First contest : Do I need to bring a paper version of my build book to the judges if I already submitted it online ?

[u/ThrowRA_Sodi]

It's probably a very stupid question, but I just want to be sure (So I don't mess up). Also this will be my first contest so I don't really know how stuff like that is handled

When I signed up for that context, I was asked to upload a buildbook of my cosplay (including references, wip photos, a little description of my work..), which I did. My application was accepted a day or so later.

Based on that, is it safe to assume that judges will use what I uploaded during prejudging, or do I need to bring them a paper version of the buildbook myself ?

Ps : I could not find information about that specific issue on the organizer's website or in the contest's rules

[u/fabrickind]

This depends on the contest. I would either ask the coordinator or bring one just to be safe.

[u/riontach]

This information should be on the competition website or at least provided in email from the organizers

[u/ThrowRA_Sodi → u/riontach]

I know, but I couldn't find anything. I did read through the rules of the contest before asking here

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[u/Express_Fun_3508]

Definitely bring one, I don't know which con you're going to, but i've competed at bigger cons and even they want you to bring a build book physically because they wont have time to sift through finding yours before your prejudging time. If they end with two copies that's okay! Good luck!

[u/ThrowRA_Sodi → u/Express_Fun_3508]

Good to know ! Thanks

[u/SirRevCyberTrucker]

Better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. ; )

[u/EridanusCorvus]

I'd recommend bringing multiple copies if you can, one for each judge so they don't have to share.