Clan Emblem Contest #1

Hypnotik: There has been a fairly long-standing tradition of making some pretty awesome special clan emblems on special occasions. Well, it's time we start rewarding some of the best ones in a new series of contests. With each of these contests there will be a different theme.     Emblem Contest #1 - Independence Day   July 4th is perhaps the most important day in American history. It's the day that, with a musket in one hand and a bald eagle on the other, we told King George and his Redcoats that we don't belong to them anymore. To show your pride and win some gold, all you have to do is create the most patriotic version of your clan's emblem that we've ever seen.   Yes, there are many countries celebrating national holidays this month. These entries will also qualify. For example Canadians can make an emblem for Canada Day (July 1), Argentinians (July 9) and Colombians (July 20) are celebrating their Independence Day as well, and can make an Argentine or Colombian emblem.     How to enter In this topic: -Post your current (non-themed) emblem and your new (themed) emblem -Post your clan tag/name   Contest Rules -Clan emblem can be any of the 3 sizes (24x24, 32x32, 64x64). -Contest closes July 16 00:00 PDT -Clans may submit multiple entries, however only one per clan will be eligible for prizes. -Clan must submit their original (non-modified) and entry (themed) emblems. -All entries must follow the overall rules for clan emblem usage (see section 3.4) -Entries must adhere to the contest's theme to be eligible to win any prizes. This will be determined by WGA staff.   Emblems will be judged based on: -Creativity -Quality of editing (how good it looks) -Bonus points for how well your standard clan emblem is modified into entry emblem -Number of tears shed by my pet bald eagle   Prizes (to Clan Treasury) -Every Clan that submits an entry (within the rules) and uses it as their clan emblem will receive 1,000 Gold to cover the costs of the emblem change (500 to apply it, and 500 to revert back to the original after the contest ends) -1st Place: 10,000 Gold -2nd Place: 8,000 Gold -3rd Place: 6,000 Gold -4th Place: 4,000 Gold -5th Place: 2,000 Gold