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06/2000: Well, disappointingly, we didn't have much of a response (read: any) for this contest... but I'm going to leave up the rules and leave the challenge open indefinitely to whatever brave souls might want to dare writing Rico a Romance!

Ever feel that Rico is possibly the most unappealing character in Xenogears, with the possible exception of Emperor Cain and those creepy bastards in the SOL9000? Ever notice that Rico hardly ever shows up in Xenogears doujinshi? Ever feel SORRY for Rico?

Now here's your chance to set things right for the not-so-jolly green giant. In the spirit of the upcoming first valentine's day of the new millennium.. help write Rico a romance!

Straight: (example: Rico x Chuchu, Rico x Emerelda)

• General (G-Rated to PG-13)
• Adult (R to NC-17)

Slash: (example: Rico x Hammer, Rico x Fei)

• General (G-Rated to PG-13)
• Adult (R to NC-17)

Special Mention:

• Funniest Fic
• Most Romantic Fic
• Most Bizarre Fic

• Fics will be judged on originality of concept, plausiblity (PWPs will be accepted for reader entertainment, but will not be judged. PWPs will be eligible for Special Mention awards, however), and creativity.
  
  
• Fics can be anywhere from G-rated to NC-17, but ratings should be clearly labled under the title of the fic. Fics should include author's name/pseudonym(s), email address, rating, and pairing.

Sample:
Rico's First Love
B. Fatima / fatima@avehnet.com
PG-13/[Rico x Hammer]

• Fics cannot exceed 5,000 words in length.
  
  
• Fics can either be sent to condorjo@chickmail.com in ASCII TXT format, HTML, or an URL supplied to an offsite link. Fics will be posted at geardock, or links supplied on the fic page to entries off site.
  
  
• CHALLENGE OPEN INDEFINITELY TO ANY BRAVE SOULS WHO DARE TO TRY IT!
  
  
• Winners of each category will receive a commemorative award banner for their website, plus the eternal gratitude of poor, lonely Rico.