^{Art by CeruleanCrow}


The D.C.U. is a group with the direct purpose of challenging designers on a weekly basis through unique and fun challenges, helpful critiques, and friendly suggestions. Please have a look around, and we hope to see YOU here at the D.C.U.!


~LINKS~
Rules
Application
PING/Members' List
CURRENT Challenge
Archives / Hall Of Fame
Discord Server


(Understand if you apply to join, you will be placed on a PING list)

ALL CHALLENGES WILL BE POSTED WEEKLY ON SUNDAY. ALL DEADLINES FOR THESE CHALLENGES WILL BE THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY AT 5PM CST. (Unless otherwise stated!!)

Founder/Creator/Retired: Celticnuru (Celt or Nuru)
Current Host: Limor
Admin/Co-Host: Vanikmal, Given
Moderator: N/A
Founded On: Feb. 5th, 2019



LINK TO OLD THREAD 1
LINK TO OLD THREAD 2


STATUS: OPEN

D.C.U. Mascots:

Brahma(Angel) Vexi(Devil)

These two will be used when making announcements and or inquires, as well as various other things. Brahma for good things, and Vexi for well...I think you get the point type things. You know the type where you get yelled at, or constantly reminded about type of things.


~RULES/GUIDELINES~
(These rules are subject to change should the need arise.)

1.) To participate, you must have an approved application submitted to the staff of the D.C.U. You can do so privately to the founder, and or by posting it with in this thread.
2.) All designs are to be of your own making and original pieces of work. As design theft is not permitted by any means. If you suspect design thievery, please do report it to a member of staff.
3.) All requirements of any given challenge must be met! If your submissions is found to be lacking, and you are ask to make changes, please do so accordingly before deadline. Also be sure to keep everything to one post unless otherwise stated. Especially if you are submitting multiple designs.
4.) If you change your name here on Sylestia, please alert staff as soon as possible.
5.) Real life can and often prevents us from participation. So we offer a way to "OPT" out of the current challenge at hand. Just make sure to make that declaration of opting out before deadline. Wither publicly or privately. (The only exception to this rule during a (RARE)mandatory challenge. During this type of challenge, participation is a must by all!!)
6.)Communication is extremely vital...If a staff member contacts you via PING in this thread, or via PM...Please be sure to respond if and when asked too. Failure to do so is just rude and inconsiderate on your part.
7.) Respect one another as members, as well as respect staff. If you have issues with someone in the group, please seek a staff member you feel comfortable with to relay your concerns. Do not hash out things over the thread and cause mass disruption, disturbance, and or grief for one and all to see. Staff are here to help you feel as comfortable as possible. We want you to enjoy this group.
8.) ABSOLUTELY NO HATE....We will not tolerate an unsafe environment for our designers. Hate of any kind is not excusable by any means. Wither it be against any one racial group/ethnicity, gender specific or orientation, religion, creed, or what have you. HATE is HATE....And if HATE is suspected, it will be dealt with accordingly. So please do not keep quiet. Make sure to report if you suspect any hate occuring. This way we can deal with it and remove it to keep the DCU safe for one and all.

~If you have any questions or concerns, please do let me know. Otherwise, let's have some fun!

~APPLICATION~
(Please be sure to PING me when you submit so that you don't go unnoticed! Also, understand by joining you will be placed upon a PING list)


1.) Name:
2.) Why do you want to join the D.C.U.?:
3.) Do you understand by joining, that you will be placed on a member PING list?:
4.) Referred by: (leave blank if not applicable)


^{If you want to refer someone read the details on referring your friends here!}

(Your application must be approved before you participate in any challenge.)

And here is a message from our Founder, Celticnuru on the DCU in case any of y'all new comers need some words on why to join:

Link: https://www.sylestia.com/forums/?thread=76414&page=347#3464 Author: Celticnuru Time Posted: 1/7/2021 at 7:23 PM I have some BIG news everyone, that I would like to take a moment and share with you. It will be 2 years since the DCU originally opened February 5th. 2 wonderfully amazing years, can any of you believe that? I have seen some truly amazing things happen here in the DCU. New friendships formed. Designing skills blossom and grow. Some of you have been there from the beginning, and I can't thank those of you enough whom did...Nor can I thank those you enough whom are with us period. You all are truly amazing. I hope that the DCU continues to help you, and be loads of fun along the way as you continue setting new goals at improving yourself as a designer. Just remember to continue pushing yourself, and trying new things. You never know how great something might look unless you try. And remember, never to settle. You may not succeed in competitions, or challenges...But that is ok. There is always next time. There will be a day where you too will shine, and have that smile on your faces as you see your work there on display. So never lose hope. That is why this is so hard for me. That was 2 years of amazing times. Both the good and the bad. I will take those memories and keep them close, as I continue to watch from the side lines. And yes, this is what it seems to be...It is my farewell to you all. I am stepping away from the DCU, and passing the torch of designing guidance..Of leadership, and friend to Limor. I will miss each and everyone of you. And hope for the best for all your future endeavors. The shift in roles will take place after the TOP 3 goes up this Sunday. I hope you all will be kind to her, and follow her advice. She is a great friend and has been helping me out greatly along with the rest of the DCU staff. My reasoning for this decision, was because of life. Working long hours and missing time with family. That and I didn't want the DCU to become stagnant. I hope with a fresh new leader whom knows the ropes, will breath new life into it. Not just for you, but the entirety of the DCU. Feel free to PM me, friend me, or even simply talk to me if you would like. But for now, I bid you all a adieu and hope you can understand. Please take care, and be supportive and kind to one another.

~*~PING/MEMBERs LIST~*~
(Limit of 25 people per PING. So multiple PINGS might be necessary depending on number of members!)

21/25 Hwaseong, Saroyan, Noha, Vanikmal, FrostFire, Zolnixi, Typhlosion, Ilovechu, Shimeree, Chaosincarnate, Drowned, arcaneapathy, Incantamentum, Pirana, July11, CeruleanCrow, Jupiterr, EclipsedMoon, Sphinxx, Hershey, Queenimperial


(On Leave: Lenore, Ammythesta, Dragongem23, Lovador, lunadove, Wooloothedarklord, Revol, Raidenei)

~*~PRIZES~*~
(This will be subject to change only during mandatory challenges.)
1st place will still received a notable COD, and a possible pet or avi item.

2nd Place, will receive an avi item or a COD.

3rd place will receive recognition that they have placed.