Pixelation
General => Challenges & Activities => Archived Activities => Topic started by: flaber on January 18, 2007, 01:59:47 am
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SIGNUP COMPLETE
CHALLENGE WILL START MONDAY
Hey everyone,
Im setting up a new challenge.
This challenge will consist of only 16 people.
After 16 people have signed up I will randomly divide everyone into pairs. These pairs however, (unlike the secret santa) will not be creating a gift for one another. Rather you are 'competing' in order to move onto the next round.
This challenge will be setup in a bracketed elimination format. Winner moves on, looser is eliminated.
With 16 people, this means there will be 4 rounds until a winner is announced.
winner _________|_________
round4 ____|____ ____|____
round3 __|__ __|__ __|__ __|__
round2 _|_ _|_ _|_ _|_ _|_ _|_ _|_ _|_
round1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Each round will be 2weeks long. At the start of each challenge I will announce the topic and you will have to create an image that relates to the given topic. Once the image is completed, to submit it, PM me the link opposed to posting on the boards. A team of judges will look at each piece and determine a winner for each round. I will then show all the duels with the images and who won.
The judges for this are:
-flaber
-Indigo
-Helm
-Alexhansonwhite
The 'judges' will look at each image to see quality, technique, overall composition, colour choice, and originality. Therefore the more creative the idea you have, and the more time spent is a better chance of moving on.
If you do not submit an image within the 2week period, you will be disqualified and the opponent will automatically move on.
To join, in your post please say "IM JOINING"
I will take the first 16 people only.
If there is any questions, feel free to ask
EDIT: Due to high enthusiasm I will take 32 contestants now and up it to a 5th round.
List of Participants COMPLETE
-mccow28
-Stwelin
-Godslayer
-The B.O.B.
-Sherman Gill
-Souly
-pkmays
-Ryona
-Khris
-Scotteh
-Rerg1
-.TakaM
-snake
-Mirre
-Evil-Ville
-Kubol
-ZoSo
-Feron
-Filax_666
-Xion Night
-MoD
-Blick
-Akzidenz
-9_6
-buloght
-Rydin
-snader
-SCiDT
-SolidIdea
-Opacus
-Delgneith
-Lawrence
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I'll participate. Sounds fun. :y:
"IM JOINING"
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I'll have some free time in the next few weeks. "GNINIOJ M'I"
Though, i'll probably only serve as a stepping-stone for a more worthy artist.
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I'm joining.
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Wait, didn't Sedge propose this idea at Pixeljoint? Anywho, I'm probably gonna regret this, buttttttt....."I'm N."
Seeing as how I haven't pixeled something original in a while, I'm predicting that I'll recieve a one punch TKO in the first round. Still, sounds like something I've been wanting to do for while..."The only death that will suffice to The B.O.B., is death on the battle field!!"
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I'll join.
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Pfft Corey, you already know I'm in.
So I don't even have to say "IM JOINING"
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"IM JOINING"
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Ehh, what the hell... Even though I'm going up against some pretty tough competition, I'll join.
Certainly not going to be easy. Guys like pkmays have a way higher power level than me. >_>
"I'M JOINING"
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I've been lurking for quite a while and haven't actually participated in any of the challenges, and this might be good practice to see how I manage when I've been stuck with a deadline (even if it is a bit long) so... I'M JOINING!
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Questions:
1. When a pair wins, do they stay together, or are partners randomly assigned once more?
2. Once the final pair wins, do they each go against each other for the grand master challenge?
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I assume it's 1 against 1, no holds barred. No teams involved. At least that's what I gather from the rules above...
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...and Helm will be our designated "Simon" for this activity. :)
American Pix-Idol!!
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Ah yes, I'm an idiot who needs sleep. For some reason I thought it was pairs.
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Who is this Simon? Are you making a reference? I am afraid I probably don't follow.
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Simon Says is a game, in the form of a plastic thing with four buttons made by Ralph Baer, and a physical one where the participants have to do whatever the "Simon" says.
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I was bored so I made this for fun. Feel free to use it for this pixel tournament, guys. Also, feel free to add more to it and edit it. I'm a little too tired to do anything spectacular with it right now.
(http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/4605/pixeltournamenten8.png)
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Questions:
1. When a pair wins, do they stay together, or are partners randomly assigned once more?
2. Once the final pair wins, do they each go against each other for the grand master challenge?
The only pairs there are, are the person you are 'dueling' against. Each duel is 1vs1. So you and your pair are going against each other. The winner moves on, the looser is done.
No teams on this one. Its all solo.
Who is this Simon? Are you making a reference? I am afraid I probably don't follow.
Indigo was making reference to an American TV show personality.
Its nothing too worry about.
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Can i join please :P
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:huh:...
Dangit. I assumed Indigo meant that Helm would be the one that made the theme for the duels, and the American Pix-idle (Idle means doing nothing, by the way. Idol is the right word) was just him blathering.
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A few questions: Are there no theemes that we'll be making our pieces after? Just make whatever? Also, are there no guidelines as to what and how this is to be made?
I'm thinking of signing up. However, due to my new full-time job and lack of computer, it will be somewhat of a handicap. I suspect my new one will be arriving today. If so, I'm in.
...and Helm will be our designated "Simon" for this activity. :)
Think again.
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I R in
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Who is this Simon? Are you making a reference? I am afraid I probably don't follow.
Yes, flaber is right. I was referring to Simon from the TV show "American Idol." I had a feeling you wouldn't understand given that you live outside the US. No worries. If you're wondering what his 'personality' is like, it shouldn't take long for you to find out.
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IM JOINING
*sings badly then leaves crying*
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Liked Ryona's idea. Thought I'd try to polish it a little:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v56/SnakemanEXE/Chapionships.png)
Didn't add Rerg1, .TakaM or myself as it's not my call. (Pixelation palette by the way. Apart from Ryona's orange.)
Just in case there was any doubt, yes IM JOINING.
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I'd like to join :)
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IM JOINING
I haven't pixelled anything for ages so this would be perfect for me.
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I'M JOINING!!!
I'm new in pixel art but I want to try :D
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IM JOINING
:), just a question can you pixel anything and in any size you want? Doesnt matter, i still in just wondering :)
By the way, great idea :D
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That looks totally awesome, Snake! I'd say it's quite more than just a little polish. lol
I just added my portrait in there. Everyone else can feel free to add in theirs.
(http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/6446/chapionshipsvp9.png)
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I'm joining.
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IM JOINING
:), just a question can you pixel anything and in any size you want? Doesnt matter, i still in just wondering :)
By the way, great idea :D
And the answer to that question:
Each round will be 2weeks long. At the start of each challenge I will announce the topic and you will have to create an image that relates to the given topic. Once the image is completed, to submit it, PM me the link opposed to posting on the boards. A team of judges will look at each piece and determine a winner for each round. I will then show all the duels with the images and who won.
The 'judges' will look at each image to see quality, technique, overall composition, colour choice, and originality. Therefore the more creative the idea you have, and the more time spent is a better chance of moving on.
If you do not submit an image within the 2week period, you will be disqualified and the opponent will automatically move on.
So yeah. The duel, I believe, will consist of topics given to us, then we draw the pieces in association with that certain topic. In that case, I'm hopin' they don't choose anything to do with Iso, or rpg's, else I'm screwed....
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hehehe i updated it:
(http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/107/chapionshipsvp9yp1.png)
Imageshack resized it, bastards :D
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(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b177/stwelin/comport.gif) my portrait, won't bother with the whole template again, for the sake of eliminating redundancy.
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"IM JOINING"
Wait!...it seems all "seats" are taken.Or am I wrong?
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man i hope i dont get pitched against snake in the first round. :ouch:
also this would make a cool flash thingey - like KoS.
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here's a question: is animation a possibility when it comes to the image requirements for each round?
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Yes, flaber is right. I was referring to Simon from the TV show "American Idle."
Did you mispell "idol", or are you making scathing sociopolitical critique in the form of a pun?
I had a feeling you wouldn't understand given that you live outside the US.
Even if I did I wouldn't bother with reality shows. We have them in greece too, and I don't know any of the people's names in them.
If you're wondering what his 'personality' is like, it shouldn't take long for you to find out.
Why should I? Isn't it just as simple to tell me what personality traits I share with him so your point can be made clear without any need for further research, or indeed reference, to retarded american pop sub-culture inanity?
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I am so in.
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basically simon has a nack for very very harsh critiscism and no softened blows. either an" your amazing, youre going somewhere" or a " i never want to see you on stage again"
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If you're wondering what his 'personality' is like, it shouldn't take long for you to find out.
Why should I? Isn't it just as simple to tell me what personality traits I share with him so your point can be made clear without any need for further research, or indeed reference, to retarded american pop sub-culture inanity?
What is "inanity?" Were you trying to say insanity, maybe? I'm sorry, I don't really know if that's a word or not.(I'm being serious)
Also, he was referring to Simon Cowell, 1 of the 3 judges on the show American IDOL, where amateurs compete to be Americas next top singer/star/whatever-I-don't-give-a-hoot-cuz-I-hate-that-damn-show...Any who, Simon is the mean judge, who always gives the harshest critique of the bunch. The crowd hates his guts, but obviously the show would be nothing without him...I still think the show sucks...make your own conclusions.
Edit***Looks like Ryumaru beat me to the punch****
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Yes, flaber is right. I was referring to Simon from the TV show "American Idle."
Did you mispell "idol", or are you making scathing sociopolitical critique in the form of a pun?
I had a feeling you wouldn't understand given that you live outside the US.
Even if I did I wouldn't bother with reality shows. We have them in greece too, and I don't know any of the people's names in them.
If you're wondering what his 'personality' is like, it shouldn't take long for you to find out.
Why should I? Isn't it just as simple to tell me what personality traits I share with him so your point can be made clear without any need for further research, or indeed reference, to retarded american pop sub-culture inanity?
Whoops, I did use the wrong word. I'll fix that. Yes, it's "American Idol"
and Helm, It sounds like you're getting worked up over this. Twas a simple joke thats all - one in which you butchered in every direction. :P B.O.B described it just fine. The reason I did not describe him here was simply because it's hard to get an accurate description of him without looking into it yourself.....that and because i was just lazy.
anyway, this is extremely off topic so I suggest we just leave it at this point.
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If you're wondering what his 'personality' is like, it shouldn't take long for you to find out.
Why should I? Isn't it just as simple to tell me what personality traits I share with him so your point can be made clear without any need for further research, or indeed reference, to retarded american pop sub-culture inanity?
What is "inanity?" Were you trying to say insanity, maybe? I'm sorry, I don't really know if that's a word or not.(I'm being serious)
1. lacking sense, significance, or ideas; silly: inane questions.
2. empty; void.
–noun
3. something that is empty or void, esp. the void of infinite space.
Next time you are not sure if something is a word or not I suggest you use dictionary.com (Or maybe even an actual dictionary)
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"IM JOINING," assuming there are still spots left.
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I would like to participate.
I'M JOINING
I'm going to lose so bad.
I feel sooooo sorry for whoever has to go against Snake first. Now in a humorous twist of irony, I bet I'll be that person :\
EDIT: Appears there are no more slots now anyway. Looks like ZoSo got the last spot if I'm counting correctly.
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enough people are keen, why not have a fifth round and double the participants.
If not, thats LAME.
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If I remember correctly, this is sort of a test run to see how this type of activity will turn out. If all goes well with this one, much larger versions of this will be held.
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Blast! If only I'd looked here sooner.
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Not to stray this off-topic (seems to be going pretty well as it is, I also propose a fifth round if we have enough people) but I hope not a lot of people think I do critique like this Simon character apparently does. I don't remember ever trying to discourage someone from making pixel art, and I always speak clearly about what I see. It's not that I get worked up over this, it's more that I am disappointed anyone would say I am discouraging or insulting in my critique. I try to help as much as I can and now I'm some sort of stereotypical 'harsh judge' personality? Unfair, I say! A joke, then? Why joke about this?
Oh well. I guess I'll take my frustrations out on the pixelator entries I have to judge on. YOU ALL FAIL IN ADVANCE. QUIT PIXEL ART AND GO BACK TO EMBROIDERY, JERKS. :'(
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lol, helm, no worries - nobody thinks that you're a simon-character. Just every competition needs one, thus - I designated you to be that person. :)
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Way ahead of you. Embroidery is destiny, plebians!
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My grandma likes my embroidery thanks :mean:
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is that a 'yes, I will enter this competition' then, Zolthorg? I DARE YOU
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I don't think Simon is a jerk just for the sake being a jerk. He's just blunt, I guess. So, I wouldn't worry about it, Helm ;) if anything he's the favorite judge for most people
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I personally think Simon is the only good thing about American Idol. Otherwise the whole show is complete crap. ...such as just about pretty much every other reality TV show.
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I made my tourney avatar!
(http://pixelporn.talkingarm.com/khris/images/tourneytar.gif)
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5th round would be great - theres enough people here up for it - plus plenty who havent seen this thread yet.
and tbh if someone is late or forgets their entry then their competitor will go through by default.
on the american idol topic - it was originally called Pop-Idol over here in the UK where it spawned. Simon cowell is a judge and he also appears on X factor. he is hilarious and doesnt take shit. Crushes lots of dreams - but its all a laugh for the viewers at home!
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Oh well. I guess I'll take my frustrations out on the pixelator entries I have to judge on. YOU ALL FAIL IN ADVANCE. QUIT PIXEL ART AND GO BACK TO EMBROIDERY, JERKS. :'(
That made me crack up so much XD I love you, Helm.
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Ill update the list and answer questions shortly.
Im out for the evening, and will be able to answer these questions later.
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Harsh crits or not, Helm is the least of my worries. I'm still not sure who else is participating in the tourney, but I know who is. And the competition is starting to look fierce. Snake already has others quivering in thar' boots. I hope this tourney ends up well, so it could be repeated in the future. I've always wanted to do some type of pixel tourney, but I felt suggesting it would get turned down, due to people feeling it would hurt others feelings for losing, or whatever. Totally down with this though...
By the way, I wasn't trying to be offensive in any way with my previous comments. I initially looked up the word inanity at Wikipedia, and for some reason, it didn't recognize it. I apologize for not having a wider vocabulary, and I guess I should have looked harder. I hope everybody here can relax, and just have fun with this activity(if given the opportunity) and not turn it into some meaningless argument. Can't wait for this thingy-majigg to start! :)
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Not to stray this off-topic (seems to be going pretty well as it is, I also propose a fifth round if we have enough people) but I hope not a lot of people think I do critique like this Simon character apparently does. I don't remember ever trying to discourage someone from making pixel art, and I always speak clearly about what I see. It's not that I get worked up over this, it's more that I am disappointed anyone would say I am discouraging or insulting in my critique. I try to help as much as I can and now I'm some sort of stereotypical 'harsh judge' personality? Unfair, I say! A joke, then? Why joke about this?
Oh well. I guess I'll take my frustrations out on the pixelator entries I have to judge on. YOU ALL FAIL IN ADVANCE. QUIT PIXEL ART AND GO BACK TO EMBROIDERY, JERKS. :'(
you could always be the gorgeous latino lady that buffers everything with positive and optimistic remarks. : D
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yes, and she's the only one who gets to show up drunk for work! :y:
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I'm joining, assuming you add a fifth round.
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I wanna join too... If there's still room for me ._.
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Hmm, technically, to the be the female judge, wouldn't he have to have sex with one of us? ;)
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you could always be the gorgeous latino lady that buffers everything with positive and optimistic remarks. : D
that would be Alex Hanson-White. :P
and me? I'm Anne Robinson from "the weakest link"
and Sherman Gill, no extra points will be awarded for sex with the judges, YOU ARE THE WEAKEST LINK! goodbye :)
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Oh come on, Let's have the fifth round.
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I'll give this a go if there is a 5th round, but don't expect to do good here with all the great artists.
I'm JOINING
I won't have an internet connection from 1feb, but should be able to get on somewhere once or twice every two weeks to check here (though I'll probably fall in the first round). Personally I think helm's type crit posting is great, it is the quickest way to improve (apart from studying pixel art). I've learned everything that way, not that I know much, so much to learn.
[edit] simon rocks man, he destroys disillusions
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hanson, not hansen.
anyways, just wanna say good luck to those participating. I look forward to judging your entries.
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ah, sorry about that. I seem to be having a hard time with spelling today. *fixed*
and as Alex said, I'm also anxiously awaiting your entries. Good luck, and play nice.
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A few questions: Are there no theemes that we'll be making our pieces after? Just make whatever? Also, are there no guidelines as to what and how this is to be made?
Right now there are no known themes. Once the challenge begins, and everyone has signed up and been assigned to a duel I will announce the first challenge. Each challenge will vary from technique to creativeness. Im leaving it fairly open to interpretation so that everyone doesnt recreate the same image, rather uses their creativity to think of a something different that relates to the theme.
But yes, there will be themes. Once each new round begins, the new theme will be released.
just a question can you pixel anything and in any size you want? Doesnt matter, i still in just wondering
Each challenge will have different limitations / expectations. Some may be open to size variation, some may be restricted. Im not saying overly much about the challenges, as thats what I hope will add to this - no pre-planning. I will though, list what is expected and excluded for each challenge.
here's a question: is animation a possibility when it comes to the image requirements for each round?
as of right now, no I do not see any animation. Every image will be static.
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Hope that answers some questions.
Sorry for taking abit to respond. Seems quite abit has happened in this thread within the past day.
Im actually really surprised at how well this is seeming to turn out. As someone had mentioned earlier, I too was alittle worried that it wouldnt get much participation because of 'hurt feelings' and such.
So, because of the quick and large amount of enthusiasm this has recieved, I will up it to 5 rounds.
YES, THE TOURNY NOW HOSTS 32 PEOPLE --> 5 ROUNDS
I had initially only wanted it to be a small activity, because as Indigo mentioned, this was going to be the test run. I wanted to see what type of activities work and what dont. I also wanted to get a grasp of a good format and set of rules.
What I had hoped, was that if this small version is successful, then I would create a larger version.
Seems to be working out pretty good so far, and at this rate, I see myself setting up another one, if anyone here misses out.
Now, just waiting to fill those last few positions for round 5. I do not think I will include anymore after this, since this is my test run at the activity.
If those spots get quickly filled, Im hopeing to start the activity by about sunday/monday sometime.
If there are any more questions, feel free to ask.
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What's the rule calling for people who are late in submitting their entry? Disqualification due to no-show? I suggest so. Let's not have any delays, given how these thing will take.. 2 weeks per round, five rounds... more than two months.
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Since we've moved from 16 to 32 I redid the graph:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v56/SnakemanEXE/Chapionshipv5.png)
Added the new icons and added my own. That's as far as I'll go in terms of a portrait. Put in the added names to the list. Tried to keep it random, but I ended up following the list in the end. Took a while to figure out how to make the dark backdrop less distracting from the main lines. Took even longer uploading a version Photobucket would accept. If there are any name errors just point them out and they'll be fixed by the next update.
Still haven't got my new comp. I'm still going to participate, just hope it gets here today as building it takes time.
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Count me in. Going to regret it, but w/e. Sounds like this is going to be awesome.
EDIT:
(http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/3624/facecompym4.gif)
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JOINAGE! JOIN+1
ps. i'm joining.
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(http://imagehost.ensellitis.com/imagesv2/6711550696Chapionshipv5.png)
Well I added me. :D
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So, planning on being pxtion's fozzybar Flaber? ( a reference to conceptart.org forums...)
well, I think from now we should plan out a containment method for when someone drops out. Conceptart.org has done many many contests like this and people AAALWAYS drop out, not to mention that is precisely what happened in the Secret Santa.......
Helm...hillarous to see u play a soft side XD. yeah Simon is kind of the first guy who reaaaaaaally critiqued the contestants...that's why he can be associated to you, "a simon" sort of equals the quintesential reality show hard C&C-er, Simon himself is quite the asshat but the "simons" of other shows have been more fair and respectful to the contestants...so being "a simon" is ok...while Simon" isnt :p
man I would've sworn you meant simon belmont because of the long hair and rough face features.
this has been another edition of things only I could care about.
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(http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/9105/boardbl5.png)
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"IM JOINING"
Not to sure that I'd make it I'm up for the learning experience :)
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Because your answering questios soon flaber, when the competition starts, will we have to pixel to a certain topic? limitations? If not then will it be random choice
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Wow, this competition is looking fierce. I better start warming up. Here's my portrait for the graph/contest line up:
(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n118/TheBoBslow/puffs.gif)
Heh, just for practice, I put in a win and lose portrait, just in case. I'm hoping the lose portrait won't be used for both artistic and competitive reasons....
By the way, Scotteh, I think Flaber already mentioned a couple times in this thread that we have to pixel a topic, or subject that is given to us. Some may be restricted, others may not. No animations will probably be allowed, I'm guessing(at least for now...).I think a new topic is given for each round, considering the fact that you win, of course. Good luck to err' body!
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Haha! Those look great, B.O.B.! I'm going to have to do something like that too. :y:
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Who the Fuck is 'Freon'!! >:( !yus! - .takaM's name is also spelt wrong.
i'll make a portrait as soon as i get in.
a good flash-person could really make something special out of this.
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What's the rule calling for people who are late in submitting their entry? Disqualification due to no-show? I suggest so. Let's not have any delays, given how these thing will take.. 2 weeks per round, five rounds... more than two months.
Those who are late in submitting their entry, or those who do not submit an entry at all will be automatically disqualified. There is no waiting, no extensions, no symapthy. If the entry is not in within the time period, you are automatically disqualified and the other person wins.
Is 2 week time periods too long, or is that ok? Should I change it to 1week rounds?
So, planning on being pxtion's fozzybar Flaber? ( a reference to conceptart.org forums...)
Yes, that is where I got the idea from. I saw it had quite abit of participation and hype, so i figured Id try and adapt a version for pixelation. there hasnt really been anything like this, as far as I can remember, thats why I figured Id give it a trial run to see how it would go.
Helm...hillarous to see u play a soft side XD. yeah Simon is kind of the first guy who reaaaaaaally critiqued the contestants...that's why he can be associated to you, "a simon" sort of equals the quintesential reality show hard C&C-er, Simon himself is quite the asshat but the "simons" of other shows have been more fair and respectful to the contestants...so being "a simon" is ok...while Simon" isnt :p
Just so everyone knows, each entry will not recieve their own personal crits. What the judges will do once everything is submitted will go through each image, and look at the different aspects I mentioned earlier to 'mark' it out of 10. Then the 4 scores from the judges will be averaged, and whichever turns out to be highest for the duel will move on. Since this is more or less a fun competition, I will only announce winner and looser, to avoid the potential of hurt feelings or embarresment (incase someone may not do overly well).
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Thanks snake for the graph.
I was planning on creating one of my own, but seeing as how you have already created one, and its been accepted by everyone else, then if you dont mind me using it, that would be great. I might make a few changes here and there. Thanks though, thats looking great.
Dont necessarily worry about the order you have it in. I still have to randomize the first duels, so I can put it in proper order.
only 4 spots remain.
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I'm up against snake in the first round? :wah:
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is that a 'yes, I will enter this competition' then, Zolthorg? I DARE YOU
I'm too cool to pixel, like rox.
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I'm up against snake in the first round? :wah:
see:
Dont necessarily worry about the order you have it in. I still have to randomize the first duels, so I can put it in proper order.
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Oh. Phew.
EDIT: Made my portrait
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/Mirre/images/pixelatormirreava.gif)
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yeh. (http://www.pixelsnader.nl/images/snader.PNG)
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I added some AA on mine and added in the new portraits.
(http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/5429/pixeltournament32nu5.png)
Nice portraits btw, everyone. :y:
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a good flash-person could really make something special out of this.
I'm pretty flash handy. been a few months since i did anything big with actionscript, but it's easy to pick up. just brainstorm some ideas for what the flash should be themed as. (for example, KOS was like a fighting arcade game console?)
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Best battle I reckon would be (absolutely no offense to others) B.O.B-Snake :o
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oh no. what happened to my portrait? were we only allowed to use forum colours or something?
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I didnt think so, rydin and buloght haven't used the forum colours
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Small portrait:
(http://imagehost.ensellitis.com/imagesv2/7811856636Me.PNG)
I probably won't do a largish one, my knowledge of anatomy/muscle structure is too limited.
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wont be able to join unfortunately =/ but i couldn't help but make a mini portrait :P
(http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/3866/pixelatorcopykk9.gif)
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oh no. what happened to my portrait? were we only allowed to use forum colours or something?
O-O-OPTOMIZED!
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oh no. what happened to my portrait? were we only allowed to use forum colours or something?
Oops. That's odd. I don't know how the colors got messed up like that, but I corrected it now.
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(http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/5513/pixeltournament32sa2nc3.png)
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(http://pixelporn.talkingarm.com/khris/images/tourneytar.gif)
Updated mine a bit.
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Comparing Simon and Helm makes sense.
Although I do not know Helm much,he has an eye for quality.
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(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b177/stwelin/comportrait.gif)
felt like taking another stab at it with the pixelopolis palette.
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(http://imagehost.ensellitis.com/imagesv2/6609635549souly.gif)
Little bit of an update.
My friend told me it looked more like an alien then a man wearing a gas mask.
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I'd be glad to participate, if it's possible, count me in.
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allso, weird idea. isnt this like. a challenge/activity? =P
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One of the admins have to move it into the challenge/activites forum, unless they dont think it belongs there or they are being lazy bums :P
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It'll be moved when it's certain that it is working out, though I'm pretty sure it will. So no worries, it'll all be in order.
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Sign me up! * Phew*, just in time
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2 spots left! :o Hurry up. Grab them before it's too late.
I can't wait for this to start ;D
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Yes, join now, or I will have to mention the evil words of imminent doom! :mean:
(It has something to do with having sex, Helm, and a mammal...)
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(http://imagehost.ensellitis.com/imagesv2/8751179020soulynobk.gif)
There, last change.
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I'm joining if there's room.
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opacus, dont remind me :mean:
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Okay this is the ABSOLUTE last edit on my part.
(http://imagehost.ensellitis.com/imagesv2/3153190821detailed.gif)
Thanks to snader for the help. :-*
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Wow Souly, that last one just did it for me. I wasn't overly pleased with your other ones, there was something odd or lacking about them. This last one has some great volume and AAing. Is he wearing a hoodie too?
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Can I join?
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i think you grabbed the last spot there lawrence lol :P
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There we go.
All the spots are filled now.
Now I just have to randomize the order for the first duels, and then its all done.
The challenge has already been determined and will be posted tomorrow.
I will try to post each challenge on my Sunday night (GMT-7). That should mean that it is Monday sometime for some of you.
Im looking forward to seeing how this turns out, and the entries that are submitted.
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I'm nervous now
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I'm nervous now
Where as I can sit back and enjoy.
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I wanna see some top notch stuff guys. Not that i expect any less. :y:
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Wow Souly, that last one just did it for me. I wasn't overly pleased with your other ones, there was something odd or lacking about them. This last one has some great volume and AAing. Is he wearing a hoodie too?
Indeed he is wearing a hoodie. :B
Now I just have to randomize the order for the first duels, and then its all done.
The challenge has already been determined and will be posted tomorrow.
Ah it is being randomized.
I thought I was infact versing pkmays/
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.TAKM? :(
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Let's do double elimination!
Snake, draw up a loser's bracket.
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If someone can't participate i want to take their spot. :(
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/mccow28/mccow.png)
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Let's do double elimination!
Snake, draw up a loser's bracket.
as i said, this whole set is my trial version. to see what works and what doesnt.
i dont want to take on too much just yet, when its still in the midst of being worked out for the first time.
that could be something though we can look into later.
right now, there will be just the 5 rounds.
seeing as how this bracketed chart is working out nicely and alot of people have made their own battle icons, Ill leave it as it is. If you do not have a battle icon, I will just use the first 1 or 2 letters of your name for your icon, unless you send me something to replace it.
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Yeah well, if there were a loser's bracket, it could run concurrent to the regular bracket. Same theme or whatever, same deadline, but compeeting amongst the losers. Also allows a comeback if two good artists go at it first or second round. Winner of the loser's bracket has to beat winner of regular bracket twice. Winner of regular bracket only needs one win. That's usually the way we run things at fighting game tournaments in Dallas, and it's generally regarded as the fairest way to do things. But yeah, twas just a suggestion.
Oh and, make it one week per round. Need a little pressure to keep things interesting/moving along.
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made my tabs:
(http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/535/tab19hz.gif) (http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/1917/tab29fp.gif)
nothing special
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Wow, looks cool.
I'm getting a front row seat ticket, with lots and lots of salty popcorn :lol:
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Actually, I'd keep my vote for 2 weeks. I think we could keep alot of disqualifications out that way, and have people come up with higher grades of artistic pieces.
That's usually the way we run things at fighting game tournaments in Dallas, and it's generally regarded as the fairest way to do things. But yeah, twas just a suggestion...
Dallas, huh? I might actually live pretty close to you, believe it or not. Be afraid,The B.O.B. is watching you!(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n118/TheBoBslow/transaniml.gif)
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In a similar thing I participated in some time ago you had one week to finish your piece and send it to the organizer, and he made a thread for every pair with a poll for everyone to vote, which was open for one week. I think this week was really important to rest your mind a little, and to get a clear head again. And I guess in our case here the judges won't mind some time to write their commentary as well.
Anyway, one thing that's definitely missing in the chart is the third place (though I suppose we will have some sort of an extra podium image for the winners). Usually the two who drop out in the semi-final fight for third place during the final round. In this thing I took part in they even gave the finalists an extra week, so the third rank battle did not coincide with the final round.
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Pfew, I'm glad I'm late. If I had entered, I would have been wiped out at first round ^^
Good luck everyone =)
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and with me... ;D
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/jaqbas/pixel.gif)
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Can't wait for the outcome :lol: Good luck guys! :y:
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Please, drop the 666 on my name. It's meaningless by now :-[
(http://imagehost.ensellitis.com/imagesv2/9727305467pixelator.png)
I can't wait for this to begin! ;D
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Made a new one with the mew portraits, and the changes to portraits everyone has done plus all the participants names.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/Mirre/images/pixelatormirreedit.png)
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Mein Icon: (http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b139/InaneAndMatu/TourneyIcon.png)
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Pkmays, what do you play? And what arcades do you frequent?
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You rock, Mirre. :)
And that is an awesome icon, Kubol. Really has that fighter-look. :y:
So, I thought B.O.B.'s win/lose icons looked really cool, so I made my own...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/Ryou-chan4ever/Portraitswinlose.png)
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@Ryona: Haha, those are awesome!
Here's the final updated Portrait for me:
(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n118/TheBoBslow/forumtransparency.png)
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Ok here's my portrait. I'm not sure I'm fully satisfied with it. If anyone has any comments or edits feel free.
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/billiebonka/DelgPortrait-Pixelator.png)
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My portrait:
(http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/5748/akzidenzavatar23ml.png)
And the current chart:
(http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/8886/pixelatorakzedit5ac.png)
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The new computer has arrived and I fanally got it up and running. No internet yet, but that'll be taken care of tomorrow. Ready for battle. :y:
Great to see people taking the time to do their portraits. Getting a nice collection here. Again, there was bound to be some misspellings on the names, so just change them yourself when you update.
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(http://imagehost.ensellitis.com/imagesv2/3667963802double.gif)
Everyone was doing it, I just wanted to be popular.
I'm wondering, who else other then me used the Pixelation pallete?
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Where can we get the full palette from pixelation? mine has about three colours not from pixelation
Haha, can we start the trash talk already or do we need to know our opponents first :hehe:
EDIT: Thanks souly!
(http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/4929/buloghtavatar9hz.png)
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(http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/9679/pixelationpalettehr0.gif)
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(http://forum.mgbr.net/uploads/post-5016-1169424125.gif)
Well, I tried ;)
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(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b177/stwelin/competition_portrain.gif)
This one i guess i will use. i find it hard to make something good looking in such a small area. :(
here's the palette for those who need it...
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b177/stwelin/pixelation_palette.png)
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(http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/3728/blumunkee0xq.gif)
I hate to break it to you Souly, but there's no black in the Pixelation palette...CHEATER!!! :p
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Here's the correct palette:
(http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/3233/pixpal3yj.gif)
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I hate to break it to you Souly, but there's no black in the Pixelation palette...CHEATER!!! :p
look at the color of this text.
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Zing.
Maybe I should make my icon.
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Touché Féron, touché.
Also, why are some the the Is lowercase? It's seriously pissing me off.
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Xionight/PixelatorPortrait.png)
Meh.
Is it too dark?
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Touché Féron, touché.
Also, why are some the the Is lowercase? It's seriously pissing me off.
Is?
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(http://img345.imageshack.us/img345/5269/meskulled7zi.png)
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Is?
Is
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o_o
That's a big "I".
Anyway, time for an update.
(http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/456/pixeltournament325du.png)
Btw, I have no idea what the hell you made there, Solididea. lol
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(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b177/stwelin/i2.gif)s?
Oh, you mean the lowercase Is in the names on the competition board. (i guess?)
damnit Ryona, you ruined my combo. :(
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Is?
Is
Hah! Pkmays, the misunderstood. I think the people with the lower case I's wanted it to be intentional, to go along with their name. I don't consider it a problem. But hey, I'm not the mod, or captain of this tourney/activity, so it might be changed.
Also, I coulda' sworn that today(Sunday, 01/21/07) we would get the first look at who's against who? I know it's a possible Monday thing, too, I just wanted some verification if possible....cooommmee ooonnnn, I'm anxioussss.....
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We need more portraits. People are taking too long to get them made. >_<
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Go go generic mirrored red robot!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v370/blick/icon.gif)
BOB: It starts tonight.
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I think anyone who doesn't get his piece made in time should get a crudely drawn goat for his portrait as punishment.
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:lol:
Now that I'd like to see! haha!
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Also, I coulda' sworn that today(Sunday, 01/21/07) we would get the first look at who's against who? I know it's a possible Monday thing, too, I just wanted some verification if possible....cooommmee ooonnnn, I'm anxioussss.....
see:
SIGNUP COMPLETE
CHALLENGE WILL START MONDAY
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Xionight/PixelatorPortrait2.png)
Yeah it was dark. Way too.
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I'd just like to say, it's Sunday night and it's started.
Therefore, I was right. You were wrong, Stwelin.
Yeah. I'm petty and crave attention.
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well depends on the world at your Blick.
you and me are near in timezones, so yes, it is sunday night.
but for others, it is already monday.
so depends where you are in the world
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He's got you there, Blick.
On an unrelated topic...
Where's the goat portraits for those who don't have their own portraits!? :o
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Well, BOB is in Texas. And at the time the competition started, he was still on Sunday.
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(Does cheesy 80's high five with Blick, while freeze framed in mid-air)
Nice counter-point. You can take that to the bank, Stwelin! (joking, of course)
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(http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/2830/goat5sr.gif)
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More colors, dammit! MORE!
>:D
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Yay! Little default goat! ^_^
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I'm up against snake in the first round? :wah:
It really seems you ARE against Snake in the first roumd now....poor you :'(
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She's compeeting against Ryona. You, on the other hand...
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She's compeeting against Ryona. You, on the other hand...
Yeah, saw that a little later :crazy: me...? Let me take a look....Oh hell no! :'(
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I'll try and get my icon done soon.
Please can someone change my name - it's not "FREON", it's "FERON" :-*
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Why do you want to change your name, FREON? It's awesome! :P
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Btw, I have no idea what the hell you made there, Solididea. lol
It's a little idea (hence the shining lamp) receiving the eyes of a man, thus becoming a solid idea :crazy:
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Hey Freon, I like you avatar. ::)
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This suddenly got a hell of a lot more nerve wracking as soon as I sent mine in. :'(
Should I have made a background despite the probability that it would ruin my pretty AA?
Should I have scooched the monster 2 pixels to the right so it isn't pressed up against the wall?
Should I have left so much whitespace?
Goddamncrapwhore.
Good luck everyone, I love you all, now I'm gonna die because of my regret for sending my entry in so early.
Edit: Dammit! Wrong thread !yus!
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(http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/7461/robert8sm.png)
My avvie :-*
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(http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/7461/robert8sm.png)
My avvie :-*
Me likes how you made it a mini fad, :-*
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I think anyone who doesn't get his piece made in time should get a crudely drawn goat for his portrait as punishment.
With of course, Helm fucking it :crazy:
(Sorry, I just couldn't resist :D)
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Now who would want to see that?
. . .
::)
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Now who would want to see that?
. . .
::)
(http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/8194/helmgoat8ac.gif)
Don't ban me plz :D
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PWNED. Helm can take a joke :p.
Hopes.
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PWNED. Helm can take a joke :p.
Hopes.
I certainly do hope he can :-[
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*lols hard*
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I love how happy I look in that animation. Surprizingly lifelike.
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LOL
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I love how happy I look in that animation. Surprizingly lifelike.
I know, facial expressions is my speciality.
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I love how happy I look in that animation. Surprizingly lifelike.
I know, facial expressions is my speciality.
It's as if, he's noticed he's being watched, and that turns him on even more..