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September original character design contest!

PostPosted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:12 am
by Jingo Jaden
( Mod approved, expect it to be moved to a sutiable section shortly ^^)

Alright, this is a contest where illustration skills, creativity and connecting a character with a suitable background are quite sentral.

It basicly means that the contest is going to senter around a character design of your own, a senario will be constructed to point you to what kinda area we are looking for. Also a visual character (drawing or computerised material) a background (same) and a typed history/bio/personality.

So, lets begin shall we :)

Area: Castle under fire, nightime

( Background plays a part too )

So there is a castle under attack from enemies. You can for example have your character inside the castle or outside in the battlefield. The character don't have to be clashing against the enemies, you can if you want too ^^

It don't have to be a humans only senario ^^ Be creative and lets see where this leads.

Here are the awards who will be dealt if this turns out to be a success.

Most creative design.
Most creative background.
Best thechnical design.
Most exciting bio/personality/history for the main character.

And, there will be a stand alone winner at the end.

( I hope this won't die out, if it is a success then it may become a monthly contest ^^)

Best of luck to all submitters :thumb:

PostPosted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 4:32 am
by Nami
So, a castle under siege? Ok. SOunds interesting.. but I mostly don't join things like this.. but I will give it a shot XD ok? May take a little while.. but I will work hard to get it done!

PostPosted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 5:12 am
by Warrior 4 Jesus
I think I'll give it a go. When's the deadline?

PostPosted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 5:21 am
by Jingo Jaden
28 September ^^

PostPosted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 10:13 am
by QtheQreater
Aww...I hope I can try for it, it sounds so cool...must find time...

PostPosted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 10:35 am
by White Raven
Humm looks like this will be fun.

I’m in.

PostPosted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 11:14 am
by mssthang_1
i will totally do this....if i can come up with something, this will be fun

PostPosted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 11:47 am
by Jingo Jaden
Woah, many people here at a short notice ^^

Well, pm me if you are wondering about anything conserning this ^_^

PostPosted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 12:15 pm
by ChristianKitsune
I will TRY to enter...*glares at college and work schedule*

PostPosted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 1:13 pm
by Radical Dreamer
Hmmm...if I can find the time, this sounds like fun! I'll try to join it and get something in before the 28th. XD School's got me kind of busy, but I'll see what I can do. :thumb:

PostPosted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 1:20 pm
by Jingo Jaden
I just hope this kinda kicks-off in a nice fashion, so that it may be used in the comming months.

PostPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 4:54 am
by Nami
Wow.. now I have the FREAKIN awesome artists to compete against.. I am sooo gunna lose..

PostPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 6:47 am
by Jingo Jaden
Hehe Nami, you can win if your creativity is really outbursting the others, the thecnical section is hard, but the creativity section plays a huge role here ^^

PostPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 9:41 am
by Shao Feng-Li
Backgrounds... oh boy...I think the only backgroud I've done was a simple sky and grass thing XD

PostPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 11:50 am
by soul alive
Rather dumb question, but does the character have to be new, or can we use an original character we already have?

Normally, with my insane schedule this semester I might hesitate at doing this, but I have a week long field trip that involves 12+ hour rides there and back, so I should have ample time to play with this.

And awesome idea for a contest, loads of fun. Can't wait to see what people come up with!

PostPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 2:45 pm
by White Raven
Nami wrote:Wow.. now I have the FREAKIN awesome artists to compete against.. I am sooo gunna lose..



Hun it's not about wining or losing it's about haven't fun with other artists.
And I look forward to seeing your submission. :hug:

PostPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 3:32 pm
by Jingo Jaden
soul alive wrote:Rather dumb question, but does the character have to be new, or can we use an original character we already have?

Normally, with my insane schedule this semester I might hesitate at doing this, but I have a week long field trip that involves 12+ hour rides there and back, so I should have ample time to play with this.

And awesome idea for a contest, loads of fun. Can't wait to see what people come up with!


I would prefer a new character, so that there will be a new character on each month if this is properly composed ^^

PostPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 3:55 pm
by Chibi_wolf454
I'm in ^^ give me a few days ^^

PostPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 4:05 pm
by soul alive
Jaden Mental wrote:I would prefer a new character, so that there will be a new character on each month if this is properly composed ^^

Sweet. Sounds like a plan. Thought I'd better ask, and it's a good thing I did. *runs off to make plans*

PostPosted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 7:21 pm
by Warrior 4 Jesus
Before I start, let me get this straight:

Each contestant comes up with their own original character.
A scenario is chosen by the Design Contest host.
It can be drawn freehand or using computer software.
There needs to be a background and some information about the history and personality of the character (a bio).


Is that right Jaden? I had a bit of trouble comprehending what you wrote (is English your first language?)

Thanks for organising this, I'll get right on it.

PostPosted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 12:28 pm
by Jingo Jaden
Oh, well I am Norwegian, sorry for the possible typos ^^

Yes, quite right ^^

PostPosted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 1:54 pm
by Nami
White Raven wrote:Hun it's not about wining or losing it's about haven't fun with other artists.
And I look forward to seeing your submission. :hug:



Aww! Thank you guys! I feel better now! So are we allowed to do whatever we want for the picture? Or.. the thing you said right.. I am a little confused.

PostPosted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 2:04 pm
by Jingo Jaden
Try to keep it in the topic, castle under fire ^^

One main character + a background + bio/history/personality ^^

PostPosted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 3:01 pm
by Althaia
neat i an drw goodie good good this will be fun!! :D

PostPosted: Tue Sep 05, 2006 10:23 am
by Nami
Jaden Mental wrote:Try to keep it in the topic, castle under fire ^^

One main character + a background + bio/history/personality ^^



Ok one more question.. does the character have to be close to the castle? because mine ain't..

PostPosted: Tue Sep 05, 2006 10:26 am
by Jingo Jaden
Nami wrote:Ok one more question.. does the character have to be close to the castle? because mine ain't..


I would like to have some of the castle in veiw if not close. As told before inside or outside is okay ^^

Still. if there are any problmes there then you can just send me a pm and I am sure something can be worked out ^^

PostPosted: Tue Sep 05, 2006 10:32 am
by Nami
Ok, the castle is in perfect view.. trust me XD I am almost done with it.. ^^;; I have been a bit lazy!

PostPosted: Tue Sep 05, 2006 10:34 am
by Jingo Jaden
Haha don't worry Nami, I am looking foreward to see it ^^

PostPosted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 11:04 am
by fairyprincess90
yay!
i think i will try...
i'll try...
i might not be able to do it... but i am willing to try. ^_^

PostPosted: Sat Sep 09, 2006 2:48 pm
by Jingo Jaden
Hmmmm, I hope someone post a pic soon >_>