September original character design contest!

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September original character design contest!

Postby Jingo Jaden » Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:12 am

( 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:
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Postby Nami » Thu Aug 31, 2006 4:32 am

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!
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Postby Warrior 4 Jesus » Thu Aug 31, 2006 5:12 am

I think I'll give it a go. When's the deadline?
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Postby Jingo Jaden » Thu Aug 31, 2006 5:21 am

28 September ^^
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Postby QtheQreater » Thu Aug 31, 2006 10:13 am

Aww...I hope I can try for it, it sounds so cool...must find time...
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Postby White Raven » Thu Aug 31, 2006 10:35 am

Humm looks like this will be fun.

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Postby mssthang_1 » Thu Aug 31, 2006 11:14 am

i will totally do this....if i can come up with something, this will be fun
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Postby Jingo Jaden » Thu Aug 31, 2006 11:47 am

Woah, many people here at a short notice ^^

Well, pm me if you are wondering about anything conserning this ^_^
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Postby ChristianKitsune » Thu Aug 31, 2006 12:15 pm

I will TRY to enter...*glares at college and work schedule*
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Postby Radical Dreamer » Thu Aug 31, 2006 1:13 pm

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:
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Postby Jingo Jaden » Thu Aug 31, 2006 1:20 pm

I just hope this kinda kicks-off in a nice fashion, so that it may be used in the comming months.
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Postby Nami » Fri Sep 01, 2006 4:54 am

Wow.. now I have the FREAKIN awesome artists to compete against.. I am sooo gunna lose..
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Postby Jingo Jaden » Fri Sep 01, 2006 6:47 am

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 ^^
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Postby Shao Feng-Li » Fri Sep 01, 2006 9:41 am

Backgrounds... oh boy...I think the only backgroud I've done was a simple sky and grass thing XD
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Postby soul alive » Fri Sep 01, 2006 11:50 am

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!
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Postby White Raven » Fri Sep 01, 2006 2:45 pm

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:
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Postby Jingo Jaden » Fri Sep 01, 2006 3:32 pm

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 ^^
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Postby soul alive » Fri Sep 01, 2006 4:05 pm

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*
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Postby Warrior 4 Jesus » Sun Sep 03, 2006 7:21 pm

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.
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Postby Jingo Jaden » Mon Sep 04, 2006 12:28 pm

Oh, well I am Norwegian, sorry for the possible typos ^^

Yes, quite right ^^
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Postby Nami » Mon Sep 04, 2006 1:54 pm

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.
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Postby Jingo Jaden » Mon Sep 04, 2006 2:04 pm

Try to keep it in the topic, castle under fire ^^

One main character + a background + bio/history/personality ^^
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Postby Althaia » Mon Sep 04, 2006 3:01 pm

neat i an drw goodie good good this will be fun!! :D
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Postby Nami » Tue Sep 05, 2006 10:23 am

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..
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Postby Jingo Jaden » Tue Sep 05, 2006 10:26 am

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 ^^
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Postby Nami » Tue Sep 05, 2006 10:32 am

Ok, the castle is in perfect view.. trust me XD I am almost done with it.. ^^;; I have been a bit lazy!
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Postby Jingo Jaden » Tue Sep 05, 2006 10:34 am

Haha don't worry Nami, I am looking foreward to see it ^^
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Postby fairyprincess90 » Wed Sep 06, 2006 11:04 am

yay!
i think i will try...
i'll try...
i might not be able to do it... but i am willing to try. ^_^
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Postby Jingo Jaden » Sat Sep 09, 2006 2:48 pm

Hmmmm, I hope someone post a pic soon >_>
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