Rules

Timescale

The Basic Rules

• Complete the prompts in any order you like. The challenge deadline is final.
• You must use the indicated worldbuilding template for each prompt, but you're free to interpret the prompt as you wish.
• Each article must be new (created during the challenge period—see above), and created using your own original content.

The Detailed Rules

• 300 words per article. Articles must have 300 words or more before they can be submitted to a prompt. There is no maximum wordcount.
• New original content only. All content must be your own worldbuilding, and it must be created during the active challenge period (see timescale above).
• No art theft. You must have permission to use any art you post publicly on World Anvil, and all art must be credited somewhere visible.
• Only one account per person may enter the Summer Camp. Note that the use of multiple accounts is against the World Anvil Terms of Service. Co-authors can submit articles from the same world, and you can submit articles from different worlds.
• Only worldbuilding is allowed. Meta, blog, meme, and other non-worldbuilding content is not elegible for the challenge.
• Follow Etiquette. By taking part to this challenge, you agree to comport yourself with civility and kindness. The World Anvil Team reserves the right to disqualify users that break Etiquette from this and future events. If you have any complaints or concerns regarding another user, or about the challenge itself, please email us at [email protected].
• Disclaimer: World Anvil retains the right to arbitrate and/or change the rules where necessary to uphold the spirit and integrity of this event and the community. We will communicate changes as necessary As always, World Anvil claims no ownership over your original work.

FAQ

Click on each question to get the answer!   What are Wild Card prompts?

Eight of the prompts in every prompt wave follow a theme, but two of them, marked as Wild Card, don't. You can use these prompts if some of the themed prompts don't fit your world. They will still count for the completion badges, but there isn't a specific badge for them—they are 100% optional!
 

  How can I see my article's wordcount?

Every time your article saves, the wordcount will be updated at the bottom area of the article editor.
 

  How do I reset the date of a stub article?

If you have a stub article (i.e. an article under 50 words) created before Summer Camp, you can reset its date using the following method:

• View your stub articles by going to Articles & Categories, then clicking "Stub Articles"
• Open a stub article in the Old Version Edit interface, and expand "Open Advanced Tools & Options" on the right side.
• Click the "SPECIAL ACTIONS" tab to reveal the Reset Date button. Clicking this will update the creation date of the article to the current date. You can then fill it in and submit as normal.

 

 

  Can I write my articles in a language other than English?

Yes! If you become eligible for a prize, we'll use automatic translation to check that it falls within the rules and is eligible for the prize.
 

  Can I submit NSFW articles?

Yes, as long as you mark them as NSFW and follow the Community Etiquette. Keep in mind that, because judges are free to decide how they pick their winner, they can choose not to judge any NSFW entries.
 

  When can I make my submitted articles private? And what if I want to delete them?

If you wish to be eligible for prizes and badges, your articles will need to remain public until the Summer Camp 2026 Awards Ceremony on September 19th. Private articles will result in winners losing their prizes, as we cannot verify their work falls within the rules.
 

  Can I keep editing my submitted articles?

You may continue editing your submitted articles until the deadline. Edits made after the deadline and before the Summer Camp Awards Ceremony may disqualify you from prizes. Make sure the articles stay over 300 words and public to stay eligible. After the Awards Ceremony (September 19th) you can do whatever you like with your articles!
 

  How do I remove my entry?

Edit your article, and remove it from the challenge the same way that you added it! You can then enter a different article, if you wish.
 

  Do I have to use the specific prompt templates?

Yes, you must answer each prompt using its assigned template. That said, you can use the template however you want! Use all the template-specific text fields, only some, or none at all—up to you! Using the right template is what matters for Summer Camp.
 

  How do I win in a prompt category?

You can only win if you have Competitor mode enabled! Enable Competitor mode from your Feature settings!   Prompts are sponsored by community members, who are free to choose their judging method and their prize. World Anvil has vetted the judges and their prizes, but the community judges are solely responsible for their decision.
 

  I won a prize! How do I claim it?

On September 19th, tune into the Awards Ceremony on World Anvil's Twitch channel to find out if you won! We'll also be releasing the complete list of winners in the events area of the Learn section, containing full instructions to claim your prize.
 

How to submit

When editing an article, click on the trophy button at the bottom to submit! Make sure the article is public and published, and at least 300 words long.  

  If you don't see the submit button, check that you have Community Features enabled in your account's Feature Settings!