Rules

Timescale

The Basic Rules

• Complete the prompts in any order you like. The challenge deadline is final.
• You must use the indicated worldbuilding template for each prompt.
• Each article must be new (created during the challenge period—see above), and created using your own original content.

The Detailed Rules

• 300 words per article. Articles must have 300 words or more before they can be submitted to a prompt. There is no maximum wordcount.
• New original content only. All content must be your own worldbuilding, and articles must be created during the active challenge period (see timescale above).
• No art theft. You must have permission to use any art you post publicly on World Anvil, and all art must be credited using the artist credit fields or in the article footer.
• Only one account per person may enter the Summer Camp. Note that the use of multiple accounts is against the World Anvil Terms of Service. There can be multiple submissions from the same world (in collaborative worlds) and you can submit articles from different worlds.
• Only worldbuilding is allowed. Meta, blog, meme and other non-worldbuilding content is not elegible for the challenge.
• World Anvil retains the right to arbitrate and/or change the rules where necessary to uphold the spirit and integrity of this event and the community. We will communicate changes as necessary.
• As always, World Anvil claims no ownership over your original work.

FAQ

Click on each question to get the answer!   What are Wild Card prompts?

Eight of the prompts in every prompt wave follow a theme, but two of them, marked as Wild Card, don't. You can use these prompts if some of the themed prompts don't fit your world. They will still count for the completion badges, but there isn't a specific badge for them—they are 100% optional!
 

  How can I see my article's wordcount?

If you're a Guild member, every time your article saves, the wordcount will be updated at the top right area of the article.
 

  How do I reset the date of a stub article?

If you have a stub article (i.e. an article under 50 words) created before Summer Camp, you can reset its date using the following method:

• View your stub articles by going to Articles & Categories, then clicking "Stub Articles"
• Open a stub article in the edit interface, and expand "Open Advanced Tools & Options" on the right side.
• Click the "SPECIAL ACTIONS" tab to reveal the Reset Date button. Clicking this will update the creation date of the article to the current date. You can then fill it in and submit as normal.

 

 

  Can I write my articles in a language other than English?

Yes! If you become eligible for a prize, we'll use automatic translation to check that it falls within the rules and is eligible for the prize.
 

  Can I submit NSFW articles?

Yes, as long as you mark them as NSFW and follow the Community Etiquette. Keep in mind that, because judges are free to decide how they pick their winner, they can choose not to judge any NSFW entries.
 

  When can I make my submitted articles private? And what if I want to delete them?

If you wish to be eligible for prizes and badges, your articles will need to remain public until the Summer Camp 2024 Awards Ceremony on August 31st. Private articles will result in winners losing their prizes, as we cannot verify their work falls within the rules.
 

  Can I keep editing my submitted articles?

You may continue editing your submitted articles until the deadline. Edits made after the deadline and before the Summer Camp Awards Ceremony may disqualify you from prizes. Make sure the articles stay over 300 words and public to stay eligible. After the Awards Ceremony (August 31st) you can do whatever you like with your articles!
 

  How do I remove my entry?

Edit your article, and remove it from the challenge the same way that you added it! You can then enter a different article, if you wish.
 

  Do I have to use the specific prompt templates?

Yes, but you can use them however you like! You can write only in the vignette—the main section of the template—if you don't want to answer the different fields on the template.
 

  How do I win in a prompt category?

You can only win if you have Competitor mode enabled! Enable Competitor mode from your Feature settings!   Prompts are sponsored by community members, who are free to choose their judging method and their prize. World Anvil has vetted the judges and their prizes, but the community judges are the sole responsibles for their decision.
 

  I won a prize! How do I claim it?

On August 31st, tune into the Awards Ceremony on World Anvil's Twitch channel to find out if you won! We'll also be releasing the complete list of winners in the events area of the Learn section, containing full instructions to claim your prize.
 

How to submit

The submission button will appear once your article is:

• 300 words or more
• public (not private)
• published (not draft)

Uncollapse the Community Challenge panel on the right side of the edit screen to reveal the Summer Camp panel, which includes buttons with eligible prompts for your article. Click your chosen prompt to submit your article!   If you don't see the submit button, check that you have Community Features enabled in your account's Feature Settings!