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LordZen 06-23-2004 10:43 PM

The 2nd Official Graalian Artist's Challenge
 
I still havent decided on a standard schedule we should do these by, so I guess here's the next one!

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For this second OGAC, your task will be to draw...Ice. That can be more tricky than it initially sounds. Consider that ice is usually transparent or can be semi-transparent, in that you can usually see details from sides of the ice that are not facing you. You could go for ice cubes, ice cicles, etc, but NO SNOW. I understand snow is technically ice but I dont really want to see alot of submissions that are predominately shades of white (or yellow :\ ). So anyways, be very creative with this submission. You are not confined to just ice cubes or ice cicles, those were just examples of things that could probably make a good peice. I will probably only be accepting 3 images for the finals this time, and recognize that I will be looking for good creativity, and the ability to show good detail with such a simple and yet difficult subject to truly master. Also, you can draw in some snow, or melted water, but I just dont want that to be "the" subject.

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Guidelines:

Subject: Ice of some form. Except snow.
Dimensions: 300x200 pixels maximum
Color Depth: 10 unique colors maximum
Contest Length: present - July 3rd
Number of Submissions allowed: 2
Transparency: Not allowed
Animation: Optional

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The rules have been updated so be sure you read them:
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Official Graalian Artist's Challenge Rules

1. Only submit your own original work.
2. All submissions may not have pre-existed. Meaning, you may not submit old things you have made in the past. The challenge is meant to involve some actual effort, and therefore your kindly asked to try. :)
3. Color depth includes the transparency color of the image.
4. Submissions are not to be accepted after the end date of the challenge unless a justifiable reason is communicated to LordZen before that date.
5. Do not put your signature in the submission.
6. When allowed to submit multiple images, remember that each participant will only be allowed to have one of those advance to the finals.
7. If you post an image in this contest thread, that will be considered a submission. You will be allowed to delete them, however, if you want a newer version to be considered for the contest.
8. No text descriptions in the submissions, about the submissions. Text is only allowed if it is used as a nessisary or justifiable part of the subject.
9. Arguments and discussions regarding this contest are to be done in a seperate "discussion" thread designated for this contest. Simple comments, however, are OK to post in this thread if it regards an image submitted or is a direct question for LordZen.
10. In the case of 2 or more submissions receiving the same number of votes after the voting period has ended. LordZen must cast a 2nd tie-breaking vote.
I want alot of people trying for this. :mad: I dont care if you think your a good artist or that your embarassed or what, the point of this contest is for EVERYBODY to get more involved who usually browses this gfx forum.

Also, the prize will be 5 USD again. Via paypal. But after this time, I think we will have enough to start a list of champions down through the ages :rolleyes: . A permanent sticky stating who won what, along with the winning submission. How does that sound? ^^ (you can respond to that in this thread if you want)

Scott 06-23-2004 10:47 PM

Yahoo! I'll get started tonight.

davidpsy 06-23-2004 10:50 PM

I have only one question, What do you mean spifically by "transparncy not allowed"?

Goboom 06-23-2004 10:50 PM

TAHEE! ANOTHER ONE!
WHAT! NO TRANSPARENCY!
I'm not exempt am I?

Scott 06-23-2004 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidpsy
I have only one question, What do you mean spifically by "transparncy not allowed"?

No background transparency, or taking an image and changing its opacity I would assume.

LordZen 06-23-2004 10:56 PM

It means simply that I do not want you to have a transparent background or whatever. You will have to design a background for the subject. Or, make it all purple I dont care, but that would look stupid. :D

Changing opacity would be cheating, also. I would rather you are able to convey the appearance of the object being semi-transparent without doing that automatically...but I dont know if I would be able to accurately keep that under check or not so...I guess your on the honor system there.

Edit:

Dang, re-reading through the initial post, I found a couple errors and I realized I forgot a rule. I originally was going to end the contest on the 4th, and I reconsidered that and changed it to the thirth (3th) X__X

Be sure to re-read that first post after a 10th rule is added.

Galdor 06-24-2004 03:32 AM

http://galdor.vip.graal.net/Stuffs/galdor-ice_lolly.PNG
my ice lolly xD

LordZen 06-24-2004 03:48 AM

Wow thats really nice. You JUST made that?? Its been 5 hours since I posted this contest lol. Didnt expect to see any submissions so soon.

Trevor 06-24-2004 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Galdor

Wow. That is really really cool, Galdor. Good job.

Galdor 06-24-2004 05:00 AM

thx mates =]

xManiamaNx 06-24-2004 06:49 AM

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Nice Galdor.

Heres mine, if you dont like it I'll... uhh... umm... bah forget it. :[

teshy2 06-24-2004 08:10 AM

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/3082/igloo_final2.png

Not very creative, I know. :frown:
I'm lazy.. suppose to be an igloo.

zs0 06-24-2004 08:30 AM

So far Galdor has my vote, his is hot.

Tesh, yours is ok.. Nothing too special :O

Crono 06-24-2004 03:18 PM

Galdor's looks very nice. Show that swedish pride boi. :p

LordZen 06-24-2004 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by teshy2
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/3082/igloo_final2.png

Not very creative, I know. :frown:
I'm lazy.. suppose to be an igloo.

hehe, I think thats pretty neat.

Igloo's have a hole on the top tho, I think. Real ones. Dont they? *starts to doubt self*

Goboom 06-24-2004 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LordZen
hehe, I think thats pretty neat.

Igloo's have a hole on the top tho, I think. Real ones. Dont they? *starts to doubt self*

http://home.no.net/gedra/igloo_bg.htm

According to that, one is reccomended.

Damix2 06-24-2004 04:07 PM

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I got really lazy when I saw this so I just threw some effects together in photoshop, for now this is my entry, maybe I will actually make something later.

teshy2 06-24-2004 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LordZen
hehe, I think thats pretty neat.

Igloo's have a hole on the top tho, I think. Real ones. Dont they? *starts to doubt self*

Agh.. uh... it's a "smoke yourself to death" igloo... y'know, suicide service. x_x

*runs away to edit*

LordZen 06-24-2004 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Damix2
I got really lazy when I saw this so I just threw some effects together in photoshop, for now this is my entry, maybe I will actually make something later.

86 colors? Try 10. Or try reading the rules lol

LordZen 06-24-2004 05:34 PM

Hmm I see the resemblance but I cant match Damix's pattern with any area on that larger peice, also his is different colors. Probably just the same simple technique.

LordZen 06-24-2004 05:36 PM

Dang! That was fast. I didnt even get enough time to immediately edit what I posted before you replied, hah.

Damix2 06-24-2004 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnGames
THat image he entered was stolen from
http://www.dwphotoshop.com/photoshop/texture/Ice7.jpg


Interesting enough, I had never seen that, that would have made my pic a lot easier to make, its about 20 less effects I use (after reading the tutorial)

Zen: yea I got lazy on that one


don't worry, I'll make something else (with reading the rules this time =D)

also after reading that website, it does provide some nice tutorials.

Damix2 06-24-2004 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnGames
sorry I blamed you. (Man; I helped the competition)


its alright, I would have done the same thing, its a bit odd how the styles macthed up so nicely

teshy2 06-24-2004 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnGames
A igloo does NOT have a hole at the top; its actually a thin layer of ice that becomes a hole under heat, as soon as you finish cooking you rebuild a thin layer that wil melt when you cook again.

Sweet, now I won't have to edit it. Thanks dude.

LordZen 06-24-2004 07:07 PM

You mean that thing you asked in the forum pm? I didnt word it like that! LOL

I'm just saying, with that particular peice, after the colors have been reduced, its not particularly aesthetically pleasing to the eye. And typically in this community, having to use such few colors, pixel work is going to be prefered. And the winner is ultimately voted on by the community, so...

LordZen 06-24-2004 07:13 PM

*delets first part since the post i replied to was deleted*

Ok lets keep the discussion to the other designated discussion threat people.

Myomoto 06-24-2004 07:31 PM

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hmmm...
(bah stupied char limit keeps my posts from being Mystrious! >:O )

Zero Hour 06-24-2004 07:33 PM

pretty (:
.

Trevor 06-24-2004 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnGames
My finished work; its so beutiful! ^^
http://www.kajoka.com/games/ice.gif

You do know this is a pixel art challenge, right?

Scott 06-24-2004 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Myomoto
hmmm...
(bah stupied char limit keeps my posts from being Mystrious! >:O )

Not supposed to put your name on it.

Scott 06-24-2004 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnGames
Yep ;)
It is pixel art; just the pixels are REALLY tiny

All pixels are the same size you idiot. What the hell? Pixel art is a style, not taking 3D images and converting them to less colors.

Scott 06-24-2004 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnGames
I know they are all the same; I am keeping that style.

The don't try and mislead people by saying your pixels are a different size or something; perhaps you shouldn't, because it's not very effective.

TonyRivers 06-24-2004 08:09 PM

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This was my original WIP but if I use 10 colors it just wont work so I guess its back to the drawing board.

Scott 06-24-2004 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyRivers
This was my original WIP but if I use 10 colors it just wont work so I guess its back to the drawing board.

The hell? You know it's supposed to made of ice right? X_X

JohnGames 06-24-2004 08:18 PM

I think he was going to first make a image then add ice and stuff I guess

TonyRivers 06-24-2004 08:19 PM

Yeah I was gonna make him frozen in a giant ice cube =O but to do this with 10 colors I would have to make him tiny.

Smoke2k3 06-24-2004 08:51 PM

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*opens the door, Smoke comes walking in*
Öhm..well here is a icy man but i dont really
think he looks like hes made of ice, but anyway
he is there hehe.

LordZen 06-24-2004 08:53 PM

Ah thats cool, good job with background.

Tony I dont know if that much of the subject should be allowed to not be ice.

JohnGames 06-24-2004 08:55 PM

You still have my ice cube thing as a submissino right? I am making something else since the ice cube thins is wierd

haunter 06-24-2004 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnGames
You still have my ice cube thing as a submissino right? I am making something else since the ice cube thins is wierd

I'll have to kill someone if that ice cube is allowed as a submission... It is definatly NOT pixel art.


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