Cosplay

Costume evaluation

• The Cosplay staff will take both the costume and its presentation into account. Most points will be awarded for the costume’s accuracy. Purchased or commissioned costumes will be disqualified.
• The cosplay contest will be held on all three days of the event.
• All contestant will have a small presentation – up to a minute – during which they can showcase their costume.
• Each contestant will have a single performance.
• The Cosplay staff is free to give out as many prizes as possible (more than initially announced)

Eligibility

• The Cosplay contest is open to characters from video games, anime, manga, movie or TV series.
• All contestats must read, accept and follow the Cosplay contest rules outlined on this page.
• By registering in the Cosplay contest, all participants give their consent for DreamHack Bucharest to use images with their likeness for promotional purposes via photographs and/or videos.
• All contestants must submit any relevant audio assets by October 10, 2014. Any asset sent after this deadline will not be used on the venue stage.
• Any contestant who breaks the DreamHack Bucharest rules of conduct will be disqualified.

Stage setup

• Each contestant will use the audio they sent (60 seconds). The contest registration is not valid without the audio.
• Different light types are available.
• No special effects are allowed. If needed, special effects could be provided by the organizers, depending on how complex they are.
• Microphones will not be provided. If you have a message, please record it at attach it to the registration audio.

General Info

• DreamHack Masters Bucharest 2014 is an event suited for all ages.
• Offensive language is strictly prohibited – no rasial or sexual references, harsh language, etc.
• Harassment is strictly prohibited.
• All sexually-explicit jokes must have a non-sexual interpretation which is just as evident.
• Be smart, not rude! If you think you have a costume or presentation which might be risky or offensive, it probably is.
• If you have any questions regarding the event or costumes, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Cosplay staff via the contact page.
• You’re allowed to surprise the audience, but not the staff. So no fire, flames, dry ice, wind machines, lasers, liquids or pressurized gases are allowed.
• Don’t jump on or off the stage – use only the designated entrances and exits.
• All weapons must be approved by the Cosplay staff first. Pointing weapons at someone other than your cosplay group will not be tolerated. Any actions involving weapons must first be approved by the Cosplay staff.
• Contestants must not use their time on the venue stage for any political, religious, offensive or other personal actions not connected to their presentation.
• All decisions made by the Cosplay staff are final.