I Refused to Fake AURADUEL’s Crowd for Its 117-Second Shipaton Demo Video

The rules for the video submission, as dictated by Devpost, were copied into the script file on September 12. The script required the video to be under two minutes, publicly available on YouTube or Vimeo, showing the app working on a real device, with no third-party music or trademarks, and in English or with English subtitles. The script also stated that nothing in the video would promise what the app does not do, and nothing inside a screenshot would be retouched. Both of these costs additional work but were deemed necessary.

The script outlining the video came before the actual filming. Following this, three blocks were dictated in a specific order: emotional part, design, and technique. This order remained consistent throughout the process. The first four seconds of the video carried the message "Being me was always a battle." This line, combined with a single line about bullying, framed the video's narrative without focusing on the reasons behind the bullying.

Before finalizing the script, it underwent reviews by AI reviewers, who scored it on a rubric, with the brand guardian approving it after several attempts. The final script version emphasized that the app earns rank through battles, not through automated means.