Reflective Duet Battle


What do you see behind your other half?

ROUND 2 ENDS NOVEMBER 29

    About

    Reflective Duet Battle (RDB) is organized into 3 rounds of 2 months with no grace period. While it does have the word "Battle" in its name, the goal is not for you to win, it is for you to remember the improvement. Did you leave this DB better than before you joined? This is the place for creativity to shine through!

    RULES

    Team Information

    1. Your team is limited to 2 vocalists and 6 staff members. There is a requirement of 1 staff member to not encourage burnout to members. (anywhere between 3 - 8 members.)
    2. There will be a cap of 80 groups. Because of this, teams must be complete by the time you register. There must be one assigned leader and one co-leader.
    3. Teams can add or drop members at any time during the DB as long as the number of members is within the specified limit. Please notify the DB twitter of any roster changes.
    4. Members are limited to only one team.
    5. Team names must be appropriate. Any NSFW themes will result in immediate disqualification.
    6. Anonymous members are allowed, but DB admins must be notified as to who they are.

    Entries Information

    1. Entries must be at least 2 minutes in length and no longer than 6 minutes.
    2. Entries can be in any genre and the creation of original songs, mashups, and arrangements are allowed with proper crediting.
    3. Entries can be sung in any language. Translated lyrics are appreciated, but are not mandatory.
    4. There is no grace period. All rounds will end at 11:59 PM CST on the listed date. Groups with rendering issues will receive a 12 hour "grace" period after showing proof. Points will not be deducted during this "grace."
    5. Your team's entry title must be in this format: 【#RDB2024-R#】 Song Name 【Team Name】
    6. Your entry's submission form must include the following: Script, Alternative Upload Link, Final Mix (WAV, Acapella), Art Folder, and an Asset List
    7. Please make sure to properly credit everyone's contribution in your team as well as the original credits. Any improper crediting will lead to a warning then disqualification.
    8. Use of vocal synthesizers on the main entry is not allowed. RDB will only be judging human vocals on entries.

    General Information

    1. Themes will be given each round as a crutch for ideas, but they are not mandatory. Creativity is welcome! Show us what you can do.
    2. Tracing, plagiarism, or using generative AI of any sort will lead to an immediate disqualification.
    3. Any questions regarding the cb (entries, scores, etc.) must be directed to the RDB twitter and no one else.
    4. Bullying or harassment to anyone within the DB (within teams, to other teams, to judges or RDB staff, etc.) will receive immediate disqualification.
    5. Questions are great! But please ask them in a respectful manner.

    Bonus Points Information

    1. In an attempt to receive more points, a bonus category critiquing Work Management has been added. This cagetory is catered, but not limited, to the beginner CB participant struggling with time and workload management and looking for some pointers.
    2. A group can gain an extra 5 points on both the audio and visual side - a total of 10 bonus points.
    3. To receive bonus points, groups must submit the following materials in a google form:
    AUDIO
    * 500 word max explanation of vocal direction: notes within vocalists on how certain things should be sung
    * 500 word max explanation of recording direction: notes from the mixer to vocalists on anything that needs to be changed
    * compilation of a few drafts/wips sent within the team
    * the script will also be looked at
    VISUAL
    * supplementary materials: written briefs, moodboards, character sheets, examples, etc.
    * early visuals: sketches, storyboards, outfit designs, etc.
    * in-progress: lineart (if applicable), placeholder sprites, rough keyframes, etc.
    * short brief (200 words max) on how communication was handled
    * art folder and assets list will also be looked at
    3. Groups can choose to submit only one out of two section if the need for full bonus points is not there.

    SCHEDULE

    REGISTRATION

    April 1st - May 31st, 2024

    ROUND 1

    June 1st - August 9th, 2024
    Results: September 28th, 2024

    ROUND 2

    September 28th - November 29th, 2024
    Results: January 11th, 2025

    ROUND 3

    January 11th - March 14th, 2025
    Results: March 30th, 2025

    JUDGES & STAFF

    VOX JUDGES

    Lia

    @kanalia_s

    A second year choir teacher and a singer-songwriter in the side, I'm happy to be your host for this DB!I've also worked alongside famous names such as Josuiji Shinri from Holostars and Finana Ryugu from NIJISANJI EN!

    Momori

    @M0MORI_VA

    Hey hey there!!! I'm Mori, a voice actress and vocalist!!! I've been in the youtaite community for 6 years now and I'm honored to be one of your vocalist judges for RDB! I am super epicly saucingly mulchtastingly excited to see all your entries >:3!

    MIX JUDGES

    niu arx

    @niu_arx

    Mixing & mastering engineer, music producer, and sound designer since 2011. Will beat you in DDR.Clients include miHoYo, Holostars, PRISM Project, Phase Connect, Will Stetson, Shayne Orok, Rachie, Caitlin Myers, Miori Celesta, & many more.

    Vedra

    @its_vedra

    Hi I'm Vedra, a music producer and mixer. I like music. Just a lil bit 😎I've worked with names such as PRISM Project, Jubyphonics, Will Stetson, Lilypichu and Hoyoverse.Keen to see and hear what u all have in store!

    ART JUDGES

    softmode

    @Doomfest

    Full-time game dev / illustrator since 2015.Illustration clients include WIll Stetson, Mihoyo, Yostar, Nijisanji EN, Arcaea, Studio Élan. Artstation competition (The Journey) finalist, Semifinalist for The Next Great Starship (Star Citizen), showcase artist for Substance Painter (GDC 2015?), featured in 80.lv.BFA in Interactive Design / Game development.

    Mile

    @machi_mile00

    aka. Kime. I like drawers and have the worst sleep schedule.Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer since 2018. Brand ambassador of Huion, XP-Pen, Ichigo Inc., etc. Art Instructor/ Creator for CLASS101. Winner of Pixiv x AFASG 2022 contest. Self-published artbook "Altare" in 2023.

    ANIMATION JUDGES

    elliot*

    @xiiyu_u

    hello! my name is elliot, and i animate :]

    STAFF

    Gomi

    @gomiibear_

    Our spreadsheet guru!
    Who made the scoresheets and other forms? Meet Gomi, an amazing animator and the one responsible for making our forms easy to navigate and read!

    Chrysalia

    @ChrysaliaCsilla

    Our lovely Co-Admin!
    Known for her amazing graphic design as well as her love for furbys, Chrysalia will handle our social media, graphics, as well as other duties our main admin will need.

    SCORING

    1. Scores will be divided by 50 points for each category + a prospect of 10 bonus points for submitting the extra credit - a total of 210 points total. (More info on bonus points are in "Rules")
    2. Groups will have the choice of critique for 1 category.
    3. 50% of teams will be eliminated with every round.