Good morning early birds and worms, competitors and curious onlookers!

Welcome to the recap of our training round, where every entry is thrust into the spotlight and we dig deep into the details of how your works were evaluated. So, buckle up as we unveil who made the cut and who's taking a final bow!

In this chapter, I'll guide you through the judging categories and scoring scale, showcase the impressive entries from our detectives and reveal the top 5 rankings for our clever sleuths.

But don't worry, the excitement doesn't end here! In the next chapter, we'll continue the showcase with our suspects' entries, unveil their top 5 rankings and present the overall standings. Plus, we'll throw in some updates about team changes — because every good mystery deserves a twist!

⤹ ## CRITERIA DETAILS

As a starter, let's explore the judging criteria and how much weight each category carried for this round.

## Creativity: 35%
This is all about standing out! We're looking for originality and depth in your submissions. Does your work break the mold and bring fresh ideas to the table? It should convey messages in a unique way, going beyond just surface-level descriptions.

## Visual Appeal: 15%
Think of this as the eye candy factor! This category measures how attractive and well-presented your submission is. We'll consider everything from your use of color and composition to how effectively your visuals communicate the task's essence — bonus points if you can do this without relying too much on external text (explanations and backstories).

## Technical Execution: 25%
Here, we evaluate your skills and craftsmanship. We'll look at how well you've executed your work, considering the resources you had at your disposal — whether that's materials, software, or your own experience. Everything from line work and shading to overall polish will come into play.

## Adherence to Guidelines: 10%
This category checks how well your submission follows the competition's rules and requirements. We're talking about theme, format, resource safety, and any specific instructions.

## Overall Impact: 15%
This focuses on the lasting impression your submission leaves on the audience (or not). Does it evoke the right mood and reaction for the competition? We want to see how well your visuals draw in interest and spark curiosity — after all, a captivating submission should leave us wanting more!

⤹ ## JUDGING SCALE

Before we dive into what y'all are actually here for, let's quickly break down our judging scale.

*If these are a bit tricky to decipher on the image, you can find them in good old text form as an in-line comment here.

⤹ ## YOUR FEEDBACK

Your feedback is invaluable and I'd love to know what you think about the judging criteria and scale used for this round. Did you find them appropriate? Are there any tweaks you'd suggest?

Remember, each round will have its criteria and weightage tailored to fit the specific task, so your input now will help me make each future evaluation of your entries better. Feel free to share your thoughts and ideas in the comments — I'm all ears!

⤹ ## SHOWCASE "D924"

Alright everyone, it's time to flock together and unveil the entries that have risen from the shadows. Let's see who has the sharpest beak and the cleverest clues in this creative caper!

*Just a quick note: the entries here are presented in the order they were submitted by our talented detectives, there's no hidden meanings or such.

## @plutointhestars
➜ scores and review can be found here.

## @g-lil-Ginny
➜ scores and review can be found here.

## @VANiVOO
➜ scores and review can be found here.

*Bonus: GIF version provided by Vani!

## @TheOneAndOnlyCup
➜ scores and review can be found here.

## @Washi_Tapes
➜ scores and review can be found here.

## @wandology
➜ scores and review can be found here.

## @-WORKOFGOD
➜ scores and review can be found here.

## @Azanthiel
➜ scores and review can be found here.

⤹ ## TOP D-RANKINGS

*Just a heads up: these are the top 5 rankings for our detectives, not a final showcase of who got eliminated or not.

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