain a YoC Raffle Ticket once per month, if you have less than 3 tickets total.
Read this newspost for further details regarding the increasing rewards and Year of Competition tickets.

How to Submit Entries

1. You can make a maximum of 3 prompt entries.
2. First, submit your artwork/writing to the Monthly Prompts folder and select this prompt in the "prompt" section.
3. When that has been approved, make a submission to this prompt with the link to your gallery submission in the "URL" section.
   
   • Note: If this monthly prompt has vanished by the time your submission gets approved, you can still submit it to the "Late Box" prompt.
4. In your prompt submission description here, please add whether you want ink or caps for your guaranteed reward.
   
   • Your entry must be worth at least 5 of the respective currency for you to get any reward.
   • The bonus reward will be applied automatically regardless of chosen reward, assuming you fulfilled the requirement.
   • Yes, it is absolutely fine if no Paralogos or Whifflings are actually involved, as long as you hit the minimum worth.