As you are getting ready to start the day on your island you hear the crispy crunching of autumn leaves and a firm knock on the door. You look through the peephole and observe the frantic body language of Isabelle and Luna. They are having a heated discussion on your porch.
"The island rep already does so much... do you really think they will help us prepare for the Haunted Carnival?"
"Halloween is always a hit with the villagers and for island tourism. Think about the economy, Isabelle."
"...But...Isn't that what Jack's for?"
"Quiet! All Jack is good for is ruining our skincare routine!"
Behind the odd duo is a package full of spooky paraphernalia. You begin to realize that this is no ordinary designing challenge.
How to ParticipateFor this event you will be readying your island for a spooky dream update! Whether you are going for full on horror or a pumpkin-filled-fiesta, your task is to capture the feeling of the spooky season for trick-or-treaters and travelers alike.
You must design within a minimum of one square (eg. E-6) of your island’s exterior with a minimum of 5 different spooky items. Be as creative as possible, as this will be an interactive experience for those visiting. Once you are ready, update your dream address and fill in the details in the "How to Submit" section below. If you meet the criteria and your entry is accepted, your DA will be added to our master list post so that others can visit! You do not need to have a completed island to submit a dream address. You can decorate any designated areas on your island.
The event hosts will be visiting each DA submitted. An accepted entry will earn you 13 Carnival Coins and 2 Sideshow Tickets. Submitting a DA will also make you eligible to win a staff favorite.
Don’t have NSO?
If you do not have NSO or you are not comfortable submitting a Dream Address, you can still earn 13 Carnival Coins and 2 Sideshow Tickets by submitting a photo of a designed area and a short caption explaining what you made. However, your entry will not be eligible for Staff Favorites.
Submission Deadline: Tuesday, October 31, at 11:59 PM EDT
Rules & Requirements In addition to all of the explanatory sections above, here's a bit of extra 'fine print' rules to keep in mind:
- Your designed area(s) must have a Halloween, Horror, or Spooky theme. "Spooky items" include all the spooky series crafts as well as items included in this list.
- Your designed area(s) must be PG-13 and abide by our Rules & Guidelines. If you are using custom patterns, please make sure that you are not using extreme gore or subjects that would be offensive to others.
- The DA submission must be your own island.
- In order to qualify, you must fill out each section of the form below properly. Please do not add filters or edit your photo submissions.
- If you are submitting a DA, please make sure you have designed within at least one square of your map with the requirements.
- Please note that this "one square" is a guideline for us when we visit your island. It doesn't mean that you are locked into that one area to design but that we will be loosely visiting those areas mentioned for the item minimum, theme, etc.
- Whether you are submitting a DA or just a photo, please snap an extra proof photo of your character in the islander designer mode.
- We are focusing on EXTERIORS only, not interiors or houses.
How To SubmitDream Address Form
Code:
[B]Island Photo[/B]: [I]Submit a preview of your designed area[/I]
[B]Island Name[/B]: [I]Your island name [/I]
[B]Island Dream Address[/B]: [I]DA-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX.[/I]
[B]Designed Areas[/B]: [I]eg. E-2, E-3, E-4, E-5, E-6. [/I]
[B]About Your Dream[/B]: [I]Short explanation for your dream/designed spooky area(s) [/I]
[B]Proof Photo[/B]: [spoiler][I]Island Designer mode in designed area[/I][/spoiler]Island Photo: Submit a preview of your designed area
Island Name: Your island name
Island Dream Address: DA-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX.
Designed Areas: eg. E-2, E-3, E-4, E-5, E-6.
About Your Dream: Short explanation for your dream/designed spooky area(s)
Proof Photo:
Island Designer mode in designed area
Please use this form if you are only submitting a photo only:
Code:
[B]Island Photo[/B]: [I]Photo of your Decorated area with at least 5 spooky items and has a spooky theme[/I]
[B]About Your Design[/B]: [I]Short explanation for your designed area [/I]
[B]Proof Photo[/B]: [spoiler][I]Island Designer mode in designed area[/I][/spoiler]Island Photo: Photo of your Decorated area with at least 5 spooky items and has a spooky theme
About Your Design: Short explanation for your designed area
Proof Photo:
Island Designer mode in designed area
Please view hosts dizzy bone and Pyoopi's posts below for an example of how your submission should look when submitted.
Prizes- 13 Carnival Coins + 2 Sideshow Tickets
- Staff Favorite - Sinister Lantern Collectible + 3 extra Carnival Coins
QuestionsQ: I already made a dream update with a Spooky theme before this event... can I submit it?
A: Yes, as long as you can take the proof photo for the submission!
Q: I want to submit my DA for a staff favorite, but I'm not comfortable with others viewing my island. Can I submit privately?
A: Sorry, but no! Submitting a DA is to encourage the community to visit and view islands from and by the community. Please use the photo submission form if you do not want to make your DA public.
Please note, you can still use items such as the Mario Pipes to send viewers to certain parts of your island that are blocked off for this event if you are not comfortable showing other parts of your island.
Q: Can we use other variant colors of the items on the Spooky item list?
A: Of course!
Q: Can I update or change my DA after I make my submission?
A: Once your post receives the "accepted" notification from the event hosts, please do not change or edit your DA. Of course, you can do whatever with your island after you update - remove decorations, edit areas, etc. But please keep the Spooky version up until after the event ends: Tuesday, October 31, at 11:59 PM EDT
Q: How do I get a dream address?
A: Lay on a bed in your house in the game and press, "Yes" to sleep. You'll meet Luna!
This section will be updated with more questions asked!
Before you Submit...
I have the correct amount and type of items and I am submitting a Halloween/Horror/Spooky themed island I have updated my DA. I have filled out the correct form for my entry and have included my proof photo I am submitting before the due date: Tuesday, October 31, at 11:59 PM EDT
