Guild War XXIII: Spring is in the Air (All Mall)

[fashionchallenged]

Guild War XXIII: Spring is in the Air

Welcome to Guild War!

Guild War is open to all Guild Members.

This season our theme is "Spring is in the Air" and you may use your own interpretation for this theme to create a perfect outfit for Guild War.

This Guild War is MALL ONLY. The only CYO item you can use is the background.

The Entry Deadline is March 17 at 11:59pm EST (Diva Chix time)
Voting will begin on March 18 and run until a winner is decided!

To find out more about Guild War or to submit you entry click HERE

[anne-marie]

Can we use boutique items?

[fashionchallenged]

Originally Posted by anne-marie

Can we use boutique items?

Yes

[hada_sonadora]

Will the boutique items be released in the mall so those who missed the boutique release can buy for this guild war?

[fashionchallenged]

Originally Posted by hada_sonadora

Will the boutique items be released in the mall so those who missed the boutique release can buy for this guild war?

No, it is too soon after the Boutique release.

[-maria-]

That hair has to be from the mall too? And the face?

[Witchchylde]

There was a boutique release? *blinkblink*

[-maria-]

Originally Posted by Witchchylde

There was a boutique release? *blinkblink*

Yes February 11th I believe

[anne-marie]

Originally Posted by -maria-

That hair has to be from the mall too? And the face?

Yes, because I forgot to change mine and when I submitted my entry it wouldn't accept it.

[fashionchallenged]

Originally Posted by -maria-

That hair has to be from the mall too? And the face?

The only thing that can be CYO is the background.

[-maria-]

Originally Posted by anne-marie

Yes, because I forgot to change mine and when I submitted my entry it wouldn't accept it.

Originally Posted by fashionchallenged

The only thing that can be CYO is the background.

Oh ok, thanks

[glitterdarla]

Deadline is March 17! I better get started .... I didnt see on the main site where it says it has to be mall items only...?

[hada_sonadora]

Originally Posted by fashionchallenged

No, it is too soon after the Boutique release.

Ok thank you. I understand.

[smartinez79]

I love mine I entered. Don't know how far I will make it though.

[fashionchallenged]

Originally Posted by glitterdarla

Deadline is March 17! I better get started .... I didnt see on the main site where it says it has to be mall items only...?

The main site does say this: "Unless specific rules are posted in the announcement thread, your outfits can be made of ..."

[-maria-]

Originally Posted by smartinez79

I love mine I entered. Don't know how far I will make it though.

I loved mine as well it was so hard without CYO tho, but hopefully we will make it far lol

[LivingDeadGirl_6046]

I love the all mall challenge! I'm starting on my entry today.

[catellen]

Originally Posted by fashionchallenged

No, it is too soon after the Boutique release.

Of course, as not everyone had opportunity to buy from the boutique, I view this as a form of exclusivity. The whole purpose of the mall only is to have more equality in selection -- but Boutique is almost the equivalent of CYO. As the Boutique offerings are available to all, where Guild affiliation doesn't come in to play, it is likely that only a small portion of Guild members own boutique items. It will be interesting to see how much better those boutique entries do over the Mall entries.

I have never been able to buy from the boutique -- ever! ..... and not because I didn't try -- but because by the time I begin play, everything is sold out. I realize that the time zones were announced, but I was busy at the time the Boutique opened. When I checked a few hours later, everything was sold out. Perhaps those Boutique offerings should limit the number of items any one person can purchase (3-4 items from different categories would seem fair), so that more people have a chance to buy something!

Also, for next Mall only Guild War, please consider allowing CYO faces and hair as well. I think there would be more variety -- and it doesn't really give an "edge" as the CYO should always be items available to everybody in advance of the deadline for entry.

[molokai]

Originally Posted by catellen

Of course, as not everyone had opportunity to buy from the boutique, I view this as a form of exclusivity. The whole purpose of the mall only is to have more equality in selection -- but Boutique is almost the equivalent of CYO. As the Boutique offerings are available to all, where Guild affiliation doesn't come in to play, it is likely that only a small portion of Guild members own boutique items. It will be interesting to see how much better those boutique entries do over the Mall entries.

I have never been able to buy from the boutique -- ever! ..... and not because I didn't try -- but because by the time I begin play, everything is sold out. I realize that the time zones were announced, but I was busy at the time the Boutique opened. When I checked a few hours later, everything was sold out. Perhaps those Boutique offerings should limit the number of items any one person can purchase (3-4 items from different categories would seem fair), so that more people have a chance to buy something!

Also, for next Mall only Guild War, please consider allowing CYO faces and hair as well. I think there would be more variety -- and it doesn't really give an "edge" as the CYO should always be items available to everybody in advance of the deadline for entry.

Came here to say exactly what catellen has said about allowing boutique items. That's not "all mall" in my opinion. Either make it so items are available to everyone - just the mall, mall and cyo or just go with whatever including exclusives. Then I'll know if I want to enter or not. If items are available to everyone I'll give it a try but if not I'll give it a pass.

I did put together an "all mall" entry for this one but it's the last time I do it when boutique is included. Just not an even playing field for all guild members.

[molokai]

I'm back again. The more I've thought about this the more it bothers me. I'd really like some "Guild Staff" feedback on their thinking. What's fair about a "guild competition" if all guild members can't enter? Guild Staff exclude guild members when they allow exclusives, they exclude guild members when they allow boutique items. How is that a fair guild competition?

A guild competition is NOT "all mall" when boutique is allowed. Geeees! Some who get there for the boutique items buy up tons of items. Plus some staff get free access don't they (like Design Team?) as well as those that can afford to pay for a higher price "membership". Most players have to wait until boutique items come out in the mall which is just fine with me but NOT when they are included in a guild competition and not available to everyone.

How does this make for fair guild competitions???????

Guild War should be either "all mall" and I mean MALL not including boutique OR anything not exclusive. That way any guild member could enter if they wanted to do so.