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Fizzy Fright Fest
“According to my research, this should be the place…” a male voice called out through the darkness as the sound of leaves on the ground crunched under a myriad of footsteps. “Looks like we’re the first ones here.” “Ow! Watch where you’re going!” a female voice called out as another male called out “Sorry!” “I can’t see a damn thing here, are you sure this is the place?” The surroundings were pitch black other than a dark purple haze that blocked out the night sky. The group of people continued to fumble around in the dark until the first voice called out, “Ah! I think I’ve found the park generator. It might take some time to warm up.” A flip was switched and a mechanical hum creaked across the land. Very slowly and gradually, an array of floodlights burst to life, flickering as they illuminated the group. There was a group of men decked out in camera equipment who began unloading their equipment next to a small temporary tent. A woman with silvery blue hair peered into a poorly-lit mirror to check her makeup and fixed the wide brim of her hat. A meek man with brown unkempt hair sporting thick glasses and a disheveled white lab coat was engrossed in a stack of papers that he was rifling through.

A soft glow slowly began to radiate across the fairground as everything hummed to life. Circus tents, various food and game stalls, as well as rides shone brightly through the dense fog while the lights on a Ferris wheel illuminated the sky like a transient firework. The dark silhouette of a roller coaster loomed over the rest of the park through the thick haze. Sure enough, this theme park seemed thoroughly abandoned, yet it was eerie how almost all of the attractions were still able to turn on.
A pair of camera lights illuminated the woman’s face as she held up a microphone. “This is Dawn Hatennborough here on the mysterious Phantom Isle. For today’s topic we’re joined by Professor Palm, who is an expert on Fizzytopian regional variants. Some call them myths or legends, but tucked away in this defunct wonderland could be the secret to these stories. As we look around…” the woman gestured as she turned around. “Cut!” she abruptly called out as her shoulders slumped and a frustrated scowl formed on her face. “Hey Palm, you said it’s here, right?” The frazzled professor opened his mouth but the woman continued talking. “Forget some fake creature, there’s not even actual Pokemon here! You better not be wasting my time with some wild Swanna hunt…”
Professor Palm inhaled a deep breath. “I assure you, Dawn, they’re definitely here! My research has never let me down! Just wait until the help I requested arrives and—” He was suddenly cut off as he let out a relieved sigh. “Perfect timing, you’re the first one here!” he exclaimed as a group of trainers arrived in the mist. “Let me start from the beginning. The wildlife here on Phantom Isle is quite reclusive. However, from generations of living on the island, they are naturally attracted to the excitement and energy generated by visitors here at this park. Be it screams of horror, thrill, or fun, the greater the amount of excitement created here will increase our chances at finding the creatures hiding in this park. These here are my assistants who have been paramount to my research. Won’t you guys help out?”
“Whatever, let me know when the Pokemon begin to show up,” the documentary host sighed as an intern passed her a drink. Professor Palm looked around at all of the attractions. “What do you guys say? Care to help me out and have some fun in the process? All you have to do is go around and have some fun; experience some thrills! The more excitement you have, the more likely the wildlife here is to come out! Just enjoy yourselves and let me know if you see anything! Especially if you think you see a regional variant!”
While not all of the attractions of Phantom Isle were active, there were quite a few options to choose from. An array of carnival games featuring a Shooting Gallery lined one aisle while Sideshow Alley offered a number of freaky attractions. A Hammer Game stood waiting behind the activities with a bell at the top while a Hall of Mirrors gave off a foreboding appearance. A tall and brightly lit Circus Tent looked as if it were inviting visitors for the next show and lastly the towering Rollerquaza awaited its first passengers.
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● This event is an ART CONTEST but for those who are unable to participate, fear not. This event has been divided into two sections, so that those who are unable to enter the art contest may still participate. The winner as well as runners-up will receive a grand prize and consolation prizes respectively, but other than that, everyone will receive the same reward regardless of which option you take.
● CARNIVAL RULES:
- You may only participate in one activity at a time and you may only partake in an activity once each.
- As you participate in each activity, it is encouraged that you enjoy it with the company of your Pokemon. A maximum of 1 Pokemon may assist you with each activity and they may use up to a maximum of 3 attacks.
- Based on how much you and your Pokemon are able to generate excitement at each activity, you will be scored and given Carnival Coupons to cash in for prizes at the end of the event!
- You have until the end of the art contest to participate in all 6 attractions!
- List of Attractions:
- As you participate in each activity, it is encouraged that you enjoy it with the company of your Pokemon. A maximum of 1 Pokemon may assist you with each activity and they may use up to a maximum of 3 attacks.
- Based on how much you and your Pokemon are able to generate excitement at each activity, you will be scored and given Carnival Coupons to cash in for prizes at the end of the event!
- You have until the end of the art contest to participate in all 6 attractions!
- List of Attractions:
- Rollerquaza: Go fast and scream loud! Moves that make you go fast as well as moves that create a lot of noise work best here.
- Circus Tent: An acrobatic high-flying obstacle course! Can you show off your dexterity and nimbly navigate to the end without falling down?
- Sideshow Alley: A freak show where the star attraction is you! Can your performance attract and appeal to the highest number of passersby?
- Hall of Mirrors: A mind-bending maze of optical illusions! Focus the mind and plan out a course that will lead you through the menagerie of mirrors the fastest!
- Shooting Gallery: The quickest draw in all the land; Take careful aim and knock down as many targets as possible with pinpoint precision!
- Hammer Game: The ultimate test of strength! Flex your muscles and hammer the pad on the ground to try and ring the bell up top!
- Circus Tent: An acrobatic high-flying obstacle course! Can you show off your dexterity and nimbly navigate to the end without falling down?
- Sideshow Alley: A freak show where the star attraction is you! Can your performance attract and appeal to the highest number of passersby?
- Hall of Mirrors: A mind-bending maze of optical illusions! Focus the mind and plan out a course that will lead you through the menagerie of mirrors the fastest!
- Shooting Gallery: The quickest draw in all the land; Take careful aim and knock down as many targets as possible with pinpoint precision!
- Hammer Game: The ultimate test of strength! Flex your muscles and hammer the pad on the ground to try and ring the bell up top!
● ART CONTEST RULES:
- The goal of this contest is to imagine what a regional Fizzytopian variant will look like, localized to the Unreal Archipelago’s Abandoned Theme Park regions.
- The winning submission will be considered a Fizzytopian regional variant, so they must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Please give a small Pokedex-style description of your entries and explain how they fit the theme!
- You may design a signature Custom Move unique to your entrant’s species. Signature move may be reviewed or balanced once the contest is over.
- Artwork submitted must be your own creations or edits; any medium is allowed as long as it is your own work!
- The deadline to submit your artwork is the end of April 10th, 2021, to which community voting will commence.
- The final results as well as prizes will be announced on April 18th!
- The winning submission will be considered a Fizzytopian regional variant, so they must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Each entrant must be based off of an existing Pokemon and follow the standard anatomy and physiology of that species.
- The size and scale of the variant must be relatively similar to the existing species, but bodily proportions may be different as long as they don’t unreasonably detract from the original design of the species.
- Creating a split or new evolution of a Pokemon that does not currently exist is not permitted. You may change the method in which the Pokemon evolves, otherwise it will default to its standard mechanic.
- The entrants must fit the environmental theme of the Abandoned Theme Park, with Ghost, Dark, Psychic, and Steel types being recommended while Fairy and Ground types are discouraged. However, the most important thing is the justification of how the entrant inhabits the environment so all types are permitted as long as they can be explained.
- Feel free to come up with your own localized nickname for your regional variant!- The size and scale of the variant must be relatively similar to the existing species, but bodily proportions may be different as long as they don’t unreasonably detract from the original design of the species.
- Creating a split or new evolution of a Pokemon that does not currently exist is not permitted. You may change the method in which the Pokemon evolves, otherwise it will default to its standard mechanic.
- The entrants must fit the environmental theme of the Abandoned Theme Park, with Ghost, Dark, Psychic, and Steel types being recommended while Fairy and Ground types are discouraged. However, the most important thing is the justification of how the entrant inhabits the environment so all types are permitted as long as they can be explained.
- Please give a small Pokedex-style description of your entries and explain how they fit the theme!
- You may design a signature Custom Move unique to your entrant’s species. Signature move may be reviewed or balanced once the contest is over.
- Artwork submitted must be your own creations or edits; any medium is allowed as long as it is your own work!
- The deadline to submit your artwork is the end of April 10th, 2021, to which community voting will commence.
- The final results as well as prizes will be announced on April 18th!