Art Contests Should Be About Passion, Not Networking and Who Knows Who

Art Contests Should Be About Passion, Not Networking, and Who Knows Who

Art contests are a great way to showcase your talent and get your work seen by a wider audience. However, it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd, especially if you're not well-connected in the art world.

In recent years, there has been a growing concern that art contests are becoming more and more about who you know, rather than the quality of your work. This is due in part to the fact that many art contests now require entrants to submit a portfolio of their work, which can be expensive and time-consuming to produce. As a result, only those who have the resources and connections to get their work seen by judges are likely to be successful.

This is a problem because it means that talented artists who don't have the same resources are at a disadvantage. It also means that the art world is becoming increasingly closed off to new voices.

There are a number of things that can be done to address this problem. First, art contests should be more transparent about their judging criteria. This would help to ensure that all entrants are judged on an equal footing. Second, art contests should offer more opportunities for emerging artists to showcase their work. This could be done by providing free or low-cost entry fees, or by offering scholarships to attend art fairs and exhibitions.

Finally, art lovers should support art contests that are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. By doing so, we can help to ensure that the art world is a place where everyone can thrive.

In addition to the above, here are a few tips for artists who want to increase their chances of winning an art contest:

Do your research. Before you enter any art contest, take the time to read the rules and regulations carefully. Make sure that you understand the criteria that will be used to judge your work.

Choose the right contest. Not all art contests are created equal. Some are more competitive than others. Do your research to find a contest that is a good fit for your skills and experience level.

Submit your best work. When you submit your work to an art contest, make sure that it is your best work. Take the time to edit and refine your work until you are confident that it is the best it can be.

Network with other artists. Networking with other artists can help you to get your work seen by more people. Attend art shows, exhibitions, and other events where you can meet other artists and art lovers.

Don't give up. If you don't win an art contest, don't give up. Keep creating art and submitting your work to contests. With hard work and dedication, you will eventually achieve your goals.

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Autism and Neurodivergent People Having a Hard Time Making Friends

Autism and Neurodivergent People Having a Hard Time Making Friends

Making friends can be difficult for anyone, but it can be especially challenging for people with autism or other neurodivergent conditions. This is because people with autism often have difficulty understanding and responding to social cues, which can make it hard to connect with others.

There are a number of reasons why people with autism may have a hard time making friends. Some of these reasons include:

Difficulty understanding social cues. People with autism often have difficulty understanding and interpreting social cues, such as facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice. This can make it hard to know how to respond to others and can lead to misunderstandings.

Difficulty with communication. People with autism may have difficulty communicating with others, both verbally and nonverbally. This can make it hard to share thoughts and feelings and can make it difficult to build relationships.

Social anxiety. People with autism may experience social anxiety, which is a fear of social situations. This can make it difficult to put themselves out there and meet new people.

Preference for solitude. Some people with autism prefer to be alone and may not have a strong desire for friends.

Despite these challenges, it is possible for people with autism to make friends. Here are a few tips:

Find common interests. One of the best ways to make friends is to find people who share your interests. This could involve joining a club or group, taking a class, or volunteering for a cause you care about.

Be yourself. It's important to be yourself when you're trying to make friends. Don't try to be someone you're not because people will be able to tell.

Be patient. It takes time to make friends, especially if you have autism. Don't get discouraged if you don't make friends right away. Just keep putting yourself out there and eventually, you'll find people who you connect with.

If you're struggling to make friends, there are a number of resources available to help you. You can talk to your doctor, therapist, or social worker. There are also a number of online resources and support groups available.

Remember, you're not alone. There are many people with autism who have made friends and have fulfilling social lives. With time and effort, you can too.

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The Importance of Staying Safe from Online Sex Abuse

The Importance of Staying Safe from Online Sex Abuse

The internet has become an essential part of our lives. We use it to communicate with friends and family, to shop, to bank, and to do research. However, the internet can also be a dangerous place, especially for children and young people.

One of the most serious dangers that children and young people face online is sex abuse. Sex abuse can take many forms, including:

Sexual grooming: This is when an adult builds a relationship with a child or young person with the intention of abusing them.

Sexual exploitation: This is when an adult uses a child or young person for sexual purposes, such as making child sexual abuse material.

Online harassment: This is when an adult sends a child or young person unwanted sexual messages or images.

It is important to remember that anyone can be a victim of online sex abuse, regardless of their age, gender, or location. However, children and young people are at a higher risk of being targeted because they may be more trusting and less aware of the dangers online.

If you are concerned that you or someone you know may be a victim of online sex abuse, there are things you can do:

Talk to a trusted adult: This could be a parent, teacher, counselor, or another adult you trust.

Report the abuse to the police: If you are in the United States, you can report online sex abuse to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) at 1-800-THE-LOST.

Get help from a support organization: There are many organizations that provide support to victims of online sex abuse. You can find a list of these organizations on the NCMEC website.

It is important to remember that you are not alone. There are people who can help you. If you are being abused, please reach out for help.

Here are some tips for staying safe online:

Be careful about what information you share online. Do not share your personal information, such as your full name, address, or phone number, with people you do not know.

Be aware of the risks of online dating. If you are considering online dating, be sure to meet in a public place and tell a friend or family member where you are going.

Use strong passwords and change them regularly. Do not use the same password for multiple websites.

Be careful about what websites you visit. Do not visit websites that are known for containing harmful content.

Install security software on your computer and keep it up to date. Security software can help protect you from malware and other online threats.

By following these tips, you can help protect yourself from online sex abuse.

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Revelation Infinite Journey Swordmage Guide

🟡1. INTRODUCTION 🟡

A. Class Basic  

The Swordmage is primarily known for their long-range DPS capabilities. With a playstyle reminiscent of the traditional Caster/Mage archetype, Swordmages excel in unleashing devastating AOE spells from afar. Though they can deal out massive amounts of damage in short bursts, their lengthy cooldown periods require players to carefully manage their position and MP to avoid being overrun by enemies. 

• Strengths: Massive burst damage, crowd control, deal all types of elemental damage making them hard to be countered. 

• Weaknesses: Consumes a lot of mana, complex skill rotation, long ultimate cooldown, low health, vulnerable to attacks while casting many of their skills 

Skill	Cost	Description
	Passive	Increase Elemental Damage (Lighting, Fire, Cold,) by 100, and 3% Physical & Elemental Damage for nearby allies.
	MP: 1  CD: 0s  Ult meter: +3.6	Cloud Puncher – Single Target  Deal damage and lower the target’s elemental resistance.
	MP: 9  CD:11.6s  Ult meter: +3.2	Rapid Thunder – AOE  Summon lighting to strike at the target area.
	MP: 13  CD:11.6s  Ult meter: +8	Star Sword – AOE  Summon a celestial sword falling down, dealing AOE damage around the sword. Nearby enemies take an extra 10% incoming damage.
	MP: 10  CD: 11.6s  Ult meter: +3.9	Frozen – Crowd Control  Deal damage and freeze the enemy.
	MP: 18  CD: 11.6s  Ult meter: +22.8	Lightning Pulse – AOE  Deal damage in a line for 3s.
	MP: 12  CD: 16.6s  Ult meter: +5.6	Starfall – Buff  Leap backwards and gain crowd control immunity for a brief period, deal damage and slow enemies.
	MP: 33  CD: 29s  Ult meter: +30	Celestial Shield – Invulnerability  Self-frozen, gain Invulnerability and regeneration. Cannot move or use any skills
	MP: 14  CD: 14.5s  Ult meter: +3.2	Ignis – Debuff  Reduce enemies' Physical & Elemental Resistance, and deal massive damage at the end of the skill duration.
	MP: 10  CD: 9.6s  Ult meter: +3.9	Sword Trial – AOE  Throw a sword at the target area, and detonate the sword causing Fire damage.
	MP: 15  CD: 14.5s  Ult meter: +3.7	Spirit Strike – Crowd Control  AOE Freeze enemies caught in the area for 3s
	MP: 17  CD: 19.4s  Ult meter: +1.5	Glimpse – Buff  Dash forward, gain crowd control immunity, and greatly increase damage for the next 3 skills.

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Skill	Cost	Description
	⭐  CD: 15s  Ult meter: -50	Ignis Blade – Burst  Summon a Fire sword, causing damage and knocking down enemies.
	⭐  CD: 15s  Ult meter: -50	Void Trap– AOE  Create a black hole that sucks everything into its centre.
	⭐⭐  CD: 30s  Ult meter: -100	Thunder Tornado – AOE  Create a ball of lightning that strikes continuously for 10s
	⭐⭐  CD: 30s  Ult meter: -100	Skyfire Crush – Burst  Summon a pillar of fire that causes massive Fire damage.

Additionally, Swordmages have 2 specializations, including 

• Cryo: Focus on crowd control and survivability
• Increase 300 Elemental resistance 
• Frozen & Spirit Strike cooldown reduced by 30% 
• Increase 5% incoming damage reduction 

• Pyro: Focus on DPS
• Increase 5% Elemental Damage 
• Increase 20% Elemental Hit Damage 
• Decrease 10% Max HP 

🟡2. BUILDS 🟡

When building a character in Revelation: Infinite Journey, there is no right or wrong way. Players are highly encouraged to experiment and create a play style that fits them the best – But for those who are more into the hardcore side of things, we recommend focusing on your chosen Class’s core attributes as the fastest way to rise to the top. To help you get started, we've compiled a list of our top build suggestions below.

A. ENGRAVING 

The Swordmage specializes in burst damage, relying on careful cooldown management and timing to quickly take down their enemies. By strategically choosing their gems, Swordmages can increase their damage.

Legendary Engraving 

Lazurite Stone  (Elemental Damage)	Mist Stone/ Blood Stone  (Physical Defence)/ (Elemental Resistance)	Heart Stone  (HP)	Spinel Stone  (Crit)

Exotic Engraving 

Falling Star Stone  (Elemental Damage)	Titan Stone/ Sun Gazer Stone  (Physical Defence)/ (Elemental Resistance)	Sprint Stone  (Speed)	Taintless Stone  (Evasion)

🟡B. DIVINE ASPECTS🟡

Selecting the right Divinity is a crucial decision for your build in Revelation: Infinite Journey. Since the passive skills of the Divine Aspect are only active for the first two equipped slots, choosing wisely can make all the difference in your character build success. Experiment with a variety of Divine Aspects to get a feel for different play styles. Once you find the divinity that suits your play style, go ahead and invest more heavily in that particular Divinity. Below are some of our suggestions to get you started:       

Epic Divine Aspects

Valor Crystal  (Shield)	Heart Crystal  (Debuff)	Wisdom Crystal  (Support)	Spirit Crystal  (Silence)

Legendary Divine Aspects 

King's Landing  (Damage)	Darktide  (Cooldown Reduction)	Destiny (Stuns)	Plum Heart  (Damage)

3. PLAYSTYLES 

PVE 

Swordmages excel as boss-killers in raids or dungeons, but only if players can master their rotation. Additionally, Swordmages can aid their teammates by using Ignis Shadow Blade and Void Trap to clear mobs quickly and efficiently. 

Skill	[Ignis + Cloud Puncher], Star Sword, Lightning Pulse, Starfall, Sword Trial, Meteor
Ultimate	Lgnis Shadow Blade/Void Trap, Skyfire Crush
Specialization: Pyro	Blazing Flame, Star Protection, Scorching Power, Flame Impact
Divinity

🟡PVP🟡

In group PvP, Swordmages must balance their role as DPS with crowd control and survival. By investing in these areas, Swordmages can stay alive longer and deal more sustained damage, ultimately contributing to their team's success

Skill	[Ignis + Cloud Puncher], Rapid Thunder, Star Sword, Lightning Pulse, Celestial Shield/Starfall, Spirit Strike
Ultimate	Void Trap, Thunder Tornado
Specialization: Pyro	Rumbling Thunder, Star Protection, Scorching Power, Eternal Flame
Specialization for PvP	Star Focus/Unlimited MP
Divinity

🟡1 vs 1🟡

When engaging in 1v1 battles, Swordmages should adopt a patient and tactical approach. Rather than rushing in with all their skills, they should focus on stalling their opponent while waiting for their ultimate ability to become available. This allows Swordmages to unleash a devastating burst of damage that can quickly turn the tide of the battle. 

Skill	[Ignis + Cloud Puncher], Frozen, Star Sword, Lightning Pulse, Sword Trial, Meteor
Ultimate	Ignis Shadow Blade, Skyfire Crush
Specialization: Pyro	Blazing Flame, Star Protection, Scorching Power, Flame Impact
Specialization for PvP	Starstream Sky
Divinity

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