【Art Contest Meltdown】Onmyoji Skin Design Contest Alleged 'Cronies' Showcase; Official Response branded as 'Nonsense'

The 'Baihui Luoyi' skin design contest for Onmyoji has once again become a flashpoint for community outrage. Traditionally a platform for high-quality fan creations, this year’s event has been marred by accusations of cronyism. Players argue that selection standards are opaque, citing cases where entries without mandatory character reference sheets (three-view drawings) were selected as finalists.

The controversy centers on specific 'regular' artists who consistently make the cut regardless of the quality of their submissions, effectively squeezing out talented creators. The official response—which denied any internal favoritism and brushed off 'incomplete' entries as 'different artistic styles'—has been widely mocked as mere corporate gaslighting, with players calling the statement 'absolute nonsense'.

[Image: Images from the comments showing the artists' work]

In the comments section, the community didn't hold back. Users highlighted entries that literally stated 'didn't have time to draw' on the submission, and expressed bewilderment at the 'Bodhisattva' reimagining of a popular character. Skeptical players concluded that this is just typical behavior for the publisher, noting that the selection process seems to be a formality for predetermined winners.

[Image: Images from the comments showing scalping of contest-exclusive frame icons]